IIMB UG 45 Day Preparation Plan (2026-27): Week-Wise Schedule + Mocks

If you have 45 days left for the IIMB UG Admission Test, your goal is not to “finish the syllabus” it’s to build accuracy + speed with a mock-driven routine. This plan breaks the last 45 days into 4 phases with weekly targets, daily time blocks, and a mock-analysis system.

This IIMB UG 45 Day Preparation Plan is designed for Class 12 students and droppers who need a structured, exam-like routine. You’ll get a week-wise schedule, mock frequency, and a final 3-day checklist so you peak on exam day. 

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The plan is designed for Class 12 students, droppers and students who have already started preparing but need a focused final-month strategy. It can also help parents understand what a realistic 45-day preparation routine looks like.

The IIMB UG 45 day preparation plan follows four stages:

1. Days 1–14: Build and refresh concepts.
2. Days 15–28: Shift to timed practice and question selection.
3. Days 29–42: Simulate the exam with full-length mocks.
4. Days 43–45: Revise lightly, organise your exam-day requirements and rest.

Aim for about five hours of focused study on a full preparation day. Practise Logical Reasoning from Day 1, analyse every mock, and avoid full-length mocks in the final three days.

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Is 45 Days Enough for IIMB UG? A Quick Decision Guide

Forty-five days can be a workable preparation window, but what you can accomplish depends heavily on your starting level.

The right approach is to adjust the plan instead of expecting every student to follow the same timetable.

Your Starting Point	What 45 Days Can Realistically Do	How to Adjust This Plan
Strong school Maths, regular reader	Full syllabus plus around 11 mocks	Follow the schedule and focus on improving accuracy and speed
Average Maths, new to aptitude tests	Stronger command of Arithmetic, Algebra, DI and LR	Use the lighter track, keep calculus to NCERT examples and add LR practice. A crash course with live classes can provide a structured schedule if you prefer guided preparation.
Dropper or earlier IPMAT preparation	Revision plus intensive mock practice	Compress Weeks 1–2 into a revision phase and use the extra time for 2–3 additional mocks. See the dropper strategy guide for a more targeted approach.
Class 12 with board exam pressure	Core topics plus around 6–8 mocks	Follow the lighter weekday track and keep full mocks for weekends

IIMB UG 45 Day Preparation Plan: Week-by-Week Schedule

The 45-day IIMB UG prep plan is split into four phases. The dates below assume that you start on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

If you start a day or two later, then move your schedule ahead rather than attempting to double your workload. The key rule is to keep the last three days for revision and rest.

Phase	Days	Dates	Main Focus	Full Mocks
1. Discover & Build	1–14	1–14 Oct	Diagnose, learn concepts and create an error log	1 diagnostic
2. Accelerate & Select	15–28	15–28 Oct	Timed practice and question selection	4
3. Stabilise & Simulate	29–42	29 Oct–11 Nov	Exam-like mocks and personal strategy	6
4. Protect	43–45	12–14 Nov	Light revision, rest and logistics	0

If you have more than 45 days, use the IIMB UG 2 months preparation plan for a slower version of the same approach.

Week 1 of IIMB UGAT Preparation Plan

Start by measuring your current level rather than guessing what you need to study.

Take a free IIMB UG diagnostic mock on Day 1.

Do not judge your preparation by the score alone. Look at the topics you know, the questions that consume too much time and the mistakes you repeat.

Section	What to Cover
Quant & DI	Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Linear & Quadratic Equations. Use these IPMAT percentage questions for additional arithmetic practice. Complete one DI set daily using tables or bar graphs.
Logical Reasoning	Linear arrangements, selections, series, coding-decoding, blood relations and directions
VARC	Two RC passages daily. If reading passages takes too long, use the approach explained in solving reading comprehension. Also practise contextual vocabulary, grammar basics and sentence completion.
Set-up tasks	Create a formula sheet and error log. If your application is pending, complete it during this week.

The aim of Week 1 is not to finish everything. It is to establish your baseline and create a system for tracking improvement.

