iQuanta IPMAT Topper Who Made It To IIM Indore & SRCC in His First Attempt

Rithik hails from Visakhapatnam and has always been clear about his educational goals. While preparing for the Class 11th and 12 boards, he had started preparing for the CA exam, but it was never his field of interest. At the same time, he was extremely diligent in preparing for the IPMAT exam and CUET examination.

His hard work and dedication paved the way when he made it to IIM Indore and SRCC. Clearing basic foundations, solving full-length mocks, doing multiple revisions, etc., are some of his strategies that helped him to clear these examinations with an excellent score. 

Eventually, he chose SRCC because of few prominent reasons to pursue his further education. Flexibility of attending classes, societal culture, access to extracurricular activities, and working on valuable internships are some of the reasons why taking admission into SRCC over IIM Indore. Yet he believes that both exams hold equal importance. Hereby, we’re sharing his preparation strategy directly with you that made him an IPMAT Topper and also helped him to qualify for the CUET exam.

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How Did Rithik Prepare for the IPMAT and CUET Exam?

Like every other student, Rithik was also nervous during his preparation stage. Along with his XII examinations, he was also preparing for the IPMAT and CUET exam. Before starting his preparation, he was very clear about completing the 70% syllabus on-time so that he can appear for the full-length mocks and sectionals to gauge his preparation level. 

The moment he completed his overall syllabus, Rithik started to attempt mocks for the IPMAT Indore and CUET entrance exam. Only for IPMAT Indore he practised around 35-40 full-length mocks. Meanwhile, for IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT, he gave only 5-10 mock tests to know the actual depth of his preparation. 

Rithik’s Preparation Routine To Study for the IPMAT and CUET 

Back from the summer holidays of class 11th, he started his preparation. His preparation climbed another stage after the month of August in the 12th grade. As said earlier, he was pretty serious about clearing the IPMAT Indore and thus put a full stop on CA preparation. He gave everything to prepare for the IPMAT Indore and had completed around 60-70% of the syllabus. 

Although, he was still left with Geometry and a few segments of Higher Mathematics. Still, it was never a big issue for him. Mainly because it was studying the high-weightage topics and attempting questions with 100% accuracy. As a result, he was pretty much confident about his preparation because he effortlessly covered the topics which helped him to achieve a desired cut-off in the IPMAT exam. 

Rithik’s Strengths and Weaknesses from the IPMAT syllabus

According to Rithik, he was average in Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability. After completing his preparation, he gave his first mock around November. His mock score in the first attempt was around 184 which was truly unbelievable for him. However, his second mock score was 113. 

This made him realise that even with strong preparation there can be significant difference in every mock so it’s vital to appear for a good number of mocks. By appearing for multiple mock tests for the IPMAT exam, a candidate gets to comprehend the repetitive mistakes and gets relevant time to fix them. 

What Role Did iQuanta Mocks Play in His IPMAT Preparation? 

For Rithik, iQuanta’s mocks have been an actual saviour. The AI-based mock performance analysis and error tracker gave him a comprehensive idea about the mistakes. Being a dedicated candidate, he fixed it which led to significant score improvement. Slowly, he started scoring around 220-240 in the IPMAT mocks during his preparation timeline.

There were around 3-4 questions from the Quants that were similar to our preparation course and the mocks provided by iQuanta. To this he also adds that every candidate must aim to practice questions from different levels. According to him, revision is also an important part of the IPMAT preparation. 

Once you develop a strong understanding about a particular QA topic and can solve Level 1 & Level 2 difficulty level, you must still continue your revision. Staying consistent with his revision is something which he suggests to every future IPMAT aspirant. Truly, continuous revision was a key factor in his preparation for all the three examinations.

Simultaneously, there were major similarities in the RCs and Para Jumbles questions. Studying through our IPMAT preparation course and mocks helped him to ace the IPMAT exam. When it comes to his preparation, he had a crystal clear aim to solve at least 1 RC daily. He followed a strategic pattern and attempted around 1-2 RCs daily. 

Slowly, it became a daily ritual for him and he was very consistent with his practice. Other than that he suggests that Para Jumbles is not something one can solve randomly. Out of 5 questions, if you’re sure about 3-4 then attempt only those questions in the IPMAT exam. Have a practical approach to build accuracy and reduce the chances of negative marking.

Rithik’s Personal Advice for IPMAT Preparation to the Aspiring Students

As said earlier, Rithik strongly believes that it’s important to complete 70% syllabus before appearing for the IPMAT sectionals and full-length mocks. Specifically, for the QA section one should focus on strengthening their conceptual knowledge from the high-weightage topics like Algebra etc. 

