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IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
SYLLABUS
Ph. D. School-Wise
Courses | Subjects | Topics |
University School of Biotechnology | Part A - Research methodology | Scientific Research: Meaning and characteristics of scientific research; Validity in research; Phases or stages in research; Various types of research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Experimental, Exploratory, Empirical, Descriptive, Ex-post facto, Case studies |
Review of literature: Purpose of the review, Sources of the review, Citing references, Ethical and IPR issues in research. | ||
Data representation: Collection of data, Tabulation, Organization and graphical representation of quantitative data: Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Histograms; Probability concept and theories. Sampling: Meaning and types of sampling, Probability and Non probability Sampling. Methods of drawing random samples, requisites of good sampling methods, Sample size, Sampling error. | ||
Hypothesis testing: Null hypothesis, Alternate hypothesis, Steps of hypothesis testing, Level of significance, Type I and Type II error | ||
Statistical inference: Quartile Deviation; Standard Deviation; Average Deviation; and Coefficient of Variation; Measures of Relative position: Percentiles, Percentiles Ranks, Standard Scores, Stanine Scores, T- Scores; Normal Probability Distribution, properties of normal curve, applications of normal curve, Divergence from Normality : Skewness and Kurtosis | ||
Experimental Designs: Karl Pearson’s correlation Coefficient(r), Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient (rho), Partial and Multiple Correlation, Scatter diagrams, Regression and Prediction, Regression equations, linear regression, multiple regression analysis, Cause and effectPath analysis. | ||
Preparation of Thesis | ||
Part B – Biotechnology (Subject Specific Test) | Biochemistry: Organization of life; Importance of water; Structure and function of biomolecules: Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids; Protein structure, folding and function | |
Cell Biology: Cell structure and organelles; Biological membranes; Transport across membranes; Signal transduction; Hormones and neurotransmitters; Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure; Cell cycle, cell division and cell growth control; Cell-Cell communication, Cell signaling and signal transduction. | ||
Molecular Biology and Genetics: Molecular structure of genes an |
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
SYLLABUS
Ph. D. School-Wise
Courses | Subjects | Topics |
University School of Biotechnology | Part A - Research methodology | Scientific Research: Meaning and characteristics of scientific research; Validity in research; Phases or stages in research; Various types of research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Experimental, Exploratory, Empirical, Descriptive, Ex-post facto, Case studies |
Review of literature: Purpose of the review, Sources of the review, Citing references, Ethical and IPR issues in research. | ||
Data representation: Collection of data, Tabulation, Organization and graphical representation of quantitative data: Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Histograms; Probability concept and theories. Sampling: Meaning and types of sampling, Probability and Non probability Sampling. Methods of drawing random samples, requisites of good sampling methods, Sample size, Sampling error. | ||
Hypothesis testing: Null hypothesis, Alternate hypothesis, Steps of hypothesis testing, Level of significance, Type I and Type II error | ||
Statistical inference: Quartile Deviation; Standard Deviation; Average Deviation; and Coefficient of Variation; Measures of Relative position: Percentiles, Percentiles Ranks, Standard Scores, Stanine Scores, T- Scores; Normal Probability Distribution, properties of normal curve, applications of normal curve, Divergence from Normality : Skewness and Kurtosis | ||
Experimental Designs: Karl Pearson’s correlation Coefficient(r), Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient (rho), Partial and Multiple Correlation, Scatter diagrams, Regression and Prediction, Regression equations, linear regression, multiple regression analysis, Cause and effectPath analysis. | ||
Preparation of Thesis | ||
Part B – Biotechnology (Subject Specific Test) | Biochemistry: Organization of life; Importance of water; Structure and function of biomolecules: Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids; Protein structure, folding and function | |
Cell Biology: Cell structure and organelles; Biological membranes; Transport across membranes; Signal transduction; Hormones and neurotransmitters; Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure; Cell cycle, cell division and cell growth control; Cell-Cell communication, Cell signaling and signal transduction. | ||
Molecular Biology and Genetics: Molecular structure of genes and chromosomes; Mutations and mutagenesis; Nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation and their regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; Mendelian inheritance; organization of genome, sex determination and sex-linked characteristics, cytoplasmic inheritance, linkage, recombination and mapping of genes in eukaryotes, population genetics. Gene interaction, etc. | ||
Analytical Techniques: Principles of microscopy-light, electron, fluorescent and confocal; Centrifugation- high speed and ultra; Principles of spectroscopy-UV, visible, CD, IR, FTIR, Raman, MS, NMR; Principles of chromatography- ion exchange, gel filtration, hydrophobic interaction, affinity, GC,HPLC, FPLC; Electrophoresis; Flowcytometry | ||
Immunology: History of Immunology, Active and passive immunity; Innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity; Antigen; Antibody structure and function; Molecular basis of antibody diversity; Synthesis of antibody and secretion; Antigen-antibody reaction; Complement; Primary and secondary lymphoid organ; B and T cells and macrophages | ||
Bioinformatics: History of Immunology, Active and passive immunity; Innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity; Antigen; Antibody structure and function; Molecular basis of antibody diversity; Synthesis of antibody and secretion; Antigen-antibody reaction; Complement; Primary and secondary lymphoid organ; B and T cells and macrophages, etc. | ||
Plant and Animal Biotechnology: Totipotency; Regeneration of plants; Plant growth regulators and elicitors; Tissue culture and Cell suspension culture system: methodology, kinetics of growth and, nutrient optimization; Production of secondary metabolites by plant suspension cultures; Hairy root culture; transgenic plants; Plant products of industrial importance, etc | ||
Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology: Chemical engineering principles applied to biological system, Principle of reactor design, ideal and non-ideal multiphase bioreactors, mass and heat transfer; Rheology of fermentation fluids, Aeration and agitation,etc. | ||
Engineering principle of bioprocessing: Upstream production and downstream; Bioprocess design and development from lab to industrial scale; Microbial, animal and plant cell culture platforms; Production of biomass and primary/secondary metabolites, etc. | ||
Evolution: Origin and history of life on earth, theories of evolution, natural selection, adaptation, speciation. | ||
Developmental Biology: Embryonic development, cellular differentiation, organogenesis, metamorphosis, genetic basis of development. | ||
Plant Morphogenesis & Development: Life cycle of angiosperms, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis, seed formation, seed storage proteins, seed dormancy and germination. | ||
Economic Botany: A general account of economically and medicinally important plants- cereals, pulses, plants yielding fibers, timber, sugar, beverages, oils, rubber, pigments, dyes, gums, drugs and narcotics; Economic importance of algae, fungi, lichen and bacteria. | ||
