IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Mass Communication question paper released: download details, marking scheme and section-wise breakup

IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Mass Communication question paper is available after the CBT on April 26, 2026 (shift 2). The 100-MCQ, 400-mark test ran for 2 hours; here are the paper details and marking scheme.

Edited by Shreya Menon

Updated April 28, 2026 10:00 PM

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Mass Communication question paper

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Mass Communication question paper is available for download following the CBT held by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The exam took place on April 26, 2026 , in shift 2 (02:30 PM to 04:30 PM) .

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Mass Communication question paper — exam summary

    The test was a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in English with 100 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 120 minutes (2 hours) . Total marks for the paper were 400 .

    Key facts you should note:

    • Conducting body: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU).
    • Date: April 26, 2026 (Shift 2 — 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM ).
    • Mode: CBT , Medium: English .
    • Question type: MCQs ; Total questions: 100 ; Duration: 120 minutes .

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Mass Communication question paper — marking scheme & sections

    The paper followed a +4 / -1 marking pattern. There were four equal sections of 25 questions each .

    Particulars Details
    Total Questions 100
    Total Marks 400
    Duration 120 minutes
    Marking Scheme +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
    Sections 4 sections x 25 questions

    Section-wise listing used in the paper:

    • Communication Theories — 25 questions
    • Media Research Methods — 25 questions
    • Journalism & Mass Media — 25 questions
    • Media Ethics, Law & Society — 25 questions

    What’s available and what’s missing

    Official PDFs of the question paper and solution PDFs are reported to be available for download from the exam authority. This write-up does not host any download link.

    Details not released alongside the paper include application or exam fees, eligibility specifics, cutoffs or expected qualifying marks, and dates for answer key or results. There is also no official timetable provided here for further selection stages like interviews.

    How this affects you

    If you sat for the exam, check official GGSIPU portals for the downloadable PDF and any later answer key. Use the section-wise breakdown and marking rules when cross-checking your responses to estimate a raw score.

    Quick raw-score estimate method

    Multiply correct answers by 4 , subtract 1 for each incorrect answer, and leave unattempted questions as zero. That gives your raw score out of 400 .

    FAQs

    How many questions are in the paper? A: 100 multiple-choice questions .
    What is the exam duration? A: 120 minutes (2 hours) .
    What is the marking scheme? A: +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer.
    How many sections are there? A: Four sections , each with 25 questions .
    Who conducted the exam? A: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU).
    In which medium was the exam conducted? A: The paper was in English and held as a CBT .
    Is the answer key or result date available here? A: No. No official answer key release date or result date is provided in this article—check the university’s official portal.
    Where can I download the question paper PDF? A: The question paper is reported to be available for download from official GGSIPU sources; this article does not include direct links.

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