Summary: The IPMAT exam is a top-notched entrance exam for admissions to India's top business school, the Indian Institute of Management. The most common course preferred is the Integrated Programme in Management, i.e. a five-year course providing a bachelor's degree and a master's diploma. This blog has all of the latest news, notification and exam details on IPMAT. Stay tuned to get the latest notification, all in a single place.

As the name suggests, Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is the gateway to one of India's most sought-after management programs, the Five Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM). IIM Indore conducts it for admissions to its flagship program.

IPMAT is a two-hour long written test that tests a candidate's aptitude in Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability. It is designed to assess the aptitude and analytical abilities of the candidates. The exam dates for IPM Rohtak have been released, along with seat intake information covered in this article. 

The IPMAT exam is a highly competitive exam, and the selection process is rigorous. Candidates must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and good communication skills, as the program requires them to interact with people from all walks of life.

The IPMAT exam allows candidates to hone their skills in quantitative ability, data interpretation, and verbal ability. This helps them to develop a strong foundation for the IPM course.

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FACT CHECK:

• IIM Indore introduced the IPM program in 2011.
• The IPM program is one of its kind, accredited by Associations of MBAs, London (4th and 5th year).
• IPM is for young minds aspiring for leadership and management skills.
• Only 5 IIMs currently offer IPM.

Latest Update on IPM Rohtak Exam 2023 Notification 

The IPMAT exam notifications for Rohtak have been released. Application forms will be OUT soon! Continue reading the article to learn more about the IPM Rohtak Dates. 

Latest Update on IPMAT College List

As per the latest notice, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will launch a fresh IPM program in the academic session of 2023.

With the addition of IIFT to the IPMAT Colleges List, a total of five colleges will accept the scores of the entrance exam for providing admission to the IPM program.

IPMAT 2023 Exam Highlights

Refer to the table below to see the highlights of the IPMAT:

Name of the Exam	IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Management
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Level	National Level Exam
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Language	English
Age Limit	General category: 20 years
	SC/ST: 25 years
Last Date to Apply	May (Tentative)
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee	General, OBC - Rs. 4130
	SC/ST - Rs. 2065
Number of Seats	120 Seats (IPM Indore) 180 (Updated for IPM Rohtak)
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Selection Process	Aptitude test (AT)
	Personal Interview (PI)
Sections	Verbal Ability (MCQ) Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Quantitative Aptitude (SA)
Official Website	https://www.iimidr.ac.in

IPMAT 2023 Exam Dates

IIM will start the online registration process after the release of the official notification. Check out the table below to know all the important events related to IPM Exam 2023 for Rohtak as the official notification has been released.

Events	IPM Rohtak Dates	IPM Indore Dates
Starting Date to Apply	February 06, 2023	To be notified
Last Date to Apply Online	April 10, 2023	To be notified
Issue of IPMAT Admit Card	1 week before the exam (Tentative)	To be notified
IPMAT Exam date 2023 Rohtak	May 20, 2023 (9 AM)	To be notified
Personal Interview	To be notified	To be notified
Final Merit List	July 1st week (Tentative)	To be notified
The academic program begins from	To be notified	To be notified

Notification IPMAT 2023

• IIM released the IPMAT Notification (Rohtak), and we can expect the IPMAT Indore notification to be released soon as well. 
• The official notification includes all the details like IPMAT 2023 exam dates, eligibility criteria, examination structure, syllabus, exam centres, and many other important details.
• The IPMAT exam will be held online mode.
• As per the official notification, IIM will provide admissions to international applications based on their SAT scores. Before filling out the application form, you must go through all the details mentioned in the notification.

Read More: IPMAT Application Form 2023

Learning Goals of IPM Course

The IIMs ensure that the students admitted to the IPM course follow a specific learning pattern. So to execute this, there is a set of goals that every student must follow and learn.

