CET Admission – 2020

[F.A.Q]
Section I GENERAL QUERIES

S.NO.  QUERIES ANSWERS

1. What is CET 2020? CET 2020 is the Entrance Test process for admission to various
programs offered by GGSIPU for the academic session 2020-21.
Please see Admission Brochure for details.
2. What are the programs The programs offered under IPU CET are B. Tech/M. Tech/M. B.
offered under CET 2020? B. S/BDS/BCA/BSc./LLB/ BAMS/BHMS/BPT/BPO/ MLT/BASLP/
BBA/BJMC/B.Com (Hons.) etc. For more details, see Admission
Brochure.
3. When will the Online The Online Application form for CET-2020 will be available from
Application form for CET 03/03/2020 to 31/03/2020 on the www.ipu.ac.in website.
2020 be available on
website?
4. What are the basic eligibility Please see Admission Brochure for all eligibility criteria.
criteria for UG/PG/Ph.D/
M.Phill programmes at GGS
Indraprastha University?
5. When will CET 2020 The CET Exam will be held between 25th April to 5th May, 2020.
Examination be conducted?

6. Whether the examination CET 2020 will be online Computer Based Test (CBT).
will be offline or online?

7. In case, a candidate scores Please see Admission Brochure.

49.5% in the qualifying exam
where the required
aggregate score is 50%. Will
the candidate be eligible to
apply in CET 2020?
8. How many questions do I The test will of 100 MCQ objective-type questions in CET 2020.
have to answer in CET The duration of CBT will be of 2.30 hours (150 minutes).
2020? What will be the
duration of test?
9. How much is CET 2020 CET application fee needs to be paid by Net Banking/Credit or
Application Fee and what is Debit Cards. Application fee for each programme chosen in the
the procedure for fee Form is INR 1200/- individually. The applicant would be guided
through the integrated Payment Gateway on the official website
payment?
for completing the transaction.
10. Can an applicant choose The applicants can give their preference of examination city
city & examination centre? among Delhi – NCR (including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad,
Gurugram, Faridabad), Jaipur, Lucknow and Chandigarh.
However, GGSIPU reserves the right to assign examination city &
centre at its discretion due to administrative reasons.

11. Can a centre be allotted by No

the GGSIPU manually?
12. Will the entrance exam be Although the name of the process is Common Entrance Test,
common for all programs? different programs will have different exams in CET, related to the
program / discipline. For more information, see Admission
Brochure.
 
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13. How long will the result/ The CET 2020 result / award will be valid for admission to
award of CET 2020 be valid? programs in the academic session 2020-21 only.

14. Is there any Negative In CET 2020 every correct answer is awarded +4 marks while
Marking in the CET 2020? every wrong answer will attract a penalty of -1 mark. However, for
Ph.D and M.Phill programs, there is no penalty or negative
marking for wrong answers.

15. How can I select the Date There is no facility for the candidates to choose the examination
and Slot of Examination of dates and shifts as the examination dates/shifts will be allotted by
CET 2020? the GGSIPU as per availability.

16. In case the Photograph does 1. The Application form will not be rejected in this case because it
not carry Name & Date of the is not mandatory to mention Name & Date in Photograph.
Photograph, would the form Photograph should not be with cap or goggles. Spectacles are
be rejected? allowed if being used regularly. Polaroid and Computer
generated photos are not acceptable.
2. Applications not complying with these instructions or with
unclear photographs are liable to be rejected. Candidates may
please note that if it is found that photograph uploaded is
fabricated i.e. re-shaped or seems to be manipulated by hand
or computer, the application of the candidate will be rejected
and the same would be considered as using unfair means and
the candidate would be dealt with accordingly.
3. Candidates are advised to take 3 passport size colour
photographs with clear white background.
4. The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph
for uploading. File size must be between 10 kb to 100 kb.

17. In case, the Candidate has Both Blue and Black ink can be used for signature however Black
uploaded Blue Signature ink is preferable. Your Application Form will not be rejected
instead of a Black Signature merely for this mistake.
in the application form of
CET 2020. Is it okay?

18. When will be Admit Card For all CET programs, the Admit Cards will be issued 07 days
(CET) / Registration Card before the exam and for all non-CET programs, a separate
(Non-CET) be issued? notification will be issued.

19. Is there any helpline for CET Yes. Details are available on website- www.ipu.ac.in
2020 examination for the The Helpline No.- 022-68202727
aspirants? E-mail: ipucet2020@gmail.com   

20. Will GGSIPU provide any GGSIPU has set-up Technical Helpdesk to provide support to the
Technical assistance to appearing candidates of CET 2020. Candidates may call on
candidates who are going to helpline number 022-68202727 for any technical support on all
working days (Monday to Friday) from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
appear in CET 2020
 
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21. Is there any provision for re- The result will be declared on the basis of Final Answer Keys.
checking or re-evaluation of There shall be no re-evaluation/ re-checking of result. No
Final Answer Key and Score correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
Card after the declaration of
result?

22. Is the Final Cut-Off for the The Final Cut-Off is prepared on merit based on CBT
subject of CET prepared on marks/scored by the candidates.
Percentage GGSIPU or
Percentile?

23. Is there any provision in GGSIPU has provided the facility to view the Question Paper and
GGSIPU to check the Recorded Responses. This facility will be available on GGSIPU
Response Sheet or website after the examinations for objection management only for
03 days. In this regard, communication will be sent through SMS
Recorded Responses of the
and registered mail. During objection management, student can
candidate after CET Exam? raise their objection about the question/ its answer options, if any
by paying the requisite fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees Two Hundred).

24. What factors decide the cut- Number of Applicants for a particular program, seats available in
off score? the selected program, Marking Scheme, Previous years’ cut-off
trend, and Difficulty Level of the Examination.

25. Will GGSIPU provide Mock The standard Mock Test of CET is available on GGSIPU website
Test for all the programs of to familiarize about the online Computer Based Testing. Said
CET 2020 Examination? mock test will go live after issue of the admit cards.

26. Explain the codes for PwD To be referred as per the Admission Brochure.
used in Cut-off List of CET
Examination?

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Section II ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

S.NO.  QUERIES ANSWERS

1. What is the number of attempt The GGSIPU conducts CET once for an academic year.
for appearing in CET 2020?

2. Whether the examination will The examination will be conducted through online Computer
be offline or online? Based Test only.

3. What is the syllabus for CET Detailed syllabus is mentioned in the Admission Brochure
2020? and also available on GGSIPU website.

4. Can GGSIPU fix the The candidates will have option to choose four cities for
examination centre in any city examination of CET 2020. The efforts will be made to allot
other than the options city of examination to the candidates as per their choice
exercised by the candidates? opted in the application form. However, this is not a
guarantee.
 
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5. How to fill up ‘online’ Yes, the relevant information is available in the Information
application form for CET Bulletin/ Instructions Manual.
2020? Are there any guidelines
for the students before filling
the application form?
6. What action is to be taken if the The medium of examination available is only English
candidate has opted English as language except B.Ed. programme. B.Ed. exam will be in
a medium for examination and bilingual i.e. English and Hindi, wherein candidates can
wants to appear in Hindi choose language option as per their convenient.
medium?

7. Is Thumb Impression No need to upload thumb impression in online application of

mandatory while filling CET CET 2020. However, during the CBT, it is mandatory.
2020 application?

8. What should I do, if Use updated version of Mozilla Firefox/Internet Explorer and
‘continuous timeout’ or ‘file not good internet connection while filling application form. In
found error’ occurs while filling case of continuous time out one can clear cookies and
online application form of CET history of the browser and fill in during off-peak hours.
2020?

9. What are the enclosures that Candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s)
should be attached with the including Confirmation Page to GGSIPU through Post/ Fax/
confirmation page to be sent to By Hand.
GGSIPU?

10. I have no access to a computer A link will be available on the GGSIPU website for online
and no experience with Mock Test. The mock test facility is only for practice purpose
Computer Based Examination. and in order to familiarize with the online Computer Based
Testing procedure. It is clarified that demo/ mock online
How can I prepare for the
tests are purely for practice purpose and not concerned with
exam? pattern of CBT examination. Candidate can practice for the
same in Internet CAFÉ shops, in case he/ she has no
computer.
11. What do the candidates need to The candidate is required to bring the following at the
bring to the exam center? examination centre (Also read the Information Bulletin
carefully):-
1. Admit Card preferable in color print and also bring
transparent body Pen.
2. Three passport size photograph to be affixed on
attendance sheet and other if required.
3. Original Photo ID proof issued by Govt. authority.
Candidates are advised not to bring any other item in the
examination centres. There will be no arrangement for safe
keeping of any material at the centre. Neither GGSIPU nor
centre will be responsible for any loss, delay etc.
12. Will any candidate be able to No, candidate will not be allowed to leave the examination
leave early if he finishes the hall/room before the test concludes.
test before the allocated test
time?
 
