IPMAT Syllabus 2024 – Everything in detail

IPM stands for Integrated Programme in Management, and to pursue this 5-year course, students must pass an aptitude test called IPMAT, (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test). IPMAT is held annually by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak.

Many reputed colleges, including IIFT, IIM Ranchi, Nirma University, and NALSAR, Hyderabad, accept IPMAT scores.

JIPMAT is used for admission to the IPM programme at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test based on the Class 12th curriculum.

Students from any background can successfully pass the exam on their initial attempt if they follow a proper preparation plan and strategy that strictly adheres to the IPMAT syllabus.

 

About IPM

The first three years of the course generally focus on developing a student’s management foundations. Mathematics, statistics, and economics are among the core fundamentals taught, as are political science, psychology, literature, language, sociology, humanities, and fine arts. Students are taught skills that will enable them to advance to positions of responsibility.

The final two years of the course are primarily dedicated to teaching students core management skills. Finance, Communication, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Strategy, International Trade, Quantitative Techniques, Information Systems, Operations Management, Operational Behavior, and Human Resource Management are among the core subjects.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT IPMAT

NAME OF THE EXAM

IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test).

CONDUCTING AUTHORITY

IIM Indore

LEVEL OF THE EXAM: 

National

CONDUCT REGULARITY

Once a year

MODE OF THE EXAM

Online

LANGUAGE

English

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

https://www.iimidr.ac.in/

IPMAT EXAM PATTERN

QUESTION TYPE

Multiple-choice questions and short answers

MARKING STRATEGY

+4 marks for a correct answer

  -1 point for an incorrect answer

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS

100

MARKS IN TOTAL

400

DIVISION OF QUESTIONS

Verbal Ability (MCQ) – 40

Quantitative Ability (MCQ) – 40

Quantitative Ability (SA) – 20

DURATION

120 minutes (2 hours)

SECTIONAL TIME LIMIT

40 minutes

LANGUAGE

English

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Moderate

 

IPMAT SYLLABUS 

 

QUANTITATIVE ABILITY

The IPMAT syllabus for IIM Indore Quantitative Ability, which includes both short answer and multiple choice questions, assesses a candidate’s logical thinking skills as well as their ability to quickly analyze and respond to issues. This IPMAT exam section is suitable for students who have strong quantitative abilities and formula knowledge. The questions will be grade Levels 10, 11, and 12. The table below provides the IPMAT syllabus for IIM Indore’s Quantitative Ability section.

Topics for Quantitative Ability Section

Number System

Arithmetic Problem

Algebra

Geometry

Modern Math’s

HCF & LCM

Average

Algebraic Formula

Lines

Sequence & Series

Surds & Indices

Percentage

Linear Equations

Angles

Probability

Simplification

Ratio & Proportion

Inequalities

Mensuration

Vectors

Divisibility

Boats & Streams

Logarithm

Height & Distance

Integration & Differentiation

Factorial

Mixture & Allegations

Quadratic Equations

Basics of Geometry

Permutation & Combination

WEIGHTAGE FOR QUANTITATIVE ABILITY IN THE IPMAT SYLLABUS (SA)

Here you can find the section-wise topics and their weightage in the IPMAT Quantitative Ability (SA) section syllabus.

 

IMPORTANT QUANT TOPICS

NO. OF QUESTIONS

Sequences & Series (AP, GP)

4

Algebra

4

Logarithms

4

Averages

4

Percentages

2

Probability & Venn Diagram

2

Total

20

 

WEIGHTAGE FOR QUANTITATIVE ABILITY IN THE IPMAT SYLLABUS (MCQ)

The table below shows the weightage of Quantitative Ability MCQ sections in the IPMAT syllabus. You can maximize your score by preparing accordingly.

 

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

NO. OF QUESTIONS

Number System

4

Arithmetic

8

Algebra

6

Geometry & Mensuration

5

Permutation Combination and Probability

5

Set Theory

4

Data Interpretation

5 in one set

Matrices and Determinants

3

Total

40

VERBAL ABILITY

The IPMAT Syllabus for IIM Indore includes 30 questions worth 120 marks in the verbal ability section. It is divided into three sections: grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. If a candidate has a strong command of grammar and vocabulary, he or she will easily score higher in this section. The table below shows the Verbal Ability section of the IPMAT syllabus for IIM Indore.

Topics for Verbal Ability Section

Grammar

Verbal Ability

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Noun, Pronoun, Adverb, Verb, Tenses

Error Spotting

Synonym & Antonym

Synonym & Antonym

Direct & Indirect Speech

Fill in the blanks 

Idioms & Phrases, Spelling Errors

Inference based questions

Prepositions, and Conjunctions

Sentence the Completion

Foreign Words, and Word Usage 

Assumption based questions

WEIGHTAGE FOR VERBAL ABILITY IN THE IPMAT SYLLABUS

The subject-wise topics and questions asked in the verbal ability sections of the IPMAT syllabus for the IIM Indore exam are provided to assist candidates.

 

IMPORTANT TOPICS

NO. OF QUESTIONS

Reading Comprehension

12

Fill in the Blanks

10

Sentence Completion

5

Para Jumbles

4

Sentence correction

5

Para completion

4

TOTAL

40

IPMAT – CRITERIA OF ELIGIBILITY

For enrollment in the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPMAT), IIM Indore has outlined a set of requirements. The following are the IPMAT  2024 eligibility requirements:

  • In the case of the General and NC-OBC categories, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 10/SSC and Class 12/HSC or equivalent examinations.

  • In the case of SC, ST, and PWD (DA), the candidate must have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate in Class 10/SSC and Class 12/HSC or equivalent examination.

MORE INFO ABOUT IPM

  • The Institute of Management,Nirma University Ahmedabad,  IIFT Kakinada, and NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, are three additional prestigious institutions that offer this five-year integrated course  in addition to the IIMs on the basis of IPMAT score.

  • There are essentially two phases to the curriculum; The first phase of the programme lays the groundwork. At the conclusion of the first three years, in addition to their academic work, students are required to perform a social internship.  

The second phase of the programme focuses on business management. In addition to their coursework, students in their fourth and fifth years are required to complete a business internship.

  • TAPMI Bengaluru Campus, JAGSoM Vijaybhoomi University, Mumbai, and Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh are some of the best BBA Colleges that accept IPMAT scores for BBA admission.

  • The merit list is compiled based on a student’s academic profile and entrance scores.

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