IPU University has released the exam notification for different courses. According to notification, IPU University takes admission for MCA courses through national level exams NIMCET & IPU CET MCA 2024. Successful GGSIPU MCA 2024 Entrance Examination candidates will be eligible to apply for Master in Computer Application (MCA/ MCA SE) courses offered by different IP University MCA colleges in Delhi/NCR.
Throughout this article, we are providing detailed information about the GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 entrance exam, like how to fill out the online application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, important date, counselling, books, sample paper, previous year paper, cutoff etc.
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Quick Facts
Before we discuss the complete information about the exam, Let’s look at the quick facts about the IPU CET MCA 2024 exam.
| Name of Examination | IPU CET MCA/GGSIPU CET MCA |
| Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
| Examination level | University level exam |
| Official Website | www.ipu.ac.in |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
| Frequency | Annual |
IPU CET 2024 Dates
Candidates applying for the IPU CET MCA exam need to check these important dates:
| IPU CET 2024 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Application Form | February 1, 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form (Extended) | |
| Release of Admit Card | 23 April 2024 |
| IPU CET 2024 Exam Date | April 27 – May 14, 2024 |
| Result Declaration | May 9, 2024 |
Note:- For More Information Visit the IPU Official website
Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants are advised to read the complete detailed information on IPU CET MCA 2024 Eligibility criteria to check whether they are eligible. Once all the requirements are met, a candidate can apply for entrance. The eligibility conditions of IPU CET MCA are given below:
| Particular | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Passed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. OR Passed Three years (03) Bachelor Degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level “(these applicants, if admitted, shall have to study additional bridge courses as per the norms of the University)”. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying examinations. |
| Admission Criteria | All admissions shall be based on the Merit of NIMCET 2024. If Seats remain vacant after counselling based on the merit of NIMCET 2024, the University will consider admission to MCA/ MCA (SE) programmes by conducting a Common Entrance Test to be conducted by GGSIP University. |
How to fill Application Form?
To apply for IPU CET MCA 2024, Candidates can follow these simple steps
- Visit the official website (www.ipu.ac.in)
- Click on “Apply-Online Application Form for Admission 2024-25”
- Read the instructions carefully and register with a personal Email ID and mobile number and generate your Login ID & Password.
- Provide all personal and educational details
- Upload documents as per terms (10KB – 100 KB in jpg/ jpeg format only)
- Payment of application fees and take the printout for reference,
Application Fees
Payment for IPU CET MCA 2024 Application Form can be made online and offline. The Board will not accept any application form without prescribed application fees.
- Fees: Candidates have to pay a fee of Rs 1500.
- Payment Mode: Cash payment (Challan will be generated, and fee may be deposited through cash in any branch of Indian Bank). Net Banking/Credit Card and Debit Card.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of IPU CET MCA 2024 specifies various aspects of the entrance exam, like marking scheme, type of questions, time duration, the total number of items, subjects, sections, etc.
| S.No. | Name of Section | Weightage |
| 1 | Mathematics | 25% |
| 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 25% |
| 3 | Computer Awareness | 25% |
| 4 | Logical and Analytical Ability | 25% |
Admit Card
The admit card of IPU CET MCA is a crucial document providing details about the candidate, the examination’s timing, the test centre’s address, the study’s rules, etc. If the candidates fail to carry the admit card to the exam hall, they won’t be allowed to enter and write the test.
The below steps can be followed by candidates to check the admit card of GGSIPU CET MCA 2024:
- Visit the official website (www.ipu.ac.in)
- Now, “Already Registered candidates” tab to download the form
- Enter your login credentials.
- The admit card of GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 will appear on the screen, and then the admit card will be downloaded for reference.
Result
After all, candidates have appeared for the exam, GGSIPU will compile the IPU CET MCA 2024 Results and release them on its official website. The scorecard will not be sent via email or posted individually to any of the candidates. The University will declare and display the ranks of only those candidates who will qualify for IPU CET MCA 2024. The candidates will be called for counselling/admission depending upon the no. of seats available in each programme. The entries will be made only out of these qualified candidates strictly in order of merit.
