IPMAT 2027: Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Registration, Preparation Tips

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2027 ( IPMAT )

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IIM Indore conducts IPMAT exam for admission to integrated management programme. IPMAT 2027 will likely be held in first week of May 2027. In this article, aspiring candidates can find all the details about IPMAT Indore 2026 registration, fees, exam date, syllabus, etc.

IPMAT 2027 will likely be held in the first week of May 2027 by IIM Indore for admission to the Integrated Management Programme. In this article, candidates can find all details about IPMAT Indore 2027 registration, fees, exam date, syllabus, etc.

IPMAT 2027

IPMAT Indore 2027

IPMAT 2027 will be conducted by IIM Indore to offer admissions into the integrated programme in management. The IPMAT exam will most likely be held in the first week of May, 2027. The IPMAT Indore registration form 2027 will be available online in the first week of February 2027 (tentatively), on the official website at iimidr.ac.in. Students who are seeking admission in the IPM programme at IIM Indore need to apply and appear for the IPMAT exam 2027. 

IPM is a program that consists of both graduation and postgraduation courses offered by IIM Indore. To know more about IPMAT 2027 registration, admission process, application, fees, eligibility criteria, etc., scroll down. 

Table of contents
  • IPMAT 2027 Dates and Events
  • IPMAT Indore Exam Preparation 2027
  • IPMAT 2027 Syllabus
  • IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027

IPMAT 2027 Dates and Events

Check below to know important IPMAT 2027 exam dates and events:

Events Dates
Application form release First week of February 2027
Last date to apply for IPMAT Indore 2027 Last week of March 2027
IPMAT admit card release Last week of April 2027
IPMAT 2027 exam First week of May 2027
Online PI call First week of June 2027
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IPMAT Indore Exam Preparation 2027

IPMAT exam preparation requires dedication and discipline. Completing the complete IPMAT syllabus 2027 is one of the first steps for a good IPMAT preparation plan. The IPMAT 2027 syllabus, coupled with strong preparation, will help students fetch a good IPMAT score. Students should begin their IPMAT preparation at least six months before the exam date. They should know the IPMAT exam pattern and the difficulty level. Also, time management plays an important role in IPM preparation.

Referring to recommended books and study material, solving PYQs, and revision together will help the students prepare well for the exam and increase their chances of fetching a good IPMAT score. Check out the IPMAT preparation articles here, which will help the candidates in their IPMAT preparation journey:

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IPMAT 2027 Syllabus

IIM Indore IPM syllabus 2027 will be spread across three sections, i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude SA, and Verbal Ability. Quantitative Ability section will be divided into two sections and will have questions based on Class 9 to Class 12 mathematics. The questions will be based on QA topics such as:

Topic Subtopics
Number System HCF and LCM, Surds and Indices, Factors, Simplification, BODMAS rules, Properties of Numbers, Integers, Roots, Decimals
Algebra Simple and Quadratic Equations, Logarithms, Functions and Graphs, Algebraic Formulas, Linear Equations, Inequalities
Arithmetic Time, Work and Distance, Speed and Distance, Averages, Partnerships, Profit, loss and Discount, Boats and Streams, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Age, Mixtures and Allegation
Geometry Basics of Geometry, Mensuration, Angles, Lines, Graphs, Circles, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry, Triangles, Heights
Modern Math Probability, Vectors, Data Interpretation, Series, Arrangements, Sequences, Determinants, Permutation and
Combination, Set Theory, Integration and Differentiation

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Q:   What is the medium and structure of IPMAT exam?
A: 

Medium of IPMAT question paper is English. Paper structure of IPMAT exam is:

  • IPMAT exam will be conducted in CBT test mode
  • Duration of exam is 120 minutes
  • IPM exam has MCQs and short answer type questions as well
  • Each question carries four marks and one mark is deducted for incorrect answers
  • There are three sections, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, MCQ, Quantitative Aptitude, SA.
  • Total number of questions can be between 90 and 100. 
Q:   What is the IPMAT exam?
A: 

IPMAT exam full form is Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test. It is conducted by IIM Indore for admission to the 5-year IPM programme. 