University School of Chemical Technology | Part A - Research Methodology | Linear Algebra: Solution of linear algebraic equation, Matrices, Eigen values and Eigenvectors. |
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, Continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Maxima and Minima | ||
Differential equations: Ordinary differential equation; Initial and boundary value problems, Partial differential equation. | ||
Introduction to Statistics: Statistical concept, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypotheses, Statistical Estimation, Point Estimates, Interval Estimates, Quantitative Data Graphs. | ||
Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency-mean, Median and Mode, Measures of Variability- Data range, Variance and standard deviation, Measures of shape of distribution of data, Tests and estimates on statistical variance | ||
Research Ethics: Research honesty and integrity, Authorship, Acknowledgement and citation, Funding agencies and sponsorship,etc. | ||
Part B - Chemical Technology (Subject Specific Test) | Process Calculations: Steady and unsteady state mass and energy balances including multiphase,etc. | |
Thermodynamics: First and Second laws of thermodynamics,etc. | ||
Fluid Mechanics: Fluid statics, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Basic equation of fluid flow, Macroscopic friction factors, Dimensional analysis,etc. | ||
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation, etc | ||
Mass Transfer: Fick‘s laws, Molecular diffusion in fluids, etc. | ||
Chemical Reaction Engineering: Conduction, Convection and Radiation, etc. | ||
Instrumentation and Process Control: Measurement of process variables; Sensors, Transducers and their dynamics, etc. | ||
Chemical Technology: Inorganic chemical industries (Sulphuric acid, Phosphoric acid, etc | ||
University School of Management Studies | Part A – Research Methodology | Relevance and Scope of Business Research |
Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research | ||
Sources and Methods of Data Collection | ||
Data Analysis- Descriptive Statistics | ||
Guidelines for Report-Writing; Research Ethics | ||
Management Research-Epistemological and Ontological Perspectives | ||
Part B – Management (Subject Specific Test) | Managerial Economics | |
Management Processes and Organization Behaviour | ||
Human Resource Management | ||
Financial Management | ||
Marketing Management | ||
Operations Management | ||
Entrepreneurship Development | ||
University School of Environment Management | Part A – Research Methodology | Environmental Statistics and Research Design |
Instrumentation in Environmental Studies | ||
Ecological Methods | ||
Environmental Analytical Methods | ||
Taxonomy and Biogeography | ||
Environmental Microbial Technology | ||
Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques | ||
Part B - Environmental Sciences (Subject Specific Test) | General Environment and Ecology | |
Natural Resources | ||
Environmental Pollution | ||
Biodiversity and Conservation | ||
Taxonomy, Biosystematics and Evolution | ||
Environment Policy, Conventions, Law and Environmental Impact Assessment | ||
Environmental Geosciences and Natural Disaster Management | ||
Environment Education and Awareness | ||
University School of Basic & Applied Sciences | Part A – Research Methodology (Mathematics) | Types of data, description of data, frequency distributions, bar, pie charts, graphs, mean, median. mode, standard deviation, error bars, dependent and independent variables |
This part shall contain questions-pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis. analytical and numerical ability. quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc. | ||
Part B – Mathematics (Subject Specific Test) | Linear Algebra | |
Complex Analysis | ||
Real Analysis | ||
Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
Numerical Analysis | ||
Linear programming | ||
University School of Humanities & Social Sciences Ph.D. (English) | Part – A Research Methodology (English) | Research Methodology (Subjective/Essay Type Test) - 50% a. Practical Criticism - 25 % b. Literary Theory and its Application - 25 % |
Part – B English (Subject Specific Test) | MCQ Test- 50% Indian Literature b. Indian Literatures in English Translation c. British Literature d. American Literature e. World Literature in English and English Translation f. Literary Criticism and Theory | |
University School of Law & Legal Studies | PART – A – Research Methodology | Research Methodology and Legal Research |
PART – B – Law (Subject Specific Test) | Part-B is designed to evaluate and examine subject specific knowledge of the candidate in Law: 1. Constitutional Law of India (a) Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights and Duties (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) Parliament etc. | |
University School of Mass Communication | Part – A Research Methodology | Research: Definition |
Mass Communication Research | ||
Types of Research | ||
Evolution of MCR-I | ||
Evolution of MCR-II | ||
Part – B Mass Communication (Subject Specific Test) | Communication & Mass Communication | |
Print Journalism | ||
Broadcasting | ||
Development Communication | ||
Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
University School of Information, Communication & Technology | Part –A -Research Methodology (Common to CSE/IT/CA/ECE/MAE discipline) | Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total derivative etc. |
Part – B CSE/IT/CA (Subject Specific Test) | Digital Logic Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Minimization. Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point). |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
EXAM PATTERN
1. Admission to the Ph.D. programme in various University Schools of Study and Centres of Excellence in the University shall be through a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University or any designated agency by the University in the relevant disciplines of study. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted offline on OMR Sheet based upon MCQ’s. It is an offline mode of examination that will be conducted at designated centres only. Mode of examination will be notified later on the University website by the Examination Branch.
2. Those students, who have qualified and have a valid certificate for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET /GATE/CEED and other similar National Level Tests, shall be exempted from the entrance test conducted by the University for admission to the Ph.D. programme. The merit list of such candidates as well as whose research proposals are accepted by the Admission Committee will be prepared on the basis of interview/Viva-voce and scaled up to 100 marks.
3. The PET shall be of 2 hours duration with 100 number of MCQ-type questions. Each question shall carry 4 marks and there shall be no negative marking.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Pen Paper Based | PET | 100 Q | 400 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Mode of Examination
IPU PET Examination will be held as an OMR Sheet Based Test.
Medium of Examination
The medium of the tests will be English only.
Marking Scheme
1. The test paper will contain 100 objective-type questions.
2. Each multiple choice question shall carry four marks.
3. There will be No negative marking for incorrect answers.
4. The written test will be of two hours duration and will carry 400 marks.
Fast Facts
1. Acronym - IPU CET
2. Conducting Body/Administrator - Guru Gobind Singh In
...IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
EXAM PATTERN
1. Admission to the Ph.D. programme in various University Schools of Study and Centres of Excellence in the University shall be through a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University or any designated agency by the University in the relevant disciplines of study. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted offline on OMR Sheet based upon MCQ’s. It is an offline mode of examination that will be conducted at designated centres only. Mode of examination will be notified later on the University website by the Examination Branch.
