November 18, 2024
Overview: Considering joining an IIM after 12th Grade? Learn about IPMAT 2025, including eligibility, selection processes, and exam patterns for the five-year Integrated Program in Management at IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, and other IIMs, perfect for future management leaders!
Earlier, IIMs primarily offered postgraduate courses (MBA & PGDM) through the CAT exam, but now they also provide the Integrated Program in Management (IPM), a five-year combined undergraduate and postgraduate program.
First launched by IIM Indore in 2011, the IPM is accessible to students right after Class 12, offering a direct pathway into management education.
Let's go deeper into IPMAT 2025 and what it offers for aspiring managers right after school.
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Refer to the table below to see the highlights on all about IPMAT exam:
IPMAT 2025 exam dates and exam schedule as per notification 2025 are as follows:
Events | IPMAT Rohtak 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative) | IPMAT Indore 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative) | JIPMAT 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative) |
Starting Date to Apply | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
Last Date to Apply Online | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
Issue of Admit Card | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
Exam date | To be notified | May 12, 2025 | To be notified |
Personal Interview | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
Final Merit List | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
The academic program begins from | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
In addition to IIM Indore, nine other prestigious colleges across India accept IPMAT Indore scores for their undergraduate programs:
The eligibility criteria will vary for both domestic and international applicants.
To apply for the test, you must satisfy the IIM IPM eligibility.
Note: Candidates likely to complete standard XII/ HSC or equivalent can also apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
If selected, such candidates will be offered admission to the program provisionally. At the time of registration for the program, such candidate must have to produce standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations mark sheet (securing minimum marks, as indicated above) along with a school leaving certificate/migration certificate, failing which the candidate’s provisional admission offer will stand cancelled.
You must satisfy the following eligibility criteria to apply for IIM Rohtak.
Note 1: Candidates expected to finish XII standard by June 2025 may apply if they meet eligibility post-results. Provisional admission requires 60% marks for General/EWS/NCOBC and 55% for SC/ST/PWD at program registration, along with necessary certificates. Admission is revoked if criteria aren't met.
Note 2: Marks in X and XII standards are calculated from the best five subjects' aggregate, regardless of Board rules. For grades, conversion to percentage is based on the Board's certified method.
Note: IIM Ranchi reserves the right to modify or change the admission process and eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to regularly check the IIM Ranchi website for the latest updates and information regarding the admission process.
Candidates must have successfully completed Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examination in the years 2023, 2024, or are expected to complete in 2025 are eligible for IIM Jammu IPM.
Note: This eligibility criteria is subject to change. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the IIM Jammu website for any updates or modifications to the admission requirements.
Note: These eligibility criteria are subject to change. Prospective candidates should continuously monitor the IIM Bodh Gaya website for any updates or changes to the admission requirements.
The IPMAT Selection Process is a two-step process different for domestic and international applicants. Go through the detailed selection process given in the post below.
(i) Interested applicants who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria should submit their application online as described previously in the application procedure. (ii) A non-refundable registration fee will be applicable during the application submission process.
(i) Eligible applicants will undergo the IPM Aptitude Test (AT) conducted by IIM Indore, examining the applicant's proficiency in Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice Questions), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Questions), and Verbal Ability (Multiple Choice Questions).
(ii) IPM AT Indore to be conducted in May 2025 (tentatively).
(i) The eligible pool for the Personal Interview (PI) is created based on candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum mark in each section of the Aptitude Test. The cut-off marks for each section will be decided by the Admissions Committee and will vary based on the categories of applicants.
(ii) Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Personal Interview (PI), which will be held through offline mode as intimated by the Institute.
(i) Shortlisted candidates will participate in the offline Personal Interview, judged on their academic performance, general awareness, and communication skills.
(ii) The Personal Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the second week of June 2025.
(i) The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of the Aptitude Test Score (ATS) and Personal Interview (PI) scores.
(ii) The Composite Score (CS) will be calculated as follows:
The category-wise merit list will be generated, and provisional admission offers will be made based on the Composite Score (CS) and adhering to the Government of India reservation norms.
Stage I: Online Registration
(i) Interested applicants who fulfil the above-mentioned eligibility criteria will fill out the registration form that evaluates the applicant’s proficiency in academics and extra-curricular activities.
(ii) The eligible applicants will pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 4500/- (Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five Only)
Stage II: Entrance Exam
(i) All the interested applicants will undergo IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test, which will examine the applicant's aptitude, logical reasoning, and proficiency in English.
(ii) IPM AT to be conducted in May 2025 (tentatively).
Stage III: Offline Personal Interview (PI)
(i) The Call for Personal Interviews (PI) announcement will be done in the First Week of June 2025. The shortlisting will be based on the IPMAT 2025 scores.
(ii) during their personal interviews, the candidates will be judged based on their academics, general awareness, and communication skills.
(iii) The interviews are proposed to be held in the Second Week of June 2025 (Tentative)
Stage IV: Announcement of Selection List and Offer Acceptance
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT 2025, Past Academics, and Personal Interviews.
