IPMAT Indore vs IPMAT Rohtak vs JIPMAT: Key Differences, Pattern, Syllabus

IPMAT is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. The exam was earlier conducted and accepted by only IIM Indore for admission to its give year intergrated programme in management. In 2022, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade started accepting IPMAT scores for admission to its integrated MBA programme. From the year 2023 onwards, many other institutes were added to the list which will also accept IPMAT scores conducted by IIM Indore. Institutes such as the Indian Institute of Ranchi, Alliance University,  NICMAR University,  Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University of Law and Institute of Management, Nirma University will also accept IPMAT scores for admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). 

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of the IPMAT exam covers a range of mathematical topics and is one of the toughest sections of the IPMAT question paper. While the exact weightage of each topic may vary from year to year, it is important to have a strong understanding of the following key topics:

1. Arithmetic: This includes topics such as Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time, Work and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, and Partnerships.

2. Algebra: This includes topics such as Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Progressions and basic concepts of Functions.

3. Geometry: This includes topics such as Lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Mensuration, Coordinate geometry.

4. Number System: This covers topics such as Divisibility rules, Factors and Multiples, Prime and Composite numbers, Fractions, Decimals, and Number series.

5. Probability and Statistics: This involves topics such as basic Probability concepts, Permutations and Combinations, Data Interpretation (tables, graphs, charts, etc.), and Mean, Median, Mode.

6. Set Theory: This includes topics such as Sets, Venn diagrams, Operations on sets (union, intersection, complement), and applications of set theory.

It's important to note that the IPMAT exam may include questions that require a combination of multiple topics or concepts. Therefore, it's crucial to have a thorough understanding of these topics, practice a variety of questions, and develop problem-solving techniques to ace the QA section of the IPMAT exam.

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

IPMAT has a total of 120 questions. The Quantitative Aptitude section (part 1 and 2) carry 100 marks each and the Verbal Ability section carries 200 marks. For each correct attempt, four marks are awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of IPMAT is 400. Sectional marking scheme for IPMAT is given below:

Verbal Ability:

• Number of questions: 50 questions
• Total marks: 200

Quantitative Aptitude (multiple-choice questions): 

• Number of questions: 25
• Total marks: 100

Quantitative Aptitude (short answer type questions):

• Number of questions: 25
• Total marks: 100

Since IPMAT has negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

The IPMAT 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. two sections on Quantitative Aptitude and one section on Verbal Ability. Each section is to be solved within 40 minutes. Since IPMAT 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 IPMAT 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 IPMAT exam. One mark will be deducted from the overall score for each incorrect answer. 

Just like other management entrance exams, the Verbal Skills section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows:

1. Synonyms
2. Antonyms
3. Grammar
4. Fill in the blanks
5. Vocabulary
6. Parajumbles
7. Idioms and Phrases
8. Error Identification
9. Para Completion
10. Confusing words 
11. Articles
12. Prepositions
13. Proper Usage of Words
14. Sentence Correction