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

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( 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 first week of May 2027 by IIM Indore for admission to 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: IIM Indore will conduct the IPMAT exam 2027 for admission to the integrated programme in management. The exam will likely be held in the first week of May 2027. The IPMAT Indore application form 2027 will be released online by the exam conducting authorities at iimidr.ac.in in the first week of February 2027, tentatively. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Indore IPM programme have to apply and appear for IPMAT exam 2027.

IPM course is a combination of graduation and postgraduation courses offered by IPM colleges. Read the article below to know more about IIM Indore IPMAT 2027 registration, admission process, application form, dates, fees, eligibility criteria, syllabus, etc.

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  • 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 a strong preparation will help student fetch a good IPMAT score. Students should begin their IPMAT preparation at least six months before exam date. They should know IPMAT exam pattern and know 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 exam and increase their chances of fetching a good IPMAT score. Check here the IPMAT preparation articles which will help the candidates in their IPMAT preparation journey:

How to crack IPMAT in first attempt? Mistakes to avoid while preparing for IPMAT
How to prepare for Class 12 Boards and IPMAT together Maths formulas to boost IPMAT score
How many daily study hours are needed for IPMAT preparation IPMAT Time Management Strategy
IPMAT Maths Preparation strategy for weak students IPMAT Exam Section-Wise Preparation Tips (QA, SA, VA): High Weightage Topics, Recommended Books
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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:

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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.

Also Read: IPMAT Syllabus for IIM Indore, Rohtak, Bodhgaya and Jammu

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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.

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027

IIM Indore IPM exam 2027 will be conducted in 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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Atharva School of Business considers IPMAT score for admission in Integrated BBA-MBA course. Aspirants can also get admission in Integrated programme based on their scores in MH CET, PERA CET or AU-AIET. Candidates must also meet course-specific eligibility for admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 4 weeks ago

IPMAT exam is conducted for two hours or 120 minutes. The sectional time limit is 40 minutes for each section. 

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Vikram Hazarika

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Answered 4 weeks ago

IPMAT, is a gateway for admission to 5 year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Indore. IPMAT is a combination of a Bachelor degree and a Masters degree. Students will be given a Bachelor of Arts, Foundations of Management and a Master of Business Administration at the end of the program

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Rashmi Shukla

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Answered a month ago

IPMAT exam is conducted for two hours or 120 minutes. There are three sections in IPMAT question paper and each section is to be solved within 40 minutes.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Registered candidates will be able to know details regarding their allotted IPMAT exam centre through IPMAT 2026 admit card. Important details such as allotted exam centre name, address, etc. will be mentioned on the admit card. 

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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Students have to report to the IPMAT exam centre by 1 PM. The exam will begin on 2 PM. Students cannot enter the exam centre again once they have submitted the exam.

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Mayank Singh

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Answered a month ago

Cracking IPMAT in one month can be difficult. But a month of practice and revision can fetch good IPMAT scores. IPM preparation 2026 should include a good study plan to prepare for IPMAT in a month.

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Saumya Jain

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Answered a month ago

IIM Ranchi will also accept IPMAT Indore scores. IPMAT Indore scores are also accepted by IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, etc. 

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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Students have to reach the IPMAT exam centre a hour before the exam. IPMAT 2026 will be conducted from 2 PM to 4 PM and so students have to reach the latest by 1 PM.

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, that is minimum eligibility to appear for IPMAT exam. Students awaiting for Class 12 results can also apply for IPMAT exam. 

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