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Saumya Jain
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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 29, 2025 16:02 IST

Preparing for IPMAT exam 2026? Shiksha's latest poll results offer key insights into how IPMAT 2026 aspirants are preparing. Read the article below to know what study materials they are using and when they plan to start preparing for the IPM exam.

IPMAT exam 2026 will likely be conducted in the second week of May 2026. According to the experts, an ideal time to begin IPMAT preparation is at least six months before the exam. Shiksha conducted a poll on the IPMAT study material that students find the most useful for their IPM preparation for the upcoming exam. The poll revealed insights not only into the current trends but also guidance on which is the best IPMAT study material for success in the exam. Read the article below to know more.

  • 29% of respondents said that solving previous years’ IPMAT question papers and sample papers is the best study material for IPMAT prep.
  • 25% said they are using IPMAT EBooks for exam preparation.
  • 25% students also said that online IPMAT mock tests are a good source of IPMAT exam preparation.
  • Only 21% of students said they are relying on video lectures of the IPM 2026 preparation. It is clearly a less popular option for the students.

These trends hence show that students are adopting a balanced approach to IPMAT Indore exam preparation, by blending traditional study materials such as question papers and sample papers with modern tools such as e-books and online mock tests.

In another survey, where we asked the students when they would start preparing for the IPMAT Indore exam, an overwhelming 50% of aspirants said that they would begin their preparation after Class 12 boards, which reflects that students are focused on their current academic obligations. However, 31% of aspirants also said that they have already started their IPMAT 2026 preparation. This proactive approach can help these aspirants stay ahead of the curve and give them ample time for practice and revision.

These insights indicate the need to have a comprehensive IPMAT preparation plan which balances IPMAT preparation along with Class 12 boards. By focusing on important topics of the IPMAT syllabus 2026 and preparation material, students can make informed decisions which align with current trends and also how to balance their preparation.

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Preparation Tips Books Balancing Class 12 Boards and IPM Prep Syllabus
Q:   Should I focus on IPM preparation or class 12th boards?
A:

Students who are appearing for the Class 12 board exams and also the IPMAT exam should know that they need to balance the IPMAT preparation along with the Class 12 board preparation in order to succeed in both. Students can prioritize Class 12 board exams as they are important for the academic performance and future admission to the IPMAT colleges. 

Preparing for the board exams will build a strong foundation for the IPMAT exam preparation as well. No amount of preparation can be enough if you do not have a good study plan. A well structured study plan which allocates time to IPMAT exam preparation as well as Class 12 board preparation can help the students ace the exams. By identifying the common topics, students can prioritize and organize IPM and boards syllabus accordingly. Students should regularly revise the topics through a revision plan which covers the complete syllabus. 

Q:   How to prepare for IPMAT?
A:

IPMAT Study Plan for Verbal Ability - 

  • Enhance the quality of your English language, and study three new words every day. 
  • To improve your vocabulary and grammar, be sure to read the newspaper for at least 45 minutes daily. 
  • Start your preparation by allotting a specific amount of time to each topic and finishing them all on time. 
  • Additionally, frequently practise as many questions from last year's papers. 

IPMAT Study Plan for Logical Reasoning - 

  • Prepare in advance. 
  • Make sure to allot at least 1-2 hours for the logical reasoning section if you're taking the IPM Rohtak exam. 
  • You can improve your logical abilities by answering daily reasoning-based puzzle-related questions. 
  • To increase your time management and exam speed, try to solve at least one previous year's question paper per week. 

IPMAT Study Plan for Quantitative Aptitude -  

  • Give extra time in your study schedule to subjects like Time, Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Trigonometry, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Set Theory, Ages, Series, and Unitary Methods from these subjects because exam questions on them are more common. 
  • The only way to improve your IPMAT Math preparation is through practise. 
  • To develop your time management and problem-solving abilities, you might solve papers from the previous year once a week. 
  • R.D. Sharma is one of the top recommendations for IPMAT Quant preparation books because it thoroughly explains each topic and provides a tonne of practise questions. 
  • Additionally, make an effort to review each day the key formulas connected to these topics. 
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