The selection process of IIM Jammu consists of:
Note: There will be no Personal Interview (PI).
The admission to IPM would be ONLY on the basis of Joint Integrated Program Admission Test (JIPMAT 2025) in IIM Bodhgaya. The exam will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.
(i) Interested applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria should submit their application online as outlined in the application procedure. (ii) A non-refundable registration fee will be required during the application submission.
(i) Admission to the IPM program will be through the Joint IPM Admission Test (JIPMAT 2025), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. IIM Bodh Gaya may also explore joint examination options with other IIMs offering the IPM program.
(ii) The exam will assess the candidate's aptitude across various sections.
(i) The marks obtained in the JIPMAT 2025 will be used to prepare the merit list. Candidates who score more than or equal to the category-wise sectional percentile 30 will be eligible for the Merit List.
(ii) Government of India rules for reservation in admission will apply to SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS, and PwD categories.
(iii) 70% of seats are gender-neutral. In case the optimal number of girls in various reservation categories is not met within the gender-neutral pool, the remaining 30% of seats will be a combination of gender-neutral and supernumerary girls (SNG) seats to promote a healthy gender ratio on campus while maintaining merit as the primary consideration.
(iv) Sectional raw scores will be subject to minimum qualifying requirements, decided after the results based on the available pool of candidates.
If the overall composite scores of two or more students are the same, they will be ranked based on the following criteria, in order:
As per the IPMAT exam pattern, the exam is conducted online mode. Admissions are made through a 3-stage selection process, as explained below.
Section | Number of Questions | Time duration for the section |
QA (MCQ) | 30 | 40 Minutes |
QA (SA) | 15 | 40 Minutes |
VA (MCQ) | 45 | 40 Minutes |
The exam pattern is not typically disclosed prior to the test. Given that the pattern has been consistent in past 3 years, students are recommended to prepare based on the pattern of the last year's exam.
IPMAT Indore Weightage
Component | Score (Weight) |
Aptitude Test Score (ATS) | 65% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 35% |
Composite Score (CS) | Sum of the above scores |
IIM Ranchi Weightage
Component | Weightage |
Admission Test Score | 50% |
PI Score | 30% |
Academic Profile | 20% |
Gender Diversity (Bonus Points) * | 5% |
Total | 100% |
IPM Aptitude Test will comprise of following sections:
Section | Number of Questions | Time duration for the section |
Quantitative Ability | 40 | 40 Minutes |
Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 Minutes |
Verbal Ability | 40 | 40 Minutes |
IPMAT Rohtak Weightage
Component | The weightage (%) |
IPMAT Rohtak Score | 45 |
Personal Interview (PA) | 15 |
Past Academics (10th and 12th) | 40 (20% each) |
This exam pattern is followed for both Jammu and Bodh Gaya:
Sections | Number of Questions | Marks per Qns. | Total Marks |
Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 4 | 132 |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 33 | 4 | 132 |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 4 | 136 |
Total | 100 | - | 400 |
The entrance test will consist of questions on
IIM Jammu Weightage
Component | Score (Weight) |
Aptitude Test | 400 marks |
Gender Diversity (For female candidates) | 5 marks |
Note: IIM Bodh Gaya do not follow such criteria, only the scores are considered for the IPM admission.
Knowing the IIM IPM Entrance Exam Syllabus will help you know the important topics from the exam point of view and focus more on those topics to score good marks in the upcoming exam.
Check out the detailed syllabus from the post below and enhance your preparation levels for the upcoming exam.
Out of 45 questions from the quantitative section, 30 are multiple-choice questions, and 15 are short-answer-type questions.
Given below are the important topics from the IIM Indore Exam Syllabus for Quantitative Ability:
Algebra | Number System |
Set Theory | Data Interpretation |
Geometry, Mensuration | Percentage, Profit, and Loss |
Time, Speed | Distance, Time and Work |
The below table shows the essential topics to be prepared under the IPMAT Indore Syllabus for Verbal ability section:
Reading Comprehension | Paragraph Completion |
Word Jumble | Word Usage |
Vocabulary and Analogy | Para Jumble |
Fill in the Blanks and Grammar | - |
The exam will test you mainly on quantitative aptitude and verbal ability. The following are simple tips to enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam.
Quantitative Aptitude
Going through some simple tips suggested by experts will help you learn short techniques to solve the questions quickly in the exam.
The following are some of the best maths preparation tips suggested by experts and toppers:
Verbal Ability
Exam preparation can be the most effective if we read from the most recommended or followed books. Here is the list of recommended IPMAT books that can be the most helpful in your preparation journey:
Enlisted are the quantitative aptitude books that shall cover all the topics given in the syllabus:
Book Name | Author/Publication |
Class XI and XII Mathematics | R.D. Sharma |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams | R.S. Aggarwal |
The following are the verbal ability books that cover all the topics as per the latest syllabus:
Book Name | Author/Publication |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
Better English | Norman Lewis |
English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
All applicants, both international and national, must follow the same process for the IPMAT registration.
