IPMAT Exam Analysis 2024

IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 Analysis: QA, DI bit Difficult; VA Little Different; Check Pattern, Marking Scheme, Cut off for IIM Indore, Ranchi, IIFT, TAPMI

IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 exam has got over at 4 PM on Thursday May 23, 2024. IPMAT 2024 was conducted in a single shift from 2 PM to 4 PM as a computer based test for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated programme in Management 2024-29 offering dual degree BBA+MBA. IPMAT 2024 remained of moderate difficulty level while a few questions were found to be a bit more difficult and on different pattern.

 

During the last four years, IIM Indore has kept its IPMAT exam difficulty level more or less similar. As such the overall cut off for shortlisting may not change much. IPMAT exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore dual degree programme of BBA+MBA. IPMAT 2024 score will also be accepted by IIM Ranchi, IIFT, TAPMI, Nirma University, NALSAR University of Law for BBA and IPM admission 2024.   

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 MBAUniverse.com is the first to publish the IPM AT 2024 exam analysis immediately after the exam is over. IPMAT Analysis by top coaching institutes like IMS, CL, TIME is also published on this page. Go through each point in Table of Contents below to get detailed IPMAT analysis, difficulty level, score calculation process, expected cut offs, and more  

Table of Contents: IPMAT Analysis 2024 – Key Coverage Areas

The IPMAT exam analysis 2024 contains:

1. IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 Analysis: Key Changes at a glance
2. IPMAT 2024 exam: Overall Exam Analysis
3. IPMAT 2024 Question Paper: Sectional Composition
4. IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme
5. IPMAT 2024 Analysis: Difficulty Level
6. Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2024 Exam
7. IPMAT 2024 Cut offs for IPM admission 2024
8. IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2024 for Final Selection
9. Top BBA/IPM Colleges Accepting IPMAT score With Cut off
10. IPMAT 2024 Analysis by IMS
11. IIM Indore IPMAT Analysis for Previous Years

1. IPMAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Key changes

• IPMAT 2024 has reduced total questions from 100 to 90
• This year SA questions in Quant were Moderate but MCQs & DI sets bit difficult
• Verbal Ability had a few Type in Answer based Parajumble  
• IPMAT 2024 exam was conducted in the afternoon shift from 2 PM to 4 PM.
• IPMAT 2024 consisted of Short Answer (SA) questions in QA section
• Verbal Ability section had  MCQ and TITA type questions
• Overall IPMAT 2024 exam was rated of Moderate Difficulty

2. IPMAT 2024 Exam: Overall Exam Analysis

IPMAT 2024 exam key highlights on revised exam pattern are

• Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
• Two sections Exam: Quantitative Ability (Divided into 2 sections); and Verbal Ability
• No. of Questions: Reduced to 90
• Time Duration: 120 minutes
• 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

3. IPMAT 2024 Analysis: Sectional Composition of Question paper:

IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 question paper sectional composition is as under

IPMAT 2024 Exam Sections	IPMAT Exam Question format	Number of Questions	Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2024 (In minutes)
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Multiple choice (MCQs)	30	40
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Short Answer (SA)	15	40
Verbal Ability (VA)	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	45	40

4. IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme

• Scoring Pattern: Each correct answer carries +4 marks. 
• Negative Marking (Only for MCQs): -1 mark for each wrong answer for MCQs
• Negative Marking for Short Answer Questions: No Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions
• Maximum Marks: 360

5. IPMAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level

IPMAT 2024 remained of Moderate Difficulty level exam. A few short answer (SA) questions in Quantitative Aptitude section of IPMAT 2024 were found bit more difficult. The cut offs are not expected to change much for shortlisting.

6. Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2024 Exam

IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2024. The revised score calculation process for IPMAT 2024 Composite Score is:

• Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Verbal Ability Section: 50 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above scores
• Based on above Composite Score, Candidates with highest Scores in each category will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment (PA). The PA round consists of Personal Interview (PI) the mode of which will be decided by the Admissions Committee in due course
• The Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool

7. IPMAT 2024 Cut offs for IPM Admission 2024

The eligible pool for shortlisting for PI round is created considering only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum marks in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test.

• The minimum cut off mark in each section is decided by the Admissions Committee.
• The minimum cut off mark in each section is based on the categories of applicants.
• Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are rejected

8. IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2024 for Final Selection

For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:

• Weightage of IPMAT 2024 Aptitute Test Score (ATS) = 65%
• Weightage of Personal Assessment (PA) = 35%
• Composite Score (CS)- Sum of above= 100%

9. Top BBA/IPM Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores 2024

Apart from IIM Indore, the official list of Colleges Accepting IPMAT Indore Scores 2024 for BBA and IPM admission 2024 include the following institutes:

BBA College Accepting IPMAT	Programme Name & Fees (Rs.in Lakhs)
IIM Indore	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 38.19 lakhs
IIM Ranchi	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 33.13 Lakhs
IIFT Kakinada	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 30.25 Lakhs
TAPMI Manipal & Bengaluru	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs.25 Lakhs 4 Year BBA (Hons): Rs. 15.00 Lakhs
Nirma University Ahmedabad	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 18.08 Lakhs
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs.10 Lakhs

IPMAT Exam Analysis by IMS

The IPMAT Indore analysis is based on the students' first-hand entrance test experience. It will provide useful insights into the exam, such as the types of questions asked, the number of good attempts, the difficulty level, and the expected cutoff.

 

The user interface was friendly, and no students complained about difficulties during the test. As expected, there were three sections with a time limit of 40 minutes per section. The paper pattern was unchanged as compared to IPMAT Indore 2023.

