In this article, we will discuss the IPMAT Syllabus and the important topics along with how to prepare for each of the sections in the IPMAT exam (Indore, Rohtak & JIPMAT)
The Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) exam mainly consists of three subjects namely, IPMAT Quantitative Aptitude, IPMAT Logical Reasoning, and IPMAT VARC, the composition of which varies in each of the exams.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The syllabus is almost the same in all three exams with slight variations in topics and the difficulty level of the questions.
Let’s discuss in detail the exam pattern, types of questions, and the subjects asked in the IPMAT exams.
Note- Every correct answer gives you a +4 mark and every incorrect answer gives you a -1 mark.
IPMAT Indore Syllabus and Exam Pattern
IIM Indore conducts the IPMAT Indore exam, and its score can secure admission to IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIFT Kakinada, and other B-schools. IPMAT Indore is considered the toughest among the IPMAT exams primarily because it includes Higher Mathematics and has a challenging exam pattern.
IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 15 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) | 30 | 40 minutes |
| Verbal Ability | 45 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 90 | 120 minutes |
Key Takeaways
- IPMAT Indore is the only exam that has Higher Mathematics (Mathematics of Class 11&12) in its syllabus.
- There’s No negative marking in the Quantitative Aptitude (SA) section.
- This exam does not include Logical Reasoning; instead, it includes one set of Data Interpretation.
- IPMAT Indore is the only exam that has a sectional cutoff.
- Each section has a time limit, until you finish the given section you cannot go to the next section.
Here are the section-wise topics from which the questions are generally from:-
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IPMAT Indore Quantitative Ability Syllabus
As mentioned above IPMAT Indore is the only exam that has Higher Mathematics in its syllabus. The exam mostly asks the following topics:-
| Quantitative Ability |
|---|
| Number System |
| Work-Related Problems |
| Time, Speed & Distance |
| Pipes and Cisterns |
| Permutations and Combinations, Probability |
| Averages and Percentages |
| Partnership |
| Vectors |
| Roots, Indices, Surds |
| Matrices and Determinants |
| Integration & Differentiation |
| Simple & Compound Interest |
| Profit & Loss |
| Geometry and Mensuration |
| Algebra |
| Linear and Quadratic Equations |
| Trigonometry |
| Ratio and Proportion |
| Mixtures and Alligation |
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IPMAT Indore Verbal Ability Syllabus
The Verbal Ability section of IPMAT Indore involves the following topics:
| Verbal Ability |
|---|
| Deductive Reasoning |
| Logical Consistency |
| Syllogisms |
| Inference based Passages |
| Idioms and Phrases |
| Foreign words |
| Analogies |
| Tenses, Modifier & Parallelism |
| Reading Comprehensions |
| Noun and Pronoun Errors |
| Antonyms-Synonyms |
| Prepositions and Conjunctions |
| Etymology and Roots |
| Subject- Verb Agreement |
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IPMAT Rohtak Syllabus
IIM Rohtak conducts this exam, and its score is valid in IIM Rohtak, TAPMI, and NALSAR. This exam is considered easier compared to the IPMAT Indore exam. IPMAT Rohtak is comparatively easier than the IPMAT Indore exam.
| Subjects | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning (LR) | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 minutes |
Key Takeaways
- Logical Reasoning is a part of this exam.
- There is no sectional cutoff in this exam; admissions considers the overall score.
- Each section has a time limit, until you finish the given section you cannot go to the next section.
- Reading Comprehension is a part of IPMAT Rohtak.