This entrance exam is a dual-degree programme that combines undergraduate, BA in Foundations Management and post graduate (MBA) degrees. The exam aims to checks aptitude in Quantitative Ability (QA) and Verbal Ability.

Q:   Is the IPMAT exam given online or offline?
A: 

The IPMAT exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. The exam is conducted once every year for admission to the five year integrated programme in management. The exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode or online mode every year. The complete IPMAT admission process is online. Students who have filled the IPMAT application form online on the official website will be required to appear for the online exam on the designated exam centre. The students need to reach the exam centre in order to take the online test. For the multiple-choice questions, students will be required to select the radio button on the computer screen against the correct answer and for the short-answer type questions, students will be required to type in their answers on the answer tupple given on the screen. 

Q:   Can I prepare for IPMAT without coaching?
A: 

Yes, many students have cleared IPMAT without any formal coaching. What matters is how well one understands concepts, apply them under timed conditions, and adapt based on mock test analysis.

IPMAT syllabus for the Verbal Ability section will have topics on 

  • Grammar
  • Para Jumbles
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Phrases
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Analogy
  • Error Spelling
  • Vocabulary
  • Articles
  • Fill in the blanks, etc.
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Q:   What is the ideal time to prepare for IPMAT?
A: 

Aspirants should start preparing for the IPMAT exam at least six months before the test date. IPMAT preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases -

  1. Covering the syllabus
  2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions
  3. Revision.

The IPMAT syllabus includes the following topics: Verbal Skills: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc., Analytical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism.

Quantitative Skills: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc.

You can read the following IPMAT books for exam preparation:

1. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

2. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

3. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin

4. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma

5. Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books

6. Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal.

Q:   Is the IPMAT cut-off the same for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?
A: 

No the IPMAT cutoff for IIM INdore and IIM Rohtak are not the same. Both the IIMs conduct different IPMAT exams. IIM Indore conducts IPMAT Indore and the exam conducted by IIM Rohtak is called the IPMAT Rohtak exam. Thus, both the institues have different cutoff and selection processes. Various factors such as number of applicants, difficulty level, number of seats available for the programme and overall performance of the candidates affect different cutoffs. 

Q:   What is the expected IPMAT cutoff?
A: 

Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2026 expected cutoff:

SectionExpected IPMAT cutoff 2026 (Section-wise)
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)7 to 9
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)12 to 14
Verbal Ability35 and above
Q:   How many attempts are there in IIM Indore IPM entrance exam?
A: 

The attempts at IPMAT Indore depend on the age criteria of the candidate. The eligibility criteria in terms of age for this entrance is that the candidate should be a maximum of 20 years of age as of July 31, 2026, (for IPMAT Indore 2026) if you belong to the General, OBC or EWS category. Whereas there is 5-year relaxation for SC, ST and PWD candidates.

The IPMAT exam is conducted only once a year, and the candidates must aim to crack the exam on the first attempt. However, if they did not score well in the first attempt and their eligibility is still valid for the next year, then the students can definitely give a second try at the exam. 

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027

IIM Indore IPM exam 2027 will be conducted in a computer-based test format. The IPMAT question paper will have MCQ-type questions and also Short-Answer Type questions. The duration of the IPMAT 2027 exam will be two hours. Check the table below to know the detailed IPMAT paper pattern 2027:

Exam structure

Details

Number of sections

3 sections

  • Quantitative Ability (MCQs)
  • Quantitative Ability (SA)
  • Verbal Ability  

Duration

Two hours

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode (CBT)

Total number of questions

15 short-answer-type questions

75 multiple-choice questions

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Marking scheme

+4 for every correct answer
-1 for every incorrect answer

No deduction of marks for un-attempted questions

 

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