IPMAT 2022 Exam Analysis

IPMAT Indore Exam Analysis 2022

As per the IPMAT paper analysis, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate, and it was similar to the previous year.

The following are some of the key highlights of the IPMAT Indore Exam 2022.

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• This year, the pattern was completely different compared to last year, meaning there were 90 questions in the exam.
• There were 45 questions in the verbal ability section which needed to be answered in 45 minutes.
• The verbal ability section was relatively easy compared to the other two sections.
• Compared to the previous year, the Quantitative Ability (SA) section was tough this year.

Sections	No. of Questions	IPMAT Indore Exam Analysis
Quantitative Ability (SA)	15	Moderate
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	30	Moderate-Difficult
Verbal Ability (VA)	45	Easy-Moderate
Total	90	Moderate-Difficult

Continue reading for section-wise IPMAT Indore Exam Analysis 2022. 

IPMAT IIM Indore Exam Analysis 2022 for Quantitative Ability (SA)

Here is the Short answer analysis as per the IPMAT exam analysis pdf: 

• There were a total of 15 questions that must be attempted in 40 minutes.
• Most of the questions are manageable and doable.
• There was 1 question each based on determinants, functions, profit & loss, trigonometry, binomial, set theory, and average.
• There were 2 questions each from arithmetic progression and geometry progression.

IPMAT Indore Analysis for Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

The overall difficulty level of this section was moderate-tough.

• The quantitative ability (MCQ) section was relatively tough for students from a commerce background, as most of the questions were unconventional.
• Students from PCM and PCB backgrounds felt the questions were at a moderate level of difficulty.
• There was 1 question each from heights & distance, time, speed & distance, probability, functions, and average.
• There were 2-3 questions each from set theory, number systems, functions, arithmetic progression, and geometry progression
• There were questions on algebra and set theory, and most were a little complex.
• There was 1 question on DI followed by 5 questions.
• Also, there were 3-4 questions on permutations and combination topics.

IPMAT Indore 2022 Exam Analysis 2022 for Verbal Ability (VA)

A total of 45 questions had to be attempted in 40 minutes.

• Most of the students said that 5-6 questions followed 2 RC passages.
• The passages were lengthy, but they were doable.
• There were 708 questions on fill-the-blanks, which were a little difficult.
• There were 2-3 questions on idioms and phrases that were easy to answer.
• Grammar questions were doable and easy.
• There were  4-5 questions each on para jumbles, para completion, and spotting the error, and they were easy to moderate difficulty levels.

IPMAT Exam Analysis 2022 for IIM Rohtak

IPMAT Rohtak paper has been executed since 2019; this is the 4th time the examination has been conducted. 

The candidates found the IIM Rohtak examination slightly easier than last year. Most of the questions asked in today’s exam were doable for all three subjects. The overall difficulty level of IPMAT 2022 of IIM Rohtak is easy to moderate. However, this year, the difficulty level of questions asked in English was high. 

Highlights of IPMAT Rohtak 2022

• No data interpretation sets
• Questions from set-based LR were not together but scattered. Reading comprehension set questions were together. 
• No on-screen calculator was provided
• No sectional timings were imposed
• The English section was high on vocabulary.
• Rough sheets were provided for requesting more. 

IPMAT Rohtak Exam Analysis 2022 

The below table has the number of good attempts for each section: 

Sections	No. of Questions	No. of Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Ability	40	35-36	Easy
Logical Reasoning	40	34-36	Easy, Doable, but Time-consuming
Verbal Ability	40	28-29	Moderate and tricky
Total	120	90-95	Easy to Moderate

IPMAT Exam Analysis 2022 for Quantitative Ability

This section was the easiest section of the IPMAT IIM Rohtak. 

The questions asked were easy and not calculative. Candidates could easily attempt 34 to 36 questions from the Maths section. 