Goal For First Three Years

During the first three years of the IPM program, the students will be enabled to:

• Demonstrates Language and Communication Skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic foundations of Management Studies
• Demonstrates ethical understanding
• Demonstrates social consciousness

Goal For The Last Two Years

The last two years for every IPM student are very crucial as they are mixed with the batch of PGP program students. So the learning goal for the previous two years comprises of the following:

• Developing critical thinking
• Ability to work in groups effectively
• Developing competence in Quantitative Analysis
• Prepare socially conscious and ethically motivated managers, leaders and entrepreneurs

Student Exchange Program at IIM Indore

The multifaceted learning model at IIM Indore ensures that all aspirants can develop a global perspective through its ISEP (International Student Exchange Program).

Through the ISEP program, you are exposed to different pedagogies of management education and find interacting and experiencing with students and faculty abroad very enriching. 

The institute provides an enriching academic experience to international students. At the same time, it helps its student community benefit from the fresh thoughts and new ideas that foreign students have to offer.

IIM Indore has academic collaborations with the following international business schools:

• Alba Graduate Business School, Greece
• Asian Institute of Management, Manila
• Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
• Baruch College, City University of New York, USA
• Bocconi, Italy
• EDHEC Business School, France
• Egade Business School, Mexico
• ESC Troyes, France

Check: IPMAT 2023 Preparation Tips

Placements Trends at IIM Indore

Around 210 recruiters have participated in the placement drive conducted by the IIM Indore for the 2019-2021 batch.

The institute achieved 100% placements and saw a rise of nearly 11% in average stipend compared to the previous year. Also, it has witnessed an average salary of INR 23.6 LPA.

• The average highest domestic salary offered was INR 41.5 LPA, while INR 56.8 LPA for international applicants.
• Some of the top recruiters who participated in the drive were Amazon, Paytm, Deloitte, Cognizant, Optum, and Cipla.

Check out the table below to get an idea about the placement trends at IIM Indore for IPM programs:

Particulars	2022	2021	2020
Students placed	572	579	522
No. of recruiters	210+	210+	160+
First-time recruiters	30+	40+	50+
Average package	INR 25.01 LPA	INR 23.6 LPA	INR 22.92 LPA
Highest package (domestic)	INR 49 LPA	INR 41.5 LPA	INR 50 LPA
Highest package (International)	NA	INR 56.8 LPA	NA

IPMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria will vary for both domestic and international applicants. If you are willing to apply for the exam, you must satisfy the IIM IPM Eligibility

Otherwise, you will not be eligible for the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test.

IIM Indore Exam Eligibility for Domestic Applications (Indian Nationals)

• Education Qualification: You should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations in 2021 and 2022. If you take class 12 exams in 2023, you can also apply.
• Age: You should be 20 years or below(5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given) to be eligible to apply. i.e. You should be a maximum of 20 years of age as on June 30, 2023.
• Minimum Percentage of Marks: The qualifying percentage required for the IIM IPM Exam is 60% in Class X and Class XII for the General Category. For SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories, it is 55%.

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IPM Exam Eligibility for International Applicants

International aspirants can also apply for admission to IIM Indore IPM. However, the applications are accepted through the SAT exam in this case.

You are eligible to apply for the IIM Indore IPM 2023 Exam if you satisfy the following criteria:

• Education Qualification: You should have passed Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examination.
• Age: You must have been born on or after August 01, 2003, to apply for the exam.
• Minimum Percentage of Marks: You should have scored 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations.
• Valid SAT Score: A minimum of 1300 marks are required in SAT exam to be eligible for IPMAT.

