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Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT)

IPMAT is the entrance examination conducted by IIM Indore for admission to its five-year Integrated Programme in Management.

Duration 2 hours
Frequency Once a year
Questions 90

Overview

The Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is the entrance examination conducted by IIM Indore for admission to its five-year Integrated Programme in Management. The programme is designed for students who want to pursue management education after completing Class 12.

IPMAT evaluates candidates through sections that assess quantitative ability and verbal ability. Shortlisted candidates may proceed to the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview as part of the admission process.

Students preparing for IPMAT should focus on conceptual clarity, regular practice, reading skills, and effective time management to improve their speed and accuracy.

Timeline

Important Dates

Mark your calendar with these key dates

Application Start Date

March 2, 2026

02 Mar
17 Mar

Application End Date

March 17, 2026

Test date

May 4, 2026

04 May
Structure

Exam Pattern

Detailed breakdown of the exam structure

  • Total: 90 questions
  • Maximum Marks: 360
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Time per Section: 40 minutes
Subject Questions Marks/Q Negative Total Marks
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) 30 4 -1 120
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) 15 4 0 60
Verbal Ability (MCQ) 45 4 -1 180

Syllabus

Complete syllabus breakdown

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, and Data Interpretation.

Verbal Ability

Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Grammar, and Idioms & Phrases.

Eligibility Criteria

Check if you meet the requirements

Candidates applying for the IIM Indore Integrated Programme in Management should have passed Class 10 and Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Students appearing for their Class 12 examination may also apply, subject to meeting the prescribed requirements.

The eligibility conditions, qualifying examination years, age requirements, and other admission criteria can vary by admission cycle. Candidates should check the latest IIM Indore admission guidelines before applying.

Participating Colleges

Top institutions accepting this exam

Institutes accepting IPMAT scores may vary by admission cycle. Candidates should check the latest official admission information of each institute before applying.

Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur)

📍 Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

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Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur)

📍 Sambalpur, Odisha

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Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi)

📍 Ranchi, Jharkhand

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Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar)

📍 Amritsar, Punjab

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Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong)

📍 Shillong, Meghalaya

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Previous Year Cut-offs

Historical cut-off trends

Category QA-SA QA-MCQ Verbal Ability
General 28 27 111
EWS 16 17 79
NC-OBC 16 14 70
SC 12 10 58
ST 8 8 49
PwD 4 3 30

Previous Year Papers

Practice with past exam papers

2026

IPMAT Indore 2026 Question Paper PDF

Moderate
2025

IPMAT Indore 2025 Question Paper PDF

Moderate
2024

IPMAT Indore 2024 Question Paper PDF

Moderate

Preparation Tips

Effective preparation strategies for success

    • Strengthen your fundamentals in quantitative aptitude.
    • Practise arithmetic and mathematical concepts regularly.
    • Develop strong reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.
    • Read newspapers, articles, and quality publications regularly.
    • Solve questions within a fixed time to improve speed.
    • Attempt IPMAT mock tests to assess your preparation.
    • Review mistakes and work on weaker areas.
    • Practise previous-year questions and sample papers.
    • Maintain a consistent revision schedule.
    • Check the latest IPMAT pattern and syllabus before final preparation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this exam

The exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at designated test centres.

The total duration is 2 hours, with 40 minutes allotted to each section.

The Aptitude Test Score carries 65% weight, while the Personal Interview carries 35%.

Yes. Candidates must obtain the minimum marks specified by IIM Indore in all three sections to enter the eligible pool for PI shortlisting.

There are three sections: QA-MCQ, QA-Short Answer and Verbal Ability-MCQ.

Candidates who have completed Class 12 or are appearing for it and meet IIM Indore's prescribed academic and age requirements can apply.

Apart from IIM Indore, the IPM AT score is used by several institutes, including IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Shillong, IIFT, Nirma University and NALSAR, among others.

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