2. Those students, who have qualified and have a valid certificate for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET /GATE/CEED and other similar National Level Tests, shall be exempted from the entrance test conducted by the University for admission to the Ph.D. programme. The merit list of such candidates as well as whose research proposals are accepted by the Admission Committee will be prepared on the basis of interview/Viva-voce and scaled up to 100 marks.
3. The PET shall be of 2 hours duration with 100 number of MCQ-type questions. Each question shall carry 4 marks and there shall be no negative marking.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Pen Paper Based | PET | 100 Q | 400 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Mode of Examination
IPU PET Examination will be held as an OMR Sheet Based Test.
Medium of Examination
The medium of the tests will be English only.
Marking Scheme
1. The test paper will contain 100 objective-type questions.
2. Each multiple choice question shall carry four marks.
3. There will be No negative marking for incorrect answers.
4. The written test will be of two hours duration and will carry 400 marks.
Fast Facts
1. Acronym - IPU CET
2. Conducting Body/Administrator - Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
3. Exam Purpose - For Admissions to various Ph.D. programme
4. Exam Mode - Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Exam Stages - Single Stage
6. Offered - Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for IPU PET Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility IPU PET are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for IPU PET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
Candidate should be an Indian/ Overseas Indian / Nepal citizen. Non-Resident Indians and Foreign Nationals are not eligible.
Age Limit
For MPH (FE) program the maximum age for service candidates is 45 years whereas it is 35 years for other program candidates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 1-year/2- semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 2-year/4- semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D programme.
OR
Candidates who have an equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
In cases where the marks of the qualifying examination are not given by the degree awarding recognized University/ Institution, such as in case of M.D.S., M.D., M.S., D.M., M.Ch. etc, candidates, who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed, in the relevant Undergraduate Examination, shall be considered eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. Programme. In such cases, the concerned candidates shall be required to submit an undertaking that their University/ Institution does not give marks for the said qualifying examination.
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for IPU PET Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility IPU PET are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for IPU PET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
Candidate should be an Indian/ Overseas Indian / Nepal citizen. Non-Resident Indians and Foreign Nationals are not eligible.
Age Limit
For MPH (FE) program the maximum age for service candidates is 45 years whereas it is 35 years for other program candidates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 1-year/2- semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 2-year/4- semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D programme.
OR
Candidates who have an equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
In cases where the marks of the qualifying examination are not given by the degree awarding recognized University/ Institution, such as in case of M.D.S., M.D., M.S., D.M., M.Ch. etc, candidates, who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed, in the relevant Undergraduate Examination, shall be considered eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. Programme. In such cases, the concerned candidates shall be required to submit an undertaking that their University/ Institution does not give marks for the said qualifying examination.
Relaxation
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1st Week of February, 2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 31.03.2025 |
Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email | 15.04.2025 |
List of Candidate exempted from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website | 20.04.2025 |
Date of Entrance Test | 26.04.2025 – 18.05.2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | 31.07.2025 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1st Week of February, 2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 31.03.2025 |
Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email | 15.04.2025 |
List of Candidate exempted from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website | 20.04.2025 |
Date of Entrance Test | 26.04.2025 – 18.05.2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | 31.07.2025 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the IPU CET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through IPU CET Examination.
Before starting your exam preparation, create a study plan for your preparation. Divide your time equally for all the sections as per your course. Gather all the information about the official syllabus. Research about the study materials you are going to use for better exam preparations. Try to attempt Mathematics questions using shortcut methods.
TIPS & TRICKS
Below are some preparation tips mentioned section-wise:
1. Candidates need to take preparation with the help of some other reference books. It will help them to acquire more knowledge and they will not miss any questions or properly answer any question.
2. For the section of General Awareness, candidates are required to read news-paper, books on current affairs, etc.
3. For section English Comprehension, candidates need to be proficient in the English language and need to practice grammar and vocabulary daily.
4. For the section Logical and Analytical Reasoning, candidates need to practice more and more as there is a high chance to get more score from this section.
5. For the subject of Physics and Chemistry, candidates need to understand and keep practising all the formulas and important topics.
6. For the section Mathematics and other sections like numerical ability, candidates need to practice all the formulas and try to solve all the previous years’ questions on time as this is one of the most scoring parts in the examination.
7. For the section Biology, candidates need to keep practising all the creative work on each topic of the section to get good marks.
IPU CET FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM GENERAL QUERY
QUERY | RESPONSE |
What is IPU CET EXAM ? | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducted IPU CET exam every year for admission to UG & PG programs in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management. |
What is the level of IPU CET? | Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) is a National Level Exam. |
For which of the non-medical programmes is the score of National Level Test considered for admission? | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University considers the merit/score of the National Level Test score conducted by agencies other than the University for admission to the BTech, LLB, MCA, LLM, and MBA. |
For which of the medical programmes is the score of National Level Test considered for admissio |
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the IPU CET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through IPU CET Examination.
Before starting your exam preparation, create a study plan for your preparation. Divide your time equally for all the sections as per your course. Gather all the information about the official syllabus. Research about the study materials you are going to use for better exam preparations. Try to attempt Mathematics questions using shortcut methods.
TIPS & TRICKS
Below are some preparation tips mentioned section-wise:
1. Candidates need to take preparation with the help of some other reference books. It will help them to acquire more knowledge and they will not miss any questions or properly answer any question.
2. For the section of General Awareness, candidates are required to read news-paper, books on current affairs, etc.
3. For section English Comprehension, candidates need to be proficient in the English language and need to practice grammar and vocabulary daily.
4. For the section Logical and Analytical Reasoning, candidates need to practice more and more as there is a high chance to get more score from this section.
5. For the subject of Physics and Chemistry, candidates need to understand and keep practising all the formulas and important topics.
6. For the section Mathematics and other sections like numerical ability, candidates need to practice all the formulas and try to solve all the previous years’ questions on time as this is one of the most scoring parts in the examination.
7. For the section Biology, candidates need to keep practising all the creative work on each topic of the section to get good marks.
