IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024: Check Marking Scheme

Summary: Knowing the various components of the exam, such as the topics covered, the duration of each section, the marking scheme and the type of questions asked, helps candidates to plan their preparation in a focused and efficient manner. Let's dive in to understand the IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024.

IPMAT is one of the toughest management exams in the country, with over 20 thousand students expected to take part in it this year.

Conducted by IIM Indore, IPMAT is the only way to get into integrated programs at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).

This article walks you through details of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and several questions you must attempt for the examination.

Note that the exam pattern varies for IPMAT Indore and Rohtak, which is explained below.

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IPMAT Indore 2024 Exam Pattern

The Indian Institute of Management follows the same paper pattern of 2019 for the IPMAT Indore Entrance Exam 2024. 

The aptitude test for IIM Indore comprises 100 questions, of which 60 are from quantitative ability (including MCQs and Short answers questions) and 40 questions from verbal ability.

Look at the table below to understand the significant changes in the IPMAT exam pattern compared to the previous year.

IPMAT Indore Pattern -

Parameters	IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024
Number of Stages	Aptitude Test and Personal Interview
Number of Questions	100
Total marks in IPMAT	400

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IPMAT 2024 Question Paper Pattern for Aptitude Test

There are three sections in the IPMAT 2024 exam:

-> Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

-> Quantitative Ability (SA)

-> Verbal Ability

• The exam will be held online mode.
• The total time duration of the exam is 120 minutes, i.e., 2 hours.
• Both sections have a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer.

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IPMAT question paper pattern includes the following sections. 

IPMAT Pattern - Sections	Quantitative Ability	Quantitative Ability	Verbal Ability
Question Type	Objective Type Questions(MCQ)	Descriptive Type (Short Answers)	Objective Type Questions(MCQ)
Number of Questions	30	15	45
Maximum Marks	160	80	160
Time Duration	40 mins	40 mins	40 mins

Personal Interview (PI)

Only those who score minimum qualifying marks in the IPMAT exam will be shortlisted for the personal interview.

The admission committee manages the interview round.

During the interview, the interviewer tests your confidence levels, communication skills, general awareness, motivational skills, and knowledge.

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IPMAT Time Duration 2024

Per the IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024 Guidelines, the exam duration is 120 minutes, i.e., 2 hours.

• There is a sectional time limit for each section.
• You will be given 80 minutes to attempt the Quantitative Section and 40 minutes for the Verbal Ability Section.
• It would help if you answered the sections in a pre-specified order, and the pre-specified order is the same for all exam-appearing aspirants.

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Number of Sections in IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024

As per the IPMAT Syllabus 2024, the quantitative sections include topics such as Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Number Series, Data Interpretation (DI), and Logical Reasoning.

The verbal ability section includes reading comprehension, Error Detection, Vocabulary, and more questions.

IPMAT Indore Marking Scheme 2024

• Per the IPMAT Paper Pattern, you will be rewarded four marks for every correct answer, and one 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.
• No marks are allotted or deducted for unattempted questions.

IPMAT marking scheme - 

Question	Marks
Correct Answer	+4 Marks
Wrong Answer	-1 Mark

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IPMAT Indore Final Selection Weightage 2024

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

Component	Score (Weight)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)	65%
Personal Interview (PI)	35%
Composite Score (CS)	Sum of the above scores

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024 - Composite Score Calculation

Go through the points below to understand the calculation procedure of the Composite Score as per the latest IPMAT Paper Pattern 2024.

• Quantitative Section(MCQ) Section Scores- 25x[(candidate's Score- Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score- Minimum Score)]
• Quantitative Section(SA) Section Scores- 25x[(candidate's Score- Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score- Minimum Score)]
• Verbal Ability Section Scores- 50x[(candidate's Score- Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score- Minimum Score)]

Note: Maximum and minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the students from the eligible pool.

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IIM Rohtak IPMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak, prescribes the paper pattern for the IPMAT exam.

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2024

The aptitude test will examine your aptitude, logical reasoning, and proficiency in the English language.

The IPMAT Rohtak question paper will comprise 120 questions, and each question carries 4 marks.

Also, there is a negative marking of -1 marks for each wrongly answered question.

All the questions will be multiple-choice questions.

IPMAT Exam Pattern - Section	No. of Questions	Time Duration
Quantitative ability	40	40 mins
Logical reasoning	40	40 mins
Verbal ability	40	40 mins

Only those who score above the IPMAT Cut Off will get shortlisted for the personal interview.

During the interview, interviewers assess your academics, general awareness, and communication skills.

IPMAT Rohtak Marking Scheme 2024

• Per the IPMAT Paper Pattern, you will be rewarded four marks for every correct answer, and one 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.
• No marks are allotted or deducted for unattempted questions.

Question	Marks
Correct Answer	+4 Marks
Wrong Answer	-1 Mark

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IPMAT 2024 Rohtak Final Selection Weightage 2024

Authorities will generate the final selection based on the composite score given in the table below:

Component	The weightage (%)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)	45
Personal Assessment (PA)	15
Past Academics (10th and 12th)	40

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Conclusion

Your preparations change for both IPMAT Indore and Rohtak exams. Ensure you check the exam pattern and syllabus before you start your preparation process.