IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Physics question paper released: 100 MCQs, 400 marks, download PDF & solutions

IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Physics question paper is out after the CBT held on April 26 (Shift 2: 02:30–04:30). The paper has 100 MCQs, 120 minutes, total 400 marks; solutions PDF available for download.

Edited by Priya Kapoor

Updated April 27, 2026 2:36 PM

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Physics question paper is available for download after April 26 exam

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Physics question paper is now available after the exam conducted by GGSIPU on April 26, 2026 . The test ran in CBT mode in Shift 2: 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM with the medium of exam as English.

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Physics question paper — exam summary

    The exam consisted of 100 MCQs to be attempted in 120 minutes . The total marks were 400 , with each correct answer carrying +4 and each incorrect response attracting -1 as negative marking.

    Particular Details
    Exam date April 26, 2026
    Conducting body GGSIPU
    Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    Medium English
    Total questions 100
    Duration 120 minutes
    Total marks 400
    Marking scheme +4 / -1

    IPU CET 2026 Ph.D. Physics question paper — section-wise split

    The paper had four equal sections with 25 questions each . Sections covered:

    • Classical Mechanics (25 questions)
    • Quantum Mechanics (25 questions)
    • Electrodynamics (25 questions)
    • Statistical & Mathematical Physics (25 questions)

    Candidates were required to attempt the full set of 100 MCQs within the allotted time. The exam used single-best-answer multiple choice format.

    How to get the question paper and solutions

    The question paper and solution PDF have been made available for download from official channels and the exam authority's disclosures. This article offers the downloadable question paper with solutions for review — direct URLs are not displayed here.

    If you appeared for the exam, compare your answers against the published solutions and calculate your raw score using +4 for each correct and -1 for each incorrect response. Official answer key and result timelines will be released by the university.

    What this record shows

    The CBT format and the uniform section split give a clear topic-wise weightage. Total marks ( 400 ) and the negative marking policy mean accuracy matters as much as speed.

    Note on official communications

    For final answer keys, cutoffs and merit list, rely on the university's official announcements. This article summarises the paper pattern and provides the question paper PDF and solution set for reference.

    FAQs

    Where to download question paper with solutions? A: Download PDFs are available from the published resources linked in this article and official exam notifications.
    What is the exam duration? A: 120 minutes (2 hours).
    How many questions are there? A: 100 multiple choice questions .
    What is the marking scheme? A: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
    What are the exam sections? A: Classical Mechanics; Quantum Mechanics; Electrodynamics; Statistical & Mathematical Physics (25 questions each).
    What was the exam mode and medium? A: Mode: CBT. Medium: English.
    When was the exam held? A: April 26, 2026 , Shift 2 from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM .
    Where will official answer key and results appear? A: On the university's official communications and authorised exam portals.

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