Also Read: IPMAT Selection Process - Here are the section-wise topics from which the questions are generally from:-
IPMAT Rohtak Quantitative Ability Syllabus
Here is a list of topics asked in the Quants section of the IPMAT Rohtak exam:-
| Quantitative Aptitude |
|---|
| Profit and Loss |
| Linear and Quadratic Equations |
| Simple and Compound Interest |
| Ratio and Proportion |
| Mixtures and Alligation |
| Permutations and Combinations, Probability |
| Mensuration and Geometry |
| Averages & Percentages |
| Roots, Indices, Surds |
| Time, Speed & Distance |
| Work-Related Problems |
| Pipes & Cisterns |
| Number System |
| Algebra |
| Partnership |
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IPMAT Rohtak Logical Reasoning Syllabus
The LRDI section of the IPMAT Rohtak exam covers the following topics:-
| Logical Reasoning |
|---|
| Inferences and Judgments |
| Critical Reasoning |
| Assertions and Reasons |
| Course of Action |
| Strong and Weak Arguments |
| Probably True or False |
| Statements and Assumptions |
| Syllogisms |
| Binary Logic |
| Coding and Decoding |
| Blood Relations |
| Logical Sequence Series |
| Arrangements |
| Venn Diagrams |
| Cubes and Dices |
Also Read: Latest IPMAT Eligibility Criteria
IPMAT Rohtak Verbal Ability Syllabus
The VARC section of the IPMAT Rohtak exam covers the following topics:
| Verbal Ability |
|---|
| Deductive Reasoning |
| Subject- Verb Agreement |
| Inference based Passages |
| Etymology and Roots |
| Logical Consistency |
| Prepositions and Conjunctions |
| Idioms and Phrases |
| Analogies |
| Tenses, Modifier & Parallelism |
| Reading Comprehensions |
| Noun and Pronoun Errors |
| Antonyms-Synonyms |
JIPMAT Syllabus
NTA conducts this exam, and its score is valid in IIM Jammu, IIM Bodhgaya, and some other B-schools. The JIPMAT exam is considered the easiest among the IPMAT exams.
| Subjects | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 33 | – |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LRDI) | 33 | – |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | – |
| Total | 120 | 150 minutes |
Key Takeaways
- No interview is conducted after the JIPMAT exam; students are directly admitted to the college.
- There’s no sectional timing or sectional cutoff in the JIPMAT exam.
- Here you can switch between sections.
JIPMAT is considered the easiest among all the IPMAT exams, mainly because of its exam pattern.
Read the JIPMAT Syllabus for a detailed syllabus of the JIPMAT exam.
JIPMAT Quantitative Ability Syllabus
Here is a list of topics asked in the Quants section of the JIPMAT exam:-
| Quantitative Aptitude |
|---|
| Profit and Loss |
| Linear and Quadratic Equations |
| Simple and Compound Interest |
| Ratio and Proportion |
| Mixtures and Alligation |
| Permutations and Combinations, Probability |
| Mensuration and Geometry |
| Averages & Percentages |
| Roots, Indices, Surds |
| Time, Speed & Distance |
| Work-Related Problems |
| Pipes & Cisterns |
| Number System |
| Algebra |
| Partnership |
Also Read: IPMAT Cutoffs of all the IPM Colleges
JIPMAT Logical Reasoning Syllabus
The LRDI section of the JIPMAT exam covers the following topics:-
| Logical Reasoning |
|---|
| Inferences and Judgments |
| Critical Reasoning |
| Assertions and Reasons |
| Course of Action |
| Strong and Weak Arguments |
| Probably True or False |
| Statements and Assumptions |
| Syllogisms |
| Binary Logic |
| Coding and Decoding |
| Blood Relations |
| Logical Sequence Series |
| Arrangements |
| Venn Diagrams |
| Cubes and Dices |
Also Read: IPMAT Mock Interview
JIPMAT Verbal Ability Syllabus
The VARC section of the JIPMAT exam covers the following topics:-
| Verbal Ability |
|---|
| Deductive Reasoning |
| Subject- Verb Agreement |
| Inference based Passages |
| Etymology and Roots |
| Logical Consistency |
| Prepositions and Conjunctions |
| Idioms and Phrases |
| Analogies |
| Tenses, Modifier & Parallelism |
| Reading Comprehensions |
| Noun and Pronoun Errors |
| Antonyms-Synonyms |
Also Read: IPMAT Mock Analysis
IPMAT Syllabus Preparation tips
As all of you now know the syllabus and the exam pattern, the question that comes to everyone’s mind is how to approach or start their syllabus, here’s the best way to start or fuel your preparation.
- Start your practice with topics with a high weightage in the exam, refer to the table above.
- Divide your time and give equal importance to every section.
- Don’t sit for long hours in your initial preparations, if you do not have a habit of it. Increase your study hours gradually.
- iQuanta LRDI mentor Yogesh Joshi initiated a 10/10/10 strategy for IPMAT aspirants, which means aiming to target 10 questions in each section (i.e., Quants, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability) daily.
By doing so you will cover 30 questions each day, which is 900 questions monthly, by strategically targeting each topic. With continued practice, you can also increase the number of questions. - For the VARC section, Start reading newspaper or news articles online which will help you to improve your vocabulary as well as your general knowledge, which can help you in acing the interviews.
- To understand how questions are asked and to identify consistently covered topics in the exam, refer to previous year’s question papers.
- Try to give as many mock tests as you can. It will help you to understand how to solve the questions in a specified time.
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