What is the IPMAT Exam?

IPMAT 2023 is a national-level management entrance exam for admission to the five-year integrated programme in management offered by IIMs. It is also accepted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. It is an online computer-based exam that will be conducted in the month of June this year. Additionally, it is an annual exam, especially for management education. 

Highlights & Exam Pattern of the IPMAT

Eligibility Criteria for IPMAT Exam

The eligibility criteria for appearing in the IPMAT Exam 2023 are mentioned below:

• Passed 10th and 12th with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised board.
• For SC, ST, and PWD (DA) categories, the students must have secured 55% marks in aggregate from a recognised board
• The students must have passed the qualifying examination in the years 2021, 2022 or 2023.
• Students who are in Class 12 or awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.

IPMAT Exam Date 2023

Registration Process & Fee

The application form for the IPMAT exam is available online. In order to apply, students  must visit the official IIM Indore website and follow the below-mentioned steps:

• First, the students have to click on the registration link

• They will have to register by entering the basic detail such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID

• Students will receive a User ID and Password on the registered email ID and mobile number

• Next, they must have received the User ID & Password and login using these details

• The students must complete their application 

• After filling in the details, they have to attach the necessary documents 

• Next, pay the application fee using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI

• After paying the application fee, take a printout of the application form and fee receipt

Application Fee

IPMAT Admit Card

The admit card for the IPMAT exam will be released on the official website of IIM Indore. You can download it by entering your application number and password. 

IPMAT 2023 Exam Centres

IPMAT is an online computer-based exam. Hence, there are 34 exam centres where students can visit and take the test. Here is the list: 

IPMAT 2023 Exam Syllabus

The IPMAT exam comprises 3 sections, that is, Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (SA), and Verbal Ability. 

According to the previous pattern and what experts say, the exam has a moderate difficulty level. The Quantitative Ability section is based on Class 10 and Class 9 mathematics. The questions are included from subjects like  Data Interpretation, Percentage, Discount, Time and Work, Probability, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Permutation and Combination, Profit and Loss, Mixtures and Allegations,, Simple Equations,  Number Systems, etc. 

The Verbal Ability section will have topics related to Error Spelling, Grammar, Jumbled Sentences, Synonyms and Antonyms, Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Analogy, Vocabulary, Error Spelling, etc.

IPMAT 2023: Section-Wise Distribution of Question Paper

Colleges that Accept the IPMAT Exam

The IPMAT exam is solely for IIM Indore’s Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management. Additionally, the exam is also accepted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

IPMAT Preparation Tips

• First of all, it is very important to familiarise yourself with the syllabus and the pattern of the exam. Thus, you must carefully go through the syllabus, exam pattern, and the previous year’s question papers for the IPMAT exam.

• Generally, the students should begin with the preparation for the exam six months prior to the final exam date. This gives you the time to prepare fully, go through your week section, revise timely, and also work on some mock tests. 

• Since it is an online exam, thus, you can try your hands on the online mock portals. This will help you to be comfortable while giving the exam. 

• According to the students who have cleared the exam previously, you can easily ace the exam if you have good mathematical knowledge and calculative skills. 

• Get your hands on the latest books, exam papers, and even the books recommended by previous year students. Revision is the key here.  

• Even if you are unable to cover the entire syllabus, just keep in mind to revise the things that you have studied. 

FAQs

Q1. When will be IPMAT forms out in 2023?

The IPMAT forms were released on 8th March 2023. The registration process is closed. 

Q2. Which IIM will conduct IPM in 2023?

The IPMAT will be conducted by IIM Indore in 2023. 

Q3. What is the age limit for IPMAT 2023?

For admission to IPMAT, the students should be born on or after August 1, 1998.

Q4. How to apply for IPM IIM Indore 2023?

The admission process is mentioned above (redirect to the admission process section for this page)

Q5. What is the fee for IPMAT 2023?

The fee for the general and NC-OBC categories is INR 4,130 and SC, ST, PwD (DA) is 2,065. 

Q6. Is maths compulsory for IPMAT?

No, maths is not compulsory for the IPMAT exam. 

Q7. Is IPMAT online or offline?

IPMAT is an online computer-based exam. 

Q8. How many times does the IPMAT occur in a year?

IPMAT is conducted once in a year.