Check: Topper's Tips to Crack IPMAT

IPMAT 2023 Seat Intake and Reservation Policy

The Government of India has implied a fixed percentage for seat reservations of different categories. You can find it below for your reference:

Category	Reservation
Other Backward Classes/ Non-Creamy layer (NC-OBC)	27%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs)	10%
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	5%

As per the notification, the following categories will fall under the PwD category:

• Blindness and low vision (or)
• Deaf and hard of hearing (or)
• Locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy (or)
• Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness (or)
• Other 'specified disabilities' mentioned in 'The Schedule' of the RPwD Act 2016

Note: IIM Rohtak has increased the seat intake to 180 for the academic year 2023. 

IPMAT 2023 Selection Process

The IPMAT Selection Process is a two-step process that is different for domestic and international applicants. Go through the detailed selection process given in the post below.

IIM IPM Selection Procedure 2023 for Domestic Applicants

You must qualify for the aptitude test and personality assessment to get selected for the final admission procurement.

You will be shortlisted based on the IPMAT 2023 scores for the personal interview round. The final merit list will be generated based on the composite score as given in the table below:

Component	Weightage
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)	65
Personal Interview (PI)	35
Composite Scores (CS)	Sum of Above Scores

IIM IPM Selection Procedure 2023 for International Applicants

International applicants seeking admission to the five-year IPM of IIM Indore will be selected based on their SAT and Personal Interview (PI) performance.

If you fail to appear in SAT, PI shall not be considered for the final selection process. Note that the final merit list will be generated based on the Composite Score (CS).

Component	Weightage
SAT Test Score	65
Personal Interview (PI)	35
Composite Scores (CS)	Sum of Above Scores

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IPM 2023 Application Form

The application process for the IPM Rohtak exam will start on 6th February 2023. You can fill out the application form only through online mode.

Note that all international or national applicants have to follow the same application process for IPMAT.

IPM Indore notification is yet to be released. 

How to Apply for IIM IPM Exam 2023?

Go through the points below to apply for the IPMAT:

• Visit the official website of IIM, Indore
• Click on the Registration link of IPMAT 2023.
• Enter name, date of birth, mobile number, and E-mail ID
• Click on the "Submit" button.
• You will receive the user ID and password through registered E-mail and SMS.
• Then, you need to re-login to the site by using the credentials.
• Enter all the required details in the application form correctly.
• The last step is to pay the application fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
• After the payment is updated, submit the application form.
• You must submit valid and attested certificates supporting your reservation category if you belong to the reserved category.

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Application Fee for IIM IPM Entrance Exam

The payment methods accepted are Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or Net Banking. Given below is the application fee for domestic applicants.

Category	Application Fee (Including GST)
General, OBC	INR 4130
SC, ST	INR 2065

Note: The application fee is $118 for international applicants.

NBFA Scheme of IIM Indore

IIM Indore provides financial assistance to those in need through the NBFA (Need-Based Financial Assistance) Scheme.

• The main aim of this scheme is to ensure that no aspirant is deprived of education due to financial reasons. 
• To be eligible to apply for the NBFA, your annual family income should be below INR 9,00,000.
• If you are eligible to apply for the IIM Indore NBFA, you must fill out the application form available in the PGP/IPM office.
• Based on the details provided in the application form, your financial need will be assessed, and then you will be called for personal interaction with the NBFA committee.
• If you have applied through the EWS quota but have secured the seat through general or any other quota, you can also apply for NBFA.

IPMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

As per the IPMAT Exam Pattern, the exam is conducted online mode. IPMAT Admissions are made through a 3 stage selection process, as explained below.

IPMAT Exam Pattern for (Aptitude Test)

Given below is the detailed exam pattern for IIM IPM 2023 Aptitude Test:

Number of Questions	90
Number of Sections	3 (Quantitative Ability [MCQ], Quantitative Ability [SA] & Verbal ability)
Duration of the Exam	2 hours (120 minutes)
Negative Marking	Yes
Number of Marks for the Correct Answer	+4
Number of Marks Deducted for the Wrong Answer	-1

IPMAT 2023 Syllabus 

Knowing the IPM Entrance Exam Syllabus will help you know the important topics from the exam point of view and focus more on those topics to score good marks in the upcoming exam. 

