IPMAT

IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Indore, for admission to integrated MBA programme offered by the institute. The exam pattern for IPMAT is as follows: 

Section 1: Verbal Ability: This section tests the candidate's English language skills. It consists of 50 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 25 MCQs and the second part of this section carries 25 short answer type questions. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry 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 IPMAT question paper has sectional timing of 40 minutes per section which the students must adhere to. 

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. 

Students applying for the IPMAT exam can choose only test centre. And the IPMAT test city cannot be changed once the form has been submitted and also during the form correction window. The details of the IPMAT  test centre will be mentioned on the IPMAT admit card along with the date and time of the exam and the students will also be informed via SMS or email. The IPMAT exam is conducted in as many as 28 test cities namely:

1. Ahmedabad
2. Benagluru
3. Bhopal
4. Bhubaneshwar
5. Chandigarh
6. Chennai
7. Ghaziabad
8. Dehradun
9. Gurugram
10. Guwahati
11. Gwalior
12. Hyderabad
13. Indore
14. Jaipur
15. Kolkata
16. Kozhikode
17. Lucknow
18. Mumbai
19. Nagpur
20. New Delhi
21. Noida
22. Patna
23. Pune
24. Ranchi
25. Thiruvananthapuram
26. Varanasi
27. Vishakhapatnam
28. Raipur

Yes, students who have completely filled the IPMAT application form and paid the application fee before the due date can make corrections in the IPMAT application form. However, there is a limit to the number of corrections that can be made. Also, only a few fields are editable after the form submission. Given below are some of the IPMAT form correction instructions that the applicants must follow:

• Applicants who have completed the IPMAT application process can make changes in the application form (if any) within the stipulated time.
• To make corrections in the application form, aspirants need to login on to the official website using their login credentials, i.e. Username and Password.
• The application form correction window will be open for a day.
• Candidates can make corrections in only a few fields, such as Candidate's Photo, Candidate's Signature, Alternate Mobile Number, Alternate Email Address and Exam Centre City Preferences.
• Changes and edits can be made only once. Once the form is saved after being edited, the form will be uneditable. Hence, make the corrections carefully.

IPMAT registration fee can be paid only online. There is no provision of paying the application fee offline. Candidates need to pay the application fee online in order to complete the IPMAT application form. The candidates applying for the IPMAT exam must note that the IPMAT application process is completely online from filling the IPMAT application form till paying the application fee. There is no offline communication. The application fee for IPMAT is INR 4130. The application fee for IPMAT can only be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI. Students belonging to the reserved category are eligible to avail a fee concession. The IPMAT application fee for reserved category students is INR 2065.

The IPMAT application/registration forms will be available online only on the official website of Indian Institute of Management, Indore. The students who wish to appear for the IPMAT exam, have to fill out the IPMAT application form online along with paying the online application fee. In other words, IPMAT application process is completely online and there is no provision of offline application. Candidates who wish to appear for the IPMAT exam must follow the steps mentioned below to know how to register for the IPMAT exam and log in to the IIM Indore website:

• Visit the official website of IIM Indore

• Click on the registration link for IPMAT 2026

• The candidate needs to generate a User ID and password using details such as name of the candidate, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, etc. 

• This User ID and password will also be sent to the candidate through registered email and SMS

• Next, the candidate needs to re-login using the credentials

• The next step is to enter the required details in the IPMAT application form. Candidates must ensure that they enter the correct details as the same cannot be changed later

• Pay the registration fee through a Credit/Debit Card or internet Banking

• Candidates belonging to reserved categories need to submit valid and attested certificates supporting their reservation category 

Yes, it is mandatory for all candidates to attend the document verification round as part of the IPMAT counselling process. During the document verification process, candidates must present their original documents for verification and provide their biometric details. The purpose of document verification is to ensure that the candidate is eligible for admission to the selected course and to avoid fraudulent activities. Candidates who do not attend the document verification round will be marked ineligible from the admission process through IPMAT scores.

Such candidates will not be considered for the seat allotment round also. Therefore, it is important for candidates to attend the document verification process physically as per the schedule announced by the authorities. It is also crucial to carry all the required documents in original along with photocopies to the document verification round. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents will not be allowed to participate in the further counselling process which includes the Personal Interview round.