The IPMAT Indore exam is an after-12th exam that acts as a gateway to top IIMs and various other management institutes in India. There are three IPMAT exams in India which are conducted by multiple IIMs. Among them, IIM Indore was the first to start its IPM program through the IPMAT Indore exam in 2011.
In this article, we will discuss the IPMAT exam, its exam pattern & syllabus, eligibility & age criteria, weightage of IPMAT score & interview, IPMAT Indore’s score validity, selection process, previous year cutoffs, fees, and placements.
IPMAT Indore Syllabus & Exam Pattern
IPMAT Indore is considered to be the toughest exam among the IPMAT exams mainly because of its exam pattern and syllabus.
It is the only exam that has Higher Mathematics(maths of class 11 & 12), apart from that it also has a minimum sectional cutoff, irrespective of what your overall score is, you will have to clear the cutoff of each section as well as you will have to score a minimum total score (including all the three sections) to be considered for the Personal Interview round.
The exam is divided into 3 sections of 40 minutes each making it a 2-hour exam. The following is the IPMAT Exam Pattern of the IPMAT Indore Exam:-
| Subjects | Questions | Time (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude(SA) | 15 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude(MCQ) | 30 | 40 |
| Verbal Ability | 45 | 40 |
| Total | 90 | 120 |
Note-
- Logical Reasoning is not a part of the IPMAT Indore exam. Instead of Logical Reasoning questions a Data Interpretation set of 5 questions or a logical puzzle set is asked in the IPMAT Indore QA (MCQ) section. Topics like Linear arrangements, Games & Tournament, etc. are asked, check past IPMAT papers to know the type of sets asked.
- IPMAT Indore is the only exam that has a sectional cutoff for admission into IIM Indore.
- In the SA (Short Answer) section, you have to enter your answer in digits in the box provided below. There is no negative marking in this section.
- This exam also has higher mathematics which includes mathematics of classes 11 & 12.
- Since the level of difficulty is higher in this exam, the cutoffs are around 50% of the total marks for General category students and even lower for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC category students. Though general category students are advised to score around 60% of the total marks to stay safe.
- Each section has a time limit of 40 minutes, until you finish the given section you cannot go to the next section.
IPMAT Indore Syllabus
IPMAT Syllabus for the Indore exam comprises of three sections- Quantitative Aptitude (Short-Answer Based), Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ-based), and Verbal Ability. The following are the most important topics, based on their weightage in the exam:-
1. Quantitative Aptitude
Half of this exam (45 questions) consists of the Mathematics (Quants) part, making it a crucial section to crack the exam. The following are the Syllabus and the most important topics of the IPMAT Indore Exam:-
The Most Important Topics (in terms of weightage)
| Number System | Functions |
| Mixtures and Alligation | Algebra |
| Averages and Percentages | Permutations and Combinations |
| Time, Speed and Distance | Linear and Quadratic equation |
| Time, Speed, and Distance | Matrices & Determinants |
| Pipes and Cisterns | Ratio and Proportion, Partnership |
| Simple and Compound Interest | Mensuration(Surface area & volume) |
| Geometry Lines, Angles, Triangle and Properties | Trigonometry |
| Profit and Loss | Vectors |
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2. Verbal Ability
The rest half of the IPMAT Indore exam is the Verbal Ability part consisting of 45 questions. The following are the most important topics of the Verbal Ability section:-
The Most Important Topics
| Reading Comprehension | Foreign Words |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | Inference based passages |
| Idioms & Phrases | Noun & Pronoun Errors |
| Prepositions and Conjunctions | Syllogisms |
| Analogies | Logical Consistency |
| Tenses, Modifiers & Parallelism | Deductive Reasoning |
| Antonyms-Synonyms | Antonyms-Synonyms |
Also Read: IPMAT Personal Interview
Number of questions asked from different topics
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehensions (RCs) | 12 Questions (2-3 Passages) |
| Sentence Completion | Correct Word Usage | 17 Questions |
| Para Jumbles | 5 Questions |
| Idioms & Phrases | Grammar | 11 Questions |
| Total | 45 Questions |
Also Read: IPMAT Preparation Strategy
IPMAT Indore vs IPMAT Rohtak vs JIPMAT
The following table will give you a brief difference between IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, and JIPMAT exams:-
| Basis | IPMAT Indore | IPMAT Rohtak | JIPMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sectional Cutoffs | Yes | No | No |
| Logical Reasoning | Only one set of 5 questions | 40 Questions | 33 Questions |
| Higher Mathematics (Class 11&12) | 12-13 Questions | Not present | Not present |
| Sectional Timing | Yes | Yes | No |
| Interview | Yes | Yes | No |
| Conducting Body | IIM Indore | IIM Rohtak | NTA |
IPMAT Indore Eligibility Criteria
The IPMAT Eligibility Criteria is the minimum criteria that an aspirant has to meet to be eligible for this Exam. The IPMAT Indore Eligibility goes like the following:-
- Minimum Percentage:- The minimum percentage required in classes 10 and 12 to be eligible to take the IPMAT Indore exam is 60% for General/EWS/OBC category students and 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Age Criteria:- The Maximum age of a General/OBC/EWS student should not be more than 20 years of age or they shouldn’t be born before 1 August 2004. The Maximum age of a SC/ST/PwD candidate should not be more than 25 years of age or they shouldn’t be born before 1 August 1999.
