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IPMAT Exam 2025: Registration, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation and Best Books

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IPMAT Exam Date : 12 May' 2025 - 12 May' 2025
Updated on 24th September, 2024 by Gareema Bali

About IPMAT 2025

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore announced IPMAT 2025 exam date in online mode on its official website- iimidr.ac.in. IPMAT 2025 is scheduled to be held on May 12. IPMAT Exam 2025 is an aptitude test conducted by the IIM Indore to join the 5-year integrated MBA programme

IPMAT 2025 will have three sections - Quantitative ability (MCQs), Quantitative ability (short answer questions), and Verbal ability (MCQs). The duration of the IPMAT 2025 will of 2 hours (120 minutes). Check out this page to know more about IPMAT exam 2025 registration date, IPMAT 2025 exam date, etc.

What is IPMAT Exam?

The Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIM Indore for admission to the 5 years Integrated Programme in Management offered by IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIFT Delhi and other management colleges in India. Aspiring candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can appear for the IPMAT 2025 exam. The minimum qualification required to apply for the IPMAT exam is Class 10/ X/ SSC and Class 12/ XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations with a minimum of a 60 percent aggregate mark.

IPMAT 2025: Overview

The main highlights regarding IPMAT 2025 are specified in the table below.

Particulars

IPMAT Exam Details

Name of the exam

Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude (IPMAT)

Conducting Body

IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak

Exam Level

National

Exam frequency

Once a year

IPMAT 2025 Mode

Online

IPMAT 2025 Syllabus

  • Quantitative Ability (SA and MCQ)
  • Verbal Ability (MCQ)

Types of questions

Multiple-choice questions and short-form answers

Marking scheme

  • +4 marks for correct answers
  • -1 mark for an incorrect answer

Language

English

Duration of the IPMAT 2025

2 hours (120 Minutes)

Number of sections

3

IPMAT 2025 Official Website

Iimidr.ac.in and iimrohtak.ac.in

IPMAT 2025 helpdesk:

For any inquiries related to IPM admission 2025-2030, you may feel free to contact as per the details given below:

The Admissions Office,
Indian Institute of Management, Indore,
Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road,
Indore – 453556 (M.P.), India.

Phone: 0731- 2439686/687
Email: ipmadmissions@iimidr.ac.in

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IPMAT 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
IIM Indore Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
IPMAT
Conducting Body
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 4130
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Participating Colleges
5
Exam Duration
2 Hours
No Of Seats
120

IPMAT 2025 Important Dates

IPMAT IIM Indore Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (session 2025)

12 May' 2025 - 12 May' 2025 . Online
Exam Date

The IIM Indore will announce the IPMAT 2025 result in online mode on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the IPMAT exam 2025 result by using their login credentials. The result is available in the form of a scorecard which includes the overall and sectional scores of test-takers. Candidates who are shortlisted based on their IPMAT score will be called for further selection rounds of PI.

 How to Check IPMAT Result 2025?

  • Visit the official website of IIM Indore and go to IPMAT section
  • Click on the “Results” button
  • Enter your IPMAT 2025 application form number
  • Enter the registered email ID or Date of Birth in DD/MM/YY format
  • Now enter the Security Code/ Password
  • Click on the 'Get Status' tab
  • IPMAT 2025 provisional shortlist will be displayed. Download it and take two printouts. 

Computation Process of IPMAT result 2025

The table given below explains the formula that is used in order to compute the result/ score of IPMAT 2025:                                                      

Component

Score        
            

Score in the Quantitative Ability section (MCQ)

25 * [(Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score)/( Max Score – Min. Score)]

Score in the Quantitative Ability section (SA)
25 * [(Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score)/( Max Score – Min. Score)]    
            

Score in the Verbal Ability section     

50 * [(Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score)/(Max Score – Min. Score)]

            

Aptitude Test Score     

The sum of above scores (This will be a maximum of 100)

Note: Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained by the candidates in each pool under the respective sections.

