IPMAT Counselling

Balancing your preparation for IPMAT and Class 12 board exams is essential to ensure success in both these exams. One must prioritize Class 12 boards since they are crucial for your academic performance and future college admissions. Put in more time for boards preparation to ensure a strong foundation and perform well. No amount of preparation can be enough if you do not have a good study plan. Develop a well-structure study plan that allocates time to IPMAT preparation as well as Class 12 board preparation. Balance your study time according to the weightage and difficulty of subjects in both exams. Keep your study materials and notes well-organised for both IPMAT and Class 12 boards. This will help you save time and avoid confusion during revision.Try and identify the topics that are common in both the exams. Give more priority to these topics as they will save time and effort and also help you in preparaing for both the exams simultaneously. Manage your time efficiently to cover both IPMAT and Class 12 boards syllabus. Avoid cramming at the last moment as it can lead to stress and may not yield desired results. Instead, maintain a consistent study routine throughout your preparation period.Lastly, regularly revise both IPMAT and board exam topics to retain information and reinforce your learning. Create a revision plan to cover all subjects adequately.Remember that both IPMAT and Class 12 board exams are important, and you can excel in both with proper planning, dedication, and focus. Stay positive, stay organised, and give your best effort in both exams. 

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. 

IPMAT counselling is conducted for candidates who have cleared the Intergrated Program in Managment Aptitude Test (IPMAT) and have secured a rank in the merit list. To be eligible for IPMAT counselling, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:1. The candidate must have qualified for the IPMAT exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks2. Candidates must have completed their Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognised board or institute.3. Candidates from all nationalities can apply for the IPMAT counselling4. The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired course for admission based on IPMAT.5. The candidate must have all the required documents as required at the time of document verification. Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria can participate in IPMAT counselling process. 

The IPMAT counselling process begins after the IPMAT provisional short list is released. Candidates who qualified for the IPMAT counselling must follow the steps below to complete the counselling registration:Visit the official website of IIM IndoreClick on the button reading 'New Registration'Fill in the IPMAT application number and date of birthSeveral details are prefilled from the IPMAT application form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.Pay the counselling fee via the available payment modes. After successful payment, you will receive a payment confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates then need to appear for the further selection procedure which is Personal Interview.

After the IPMAT exam results are declared, shortlisted candidates are invited for counselling. The counselling process typically involves document verification, seat allocation based on merit, and choice filling. However,  a general outline of how the IPMAT counselling process is typically conducted is as follows:After the IPMAT exam is conducted, IIM Indore releases a list of shortlisted candidates who are eligible to participate in the counselling process after a few days. The shortlisted candidates are usually based on their IPMAT exam scores and cutoffs.Shortlisted candidates receive call letters or emails containing details of the counselling schedule, venue, and instructions for the counselling process.Candidates then have to appear for a Personal Interview conducted by IIM Indore in about 8 cities in India.During counselling, candidates are required to carry the necessary documents for verification. This includes IPMAT admit card, scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, passing certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if required), photo ID proof, passport-sized photographs, etc.Seats are allotted to candidates based on their IPMAT rank Higher-ranked candidates have a better chance of securing a seat. After the seat allotment, candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seat need to confirm their acceptance by paying the required admission fees within the specified time frame. This step confirms their seat in the programme.In case of any vacant seats or withdrawal of candidates, there might be additional rounds of counseling or a waitlist to fill those seats.

The selection procedure through IPMAT basically consists of two stages, i.e. IPMAT exam and WAT-PI:IPMAT Exam: The first stage is the IPMAT exam itself. It is a computer-based test that assesses a candidate's aptitude and proficiency in areas such as Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Verbal Ability (VA). The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as well as Short-Answer type questions, and the scores obtained in this exam serve as the basis for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates from the IPMAT proceed to the second stage if they match the cutoff criteria, which involves a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The WAT assesses a candidate's written communication skills and ability to express their thoughts coherently on a given topic. The PI evaluates a candidate's overall personality, communication skills, confidence, and suitability for the programme.The WAT and PI rounds are conducted by IIM Indore, the exam conducting body of IPMAT. The weightage assigned to each component of the selection process may vary each year. Generally, the IPMAT exam score holds significant weightage in the selection process, while the WAT and PI performance also play a crucial role in the final selection.

IPMAT selection procedure includes
Submit Application Form: Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria must submit their Application Form. One candidate submitting multiple forms with minor changes will not be accepted. Aptitude Test: Candidates who are eligible for the exam will be called for the Aptitude Test in to be held in 34 test centres (eligibility based on the form submitted). Candidate Selection: Eligible candidates for Personal Assessment are created for candidates who have positive raw score and minimum marks in all 3 sections of the paper. The cutoff depends on category. Candidates who have not been selected will receive a regret letter. PA Shortlist: Personal Assessment Shortlist will be created from the candidates selected at stage 3 from all categories using the merit list generated from ATS score. Shortlisted candidates will now appear for Personal Assessment. A consistent and minimum performance is expected in all parameters of the PA (decided by admission committee). Final Selection: Candidates who have MET the minimum parameters in the previous stage will be considered for considered for the final selection. Merit list for each category will be will generated based on CS (composite score). For preparation tips please visit this link
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