IPMAT 2024 Paper Pattern

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Marking Scheme
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)	15	60	+4,0
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)	30	120	+4, - 1
Verbal Ability	45	180	+4, - 1
Total	90	360

Let us look at the Section-wise Analysis. This detailed analysis provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the IPMAT Indore 2024 exam, including section-wise breakdowns to help you understand difficulty levels and question trends.

Quantitative Ability (SA)

Most students found the section easy to moderate compared to last year. The unexpected question was a set of 3 questions on Statistics based on Median values, but it was doable. Below is the breakdown of the important questions and topics.

Topic	Number of Questions
Numbers, Fractions, Remainders, HCF, LCM	1
Arithmetic, %, P and L, Ratios, Averages	3
Geometry, Trigonometry, Coordinate, Conics	3
Logarithms, Surds and Indices	1
Linear and Quadratic Equations, Inequalities	3
Functions and Graphs, progression and Binomial	1
Determinant	1
Statistics - Median	3
Total	15 Q

Sectional Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Good Attempts: 10+

Good Score: 32+

Expected Cut-off: 20-24 marks

Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

This section was difficult and time-consuming, especially the DI set was difficult to crack. The questions on Set Theory, Surds & Indices and Arithmetic were doable ones and should have been attempted to clear the cut-off. Below is the breakdown of the important questions and topics.

Topic	Number of Questions
LR / DI	5
Numbers, Fractions, Remainders, HCF, LCM	1-2
Arithmetic, %, P and L, Ratios, Averages	2-3
Arithmetic - Time Speed Distance and Time and Work	1-2
Geometry, Trigonometry, Coordinate	6-7
Logarithms, Surds and Indices	2-3
Linear and Quadratic Equations, Inequalities	2-3
Functions and Graphs, progression and Binomial	2-3
Set Theory, Probability and P and C	2-3
Matrices and Determinants	1
Total	30 Q

Sectional Difficulty: Difficult

Good Attempts: 15+

Good Score: 48+

Expected Cut-off: 31-34 marks

Verbal Ability

The Parajumble questions were in TITA form, and they were confusing. The Para completions questions also had confusing options. The vocabulary and Grammar sections were easy. Overall, the difficulty level in this section was easy to moderate. Below is the breakdown of the important questions and topics.

Topic	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	12
Fill in the Blanks	4 - 5
Idioms and Phrases	8
Para Completion	5 - 6
Correct the underlined part	5 - 6
Para Jumbles (TITA)	5
Incorrect word Usage	5
Total	45 Q

Sectional Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Good Attempts: 35+

Good Score: 130+

Expected Cut-off: 115-118 marks

Overall Analysis

Sections	No. of questions	Good Attempts	Good Score	Expected Cut-off
QA (SA)	15	10+	32+	20-24
QA (MCQ)	30	15+	48+	31-34
VA	45	35+	130+	115-118
Overall	90	60+	210+	N/A

IIM Indore IPMAT Analysis for Previous Years:

IIM Indore IPM AT 2023 exam has got over at 4 PM on Friday, June 16, 2023. IPMAT 2023 was conducted in a single shift from 2 PM to 4 PM on June 16, 2023 as a computer based test for admission to its 5 year Integrated programme in Management 2023-28 batch. IPMAT remained  the online computer based test of 2 hours duration as was last year. The exam was of moderate difficulty level while a few questions were found to be a bit more difficult. During last few years, IPM AT difficulty level has remained more or less similar and as such overall cut off for shortlisting may not change much. The IPMAT 2023 exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore 5 year IPM dual degree programme of BBA+MBA 2023-28 batch.

 

MBAUniverse.com is the first to publish the IPM AT 2023 exam analysis immediately after the exam is over.

1. IIM Indore IPMAT 2023 Exam Analysis: Key Changes

• This year IPMAT has reduced total questions from 100 to 90
• IPMAT 2023 exam was conducted in the afternoon shift.
• IPMAT 2023 remained a computer based test and was conducted in 34 test cities in India.
• Exam time remains same as two hour duration exam
• There were Short Answer (SA) questions in QA section
• Verbal Ability section had only MCQ type questions

2. IPMAT Exam 2023: Overall Analysis

IPMAT 2023 exam key highlights on revised exam pattern are

• Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
• Two sections Exam: Quantitative Ability (Divided into 2 sections); and Verbal Ability
• No. of Questions: Reduced to 90 from 100 for two hour exam
• 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: Reduced to 360 from 400
• 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

3. IPMAT 2023 Analysis: Sectional Composition of Question paper

IM Indore IPMAT 2023 question paper sectional composition was as under

IPMAT 2023 Exam Sections	IPMAT Exam Question format	Number of Questions	Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2023 (In minutes)
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Multiple choice (MCQs)	30	40
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Short Answer (SA)	15	40
Verbal Ability (VA)	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	45	40

4. IIM Indore IPMAT 2023 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme & Question Topics

Below is shared the revised marking scheme and key topics on which questions were asked in IPMAT 2023 exam:

IPMAT Exam Sections 2023	Key Topics	Total Number of Questions	Time Allotted	Marks for Right Answer	Marks for Wrong Answer
Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)	Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average  Data Interpretation (DI) Logical Reasoning (LR)	45 (30 MCQs + 15 SA questions	80 Mins	4	-1 (only for 40 MCQs)
Verbal Ability	Reading Comprehension; Vocabulary; Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph	45 MCQs	40 Mins	4	-1
Total		90	120 Mins	360

5. Section Wise IPMAT Analysis 2023

IPMAT 2023 section wise analysis is shared below:

5.1 Quantitative Ability (QA) in IPMAT

QA Questions were asked from a range of topics like Percentages, Profit and Loss, SI and Cl. Number System, Average, Mixture and Solution, Ratio and Proportion, Time Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Progressions, Geometry and Mensuration, Inequalities, Logarithms and Graphs.  