Week 2 of IIMB UGAT Preparation Plan

Week 2 is your main concept-building week.

Keep the IIMB UG syllabus open as a checklist and make sure every major area gets at least one round of attention.

You do not need perfect mastery of every topic at this stage. You need enough familiarity to recognise question types and identify where further practice is worthwhile.

Section	What to Cover
Quant & DI	Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Mixtures & Alligations, Number System, AP & GP, Inequalities, Logarithms, Functions, Permutations & Combinations, Probability and harder DI sets such as pie charts and mixed graphs
Logical Reasoning	Circular arrangements, puzzles, Venn diagrams, syllogisms, data sufficiency and basic critical reasoning
VARC	Two RCs daily, para-jumbles, odd sentence out and cloze tests
Error log	Label every mistake using the four error categories explained later in this article

For Class XII topics such as matrices, determinants and basic calculus, revise NCERT solved examples and practise a short set of matrices and determinants questions.

In a 45-day schedule, avoid spending several days going deep into a single topic unless your diagnostic results show that you are already comfortable with the rest of the syllabus.

Week 3 of IIMB UGAT Preparation Plan

The focus now changes.

You are moving from “Can I solve this?” to “Can I solve this accurately within the available time?”

Task	Details
Full-length mocks	2, suggested on Days 17 and 20
Sectional tests	1 each for QADI, LR and VARC
Topic repair	Re-learn the three weakest topics from your Week 2 error log
New skill	Use the Green–Orange–Red question-selection method in every test
LR	Complete 2 full LR sets daily under time limits

Use IPMAT sample papers for additional timed practice.

The goal is not to solve every available question. It is to improve your decision-making: which question to attempt immediately, which one to revisit and which one to leave.

If LR sets are taking too much time, review these tips on solving logical reasoning questions quickly.

Week 4 of IIMB UGAT Preparation Plan

By Week 4, your preparation should feel more like test preparation and less like classroom study.

Task	Details
Full-length mocks	2, suggested on Days 24 and 27
Previous year paper	Solve the IIMB UG previous year paper in one timed sitting. For additional practice, use IPMAT previous year papers.
RC speed	Aim to complete one passage and its questions in around 6–7 minutes
Quant	Mixed Arithmetic and Algebra sets, plus two sets of these DI questions
Tracking	Record topic, attempts, accuracy and average time in a simple tracking sheet

Do not ignore the tracking sheet.

By Week 6, it will help you decide where additional practice is worth your time and which question types you should approach carefully.

Week 5 of IIMB UGAT Preparation Plan

Your preparation should now start resembling the actual test environment.

Whenever possible, take your mocks at the same time of day as your scheduled exam.

Day	Plan
Day 29	Quant sectional practice + detailed error analysis
Day 30	LR set practice
Day 31	Quant & DI mixed sets
Day 32	Full-length mock 1
Day 33	Full analysis of mock 1 + weak-topic repair
Day 34	Full-length mock 2
Day 35	Formula sheet revision + error log review

The quality of your mock matters.

It helps to understand how a good mock is designed so that your practice reflects the kind of thinking and time pressure you will face.

Week 6 of IIMB UGAT Preparation Plan

This is your final intensive week.

You are no longer trying to learn the entire syllabus. You are using your mock results to make your exam strategy more reliable.

Task	Details
Full-length mocks	4 on Days 36, 38, 40 and 42 using the IIM Bangalore UG mock test series
Days in between	Analyse the previous mock and repair only the issues it revealed
By Day 39	Write your Top 5 Scoring Topics and Top 5 Danger Topics
Day 42	Take your final full-length mock four days before the exam and analyse it the same day

After Day 42, stop taking full-length mocks.

At this point, your priority is stability. A late mock is useful only if you have enough time to learn from it, and the final few days are better spent reviewing the mistakes you already know about.

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Final 3 Days of IIMB UG Preparation

The final three days should feel controlled, not frantic.

