IPM Rohtak Exam Pattern 2026: Know Latest Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Yes, the IPM AT exam has negative markings. Each question in the IPM Aptitude Test carries four marks. And for every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. This means that if the candidate has five correct answers then 20 marks will be added to the IPM AT overall score. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect. To avoid maximum marks deduction, candidates must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the candidate is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions.

No, the IPM Rohtak entrance exam does not have any subjective questions. There are 120 multiple-choice questions. These questions are divided across the three sections of the IPM AT question paper. Each section in the IPM Aptitude Test carries 40 multiple choice questions for four marks each. Candidates should carefully prepare for the exam, as there is a sectional time limit as well as negative marking in the IPM AT question paper. 

The IPM Rohtak entrance exam consists of multiple sections, including Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability. All the sections in the IPM Aptitude Test question paper carries multiple-choice questions. There are no subjective questions in the IPM AT exam. Each question carries four marks. One mark will be deducted from the total score for each incorrect answer. The students have to complete the exam within two hours or 120 minutes. Given below is the number of questions in each section:

Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions

Verbal Ability: 40 questions

Logical Reasoning: 40 questions

The duration of the IPM AT exam is decided by the exam conducting authority, IIM Rohtak. The IPM Aptitude Test is conducted every year in the computer-based test mode across various test centres in the country. The duration of the exam is two hours or 120 minutes. The candidates appearing for the IPM AT must know that there is a sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section. There are three sections in the IPM AT exam and each section is to be attempted within the limited time frame. 

IPMAT and IPM Aptitude Test (IIM Rohtak) have similar syllabus but the difficulty level is different. Both exams have Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections. However, IIM Rohtak's IPMAT exam has an additional section- Logical Reasoning. While IPM Aptitude Test is an easy exam, IIM Indore's IPMAT is moderately tough but to say which is better totally depends upon the college a candidate is targeting for the five-year integrated programme. The participating colleges for both exams are different. If a candidate's dream college accepts IPMAT score, then they should appear for IPMAT exam. The IPMAT exam conducted by IIM Indore is accepted by other institutes such as IIFT, IIM Ranchi, Nirma University,  Alliance University,  NICMAR University,  Department of Management Studies and NALSAR University of Law. The benefit of IPMAT by IIM Indore is that the exam is accepted by multiple top management insitutes in country, whereas the one conducted by IIM Rohtak is only accepted by IIM Rohtak. 

IPMAT Rohtak exam pattern is:

Section 1: Verbal Ability: This section tests the candidate's English language skills. It consists of 40 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's understanding of topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, etc.

Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude: This section tests the candidate's quantitative skills. It consists of 40 MCQs too. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry etc. 

Section 3: Logical Reasoning: This section tests the candidate's critical reasoning and logical aptitude. This section too, like the previous section, includes 40 MCQs and important topics under this section are Blood Relations, Visual Puzzles, Syllogisms, Arguments, etc. 

For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded four marks each and for every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted from the overall score. This means, if the candidate has got ten correct answers, then, he/she will be awarded 40 marks in the total score. The IPM AT question paper has sectional timing of 40 minutes per section which the students must adhere to. 

The IPM Aptitude Test exam is conducted for two hours or 120 minutes. The exam is conducted every year in the computer-based test mode. There are three sections in the IPMAT question paper, i. e. Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability. Each section is to be solved within 40 minutes. Since IPM Aptitude Test is a centre-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section automatically as soon as the time limit gets over. Thus candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in IPM AT exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use 40 minutes per section as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must also keep in mind the negative marking in the IPM AT exam. One mark will be deducted from the overall score for each incorrect answer. For every correct answer, four marks will be awarded. 

The IPM Aptitude Test is conducted online in a computer-based test mode. The structure for the IPMAT Rohtak exam is as follows: 

The difficulty level of the IPMAT Rohtak is subjective. The difficulty level of the IPMAT Rohtak exam is easy to moderate, as the test aims to evaluate a candidate's aptitude required for a management programme. 

Students can prepare well for the exam with strong preparation techniques and consistent practice and revision. They should cover the syllabus, try to understand the exam pattern, type of questions and work on their strengths and weaknesses. Students can prepare for the exam by taking mock tests and solving practice papers at the end of the syllabus coverage. 

The IPM AT exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak. 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 IPM AT admission process is online. Students who have filled the IPM AT 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.