DSEU DELHI Polytechnic CET Entrance Exam
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility criteria for intake of students to all diploma courses are after class X or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject, except for Diploma in Pharmacy.
Exception: To apply for a Diploma in Pharmacy, the candidates must have passed Class XII with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics (PCB/ PCM) as subjects.
Admission Process
- The eligible candidate shall appear for the Common Entrance Test conducted by DSEU. The university will offer admissions through a merit list created on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the DSEU DELHI Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (CET).
- In addition, the candidate seeking admission to Design-oriented Diploma Courses* (Applied Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Cosmetology & Health and Architecture) must have obtained qualifying marks as specified by the University in Section D of DSEU DELHI Polytechnic CET.
- Similarly, the candidate seeking admission to Diploma in Pharmacy course must have obtained qualifying marks as specified by the University in Section E of DSEU DELHI Polytechnic CET. The merit list shall include marks obtained by the candidate in Section E, in addition to the marks obtained in Section A, B and C.
DSEU DELHI Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (CET)
DSEU DELHI Polytechnic will conduct only one Common Entrance Test (CET) for all its Diploma courses on the given date. The test is divided into 5 sections, and the structure of the Common Entrance Test is as follows:
| Section | Theme | No. of Questions |
| Section A | Class X Science | 25 |
| Section B | Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, etc | 25 |
| Section C | Communication Skills | 25 |
| Section D | Design Aptitude (Applied Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Cosmetology & Health and Architecture) | 25 |
| Section E | Class XII Science and Human Body related | 10 |
Please Note –
- Section A, B and C are mandatory for all the candidates and the Merit list shall be created on the basis of marks obtained in these sections.
- Section D is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to design-oriented Diploma Courses (Applied Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Cosmetology & Health and Architecture) must have obtained qualifying marks as specified by the University in Section D of DSEU DELHI Polytechnic CET.*
- The candidate seeking admission to Diploma in Pharmacy course must have obtained qualifying marks as specified by the University in Section E of DSEU DELHI Polytechnic CET. The merit list shall include marks obtained by the candidate in Section E, in addition to the marks obtained in Section A, B and C.
- All questions contain equal marks and there is NO negative marking.
DSEU DELHI Polytechnic CET Syllabus
MATHS
- Algebra: Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression, and Geometric Progression.
- Geometry: Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, and Constructions.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric Ratios, Trigonometric Identities, and Heights and Distances.
- Mensuration: Areas, Volumes, and Surface Areas of 2D and 3D Figures.
- Statistics and Probability: Measures of Central Tendency, Probability Concepts, and Data Interpretation.
SCIENCE
1. Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Metals and Non-metals
- Carbon Compounds
2. World of Living
- Life Processes
- Control and Co-ordination in Animals and Plants
- Reproduction
- Heredity and Evolution
3. Natural Phenomena
- Reflection of Light by Curved Surfaces
- Refraction
- Refraction of Light by Spherical Lens
- Refraction of Light Through a Prism
4. Effects of Current
- Electric Current, Potential Difference and Electric Current
- Magnetic Effects of Current
5. Natural Resources
- Our Environment
ENGLISH
- Grammar: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Sentence Structure, Active and Passive Voice, and Direct and Indirect Speech.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutions, and Idioms and Phrases.
- Comprehension: Reading Passages and Answering Questions based on them.
- Writing Skills: Essay Writing, Letter Writing, and Paragraph Writing.
AWARENESS
- Current Affairs: National and International News, Sports, Awards, and Honors.
- General Knowledge: Indian History, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Polity, and Science and Technology.
REASONING
- Venn diagram & Syllogism
- Puzzle test
- Sitting arrangement
- Blood relations
- Data Sufficiency
- Numbers Series
- Ranking
- Inserting the missing characters
- Alpha-numerical sequence puzzle
- Direction sense test
- Classifications & Analogy
- Coding-decoding
- Alphabet test
- Non-Verbal Reasoning