  • Check the eligibility criteria mentioned on the IPMAT 2025 official website and make sure you meet them before applying. Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria as set by the IIM Indore. Let us have a look at the category-wise educational qualification and minimum age requirement below:
  • General and NC-OBC Category: Candidates who passed Class 10 / SSC and Class 12 / HSC or equivalent examinations with a minimum mark of 60 percent in 2021, 2022 and appearing in 2025 can appear for IPMAT exam 2025.
  • SC/ ST and PWD (DA) Category: Minimum of 55 percent aggregate in Class 10/ SSC and Class 12I/ HSC or equivalent examinations in 2021, 2022 & appearing in 2025.
  • Age Limit: For general category candidates, the age limit is a maximum of 20 years of age as of August 1, 2025. The SC/ST category candidates should not be more than 25 years old.

IIM Indore will announce the IPMAT 2025 registration date on its official site. The IPMAT 2025 application form will probably be commenced in the second week of February 2025. The IPMAT 2025 exam application form will be available on the official website of IIM Indore. The correction window of IPMAT will take place probably in the second week of April 2025.

Aspiring candidates are required to first complete the online registration to create login credentials. Now login again using the created login ID and password, fill in the details, and pay the IPMAT exam fee to complete the application process.

IPMAT 2025 Application Process

Candidates can go through the below steps to know how to fill out the IPMAT exam 2025 application form.

  • Candidates must create an account in the IPMAT registration portal by entering details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID, and phone number.
  • Upload the necessary personal and academic documents. 
  • Ensure IPMAT 2025 registration with a one-time password (OTP).
  • Pay the IPMAT application fee as described in the above table.
  • Finally, take a printout of the IPMAT application form for future reference.

IPMAT Exam Sample/Question Papers

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Documents Required at Exam IPMAT 2025

IIM Indore Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2025

  • IPMAT admit card
  • Valid photo ID

IPMAT 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Karnataka
Bangalore
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Gwalior
Indore
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Uttar Pradesh
Ghaziabad
Lucknow
Noida
Varanasi
Haryana
Gurgaon
Assam
Guwahati
Telangana
Hyderabad
Rajasthan
Jaipur
West Bengal
Kolkata
Kerala
Kozhikode
Thiruvananthapuram
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
Delhi
New Delhi
Bihar
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam
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IPMAT 2025 exam date is May 12. IPMAT is an online test, and the duration of the exam is 120 minutes (2 hours). As per the IPMAT exam pattern 2025, the test paper will have a total of 100 questions divided across two sections namely, Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions) and Verbal Ability (Multiple Choice Questions). There is limited time for each section. Check the more details on the pattern of the test given in the table below.

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2025 - Section-wise division                      

IPMAT Exam Structure

Details

Duration of IPMAT exam

120 minutes (2 hours)

Questions per sections

  • Verbal Ability (MCQ) : 45 questions
  • Quantitative Ability (MCQ) : 35 questions
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Short answer) : 20 questions

Number of Questions

100

IPMAT Marking Scheme

+4 for every correct answer

-1 for every incorrect answer

Time limit

40 minutes per section

IPMAT 2025 Marking Scheme

  • There is negative marking, which means marks will be deducted for every wrong answer (short answer questions are exempted from negative marking)
  • Each correct answer carries 4 marks

IIM Indore does not release the IPMAT syllabus 2025. However, based on the past trends of questions asked, the type of questions asked to cover the following topics:

QA Syllabus for IPMAT 2025

  • Number System
  • Algebra
  • Set Theory
  • Data Interpretation
  • Geometry, Mensuration
  • Percentage, Profit and Loss
  • Time, Speed
  • Distance, Time and Work

VA Syllabus for IPMAT 2025

  • Paragraph Completion
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Word Jumble
  • Word Usage
  • Vocabulary and Analogy
  • Para Jumble
  • Fill in the Blanks and Grammar

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IPMAT 2025 Syllabus

IPMAT 2025 IIM Indore Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2025

IPMAT exam score is considered for integrated MBA admission. The systematic preparation method helps to cover all topics of the IPMAT 2025 syllabus. Candidates who follow the correct preparation and learning criteria can easily crack the IPMAT 2025 exam. Check out the IPMAT 2025 preparation tips mentioned below to pass the test.

