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IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019, held on May 17, has remained a moderate difficulty level exam but with surprise element, reports CL. The IPM Aptitude Test 2019 cut offs may remain high for the 5 year IPM first batch. There will be no sectional cut off in IPM Aptitude Test 2019. The shortlist of students based on IPM Aptitude cut offs will be announced by IIM Rohtak by June 5, 2019.
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 was over at 11 AM on May 17, 2019. The exam has remained of moderate difficulty level. Many candidates coming fresh after class 12, found the test paper as more difficult with surprise element than what they expected. Career Launcher shares the IIM Rohtak 1st IPMAT 2019 exam analysis and cut offs.
It is expected that IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 cut offs may remain high considering the difficulty level of the exam.
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 was conducted in 28 cities in India at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam from 9AM to 11AM as computer based exam.
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 Analysis: Exam Trends
IPM Aptitude Test 2019: Exam Pattern
IPM Aptitude Test 2019 conducted by IIM Rohtak on May 17, 2019 had three test sections. Each Section in IPM AT 2019 had 40 questions
| Section | Number of Questions | Suggested time to solve each section (In Minutes) | Difficulty Level |
| Quantitative Ability | 40 | 50 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 35 | Moderate |
| Verbal Ability | 40 | 35 | Moderate |
| Total | 120 | 120 | -- |
IIM Rohtak IPMAT 2019 Analysis & Cut Offs by Career Launcher
The exam analysis and expected cut offs for IIM Rohtak's first entrance exam - IPM Aptitude Test 2019 for admission to 5 years Integrated Programme in Management shared by Mr. Amitendra Kumar, Product Head, Career Launcher is as below:
IPMAT by IIM Rohtak is a computer-based test designed to test the analytical and reasoning abilities of the candidates. The paper was of two hours duration with no sectional time limit. Initially, IIM had announced about a sectional time limit of 40 minutes for each of the three section, however, the sample paper released a few days ago clearly mentioned that there will be no sectional time limit.
The exam comprised 120 questions from three broad sections viz. Quantitative Ability; Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Students were surprised to see the level of questions as it was just contrary to their expectation. The paper was easy with no questions from Higher Maths as they had thought because of IPM factor.
Each correct attempt would fetch 4 marks and each incorrect attempt would attract a penalty of 1 mark.
Shortlisted candidates based on their application form and aptitude test results will be called for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Given below is a general overview of IPMAT 2019:
| Section | Number of Questions | Good Attempt | Difficulty |
| Quantitative Ability | 40 | 28-30 | Easy-Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 32-35 | Easy |
| Verbal Ability | 40 | 32-34 | Easy |
| Total | 120 | 92-99 |
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Quantitative Ability
This section had a total of 40 questions. Most students found the section to be easy-moderate difficulty level. Students felt happy to see the questions as there were no such questions which can’t be attempted. The strategy to solve this section was speed and time management.
Topic wise break of questions (based on feedback)
| Area | No. of Questions |
| Number System | 2-3 |
| Algebra | 2-3 |
| Time & Work | 2 |
| Time, Speed and Distance | 3-4 |
| Averages | 2-3 |
| Probability | 2-3 |
| Geometry | 2 |
| Ratio and Proportion | 4 |
| Set Based | 2-3 |
| Clocks | 3 |
| Profit, Loss and Discount | 2 |
Overall an easy section for majority, especially the ones’ who are good in calculations. An attempt of 28-30 was possible in this section.
Logical Reasoning:
One of the easiest sections in the paper, had 40 questions. Questions were from a range of topics and the section had a balanced approach.
Topic wise break of questions (based on feedback):
| Area | No. of Questions |
| Statement-Assumption | 3-4 |
| Syllogisms | 3-4 |
| Parajumbles | 5 |
| Age | 2 |
| Family Tree | 2-3 |
| Inequalities | 2-3 |
| Calendar | 1 |
| Directions | 2 |
| Blood Relations | 2 |
| True-False | 2-3 |
Overall, an easy section and an attempt of 32-34 questions can be considered a good one.
Verbal Ability:
This section was as per expectation; however, the reading comprehension part was a surprise for all. The passages were very small, and many students gave the feedback that they don’t think it will be logical to call them passages. This section was also like Logical reasoning in terms of difficulty level.
Topic wise break-up of questions (based on feedback):
| Area | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (2 passages_ | 6 |
| Sentence Completion | 5-6 |
| Spelling Correction | 5 |
| Word/Phrase Replacement | 4-5 |
| Active-Passive Voice | 3-4 |
| Fill in the blanks | 2 |
| Synonyms | 3-4 |
| Sentence Improvement | 2-3 |
| Parajumbles | 3 |
| Idioms | 3 |
An attempt of 32-34 questions were possible in this section.
Overall, the paper seems to be easy and the cut offs are likely to be on the higher side. One could have managed to attempt 100-105 questions easily with some time management and speed.
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IPM Aptitude Test 2019: Overall Exam Analysis
IPM Aptitude Test 2019: Sectional Analysis
The three sections in IPM Aptitude Test 2019 consisted of questions on following topics. The sectional analysis for the exam is shared below.
IPM AT 2019 Analysis: Quantitative Ability
Important Topics in the Exam
The questions in Quantitative Ability section of IPM AT 2019 were based on following topics:
| Quant Topic | Major Sub Topics |
| Arithmetic | Time-Speed-Distance |
| Percentage | |
| Interest | |
| Ratio | |
| Number system | |
| Cost, Profit, Loss, Discount, Log, HCF/LCM, Probability, | |
| Algebra | Equations, Basic concepts of Algebra |
| Geometry | Circle, Triangle, Rectangle, square |
| Data Interpretation | Questions were in Set |
IPM AT 2019 Analysis: Logical Reasoning
Important Topics
The questions in Logical Reasoning section of IPM Aptitude Test 2019 were based on following topics:
| Analogy | Family Relation |
| Statements – Conclusion, Assumption, True false | Images |
| Coding Decoding | Venn Diagram |
| Verbal Reasoning | Clocks & Calendars |
IPM AT 2019 Analysis: Verbal Ability
Important Topics in Verbal Ability
| Synonyms/Antonyms | Fill in the blanks with words & Parts of sentences |
| Jumbled paragraphs | Pairs of words |
| Idioms | Correction of grammatical errors in sentences |
| Fact-Inference | Homonyms |
| RC Passage | Vocabulary Usage |
| Sentence Improvement | Critical Reasoning |
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2019 Cut Offs
This is the first entrance test for admission to 5 year IPM programme which has been conducted by IIM Rohtak. IIM Rohtak will offer admission to 160 students for 5 year Integrated Programme in Management. The IPM Aptitude Test cut offs 2019 may not go very high. It is expected that the candidates who can score 240 out of 480 marks may clear the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude 2019 cut offs.
Key Points to Note About IPM Aptitude Test Cut Off 2019
IIM Rohtak has launched Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) with effect from academic session 2019-20 for the students who have completed their class XII. The programme will help the young students who aim to pursue their career in Business Management after class 12. The 5 year IPM programme commences in August 2019.
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