Topics and number of questions asked in Quantitative Ability are as follows: 

Topic	No. of Questions
Percentage	3
SI and CI	3
Profit and loss	3
Ratio and proportion	2
Work and Time	1 or 2
Speed and Distance	3 - 4
Probability	5 - 6
Mensuration	3 - 4
Simplification	1
Algebra	2
Numbers	4

IPMAT Exam Analysis 2022 for Logical Reasoning

The questions in the Logical Reasoning were very easy. Out of all the questions, one set was tricky and lengthy. Apart from this number of questions were asked about Data Sufficiency, Directions, etc., this year. 

Topics and number of questions asked in Logical Reasoning are as follows: 

Topic	No. of Questions
Syllogism	3
Series	4-5
Cubes and Dice	3-4
Analogy	1-2
Classification	1-2
Circular Arrangement	2
Clock	1
Calendar	1
Classification Arrangement	3
Blood Relation	2-3
Coding and Decoding	2-3
Statement and Assumptions	1
Statement and conclusion	2
Inequalities	1
Venn Diagram	1
Missing Numbers	1
Water Image	1
Other Topics	2-3
Mathematical operations	2

IPMAT Exam Analysis 2022 for Verbal Ability

The English section was tough this time; the paper was vocabulary rich, and the words asked were difficult to decipher. Check out the topics-wise question breakup below.

Topic	No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension	3 sets with 3 questions
Para jumbles	3
Grammar	3 - 5
Vocabulary	7 -10
Idioms and Phrases	5

IPMAT Exam Analysis for IIM Jammu (JIPMAT Analysis)

Based on the students' review, the overall difficulty level of the JIPMAT Exam was easy compared to IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak.

• There were no short answer questions in the exam.
• Based on the difficulty level and type of questions asked, the expected cut-off will be more than 300 marks.

IPMAT Exam Analysis 2021 Key Highlights

• By going through the analysis, you will understand the difficulty level of the exam.
• The total number of questions for IIM Indore is 60, while for IIM Rohtak, it is 120 questions.
• The exam was conducted in 34 cities at multiple centres. 

IIM Rohtak IPM Analysis 2021

IIM Rohtak Exam was easier compared to IIM Indore!

Our subject matter experts from SuperGrads have explained the detailed analysis for IIM IPM 2021 Rohtak. 

• The overall difficulty level of IPMAT 2021 of IIM Rohtak was easy to moderate. 
• IIM Rohtak was easy compared to IIM Indore.
• Based on the difficulty level and type of questions asked, the expected cut-off marks for IPMAT can be more than 150. 

Sections	No. of Questions	No. of Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Ability	40	27-30	Easy to Moderate
Logical Reasoning	40	27-31	Easy
Verbal Ability	40	29-32	Moderate
Total	120	75-78	Moderate

Questions Asked in Quantitative Ability

Topic	No. of Questions
Average	2
Mixture & Allegation	4-5
Time & Work	2
Mensuration	4
Ratio & Proportion	1
Problem-based on Age	2
Number Series	2
Percentage	2-3
Miscellaneous	14-15

Questions Asked in Logical Reasoning

Topic	Number of questions
Seating Arrangement	3-4
Direction Sense	2-3
Statement & Conclusion	4
Coding & Decoding	3
Statement & Assumption	3-4
Blood Relation	2
Syllogism	9
Analogy	2
Miscellaneous	7

Questions Asked in Verbal Ability

Topic	Number of questions
Reading-Comprehension (1 Passage)	12
Para jumbles	3-4
One word substitution	3-4
Spelling Error	2
Synonyms & Antonyms	4-5
Grammar	5-6
Vocabulary	4-5
Miscellaneous	2

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IIM Indore IPM Analysis 2021

Our subject experts from SuperGrads have explained the detailed analysis of IPMAT Indore 2021

• Overall the examination was from moderate to difficult. 
• The short answer-type questions were difficult compared to MCQ. 
• A surprising element in IPMAT 2021 is that the question paper included an LR set instead of DI. Some missing elements had to be filled in using logical thinking and answering the given questions. 
• Based on the difficulty level and type of questions, the expected cut-off marks for IPMAT can be more than 150. 