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IPM AT also had questions from Data Interpretation (DI) and Logical Reasoning (LR). As expected, questions in Quantitative Ability section from Matrices, Determinants and basic questions from trigonometry also appeared.

 

5.1.1 Quantitative Ability: Difference between MCQs and SA Questions – Tips to Score High

Quantitative Ability (QA) questions in IPMAT exam 2023 were divided into 2 parts – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer (SA) questions. Those focused more on SA questions stand a good chance as these SA questionds did not carry negative marking penalty. Key points and guidelines to attempt each type of questions are given below:

Key Points of Difference/Similarity	MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions	SA-Short Answer Questions
Number of QA Questions in IPMAT 2023	30	15
Time Limit to Solve	40 Minutes	40 Minutes
Maximum Marks	120	60
Negative Marking	-1 for every wrong answer	No Negative Marking
Answer Options	4 (Choose the right answer)	No Answer option was given. Had to solve the question and write the correct answer in the given space
Difficulty level	Moderate	Moderate
How to Attempt?	Attempt from easy to difficult and skip the most difficult questions to avoid negative marking	Go from easy to difficult but try to attempt all the questions. No fear of negative marking

5.2  Verbal Ability Topics: This section consisted of

• Reading Comprehension: 3-4 passages with 5 questions each. The passages were asked from economy, culture and developmental issues.
• Vocabulary: Around 10-12 questions on Antonyms and Synonyms,
• Other types of Questions: Other types of questions in this section included Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph, Best Summary questions, Word Usage, Fill in the Blanks and Proper Usage of Words.

Verbal Ability: Sectional Composition	MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions	SA-Short Answer Questions
Number of Questions in IPMAT 2023	45	Nil
Time Limit to Solve	40 Minutes	Nil
Maximum Marks	180	Nil
Negative Marking	-1 for every wrong answer	Nil
Answer Options	4 ( Choose the right answer)	Nil
Difficulty level	Moderate	NA
How to Attempt?	Those who attempted from easy to difficult and skipped the most difficult questions to avoid negative marking can score high	NA

6. Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2023 Exam

IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2023. The revised score calculation process for IPM-AT 2023 Composite Score is:

• Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Verbal Ability Section: 50 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above scores
• Based on above Composite Score, Candidates with highest Scores in each category will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment (PA). The PA round consists of Personal Interview (PI) the mode of which will be decided by the Admissions Committee in due course
• The Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool

7. IPMAT 2023 Cut offs for IPM admission 2023

The eligible pool for shortlisting for PI round is created considering only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum marks in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test.

• The minimum cut off mark in each section is decided by the Admissions Committee.
• The minimum cut off mark in each section is based on the categories of applicants.
• Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are rejected

8. IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2023 for Final Selection

For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:

• Weightage of IPMAT 2023 Aptitute Test Score (ATS) = 65%
• Weightage of Personal Assessment (PA) = 35%
• Composite Score (CS)- Sum of above= 100%

IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Analysis: Easy Quant MCQs; Tough SA Section; VA Moderate; Total Questions reduced; Check Cut Offs

IIM Indore IPM AT 2022 exam has got over on July 2, 2022. It was a computer based test for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated programme in Management 2022-27 batch. Apart from IIM Indore, the IPMAT 2022 exam score will be accepted for BBA/IPM admission 2022 by IIM Ranchi, Nirma University, TAPMI Bengaluru and many other BBA colleges.

 

IIM Indore kept the IPMAT 2022 exam difficulty level a bit higher than last year with reduced number of questions. As such overall cut off percentile for shortlisting may change. The exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi dual degree program of BBA+MBA; IIFT Kakinada BBA+MBA. Below is shared the IPMAT Analysis 2022 with expected cut offs

 

The IPMAT exam analysis 2022 covers the following:

1. IPMAT 2022 exam pattern and key changes
2. Comparative IPMAT Analysis 2022 with Overall and Sectional Difficulty level in the exam as compared to previous exams
3. IPMAT IIM Indore 2022 Exam Analysis  with Expected cut offs for shortlisting
4. Top IIMs and other IPM Colleges accepting IPMAT score for Admission 2022
5. IPMAT analysis by top preparation centres like IMS with expected IPMAT cut offs

1. IPMAT Exam Pattern 2022: Important Changes
IPMAT 2022 exam was conducted as a Computer Based Test. It was conducted at multiple test centers in 34 cities in revised pattern. The candidates were required to go to the respective test centre for the exam. Following were the key changes in IIM Indore IPMAT 2022  

• Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
• Two sections Exam: Quantitative Ability (Divided into 2 sections); and Verbal Ability
• No. of Questions: 90
• Time Duration: 120 minutes
• Scoring Pattern: Each correct answer carried +4 marks. 
• Negative Marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer for MCQs; No Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions
• SA Questions: This year Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions introduced. Earlier there was no negative marking
• 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 but missing
• QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes but missing this year
• VA Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes but missing
• Difficulty level: Higher than last year

To the surprise of the test takers, the sectional time limit was not implemented and candidates could attempt the questions from other sections also. Besides, the onscreen calculator was also missing.