Day	Plan
Day 43 (12 Nov)	Fix one or two isolated weak concepts identified in the Day 42 mock. Take one light sectional test only if it helps you stay comfortable with timing.
Day 44 (13 Nov)	Review your formula sheet, error log and standard approaches for common LR and DI set types.
Day 45 (14 Nov)	Do only light formula and vocabulary revision. Check your admit card, ID proof and route to the centre. Sleep at your normal time.

For a quick final checklist, see our last-minute preparation tips.

Do not start new topics during these three days.

The goal is to protect your preparation, not increase the amount of material in your head.

How to Prepare for IIMB UG in 45 Days?

A common mistake is to divide preparation time according to the number of questions in each section. For IIMB UG, that does not tell the whole story.

According to the admission structure used in this plan, the test contributes 70 points to the pre-interview score, and the sections do not have equal weight.

Section	Question Type	Pre-PI points	Rough weight per question
Section	Questions	Pre-PI points	Rough weight per question
Logical Reasoning (LR)	15	30	2.0
Verbal Ability & RC (VARC)	15	20	1.33
Quant & Data Interpretation (QADI)	30	20	0.67

This does not mean you should reduce your Quant preparation. QADI acts as an important screening requirement, so your plan needs enough Quant practice to keep your performance above the applicable threshold.

For the 2025 cycle described in the original plan, the first shortlist required an 80th percentile in QADI for General candidates, 75th for NC-OBC and EWS, and 70th for SC, ST and PwD. VARC and LR did not have a percentile cut-off in that cycle, while a positive raw score in all three sections was required.

The test is only one part of the later admission process. The source material states that the final score gives 40 points to the test and 40 to the personal interview, while Class X overall marks and Class X Maths marks carry 10 points each. For the next 45 days, however, your immediate priority is getting ready for the test.

IIMB UG 45 Day Study Plan: Your Daily Routine

A five-hour study day works well as a starting point for this plan. If you are in Class 12 and have school or board-exam commitments, use the lighter track described below.

Try to study six days a week and keep one day lighter for revision, analysis and recovery.

Section	Duration	What You Do
1. Quant & DI	90 minutes	Learn concepts or complete timed practice based on the week
2. Logical Reasoning	60 minutes	Solve complete LR sets under a time limit
3. VARC	60 minutes	Two RC passages plus vocabulary, grammar or para-jumbles
4. Mixed practice or sectional test	45–60 minutes	Timed questions from one or more sections
5. Analysis & error log	30–45 minutes	Review wrong, guessed and unusually slow questions

Do not treat analysis as optional. It is one of the most useful parts of the schedule because it tells you why you are losing marks.

Even on a busy day, a short review is often more useful than simply adding another batch of random questions.

Weekly Time Budget

Area	Hours per Week
Quant & Data Interpretation	12–15
Logical Reasoning	6–8
VARC	5–6
Mocks & sectional tests	4–6
Analysis & error log	3–4
Total	About 30–39

If you want to compare this schedule with a longer preparation timeline, see the complete IIMB UG study plan.

Still in School? Use the Lighter Track

A five-hour weekday routine is not realistic for every Class 12 student. If school and board preparation already take up much of your day, use a shorter weekday routine and make your weekends more productive.

• Weekdays (2.5–3 hours): 60 minutes Quant, 45 minutes LR, 30 minutes VARC and 15–20 minutes for your error log.
• Weekends (5–6 hours): Take a full mock or sectional test in the morning, analyse it after a break and use the evening for weak-topic practice.

This approach gives you roughly 22–25 hours a week. Because you have less time for new material, make the most of the Maths concepts you already know from school.

Give the time you save to LR, DI, reading and mock analysis.

For more ways to balance both goals, see our guide on managing IPMAT preparation with board exams.

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How to Use Mocks Properly in 45 Days for IIMB UG 2026?

A mock gives you a score. The analysis tells you what to do about that score.

This IIMB UG 45 day preparation plan uses about 11 full-length mocks. Each test should be followed by a serious review.

If a mock takes 135 minutes, give yourself enough time afterwards to understand the serious mistakes and decisions.

