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The IPMAT Indore 2025 exam was conducted on May 12, 2025 (2-4 PM). It was a computer-based test. This exam is for admissions to the five-year integrated program in management offered by the prestigious IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar and IIM Shillong. The paper was expected to follow the pattern of the previous year. Our experts at Hitbullseye have conducted an in-depth analysis of the IPMAT Indore 2025 exam. Complete exam analysis will be provided after the completion of the exam.

IPMAT Indore 2025 Exam Pattern: Complete Overview

Exam Structure	Details
Mode of Exam	Online
Duration of Exam	120 minutes (2 hours)
Number of Sections	3 Sections
Section Names	1. Verbal Ability (MCQ) 2. Quantitative Ability (MCQ) 3. Quantitative Aptitude (Short Answer - SA)
Total Number of Questions	90
Marking Scheme	+4 for every correct answer -1 for every incorrect answer No Negative Marking for Short Answers (SA)

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IPMAT Indore 2025 Question Paper Analysis

Verbal Ability Section

The Verbal Ability (VA) section was easy to moderate, containing a total of 45 questions. It was a lengthy section that featured multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The section included a mix of inference-based questions and an extra Reading Comprehension (RC) passage, which replaced the word-meaning-based questions. Students had to choose the correct option from four choices.

Topic	Number of Questions (Approx.)
Reading Comprehension (based on Social Media, Economy, Business)	18
Grammar-Based Fill-in-the-blanks	2
Fill in the blanks	4 - 5
Sentence Correction	5 - 6
Para Jumbles	5

Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section

The Quantitative Ability (QA) section (MCQs) was moderate to difficult. It consisted of 30 questions. This section was quite tricky and included several calculation-based Data Interpretation (DILR) questions. Geometry questions were prominent, and the section was lengthy.

Topic	Number of Questions (Approx.)
Data Interpretation (Calculation-based)	5
Circles, Triangles, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry	6 to 8
Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Distance (Lengthy)	2
Set Theory	2
Remainders	1
Logarithm	1
Quadratic Maxima, Minima, and Modulus	2
AP/GP	2
Permutation and Combination	1
Probability	1

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Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) Section

The second part of the Quantitative Ability (QA) section was Short Answer (SA) type, consisting of 15 questions. This section was considered difficult. One major highlight of this year's paper was a set on Logical Reasoning based on grouping.

Topic	Number of Questions (Approx.)
Arithmetic- Time and Work	1
Permutation and Combination	1
Linear Equations	1
Numbers (Perfect Squares based)	1
Venn Diagrams	1
Remainder Theorem (Quadratic Equations)	1
Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry	2
GP	1

Key Takeaway for 2026 Aspirants

Data Interpretation has become very important in IPMAT Indore. It has appeared in both Quantitative Aptitude sections (Short Answers & MCQ). Start practicing calculation intensive and logic based DI sets at the earliest.
Arithmetic and Number Systems is not sufficient for preparation. You must also build strong foundations in Algebra and Higher Mathematics.
As the exam increasingly features mixed-concept problems it is important to practice multi-concept application questions once individual topics are covered.
The Reading Comprehension section has increased from 2 to 3 sets this year. Build comfort with a variety of genres—factual, abstract, and opinion-based—from the beginning.
IPMAT Indore is becoming more competitive each year, favoring students with a strong math background. However, students with the right strategy, early preparation, and consistent practice can absolutely crack it with grit and determination.

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