Syllabus
EXAM SYLLABUS
The PhD Entrance Test (PET) syllabus at GGSIPU is discipline-specific and is designed to assess a candidate’s postgraduate-level subject knowledge and research aptitude.
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.
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 T |
EXAM SYLLABUS
The PhD Entrance Test (PET) syllabus at GGSIPU is discipline-specific and is designed to assess a candidate’s postgraduate-level subject knowledge and research aptitude.
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.
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). |
Format
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.
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Schedule
IMPORTANT DATES
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 28/10/2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1/12/2025 |
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 | 05/12/2025 |
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year. | At least one week before the conduct of PET in that discipline. |
Date of Entrance Test | 22/12/2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | latest by 10.01.2026 |
IMPORTANT DATES
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 28/10/2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1/12/2025 |
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 | 05/12/2025 |
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year. | At least one week before the conduct of PET in that discipline. |
Date of Entrance Test | 22/12/2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | latest by 10.01.2026 |
Analysis
EXAM ANALYSIS
Here is a detailed exam analysis for the upcoming IPU CET PhD Exam 2026, based on the most recent entrance test conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. This includes the last exam date, timing, shift details, exam pattern, difficulty level, cutoff trends, and expectations for 2026.
IPU CET PhD 2026 Exam Analysis (Based on Previous Year)
When Was the Last IPU CET PhD Exam Conducted
For admission to PhD programs, the university conducts the PhD Entrance Test (PET) under the IPU admission process.
The most recent exam was held on:
22 December 2025 for the Winter Session 2025–26 PhD admissions.
Important timeline from the last cycle:
Application Start: 28 October 2025
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
PhD Entrance Test (PET): 22 December 2025
Interview Process: Completed by 10 January 2026.
This exam is conducted for admission into multiple research areas such as Engineering, Management, Law, Science, Humanities, and Medical Sciences.
Exact Time and Shift Details (Previous Exam)
The PhD entrance exam is usually conducted in one main session per discipline, though the schedule may vary by subject.
Typical schedule pattern:
Reporting Time
Around 9:00 AM
Exam Time
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
In some disciplines with larger candidate numbers, the university may schedule multiple sessions across the day or on separate dates.
IPU CET PhD Exam Pattern
The PhD Entrance Test (PET) generally follows an OMR-based MCQ format.
Mode of Exam
Pen and Paper (OMR)
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions
100 MCQs
Total Marks
400
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer: +4 marks
Incorrect Answer: –1 mark (negative marking).
Medium
English
Section-wise Question Distribution
The exam normally consists of two major sections:
Part A – Research Methodology & General Aptitude
Common for all PhD applicants.
Topics include:
Research methodology
Logical reasoning
Quantitative aptitude
Data interpretation
Analytical ability
Part B – Subject Specific
Questions related to the candidate’s postgraduate specialization.
Examples:
Management ? Management theories, statistics, economics
Engineering ? Core technical subjects
Law ? Constitutional law, jurisprudence, research methods
Difficulty Level (Based on Previous Exam)
Overall Difficulty
Moderate to moderately difficult
Section-wise trend:
Research Methodology
Easy to moderate
Logical Reasoning / Aptitude
Moderate
Subject-specific section
Moderate to difficult depending on discipline.
Candidates with strong postgraduate subject knowledge generally perform well in Part B.
Good Attempts (Expected)
Because of negative marking, accuracy is very important.
Typical safe attempt range:
65–75 questions with good accuracy
Expected safe score:
240–280 marks out of 400
This range usually keeps candidates competitive for the interview shortlist.
Cutoff Trends
Cutoffs vary significantly depending on the PhD discipline and number of applicants.
Typical trends:
High-demand disciplines
(Management, Computer Science, Law)
Shortlisting score: 220 – 260 marks
Moderate competition disciplines
Shortlisting score: 180 – 220 marks
Lower competition disciplines
Shortlisting score: 160 – 200 marks
Final selection usually includes:
Written exam score
Research proposal
Personal interview.
Expected IPU CET PhD 2026 Timeline
Based on previous cycles, the expected schedule may be:
Application Start
October–November 2026
Application Deadline
November–December 2026
Entrance Test
December 2026
Interview
January 2027
However, some disciplines may also conduct a summer admission cycle depending on seat availability.
What to Expect in IPU CET PhD 2026
Exam Pattern
Likely unchanged (MCQ format with negative marking).
Difficulty Level
Expected Moderate to moderately difficult.
