Introduction to IPMAT: Syllabus & Pattern Overview

Your Complete Guide to Cracking the IIM Integrated Program in Management Admission Test — Curated by Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi

The Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is the gateway to some of India’s most prestigious undergraduate management programs—primarily at IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Ranchi. These five-year programs allow students to enter IIMs directly after Class XII, bypassing the CAT after graduation.

The competition is fierce, the syllabus wide-ranging, and the skillsets tested are both academic and aptitude-based. If you're aiming to crack IPMAT 2025, this detailed blog will walk you through:

• The IPMAT exam structure

• Section-wise syllabus breakdown

• Important question types

• Sample papers

• Strategic advice from Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi

What Is IPMAT?

The Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is an entrance exam for the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) offered by the IIMs. It enables students to earn a BBA+MBA equivalent degree directly after Class 12.

Institutes Accepting IPMAT:

• IIM Indore – via IPMAT Indore

• IIM Rohtak – via IPMAT Rohtak

• IIM Ranchi – through SAT/IPMAT scores (with additional stages)

• Others – IIFT Kakinada, NALSAR Hyderabad, and more

Why IPMAT Matters

• Direct entry into IIMs after Class 12

• World-class faculty and curriculum from day one

• Combines management, liberal arts, and analytics

• Eliminates the stress of preparing for CAT or GMAT later

• Early preparation for careers in business, consulting, finance, or entrepreneurship

Students at Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi have consistently secured top ranks through structured coaching, mentorship, and rigorous preparation.

IPMAT Indore vs IPMAT Rohtak: Key Differences

IPMAT Syllabus: Section-Wise Overview

1. Quantitative Ability (QA)

IPMAT Indore:

• 30 MCQs + 15 Short Answer Questions

Topics Include:

• Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Ratio)

• Algebra (Linear & Quadratic Equations, Polynomials)

• Geometry (Lines, Triangles, Circles)

• Number System

• Mensuration

• Permutation & Combination

• Probability

• Set Theory

• Sequences and Series

• Logarithms

• Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work

Sample QA (MCQ):
Q: If x+1x=3x + \frac{1}{x} = 3x+x1=3, what is the value of x2+1x2x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}x2+x21?
A: 7
Explanation:
(x+1x)2=9⇒x2+1x2+2=9⇒x2+1x2=7(x + \frac{1}{x})^2 = 9 \Rightarrow x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} + 2 = 9 \Rightarrow x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} = 7(x+x1)2=9⇒x2+x21+2=9⇒x2+x21=7

Sample QA (Short Answer):
Q: Solve: 2x2−3x−2=02x^2 - 3x - 2 = 02x2−3x−2=0
A: $x=2,x=-0.5$

2. Verbal Ability (VA)

Applicable to Both Indore and Rohtak

• 30–40 Questions

Topics:

• Reading Comprehension

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill-in-the-blanks)

• Grammar (Error Spotting, Sentence Correction)

• Sentence Rearrangement

• Para Completion

• Idioms and Phrases

Sample VA Question:
RC Excerpt:
"Leadership is not about control, but about vision and influence..."
Q: What is the main argument?
A: Leadership is about influencing through vision

Fill-in-the-Blank:
"She has a reputation for being extremely _________ in her work."
Answer: Meticulous

3. Logical Reasoning (Only for IPMAT Rohtak)

Topics Include:

• Series Completion

• Blood Relations

• Coding-Decoding

• Direction Sense

• Syllogisms

• Puzzles

• Analogies

• Data Arrangement

Sample LR Question:
Q: A is the brother of B, and B is the sister of C. How is C related to A?
A: Cannot be determined

IPMAT Exam Pattern: At a Glance

IPMAT Indore

IPMAT Rohtak

Key Takeaways from Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi

What Toppers Do Differently:

• Start early and finish basics by January

• Master arithmetic and algebra early

• Read editorials and practice RC daily

• Practice LR questions regularly

• Start mock tests monthly (October), weekly (January onwards)

• Enroll in structured programs for concept clarity

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Skipping Short Answer Questions (no negative marking)

• Over-relying on school math

• Reading passively without analysis

• Delaying LR practice (for Rohtak)

Sample Mock Section: Quantitative Ability

Q1: A train covers 240 km. If speed was 20 km/h more, it would take 2 hours less. What is the original speed?
Answer: 40 km/h

Q2: Sum of first ‘n’ natural numbers is 300. What is ‘n’?
Answer: 24

Sample Reading Comprehension Set

Passage Excerpt:
“Cognitive biases often distort rational thought...”

Q1: What is anchoring bias?
Answer: Relying heavily on the first information received

Q2: What can be inferred?
Answer: Understanding biases can improve decisions

Action Plan: Preparing Month-by-Month

Why Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi?

• Dedicated IPMAT-exclusive batches

• Concept classes by domain experts

• Weekly speed tests + full-length mocks

• PI mentorship and profile building

• Daily doubt-solving and homework tracking

Final Words: Your IPMAT Journey Starts Now

Cracking IPMAT is not about rote learning—it’s about analytical thinking, smart prep, and right guidance. Start early, stay consistent, and trust your mentors. Let Career Launcher South Ex, Delhi be your launchpad to IIM.