IM Indore and IIM Rohtak hold their own national aptitude tests every year for admission to their 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM). Students need to clear the IPMAT exam to be shortlisted for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). IIM Rohtak also conducts a Personal Interview to assess candidates on communication skills, education background, and general awareness. This article explains the updated IPMAT exam pattern of IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak to help you prepare better.
Besides these two, five other IIMs have started offering IPM. Since 2021, IIM Ranchi, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Shillong have admitted students to their IPM programs. IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya accept JIPMAT scores, while IIM Ranchi accepts both SAT and IPMAT scores. IIM Amritsar is the newest IIM to start the 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM).
IIM Indore: IPMAT Exam Pattern 2026
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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120
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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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480 MAX
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IPMAT IIM Indore Marking Scheme
- For each correct response 4 marks shall be given .
- For each incorrect response -1mark shall be deducted .
- All the questions shall be MCQ-type questions
- There shall not be any deduction for any unattempted question.
IPMAT IIM Indore Selection Process
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IPMAT Indore 2026 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 2026 Exam Stage
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Score Weightage
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Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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55
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Personal Interview (PI)
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15
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Class X Marks
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10
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Class XII Marks
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20
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Composite Score (CS)
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100
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IIM Rohtak Exam Pattern
IPMAT IIM Rohtak comprises 3 sections-Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability followed by a Personal Interview. From 2024 onwards, the exam pattern has been revised. You can 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.
- All the questions shall be MCQ-type questions
- There will be no deduction for any unanswered questions.
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.
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