IPU CET FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM GENERAL QUERY
QUERY | RESPONSE |
What is IPU CET EXAM ? | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducted IPU CET exam every year for admission to UG & PG programs in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management. |
What is the level of IPU CET? | Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) is a National Level Exam. |
For which of the non-medical programmes is the score of National Level Test considered for admission? | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University considers the merit/score of the National Level Test score conducted by agencies other than the University for admission to the BTech, LLB, MCA, LLM, and MBA. |
For which of the medical programmes is the score of National Level Test considered for admission? | The medical programmes for which the score of National Level Test is considered are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, PGMC, DMMCH, and PGAC. |
How frequently IPU CET exam is conducted in a year? | IPU CET is conducted only one time in a year for the admission of the candidates. |
What is the eligibility criteria to take admission for Ph.D in IP University ? | Students with a Master’s degree in M.Sc / MA / M.Tech / LLM / M.Ed / MBA / MCA are eligible to take admission to IP University PhD programmes. |
Does IPU have an exam counselling facility ? | Yes, IPU does have counselling. After the declaration of ranks, IPU conducts counselling generally in three rounds which includes choice filling, seat allotment, fees payment, freezing of allotment, and withdrawal of admission. |
Does IP University offer any specialisation courses? | Yes, IP University offers two specialisation courses in Nursing and Medical Lab Technology. |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
EXAM NOTIFICATION DETAIL
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University released the IPU PET application form 2025 on its official website. Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. Candidates can click the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET 2025 registration link and apply for the exam. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET registration link is on the official website. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025. The IPU PET counselling 2025 will be conducted from June 2025 to July 2025.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1st Week of February, 2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 31.03.2025 |
Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email | 15.04.2025 |
List of Candidate exempted from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website | 20.04.2025 |
Date of Entrance Test | 26.04.2025 – 18.05.2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | 31.07.2025 |
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IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
EXAM NOTIFICATION DETAIL
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University released the IPU PET application form 2025 on its official website. Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. Candidates can click the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET 2025 registration link and apply for the exam. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET registration link is on the official website. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025. The IPU PET counselling 2025 will be conducted from June 2025 to July 2025.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1st Week of February, 2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 31.03.2025 |
Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email | 15.04.2025 |
List of Candidate exempted from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website | 20.04.2025 |
Date of Entrance Test | 26.04.2025 – 18.05.2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | 31.07.2025 |
EXAM PATTERN
1. Admission to the Ph.D. programme in various University Schools of Study and Centres of Excellence in the University shall be through a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University or any designated agency by the University in the relevant disciplines of study. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted offline on OMR Sheet based upon MCQ’s. It is an offline mode of examination that will be conducted at designated centres only. Mode of examination will be notified later on the University website by the Examination Branch.
2. Those students, who have qualified and have a valid certificate for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET /GATE/CEED and other similar National Level Tests, shall be exempted from the entrance test conducted by the University for admission to the Ph.D. programme. The merit list of such candidates as well as whose research proposals are accepted by the Admission Committee will be prepared on the basis of interview/Viva-voce and scaled up to 100 marks.
3. The PET shall be of 2 hours duration with 100 number of MCQ-type questions. Each question shall carry 4 marks and there shall be no negative marking.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Pen Paper Based | PET | 100 Q | 400 Marks | 120 Minutes |
SYLLABUS
Candidates aspiring to get good scores must have good knowledge of the IPU PET syllabus. Here we have provided the Complete Syllabus of IPU PET.
School-Wise Syllabus
Courses | Subjects | Topics |
University School of Biotechnology | Part A - Research methodology | Scientific Research: Meaning and characteristics of scientific research; Validity in research; Phases or stages in research; Various types of research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Experimental, Exploratory, Empirical, Descriptive, Ex-post facto, Case studies |
Review of literature: Purpose of the review, Sources of the review, Citing references, Ethical and IPR issues in research. | ||
Data representation: Collection of data, Tabulation, Organization and graphical representation of quantitative data: Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Histograms; Probability concept and theories. Sampling: Meaning and types of sampling, Probability and Non probability Sampling. Methods of drawing random samples, requisites of good sampling methods, Sample size, Sampling error. | ||
Hypothesis testing: Null hypothesis, Alternate hypothesis, Steps of hypothesis testing, Level of significance, Type I and Type II error | ||
Statistical inference: Quartile Deviation; Standard Deviation; Average Deviation; and Coefficient of Variation; Measures of Relative position: Percentiles, Percentiles Ranks, Standard Scores, Stanine Scores, T- Scores; Normal Probability Distribution, properties of normal curve, applications of normal curve, Divergence from Normality : Skewness and Kurtosis | ||
Experimental Designs: Karl Pearson’s correlation Coefficient(r), Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient (rho), Partial and Multiple Correlation, Scatter diagrams, Regression and Prediction, Regression equations, linear regression, multiple regression analysis, Cause and effectPath analysis. | ||
Preparation of Thesis | ||
Part B – Biotechnology (Subject Specific Test) | Biochemistry: Organization of life; Importance of water; Structure and function of biomolecules: Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids; Protein structure, folding and function | |
Cell Biology: Cell structure and organelles; Biological membranes; Transport across membranes; Signal transduction; Hormones and neurotransmitters; Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure; Cell cycle, cell division and cell growth control; Cell-Cell communication, Cell signaling and signal transduction. | ||
Molecular Biology and Genetics: Molecular structure of genes and chromosomes; Mutations and mutagenesis; Nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation and their regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; Mendelian inheritance; organization of genome, sex determination and sex-linked characteristics, cytoplasmic inheritance, linkage, recombination and mapping of genes in eukaryotes, population genetics. Gene interaction, etc. | ||
