IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Bio-Technology question paper released — download, shift timing, marking scheme and section-wise breakdown

GGSIPU has released the IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Bio-Technology question paper. The CBT was held on April 26, 2026 (Shift 2). Get key timings, paper pattern, marking scheme and section split in one place.

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Updated April 28, 2026 2:01 AM

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Bio-Technology question paper released for download

    By Ananya Divya | Updated Apr 26, 2026

    GGSIPU has released the IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Bio-Technology question paper for candidates to download. The exam was held on April 26, 2026 in Shift 2 from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM as a Computer-Based Test in English.

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Bio-Technology question paper — key details

    Particular Details
    Conducting body Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
    Exam date April 26, 2026
    Shift & timing Shift 2: 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
    Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    Medium English
    Total questions 100 multiple-choice questions
    Duration 120 minutes
    Total marks 400

    The paper is divided into four sections with 25 questions each : Molecular Biology; Genetics & Genetic Engineering; Biochemistry & Microbiology; and Biotechnology Applications.

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Bio-Technology question paper — marking & pattern

    The marking scheme awards +4 marks for every correct answer and deducts -1 mark for each incorrect response. With 100 questions and 4 marks per correct answer, the maximum possible score is 400 .

    Item Value
    Questions per section 25
    Sections 4
    Marks per correct +4
    Negative marking -1
    Maximum marks 400

    The exam length is 120 minutes , so you had on average just over a minute per question. The test was fully multiple-choice and delivered via CBT.

    Where to get the paper and solutions

    The university has made the question paper available for download from its official channels. The question paper with solutions is released for candidates to download; the article does not include a direct URL. If you plan to download, check the official GGSIPU portal or the exam notice board for the PDF.

    What this release does not cover

    Official materials did not include eligibility criteria, application or fee details, seat intake, cutoff information, or a published answer key release date in the same notice. Detailed solved answers or worked solutions beyond the downloadable PDF were not provided in the release.

    Quick facts

    • Exam mode: CBT
    • Medium: English
    • Sections: 4 x 25 questions
    • Duration: 120 minutes
    • Total marks: 400

    FAQs

    How many questions are in the IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. (Bio-Technology)? A: 100 multiple-choice questions.
    What is the duration of the exam? A: 120 minutes (2 hours) .
    What is the marking scheme? A: +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer.
    When was the exam held? A: April 26, 2026 , Shift 2 ( 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM ).
    How are the sections divided? A: Four sections of 25 questions each: Molecular Biology; Genetics & Genetic Engineering; Biochemistry & Microbiology; Biotechnology Applications.
    Is the question paper available to download? A: Yes. The university released the question paper for download via its official channels; no direct URL is provided here.
    Were detailed solved answers published? A: The release includes a question paper with solutions; extensive worked solutions or step-by-step answers were not provided in the same notice.
    Where can I find official confirmation or downloads? A: Check the official GGSIPU website or exam portal for the downloadable PDF and official notices.

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