The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) was introduced by the IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Indore in 2011 after seeing the cut-off of the SRCC college that was too high.

Earlier, IIM (Indian Institute of Management) only conducts an MBA program. Still, after seeing too much competition for admission in the Delhi universities colleges, they decide to introduce a new program to capture the students after their 12th grade only.

So, they decided to conduct an Aptitude test for admission in their 5-year integrated program in management (IPM) launched in 2011.

Admission to the integrated program in management (IPM) depends on the performance in the entrance examination conducted by the IIM Indore. The name of the entrance examination is the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT).

In this article, you will get all the information regarding getting admission to IIM after completing 12th grade.

All the Details About the Entrance Examination

There are many details about the entrance examination conducted to get admission to the IPM Programme offered by the IIM. All the details regarding the entrance examination, like the name of the examination, eligibility, fees, placements, the application process, etc., are mentioned below.

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• The program offered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) is the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), and to get admission in that program, you have to give an entrance examination named Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) after completing your class 12th.
• For this entrance examination, your 10th and 12th class marks will not affect you directly but indirectly; it will affect you. For admission, after clearing the entrance examination, students must clear a personal interview round conducted by the IIM Indore only. In this interview round, they may definitely ask questions regarding your academic brilliance. Therefore, I said it doesn't matter directly, but your performance overall in class 10th and 12th and how it had been on those topics the questions can be asked in the personal interview round. 
• As per the IPMAT Exam Pattern, the question paper comprises 3 sections, i.e., Quantitative Ability (MCQs), Quantitative Ability (Short answer questions), and Verbal Reasoning.
• The basic eligibility for this entrance test is that you should have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in your class 10th and class 12th. And your age should be 20 years complete as on 31st July 2022.

Practicing Mock Tests is Important or Not? 

While preparing for the board examination, each and every student usually practices mock tests and previous year’s papers before the examination because you know that if you perform mock tests and previous year’s papers, you will know about the exam pattern and difficulty level of the examination.

So the same goes with this IPM aptitude test. To optimize your preparation strategy before giving the IPM Aptitude Test, you should Practice as many mock tests and previous year's IPMAT Question Papers to enhance your preparation game.

And while practicing the mock test, you will know about your preparation level and how much more you have to study, or you are ready to give the IPM aptitude test.

So, yes, definitely practicing mock tests is important.

Should I have to Dropout for the IPMAT Preparation? Or Should I Join a Coaching Institute to prepare for the Preparation of the IPMAT aptitude test?

• This is your personal call that you want to drop out and prepare for the IPMAT aptitude test. Or if you want to join a coaching institute to prepare for the IPMAT aptitude test.
• But if you are joining a coaching institute for the preparation, then you should remember to check to list these 4 points, i.e., 1. The institute should have the finest faculty in the town, 2. They should have an IPM Aptitude Test driven study material, 3. They should have a sufficient amount of mock tests for practicing and preparing for the IPM Aptitude Test, 4. They should give personal attention to every student because you must also prepare for the personal interview round. 
• SuperGrads has got all of the above points, and it can be the best option for you where you can register yourself.
• Students who are in the 11th class can start their preparation right now with the SuperGrads by joining their 2-year program, but for the class 12th students, it is not late you still have 1 year to start your preparation and clear the IPMAT entrance examination with us.
• Drop is important or not for the preparation. I would suggest you enroll with SuperGrads, and they will help you to clear the IPMAT entrance examination easily with 1 year of excellent preparation.
• But if you have already taken dropout, don't worry; SuperGrads has a program for you. So enroll now and clear the IPMAT examination with them easily.

Differences between IPMAT and CAT

The table below shows the differences between IPMAT and CAT: -

IPMAT vs. CAT Nature of Exams

IPMAT and CAT are one of the strongest entrance examinations in India. Both the exams are highly respected and hold equal importance. However, there are major differences between the two hold, and exam pattern is one of them.

To increase your preparation level, you should opt for IPMAT and CAT Online coaching.

The table below shows the IPMAT and CAT exam pattern:

IPMAT Exam Pattern 

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CAT Exam Pattern

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IPMAT Average Placements

Students will get a very good package from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). The average salary package after completing the integrated program in management is Rs. 22 lakh per annum. It means that if you perform best in all 5 years, you will definitely get more than this salary package. 

The fees of the IPM program are around 25 lakh for all 5 years, which is worth it because after completing your 5 years integrated program in management, you will get this much starting package in your first job itself.