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13. If one does not get Admit Card. Admit cards will not be sent to candidates by post, it will be
uploaded on the website. Candidates need to download the
Admit Card from the website only. In case of any difficulty,
mail us on helpdesk email ipucet2020@gmail.com Without
carrying valid admit card, no entry will be allowed to the
examination premises.

14. How will one know the result of The result of CET 2020 will be uploaded on the website
the CET 2020? www.ipu.ac.in as per schedule.

15. Can a candidate change the No, Examination Centre cannot be changed in any case.
examination centre after
allotment of roll number?

16. If mistakenly during filling up of
the form, wrong particulars are
filled in the online form, how
will it be corrected.
A 03 days opportunity will be given to the candidates after
the last date of submission of applications for such
corrections. No correction will be allowed thereafter. All the
information (especially in category) which is filled on the date
of submission of form will be considered valid and no change
is allowed later. More information in this regard is available
in the Information Bulletin/ Instructions Manual/ Admission
Brochure.

17. Can anyone cancel the Online Application forms once submitted successfully cannot
application submitted for CET be cancelled/ withdrawn. Application fee once paid will not
2020? be refunded in any circumstances.

18. Is there any procedure to No

correct the particulars of
Application Form after the
declaration of CET result?

19. Will the candidates have to No certificates are required to be uploaded during online
upload their category application. During filling up the online applications, only
certificate, educational scanned photograph and signature need to be uploaded.
For more information, please see Information Bulletin/
certificate or any necessary
Instruction Manual.
document while filling Online
Application Form of CET 2020?

Section III ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

S.NO.  QUERIES ANSWERS

1. What is the minimum eligibility Refer to Admission Brochure for eligibility criteria for the
criteria/ qualification for various programs.
appearing in CET 2020?
2. What is the minimum Refer to Admission Brochure for eligibility criteria for the
qualification for appearing in various programs.
CET 2020 for candidates of
unreserved category?
 
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3. What is the minimum Refer to Admission Brochure for eligibility criteria for the
qualification for appearing in various programs.
CET 2020 for candidates of
reserved category/ physically
handicapped category/ PWD
candidates?
4. What is the age limit/ relaxation Refer to Admission Brochure for age relaxation criteria.
criteria for the candidates
appearing in CET 2020?

5. What is the reservation criteria It is as per State Reservation Policy/ GGSIPU Norms.
for seats falling under the
jurisdiction of States?

6. Can I apply for multiple Candidate can apply for admission to more than one
programs while filling the program as per eligibility criteria. However, he/ she has to
online application form of CET submit application fee for each programme separately.
2020?

7. The result of final year
examination is awaited ,
OR
The Candidate who is in First
year of relevant Degree, am I
eligible to fill the online
application form of CET 2020?
Those who are pursuing their relevant qualifying degree or
equivalent program and who have appeared/ awaited of
Final Year examination, said candidates can apply online
application for CET 2020. However, such candidates will be
admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for
award of concerned programme for obtaining eligibility %age
of mars as per eligibility criteria.

First year of relevant degree candidates not eligible for fill up

of programme.

8. Is there any relaxation in Refer to Admission Brochure

Eligibility Criteria
(Percege/Age) for EWS
candidates?

9. Is there any relaxation for the Refer to Admission Brochure

candidates who have served
Armed Forces in CET 2020?

 
 
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Section IV FEE/PAYMENT QUERIES

S.NO.  QUERIES ANSWERS

1. Whether the application fee The application fee is exclusive of the service charges.
exclude the Common Service
charge?

2. How can one remit fee for CET During fill up the online application, the examination fee for
2020? CET 2020 can be remitted through Bill Desk in the following
manner:

By any Debit Card / Credit Card / Net banking only.

3. If any candidate faces any
problem in remittance of fee
due to failed transaction, what
can he/she do?
If the payment status of online transaction (by credit/debit
card) is not communicated by payment gateway in real time
then fee payment is not completed and the candidate will not
be able to download the Acknowledgement page. In this
case, the candidate is required to pay fee again through
online mode and download the acknowledgement page.
Regarding the amount of the failed transaction of credit/
debit card, the candidate is advised to contact immediately
their concerned bank.

4. If a candidate for any reason No. Once the online application form is submitted
has not appeared in the successfully by the candidate, it cannot be withdrawn.
examination, is there any Claims for refund of application fee will not be entertained
provision for fee refund? under any circumstances.

Section V CLARIFICATION REGARDING AADHAAR

S.NO.  QUERIES ANSWERS

1.  Is Aadhaar mandatory for CET The Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification
2020? and is not mandatory. Candidates may also enter with any
other valid Photo ID proof such as Passport, License, Bank
Passbook, PAN card or any other valid Government identity
card.