Colleges Accepting IPMAT Indore’s Score
Apart from IIM Indore, there are various colleges that accept the score of the IPMAT Indore exam. The following are the colleges and their average packages.
| Colleges | Average Package |
|---|---|
| IIM Indore | 30.21 LPA |
| IIFT Kakinada | 29.10 LPA |
| IIM Ranchi | 17.30 LPA |
| Nirma University, Gujarat | 20-21 LPA |
| TAPMI, Karnataka | 18-20 LPA |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 10-11 LPA |
IPMAT Indore Selection Process
The IPM Indore Exam has two stages in its selection process; Stage-1- Aptitude Test and Stage-2- Personal Interview:-
Stage 1 (Aptitude test): As a part of the selection procedure, the candidates will have to undergo an aptitude test, conducted by IIM Indore which will test the Aptitude and Proficiency in English of the candidate.
The candidate will have to score a minimum cutoff mark set for that year by the Institute to qualify for Stage 2, i.e. Personal Interview Round.
Stage 2 (Personal Interview): Those candidates who qualify for the aptitude test round will be eligible for a Personal Interview. The Interview judges students’ level of confidence, communication skills, general awareness, persuasion skills, and knowledge. This is administered by the admission committee.
The Interview can be either online or in offline mode.
Learn more about the IPMAT Selection Process.
Weightage of Interview and Aptitude Score in IIMs
The following is the composition of the Interview and Aptitude test in IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi.
IIM Indore
| Components | Weightage (in %) |
|---|---|
| Aptitude Test Score | 65% |
| Personal Interview | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
IIM Ranchi
| Components | Weightage (in %) |
|---|---|
| Aptitude Test Score | 50% |
| Personal Interview | 30% |
| Academic Profile (Class 10 & 12 percentage) | 20% |
| Gender Diversity | 5 marks |
Also Read: IPMAT Mock Analysis
IPMAT Indore Past Cutoffs
IPMAT Cutoff is the minimum mark that you need to score in the aptitude test (IPMAT Indore) to clear Stage 1 or to be eligible for Stage 2 (Personal Interview). The cutoffs vary year to year depending upon the difficulty of the paper. The past cutoffs are mentioned below:-
2023 (90 Questions)
| Category | QA(SA)/60 | QA(MCQ)/120 | VA/180 | Total/360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 12 | 39 | 125 | 176 |
| OBC | 4 | 23 | 91 | 118 |
| EWS | 4 | 26 | 98 | 128 |
| SC | 4 | 15 | 69 | 88 |
| ST | 4 | 5 | 43 | 52 |
| PwD | 4 | 5 | 43 | 52 |
2022 (90 Questions)
| Category | QA(SA)/60 | QA(MCQ)/120 | VA/180 | Total/360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 20 | 43 | 112 | 175 |
| NC- OBC | 8 | 21 | 70 | 99 |
| EWS | 8 | 29 | 86 | 123 |
| SC | 4 | 8 | 50 | 62 |
| ST | 4 | 14 | 34 | 52 |
| PwD | 4 | 8 | 34 | 46 |
2021 (100 Questions)
| Category | QA(SA)/80 | QA(MCQ)/160 | VA/160 | Total/400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 16 | 21 | 70 | 107 |
| NC- OBC | 8 | 9 | 44 | 61 |
| EWS | 8 | 11 | 51 | 70 |
| SC | 4 | 4 | 31 | 39 |
| ST | 4 | 1 | 25 | 30 |
| PwD | 4 | 2 | 25 | 31 |
Also Read: IPMAT Personal Interview
2020 (60 Questions)
| Category | QA(SA)/40 | QA(MCQ)/80 | VA/120 | Total/240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 20 | 26 | 68 | 114 |
| NC- OBC | 12 | 13 | 43 | 68 |
| EWS | 12 | 13 | 43 | 68 |
| SC | 8 | 7 | 28 | 43 |
| ST | 4 | 4 | 20 | 28 |
| PwD | 4 | 1 | 15 | 20 |
2019 (100 Questions)
| Category | QA(SA)/80 | QA(MCQ)/160 | VA/160 | Total/400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 20 | 31 | 71 | 122 |
| NC- OBC | 8 | 18 | 40 | 66 |
| EWS | 8 | 18 | 40 | 66 |
| SC | 4 | 10 | 32 | 46 |
| ST | 4 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
| PwD | 4 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
IPMAT Indore Placements
IPMAT Indore’s score is accepted by various colleges like IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, and various other non-IIMs. To know more about the IPM Indore College Placements visit IPMAT Placements.
| Colleges | Fees | Average Placement | Highest Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | 30-35 Lakhs | 30.21 LPA | 1.14 CPA |
| IIM Ranchi | 30-32 Lakhs | 17.30 LPA | 67 LPA |
| IIFT Kakinada | 30-35 Lakhs | 29.10 LPA | 85.4 LPA |
IPMAT Indore Fees
The IPMAT Indore application fee is:-
Around Rs. 4130/-(Rupees four thousand one-hundred thirty only) inclusive of GST for General, EWS, and NC-OBC category students.
Around Rs. 2065/-(Rupees two thousand sixty-five only) inclusive of GST for SC, ST, and Pwd category students.
Check IPMAT Fee Structure.
IPMAT Indore 2024 Important Dates
The IPMAT Indore exam is usually conducted in the month of June. Approximately 75 days after the completion of Board exams of class 12. The results are out within a month and the interviews are conducted within 1-2 weeks after the result is declared.
IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT exams are also in the month of May or June.
| EVENTS | 2024 DATES |
|---|---|
| IPMAT 2024 Notification Release | February (tentative) |
| IPMAT 2024 Application Process Starts | March (tentative) |
| Last Date To Fill IPMAT 2023 Application Form | April (tentative) |
| Last Date To Submit the Application Fee | April (tentative) |
| IPMAT 2024 Admit Card Release | May Beginning |
| IPMAT Indore 2024 Exam date | 23rd May, 2024 |
| IPMAT 2024 Result | June Beginning |
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