Check out the detailed syllabus from the post below and enhance your preparation levels for the upcoming exam.

IPMAT Syllabus for Quantitative Ability

Out of 80 questions from the quantitative section, 40 are objective-type questions, and 40 are short-answer-type questions. 

Given below are the important topics from the IIM Indore Exam Syllabus for Quantitative Ability:

Algebra	Number System
Set Theory	Data Interpretation
Geometry, Mensuration	Percentage, Profit, and Loss
Time, Speed	Distance, Time and Work

IPMAT Syllabus for Verbal Ability

The below table shows the essential topics to be prepared under the IPMAT Indore Syllabus for the Verbal ability section:

Reading Comprehension	Paragraph Completion
Word Jumble	Word Usage
Vocabulary and Analogy	Para Jumble
Fill in the Blanks and Grammar	-

IPMAT 2023 Preparation Tips

In the IPMAT exam, you will be tested mainly on quantitative aptitude and verbal ability. The following are some simple tips to enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam.

Quantitative Aptitude

Going through some simple tips suggested by experts will help you learn short techniques to solve the questions quickly in the exam.

The following are some of the best IPMAT Maths Preparation Tips suggested by experts and toppers:

• While preparing quantitative aptitude, ensure that your basics are clear and have a good grip.
• You can pen down the topics in which you are weak and strong separately. This can help you to decide on which topic you need to focus more on.
• Start the preparation with the tough ones, and next go to an easier one.
• Try to solve the question with one or more methods. By doing this, your accuracy level increases in solving different types of questions.
• Try to solve as many questions as possible from the previous year's IPMAT questions papers, as it will help you improve your time management skills and speed.

Verbal Ability

• Firstly, don't prepare for verbal ability like you would prepare for the Quantitative section.
• Instead, learn three new words daily to improve your English language quality.
• Prepare a proper IPMAT Verbal Ability Preparation Plan at your convenience. Make sure to complete studying the topics in the allotted time.
• Reading newspapers and magazines will let you improve your vocabulary and grammar skills.
• Speed is one of the essential factors in the IPMAT exam. So, you should build a good vocabulary and increase your reading speed without compromising on accuracy.

IPMAT 2023 Preparation Books

Exam preparation can be the most effective if we read from the most recommended or followed books. Here is the list of IPMAT Books 2023 that can be the most helpful in your preparation journey:

Enlisted are the quantitative aptitude books that shall cover all the topics given in the syllabus:

Book Name	Author/Publication
Class XI and XII Mathematics	R.D. Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	R.S.Aggarwal

The following are the verbal ability books that cover all the topics as per the latest syllabus:

Book Name	Author/Publication
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Better English	Norman Lewis
English Grammar and Composition	Wren and Martin

IPMAT Exam Analysis 

You can check the IIM IPM Exam analysis to understand the number of good attempts, difficulty level, the type of questions asked in all shifts, the number of questions from each topic, and many more.

Also, knowing the IPMAT Exam Analysis of each subject will help you better focus on the important topics.

IPMAT 2021 Exam Analysis

• Overall the examination was a moderate level of difficulty. 
• The short answer-type questions were difficult compared to MCQ. 
• A surprising element in IPMAT 2021 is that the question paper included an LR set instead of DI. Some missing elements had to be filled in using logical thinking and answering the given questions. 

To help you get an idea about the difficulty level of the exam, we have provided the previous year's exam analysis in the table below:

Sectional composition	No. of Questions	Time	No. of Good Attempts
Quantitative Ability (SA)	10	30 Minutes	6-7
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	20	30 Minutes	13-14
Verbal Ability	30	30 Minutes	23-25
Total	60	60 Minutes	42-46

IPMAT Indore Exam Analysis 2022

• The pattern was completely different compared to last year, meaning there were 90 questions in the exam.
• There were 45 questions in the verbal ability section which needed to be answered in 45 minutes.
• The verbal ability section was relatively easy compared to the other two sections.
• The Quantitative Ability (SA) section was tough this year compared to the previous year.