Analytical Techniques: Principles of microscopy-light, electron, fluorescent and confocal; Centrifugation- high speed and ultra; Principles of spectroscopy-UV, visible, CD, IR, FTIR, Raman, MS, NMR; Principles of chromatography- ion exchange, gel filtration, hydrophobic interaction, affinity, GC,HPLC, FPLC; Electrophoresis; Flowcytometry | ||
Immunology: History of Immunology, Active and passive immunity; Innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity; Antigen; Antibody structure and function; Molecular basis of antibody diversity; Synthesis of antibody and secretion; Antigen-antibody reaction; Complement; Primary and secondary lymphoid organ; B and T cells and macrophages | ||
Bioinformatics: History of Immunology, Active and passive immunity; Innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity; Antigen; Antibody structure and function; Molecular basis of antibody diversity; Synthesis of antibody and secretion; Antigen-antibody reaction; Complement; Primary and secondary lymphoid organ; B and T cells and macrophages, etc. | ||
Plant and Animal Biotechnology: Totipotency; Regeneration of plants; Plant growth regulators and elicitors; Tissue culture and Cell suspension culture system: methodology, kinetics of growth and, nutrient optimization; Production of secondary metabolites by plant suspension cultures; Hairy root culture; transgenic plants; Plant products of industrial importance, etc | ||
Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology: Chemical engineering principles applied to biological system, Principle of reactor design, ideal and non-ideal multiphase bioreactors, mass and heat transfer; Rheology of fermentation fluids, Aeration and agitation,etc. | ||
Engineering principle of bioprocessing: Upstream production and downstream; Bioprocess design and development from lab to industrial scale; Microbial, animal and plant cell culture platforms; Production of biomass and primary/secondary metabolites, etc. | ||
Evolution: Origin and history of life on earth, theories of evolution, natural selection, adaptation, speciation. | ||
Developmental Biology: Embryonic development, cellular differentiation, organogenesis, metamorphosis, genetic basis of development. | ||
Plant Morphogenesis & Development: Life cycle of angiosperms, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis, seed formation, seed storage proteins, seed dormancy and germination. | ||
Economic Botany: A general account of economically and medicinally important plants- cereals, pulses, plants yielding fibers, timber, sugar, beverages, oils, rubber, pigments, dyes, gums, drugs and narcotics; Economic importance of algae, fungi, lichen and bacteria. | ||
University School of Chemical Technology | Part A - Research Methodology | Linear Algebra: Solution of linear algebraic equation, Matrices, Eigen values and Eigenvectors. |
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, Continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Maxima and Minima | ||
Differential equations: Ordinary differential equation; Initial and boundary value problems, Partial differential equation. | ||
Introduction to Statistics: Statistical concept, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypotheses, Statistical Estimation, Point Estimates, Interval Estimates, Quantitative Data Graphs. | ||
Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency-mean, Median and Mode, Measures of Variability- Data range, Variance and standard deviation, Measures of shape of distribution of data, Tests and estimates on statistical variance | ||
Research Ethics: Research honesty and integrity, Authorship, Acknowledgement and citation, Funding agencies and sponsorship,etc. | ||
Part B - Chemical Technology (Subject Specific Test) | Process Calculations: Steady and unsteady state mass and energy balances including multiphase,etc. | |
Thermodynamics: First and Second laws of thermodynamics,etc. | ||
Fluid Mechanics: Fluid statics, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Basic equation of fluid flow, Macroscopic friction factors, Dimensional analysis,etc. | ||
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation, etc | ||
Mass Transfer: Fick‘s laws, Molecular diffusion in fluids, etc. | ||
Chemical Reaction Engineering: Conduction, Convection and Radiation, etc. | ||
Instrumentation and Process Control: Measurement of process variables; Sensors, Transducers and their dynamics, etc. | ||
Chemical Technology: Inorganic chemical industries (Sulphuric acid, Phosphoric acid, etc | ||
University School of Management Studies | Part A – Research Methodology | Relevance and Scope of Business Research |
Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research | ||
Sources and Methods of Data Collection | ||
Data Analysis- Descriptive Statistics | ||
Guidelines for Report-Writing; Research Ethics | ||
Management Research-Epistemological and Ontological Perspectives | ||
Part B – Management (Subject Specific Test) | Managerial Economics | |
Management Processes and Organization Behaviour | ||
Human Resource Management | ||
Financial Management | ||
Marketing Management | ||
Operations Management | ||
Entrepreneurship Development | ||
University School of Environment Management | Part A – Research Methodology | Environmental Statistics and Research Design |
Instrumentation in Environmental Studies | ||
Ecological Methods | ||
Environmental Analytical Methods | ||
Taxonomy and Biogeography | ||
Environmental Microbial Technology | ||
Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques | ||
Part B - Environmental Sciences (Subject Specific Test) | General Environment and Ecology | |
Natural Resources | ||
Environmental Pollution | ||
Biodiversity and Conservation | ||
Taxonomy, Biosystematics and Evolution | ||
Environment Policy, Conventions, Law and Environmental Impact Assessment | ||
Environmental Geosciences and Natural Disaster Management | ||
Environment Education and Awareness | ||
University School of Basic & Applied Sciences | Part A – Research Methodology (Mathematics) | Types of data, description of data, frequency distributions, bar, pie charts, graphs, mean, median. mode, standard deviation, error bars, dependent and independent variables |
This part shall contain questions-pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis. analytical and numerical ability. quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc. | ||
Part B – Mathematics (Subject Specific Test) | Linear Algebra | |
Complex Analysis | ||
Real Analysis | ||
Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
Numerical Analysis | ||
Linear programming | ||
University School of Humanities & Social Sciences Ph.D. (English) | Part – A Research Methodology (English) | Research Methodology (Subjective/Essay Type Test) - 50% a. Practical Criticism - 25 % b. Literary Theory and its Application - 25 % |
Part – B English (Subject Specific Test) | MCQ Test- 50% Indian Literature b. Indian Literatures in English Translation c. British Literature d. American Literature e. World Literature in English and English Translation f. Literary Criticism and Theory | |
University School of Law & Legal Studies | PART – A – Research Methodology | Research Methodology and Legal Research |
PART – B – Law (Subject Specific Test) | Part-B is designed to evaluate and examine subject specific knowledge of the candidate in Law: 1. Constitutional Law of India (a) Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights and Duties (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) Parliament etc. | |
University School of Mass Communication | Part – A Research Methodology | Research: Definition |
Mass Communication Research | ||
Types of Research | ||
Evolution of MCR-I | ||
Evolution of MCR-II | ||
Part – B Mass Communication (Subject Specific Test) | Communication & Mass Communication | |
Print Journalism | ||
Broadcasting | ||
Development Communication | ||
Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
University School of Information, Communication & Technology | Part –A -Research Methodology (Common to CSE/IT/CA/ECE/MAE discipline) | Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total derivative etc. |
Part – B CSE/IT/CA (Subject Specific Test) | Digital Logic Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Minimization. Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point). |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality/Citizenship
Candidate should be an Indian/ Overseas Indian / Nepal citizen. Non-Resident Indians and Foreign Nationals are not eligible.