Visit the official IIM website, complete the registration, fill in the required details, pay the fee, and submit the form along with any necessary reservation certificates.
Applicants are required to download their admit card from the official website, which will be available ten days before the exam. It is crucial to visit the website, click on the "Admit Card" tab, enter login credentials, and submit.
The admit card is necessary not only as a means of entry to the exam venue but also because it contains all the IPMAT exam day guidelines set by the authorities.
The national-level IIM IPM Exam is conducted across 36 cities in the country. You will be given the option to select your preferred IIM IPM Exam Centers while filling out the application form.
However, the allotted centre may change as per the availability of seats at the exam centre:
Ahmedabad | Guwahati |
Bengaluru | Gwalior |
Bhopal | Hyderabad |
Bhubaneswar | Indore |
Chandigarh/Mohali | Jabalpur |
Chennai | Jaipur |
Dehradun | Kolkata |
Delhi | Kozhikode |
Faridabad | Lucknow |
Ghaziabad | Ludhiana |
Gurugram | Meerut |
Mumbai | Nagpur |
Noida | Patna |
Pune | Raipur |
Ranchi | Roorkee |
Siliguri | Thiruvananthapuram |
Udaipur | Ujjain |
Varanasi | Visakhapatnam |
IIM will publish the IPMAT 2025 result on the official website. The results were published in the form of a PDF.
The scorecard is released along with the result. It includes the scores and percentile obtained by you in each section of the paper, along with the overall scores and percentile.
Based on the IPM Indore result, you will get shortlisted for the personal assessment round.
Cut-off marks are the minimum marks that you need to score to get shortlisted for further selection rounds.
You will only get shortlisted in the aptitude test if you score above the cut-off marks.
Check out the table below for the IIM Indore Cut-Off categories for the year 2024:
Category | QA (SA) | QA (MCQ) | VA |
EWS | 16 | 26 | 89 |
General | 24 | 35 | 113 |
NC-OBC | 12 | 23 | 78 |
PwD | 8 | 13 | 40 |
SC | 12 | 18 | 60 |
ST | 8 | 13 | 40 |
Category | Count | Minimum ATS | Maximum ATS |
General | 312 | 44.91094 | 86.33472 |
EWS | 78 | 30.63411 | 71.73404 |
NC-OBC | 239 | 21.89018 | 69.87191 |
PwD | 31 | 1.14504 | 46.79910 |
SC | 115 | 14.83345 | 55.40279 |
ST | 49 | 0.37879 | 49.85253 |
Total | 824 | - |
Check out the table below for the IIM Rohtak Cut-Off categories for the year 2024:
Category | Minimum Cut-off Marks |
---|---|
General | 301 |
EWS | 264 |
NCOBC | 225 |
SC | 167 |
ST | 118 |
DAP-General | 260 |
DAP-EWS | 212 |
DAP-NCOBC | 189 |
DAP-SC | 142 |
Check out the table below for the cut-off categories for the year 2022:
Category | Total Cutoff | Waitlist Cutoff |
General Male | 350 | 333 |
General Female | 328 | 311 |
NC OBC Male | 303 | 271 |
NC OBC Female | 281 | 249 |
EWS Male | 318 | 300 |
EWS Female | 296 | 279 |
Category | Total Score Cutoff | Offer Count |
General | 342 | 42 |
EWS | 323 | 10 |
NC OBC | 303 | 28 |
SC | 258 | 16 |
ST | 205 | 8 |
PwD | 199 | 5 |
"Students are encouraged to analyze the cut off trends for a comprehensive understanding of historical cut-off patterns.
The Government of India has implied a fixed percentage for seat reservations of different categories. Check the table below.
As per the notification, the following categories will fall under the PwD category:
The data of seats is collected as per last year's records
IIM Institutes | Number of Seats (Expected) |
IIM Indore | 150 |
IIM Rohtak | 165 |
IIM Ranchi | 60 |
IIM Jammu | 140 |
IIM Bodh Gaya | 120 |
The IIMs ensure that the students admitted to the IPM course follow a specific learning pattern. So to execute this, there is a set of goals that every student must follow and learn.
Goal For First Three Years
During the first three years of the IPM program, the students will be enabled to:
Goal For The Last Two Years
The last two years for every IPM student are crucial as they are mixed with the batch of PGP program students. So the learning goal for the previous two years comprises of the following:
In summary, the IPMAT 2025 offers a structured pathway into management education right after high school through the Integrated Program in Management at various IIMs. This article provides an extensive guide on eligibility, selection process, and IPMAT full details, equipping aspirants to prepare effectively.
With high placement rates and recognition, the IPM program is an excellent opportunity for young leaders to begin their management careers. Aspiring students should focus on meeting the specific criteria of each IIM and prepare diligently to maximize their chances of success in this competitive exam.
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