 

1.1 IPMAT 2022: Revised Exam Pattern
IIM Indore IPMAT exam pattern 2022 is as under

IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022	IPMAT Exam Question format	Number of Questions	Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2022  (In minutes)
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Multiple choice (MCQs)	30	40
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Short Answer (SA)	15	40
Verbal Ability (VA)	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	45	40

1.2 IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Analysis: Marking Scheme & Question Topics
Below is shared the revised marking scheme and key topics on which questions are asked in IPMAT 2022 exam pattern:

IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022	Key Topics	Total Number of Questions	Time Allotted	Marks for Right Answer	Marks for each Wrong Answer
Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)	Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average Data Interpretation (DI) Logical Reasoning (LR)	45 (30 MCQs + 15 SA questions	80 Mins	4	-1 (For SA & MCQs)
Verbal Ability	Reading Comprehension; Vocabulary; Logical Completion of Paragraph; Essay; More questions on Para Jumbles	45 Qs	40 Mins	4	-1
Total		90	120 Mins	360

2. Sectional Difficulty Level:

• MCQs in Quant: Moderate Difficulty
• QA Short Answer Questions: Higher Difficulty
• VA Questions: Moderate Difficulty

2.1 Good Attempts

• SA Questions: Out of 15 questions, if 6-7 are correct, it can be considered good score
• QA MCQs: Out of 30 Questions, if 12+ are correct, you will clear the cut off with good score
• VA Questions: Out of 45 Questions, if 22-24 are correct, you will score well and will clear the cut offs

3. IPMAT 2022 Cut offs for IPM admission 2022
The eligible pool for shortlisting for Personal Assessment (PA) is created considering only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum marks in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test. Expected category wise IPMAT 2022 cut off, out off 360 marks is as below. Please note that it is the likely cut off based on quick analysis of the IPMAT exam difficulty level. Actual cut off may go up or down depending upon the parameters which are taken into account by IIM Indore for shortlisting and as shared below the table

Category	Expected Cut off
General	240-250
EWS	210-220
NC-OBC	185-200
SC	140-150
ST	140-150
PwD	170-190

• The minimum cut off mark in each section is decided by the Admissions Committee.
• The minimum cut off mark in each section is based on the categories of applicants.
• Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are rejected

3.1 Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2022 Exam Pattern
IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2022. The revised score calculation process for IPM-AT 2022 Composite Score is:

• Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Verbal Ability Section: 50 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above scores
• Based on above Composite Score, Candidates with highest Scores in each category will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment (PA). The PA round may consist of Video Based Assessment (VBA) or Personal Interview (PI) which will be decided by the Admissions Committee in due course
• The Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool

3.2 IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022 for Final Selection
For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:

• Weightage of IPMAT 2022 Aptitute Test Score (ATS) = 65%
• Weightage of Personal Assessment (PA) = 35%
• Composite Score (CS)- Sum of above= 100%

4. Top IIMs and other IPM Colleges accepting IPMAT score for Admission 2022
Top BBA/IPM Colleges accepting IPMAT 2022 Scores for admission 2022 include the following institutes. Apart from them, many more BBA colleges will accept IPMAT 2022 exam score

College Accepting IPMAT	Programme	Fees (Rs. In Lakhs)
IIM Indore	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)	Rs. 34.94 lakhs
IIM Ranchi	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)	Rs. 32.23 Lakhs
IIFT Kakinada	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)	Rs. 30.25 Lakhs
TAPMI Bengaluru Campus	4 Year BBA (Hons)	Rs. 15.00 Lakhs
Institute of Management, Nirma University Ahmedabad	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)	Rs. 18.08 Lakhs
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)	Rs.10 Lakhs

5. IPMAT analysis by IMS with expected IPMAT cut offs
IPMAT Indore 2022 was an online, center proctored exam, conducted on 2nd July 2022 from 10am -12 noon.  More than 22,000 students had registered for the test and almost 20,000 students took the test. There were no reports of any major hiccups in conducting the test and overall it was a smooth experience for students.  

Paper Pattern: Paper pattern for IPMAT Indore was a surprise element that students got to know only when they read the exam instructions during the exam. This year there were 15 Questions in QA (Short Answer Section), 30 Questions in QA (MCQ Section) and 45 Questions in VA Section. IIM Indore had only released the time limit for each section (viz 40mins per section) in the admission notice. Most people expected the number of questions to be the same as the 2019 pattern but there was a change in pattern. 
 

Marking scheme remained the same: +4 for every correct answer, -1 for every incorrect answer (no negative marks in QA (Short answer) section).  The test started with the Quant (Short Answers) section, followed by Quant (MCQ) and English sections. Students did not have the option to choose the order of sections. Every section had a time limit of 40 mins and students could move to the next section only after completion of 40 min of the previous section

Overall and Sectional Analysis: 

QA (Short Answer) Section - This section was of easy to Moderate difficulty. Even with a basic preparation one could attempt 6-7 questions and students who had prepared seriously for IPMAT were able to attempt more than 10-11 questions. 

Good Attempts - 9 or more
Good Score - 32+
Expected Sectional cutoff - 20-24

QA (MCQ) Section - This section was relatively difficult as compared to Short Answer section. The questions were lengthy and many serious aspirants were able to attempt around 14-15. There was one set of Data Interpretation based on Logical reasoning based matrix arrangement. The DI set was slightly tricky and most students chose to skip it or just attempted 1-2 easier questions from the set.

Good Attempts - 13 or more
Good Score - 40+
Expected Sectional cutoff - 26-32
 
VA Section: The verbal Ability section was Easy to Moderate difficulty section. Many students were able to attempt more than 30 questions. The parajumble questions did not have options and also had negative marking for incorrect answers, but many students were confident of getting at least 3 questions correct out of the 5 questions of this type. There were 2 reading comprehensions which had around 300 and 400 questions respectively.