Age Limit
For MPH (FE) program the maximum age for service candidates is 45 years whereas it is 35 years for other program candidates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 1-year/2- semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 2-year/4- semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D programme.
OR
Candidates who have an equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
In cases where the marks of the qualifying examination are not given by the degree awarding recognized University/ Institution, such as in case of M.D.S., M.D., M.S., D.M., M.Ch. etc, candidates, who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed, in the relevant Undergraduate Examination, shall be considered eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. Programme. In such cases, the concerned candidates shall be required to submit an undertaking that their University/ Institution does not give marks for the said qualifying examination.
Relaxation
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
COUNSELLING PROCESS
IPU PET counselling will be conducted for admission to the various courses. Only PET-qualified applicants shall be considered for admission, through the University counselling, subject to fulfilment of eligibility and admission criteria. The counselling process comprises:
1. Registration
2. Fee Payment
3. Choice Filling
4. Choice Locking
5. Seat Allotment
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
EXAM NOTIFICATION DETAIL
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University released the IPU PET application form 2025 on its official website. Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. Candidates can click the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET 2025 registration link and apply for the exam. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET registration link is on the official website. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025. The IPU PET counselling 2025 will be conducted from June 2025 to July 2025.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1st Week of February, 2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 31.03.2025 |
Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email | 15.04.2025 |
List of Candidate exempted from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website | 20.04.2025 |
Date of Entrance Test | 26.04.2025 – 18.05.2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | 31.07.2025 |
EXAM PATTERN
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IPU PHD (PET) EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (PET) 2025 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025.
OVERVIEW
IPU PET is a university-level examination conducted by IPU. It is conducted annually for admissions to PHD courses in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management.
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence- Machine Learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Automation and Robotics (A&R), Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Management, Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Education, Law & Legal Studies, Mass Communication, Architecture & Planning, History, Sociology.
SALIENT FEATURES
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Type | Theory [Format: MCQ], Interviews |
Medium of Exam | English |
Official Website |
EXAM NOTIFICATION DETAIL
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University released the IPU PET application form 2025 on its official website. Interested Candidates can apply from 1 Weak of February 2025 to 31 March 2025. Candidates can click the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET 2025 registration link and apply for the exam. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University PET registration link is on the official website. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 26 April to 18 May 2025. The IPU PET counselling 2025 will be conducted from June 2025 to July 2025.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1st Week of February, 2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 31.03.2025 |
Last date for submission of documents by candidates requesting exemption from PET at the office of Dean/Directors of respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence through offline mode/email | 15.04.2025 |
List of Candidate exempted from PET to be uploaded by respective University Schools of Study/Centre of Excellence on the University website | 20.04.2025 |
Date of Entrance Test | 26.04.2025 – 18.05.2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | 31.07.2025 |
EXAM PATTERN
1. Admission to the Ph.D. programme in various University Schools of Study and Centres of Excellence in the University shall be through a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by the University or any designated agency by the University in the relevant disciplines of study. The Ph.D. Entrance Test will be conducted offline on OMR Sheet based upon MCQ’s. It is an offline mode of examination that will be conducted at designated centres only. Mode of examination will be notified later on the University website by the Examination Branch.
2. Those students, who have qualified and have a valid certificate for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET /GATE/CEED and other similar National Level Tests, shall be exempted from the entrance test conducted by the University for admission to the Ph.D. programme. The merit list of such candidates as well as whose research proposals are accepted by the Admission Committee will be prepared on the basis of interview/Viva-voce and scaled up to 100 marks.
3. The PET shall be of 2 hours duration with 100 number of MCQ-type questions. Each question shall carry 4 marks and there shall be no negative marking.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
Pen Paper Based | PET | 100 Q | 400 Marks | 120 Minutes |
SYLLABUS
Candidates aspiring to get good scores must have good knowledge of the IPU PET syllabus. Here we have provided the Complete Syllabus of IPU PET.
School-Wise Syllabus
Courses | Subjects | Topics |
University School of Biotechnology | Part A - Research methodology | Scientific Research: Meaning and characteristics of scientific research; Validity in research; Phases or stages in research; Various types of research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Experimental, Exploratory, Empirical, Descriptive, Ex-post facto, Case studies |
Review of literature: Purpose of the review, Sources of the review, Citing references, Ethical and IPR issues in research. | ||
Data representation: Collection of data, Tabulation, Organization and graphical representation of quantitative data: Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Histograms; Probability concept and theories. Sampling: Meaning and types of sampling, Probability and Non probability Sampling. Methods of drawing random samples, requisites of good sampling methods, Sample size, Sampling error. | ||
Hypothesis testing: Null hypothesis, Alternate hypothesis, Steps of hypothesis testing, Level of significance, Type I and Type II error | ||
Statistical inference: Quartile Deviation; Standard Deviation; Average Deviation; and Coefficient of Variation; Measures of Relative position: Percentiles, Percentiles Ranks, Standard Scores, Stanine Scores, T- Scores; Normal Probability Distribution, properties of normal curve, applications of normal curve, Divergence from Normality : Skewness and Kurtosis | ||
Experimental Designs: Karl Pearson’s correlation Coefficient(r), Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient (rho), Partial and Multiple Correlation, Scatter diagrams, Regression and Prediction, Regression equations, linear regression, multiple regression analysis, Cause and effectPath analysis. | ||
Preparation of Thesis | ||
Part B – Biotechnology (Subject Specific Test) | Biochemistry: Organization of life; Importance of water; Structure and function of biomolecules: Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids; Protein structure, folding and function | |
Cell Biology: Cell structure and organelles; Biological membranes; Transport across membranes; Signal transduction; Hormones and neurotransmitters; Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure; Cell cycle, cell division and cell growth control; Cell-Cell communication, Cell signaling and signal transduction. | ||
Molecular Biology and Genetics: Molecular structure of genes and chromosomes; Mutations and mutagenesis; Nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation and their regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; Mendelian inheritance; organization of genome, sex determination and sex-linked characteristics, cytoplasmic inheritance, linkage, recombination and mapping of genes in eukaryotes, population genetics. Gene interaction, etc. | ||