He also suggested that the future candidates must appear for the iQuanta mocks as it comprises questions similar to the actual exam. Besides this, he recommends the students to study via iQuanta app as it’s a one-stop destination to access the latest resources, watch topic-wise videos and get quick doubt assistance. 

Coming to the Verbal Ability section of the IPMAT exam, he suggests that flashcards are an important resource. Whenever you come across a new word then make a flashcard instantly and use them for continuous revision and rote memorization. Personally, it helped him a lot during his IPMAT preparation. 

Lastly, he also advises to practice a minimum of 1 RC per day from different genres from the VA section. Boost your preparation with the iQuanta’s daily RC series to boost your knowledge and develop familiarity with the most common type of questions.

If you’re a student looking for beneficial study resources then go through our YouTube channel. We post daily RCs, daily vocab sessions and common Quant questions that are fruitful for the IPMAT exam preparation.

Rithik’s Approach To Resolve Doubts From IPMAT Syllabus

Mainly, Rithik used to click a picture and post it on the iQuanta app. Within the next few minutes, he would receive a correct response from a top faculty member in 5-10 minutes. This reason helped him to be on his toes and get an instant clarification about his doubts from the IPMAT exam syllabus. 

Earlier, our doubt-solving facility was available on WhatsApp but now everything is accessible on the iQuanta app. It’s an ultimate platform which includes everything from study materials to 24*7 doubt solving facilities. From textual doubts to complete video solutions, we offer everything under one roof. 

Rithik’s Motivational Speech to Appear For the IPMAT Mocks

As he has been an IPMAT exam aspirant, he states that mocks are actually crucial for the IPMAT preparation. Practising mocks doesn’t guarantee admission but offers you an extensive learning for the IPMAT exam. The more mocks you solve, your conceptual understanding will be better. 

It doesn’t matter whether you’re scoring 10 or 200 in the mocks . Rithik also addresses that by appearing for different sectionals and full-length mocks will help students analyse the repetitive mistakes and improve them with proper time-management. This personally served as a biggest advantage for him. 

At the time of his IPMAT preparation, he used to appear for the mocks according to the actual exam environment. Due to this reason, every mock test felt like a real-time exam. He simulated the exam environment to become a top achiever in the IPMAT exam. Before starting any mocks, he used to sit  in front of the screen for around 15-20 minutes. Eventually he got habitual with it and became a master in time-management, decision-making etc. 

Mocks have been an actual saviour for him throughout his preparation journey. This is where he learnt about choosing the right questions with great accuracy and avoided random guessing. Overall, it’s about regular practice, precision and punctuality. Be very mindful about the trap questions and improve your IPMAT mocks score. Don’t lose motivation if you score less in the full-length mocks because with every mock your performance will improve.

What Does Rithik Advice to Students Targeting SRCC?

There will be endless chaos in a student’s life. It will be a full-fledged rollercoaster ride. It’s actually worth pursuing your education here because apart from studies you’ll also be part of several extracurricular activities and societies. 

While studying, you’ll also be doing internships, attending fests and will evolve everyday as a person. In his opinion,  SRCC carries a commendable reputation as the best commerce college in Asia and carries a legacy. So, anyone choosing SRCC will be proud of their career decisions.

How Did Rithik Tackle Challenges During His IPMAT Exam Preparation?

He was inclined towards endless doomscrolling. Hereby, he decided to take a break and deleted all the social media applications from his phone. As he was truly committed to his IPMAT preparation, he made a promise that he will not watch any kind of web-series for at least a year.

Dealing with pressure was also  sometimes difficult for Rithik. In such scenarios, he spent more time with his mother. From discussing his IPMAT preparation strategy to random gossip, it helped him to stay calm and relaxed. Other than this, he also used to take a power nap for 3-4 hours to boost his energy during his preparation timeline.

Rithik’s Approach to Manage XII Boards, CUET and IPMAT Exam

Managing all the three examinations was tough for him. However, with time the journey was smooth for him. After completing his school, he dedicatedly studied 4 hours daily for the IPMAT preparation. In this duration, he enhanced his fundamental knowledge about crucial topics and was involved in regular mock practice. 

On alternate days, he prepared for the CUET exam by reading NCERT and practising mocks. Meanwhile, he also gave around 10-15 mocks from every subject of the CUET exam syllabus. By the end, he was confident about his preparation and knew that will make it to his dream college. 

If you’re also aiming to crack the IPMAT exam in your next attempt or want to secure admission into your dream college through the CUET exam, then enrol for our IPMAT preparation course or CUET preparation classes online. Write your success story with the iQuanta team.

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