Good Attempts - 30+

Good Score - 100+ 
Expected Cut-Off - 80-85

Overall, there was only a change in the number of questions but the level of difficulty did not deviate from the historic trends. There is no overall cut-off in the paper. A student who clears all sectional cut-offs will get an interview call. However, the written test has 65% weightage in the selection process and therefore, it becomes essential to score high in the exam. A score of 170+ in this paper will give the student a good chance in the final selection if they have a decently good interview round. 

 

IIM Indore IPMAT Analysis for Previous Years
IPMAT Analysis for previous years is shared below

 

IPMAT Analysis 2021
IIM Indore conducted IPMAT 2021 exam in morning shift from 9.30AM to 11 AM on July 16, 2021. IPMAT was as a computer based test for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated Programme in Management 2021-26 batch. The exam was postponed from earlier date of June 14 and from earlier afternoon shift of 2 hours duration of 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM. IPM AT kept its difficulty level more or less similar and as such overall cut off for shortlisting may not change much for IPM admission 2021. The exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore dual degree programme of BBA+MBA

 

The IPM - AT exam analysis 2021 as shared below contains the following:

• IPM AT 2021 exam pattern with key changes
• Overall and sectional difficulty level in the exam as compared to previous exams
• Expected cut offs for shortlisting
• IPM AT analysis by top preparation centres like CL, T.I.M.E., IMS with expected cut offs

IIM Indore has made many changes and has completely revised the IPMAT 2021 exam pattern and test structure again as compared to last year. 

 

IPMAT 2021: Important Changes
IPMAT 2021 was a Computer Based Test. It was conducted at the test centres in revised pattern. The candidates were required to go to the respective test centres for the exam. Following were the key changes in IIM Indore in IPMAT 2021 

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Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions

• Two sections Exam: Quantitative Ability (Divided into MCQ and SA questions); and Verbal Ability
• No. of Questions: 60
• Time Duration: 90 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: 240
• 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: 30 Minutes
• QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes
• VA Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes
• IPMAT 2021 Difficulty Level: Moderate to Slightly Difficult

IPMAT 2021: Prevised Exam Pattern
IIM Indore IPMAT 2021 exam pattern has remained as under:

Sections in IPMAT Exam 2021	IPMAT Exam Question format	Number of Questions	Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2021  (In minutes)
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Multiple choice (MCQs)	20	30
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Short Answer (SA)	10	30
Verbal Ability (VA)	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	30	30

IIM Indore IPM AT 2021 Exam Analysis: Revised Marking Scheme & Key Question Topics
IPMAT 2021 marking scheme has been changed again with the number of questions in each section. Below is shared the revised marking scheme and key topics on which questions were asked in IPMAT 2021 exam:

Section	Key Topics	Total Number of Questions	Time Allotted	Marks for Right Answer	Marks for Wrong Answer
Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)	Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average Data Interpretation (DI) Logical Reasoning (LR)	30 (20 MCQs + 10 SA questions	60 Mins	4	-1 (only for 40 MCQs)
Verbal Ability	Reading Comprehension; Vocabulary; Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph	30 MCQs	30 Mins	4	-1
Total		60	90 Mins	240

IPMAT 2021 Sectional Analysis

 

IPM AT 2021 Analysis: Quantitative Ability: MCQ and SA Questions
Quantitative Ability (QA) questions in IPMAT exam pattern 2021 were divided into 2 parts – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer (SA) questions.

• For MCQs candidates were advised to attempt from easy to difficult questions and skip the most difficult questions to avoid negative marking
• Since there was no fear of negative marking in Short Answer Questions, candidates could attempt all the questions moving from easy to difficult questions. 
• Difficulty level: Moderate with 3-4 questions on higher difficulty side

IPM AT 2021 Analysis: Verbal Ability

• Difficulty level: This section was of moderate difficulty level
• VA section consisted of questions based on RC Passages, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para jumbles
• Reading Comprehension: 3-4 passages with 5 questions each. The passages were asked from economy, culture and developmental issues.
• Vocabulary: Around 10-12 questions on Antonyms and Synonyms,
• Other types of Questions: Other types of questions in this section included Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph, Best Summary questions, Word Usage, Fill in the Blanks and Proper Usage of Words.

Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2021
IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2021. The revised score calculation process for IPM-AT 2021 Composite Score is:

• Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Score in Verbal Ability Section: 50 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
• Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above scores
• Based on above Composite Score, Candidates with highest Scores in each category will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment (PA). The PA round may consist of Video Based Assessment (VBA) or Personal Interview (PI) which will be decided by the Admissions Committee in due course
• The Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool

Cut offs in IPM AT 2021
The eligible pool for shortlisting for Personal Assessment (PA) is created considering only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum marks in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test.

• The minimum cut off mark in each section will be decided by the Admissions Committee.
• The minimum cut off mark in each section will be based on the categories of applicants.
• Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are rejected

Weightage for Final Selection
For final admission, weightages are:

• Weightage of IPMAT 2021 Aptitute Test Score (ATS) = 65%
• Weightage of Personal Assessment (PA) = 35%
• Composite Score (CS)- Sum of above= 100%

IIM Indore IPMAT Analysis 2020
IPM AT 2020 exam was conducted in after-noon on September 7, 2020 as a computer based test of one and half hour session. Earlier the exam was postponed twice due to Covid-19 pandemic. This year IIM Indore introduced many changes in the IPMAT exam pattern, number of questions, sectional and overall time duration, difficulty level among others.