The Four-Label Error Log

Record every wrong, guessed or unusually slow question using one of these four labels:

Error Type	What It Looks Like	What to Do
Conceptual	You did not know the method	Revisit the concept and solve 10 fresh questions
Silly	You knew the method but misread or miscalculated	Slow down at the final step and check before submitting
Time management	You reached the right answer but spent too long	Improve question selection and time allocation
Guesswork	You selected an answer without enough reasoning	Reduce speculative attempts and use option elimination carefully

After two weeks, patterns should start appearing.

If most of your mistakes are conceptual, you need targeted revision. If they are mainly time-related, another round of theory may not solve the problem.

Your Top 5 Scoring and Top 5 Danger Topics

By Day 39, review your tracking sheet and error log and create two lists:

1. Top 5 Scoring Topics: Topics where your accuracy remains above 85% at a comfortable speed. Treat these as your Green questions.
2. Top 5 Danger Topics: Topics where you repeatedly lose time or marks. Approach these selectively and skip them when the question looks unnecessarily difficult.

These lists should come from your own performance.

A topic that is easy for another student may still be a poor use of your time if your own accuracy is low.

Targets to Aim for by Day 42

Metric	Target
Overall accuracy	Above 85% of questions attempted
Silly errors	Under 5% (around 1–2 in a 60-question paper)
Time per standalone question	90–100 seconds
Time per question in a DI or LR set	About 120 seconds
Sections with a positive score	All three, in every mock

The test gives you 135 minutes for 60 questions, which works out to an average of 2 minutes 15 seconds per question.

These practice targets are intended to leave some flexibility for questions that need extra time.

Common Mistakes in IIMB UG Last 45 Days Preparation

A short preparation period makes it especially important to avoid habits that consume time without improving your performance.

Ignoring Logical Reasoning until the final weeks. LR has a significant share of the pre-PI points, so practise it consistently rather than treating it as a last-minute section. Read more about the importance of logical reasoning.

Taking mock after mock without analysis. Three unreviewed mocks can teach you less than one mock that you analyse carefully.

Trying to answer every question. Negative marking means random attempts can hurt your score. If a Red question is not worth the risk, leaving it unanswered protects your score.

Leaving VARC until the end. Reading speed develops over time. Two RC passages from Day 1 are more useful than a rushed VARC crash course in Week 6.

Letting one section fall to zero or a negative raw score. The source material states that candidates need a positive raw score in all three sections for consideration.

Taking a full mock immediately before the exam. A late poor result can create unnecessary pressure without leaving enough time for meaningful correction.

Spending too much time on advanced Class XII calculus. For a 45-day plan, NCERT-level revision of calculus may be more practical while you prioritise Arithmetic, Algebra, DI and LR.

For more preparation mistakes to avoid, read mistakes to avoid while preparing for IPMAT.

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IIMB UG exam pattern.

Detail	IIMB UG Admission Test (2027–31 batch)
Exam date	15 November 2026
Mode	Computer-based test
Duration	135 minutes
Total questions	60 multiple-choice questions
Quantitative & Data Interpretation (QADI)	30 questions
Logical Reasoning (LR)	15 questions
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)	15 questions
Maths syllabus	NCERT up to Class XII
Negative marking	One-third of a mark deducted for each wrong answer
Application deadline	15 October 2026, 5 PM IST
Personal interviews	Second and third weeks of January 2027
Programmes	B.Sc. (Hons) Economics and B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science

Conclusion

A 45-day IIMB UG preparation plan works best when every phase has a different purpose.

Use the first two weeks to build and refresh concepts. Use Weeks 3 and 4 to become comfortable with timed questions and question selection.

In Weeks 5 and 6, shift your attention to realistic mocks, detailed analysis and your own exam strategy. Then use the final three days for light revision, practical preparation and rest.

Your error log is one of the most important tools in this process.

Do not simply record that an answer was wrong. Identify why it was wrong, fix the underlying issue and check whether the same mistake appears again.

To begin, take a free IIMB UG mock this week and use the result as your baseline.

If you are deciding between self-study and guided preparation, you can also read about which type of coaching is best for IPMAT.