  • Cover all the topics in the IPMAT exam syllabus 2025.
  • Follow time management and attend the maximum number of IPMAT 2025 mock tests.
  • Improve mental calculation to solve the quantitative ability questions.
  • Try to improve the area in which candidates are still lacking.
  • Keep the distractions away and focus to secure good marks in IPMAT 2025 exam.

IPMAT Exam Day 2025 Guidelines

Candidates must follow the below IPMAT 2025 guidelines in order to attend the exam.

IPMAT 2025 Exam Day Instructions

  • Candidates must carry documents such as IPMAT hall ticket 2025, and government issued id proof.
  • Candidates should reach the exam centre before half an hour of the IPMAT exam.
  • Read the instructions carefully before attempting the exam.
  • Try to answer all the sections within the time limit.

IIM Indore will issue the admit card for IPMAT 2025 to those candidates who completed the application process. The IPMAT exam admit card will be downloaded online at the official website using login credentials. It is mandatory for candidates to bring the IPMAT hall ticket on exam day. The admit cards have details of candidates such as name, photograph, IPMAT exam date 2025, and venue of test and exam day guidelines.

How to Download the IPMAT admit card

  • Go to the official website of IPMAT.
  • Find and click the link called "Log in to fill/ edit/ view/ submit/Download Admit Card of IPM AT 2025 application form (For applicants who are already registered)".
  • Next, enter the "Application number/ User ID and Password" and click the submit button.
  • Finally, your appropriate IPMAT 2025 admit card will download.

IPMAT admit card login page

IPMAT 2025 Exam Centres

IPMAT exam 2025 will be conducted at 28 centres all over the country. Candidates can pick up the centre from the list at the time of filling out the IPMAT 2025 application form. The IPMAT 2025 exam centre will be mentioned in the hall ticket. Candidates must report to the exam centre mentioned in the IPMAT 2025 hall ticket.

The IIM Indore will release the IPMAT 2025 answer key probably in the third week of May 2025. Candidates can obtain the answer key from the IPMAT official website. Applicants can download the IPMAT exam 2025 answer key by using their registered email ID and password. Steps to get the IPMAT 2025 answer key pdf are mentioned below.

How to download the IPMAT answer key 2025?

  • Go to the official website of IIM Indore- iimidr.ac.in
  • Click on the IPMAT 2025 answer key link on the homepage.
  • Enter the registered email ID and password in the login portal.
  • Choose the IPMAT question set and click on the “Submit” tab.
  • The IPMAT answer key will be displayed on the screen.
  • Finally, download the IPMAT 2025 answer key pdf and calculate the score.

IIM Indore IPMAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on May 12, 2025. As per last year IPMAT exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of the question paper was moderate. The IPMAT exam 2025 consists of 100 questions divided into three sections: QA (SA), QA (MCQs), and Verbal Ability (MCQs). The questions were asked about topics like Analogy, Blood Relations, Algebra, Error Correction, Geometry, Para Jumbles, etc. 

