IPMAT 2022

IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Exam Result Released: Shortlist Out for 150 IPM Seats; IIFT Kakinada, IIM Ranchi, Nirma University to Accept Score   

Latest Update: IIM  Indore has released the IPMAT 2022 Result with shortlist. PI Round Begins soon.

IIM Indore has declared the IPMAT 2022 result with shortlist of candidates for admission to IPM 2022-27 batch on July 18, 2022. You can check your shortlist status by login at IIM Indore IPMAT Admission website with your IPMAT 2022 Application form number and e-mail ID or Date of Birth

IIM Indore Shortlist 2022: Weightage parameters
Based on the following weightages awarded to each section in IPMAT 2022 exam, the shortlist has been announced for Personal Interview round.

There are 150 seats in IIM Indore 5 Year IPM programme and more than 1500 candidates have been shortlisted for final selection process based on various parameters including IPMAT exam score and academic excellence.After the conduct of IPM AT on 2nd July 2022, the Objection Management Exercise was opened during 7th to 8th July 2022. IIM Indore received around 296 objections across 3 sections. The Panels of subject experts for IPM AT 2022 reviewed all the objections which were received during this window. As per the final decisions of the experts, following changes in IPMAT answers are made:

The QA (SA) Question for Which Objection AcceptedThe revision of one QA question with the Question ID 967010123 is as follows:
 

The QA working group considered the responses and agreed that the correct option is “None of these”. 4 marks will be awarded only to those candidates who have chosen the correct option i.e. “None of these”.

Source: IIM Indore IPMAT Important Announcement dt July 14, 2022

IIM Indore had released the IPMAT 2022 provisional answer key with a limited time objection window from 10:00 am on Thursday, July 7, 2022, to 5:00 pm on Friday, July 8, 2022. The test takers who were not satisfied with the IPMAT official answer key, could raise objection(s) for IPM AT 2022 answers.

IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 exam was conducted on July 2, 2022 as a computer based test of 2 hour duration. Test takers have reported IPMAT 2022 a little more difficult than last year. Good score in IPMAT exam will lead to admission in 5 year Integrated Programme in Management leading to award of IIM Indore BBA+MBA degree. Apart from IIM Indore, IIFT, IIM Ranchi, NIRMA University will also accept IPMAT 2022 score for IPM Admission 2022. MBAUniverse.com has published IPMAT 2022 exam analysis with expected cut offs. Check IPMAT 2022 Analysis and Cut offs

The IPM program offers opportunity to earn BBA degree plus MBA degree from IIM Indore for the young students who have passed class 12 or are appearing in class 12 in 2022. Sharing the admission process for IPM 2022-27 batch, IIM Indore has clarified, “The candidates will be selected on the basis of overall performance in Aptitude Test (AT) and Personal Interview (PI).”

This article below shares complete IIM Indore 5 year IPM program details, IPMAT entrance exam details like What is IPMAT, What is IPMAT exam pattern, IPMAT exam date 2022, IPMAT exam 2022 eligibility and other IPMAT 2022 Important Dates and information regarding registration, exam fee, IPM Program fee. So read this article till the end

Table of Contents

1. What is IPMAT?
2. IPMAT Notification 2022
3. IPMAT 2022 Important Dates 
4. What is 5 Year Integrated Programme in Management offered by IIMs?
5. Top IIMs & B-Schools accepting IPMAT exam score
6. IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Exam: Highlights
7. IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
8. IPMAT 2022 Seat Intake and Reservation Policy
9. How to Apply for IPMAT IIM Indore Program 2022?
10. IPMAT Application Form 2022
11. Five Year IPM Programme Fee 
12. IPM Placements Trends at IIM Indore
13. IPMAT 2022 Exam Pattern
14. IPMAT 2022 Syllabus
15. IPMAT 2022 Preparation Books
16. IIM IPM Entrance Exam Preparation: How to Prepare for IPMAT With or Without Coaching?
17. IPMAT Exam Day Guidelines
18. IPMAT 2022 Admit Card
19. IPMAT 2022 Exam Analysis
20. IPMAT Result 2022
21. IPMAT 2022 Cut Off
22. IPMAT 2022 Admission Process
23. Five Year IPM: Offers Dual Degree
24. IIM Indore IPMAT Vs IIM Rohtak IPMAT: Comparison
25. IPMAT FAQs

1. What is IPMAT?
IPMAT is the entrance exam for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated Programme in Management leading to award of BBA+MBA degree. IPMAT 2022 score will also be accepted by IIM Ranchi, IIFT Kakinada, Nirma University among others for Admission 2022 to their 5 year IPM programmes. Admission to IPM program is available after class 12.  The IPMAT 2022 exam will be a computer based test. IPMAT 2022 Exam Centres are in 34 cities which have multiple test venues. IIM Indore launched the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), the first of its kind in India, in 2011, later on many IIMs and other institutes started offering 5 Year Integrated programs in Management.  

2. IPMAT Notification 2022
This year IIM Indore released the IPMAT exam notification 2022 a little late as compared to previous years. The IPMAT Notification 2022 was released on March 23, at IIM Indore IPM Admission 2022 website www.iimidr.ac.in with IPOMAT exam schedule and other important details.

3. IPMAT 2022 Important Dates 
IPMAT 2022 important dates and schedule are:

4. What is 5 Year Integrated Programme in Management offered by IIMs?
Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered by IIMs, is a Dual Degree Programme for Young Students. IPM is a combination of 3 years undergraduate degree + 2 years MBA degree programme. The programme is meant for young students who have passed class 12 and have managerial and leadership aspirations. IPM carries the IIM Indore brand ensuring good career growth in management career. After 3 years of study schedule, the IPM students become the part of IIM Indore MBA/PGP batch leading to high placements.