Sections	No. of Questions	No. of Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Ability (SA)	10	6-7	Moderate to Difficult
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	20	14-16	Moderate
Verbal Ability (MCQ)	30	24-26	Easy to Moderate
Total	60	42-45	Moderate

Questions Asked in Quantitative Ability SA

• In an AP, s5= s9, where s is the sum of terms. Find a3:a5. Ans: 9:5
• In a triangle, the angles A, B, and C are in an AP. If sin (2A+B) =1/2. Find Sin (B+2C).  Ans: -1/2
• Find the sum up to 10 terms of 1.3+5.7+7.9+...   
• A train leaves a point at 12 pm. 2 hours later, another train leaves and crosses the first train at 8 pm. The sum of speeds was 140 kmph. What time will the second train cross the first if it leaves 5 hours later from starting point? Ans: 8 am the next day.

Topic	No. of Questions
Average	1
Sequence & Series (AP)	1
Basic Algebra	1
Divisibility and Remainder	1
Quadrilateral (Geometry)	1
Time, Distance and Speed	1
Rectangle (Geometry)	1
Percentage	1
Relational and Functions	2

Questions Asked in Quantitative Aptitude MCQ

Topic	Number of questions
Time and Speed	2
Geometry	2
Percentage	1
Logarithm	2
Data Interpretation	3
Arithmetic Progression	2
Time and Work	3
Permutation and Combination	1
Relations and Functions	2
Trigonometry	2
Total	20

Questions Asked in Verbal Ability

Topic	Number of questions
Reading-Comprehension (1 Passage)	5-6
Fill in the Blanks	4
Para Jumbles	3
Sentence Correction	4
Synonyms	1
Idioms and Phrases	2-3
Sentence Completion	2-3
Vocabulary	3
Sentence Rearrangement	3

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IPMAT 2020 Exam Analysis

• The number of questions was reduced by 50%, but the time was reduced only by 25%. This made the exam less lengthy and answer questions easily.
• The paper was not very difficult for non-math background students
• All the questions were doable. The overall good score will be more than 60%. 

Sectional composition	No. of Questions	Time	No. of Good Attempts
Quantitative Ability (SA)	10	30 Minutes	6-7
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	20	30 Minutes	13-14
Verbal Ability	30	30 Minutes	23-25
Total	60	60 Minutes	42-46

Questions Asked in Quantitative Ability SA

Topic	No. of Questions
Logarithm	1
Determinant	1
Functions	2
Permutation & Combination	1
Probability	1
Geometry (Circles)	1
Time, Speed, and Distance	1
Arithmetic	2

Questions Asked in Quantitative Aptitude MCQ

Topic	Number of questions
Data Interpretation (1 Set)	5
Progression	1
Logarithm	2
Probability	3
Determinant	1
Set-Based	2
Matrices	1
Functions	1
Trigonometry	1
Geometry	1
Number System	1

Questions Asked in Verbal Ability

• Incorrect sentences
• Reading Comprehension - the passage was about the exploration
• 3 para jumbles - one sentence was about Hindi cinema
• 6 Idioms and Phrases
• 3 Fill in the Blanks

Topic	Number of questions
Reading-Comprehension (1 Passage)	6
Fill in the Blanks	5
Para Jumbles (TITA)	3
Sentence Correction	5
Word Usage	3
Idioms and Phrases	5

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IPMAT 2019 Analysis

Here is the detailed IIM IPM Analysis for 2019. Go through the previous year's analysis to know the difficulty level of the exam and the type of questions asked. The below table explains the number of questions asked in each section and the number of good attempts. 

Sectional composition	No. of questions	Marks	No. of Good Attempts
Quantitative Ability (SA)	20	40	36-40
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	40	40	60-68
Verbal Ability	40	40	112-120
Total	100	120	208-228

Section 1: Quantitative Ability SA IPMAT Rohtak Exam Analysis

• This section includes 20 Short Answers, and there is no negative marking for any wrong answers.
• Per the student's feedback, the exam was difficult and time-consuming.
• Many questions in the test paper were based on Logs, Arithmetic Progressions, Geometry, P&C, and Probability and were a mix of concepts.