 

IPMAT is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to 5 year Integrated Program in Management at IIM Indore.  The candidates for IPM 2020-25 Batch will be selected on the basis of overall performance in IPMAT 2020 Exam, & Video Assessment instead of Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (PI). 

 

IPMAT 2020 Analysis by MBAUniverse.com
IPMAT 2020 exam analysis by MBAUniverse.com is shared below:

 

IPMAT 2020: Changes in Exam Pattern

• IPMAT 2020 was conducted in afternoon session instead of morning session last year
• Total questions reduced to 60 from 100 earlier
• Sectional Time limit reduced to 30 minutes for each section from 40 earlier
• Test duration reduced to 90 minutes from ealier 120 minutes
• Maximum Marks reduced to 240 from 400 earlier
• Selection process is based on Video Assessment instead of personal interview
• Candidates had to answer the sections in a pre-specified order and this order was same for all the candidates.

IPMAT 2020: Overall Analysis

• Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
• Two Effective sections: Quantitative Ability was divided into 2 sections of MCQs and SA questions while the other section on Verbal Ability consisted of only MCQs
• Scoring Pattern: Each correct answer carried +4 marks. 
• Negative Marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer for MCQs; No Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions
• Maximum Marks: 240 (Reduced from earlier 400 Marks)
• QA (MCQ) Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes (Reduced from earlier 40 Minutes)
• QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes (Reduced from earlier 40 Minutes)
• VA Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes (Reduced from earlier 40 minutes)
• Movement between the sections: Test takers could move to the next section only after the sectional time limit for the section they were attempting, was over.
• Overall IPMAT 2020 was of moderate difficulty level
• Sectional cut-off applied in all the three sections. Candidates had to prove competence in all the sections.

Overall IPMAT 2020 Exam Pattern
The overall exam pattern of IPMAT 2020 with revised structure, scoring pattern and important topics in each section was as below:

 

IPMAT 2020: Revised Test Structure & Time duration
IIM Indore IPMAT 2020 exam structure was revised as under

Sections in IPMAT Exam 2020	IPMAT Exam Question format	Number of Questions	Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2020  (In minutes)
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Multiple choice (MCQs)	20	30
Quantitative Ability (QA)	Short Answer (SA)	10	30
Verbal Ability (VA)	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	30	30

Overall Revised Marking Scheme, Key Question Topics in IPMAT 2020
IPMAT 2020 marking scheme has been changed with reduced number of questions in each section as under:

Section	Key Topics	Total Number of Questions	Time Allotted	Marks for Right Answer	Marks for Wrong Answer
Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)	Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average Data Interpretation (DI) Logical Reasoning (LR)	30	60 Mins	4	-1 (only for 20 MCQs)
Verbal Ability	Reading Comprehension; Vocabulary; Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph	30	30 Mins	4	-1
Total		60	90 Mins	240

Expected Cut off
Overall and sectional expected cut off score in IPMAT 2020 are as below:

Sections	Section wise Questions	Maximum Score	Expected Cut off score for shortlisting
Quantitative Ability (SA)	10	40	22 - 26
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	20	80	44 - 48
Verbal Ability	30	120	78 - 82
Overall expected cut off	60	240	144 - 156

Source: MBAUniverse.com IPMAT 2020 Analysis 

 

Apart from IPMAT 2020 analysis by MBAUniverse.com, below is shared the IPMAT 2020 analysis in detail by top coaching institutes including T.I.M.E., IMS with expected cut off 

 

IPMAT 2020 Analysis by T.I.M.E.
In the second and the third sections, each question carried 4 marks and there was a negative marking of 1 mark for each of the wrong responses. However, in the first section, the answers had to be typed in the box provided against each of the questions. There was no negative marking for incorrect answers in this section.

 

Sectional cut-off applied in all the three areas which means that the test-takers were expected to show their competence in all the sections. The total duration of the test was 90 minutes as against 120 minutes last year. The sectional time limit was 30 minutes for each of the sections and one could move to the next section only once the sectional time limit was over.

 

In comparison to the last year’s question paper, the exam this year had relatively easier questions.

 

Let us now have a look at the individual sections:

 

Section 1: Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Type Questions)
As the case was last year, IPM-AT had a separate section on short answer type questions in quantitative ability area. There was no negative marking in this section. This section was medium-high in terms of difficulty. The questions were predominantly asked from the topics like Logarithms, Sequence & Series, P&C, Probability, Arithmetic, Venn Diagrams, etc. Following is the distribution of the questions from various topics:

Topic	No. of Questions
Functions	2
P&C and Probability	2
Matrices & Determinants	1
Geometry & Mensuration	1
Arithmetic	3
Logarithms	1
Total	10

A score of (24 +/- 2) can be considered a good one in this section.

 

Section 2: Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
The Quantitative Ability (MCQ) section was mostly doable. The section saw questions from a gamut of topics. A significant number of questions were present from Numbers, Algebra, and Pure Maths. A single set on Data Interpretation (Five questions) was also there. The break-up of the topic-wise questions is given as under:

Topic	No. of Questions
Numbers & Number System	1
Algebra (Progressions, Log, Matrices & Det, Functions, etc)	6
Arithmetic	1
Pure Maths (P&C, Probability, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Venn Diagram, etc)	6
Geometry & Mensuration	1
Data Interpretation (1 set)	5
Total	20

A score of around (45 +/- 2) can be considered a good score in this section.

 

Section 3: Verbal Ability
There were no surprises in the Verbal Ability section this year, as the pattern was similar to that of the last year. The section was easy-moderate, and all the questions could have been attempted in the given time.

