Over the years, Quantitative Aptitude has been the most dreaded section among students; most lose the will to take the IPMAT exams fearing the syllabus and not realizing that QA is just half or even one-third part of the exam.
In this article, we will cover the ways in which students can prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section of IPMAT and JIPMAT 2025.
There are three types of IPM exams - IPMAT Rohtak, IPMAT Indore, and JIPMAT.
Subjects |
IPMAT Rohtak |
IPMAT Indore |
JIPMAT |
Quantitative Ability |
40 MCQs |
30 MCQs in 40 Minutes. |
33 MCQs |
Verbal Ability |
40 MCQs |
45 MCQs in 40 Minutes |
34 MCQs |
Logical Reasoning |
40 MCQs |
- |
33 MCQs |
Total |
120 Questions in 120 Minutes |
90 Questions in 120 Minutes |
100 Questions in 150 Minutes |
Let us first address the elephant in the room; if Math as a subject in Class XI & Class XII is compulsory or not to take the IPMAT exams.
The short answer to this question is NO. Math is not compulsory to take the IPMAT exams. Students from diverse backgrounds say Commerce without Mathematics or Humanities, are eligible to take exams.
In order to mark the clarity between the difficulty level and scope of the quantitative sections of the IPMAT exams, let us first enumerate the differences in the syllabus of the Quantitative Aptitude section across IPMAT exams.
IPMAT Maths Syllabus |
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Basis |
IPMAT Indore |
JIPMAT & IPMAT Rohtak |
Level of Difficulty |
Difficult |
Easy to Moderate |
Level of Topics |
Higher Level Mathematics (From Class 10-12 mathematics syllabus) |
Upto Class 10 mathematics syllabus |
Common (Overlapping) Topics |
Profit and Loss |
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Number System |
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Roots, Indices, Surds |
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Average and Percentages |
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Algebraic Formulae |
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Simple and Compound Interest |
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Linear and Quadratic Equations |
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Partnership |
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Ration and Proportion |
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Allegations and Mixtures |
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Pipes and Cisterns |
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Time, Speed, and Distance |
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Time and Work |
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Geometry |
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Polygons, Circles, and Mensuration |
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Logarithms |
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Functions |
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Probability |
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PnC |
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Additional Topics |
Matrices & Determinants |
None. |
Functions |
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Relations |
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Co-ordinate Geometry |
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Limits & Continuity |
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Tinge of Reasoning |
DI |
Clocks |
Combination & Arrangement Sets |
Age |
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Puzzles |
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Calendars |
Now that students have a detailed list of the differences among the quantitative syllabus for IPMAT Indore and JIPMAT & IPMAT-Rohtak; one can make the following observations:
IPMAT Indore > IPMAT Rohtak > JIPMAT
Students can not have a fair shot at the quantitative section of the IPMAT exams if they have not worked on the building blocks of this section, i.e., concepts.
Students are advised to target learning the quant topics that are most recurring in the exam and then funnel it down to all the topics.
Check the IPMAT Syllabus PDF to have a tabular representation of these most recurring topics across the 3 exams from 2019 to 2024.
Download Syllabus PDFTo check whether students have grasped the topic well enough; they are advised to check their advancement with a timed-topic-wise test.
For example, take one for number systems as a topic, then one for profit and loss and so and so.
Once students feel confident with their progress in the topic tests; they can move to taking the sectional tests to prepare themselves for the actual test conditions.
Although there is no sectional time limit in the IPMAT-Rohtak & JIPMAT examination, students are advised to take the with a timer.
Keeping a timer helps focus equally on other aspects of the exam as well. It helps maintain a balance.
As the natural step of progression, taking a full-fledged IPMAT Mock Test should be the next thing to test your abilities.
This will provide students with the perspective on how to take on the entire paper with ease.
The analysis part of these mock tests is equally important if not more important than taking the exam. Invest time in this step. Try to get to the bottom of the mistakes; whether the problem lies in your understanding of the concept, or exam-taking skills.
IPMAT previous year papers provide a great insight into the head of the exam paper setter. Students should not miss out on these for their preparation.
The expected cutoff for IPMAT 2025 is:
Numerous factors like exam difficulty, volume of application, and seat availability affect these cutoffs.
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In conclusion, the best way to crack IPMAT is to familiarize yourself with exam patterns and important topics based on previous years’ papers to prepare effectively. Apart from this, make sure you have a stronghold of basic concepts from class X to XII.
The best way to solve the question paper is to strategically select questions for solving. Select questions that you are comfortable with.
As IPMAT is a time-sensitive exam, it is important to strategize effectively. Prioritize questions from important areas to maximize the score. Algebra and Arithmetic have high weightage in IPMAT.
Yes, it is difficult but not as technical as JEE Mains. JEE Mains requires deep knowledge of chemistry, advanced mathematics, and physics. However, IPMAT needs versatility across math and English.
Each IPMAT exam has a Quantitative Ability section. Hence, Math is very important for clearing IPMAT exams.