Cutoff
The cutoff ranks will be announced after the counselling process is over. For every round of counselling, the authority will declare a cutoff. Candidates scoring less than the stated cutoff will not be allowed to attend the counselling rounds.
Cutoff Info
- The Cutoff score for various participating institutes will be declared independently.
- Merit List will be prepared after the declaration of the cutoff marks.
- Selected Candidate will have to go through the Counselling process for admissions.
Counselling Procedure
The University website will notify the tentative counselling schedule after the results are declared. Students have to follow the counselling process to allot their preferred institute. GGSIPU will call aspirants securing good marks for IPU CET MCA 2024 counselling. The seat allotment by respective colleges will tentatively begin in October 2024 as per the exam dates. Selected candidates will have to pay admission fees to their individual colleges.
Exam Centres
Examination Centre, once allotted by the University, will not be changed, and no request in this regard will be entertained under any circumstances. If the first and second options for the centre are not invoked or due to any other reason, then the candidate will be allocated Delhi Centre.
| S.No. | State | City | Remarks |
| 1 | Delhi NCR | Delhi NCR | Faridabad, Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram |
| 2 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | – |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | – |
| 4 | Assam | Guwahati | – |
| 5 | Rajasthan | Jaipur | – |
| 6 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | – |
| 7 | Maharashtra | Mumbai | – |
| 8 | Maharashtra | Navi Mumbai | – |
IPU CET MCA Syllabus
The syllabus for IPU CET MCA 2024 test is as follows–
- Mathematics (25%)
- English Language and Comprehension (25%)
- Computer Awareness (25%)
- Logical and Analytical Ability (25%)
| Subjects | Topics |
| General English/Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction, Antonyms/Synonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Spelling Error, One-word Substitution |
| Logical and Analytical Ability | Analogies, Figures/Verbal Classification, Coding and Decoding, Blood Relation, Arithmetic Number Series, Letter and Symbol Series, Alphabet Test, Question-related to the dictionary, Arithmetical Reasoning Vien Diagram, Sitting Arrangement, Puzzle/Tabulation, Non-verbal series, Logical Deduction |
Best Book for IPU CET MCA
| Books | Publisher/Author |
| GGSIPU MCA Guide | A. K. Prasad Deepa Chaudhary, Jesica Khera, Amogh Goel (Author) |
| MCA Entrance Exam Guide | LearnX (Author) |
Sample Paper
You have to provide a sample paper that will help you to examine.
| Subject | Paper Set 1 | Paper Set 2 |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension Sample Paper | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| Mathematics Sample Paper | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| Logical and Analytical Ability Sample Paper | Set 1 | Set 2 |
Practice Paper
In this table, we have mentioned the IPU CET MCA practice paper for many subjects like English, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Computer Knowledge.
English and Comprehension
| S.no. | Topics | Paper Set 1 | Paper Set 2 |
| 1 | Analogy | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 2 | Passage Completion | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 3 | Rearrangement | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 4 | Article | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 5 | Usage of Tenses | Set 1 | Set 2 |
Mathematics
| S.no. | Topics | Paper Set 1 | Paper Set 2 |
| 1 | Coordinate geometry | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 2 | Trigonometry | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 3 | Matrices and determinants | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 4 | Complex numbers and quadratic equations | Set 1 | Set 2 |
| 5 | Fourier Series | Set 1 | Set 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is IPU CET is for MCA?
A. All admissions shall be based on the Merit of NIMCET 2024. Suppose Seats remain vacant after counselling based on the merit of NIMCET 2024. In that case, the University will consider admission to MCA/ MCA (SE) programmes by conducting Common Entrance Test to be conducted by GGSIP University.
Will there be any age limit for candidates who wish to fill the GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 application form?
A. Yes, candidates should check the GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 eligibility criteria for the age limit.
When will the GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 admit card be available to download?
A. After completing registration, GGSIPU CET MCA admits card 2024 will be available to download online a week before the exam date.
What after the result of GGSIPU CET MCA is declared?
A. After the declaration of the result, the candidates who have qualified in the exam will be called for further selection.
Can I fill out the form of GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 in offline mode?
A. The GGSIPU CET MCA 2024 application form will be available online only.