 

Following is the broad distribution of questions in this section:

Area	No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension (Single passage)	7
FIBs (Single, double blanks)	7
Sentence Correction	5
Para Jumbles (Non-MCQ)	3
Correct usage of words/phrases	3
Para completion	5
Total	30

An attempt of 23-24 can be considered a good attempt in this section and a score of (80+/- 2) should be a good one.

 

Overall Verdict
Owing to the higher difficulty level of the exam, the cut-offs are expected to be around (150 +/- 5).

 

Disclaimer: All information on cut-offs, analysis, and scores are based on independent analysis and evaluation made by T.I.M.E. We do not take responsibility for any decision that might be taken, based on this information

Source: T.I.M.E IPM-AT (IIM Indore) 2020 Analysis  

 

IPMAT 2020 Analysis by IMS
IPM Indore entrance test 2020 was conducted by IIM Indore on 7 September 2020. The exam contained 60 questions across three sections viz. Quantitative Ability (MCQ) – 20 Q, Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) – 10 Q and Verbal Ability – 30 Q. Each section had a time limit of 30 min. One could move to the next section only after sectional time limit was over, but could not come back to the previous section. The order of sections was pre-defined.

 

In Quantitative Ability (MCQ) & Verbal Ability Sections, each correct answer fetched 4 marks and each incorrect one attracted a penalty of 1 mark. In Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) section, answers had to be typed in the box provided against the question. These questions did not attract any negative marking. Let us look at individual sections.

 

Section 1 - Quantitative Ability (MCQ) – 20 Questions (30 Min)

Topic	Number of Questions
Data Interpretation	5
Probability, P&C	2
Averages	2
Numbers & number applications	1
Geometry	1
Coordinate Geometry	1
Logarithms	1
Functions	1
Ratio and proportion	1
Averages & Percentages	1
Trigonometry	1
Set Theory	1
Matrices	1
Function	1
Total	20 Q

Overall, the section was of medium difficulty. Time was a restraint. Instead of solving, elimination options would have helped in 6-8 Q. A good attempt would be 15-16 Q with 80% accuracy

Good score - 45

Section 2 - Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) – 10 Questions (30 Min)

Topic	Number of Questions
Numbers	3
Geometry/coordinate geometry	1
Matrices	1
Time speed distance	1
Averages & percentages	1
Ratio and proportion	1
Sets	1
Functions	1
Total	10 Q

The questions were of easy to medium difficulty. A good attempt would have been 8 Q, with 75-80% accuracy

 

Good score - 32

 

Section 3 – Verbal Ability - 30 Questions (30 Min)
This was an easy section and students wouldn’t have missed scoring opportunities, if they used available time well. Here was the topic wise break up:

Topic	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension (1 passage of 300 words)	6
Fill-in-the-blanks (Usage of appropriate words)	6
Fill-in-the--blanks (Usage of 3 words)	5
Incorrect word usage	5
Fill-in-the-blanks (Logical word usage)	3
Para jumbles (Type-in-The-Answer)	3
Fill in the blanks (Paragraph completion)	2
Total	30 Q

A serious attempt of 30 Q was possible, with 80% accuracy.

 

Good score - 90

 

Overall Good Score
Overall good score would be 165+ to fetch a call for video assessment round. IMS would be happy to help the short listed students with preparation of video assessment round.

 

Source: IMS IPMAT 2020 Analysis

 

IPM AT Analysis for previous year is shared below:  
IPMAT detailed analysis with key changes in the IPM AT exam pattern, difficulty level, expected overall and sectional cut off is shared below.

 

Before we delve deep into the IPM AT 2019 exam analysis and expected cut off, it is important to know the IPMAT 2019 Exam Pattern

Sectional composition	Section wise Questions	Time (in minutes)	Expected Score for shortlisting
Quantitative Ability (SA)	20	40	36-40
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	40	40	60-68
Verbal Ability	40	40	112-120
Total	100	120	208-228

IPM AT 2019: Section Wise Analysis

Out of the three sections in IPM AT 2019 exam, theQuantitative Aptitude Section was divided into 40 MCQs and 20 SA type questions. The Analysis for both is shared below:

Section-1 Analysis on Quantitative Ability (SA)

IPMAT 2019 had a separate section on Quantitative Ability short answer questions

 

• The section had 20 short answer questions.
• This section had no negative marking
• Quant (SA) section in IPMAT 2019 was more difficult and was time consuming.
• Level of difficulty was similar as that of last year
• Many questions in the test paper were based on Logs, Arithmetic Progressions, Geometry, P&C, Probability, and was a mix of concepts.

 

Topics &Number of Questions in Quantitative Ability-SA

Topics in the section	No. of  Questions
Sequences & Series (AP, GP)	4
Algebra	4
Logarithms	4
Averages	4
Percentages	2
Probability & Venn Diagram	2
Total SA Questions	20

Good Attempts

• An attempt between 11-12 could prove good with 85-90% accuracy
• Expected score with these attempts could be 40

 

Section-2 Analysis on Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)

• This section had 40 MCQs
• Level of difficulty was similar to last year
• No questions on complex numbers
• Data Interpretation question set was present
• Questions were not very lengthy and were doable
• Difficulty level was slightly higher

Composition of Questions in Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

Question Topics	No. of Questions
Number System	4
Arithmetic	8
Algebra	6
Geometry & Mensuration	5
Permutation Combination and Probability	5
Set Theory	4
Data Interpretation	5 in one set
Matrices and Determinants	3
Total Questions	40

Good Attempts & Cut offs

An attempt between 18-20 questions could be good for shortlisting

Candidate could score around 80 with 80% accuracy in this section

 