Competition
Increasing due to growth in PhD programs across 40+ disciplines.
Important Focus Areas
Research methodology
Statistics for research
Logical reasoning
Core postgraduate subject knowledge.
EXAM ANALYSIS
Here is a detailed exam analysis for the upcoming IPU CET PhD Exam 2026, based on the most recent entrance test conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. This includes the last exam date, timing, shift details, exam pattern, difficulty level, cutoff trends, and expectations for 2026.
IPU CET PhD 2026 Exam Analysis (Based on Previous Year)
When Was the Last IPU CET PhD Exam Conducted
For admission to PhD programs, the university conducts the PhD Entrance Test (PET) under the IPU admission process.
The most recent exam was held on:
22 December 2025 for the Winter Session 2025–26 PhD admissions.
Important timeline from the last cycle:
Application Start: 28 October 2025
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
PhD Entrance Test (PET): 22 December 2025
Interview Process: Completed by 10 January 2026.
This exam is conducted for admission into multiple research areas such as Engineering, Management, Law, Science, Humanities, and Medical Sciences.
Exact Time and Shift Details (Previous Exam)
The PhD entrance exam is usually conducted in one main session per discipline, though the schedule may vary by subject.
Typical schedule pattern:
Reporting Time
Around 9:00 AM
Exam Time
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
In some disciplines with larger candidate numbers, the university may schedule multiple sessions across the day or on separate dates.
IPU CET PhD Exam Pattern
The PhD Entrance Test (PET) generally follows an OMR-based MCQ format.
Mode of Exam
Pen and Paper (OMR)
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions
100 MCQs
Total Marks
400
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer: +4 marks
Incorrect Answer: –1 mark (negative marking).
Medium
English
Section-wise Question Distribution
The exam normally consists of two major sections:
Part A – Research Methodology & General Aptitude
Common for all PhD applicants.
Topics include:
Research methodology
Logical reasoning
Quantitative aptitude
Data interpretation
Analytical ability
Part B – Subject Specific
Questions related to the candidate’s postgraduate specialization.
Examples:
Management ? Management theories, statistics, economics
Engineering ? Core technical subjects
Law ? Constitutional law, jurisprudence, research methods
Difficulty Level (Based on Previous Exam)
Overall Difficulty
Moderate to moderately difficult
Section-wise trend:
Research Methodology
Easy to moderate
Logical Reasoning / Aptitude
Moderate
Subject-specific section
Moderate to difficult depending on discipline.
Candidates with strong postgraduate subject knowledge generally perform well in Part B.
Good Attempts (Expected)
Because of negative marking, accuracy is very important.
Typical safe attempt range:
65–75 questions with good accuracy
Expected safe score:
240–280 marks out of 400
This range usually keeps candidates competitive for the interview shortlist.
Cutoff Trends
Cutoffs vary significantly depending on the PhD discipline and number of applicants.
Typical trends:
High-demand disciplines
(Management, Computer Science, Law)
Shortlisting score: 220 – 260 marks
Moderate competition disciplines
Shortlisting score: 180 – 220 marks
Lower competition disciplines
Shortlisting score: 160 – 200 marks
Final selection usually includes:
Written exam score
Research proposal
Personal interview.
Expected IPU CET PhD 2026 Timeline
Based on previous cycles, the expected schedule may be:
Application Start
October–November 2026
Application Deadline
November–December 2026
Entrance Test
December 2026
Interview
January 2027
However, some disciplines may also conduct a summer admission cycle depending on seat availability.
What to Expect in IPU CET PhD 2026
Exam Pattern
Likely unchanged (MCQ format with negative marking).
Difficulty Level
Expected Moderate to moderately difficult.
Competition
Increasing due to growth in PhD programs across 40+ disciplines.
Important Focus Areas
Research methodology
Statistics for research
Logical reasoning
Core postgraduate subject knowledge.
Study Tips
STUDY TIPS
To ace the IPU PhD PET, focus on mastering your subject's core concepts, thoroughly understanding the syllabus & exam pattern, practicing with previous year papers & mock tests, making concise notes, revising regularly, managing your time well with a schedule, minimizing distractions, and maintaining good health.
1. Understand the Exam Structure
Know the sections, marks, and type of questions (research methodology, subject knowledge, reasoning, and general awareness).
Familiarize yourself with previous year papers to identify recurring topics.
2. Focus on Core Subject
Strengthen your domain knowledge thoroughly; read textbooks, research papers, and recent developments in your field.
Make concise notes for quick revision.
