The IPMAT Indore exam date is released by IIM Indore & the exam is set to be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 (afternoon shift).
IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak conduct their national-level aptitude test once every year. The Aptitude test facilitates admission into their 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM). The admission process consists of the IPMAT, clearing the cut-off for which students will be shortlisted WAT & PI, respectively. IIM Rohtak will conduct a Personal Interview to test further the students based on their communication skills, educational background and general awareness. In this article, you will learn about the revised IPMAT exam pattern of IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak to better your preparation level.
Apart from IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, four more IIMs have introduced IPM in their curriculum. From the academic year 2021, IIM Ranchi, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu have also admitted students to the IPM programme. IIM Nagpur is the newest institution to join the list of IIMs that provides a 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM). IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya accept JIPMAT scores, whereas IIM Ranchi accepts SAT and IPMAT scores.
Below mentioned is the IPMAT exam pattern for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak for your understanding.
IIM Indore: IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024
The Aptitude test of IIM Indore consists of 3 sections: Quantitative Ability-MCQs, Quantitative Ability-Short Answers (SA) and Verbal Ability (VA). According to the latest exam pattern, a new short-answer questions section has been added to type the solution. Developing a concrete strategy and understanding the paper pattern well is essential to maximize your scores in IPMAT. The following table will give you a clear picture of the IIM IPMAT exam pattern:
IIM Indore IPMAT Exam Pattern: Overview
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No. of Sections
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3
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No. of Questions
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100
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Sections
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Quantitative Ability(MCQ)
Quantitative Ability(SA)
Verbal Ability
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Mode
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Online; objective
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Duration of the test
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120 mins
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Sectional Time
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Quantitative Ability(MCQ): 40 mins
Quantitative Ability(SA): 40 mins
Verbal Ability: 40 mins
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Total Marks
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400
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IPMAT IIM Indore Marking Scheme
- For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded.
- For each incorrect answer, -1 marks will be deducted.
- All the questions will be MCQ-type questions
- There will be no deduction for any unanswered questions.
IPMAT IIM Indore Selection Process
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IPMAT Indore 2024 Exam Stage
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Score weightage
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Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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65
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Personal Interview (PI) / Personal Assessment (PA)
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35
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Composite Score (CS)
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100
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IIM Rohtak Exam Pattern
The IPMAT for IIM Rohtak consists of 3 sections – Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability followed by a Personal Interview. For 2024, the exam pattern has been revised. You can have a look at the table below to learn more about the revised IPM IIM Rohtak Exam Pattern:
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Stage 1
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Time Duration for each section
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Quantitative Ability
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40
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40 minutes
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Logical Reasoning
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40
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40 minutes
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Verbal Ability
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40
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40 minutes
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Stage 2
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Online Personal Interview
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IPMAT IIM Rohtak Marking Scheme
- For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded.
- For each incorrect answer in Quantitative Analysis (MCQs) and Verbal Ability (MCQs), -1 will be deducted.
- There will be no deduction for any unanswered questions.
IPMAT IIM Rohtak Selection Process
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IPMAT Rohtak 2024 Exam
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Score Weightage
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IPM Aptitude Test 2024 Score
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45
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Personal Interview (PI)
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15
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Past Academics (10th & 12th)
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40
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Total
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100
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Major Takeaways for IPMAT Preparation
- Both the sections in IPM IIM Indore need equal importance as fetching maximum marks is important.
- The latest sectional scoring scheme given by IIM Indore is as follows: Score in QA (MCQ) = 25 * (πΆπππππππ‘π′π πππππ−πππ.πππππ)/ (πππ₯. πππππ−πππ.πππππ) Score in QA (SA) = 25 * (πΆπππππππ‘π′π πππππ−πππ.πππππ)/ (πππ₯. πππππ−πππ.πππππ) Score in VA (MCQ) = 50 * (πΆπππππππ‘π′π πππππ−πππ.πππππ)/ (πππ₯. πππππ−πππ.πππππ) Final Score= Sum of above
- Apart from clearing the overall cut-off, clearing the sectional cut-off is mandatory as it calls for the shortlisting criteria.
- Time management is an asset. Thus, candidates must keep a tab on time and follow the sectional time limit.
- Candidates must solve mock tests. IPM Mock Tests give a real-time perspective and acclimate you for the exam. Regular practice of Mock Tests is essential for excellent performance in both sections.
- A strong conceptual base in key areas like Percentage, Number System, Ratios and DI with a good application orientation is the key to cracking the Quantitative Ability section.
- Regular reading is essential to build up speed and understanding for Reading Comprehension. Additionally, you should have good knowledge and practice comprehensive grammar.
- Striking the right balance between speed and accuracy is the key to maximizing your score in IPM Exam.
IPMAT/IPM Exam Preparation Strategy
The IPMAT tests your ability to think, so choosing the right way to solve a problem is very important. When this happens, you must know a lot about the subject and the questions that will be asked. Get a good handle on the basics, and make mock tests a regular part of your study. Look at each question to see where you do well and where you don't. Read a lot to improve your reading speed and ability to understand what you read for the IPM Verbal Ability part of the test. It would be best if you made it a habit to read the newspaper daily, so you know what's happening worldwide. This will help you in the WAT and PI processes.
Tips that you should remember for exam preparation
- It's up to the candidate to make a schedule while keeping in mind what's on the curriculum.
- Make sure you discuss all the different ideas and topics.
- The IPM applicant needs to pay attention to practice tests and mock tests.
- It is important to look at the tests you have taken, figure out where you need to improve, and then work on those areas.
- Always remember that the main idea is right. Set aside any other information related to the problem before you start.
- Methodically apply the guiding idea to the information you've been given.
