IPMAT 2025: Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

IPM Aptitude Test is the entrance exam for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). IPM is a dual degree programme which awards BBA+MBA degree. IIM Indore launched the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), the first of its kind in India, in 2011. Later on, many IIMs and other institutes started offering 5 Year Integrated programs in Management. Key information points at a glance about IPMAT Exam and IPM Program are as below:

• IPMAT Eligibility: Class 12 Pass outs and those appearing in Class 12 can apply and appear in IPMAT 2025
• Mode & Type of Exam: The IPM AT 2025 exam will be a computer based test. 
• What after Completing 3 Years of BBA from IIM Indore? After completing 3 Years of BBA (Undergraduate Programme), students will move to IIM Indore MBA without appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam which is conducted by IIMs for MBA Admission.
• Exit Option: The students also have the opportunity to exit with BA/BBA degree after 3 years
• Other Top B-schools Accepting IPMAT: IPMAT score will also be accepted by IIM Ranchi, IIFT, TAPMI and many other top institutes for Admission 2025 to their 5 year IPM and BBA programs. 
• IPM AT 2025 Test Cities: Exam Centers are located in 36 cities with multiple test venues

Overview of details as given below include the salient features of the exam:

IPMAT 2025 exam date has been announced by IIM Indore. The complete details and schedule including Registration Dates, Admit Card Release Date among others are:

IIM Indore IPM programme is aimed at students who have passed Class XII/Higher Secondary or equivalent from schools across India or are appearing in it this year. Total Seats for IPM 2025-30 batch have increased to 150. Key points in IPMAT eligibility criteria are:

IPM AT 2025 Exam Pattern has 90 questions divided into three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (30 MCQ questions), Quantitative Aptitude (15 Short Answer questions) and Verbal Ability (45 MCQs on Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph). Key highlights are:

• Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
• Three Sections Exam: Quantitative Ability QA (Divided into 2 sections MCQs and Short Answers); and Verbal Ability (VA)
• No. of Questions: 90 
• Equal Weightage: IPMAT effectively has two sections QA and VA. QA is divided in two sections. Both QA and VA have 45 questions each with equal weightage of 50 percent.
• Time Duration: 120 minutes 
• Scoring Pattern: Each correct answer carries +4 marks. 
• Negative Marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer for MCQs; No Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions
• Maximum Marks: 360
• Pre-Specified Order to Answer Questions: Candidates must answer the sections in a pre-specified order and this order is same for all the candidates.
• QA (MCQ) Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes 
• QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes
• VA Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes 

The syllabus for IPMAT is designed to assess candidate's proficiency in quantitative ability and verbal ability. Below is a section-wise IPMAT 2025 Exam Syllabus breakdown:

1. Quantitative Ability (QA)
This section tests mathematical skills, ranging from basic arithmetic to advanced topics. Key areas include:

• Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Averages, Mixtures and Allegations.
• Algebra: Simple and Quadratic Equations, Progressions.
• Geometry and Mensuration: Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Areas, and Volumes.
• Number System: Integers, Fractions, Divisibility, Factors, and Multiples.
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Charts.
• Modern Mathematics: Set Theory, Permutations and Combinations, Probability.

2. Verbal Ability (VA)
This section evaluates English language proficiency. Key topics include:

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting passages.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Contextual Usage.
• Grammar: Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks.
• Verbal Logic: Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion.

Follow these steps to complete the online registration for the IIM Indore IPMAT 2025 exam.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to IPM Admission Page on IIM Indore’s official website. IIM Indore IPMAT Application Form 2025 will open.

Step 2: Create an Account
Click on ‘Online registration to get User Id and Password for (For new applicants)’. Enter basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. Create a password and submit the form. You will receive a registration confirmation email or SMS with login credentials.

Step 3: Fill the Application Form 

• Next, log in using your credentials. 
• Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, category, and nationality. 
• Provide educational details including Class 10 and 12 marks, passing year, and board. 
• Upload scanned copies of a passport-sized photograph as per specifications, a signature as per specifications, and a category certificate if applicable.