3. Master Research & Methodology
Study research methods, statistics, hypothesis testing, and research ethics.
Solve sample questions on research aptitude and analytical reasoning.
4. Practice Mock Tests
Take full-length tests under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
Analyze your performance, and work on weak areas.
5. Stay Updated
Read current affairs, research trends, and academic developments in your field.
Focus on major journals, conferences, and notable studies.
6. Revision & Time Management
Allocate daily time for theory, practice, and mock tests.
Revise your notes and formulas regularly, especially before the exam.
7. Exam Strategy
Attempt easy questions first, then move to tough ones.
Avoid spending too much time on a single question; maintain a steady pace.
STUDY PLAN
6-Month Study Plan
Months 1–2: Go through the complete PET syllabus, focus on postgraduate-level core subjects and revise fundamentals.
Month 3: Study research methodology, research ethics, and basic statistics, which are important for PET and interviews.
Month 4: Start solving previous PET papers and MCQs to understand question patterns.
Month 5: Take mock tests and analyze performance to identify weak areas.
Month 6: Revise key topics, formulas, and concepts; focus on accuracy and time management.
Work on a clear research proposal outline aligned with your chosen department.
In the final weeks, do only revision and practice, avoiding new topics.
3-Month Study Plan
Month 1: Focus on research methodology, core concepts, and subject fundamentals; revise previous PhD PET papers to identify important topics.
Month 2: Strengthen analytical, reasoning, and general awareness skills; practice mock tests and previous year questions daily; note key points and formulas.
Month 3: Concentrate on revision, time management, and weak areas; take full-length mock tests under exam conditions; focus on answer writing and clarity of concepts.
Maintain a daily schedule, divide time between theory, practice, and revision, and stay consistent for best results.
1-Month Study Plan
Week 1: Cover core concepts and research methodology, revise key topics from your subject thoroughly.
Week 2: Focus on analytical reasoning, general awareness, and research aptitude; solve previous year PhD PET questions.
Week 3: Practice mock tests daily, identify weak areas, and strengthen them with targeted study.
Week 4: Revise all important topics, formulas, and notes; take full-length mock tests under exam conditions.
Dedicate 3–4 hours daily, balancing theory, practice, and revision for maximum retention.
STUDY TIPS
To ace the IPU PhD PET, focus on mastering your subject's core concepts, thoroughly understanding the syllabus & exam pattern, practicing with previous year papers & mock tests, making concise notes, revising regularly, managing your time well with a schedule, minimizing distractions, and maintaining good health.
1. Understand the Exam Structure
Know the sections, marks, and type of questions (research methodology, subject knowledge, reasoning, and general awareness).
Familiarize yourself with previous year papers to identify recurring topics.
2. Focus on Core Subject
Strengthen your domain knowledge thoroughly; read textbooks, research papers, and recent developments in your field.
Make concise notes for quick revision.
3. Master Research & Methodology
Study research methods, statistics, hypothesis testing, and research ethics.
Solve sample questions on research aptitude and analytical reasoning.
4. Practice Mock Tests
Take full-length tests under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
Analyze your performance, and work on weak areas.
5. Stay Updated
Read current affairs, research trends, and academic developments in your field.
Focus on major journals, conferences, and notable studies.
6. Revision & Time Management
Allocate daily time for theory, practice, and mock tests.
Revise your notes and formulas regularly, especially before the exam.
7. Exam Strategy
Attempt easy questions first, then move to tough ones.
Avoid spending too much time on a single question; maintain a steady pace.
STUDY PLAN
6-Month Study Plan
Months 1–2: Go through the complete PET syllabus, focus on postgraduate-level core subjects and revise fundamentals.
Month 3: Study research methodology, research ethics, and basic statistics, which are important for PET and interviews.
Month 4: Start solving previous PET papers and MCQs to understand question patterns.
Month 5: Take mock tests and analyze performance to identify weak areas.
Month 6: Revise key topics, formulas, and concepts; focus on accuracy and time management.
Work on a clear research proposal outline aligned with your chosen department.
In the final weeks, do only revision and practice, avoiding new topics.
3-Month Study Plan
Month 1: Focus on research methodology, core concepts, and subject fundamentals; revise previous PhD PET papers to identify important topics.
Month 2: Strengthen analytical, reasoning, and general awareness skills; practice mock tests and previous year questions daily; note key points and formulas.
Month 3: Concentrate on revision, time management, and weak areas; take full-length mock tests under exam conditions; focus on answer writing and clarity of concepts.
