IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 Analysis: Moderate LoD Exam with Surprise Element - Analysis & Cut Offs by CL, MBAUniverse

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 was over at 11 AM on May 17, 2019. The exam has remained of moderate difficulty level. Many candidates coming fresh after class 12, found the test paper as more difficult with surprise element than what they expected. Career Launcher shares the IIM Rohtak 1^st IPMAT 2019 exam analysis and cut offs.

It is expected that IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 cut offs may remain high considering the difficulty level of the exam.

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 was conducted in 28 cities in India at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam from 9AM to 11AM as computer based exam.

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 Analysis: Exam Trends

• IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test was an objective type computer based exam of 2 hours (120 Minutes) and was held in a single session
• The IPM AT 2019 of IIM Rohtak was of moderate difficulty level with few questions found to be of higher difficulty level
• The IPM Aptitude Test was held from 9AM to 11AM
• IPM Aptitude Test 2019 did not have any sectional time limit. Candidates were allowed to move between the sections during the overall time limit of 2 hours
• All the questions in IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test were MCQs
• The IIM Rohtak IPM AT 2019 consisted of 120 questions divided in 3 sections on Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability
• Each question in IPM Aptitude Test carried 4 marks for each correct answer
• A penalty of 1 Mark as Negative Marking for each wrong answer was applied in IPM AT 2019 of IIM Rohtak

IPM Aptitude Test 2019: Exam Pattern
IPM Aptitude Test 2019 conducted by IIM Rohtak on May 17, 2019 had three test sections. Each Section in IPM AT 2019 had 40 questions

Section	Number of Questions	Suggested time to solve each section (In Minutes)	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Ability	40	50	Moderate to Difficult
Logical Reasoning	40	35	Moderate
Verbal Ability	40	35	Moderate
Total	120	120	--

IIM Rohtak IPMAT 2019 Analysis & Cut Offs by Career Launcher
The exam analysis and expected cut offs for IIM Rohtak's first entrance exam - IPM Aptitude Test 2019 for admission to 5 years Integrated Programme in Management shared by Mr. Amitendra Kumar, Product Head, Career Launcher is as below:

IPMAT by IIM Rohtak is a computer-based test designed to test the analytical and reasoning abilities of the candidates. The paper was of two hours duration with no sectional time limit. Initially, IIM had announced about a sectional time limit of 40 minutes for each of the three section, however, the sample paper released a few days ago clearly mentioned that there will be no sectional time limit.

The exam comprised 120 questions from three broad sections viz. Quantitative Ability; Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Students were surprised to see the level of questions as it was just contrary to their expectation. The paper was easy with no questions from Higher Maths as they had thought because of IPM factor.

Each correct attempt would fetch 4 marks and each incorrect attempt would attract a penalty of 1 mark.

Shortlisted candidates based on their application form and aptitude test results will be called for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Given below is a general overview of IPMAT 2019:

Section	Number of Questions	Good Attempt	Difficulty
Quantitative Ability	40	28-30	Easy-Moderate
Logical Reasoning	40	32-35	Easy
Verbal Ability	40	32-34	Easy
Total	120	92-99

Quantitative Ability
This section had a total of 40 questions. Most students found the section to be easy-moderate difficulty level. Students felt happy to see the questions as there were no such questions which can’t be attempted. The strategy to solve this section was speed and time management.

Topic wise break of questions (based on feedback)  

Area	No. of Questions
Number System	2-3
Algebra	2-3
Time & Work	2
Time, Speed and Distance	3-4
Averages	2-3
Probability	2-3
Geometry	2
Ratio and Proportion	4
Set Based	2-3
Clocks	3
Profit, Loss and Discount	2

Overall an easy section for majority, especially the ones’ who are good in calculations. An attempt of 28-30 was possible in this section.

Logical Reasoning:
One of the easiest sections in the paper, had 40 questions. Questions were from a range of topics and the section had a balanced approach.

Topic wise break of questions (based on feedback):

Area	No. of Questions
Statement-Assumption	3-4
Syllogisms	3-4
Parajumbles	5
Age	2
Family Tree	2-3
Inequalities	2-3
Calendar	1
Directions	2
Blood Relations	2
True-False	2-3

Overall, an easy section and an attempt of 32-34 questions can be considered a good one.

Verbal Ability:
This section was as per expectation; however, the reading comprehension part was a surprise for all. The passages were very small, and many students gave the feedback that they don’t think it will be logical to call them passages. This section was also like Logical reasoning in terms of difficulty level.