Topics in the section	No. of  Questions
Sequences & Series (AP, GP)	4
Algebra	4
Logarithms	4
Averages	4
Percentages	2
Probability & Venn Diagram	2
Total SA Questions	20

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Section 2: Quantitative Ability MCQ

• This section includes 40 MCQs with negative markings for each wrong answer.
• All questions were doable.
• Compared to the previous year, the difficulty level was slightly higher.

Question Topics	No. of Questions
Number System	4
Arithmetic	8
Algebra	6
Geometry & Mensuration	5
Permutation Combination and Probability	5
Set Theory	4
Data Interpretation	5 in one set
Matrices and Determinants	3
Total Questions	40

Section 3: Verbal Ability IPM Analysis

• This section included 40 MCQs.
• The difficulty level was moderate, and all questions were doable.

Topic	Number of questions
Reading Comprehension	12
Fill in the Blanks	10
Sentence Completion	5
Para Jumbles	4
Sentence correction	5
Para Completion	4
Total	40

IPMAT 2018 Exam Analysis

Here is the IPMAT Analysis for 2018. Check out the number of questions asked and the number of good attempts.

Sections	No. of Questions	Good Attempts
Quantitative Ability (SA)	20	9-11
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	40	19-20
Verbal Ability	40	30-32

Section 1: Quantitative Ability (Short Answers)

• This section was of moderate difficulty level.
• The questions were asked from the topics like Logarithms, Sequence & Series, P&C, Probability, Arithmetic, Venn Diagrams, etc.

Section 2: Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

• The Quantitative Ability (MCQ) section was the most difficult compared to other sections. 
• A significant number of questions were present from Numbers, Algebra, Pure Maths, and a few from Arithmetic as well. 
• Have a look at the topic-wise number of questions asked.

Topic	Number of Questions
Numbers	3
Arithmetic	3
Pure Maths (P&C, Probability, Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, etc.)	27
Mensuration	2
Data Interpretation	5
Total	40

Section 3: Verbal Ability (MCQ)

• This was the easiest section, and all questions were doable.
• The below table explains the number of questions from each topic.

Area	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	12
Sentence Completion (Single blank & Multiple Blanks)	5+5
Sentence Correction	4
Para Jumbles	4
Correct usage of words/phrases	5
Para Completion	5
Total	40

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IPMAT 2017 Exam Analysis

Here is the IPMAT Analysis for 2017. Check out the number of questions asked and the number of good attempts.

Sections	No. of Questions	Good Score
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	60	112
Verbal Ability	40	142
Total	90	200

Section 1: Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

• The Quantitative Ability (MCQ) section was the most difficult compared to other sections. 
• A significant number of questions were present from Numbers, Algebra, Pure Maths, and a few from Arithmetic as well. 
• Have a look at the topic-wise number of questions asked.

Topic	Number of questions
Data Interpretation (2 case lets)	10
Probability/P&C	9
Geometry	8
Sequences & Series	4
Logarithms	3
Set Theory	3
Mensuration	3
Time & Work	2
Complex Numbers	2
Functions	2
Time, speed, distance	2
Determinants	1
Trigonometry	1
Total	50

QA Type-In-Answer Type

Topic	Number of questions
Functions, Probability	5
P&C, polynomials, mensuration, set theory	5
Total	10

Section 2: Verbal Ability (MCQ)

• This was the easiest section, and all questions were doable.
• The below table explains the number of questions from each topic.

Topic	Number of questions
Reading Comprehension ( 2 passages, 250 words each) Fact-based Q – 4, Opinion based Q-4, Vocabulary & understanding based Q- 4	12
Use of correct phrases in sentences	5
Use of correct words in sentences	5
Fill-in-the-blanks (Passage based)	5
Usage of words in sentences	5
Para jumbles	3
Paragraph inference	2
Paragraph completion	2
Grammatical error	1
Total	40

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