Maintain a daily schedule, divide time between theory, practice, and revision, and stay consistent for best results.
1-Month Study Plan
Week 1: Cover core concepts and research methodology, revise key topics from your subject thoroughly.
Week 2: Focus on analytical reasoning, general awareness, and research aptitude; solve previous year PhD PET questions.
Week 3: Practice mock tests daily, identify weak areas, and strengthen them with targeted study.
Week 4: Revise all important topics, formulas, and notes; take full-length mock tests under exam conditions.
Dedicate 3–4 hours daily, balancing theory, practice, and revision for maximum retention.
General info
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.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU PET (Indraprastha University Ph.D Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Admission Purpose | Admission to Ph.D program |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Date | 22 December 2025 |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET selection process begins with the PhD Entrance Test (PET) for eligible candidates. Applicants who qualify the PET, or those exempted through national-level exams like UGC-NET (JRF), CSIR-NET (JRF), GATE, or CEED, are called for an interview by the Department Research Committee (DRC). The interview evaluates subject knowledge, research aptitude, and proposed research work.
Final selection is based on PET performance (if applicable), interview marks, academic record, and seat availability under a supervisor. Admission is confirmed after document verification and fulfillment of university requirements.
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.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | IPU PET (Indraprastha University Ph.D Entrance Test) |
Conducting Body | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
Admission Purpose | Admission to Ph.D program |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Date | 22 December 2025 |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET selection process begins with the PhD Entrance Test (PET) for eligible candidates. Applicants who qualify the PET, or those exempted through national-level exams like UGC-NET (JRF), CSIR-NET (JRF), GATE, or CEED, are called for an interview by the Department Research Committee (DRC). The interview evaluates subject knowledge, research aptitude, and proposed research work.
Final selection is based on PET performance (if applicable), interview marks, academic record, and seat availability under a supervisor. Admission is confirmed after document verification and fulfillment of university requirements.
2025 exam
LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (Winter Session) (PET) 2025 - 2026 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from October 28, 2025 to December 1, 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 - 2026 Exam will be conducted on 22 December 2025.
Candidates who qualify the PET will be required to appear for the interview. However, applicants who have already qualified for a fellowship or scholarship through UGC-NET (JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (JRF), GATE, CEED, or other equivalent national-level examinations are exempted from the PET entrance test.
IMPORTANT DATES
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 28/10/2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1/12/2025 |
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 | 05/12/2025 |
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year. | At least one week before the conduct of PET in that discipline. |
Date of Entrance Test | 22/12/2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | latest by 10.01.2026 |
PROGRAM OFFERED
For IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET 2025–26, admissions were conducted in late 2025 for the Winter Session. The application process generally closed in early December, followed by the PhD Entrance Test (PET) held in late December 2025, covering various academic disciplines.
Ph.D. programs offered in University Schools/Departments
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
Law & Legal Studies
Mass Communication
Education
Architecture & Planning
English
Disaster Management
Pharmacy
TOP COLLEGES & SEATS
For IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET 2025–26, the top colleges/institutes offering PhD programmes under Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University include:
University School of Biotechnology
University School of Chemical Technology
University School of Management Studies
University School of Environment Management
University School of Basic & Applied Science
University School of Humanities & Social Sciences
University School of Law & Legal Studies
University School of Mass Communication
University School of Information, Communication & Technology
University School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
...
LATEST UPDATE
The IPU PHD (Winter Session) (PET) 2025 - 2026 date was announced by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Interested Candidates can apply from October 28, 2025 to December 1, 2025. As per the Latest Update, IPU PET 2025 - 2026 Exam will be conducted on 22 December 2025.
Candidates who qualify the PET will be required to appear for the interview. However, applicants who have already qualified for a fellowship or scholarship through UGC-NET (JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (JRF), GATE, CEED, or other equivalent national-level examinations are exempted from the PET entrance test.
IMPORTANT DATES
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year.
Events | Dates |
Start date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 28/10/2025 |
Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) | 1/12/2025 |
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 | 05/12/2025 |
For the GGSIPU PhD Programme (Winter Session 2025–26), the PhD Entrance Test (PET) was scheduled for 22 December 2025, and the application process closed on 1 December 2025. Candidates who missed this cycle should keep an eye on official notifications for the next admission session, likely Summer 2026, as the schedule is announced annually and may change each year. | At least one week before the conduct of PET in that discipline. |
Date of Entrance Test | 22/12/2025 |
Admission (Ph.D) Notification of interview schedule on University website, conduct of interview and completion of all formalities of admission by respective schools/centres | latest by 10.01.2026 |
PROGRAM OFFERED
For IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET 2025–26, admissions were conducted in late 2025 for the Winter Session. The application process generally closed in early December, followed by the PhD Entrance Test (PET) held in late December 2025, covering various academic disciplines.
