Established by IIM Indore in 2011, the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) marks a pioneering initiative in India. This distinctive and imaginative program caters to young students with aspirations in managerial and leadership roles. The IPM targets students who have completed their Class XII/Higher Secondary education or its equivalent from schools across India.
IIM Indore offers a total of 150 seats for its IPM program, which includes seats reserved for various categories.
Eligibility
Applicants must have successfully finished their standard 10+2/SSC. Additionally, they must have passed their Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent assessment within the last two years, or be slated to take the examination in the current year.
Paper Pattern
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration (in minutes) |
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Quantitative Ability (MCQs) |
30 |
120 |
40 |
|
Quantitative Ability (SA) |
15 |
60 |
40 |
|
Verbal Ability |
45 |
180 |
40 |
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Total |
90 |
360 |
120 |
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Question Type |
Correct Answer |
Incorrect Answer |
|
Quantitative Ability (SA) |
+4 |
0 |
|
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) |
+4 |
-1 |
|
Verbal Ability |
+4 |
-1 |
Marking Scheme
Admission Procedure
Prospective students undergo a thorough admissions procedure:
- Candidates complete an application form designed to assess their academic performance and involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Subsequently, an entrance exam assesses applicants with three sections: Quantitative Ability (SA), Quantitative Ability (MCQ), and Verbal Ability.
- Shortlisted candidates proceed to the Written Ability Test (WA) and Personal Interview (PI). The panel, comprising professors from IIM Indore and other esteemed institutions, assesses candidates for program suitability.
Cracking the Sections
Quantitative Ability
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) is crucial in the IPMAT examination, featuring 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and 15 short-answer questions (SAQs). Each section is allotted 40 minutes, with each question valued at 4 marks. Negative marking applies to the MCQ section, deducting 1 mark for incorrect answers. However, there is no negative marking for SAQs.
The mathematics questions mainly focus on Class 9th and 10th concepts, with higher-level problem-solving skills necessary for IPMAT Indore.
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Topics |
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HCF & LCM |
Divisibility |
Average |
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Percentage |
Ratio & Proportion |
Boats & Streams |
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Factorial |
Algebraic Formula |
Linear Equations |
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Inequalities |
Quadratic Equations |
Logarithm |
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Mixture & Allegations |
Lines |
Angles |
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Basics of Geometry |
Mensuration |
Height & Distance |
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Sequence & Series |
Probability |
Vectors |
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Integration & Differentiation |
Permutation & Combination |
Surds & Indices |
The table below outlines the syllabus for Quantitative Ability:
Verbal Ability
Mastering the Verbal Section of the IPM exam requires balancing speed and accuracy, efficient time management, and precision. Watch out for the 25% negative marking and maintain a swift reading pace. Expect diverse question types and practice basic grammatical concepts. These strategies prepare you for the Verbal Ability section, comprising 40 questions in 45 minutes.
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Topics |
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Noun, Pronoun, Verb, |
Error Spotting |
Synonym & Antonym |
Synonym & Antonym |
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Direct & Indirect Speech |
Fill in the blanks |
Idioms & Phrases, Spelling Errors |
Inference based questions |
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Prepositions, and Conjunctions |
Sentence Completion |
Foreign Words, and Word Usage |
Assumption based questions |
The table below outlines the syllabus for Verbal Ability:
