{"id":72416,"date":"2026-02-20T17:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=72416"},"modified":"2026-02-20T17:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:32:27","slug":"best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Backup Options for JEE and NEET Aspirants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every competitive exam has a different difficulty level based on the exam pattern, the number of candidates appearing for the same, and the detailed curriculum. Chasing exams like JEE and NEET is quite complex due to the volume of aspirants, which is approximately 13 lakhs, and a similar thing goes for the NEET aspirants. Candidates always have to keep a backup option to chase the best in their lives. <strong>IPMAT <\/strong>is one of the best choices that most of the candidates are not aware of, with less competition of around 30,000 (approx.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the main context behind the backup option is getting top institutes for pursuing undergraduate programmes. Not every candidate has prepared enough as per the curriculum or problem-solving within a specified duration, but some exams will give you multiple opportunities with ease of difficulty level. In today&#8217;s article we will be talking about the IPMAT exam, how it&#8217;s different from the JEE\/NEET exam, the difficulty level faced by candidates, and the most important part, top colleges accepting IPMAT scores, and more. Let&#8217;s discuss the amazing backup option in the form of the IPMAT exam for candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark><em>Join this free IPMAT preparation WhatsApp group to get free study material, strategies by toppers and experts, latest updates and more<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/K2vq6v0E95BIEhJrbi9Oyq?mode=r_c\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-1024x476.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58128\" style=\"width:864px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-1024x476.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-903x420.jpg 903w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-696x324.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER-1068x497.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IPMATBLOGBANNER.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/#What_is_the_IPMAT_exam\" >What is the IPMAT exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/#IPMAT_Indore_Exam_Pattern\" >IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/#IPMAT_Rohtak_Exam_Pattern\" >IPMAT Rohtak Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/#JIPMAT_Exam_Pattern\" >JIPMAT Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/#Why_Should_JEENEET_Aspirants_Choose_IPMAT_as_a_Backup_Option\" >Why Should JEE\/NEET Aspirants Choose IPMAT as a Backup Option?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/best-backup-options-for-jee-and-neet-aspirants\/#iQuantas_IPMAT_Crash_Course_2026\" >iQuanta\u2019s IPMAT Crash Course 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-ipmat-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_IPMAT_exam\"><\/span><strong>What is the IPMAT exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IPMAT stands for Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test, which is divided across IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT. Every year approximately 30,000 candidates appear for the same. Talking about the difficulty level of this exam, IPMAT Indore possesses a moderate difficulty level in comparison to both IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT. IPMAT Indore is conducted by IIM Indore, IPMAT Rohtak is conducted by IIM Rohtak and JIPMAT is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). These three exams are important for candidates to directly admitted to selected IIMs directly after class 12th. The detailed exam pattern of IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT is specified in the table given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ipmat-indore-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPMAT_Indore_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Time (in minutes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude (SA)<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>*SA- Short Answer *MCQ- Multiple Choice Questions<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>\u2013<br>1. The total duration of the exam is 2-hours (120 minutes)<br>2. Every correct answer gives you a +4 mark, and every incorrect answer leads to a -1 mark.<br>3. Logical reasoning is not a part of this exam; instead of that, one set of data interpretation (5 questions) is mostly asked.<br>4. The Quants short answer section is in TITA (Type In The Answer) format.<br>5. This exam has a sectional cutoff and a sectional time limit too.<br>6. IPMAT Indore also has Higher Mathematics (maths of classes 11 and 12).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ipmat-rohtak-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPMAT_Rohtak_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>IPMAT Rohtak Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Time (in minutes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note-<\/strong><br>1. There is no sectional cutoff in this exam, as admissions considers the overall score as per the IPMAT exam pattern.<br>2. Reading comprehension is a part of IPMAT Rohtak.<br>3. There is a sectional timing too.<br>4. Logical reasoning is a part of this exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jipmat-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JIPMAT_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>JIPMAT Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Time (in minutes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note-<\/strong><br>1. There\u2019s no sectional timing or sectional cutoff in the JIPMAT exam.<br>2. Here, as per the JIPMAT exam pattern, you can switch between sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-jee-neet-aspirants-choose-ipmat-as-a-backup-option\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_JEENEET_Aspirants_Choose_IPMAT_as_a_Backup_Option\"><\/span><strong>Why Should JEE\/NEET Aspirants Choose IPMAT as a Backup Option?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons that help aspirants keep the IPMAT exam as their backup option. More interesting overall, 50% of the IIT students pursue MBAs from top IIMs. Many candidates left from cracking top IITs or even the exam, which is the same for the aspirants belonging to a medical background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the IPMAT exam comes with numerous advantages, as there are fewer candidates appearing for it in comparison to JEE\/NEET. This point overall cuts the competition level, and the detailed curriculum combines aptitude level in the IPMAT exam. Through this exam, candidates can easily enter into IIMs directly after class 12th, like IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Amritsar, IIM Shillong, etc. Instead of waiting for your turn for an MBA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Candidates can seamlessly do their preparation by covering the IPMAT crash course from top mentors. You can check various features for the same specified below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iquanta-s-ipmat-crash-course-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iQuantas_IPMAT_Crash_Course_2026\"><\/span><strong>iQuanta\u2019s IPMAT Crash Course 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section will cover the detailed information about the features of\u00a0<strong>the IPMAT Crash Course<\/strong>\u00a02026 by iQuanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The syllabus will be completed in<strong>\u00a0150+ intensive LIVE interactive classes.<\/strong><br><strong>Recordings are available\u00a0<\/strong>for all the classes to revise concepts (even if you miss any session).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will be 24\/7 doubt clarification support.<br>Candidates will get access to\u00a0<strong>300+ conceptual videos.<\/strong><br><strong>80 IPMAT Full Mocks<\/strong>\u00a0(40 Full Mocks for IPMAT Indore and 20 for both IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>500+ questions with their video solutions<\/strong>&nbsp;with full access to practice materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>200+ assignments<\/strong>\u00a0and daily practice sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100+ questions<\/strong>\u00a0for practice on each topic and an\u00a0<strong>overall 3000+ questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Extra Practice Series is\u00a0<\/strong>in the form of a highly relevant set of\u00a0<strong>250 Quant questions<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>70 LRDI sets.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interview preparation<\/strong>&nbsp;is included in the course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-shadow\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/details\/ipmat-crash-course\\\" style=\"border-radius:50px\">IPMAT 2026 Crash Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/details\/ipmat-crash-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-78.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every competitive exam has a different difficulty level based on the exam pattern, the number of candidates appearing for the same, and the detailed curriculum. 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