Step 4: Select Exam Center
Choose preferred exam cities from the list of available centers. IIM Indore will allocate one center based on availability.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee
IPMAT Application Fee for General, OBC, EWS candidates is Rs 4,130 (including GST) and Rs 2,065 (including GST) for SC, ST, PwD candidates. 
Pay registration fees online with Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI modes.

Step 6: Review and Submit
Carefully review all details before submitting. Ensure the uploaded documents are clear and correct. Click Submit to complete the application.

Step 7: Download Confirmation
After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page. Keep a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.
Remember, no edits are allowed after submission, so enter details carefully. Ensure that the email ID and phone number used are active for future communication.

Preparing for the IPMAT 2025 requires a strategic and disciplined approach. Here's a consolidated guide to help you navigate your preparation effectively:

1. Understand the Exam Structure: The IPMAT comprises three sections: Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice Questions), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Questions), and Verbal Ability (Multiple Choice Questions).

2. Develop a Structured Study Plan: Balanced Plan with specific time slots for each section, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics.

3. Utilize Quality Study Materials: As discussed above. 

4. Engage in Regular Practice: Simulate exam conditions by taking full-length mock tests to build stamina and assess performance. Also take previous year papers.

5. Regular Revision: Periodically revisit topics to ensure retention and understanding.

IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT) 2025 will be conducted across 37 cities in the country. IPMAT Exam Centers are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/ Mohali, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Roorkee, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam. However, IIM Indore reserves the right to change the cities/ centres or cancel the centre at any time if the situation so warrants. Check complete list of IPMAT 2025 Exam Centers.

IPMAT Admit Card will be released a few days before the IPMAT exam date. You need to download IPMAT Admit Card from IIM Indore IPM admission website. After downloading the IPMAT Admit card, check all your personal, academic and exam center details including exam date and time, reporting time, complete address among others. On the exam day you should follow the important IPMAT 2025 exam day guidelines:

• Carry your Admit Card with recent photo affixed on it
• Carry one original photo ID
• Arrive at the test centre at the reporting time
• Do not wear digital watch, long shoes, coats, jackets etc.
• Do not carry any electronic gadgets like calculator, electronic watches, mobile etc. 
• No stationery should be carried to the test centre

IPMAT result 2025 will be released in the last week of May or first week of June 2025. You need to download your IPMAT score card from IIM Indore IPMAT website www.iimidr.ac.in. IPMAT result is released along with the shortlist of candidates who are found suitable for Personal Interview (PI) round. The PI dates for shortlisted candidates will be announced by IIM Indore a few days after the IPMAT 2025 result is released. After release of IPMAT Result 2025, IIM Indore will start the selection process for IPM admission 2025-30 batch. 

Score of IPMAT Exam 2025, conducted by IIM Indore, is accepted not only by IIM Indore but also by some of the top B-schools in India. A list of some of the top IPMAT accepting BBA colleges is as below:

• IIM Indore: IPMAT is mandatory exam for IPM Admission 2025
• IIM Ranchi: IPMAT is mandatory entrance exam for admission to 5 year Integrated Program in Management (BBA+MBA) 2025-30 batch
• Institute of Management- Nirma University, Ahmedabad: The candidates for IPM 2025-30 Batch will be selected on the basis of overall performance in IPMAT 2025 Exam, Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI). 
• TAPMI Bangalore Campus: Accepts IPMAT score for BBA (Hons) Admission
• NALSAR University of Law: Accepts IPMAT score for 5 year IPM Admission, Hyderabad

IIM Indore IPM Admission Process through IPMAT 2025 has four main components-Application submission for IPMAT, Taking and scoring well in IPMAT 2025 exam to clear the cut off, Performing well in PI round and finally getting the admission offer. The students will undergo a rigorous IPMAT 2025 selection process to get admission into IIM Indore IPM 2025-30 batch. Read complete details of IPM Admission 2025 through the IPMAT exam. 

