IPMAT Preparation

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Indore is the organiser of the IPMAT 2024, which is the Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test. This exam is for a five-year integrated programme that combines an MBA with a BBA (or B.A.). Reviewing material and taking practice exams should be the focus of the final week of IPMAT preparation. In order to be admitted to IIM Indore's five-year integrated curriculum, applicants must pass the IPMAT entrance exam for business administration. The final week of preparation should be used by students to complete practice exams and edit their work. During the final week of preparation, they should not begin any new topics and instead make the most of this opportunity to perform at their best.

Preparing for the Verbal section of IPMAT requires a systematic approach and regular practice. To begin your preparations for the Verbal section, start with understanding the syllabus. This section focuses on the student's hold on the language. It includes topics such as Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning. Students should practice reading articles, essays, and passages from various topics to improve your comprehension skills. Focus on understanding the main ideas, supporting details, and the author's tone and purpose.

Focus on building your vocabulary by learning new words regularly. Use flashcards, vocabulary apps, or word lists to expand your word bank. Understanding the meanings and context of words will help you tackle synonym-antonym questions and sentence completion questions.  Along with this, brush up on your grammar skills by studying essential grammar rules such as tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, etc. Identify common grammatical errors and learn how to correct them.

Cultivate a habit of reading newspapers, magazines, and quality articles. This will not only improve your reading speed but also keep you updated with current affairs, which can be beneficial for the General Awareness section.

Consistent practice and dedication are essential for excelling in the Verbal section of IPMAT. Keep practicing regularly, analyze your progress, and work on your weak areas. 

Some of the best books that you can read for the Verbal Ability section include Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin, Pearson Guide to IIM Indore-IPM Entrance Examination from Pearson Publications, Objective General English by SP Bakshi, etc. 

The IPMAT test syllabus consists of three subjects divided into three sections. Here are some book recommendations from experts to help you get ready for the IPMAT test:

1. Quantitative Aptitude: To prepare for this section, you can consult the NCERT Mathematics Books for Class 9 to Class 12 for maths. Additionally, you can pick any popular author like Sarvesh K. Verma, R. S. Aggarwal, or Arun Sharma as a reference. Students can also refer to books such as Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha, Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Aggarwal, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic of Arihant Publications, etc. 
2. Verbal Skills: You can prepare for comprehension questions by regularly reading newspapers. Apart from that, you need to prepare grammar from the High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin and verb skill-based questions from Nishit K. Sinha's book, Crack the IIM Indore IPM Entrance Exam. Students can also refer to books such as Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Objective General English by SP Bakshi, etc. 

To crack the IPMAT exam, students must have a thorough understanding of the topics and concepts. A good command over English, and enough Maths practice seals your place at IPM AT exam. It is necessary to practice and study regularly to score well in the IPMAT exam.