Sections	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Ability (SA)	15	Moderate
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	30	Moderate-Difficult
Verbal Ability (VA)	45	Easy-Moderate
Total	90	Moderate-Difficult

IPMAT 2023 Admit Card 

The admit card for the IPMAT exam will be available for download on the official website. IPMAT Admit Card 2023 is published 10 days before the exam date.

You can follow the simple instructions given below while downloading the IIM IPM admit card:

• Visit the official website of IPMAT.
• On the homepage, click on the "Admit Card" tab.
• Enter your login credentials, i.e., Application Number or User ID and Password
• Click on submit button.
• The IPM Exam Admit Card 2023 will be displayed on the screen
• Download the Hall Ticket and take a printout for future reference.

IPMAT 2023 Exam Centres

The national-level IIM IPM Exam is conducted across 34 cities in the country. You will be given the option to select your preferred IIM IPM Exam Centers while filling out the application form. 

However, the allotted centre may change as per the availability of seats at the exam centre:

Ahmedabad	Bengaluru
Bhopal	Gwalior
Indore	Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh	Chennai
Dehradun	Ghaziabad
Lucknow	Noida
Varanasi	Gurgaon
Guwahati	Hyderabad
Jaipur	Kolkata
Kozhikode	Thiruvananthapuram
Mumbai	Nagpur
Pune	New Delhi
Patna	Raipur
Ranchi	Visakhapatnam

IPMAT Result 2023

IIM will publish the IPMAT Result 2023 on the official website. The results were published in the form of a PDF.

The scorecard is released along with the result. It includes the scores and percentile obtained by you in each section of the paper, along with the overall scores and percentile.

Based on the IPM Indore result, you will get shortlisted for the personal assessment round.

How do I check IPMAT 2023 Result?

• Go to the official website of IIM Indore.
• Go to the IIM IPM section.
• Click on the “Results” button.
• Enter your User ID and password.
• Then, enter the Security Code/Password shown on the screen.
• Click on the 'Get Status' tab.
• IPMAT 2023 results will be displayed on the screen.

IPMAT Cut off

Cut-off marks are the minimum marks that you need to score to get shortlisted for further selection rounds.

You will only get shortlisted in the aptitude test if you score above the IPMAT Cut-Off 2023. 

Check out the table below for the IIM Indore Cut-Off categories for the year 2021:

Category	Quantitative Ability (SA)	Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	Verbal Ability	Female	Male	Total Applicants
General	16	25	85	129	273	402
NC-OBC	12	15	39	49	160	209
SC	8	10	27	37	116	153
ST	4	4	10	19	58	77
PwD	4	4	10	9	36	45

IIM IPM Indore Counselling 2023

The counselling process is conducted offline mode after the examination process is over. IPMAT Counselling is conducted across 8 cities in India.

Note that all original documents have to be shown at the time of counselling. The following documents are required for the counselling process:

• Original copy & photocopy of IIM IPM 2023 Rank Card
• IPMAT Hall Ticket 2023 original and a photocopy
• Marks sheet of 10^th standard along with at least two xerox copies
• Original Counselling Letter along with xerox copy
• Medical Certificate mentioned in IIM IPM 2023 Application Form.
• Caste Certificate signed by the Competent Authority if you belong to OBC, SC, and ST category
• Passport-size Photographs (Black & White and Color)

Conclusion

IPMAT is a tough exam to crack as it gets you into the most aspired institutes in India. Because of the interview process, most of the students fail to get into IIMs, and the ones who do, enjoy their life at IIM for five years. Keep your eyes on the notification as the IPMAT Exam date IIM Indore will soon release in 2023. The IPMAT 2023 exam dates will clarify how much time you have left for preparations.

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