Section-3 Analysis on Verbal Ability

• Section has 40 MCQs
• Difficulty Level was Moderate
• 45-48 minutes were sufficient to attempt 40 MCQs
• 2 RC Passages – one on Birds and other on Social Media figured in VA section
• There were questions on Fill in the Blanks which were easy
• Other questions included English grammar, sentence correction, parts of speech among others
• Questions on Jumbled paragraphs were not followed by options and required the candidates to enter the correct order of sentences

Sectional Composition of Questions in Verbal Ability

Topic	Number of questions
Reading Comprehension	12
Fill in the Blanks	10
Sentence Completion	5
Para Jumbles	4
Sentence correction	5
Para completion	4
Total	40

Good Attempts & Cut off

• Section was moderate, cut off is expected to go high
• An attempt of 33-34 questions with 85% accuracy can be considered good for shortlisting.

Expected IPM AT 2019 Section-wise Cutoffs

It is expected that the following cut offs may be applied for shortlisting for final selection round for 5 year IPM 2019-2024 batch.

Category	QA	VA
General	40	100
NC-OBC	24	64
SC	16	48
ST	8	24
PWD (DA)	8	24

IPMAT 2018 Exam Analysis
In accordance with the pre announced IPM-AT 2018 exam schedule, IIM Indore conducted IPM Aptitude Test on May 11, 2018 in a changed test pattern. IIM Indore split the Quantitative Ability section into two separate sections with 20 and 40 questions each. The first Quant section with 20 questions had all short answer questions without negative marking. Such questions used to be present in earlier years also but they were included in the single section of Quantitative Ability.

 

IPMAT 2018 had 100 questions divided in three sections. Overall difficulty level was moderate although Quant had a few difficult questions. Total maximum score for the 100 questions was 400 marks with a penalty of 25% marks for wrong answer. Each section had individual time limit of 40 Minutes. The three sections in IPMAT 2018 were Quantitative Ability (Short Answers); Quantitative Ability with all MCQs and Verbal Ability with MCQ type questions .

 

IPMAT: Last 3 years Analysis
Below is shared a broad analysis of last three of IPM AT exams:

Components	IPM AT 2018	IPM AT 2017	IPM AT 2016
Exam Date	May 11, 2018	May 16, 2017	May 13, 2016
Exam Format	Computer Based	Computer Based	Computer Based
Total questions	100	100	100
Test duration	120 Minutes	120 Minutes	120 Minutes
Overall Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult	Easy to Moderate	Moderate to Difficult
Number of sections	3	2	2
Sectional Time Limit	40 Minutes	QA: 75 minutes VA: 45 minutes	QA: 80 Minutes VA: 40 Minutes
Marks for Each Correct Answer	4	4	4
Negative Marking	1	1	1
Qs in Section-1:Quantitative Ability (SA)	20*	NA	NA
Qs in Section-2: Quantitative Ability (MCQs)	40	60 (MCQs + Non-MCQs)	60 (MCQs + Non-MCQs)
Qs in Section-3: Verbal Ability (MCQs)	40	40	40

*Short Answer Questions without answer options and without negative marking.

 

Section wise Analysis

 

Section-1: Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)
This section was introduced separately in 2018 for the first time in IPM AT. It had 20 short answer questions. One of the biggest benefits for the candidates was that this section did not have any negative marking. The candidates had to type the short answers in the given space on the computer screen as the there were no answer options for the questions in this section.

 

This section was slightly more difficult and despite having only 20 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes, candidates were seen gasping for time. Major topics on which questions were framed were Arithmetic, Arithmetic Progressions, Geometry, Logs, Permutation & Combination, Probability among others. An attempt of 11-13 questions with 90% accuracy could clear the cut off.

 

Section-2: Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
This section had 40 questions with moderate to high difficulty level. Some of them were too difficult for the test takers. The section had 25% negative marking and the candidates were found attempting the questions in this section cautiously.

 

Some of the major topics on which questions appeared in this section were Arithmetic and number system-10 questions; Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration-13 questions; Probability, PnC, Set Theory-10 questions; Data Interpretation-5 questions in one set; Matrices etc.-2 questions. It is expected that an attempt of 18-20 questions with high accuracy level could clear the cut off in this section.

 

Section-3: Verbal Ability

Verbal Ability with 40 MCQs was found to have moderate difficult level questions. The section had to be attempted in 40 minutes. Each question carried 25% of negative marking for wrong answer. Candidates were found quick on this section and most of them completed their attempts within the prescribed time limit of 40 minutes if they skipped the difficult questions and selected the doable questions.   

 

Verbal Ability section in IPMAT 2018 had two RC passages – One on Social Media and the other on Birds. The Verbal Ability questions on Jumbled Paragraphs were not followed by answer options. The correct order of sentences had to be written in the given space. Other questions were on Fill in the blanks, Error correction in sentences.

 

RC Passages were followed by 12 questions; 10 questions were on Fill in the Blanks; Sentence completion and sentence correction had 10 questions; there were 4 questions on Jumbled paragraphs and 4 questions on para completion.

 

The cut off for VA section may go high and a good attempt of 30+ questions could clear cut off.

 

Cut offs
The expected cut-offs with the corresponding score for each section and overall are shared below:

Section	Score	Cut off  Expected
Quantitative Ability (SA)	38	26
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	70	20
Verbal Ability	110	100
Overall	118-120	146+

The result of IPM AT 2018 was declared in the last week of May 2018. IIM Indore announced the shortlist immediately after the IPM AT 2018 result was declared.

 

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