IPMAT (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test - IIM Indore & IIM Rohtak)
Overview
IPMAT is the entrance for the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) - a combined BBA + MBA - offered by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak (each conducts its own IPMAT), with several other IIMs/institutes running similar 5-year programmes. It is one of the few routes into an IIM straight after Class 12.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer-based test
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:Section-wise
Marking Scheme:+4 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQ); no negative in short-answer (confirm in brochure)
Sections
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
- Questions•- Marks
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)
- Questions•- Marks
Verbal Ability
- Questions•- Marks
Syllabus
Quantitative Ability
- Number system & arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry & mensuration
- Data interpretation
Verbal Ability
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar & vocabulary
- Para jumbles
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed/appearing Class 12 with minimum 60% (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Maximum age limit (around 20 years; check the brochure)
Important Dates
Registration
February-April 2027 (tentative - confirm on the official website)
Exam
May 2027 (tentative - confirm on the official website)
Application Process
- Register on the IIM Indore / IIM Rohtak admissions portal
- Pay the fee & download the admit card
- Shortlisted candidates attend WAT/PI rounds
💡 Preparation Tips
- Master Class 11-12 quantitative concepts & speed maths
- Build reading-comprehension stamina
- Practise IPMAT-pattern short-answer questions
❓ FAQs
Can I join an IIM after Class 12?
Yes - through the 5-year IPM via IPMAT at IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak and a few others.
Is IPMAT Indore the same as IPMAT Rohtak?
They are separate exams with similar patterns; you apply to each institute individually.