Topic wise break-up of questions (based on feedback):

Area	No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension (2 passages_	6
Sentence Completion	5-6
Spelling Correction	5
Word/Phrase Replacement	4-5
Active-Passive Voice	3-4
Fill in the blanks	2
Synonyms	3-4
Sentence Improvement	2-3
Parajumbles	3
Idioms	3

An attempt of 32-34 questions were possible in this section.

Overall, the paper seems to be easy and the cut offs are likely to be on the higher side. One could have managed to attempt 100-105 questions easily with some time management and speed.

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IPM Aptitude Test 2019: Overall Exam Analysis

• The questions in IPM Aptitude Test 2019 were framed in accordance with the class 12 standard
• A few questions on Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability were of higher difficulty level
• Good number of questions from each section could be attempted within the overall time limit of 120 minutes

IPM Aptitude Test 2019: Sectional Analysis
The three sections in IPM Aptitude Test 2019 consisted of questions on following topics. The sectional analysis for the exam is shared below.

IPM AT 2019 Analysis: Quantitative Ability

• Total Questions: 40
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Maximum Sectional Score: 160 Marks
• More than 50% questions on Arithmetic
• Good Attempts: 30-34 attempts with 85% accuracy can get you through the shortlisting process with a score around  80-90 marks

Important Topics in the Exam
The questions in Quantitative Ability section of IPM AT 2019 were based on following topics:

Quant Topic	Major Sub Topics
Arithmetic	Time-Speed-Distance
	Percentage
	Interest
	Ratio
	Number system
	Cost, Profit, Loss, Discount, Log, HCF/LCM, Probability,
Algebra	Equations, Basic concepts of Algebra
Geometry	Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, square
Data Interpretation	Questions were in Set

IPM AT 2019 Analysis: Logical Reasoning

• Total Questions: 40
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Maximum Sectional Score: 160 Marks
• Good Attempts: 28-30 attempts with 85% accuracy can get you through the shortlisting process with a score around 70-75 marks  

Important Topics
The questions in Logical Reasoning section of IPM Aptitude Test 2019 were based on following topics:

Analogy	Family Relation
Statements – Conclusion, Assumption, True false	Images
Coding Decoding	Venn Diagram
Verbal Reasoning	Clocks & Calendars

IPM AT 2019 Analysis: Verbal Ability

• Total Questions: 40
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Maximum Sectional Score: 160 Marks
• Good Attempts: 30-32 attempts with 85% accuracy can get you through the shortlisting process with a score around 80-85 marks

 Important Topics in Verbal Ability

Synonyms/Antonyms	Fill in the blanks with words & Parts of sentences
Jumbled paragraphs	Pairs of words
Idioms	Correction of grammatical errors in sentences
Fact-Inference	Homonyms
RC Passage	Vocabulary Usage
Sentence Improvement	Critical Reasoning

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 Cut Offs
This is the first entrance test for admission to 5 year IPM programme which has been conducted by IIM Rohtak. IIM Rohtak will offer admission to 160 students for  5 year Integrated Programme in Management. The IPM Aptitude Test cut offs 2019 may not go very high. It is expected that the candidates who can score 240 out of 480 marks may clear the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude 2019 cut offs.

Key Points to Note About IPM Aptitude Test Cut Off 2019

• 480 are the Maximum Marks for 120 questions in IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019
• IIM Rohtak will not apply any sectional cut offs for IPM AT 2019
• Only overall cut offs in IPM Aptitude Test 2019 of IIM Rohtak will be applicable
• The IPM Aptitude Test 2019 score carries only 50% weightage in final selection process. Rest goes to other parameters
• IIM Rohtak has announced to declare the shortlist candidates on the basis of IPM Aptitude Test 2019 cut offs by June 5, 2019
• After the shortlisting is completed, IIM Rohtak will conduct Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) in five cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Kolkata for IPM admission 2019 from June 14 to 16, 2019
• Final merit list based on the cut offs applied and on the composite score calculated for IPM Aptitude Test Score; Personal Interview (PI); Written Ability Test (WAT) and Past Academics will be announced in July 2019.

IIM Rohtak has launched Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) with effect from academic session 2019-20 for the students who have completed their class XII. The programme will help the young students who aim to pursue their career in Business Management after class 12. The 5 year IPM programme commences in August 2019.

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