The IPMAT 2025 exam is one of the toughest entrance tests for admission to the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, IIM Ranchi, and NALSAR Hyderabad.

If you're starting your preparation in December, whether you're in Class 12 or a dropout, you still have plenty of time to score well—provided you follow a structured strategy.

This guide includes everything you need:

• Month-wise plan
• Section-wise strategy
• Books to follow
• Mistakes to avoid
• Mock test plan
• Tips for both Class 12 students and dropouts 

Why December is the right time to start preparing for IPMAT 2025

Starting now will give you:

• 5–6 months to prepare
• Plenty of time to strengthen your Quantitative Aptitude
• Time to balance your Class 12 board exams (for school students)
• Opportunity to build accuracy through mock exams
• Competition is lower because many students start late

The key is consistency, not the number of hours.

IPMAT 2025 Exam Overview

Component	IPMAT Indore	IPMAT Rohtak
Sections	Quant (MCQ + SA), Verbal	Quant, Logical Reasoning, Verbal
Total Questions	90	120
Time	120 minutes	90 minutes
Negative Marking	Yes	Yes
Difficulty Level	High (especially quant)	Moderate

How to Start IPMAT 2025 Preparation in December: Complete Month-Wise Plan

December - Learn the Basics + Develop a Reading Habit

This month is Foundation Month.

For Quant:

• Cover the basics of arithmetic:
• Percentages
• Profit and Loss
• Ratio
• Average
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Basic Algebra
• Practice 15–20 questions daily (no more than that)

 For Verbal:

• Read daily (editorials/articles)
• Improve your comprehension speed
• Learn 10–12 new words daily
• Practice basic RCs

 For dropouts:

• Finish the basics of arithmetic and algebra by the end of December
• Start solving easy-level RCs and paragraph jumbles

January - Concept Building + Section Practice

Quant:

• Add geometry, number systems, linear and quadratic equations
• Practice 25–30 questions per topic
• Solve one Quant sectional every 4–5 days

Verbal:

• 3–4 RCs per week
• Practice para jumbles, odd-one-out
• Grammar Basics

Droppers should start solving Level 1 IPMAT question sets.

February – Start Applied Practice

• Move to moderate-level IPMAT sets
• Focus on speed + accuracy
• Start Rohtak LR preparation (for those targeting IIM Rohtak)

Board students: reduce load, but continue with reading + 30–40 min quant daily.

March – High-Level Preparation + Difficult Chapters

This month is crucial.

Practice higher-level Quant topics

• Permutation & Combination
• Probability
• Matrices
• Determinants
• Functions
• Coordinate Geometry

Increase RC difficulty

Write 2 mocks per month

Droppers should complete full syllabus by mid-March

April - Full-length mocks begin

• Write 1 mock per week
• Analyze mistakes for 45–60 minutes
• Practice weak areas from each mock
• Timed practice for the Quant SA section (no negative marking)

May – Revision + Intensive Test Series

• Write 2–3 mocks per week
• Focus on accuracy
• Revise formula sheets
• Solve previous year papers (very helpful)

Section-Wise Strategy for IPMAT 2025

1. Quantitative Aptitude (Most Important Section)

Quantity at IPMAT Indore is more difficult than Math.

What to Focus on:

• Arithmetic (Core Scoring Area)
• Algebra
• Number Systems
• Geometry
• P&C + Probability
• Matrices and Determinants
• Coordinate Geometry

Tips:

• Make Formula Notes
• Practice Step-by-Step
• Improve Speed
• Solve SA Questions Daily

2. Verbal Ability

Important topics:

• Reading Comprehension
• Para jumbles
• Vocabulary
• Analogy
• Sentence correction

Tips:

• Read 20 minutes daily
• Practice RC from moderate to tough levels
• Build vocabulary from reading (not mugging)

3. Logical Reasoning (For IPMAT Rohtak)

Topics include:

• Series
• Analogies
• Arrangements
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Syllogisms
• Directions

Do 20–25 questions daily.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in IPMAT Preparation

-> Starting late mock tests

Mocks should begin by April.

-> Ignoring Verbal section

Most students focus only on math - big mistake.

-> Weak basics

IPMAT questions look hard only when basics are weak.

-> No consistency

Daily small practice beats weekend long study sessions.

-> Not analysing mocks

Mock analysis is more important than the mock itself.

Best Books for IPMAT 2025

Quant

• R.D. Sharma (Basics)
• Arihant Quantitative Aptitude
• IPMAT-specific modules (Career Launcher / any coaching)

Verbal

• Word Power Made Easy
• Norman Lewis Vocabulary
• CL’s Verbal Practice Book

LR (For Rohtak)

• RS Aggarwal Reasoning
• CL LR Booklet

Mock Test Strategy

Month	Number of Mocks
December–February	0–2 (optional)
March	2 mocks
April	4–5 mocks
May	6–8 mocks

Mock analysis rule:

“Identify mistakes → Practice weak topics → Reattempt wrong questions.”

Tips for Class 12 Students

• Keep a balance between boards & IPMAT
• Use 1–1.5 hours daily for IPMAT
• Focus more on English + Arithmetic
• Increase hours in March after boards

Tips for Droppers

• Follow full plan without breaks
• Maintain 4–5 hours daily
• Start advanced quant early
• Attempt more mocks than board students

FAQs About IPMAT 2025 Preparation

Q1. Is it too late to start in December?

No, December is a good time if you follow a specific strategy.

Q2. How many hours per day are enough?

Class 12 → 1–2 hours

Droppers → 3–4 hours

Q3. Is coaching necessary?

Not necessary, but guided preparation helps with speed and accuracy.

Q4. What is the most difficult part of IPMAT?

Quant (especially Algebra, P&C, Probability).

Q5. How many mocks should I take?

A total of 12–20 mocks.

Final Motivational Note

IPMAT isn't just a test - it's your chance to join an IIM at the age of 17.

Starting in December gives you plenty of time to focus, clarify, and master the syllabus.

Be consistent. Be patient.

Small steps every day yield big results.

Your IIM dream starts today.