IPMAT Exam Pattern 2021

The IPM aptitude test is expected to be conducted in the month of June 2021. Hence, candidates appearing for the IPMAT 2021 must be aware of the exam pattern to better succeed in the exam. Go through the post to get complete details about IPMAT Exam Pattern 2021

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2021

Knowing the exam pattern will help candidates to know how many questions will be asked from each section and the marking scheme. There will be a total of three sections i.e., Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (SA), and Verbal Ability in the exam. To better succeed in the upcoming exam, candidates are advised to choose the best IPMAT Online Coaching. 

• As per the IPMAT Paper Pattern, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrongly answered question.
• The total time duration of the exam is 90 minutes, out of which 60 minutes is for the Quantitative Aptitude Section and 30 minutes for the verbal ability section.
• Solving IPMAT Question Papers will help candidates to know the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked in the exam.
• In this post, we have provided all the details regarding sectional weightage of IPMAT, time allotment to each section, and more.

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IPMAT Exam Pattern and Structure 2021

Taking up IPMAT Mock Tests will help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy and score good marks in the exam. Let us have a look at the table below to check the IPMAT 2021 Exam Pattern and Structure. 

• The question paper consists of 60 questions and each question carries 4 marks.
• There is a time duration of 30 minutes for each section.
• The exam is conducted for a total of 400 marks.

Number of Sections in IPMAT 2021

There are three major sections in the IPM Exam Pattern 2021. Among the three, there will be two sections based on Quantitative Aptitude and the other is based on Verbal Ability.

• The two quantitative Sections will include questions from topics such as Average, Profit, and Loss, Percentage, Number Series, Data Interpretation (DI), Logical Reasoning.
• Verbal Ability section will include questions from Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Vocabulary, and more.

IPMAT Time Duration 2021

As per the IPMAT exam Pattern 2021 Guidelines, the exam will be conducted for 90 minutes. There will be a sectional Time limit for each of the sections.

• To attempt the Quantitative Section, 60 Minutes will be provided and for the Verbal Ability Section, 30 minutes will be provided.
• The candidates are required to answer the sections in a pre-specified order and the pre-specified order is the same for all exam appearing candidates.

IPMAT Marking Scheme 2021

As per the IPMAT Paper Pattern, for every correct answer, the candidates will be rewarding +4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in the MCQ questions. There will be no negative marking for the descriptive type questions in the Quantitative section.

Composite Score Calculation

Go through the points below to understand the calculation procedure of the Composite Score as per the latest IPMAT Exam Pattern 2021.

• Quantitative Section(MCQ) Section Scores- 30x(candidate's Score- Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score- Minimum Score)
• Quantitative Section(SA) Section Scores- 35x(candidate's Score- Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score- Minimum Score)
• Verbal Ability Section Scores- 35x(candidate's Score- Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score- Minimum Score)
• Aptitude Test Score sum of above scores(maximum 100)
• The highest scores in each category based on this composite Score will be only invited for the interview.

Final Selection Weightage

According to the IPMAT Exam Pattern, the final selection of the candidate will be based on the weightage provided below:

• Exam Weightage is 50%
• Interview Weightage is 35%
• Weightage for WAT is 15%

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IPMAT 2021 Syllabus

Before starting the preparation, it is important for candidates to go through the detailed IPMAT Syllabus 2021. Candidates have to prepare for all the topics while there are questions from random topics. Let us have a look at the table below to know the syllabus of IIM IPM.

Quantitative Ability Syllabus

Given below are the important topics for Quantitative Ability

Verbal Ability Syllabus

Given below are the important topics for Verbal Ability

IPMAT Books for Preparation

Candidates appearing for the exam can refer to the below books as per the latest syllabus to enhance their preparation. The below listed IPMAT Books are recommended by experts.

IPMAT Preparation Tips 2021

With proper preparation tips, candidates can clear the exam in one attempt. Here are a few important IPMAT Preparation Tips that candidates can follow in order to score more marks in the exam.

• First of all, candidates must ensure that they are aware of the SET Syllabus and Exam Pattern of 2021 before starting their preparation.
• Make an individual study plan for each subject based on their weightage.
• Set a time frame of at least one week for each subject.
• Clear all the basic concepts of difficult subjects first, then, later on, move to easy subjects.
• Note down all the important formulas and simple tips of each subject, so that it will be easy at the time of revision.
• After finishing the preparation of all subjects, start with revision.
• Take up mock tests regularly to improve your time management skills and problem-solving skills.