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.
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
IPMAT 2024 exam key highlights on revised exam pattern are
IIM Indore IPMAT 2024 question paper sectional composition is as under
IPMAT 2024 Exam Sections
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2024 (In minutes)
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Multiple choice (MCQs)
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30
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40
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Short Answer (SA)
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15
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40
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Verbal Ability (VA)
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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45
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40
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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.
IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2024. The revised score calculation process for IPMAT 2024 Composite Score is:
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.
For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:
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
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Programme Name & Fees (Rs.in Lakhs)
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 38.19 lakhs
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 33.13 Lakhs
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 30.25 Lakhs
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TAPMI Manipal & Bengaluru
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs.25 Lakhs
4 Year BBA (Hons): Rs. 15.00 Lakhs
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Nirma University Ahmedabad
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs. 18.08 Lakhs
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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA): Rs.10 Lakhs
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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
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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Marking Scheme
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Quantitative Aptitude (SA)
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15
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60
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+4,0
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Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)
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30
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120
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+4, - 1
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Verbal Ability
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45
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180
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+4, - 1
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Total
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90
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360
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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
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Number of Questions
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Numbers, Fractions, Remainders, HCF, LCM
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1
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Arithmetic, %, P and L, Ratios, Averages
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3
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Geometry, Trigonometry, Coordinate, Conics
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3
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Logarithms, Surds and Indices
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1
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Linear and Quadratic Equations, Inequalities
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3
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Functions and Graphs, progression and Binomial
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1
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Determinant
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1
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Statistics - Median
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3
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Total
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15 Q
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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
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Number of Questions
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LR / DI
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5
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Numbers, Fractions, Remainders, HCF, LCM
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1-2
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Arithmetic, %, P and L, Ratios, Averages
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2-3
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Arithmetic - Time Speed Distance and Time and Work
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1-2
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Geometry, Trigonometry, Coordinate
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6-7
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Logarithms, Surds and Indices
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2-3
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Linear and Quadratic Equations, Inequalities
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2-3
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Functions and Graphs, progression and Binomial
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2-3
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Set Theory, Probability and P and C
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2-3
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Matrices and Determinants
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1
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Total
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30 Q
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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
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Number of Questions
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Reading Comprehension
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12
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Fill in the Blanks
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4 - 5
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Idioms and Phrases
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8
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Para Completion
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5 - 6
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Correct the underlined part
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5 - 6
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Para Jumbles (TITA)
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5
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Incorrect word Usage
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5
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Total
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45 Q
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Sectional Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Good Attempts: 35+
Good Score: 130+
Expected Cut-off: 115-118 marks
Overall Analysis
Sections
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No. of questions
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Good Attempts
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Good Score
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Expected Cut-off
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QA (SA)
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15
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10+
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32+
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20-24
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QA (MCQ)
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30
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15+
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48+
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31-34
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VA
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45
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35+
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130+
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115-118
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Overall
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90
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60+
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210+
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N/A
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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
2. IPMAT Exam 2023: Overall Analysis
IPMAT 2023 exam key highlights on revised exam pattern are
3. IPMAT 2023 Analysis: Sectional Composition of Question paper
IM Indore IPMAT 2023 question paper sectional composition was as under
IPMAT 2023 Exam Sections
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2023 (In minutes)
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Multiple choice (MCQs)
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30
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40
|
Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Short Answer (SA)
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15
|
40
|
Verbal Ability (VA)
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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45
|
40
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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
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Key Topics
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Total Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
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Marks for Right Answer
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Marks for Wrong Answer
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Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)
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Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average
Data Interpretation (DI)
Logical Reasoning (LR)
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45 (30 MCQs + 15 SA questions
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80 Mins
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4
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-1 (only for 40 MCQs)
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Verbal Ability
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Reading Comprehension;
Vocabulary; Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph
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45 MCQs
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40 Mins
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4
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-1
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Total
|
|
90
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120 Mins
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360
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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.
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
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MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions
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SA-Short Answer Questions
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Number of QA Questions in IPMAT 2023
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30
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15
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Time Limit to Solve
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40 Minutes
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40 Minutes
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Maximum Marks
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120
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60
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Negative Marking
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-1 for every wrong answer
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No Negative Marking
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Answer Options
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4 (Choose the right answer)
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No Answer option was given. Had to solve the question and write the correct answer in the given space
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Difficulty level
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Moderate
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Moderate
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How to Attempt?
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Attempt from easy to difficult and skip the most difficult questions to avoid negative marking
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Go from easy to difficult but try to attempt all the questions. No fear of negative marking
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5.2 Verbal Ability Topics: This section consisted of
Verbal Ability: Sectional Composition
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MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions
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SA-Short Answer Questions
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Number of Questions in IPMAT 2023
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45
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Nil
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Time Limit to Solve
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40 Minutes
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Nil
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Maximum Marks
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180
|
Nil
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Negative Marking
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-1 for every wrong answer
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Nil
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Answer Options
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4 ( Choose the right answer)
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Nil
|
Difficulty level
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Moderate
|
NA
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How to Attempt?
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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:
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.
8. IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2023 for Final Selection
For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:
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 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
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
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2022 (In minutes)
|
Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
Multiple choice (MCQs)
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30
|
40
|
Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Short Answer (SA)
|
15
|
40
|
Verbal Ability (VA)
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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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
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Key Topics
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Total Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
|
Marks for Right Answer
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Marks for each Wrong Answer
|
Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)
|
Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average
Data Interpretation (DI)
Logical Reasoning (LR)
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45 (30 MCQs + 15 SA questions
|
80 Mins
|
4
|
-1 (For SA & MCQs)
|
Verbal Ability
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Reading Comprehension;
Vocabulary; Logical Completion of Paragraph; Essay; More questions on Para Jumbles
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45 Qs
|
40 Mins
|
4
|
-1
|
Total
|
|
90
|
120 Mins
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360
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2. Sectional Difficulty Level:
2.1 Good Attempts
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
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Expected Cut off
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General
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240-250
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EWS
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210-220
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NC-OBC
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185-200
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SC
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140-150
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ST
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140-150
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PwD
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170-190
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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:
3.2 IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022 for Final Selection
For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:
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
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Programme
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Fees (Rs. In Lakhs)
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 34.94 lakhs
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 32.23 Lakhs
| |
5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 30.25 Lakhs
| |
4 Year BBA (Hons)
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Rs. 15.00 Lakhs
| |
Institute of Management, Nirma University Ahmedabad
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 18.08 Lakhs
|
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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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.
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:
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
Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
IPMAT 2021: Prevised Exam Pattern
IIM Indore IPMAT 2021 exam pattern has remained as under:
Sections in IPMAT Exam 2021
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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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.
IPM AT 2021 Analysis: Verbal Ability
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:
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.
Weightage for Final Selection
For final admission, weightages are: