IPMAT / JIPMAT

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IPMAT Indore

Sections: QA (MCQ), QA (SA), VA (MCQ)

Duration: 120 minutes (40 mins per section)

Marking: 4 (right) | -1 (wrong); no negative for QA (SA)

QA (SA)

15 Qs

QA (MCQ)

30 Qs

VA (MCQ)

45 Qs

Qualifying Rules

  • Stage 1: Candidates must satisfy minimum eligibility criteria and apply online within the application window.
  • Stage 2: All eligible applicants appear for the Aptitude Test (AT) with 3 sections (QA-MCQ, QA-SA, VA-MCQ).
  • Stage 3: An eligible pool is created of candidates having a positive raw score and meeting minimum sectional cut-offs (category-wise, decided by IIM Indore).
  • Stage 4: Shortlisting for PI is based on the Aptitude Test Score (ATS):
    • QA (MCQ) – 25% weight
    • QA (SA) – 25% weight
    • VA (MCQ) – 50% weight
  • Stage 5: Final selection based on Composite Score (CS):
    • Aptitude Test Score (ATS) – 65%
    • Personal Interview (PI) – 35%
  • Eligibility (2025):
    • XII completed in 2023/2024 or appearing in 2025; must have passed X/SSC.
    • Born on/after Aug 1, 2005 (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD till Aug 1, 2000)

IPMAT Rohtak (IPM AT)

Sections: QA, LR, VA (all MCQ)

Duration: 120 minutes (single paper)

Marking: 4 (right) | -1 (wrong)

QA

40 Qs

LR

40 Qs

VA

40 Qs

Qualifying Rules

  • Shortlisting for PI: Based on IPM AT performance and minimum eligibility.
  • Final Merit (Composite Score):
Component Weightage
Aptitude Test Score (IPMAT) 55%
Personal Interview (PI) 15%
Past Academics (Class X / SSC) 10%
Past Academics (Class XII / HSC) 20%
Total 100%
  • Eligibility: Gen/EWS/NC-OBC ≥60% in X & XII; SC/ST/DAP ≥55%; max age 20 years as on 30 June 2025.
  • Best-five rule: X & XII percentage computed from best 5 subjects; grade-to-percent conversion as per Board/competent authority.
  • Provisional admission: If XII results are pending, offer is provisional until marksheets & certificates are produced.

JIPMAT (IIM Bodh Gaya & IIM Jammu)

Sections: QA, DILR, VARC (all MCQ)

Questions: QA 33, DILR 33, VARC 34 (Total 100)

Duration: 150 minutes • Marking: +4 / −1

QA

33

DILR

33

VARC

34

Qualifying Rules

  • Eligibility:
    • Class XII completed in 2023/2024 or appearing in 2025; Class X not before 2021.
    • Gen/EWS/OBC ≥60% in X & XII; SC/ST/PwD ≥55%.
  • NTA Role:
    • Conducts JIPMAT and provides raw scores (out of 400) to IIM Bodh Gaya & IIM Jammu.
    • Final merit is prepared separately by each IIM.
  • IIM Bodh Gaya: Candidates must score sectional percentile ≥30 (category-wise cut-offs applied). Merit list prepared using JIPMAT scores.
    • Tie-breaking uses order:
    • JIPMAT score → VARC → QA → DILR → Class X → Class XII → recent appearance → younger candidate .
  • IIM Jammu:
    • Category-wise sectional percentile cut-offs (General: 50 | EWS: 35 | NC-OBC: 35 | SC: 30 | ST: 25 | PwD: 25).
    • Merit list based on JIPMAT score + gender diversity factor.
  • Final Admission: Subject to fulfilling eligibility, medical fitness, and verification of original documents at respective IIMs.

Detailed Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

Number Systems and Arithmetic
Algebra, Counting and Geometry

English

Vocabulary
Grammar
Paragraphs and Reading

Critical Reasoning

Statement Based Reasoning
Argument Based Reasoning
Syllogisms and Deductive Logic
Inference Based Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning

Mathematics

Algebra and Calculus

Strategic Preparation Plan

  1. Phase 1: Concept Foundation

    Build core skills across sections. For IPMAT Indore, add short answer (SA) practice early.

    • QA: Percentages, Ratio–Proportion, Averages, TSD, Time & Work; 20–30 questions/day.
    • VA/RC: 30–45 mins of reading + 15 vocab items/day; parajumbles & cloze basics.
    • LR/CR (Rohtak/JIPMAT): arrangements, series, coding–decoding; 2–3 easy sets/day.

  2. Phase 2: Sectional Drills & Application

    Shift to timed topic tests and mixed sets; start tracking accuracy & speed.

    • QA: algebra, P&C, probability, geometry/mensuration; add 3 SA questions/day (Indore).
    • VA/RC: 2 RCs/day (12–16 Qs); para-summary & error-spotting on alternate days.
    • LR/CR: 2 sets/day (arrangements/venn/series); 1 data-interpretation set (JIPMAT).

  3. Phase 3: Mocks, Analysis & Fixes

    Take full-length mocks twice a week (match Indore/Rohtak/JIPMAT patterns). Deep-dive analysis is non-negotiable.

    • Maintain a mistake log (concept, trap, time-management). Revisit within 48 hours.
    • Re-solve only the wrong/left questions under a 60–70% time budget.
    • Sectional focus: hit sectional cut-offs reliably before chasing higher scores.

  4. Phase 4: Final Sprint

    Consolidate; protect strengths; plug last-mile gaps; simulate exam time-slots.

    • QA: formula sheet & geometry facts; 2 mixed sets/day; daily SA drill (Indore).
    • VA/RC: 1–2 RCs/day + para-summary/para-jumbles; light vocab review.
    • LR/CR/DI: 1–2 sets/day; revisit high-yield puzzle types.
    • 2–3 mocks total this phase; taper volume in last 3–4 days and sleep well.

Time Strategy

First pass = easy wins; second pass = moderate; park time-sinks for the end.

Accuracy > Attempts

Protect accuracy to avoid −1; guess only when elimination ≥50%.

Sectional Cut-offs

Always clear each section first; only then push overall score.