Analytical Techniques: Principles of microscopy-light, electron, fluorescent and confocal; Centrifugation- high speed and ultra; Principles of spectroscopy-UV, visible, CD, IR, FTIR, Raman, MS, NMR; Principles of chromatography- ion exchange, gel filtration, hydrophobic interaction, affinity, GC,HPLC, FPLC; Electrophoresis; Flowcytometry | ||
Immunology: History of Immunology, Active and passive immunity; Innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity; Antigen; Antibody structure and function; Molecular basis of antibody diversity; Synthesis of antibody and secretion; Antigen-antibody reaction; Complement; Primary and secondary lymphoid organ; B and T cells and macrophages | ||
Bioinformatics: History of Immunology, Active and passive immunity; Innate, humoral and cell mediated immunity; Antigen; Antibody structure and function; Molecular basis of antibody diversity; Synthesis of antibody and secretion; Antigen-antibody reaction; Complement; Primary and secondary lymphoid organ; B and T cells and macrophages, etc. | ||
Plant and Animal Biotechnology: Totipotency; Regeneration of plants; Plant growth regulators and elicitors; Tissue culture and Cell suspension culture system: methodology, kinetics of growth and, nutrient optimization; Production of secondary metabolites by plant suspension cultures; Hairy root culture; transgenic plants; Plant products of industrial importance, etc | ||
Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology: Chemical engineering principles applied to biological system, Principle of reactor design, ideal and non-ideal multiphase bioreactors, mass and heat transfer; Rheology of fermentation fluids, Aeration and agitation,etc. | ||
Engineering principle of bioprocessing: Upstream production and downstream; Bioprocess design and development from lab to industrial scale; Microbial, animal and plant cell culture platforms; Production of biomass and primary/secondary metabolites, etc. | ||
Evolution: Origin and history of life on earth, theories of evolution, natural selection, adaptation, speciation. | ||
Developmental Biology: Embryonic development, cellular differentiation, organogenesis, metamorphosis, genetic basis of development. | ||
Plant Morphogenesis & Development: Life cycle of angiosperms, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis, seed formation, seed storage proteins, seed dormancy and germination. | ||
Economic Botany: A general account of economically and medicinally important plants- cereals, pulses, plants yielding fibers, timber, sugar, beverages, oils, rubber, pigments, dyes, gums, drugs and narcotics; Economic importance of algae, fungi, lichen and bacteria. | ||
University School of Chemical Technology | Part A - Research Methodology | Linear Algebra: Solution of linear algebraic equation, Matrices, Eigen values and Eigenvectors. |
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, Continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Maxima and Minima | ||
Differential equations: Ordinary differential equation; Initial and boundary value problems, Partial differential equation. | ||
Introduction to Statistics: Statistical concept, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypotheses, Statistical Estimation, Point Estimates, Interval Estimates, Quantitative Data Graphs. | ||
Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency-mean, Median and Mode, Measures of Variability- Data range, Variance and standard deviation, Measures of shape of distribution of data, Tests and estimates on statistical variance | ||
Research Ethics: Research honesty and integrity, Authorship, Acknowledgement and citation, Funding agencies and sponsorship,etc. | ||
Part B - Chemical Technology (Subject Specific Test) | Process Calculations: Steady and unsteady state mass and energy balances including multiphase,etc. | |
Thermodynamics: First and Second laws of thermodynamics,etc. | ||
Fluid Mechanics: Fluid statics, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Basic equation of fluid flow, Macroscopic friction factors, Dimensional analysis,etc. | ||
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation, etc | ||
Mass Transfer: Fick‘s laws, Molecular diffusion in fluids, etc. | ||
Chemical Reaction Engineering: Conduction, Convection and Radiation, etc. | ||
Instrumentation and Process Control: Measurement of process variables; Sensors, Transducers and their dynamics, etc. | ||
Chemical Technology: Inorganic chemical industries (Sulphuric acid, Phosphoric acid, etc | ||
University School of Management Studies | Part A – Research Methodology | Relevance and Scope of Business Research |
Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research | ||
Sources and Methods of Data Collection | ||
Data Analysis- Descriptive Statistics | ||
Guidelines for Report-Writing; Research Ethics | ||
Management Research-Epistemological and Ontological Perspectives | ||
Part B – Management (Subject Specific Test) | Managerial Economics | |
Management Processes and Organization Behaviour | ||
Human Resource Management | ||
Financial Management | ||
Marketing Management | ||
Operations Management | ||
Entrepreneurship Development | ||
University School of Environment Management | Part A – Research Methodology | Environmental Statistics and Research Design |
Instrumentation in Environmental Studies | ||
Ecological Methods | ||
Environmental Analytical Methods | ||
Taxonomy and Biogeography | ||
Environmental Microbial Technology | ||
Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques | ||
Part B - Environmental Sciences (Subject Specific Test) | General Environment and Ecology | |
Natural Resources | ||
Environmental Pollution | ||
Biodiversity and Conservation | ||
Taxonomy, Biosystematics and Evolution | ||
Environment Policy, Conventions, Law and Environmental Impact Assessment | ||
Environmental Geosciences and Natural Disaster Management | ||
Environment Education and Awareness | ||
University School of Basic & Applied Sciences | Part A – Research Methodology (Mathematics) | Types of data, description of data, frequency distributions, bar, pie charts, graphs, mean, median. mode, standard deviation, error bars, dependent and independent variables |
This part shall contain questions-pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis. analytical and numerical ability. quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc. | ||
Part B – Mathematics (Subject Specific Test) | Linear Algebra | |
Complex Analysis | ||
Real Analysis | ||
Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
Numerical Analysis | ||
Linear programming | ||
University School of Humanities & Social Sciences Ph.D. (English) | Part – A Research Methodology (English) | Research Methodology (Subjective/Essay Type Test) - 50% a. Practical Criticism - 25 % b. Literary Theory and its Application - 25 % |
Part – B English (Subject Specific Test) | MCQ Test- 50% Indian Literature b. Indian Literatures in English Translation c. British Literature d. American Literature e. World Literature in English and English Translation f. Literary Criticism and Theory | |
University School of Law & Legal Studies | PART – A – Research Methodology | Research Methodology and Legal Research |
PART – B – Law (Subject Specific Test) | Part-B is designed to evaluate and examine subject specific knowledge of the candidate in Law: 1. Constitutional Law of India (a) Preamble (b) Fundamental Rights and Duties (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) Parliament etc. | |
University School of Mass Communication | Part – A Research Methodology | Research: Definition |
Mass Communication Research | ||
Types of Research | ||
Evolution of MCR-I | ||
Evolution of MCR-II | ||
Part – B Mass Communication (Subject Specific Test) | Communication & Mass Communication | |
Print Journalism | ||
Broadcasting | ||
Development Communication | ||
Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
University School of Information, Communication & Technology | Part –A -Research Methodology (Common to CSE/IT/CA/ECE/MAE discipline) | Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total derivative etc. |
Part – B CSE/IT/CA (Subject Specific Test) | Digital Logic Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Minimization. Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point). |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality/Citizenship
Candidate should be an Indian/ Overseas Indian / Nepal citizen. Non-Resident Indians and Foreign Nationals are not eligible.