IIM Indore IPMAT aspirants are raising various queries on IPMAT exam, preparation, IPMAT registration process, IPM selection process among others. Below are shared the Important FAQs IPMAT Exam 2025 and the answers from experts.
 
Q. What is full name of IPMAT Exam?
Ans. IPMAT full form is IIM Indore IPM Aptitude Test
 
Q. What is the IIM IPMAT exam date?
Ans. IIM Indore has announced the IPMAT 2025 exam date as May 12, 2025.

Q. Is IPMAT 2025 Registration Started?
Ans. Yes, IPMAT 2025 registration is open. IPMAT registration dates are from February 14 to March 27, 2025.

Q. How many students will appear for IPMAT 2025?
Ans. Around 23000 to 25000 students are expected to appear in IPMAT 2025. In IPMAT 2023 also out of 25000+ applicants, 22000 appear in IPMAT exam

Q. Who is eligible for IPMAT?
Ans. A candidate who has passed class 12 or appearing and is not above 20 years of age, is eligible for IPMAT exam

Q. How can I apply for IPMAT 2025?
Ans. IPMAT 2025 Registration & Application form will be online and is available at: iimidr.ac.in/academic-programmes/five-year-integrated-programme-in-management-ipm 
 
Q. Which IPMAT exam is easier - IIM Indore IPMAT or IIM Rohtak IPMAT?
Ans. Both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak IPMAT exams are of moderate difficulty level. The IPMAT exam syllabus is of class 12 Standard. It is a 2 hour duration exam
 
Q. What is the pattern of IPMAT 2025?
Ans. IPMAT exam is divided in Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability sections. It has 90 questions. Check complete IPMAT Exam pattern

Q. Is IPMAT tougher than CAT?
Ans: IIM Indore IPMAT is easier than CAT as the IPMAT eligibility is class 12 while the CAT eligibility is graduation.

Q. How many attempts are there in IIM Indore IPM entrance exam?
Ans: You can attempt IIM IPM entrance exam till you are of 20 years of age. No fixed number of attempts are prescribed

Q. Which IIM offers better IPM Program – IIM Indore or IIM Rohtak?
Ans. Both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak have the IIM brand. However, IIM Indore was the first IIM to start IPM way back in 2011 and its 10 batches have passed out with consistently rising placement packages. On the other hand, IIM Rohtak started IPM in 2019 and its first batch has passed out in 2024. While the academic program of IIM Rohtak is as per IIM standard, the placement data is yet to be available for the first batch

Q. Will IIM Indore or IIM Rohtak conduct WAT in IPM final selection process?
Ans. Last year IIM Indore conducted only Personal Interview and No WAT was proposed for IPM Admission. Final Merit list was based on Aptitude Score and Personal Interview. Similarly, IIM Rohtak conducted Personal Interview but No WAT was proposed. The final merit list was based on IPMAT score, Academics and Personal Interview. It is expected that for IPM Admission 2025, IIM Indore may not conduct WAT
 
Q. What is the IPMAT cut off for shortlisting at IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?
Ans. Since IIM Indore IPMAT scoring pattern and maximum score is not changed as compared to last year, the expected IIM Indore IPMAT 2025 cut offs for shortlisting are likely to remain between 160-180 marks out of 360 marks.  IIM Rohtak IPMAT cut off 2025 are likely to remain between 250 and 255 marks out of 480 marks
 
Q. Which other top management colleges accept IPMAT exam score for admission?
Ans. Apart from IIM Indore, IPMAT score is accepted for IPM admission by IIM Ranchi, IIFT Kakinanda, Nirma University, TAPMI Bengaluru, NALSAR University Hyderabad
 
Q. Can I leave the IPM after 3 years? What degree I will get?
Ans. Yes, you can exit after successfully completing 3 years of IPM program. In such cases, IIM Indore and all other institutes award bachelor’s degree duly recognized by UGC