Ph.D. programs offered in University Schools/Departments
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
Law & Legal Studies
Mass Communication
Education
Architecture & Planning
English
Disaster Management
Pharmacy
TOP COLLEGES & SEATS
For IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET 2025–26, the top colleges/institutes offering PhD programmes under Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University include:
University School of Biotechnology
University School of Chemical Technology
University School of Management Studies
University School of Environment Management
University School of Basic & Applied Science
University School of Humanities & Social Sciences
University School of Law & Legal Studies
University School of Mass Communication
University School of Information, Communication & Technology
University School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
Centre for Excellence in Disaster Management
Centre of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences
University School of Education
University School of Architecture and Planning
University School of Liberal Arts
University School of Design and Innovation
University School of Automation and Robotics
These schools are considered the top choices for PhD admissions under GGSIPU, with selection based on PET performance, interview, academic background, and supervisor availability.
Seats
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has not fixed a uniform seat count for PhD programmes like UG/PG courses. PhD seats are discipline-wise and supervisor-dependent, and are announced as vacant seats for the concerned admission cycle. As per the Winter Session 2025–26 brochure, the university notified vacancies across multiple University Schools, including Engineering, Management, Sciences, Law, Humanities, Biotechnology, and IT.
HOW TO APPLY
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 (2,500/- (non-refundable) at the time of registration on the online portal.)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.
EXAM CENTERS
Examination Centre once allotted by the University will not be changed and no request in this regard will be entertained under any circumstances. In case the first and second option for centre are not invoked or due to any other reason, then the candidate will be allocated Delhi Centre only.
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 |
ADMIT CARD
The IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET admit card is released online on the official IPU website a few days before the exam. Candidates must download it using their login credentials and carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. Entry is not permitted without the admit card.
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the IPU PET exam:
1- Visit the official website.Click on the link ‘IPU PET Admit Card.
2- Fill in the application number and password in the given space and click on the “submit” button
3- IPU PET admit card will be displayed on the screen in PDF format.
4- Check the details printed on it and download it.
5- Take the printout of the IPU PET admit card.
EXAM RESULT
The IPU (GGSIPU) PhD PET result is declared online on the official IPU website after the examination. Candidates can check their results by logging in with their registration details, and shortlisted candidates are called for the interview stage.
Candidates can follow the below steps to check the IPU PET exam result:
1: Visit the official website
2: IPU PET result will open in the form of rank list
3: To save the ranklist PDF, candidates can click on download icon/button
4: View the result for IPU PET exam
5: Download the result and take a print out.
COUNSELLING PROCESS & CUTOFFS
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
CUTOFFS
For PhD admissions in IPU, there is NO fixed “cutoff rank” like UG courses (B.Tech, BBA, etc.)
PhD selection works differently:
It is not purely rank-based
It is based on:
Entrance Test (IPU PhD Test / NET score)
Interview / Research Proposal
Overall merit
So, you won’t find official “cutoff ranks” like IPU CET UG courses.
How PhD Selection Actually Works
Entrance Test
Conducted by IPU (if you don’t have NET/JRF)
Usually qualifying in nature
Exemption
If you have:
UGC NET / JRF
CSIR NET
You may be exempted from written test
Interview (Most Important)
Final selection depends heavily on:
Subject knowledge
Research proposal
Communication
Last Year Cutoff Trend (Approx Reality)
Since official cutoffs are not released, based on trends:
Qualifying marks in written test:
Around 50%–60% (General)
Around 45%–50% (Reserved categories)
But clearing written test does NOT guarantee admission
Final selection depends on interview + seats available
Expected Cutoff for 2026 (Estimate)
Written test qualifying:
General: 55%–65%
Reserved: 50%–55%
Interview plays major deciding role (60–70% weightage in reality)
Key Insight (Very Important)
Even if you score high:
If interview is weak - No admission
Even with average marks:
Strong interview + research clarity - Selection
Why No Fixed Cutoff Exists
Because PhD admission depends on:
Number of supervisors available
Research seats
Candidate quality
Interview performance
That’s why no fixed closing rank or cutoff list is published.
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