Age Limit
For MPH (FE) program the maximum age for service candidates is 45 years whereas it is 35 years for other program candidates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 1-year/2- semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme should have completed a 2-year/4- semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
OR
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D programme.
OR
Candidates who have an equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
In cases where the marks of the qualifying examination are not given by the degree awarding recognized University/ Institution, such as in case of M.D.S., M.D., M.S., D.M., M.Ch. etc, candidates, who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed, in the relevant Undergraduate Examination, shall be considered eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. Programme. In such cases, the concerned candidates shall be required to submit an undertaking that their University/ Institution does not give marks for the said qualifying examination.
Relaxation
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
HOW CAN APPLY
Application Process
The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
Docuement Required
1. Photocopy of mark sheet of secondary/ HSB or other University examination.
2. A Photocopy of attested 1st page of SSLC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.
3. A photocopy of the degree certificate as qualification proof.
4. Migration certificate from the last attended university
5. Character certificate from the H.O.D of the last attended university.
6. Proof of Date of birth
7. Gap certificate (if applicable)
8. Research proposal
9. NOC from the last employer if the candidate is employed.
10. Few copies of passport size photographs
11. GATE/ NET UGC scorecard
12. Medical certificate
Steps To Fill Exam Application Form
Step 1: Visit the official website of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (www.ipu.ac.in) and click on the 'Admission' tab and further click on 'Online Admission Form' from the drag-down menu.
Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, accept the declaration and click on 'Start' to proceed with the registration step of the application process.
Step 3: Select Ph.D. from the programme drop-down menu and register with the candidate's name, email ID and contact number. Further, click on 'Non-CET/ CET' courses based on the PhD specialization chosen.
Step 4: Candidates will receive an application sequence number, user ID and password for future logins and a link to the application form to proceed with further steps.
Step 5: In the first stage of the application form, enter personal details, such as name, parents' name, age, nationality, etc. Also, enter the present address information along with the permanent address.
Step 6: Fill in the essential qualification details, including the year of passing and the school/ institution attended. Also, enter details around the entrance exam score.
Step 7: Upload the required set of documents and pay the prescribed application fee via debit card/ credit card/ net banking.
Step 8: The last step is to take printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of application fees.
Application Fees
Candidates shall pay the Application Fee of Rs. 2,500/- (non-refundable) at the time of registration on the online portal.
EXAM CENTERS
S.No | State | City | Remarks |
1 | Delhi NCR | Delhi NCR | Faridabad, Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram |
2 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | |
3 | Karnataka | Bengalure | |
4 | West Bengal | Kolkata | |
5 | Rajasthan | Jaipur | |
6 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | |
7 | Maharashtra | Mumbai |
ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION CENTERS
1. The Examination Centre will be opened two hours before the commencement of the test. Therefore, candidates must ensure that they leave home well in advance considering all facts like traffic, location of the Centre, weather conditions, etc. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall.
2. The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card for admission in the Examination Hall. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination Hall by the Centre Superintendent.
3. A seat with a roll number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates must find out and occupy their allotted seats. If a candidate is found appearing in the Examination from a seat or room other than the allotted one, the candidature shall be cancelled.
4. During the examination time, the Invigilator will check Admit Card of the candidates to ascertain the identity of each candidate. The Invigilators will also put their own signature in the place provided in the Answer Sheet and on the Attendance Sheet.
ADMIT CARD
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the IPU PET exam:
STEP 1- Visit the official website.Click on the link ‘IPU PET Admit Card.
STEP 2- Fill in the application number and password in the given space and click on the “submit” button
STEP 3- IPU PET admit card will be displayed on the screen in PDF format.
STEP 4- Check the details printed on it and download it.
STEP 5- Take the printout of the IPU PET admit card.
RESULT
Candidates can follow the below steps to check the IPU PET exam result:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: IPU PET result will open in the form of rank list
Step 3: To save the ranklist PDF, candidates can click on download icon/button
Step 4: View the result for IPU PET exam
Step 5: Download the result and take a print out.
COUNSELLING PROCESS
IPU PET counselling will be conducted for admission to the various courses. Only PET-qualified applicants shall be considered for admission, through the University counselling, subject to fulfilment of eligibility and admission criteria. The counselling process comprises:
1. Registration
2. Fee Payment
3. Choice Filling
4. Choice Locking
5. Seat Allotment
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducted IPU CET exam every year for admission to UG, PG & PhD programs in the field of Engineering, Medical, Dental, Law, and Management. To get full information about IPU CET PhD exam, you can go to the general information button above.
Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) is a National Level Exam. For access full information of IPU CET PhD exam click on General information button above.
IPU CET is conducted only one time in a year for the admission of the candidates.
Students with a Master’s degree in M.Sc / MA / M.Tech / LLM / M.Ed / MBA / MCA are eligible to take admission to IP University PhD programmes. For detailed information of IPU CET PhD exam eligibility please click on above Eligibility button.
Yes, IPU does have counselling. After the declaration of ranks, IPU conducts counselling generally in three rounds which includes choice filling, seat allotment, fees payment, freezing of allotment, and withdrawal of admission. You can click on the General Information tab above to see the complete process of applying for the counseling process of IPU CET PhD exam.
Yes, IP University offers two specialisation courses in Nursing and Medical Lab Technology. Complete details about IPU CET PhD Exam is available on the general information section above.
The estimated take home salary of a PHD Research Scholar at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University ranges between ₹ 34,264 per month to ₹ 35,515 per month in India
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), also known as IPU, is a public university that was founded in 1998 in Delhi, the National Capital Territory.
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