Overview: Wanting to attend IIM but perplexed about the questions revolving around the IPMAT exam? Here is an article listing the Myths About the IPMAT Entrance Exam 2025 and clearing your doubts!

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) conducts Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) annually to provide admissions to a five-year integrated program. 

As IPMAT is one of India's most highly competitive exams, many misconceptions about the exam often mislead the aspirants.

Coming to the context of this article, we have debunked all myths about IPMAT entrance exam 2025 that are not true and require clarification.

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Myths About IPMAT Entrance Exam 2025

Here are some misconceptions or myths about IPMAT Entrance Exam 2025:

As said above, IIM provides admissions to five years IPM program through IPMAT Entrance Exam 2025.

• During five years, the first three years will help you build a foundation in basic subjects like Mathematics, Statistics, Principles of Management, Business History, etc.
• The last two years have focused on management subjects like Economics, Information Systems, Marketing, and several other essential concepts. 

However, the myths about the IPMAT exam 2025 may affect your preparation levels and score in the upcoming exam.

The following are some of the common misconceptions among most aspirants.

Check: How to Prepare for IPMAT Indore: 6 Golden Rules 

5 Years Stay Compulsory at IIM

Staying five years at IIM is compulsory is one of the most common myths among IPMAT aspirants. But this is not true!

Although it is recommended to complete five years, you can exit after the completion of the 3-years IPM program.

Currently, five IIMs in India offer a 5-year IPM program at IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Bodh Gaya, and IIM Jammu.

• The IPM program is divided into two parts, i.e., a three-year UG program and a two-year PG program.
• Suppose you complete a 3-year IPM program from IIM Indore; you will receive a BA Foundation certificate from the institute.
• If you complete a 3-year IPM program from any other four IIMs, you will receive a BBA certificate.
• After completing the 5-years program, you will receive an integrated program certificate from the Indian Institute of Management.

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Clearing Cut Off is the Only Criteria

The common misconception that clearing the IPMAT Cut Off will provide admission to IIM is not true. Along with clearing the cut-off, some IIMs take a look into your previous academic background and performance in interviews, while others don't. 

IIMs change their eligibility requirements; hence it is your responsibility to thoroughly check these criteria before applying. 

Check the selection criteria for the IPM of these five IIMs: IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, and IIM Bodh Gaya.

Non-Math Students can not Crack IPMAT 

One common myth about the IPMAT exam is that aspirants from a non-mathematics academic background can not crack the entrance exam. However, this is false!

• Generally, the questions in the quantitative section are asked from 6th grade to 12th standard mathematics.
• Of course, mathematics is required to clear the entrance exam. But it is not like only mathematics students can crack the exam.
• Since there will be questions from 6th to 10th grade, aspirants from any background can easily crack the exam by following a proper study plan and a few IPMAT preparation tips.

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Droppers can not Clear IPMAT Exam

There are some myths about the IPMAT exam that aspirants who took the gap after their class 12 cannot clear the IPM exam, which is false.

Droppers can clear the IPMAT exam. However, you should give a valid reason to the interviewer during the interview round.

There might be personal reasons for aspirants to take a drop for a year. But note that the reason you are giving must justify why you took a drop for one year after your 12th standard.

If you took a partial drop, (basically you attended another college while preparing and attempting the IPMAT again) then the interviewer is likely to ask you questions from whatever you studied during past one year. If you answer those questions satisfactorily then the partial drop is also not seen in a negative way.

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Mocks should be given only after complete preparation

• Most of the aspirants preparing for the IPMAT may think that they should start attempting IPMAT Mock Tests after completion of preparation. But this is not a good practice.
• As we all know, the exam pattern is divided into different parts. Therefore, giving mock tests after completing each topic will help analyze your preparation and focus on improving weak areas.
• There are two types of mock tests: full-length mocks and sectional mocks.

There is no need to wait till the completion of your preparation to give either full-length mocks or sectional mocks.

IPMAT can not be cleared in 2 Months

Cracking or not cracking the exam with two months of preparation completely depends on the individual's potential.

• Many students prepare for only two months and crack the exam successfully. Some of the students achieve this feat with only few weeks of preparation.
• On the other hand, a few other students cannot crack the exam even with two years of preparation. 
• The only thing you are required to plan is a good IPMAT Study Plan and preparation strategy at your convenience.
• The more you practice, there are more chances to clear the IPMAT exam. 

Academics is the Only Focus Inside IIM

• While IIMs do have a greater focus on academics, in a sense that attending classes is compulsory (80% for IIM Indore) and the grading system is quite rigorous but it is not at all true that academics is everything.
• You can explore many things inside the IIM, such as clubs, internships, activities, industry visits, etc. The Institute does not focus only on academics.
• IIM aims to provide holistic development to each individual, whether in career or personal life.
• In IPM, you would actually find majority of students dedicating more time towards other activities like organizing fest, events, etc. than academics.

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Sabbatical is Allowed in all IIMs

• Sabbatical means that aspirants can take a break after completing their 3-years course, maybe because of personal reasons, and resume after a year.
• If you have the right reason to take a sabbatical, IIM Indore offers you to resume your course where you left off. However, the sabbatical option is not available in other IIMs.

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IPM is made for commerce students

The IPMAT exam is not specifically structured for Science, Commerce or Arts students.  The IPMAT program is a stream-neutral course.

Students from any background are eligible to take IPMAT and also clear this exam! 

IIM take interviews after a written test

• None of the IIMs currently conduct a written test as part of their selection process.
• Some IIMs consider the weightage for the previous year's academics, while others conduct and check the performance in the interviews. 
• IIM Jammu, Bodhgaya and IIFT do not even conduct an interview.

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IPMAT Indore scores are only for IIM Indore

Writing the IPMAT Indore exam gives you access to other colleges as well, which are listed below:

• IIM Indore
• IIFT
• IIM Ranchi
• TAPMI Manipal
• TAPMI Bangalore
• NALSAR
• NIRMA university
• NICMAR
• Alliance Bangalore
• Masters Union College

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10th and 12th Marks hold the utmost priority

• Many IIMs do not give weightage for previous academic records. However, having minimum marks criteria is still applicable in a few IIMs. 
• IIM Indore and IIFT do not offer any weightage for past academic scores. IIM Indore removed the 60% eligibility requirement for classes 10 and 12. Therefore students with less than 60% marks can also apply at IIM Indore. 
• Note: While you are still eligible for admissions with less percentage in 10th and 12th, having a good scores showcases your competency and dedication, thus it is advised to get a high score in 12th.
• Trends also show that, students with less than 70-80% are less likely to be admitted than students with high score in 12th, but that could just be a reverse causality, as in students who score good in 12th are more studious and prepare for the entrance exam well.

Do not fall prey to random information on internet or student whatsapp groups, always refer to the official website for reliable information. If you have any more questions or doubts regarding the IPM program or IPMAT exam ,feel free to contact us here: Contact Us.

Key Takeaways

Read the entire article to understand the myths revolving around: 

• 5 Years Stay Compulsory at IIM
• Clearing Cut Off is the Only Criteria
• Non-Math Students can not Crack IPMAT 
• Droppers can not Clear the IPMAT Exam
• Mocks should be given only after complete preparation
• IPMAT can not be cleared in 2 Months
• Academics is the Only Focus Inside IIM
• Sabbatical is Allowed in all IIMs
• IPM is made for commerce students
• IIM take interviews after a written test
• IPMAT Indore scores are only for IIM Indore
• 10th and 12th Marks hold the utmost priority

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