JIPMAT

The National Testing Agency NTA prescribes the JIPMAT exam pattern. JIPMAT is conducted as a computer-based test for admission into IPM courses offered by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The JIPMAT exam pattern comprises questions from three sections, namely:
1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
3. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
As per the test structure of JIPMAT exam, candidates have to answer a total of 100 MCQ-type questions divided into three sections in an equal weightage. However, to round off the 33.33% weightage of each section, NTA has allotted an additional question to VARC section, i.e. 34 questions for VARC and 33 questions each for QA, and DILR. Candidates need to answer all questions in JIPMAT exam within a time duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes in English medium.

The NPAT exam and the JIPMAT exam have different syllabi and exam patterns. However, several topics from the NPAT syllabus overlap with the JIPMAT exam syllabus, this includes Quantitative Aptitude Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning. Therefore, some of the books used during the NPAT preparation may also be useful for JIPMAT exam preparation, especially for the Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections. However, candidates should ensure that they refer to the JIPMAT syllabus and pattern while preparing. Additionally, candidates must practice JIPMAT-specific questions and previous years' question papers for better results as the difficulty level of both exams may vary.

It is difficult to categorise any section as the easiest in the JIPMAT exam as the difficulty level of each section varies from year to year. Additionally, it depends on the individuals strengths and weaknesses. However, candidates who have a strong command of the English language and are avid readers may find the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension VARC section easier than the other two sections. Similarly, candidates who have a strong foundation in mathematics and are good at problem-solving may find the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section easier. On the other hand, candidates who are good at analytical and logical reasoning and have the ability to interpret data may find the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning DILR section easier. Candidates must note that they should not focus on just one section and neglect the other two as each section carries an equal weightage, and a good overall score requires a balanced performance across all three sections. Therefore, candidates should prepare well for all three sections and practise a lot of questions from each topic to gain confidence and improve their problem-solving skills.

The JIPMAT exam has three sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). Each section carries an equal weightage of 33.33% in the exam. However, to round off the 33.33 per cent distribution, QA and DILR have 33 questions each. While the VARC section has 34 questions. In other words, there is no section that has maximum weightage in the JIPMAT exam. Each section is equally important and carries the same weightage. Candidates must score well in all the three sections to secure a good overall score in the exam. Therefore, candidates must prepare well for all the three sections and allocate equal time and effort to each section during the preparation phase to perform well in the JIPMAT exam.

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension VARC section of the JIPMAT exam gauges the candidates' proficiency in the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The important topics from VARC as per the syllabus of JIPMAT exam are:
1. Reading Comprehension: Passages from various subjects, including social sciences, humanities, sciences, and Current Affairs.
2. Grammar: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, and Parallelism.
3. Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Homophones, Homonyms, and Homographs.
4. Verbal Reasoning: Critical Reasoning, Inference-based questions, Para jumbles, and Summary. Candidates must have a good hold of the English language to score well in this section. It is crucial to practice a lot of questions from each topic to gain confidence and speed. Reading newspaper editorials, articles, and literary texts can help improve one's reading comprehension and vocabulary. Regular grammar practice and solving previous years' question papers can help in improving grammar and verbal reasoning skills.

The Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning DILR section of JIPMAT exam analyses the candidates' ability to interpret data and make logical decisions. The important topics from DILR as per JIPMAT syllabus include:
1. Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Caselets, and Combination Graphs.
2. Logical Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Coding and Decoding, Series, Syllogisms, Analogies, Clocks and Calendars, and Venn Diagrams.
3. Puzzles: Grid-based puzzles, Floor-based puzzles, Mathematical puzzles, and Analytical puzzles.
4. Sets Union and Intersection of Sets Complements, Subsets, and Power Sets. Candidates must have a strong grip on these topics to solve the DILR section of the JIPMAT exam. It is also important to practice a lot of questions from each topic to gain confidence and speed. Candidates should also work on improving their problem-solving skills and logical thinking abilities to perform well in this section.