Section

Number of Questions

Time (in minutes)

Good Score

Difficulty Level

Quantitative Ability (SA)

20

40

36-40

Moderate

Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

40

40

60-68

Easy

Verbal Ability (MCQ)

40

40

112-120

Moderate

Total

100

120

208-228

Moderate

The cutoff of IPMAT 2025 will be released by IIM Indore. IPMAT cutoff signifies the minimum marks to be scored by test takers to be able to get shortlisted for the further rounds of selection. The shortlisted students who qualify for the cutoff of IPMAT 2025 will be called for a Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview. IIM Indore has released the previous year's cutoff of IPMAT across different categories as given below:                           

IPMAT Exam Cutoff  

CategoryQuantitative Ability (SA)Quantitative Ability (MCQ)Verbal AbilityFemaleMaleTotal Applicants        
General        16        25        85        129        273        402        
NC-OBC        12        15        39        49        160        209        
SC        8        10        27        37        116        153        
ST441019        58        77
PwD        4        4        10        9        

36

45        

Documents Required at IPMAT 2025 counselling

IIM Indore Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2025

  • IPMAT admit card
  • IPMAT score card
  • Valid photo ID
  • Mark sheet and certificates for class 10 and class 12

The IPMAT 2025 selection process comprises a two-step process. The first step requires the aspirants to appear in the IPM Aptitude Test. On the basis of the overall score secured in the Aptitude Test (AT), candidates are shortlisted for the second stage, which involves a personal interview (PI). The final merit list will be based on the scores in both stages. The shortlisted candidates will be offered admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered by IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi. 

The selection process at other IPMAT colleges may be different. You can check it out on the official website of the respective institute. Here is the weightage scheme for each stage of the selection process.

IPMAT 2025 Weightage 

Candidates can go through the below table to understand how the IPMAT composite score is calculated.

IPMAT Exam 2025 Weightage

ComponentsMarks Weightage
Aptitude test65
Personal interview35
IPMAT composite score100

Also, as per the Government of India regulations or reservation norms, there is a reservation percentage for categories like Schedule Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC-NCL, and PwD which will be considered at the time of admission.

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Questions related to IPMAT

Have a question related to IPMAT ?

To get IPMAT e-books, you can follow these steps:

  1. Online Bookstores: Check platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, or other online bookstores for IPMAT preparation books. They often offer both physical and digital versions.

  2. Educational Websites: Websites like Careers360, Testbook, or Unacademy may offer e-books or study material for IPMAT. Visit their resources or study material sections.

  3. Free Resources: Some educational blogs or forums may share free e-books or study guides. Look for reliable sources or community groups dedicated to IPMAT preparation.

  4. Libraries: Check if your local or university library offers digital books or e-resources related to IPMAT.

  5. Official IPMAT Websites: Visit the official website for IPMAT or related educational institutes, as they may have recommended books or study materials.

For specific e-books, you can follow the link you mentioned or visit educational forums and websites for recommendations.

For VARC, read daily from diverse sources (newspapers, novels, journals) to improve comprehension and vocabulary. Practice RC passages and verbal ability questions regularly. For DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning) and QA (Quantitative Aptitude), solve previous years' papers and take mock tests to identify weak areas. Join a coaching institute or online courses for guidance and stay consistent with your study schedule. Review and analyze your performance in mocks to understand mistakes and improve. Maintain a positive mindset and stay disciplined in your preparation.

Hello! Exams like IPMAT and CUET are very competitive exams, so don't loose hope yet. If you are sure about making a career in Management then there are many other colleges that offer good BBA programs:

  1. Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune
  2. Christ University, Bangalore
  3. NMIMS University, Mumbai
  4. Amity University, Noida
  5. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
  6. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Plan about how you want to shape your future and act accordingly!

Hello!

The last last date for applying for IPMAT 2024 is over. The last date to apply for IPMAT for IIM Rohtak was April 10, 2024 and the date of exam is May 18, 2024. The last date for application for IPMAT IIM Indore  was closed on April 1, 2024 and the exam is scheduled on May 23.

For more information on the examination, please visit the link given below:

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/ipmat-2024

Hope this answers your query. Thank you.

Hello,


After completing the IPM at IIM Indore, graduates typically find opportunities in top companies across sectors like consulting, finance, marketing, and operations. Some pursue higher studies, opt for entrepreneurship, consider civil services, or aim for corporate leadership roles.


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