IPMAT 2021 Exam Analysis
Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )
Exam On - 4 May '26
By Anil Sable
IPMAT 2021 was conducted on July 16, 2021. Check out the complete IPMAT exam analysis shared by an expert, in the article below
IIM Indore held its IPMAT 2021 for admissions to its five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) on July 16, 2021. However, the IPMAT 2021 exam got restructured after several delays due to the pandemic situation across the globe. There were 60 questions in all, divided into three sections: Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) and Verbal Ability (MCQ). The test got shortened to 90 minutes (rather than the standard 120 minutes), with a 30-minute sectional time restriction. Each reasonable effort would get four points, while each incorrect attempt would result in a one point penalty (except for the short answer section).
- IPMAT 2021: Exam Pattern
- Sectional Analysis in IPMAT 2021
- Level of Difficulty in IPMAT for IIM Indore
- Good Attempts for IPMAT
IPMAT 2021: Exam Pattern
Check out the overview of the IPMAT 2021 exam pattern below:
- Two sections exam: There are two parts to this paper. Quantitative Ability (MCQ and SA questions) and Verbal Ability (MCQ and SA questions) are tested
- Scoring Pattern: Four points are awarded for each correct answer
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 240
- Negative Marks: For MCQs, -1 mark for each incorrect response; for Short Answer (SA) questions, there is no negative marking
- Answering Questions in a Pre-Specified Order: Candidates must answer the sections in a pre-specified order, which is the same for all candidates
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Slightly Difficult
Sectional Analysis in IPMAT 2021
Check out the sectional analysis of the IPMAT 2021 question paper below:
Quantitative Ability: MCQ and SA Questions IPMAT 2021 Analysis
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer (SA) questions made up the Quantitative Ability (QA) section of the IPMAT test pattern 2021
- Students were urged to work their way through the MCQs from easy to difficult to avoid getting negative marking by answering a difficult question
- Candidates may tackle all of the questions, ranging from simple to challenging because there was no fear of negative marking in Short Answer Questions
- Moderate difficulty, with 3-4 questions on the more challenging side
Verbal Ability: MCQ Analysis of IPMAT 2021
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- Level of difficulty: This segment was moderately challenging
- Questions in the VA: The questions were based on RC passages, vocabulary, grammar, and para jumbles
- Reading Comprehension: 3-4 paragraphs with 5 questions each from RC. The questions were based on economics, culture, and progress
- Vocabulary: There were around 10-12 questions on antonyms and synonyms are included in the vocabulary section
- Other types of questions: There were questions based on Para Jumble and Logical Paragraph Completion, Best Summary questions, Word Usage, Fill in the Blanks, and Proper Word Usage
Level of Difficulty in IPMAT for IIM Indore
Check out the overall difficulty level of each IPMAT 2021 section in the table below.
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| QA[MCQ] |
Moderate |
| VA |
Easy to Moderate |
| QA[SA] |
Moderate to Difficult |
Good Attempts for IPMAT
The table below depicts the number of good attempts at the questions in the IPMAT 2021 exam.
| Section |
Attempts |
|---|---|
| QA[MCQ] |
14-16 |
| VA |
24-26 |
| QA[SA] |
6-7 |
| Overall |
42-45 |
IPMAT QA[MCQ] Question Distribution
The following is a general breakdown of the questions in this section:
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Time and Speed |
2 |
| Geometry |
2 |
| Percentage |
1 |
| Logarithm |
2 |
| Data Interpretation |
3 |
| Arithmetic Progression |
2 |
| Time and Work |
3 |
| Permutation and Combination |
1 |
| Relations and Functions |
2 |
| Trigonometry |
2 |
IPMAT VA Question Distribution
The following is a general breakdown of the questions in this section:
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Synonyms |
1 |
| Para Jumbles |
3 |
| Reading Comprehension |
5-6 |
| Sentence Completion |
2-3 |
| Idioms and Proverbs |
2-3 |
| Vocabulary |
3 |
| Fill in the Blanks |
4 |
| Sentence Rearrangement |
3 |
| Sentence Correction |
4 |
IPMAT QA[SA] Question Distribution
The following is a general breakdown of the questions in this section:
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Average |
1 |
| Sequence and Series |
1 |
| Basic Algebra |
1 |
| Divisibility and Remainder |
1 |
| Quadrilateral(Geometry) |
1 |
| Distance, Time and Speed |
1 |
| Rectangle(Geometry) |
1 |
| Percentage |
1 |
| Functions and Relations |
2 |
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About the Author:
Anil Sable
Anil Sable works as a Product Head and Faculty of Quantitative Aptitude at a leading coaching institute in India.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Any amount of IPMAT preparation is not enough without practising previous year question papers.
- It will help candidates in identifying strong and weaknesses.
- By practicing IPMAT questions and sample papers candidates will get an insight into IPMAT exam pattern.
- Solving previous year sample papers wil
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Answered Yesterday
Check the table below to know the difficulty level of IPMAT exam over the years:
| Year | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| IPMAT 2025 | Moderate |
| IPMAT 2024 | Moderate |
| IPMAT 2023 | Difficult |
| IPMAT 2022 | Moderate |
| IPMAT 2021 | Easy to Moderate |
| IPMAT 2020 | Difficult |
| IPMAT 2019 | Difficult |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
IPMAT is known to be a difficult exam because of its mathematics component. The Quant questions include high level mathematics. The VA section is also at par but is easier than QA.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
IPMAT and JEE are two most competitive exams but cater to different fields. JEE focuses on maths and physics and JEE demands proficiency in quantitative ability, verbal ability and reasoning skills
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Preparing for IPMAT exam at home can be possible with a good IPMAT study plan. Following is advice from experts and toppers on how to create an IPMAT preparation plan:
- Candidates should use IPMAT syllabus as a guide for exam preparation. They can make a list of the subjects that study material they a
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
IPMAT exam can be a bit challenging for an average student. But, by understanding exam pattern, completing IPMAT syllabus and brushing up basics coupled with consistent practice, one can fetch good marks in the IPMAT exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students who are appearing for the Class 12 board exams and also IPMAT should know that they need to balance IPMAT preparation with Class 12 boards. Students can prioritize Class 12 board exams as they are important for academic performance and admission to IPMAT colleges.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The sectional time limit of the Quant (MCQ) section of the IPMAT Indore exam will be 40 minutes. Overall duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or 2 hours.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The sectional time limit of the Quant (SA) section of the IPMAT Indore exam will be 40 minutes. Overall duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or 2 hours.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The sectional time limit of the Verbal Ability section of the IPMAT Indore exam will be 40 minutes. Overall duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or 2 hours.
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