5. IPMAT 2022: Top IIMs & B-schools Accepting IPMAT Score
Score of IPMAT Exam 2022, are accepted not only by IIM Indore but also by some of the top B-schools in India as below:

• IIM Indore: IPMAT is mandatory exam for IPM Admission
• IIM Ranchi: IPMAT is mandatory entrance exam for admission to 5 year Integrated Program in Management (BBA+MBA) 2022-27 batch
• IIFT Kakinada: IIFT has launched 5 year IPM at its new Kakinada campus and will accept IPMAT score for IPM admission 2022 Read More
• Institute of Management- Nirma University, Ahmedabad: The candidates for IPM 2022-27 Batch will be selected on the basis of overall performance in IPMAT 2022 Exam, Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI). 
• TAPMI Bangalore Campus: Accepts IPMAT score for BBA (Hons) Admission
• NALSAR University of Law: Accepts IPMAT score for 5 year IPM Admission, Hyderabad

6. IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Exam: Highlights
An IPMAT 2022 Overview with exam details as given below include the various salient features of the exam:

7. IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
IIM Indore IPM programme is aimed at students who have passed Class XII/Higher Secondary or equivalent from schools across India or are appearing in it this year. They should not be above 20 years of age.  IPMAT eligibility criteria 2022 require you to have passed class 12. Besides, if you had passed class 10 in 2019 or before you must have secured minimum 60% marks in it but if you passed it in 2020, there is no minimum percentage of marks. Similarly, there is no minimum percentage of marks for passing class 12 and you must have either passed class 12 or should be appearing in class 12 in 2022. Read more

8. IPMAT 2022 Seat Intake and Reservation Policy

• IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 seat intake for the IPM 2022-27 batch has increased to 150 students. 
• As per the IPMAT 2022 Reservation Policy in accordance with Government of India requirement 27% of the seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “Non-Creamy” layer (NC-OBC); 15% for Scheduled Caste (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) and 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
• The candidates belonging to categories for which IPMAT seats are reserved need to note and read carefully the eligibility requirements before applying.
• It should be noted that while it is the endeavor of IIM Indore that the candidates belonging to NC-OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD categories join the programme in proportions mandated by the law, they have to meet the eligibility criteria and a certain minimum level of performance to be considered for the IPM admission process
• As per the IPMAT 2022 Reservation Policy, the candidates belonging to NC‐OBC, SC, ST and PwD categories need to produce valid Caste/Category certificate(s) in support of their reservation category
• The candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) need to produce a valid document ascertaining the eligibility of the candidate to apply under EWS category.
• No change in the category will be entertained once the application is submitted.

9. How to Apply for IPMAT IIM Indore Program 2022?
Candidates have to submit their application online for IPMAT IIM Indore Program during the IPMAT 2022 registration window which remains open for more than a month. The payment of IPMAT registration and application fee should also be done online. The IPMAT 2022 application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The application is available at IIM Indore IPM admission website.  

10. IPMAT Application Form 2022

• IPMAT Application form 2022 is available on official website of IIM Indore
• IPMAT Application form 2022 fee is Rs. 4,130/- (Rupees Four thousand one hundred thirty only) inclusive of GST for General, EWS and NC-OBC category candidates
• For  SC, ST and PwD category  candidates the IPMAT exam 2022 application form fee is Rs.2,065/- (Rupees Two thousand sixty five only) inclusive of GST
• IPMAT Application form 2022 fee is to be paid online and is non-refundable/non-transferable
• Recommended browsers to fill the IPMAT exam 2022 application form are: Internet Explorer (version 10 and above), OR  Mozilla Firefox (version 52 and above), OR  Google Chrome (version 58 and above)
• Use Mouse to move between fields for entry of data instead of using Tab Key while filling in the IPMAT application form 2022
• Fields marked with * are mandatory
• Candidate has to fill in the personal details first to receive the User Id and Password
• User Id will be received in the registered email address and Password as SMS on the registered mobile number
• For subsequent login to fill the IPMAT exam 2022 application form, candidate should use the User Id and Password to complete the application
• It is important to provide correct Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email Address as these details cannot be changed once the IPMAT registration form 2022 is complete.

Read in Detail about IPMAT application form 2022 submission process & Guidelines

11. Five Year IPM Programme Fee 
The IPM course fee for resident Indians for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs.13,87,133. Course fee for the fourth and fifth years would be as per prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fees. The fee for PGP 2022-24 at IIM Indore is Rs 21,06,800. The course fee includes accommodation/lodging, access to lectures, computer facilities and library. Check Top BBA Colleges in India 

12. IPM Placements Trends at IIM Indore
IPM Placement trends at IIM Indore reflect a consistent rise in salary packages. IIM Indore conducts IPM Placements along with the MBA placements. IIM Indore has successfully completed final placement 2022 for its 572 participating students from the 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) 2017-22 program and 2 Year flagship Post Graduate Program (PGP) 2020-22 batch. Despite all the pandemic situation and economic slowdown, IIM Indore has registered a 6% rise in average salary which has gone up at Rs.25.01 lakhs per annum in placement 2022 from Rs. 23.6 lakhs per annum last year. Highest Salary stood at Rs.49 LPA in Placement 2022 as against Rs. 41.5 LPA last year.  

12.1 IIM Indore Placement 2022: Key Highlights

• Achieves again 100% Placement for the large batch of 572 students
• IIM Indore conducted Placement 2022 both for 2 Years PGP and 5 years IPM batch
• Average Salary goes up by 6% at Rs.25.01 LPA in placement 2022 from Rs.23.60 LPA last year
• Median Salary in Placement 2022 has gone up by 6.6% reaching at Rs.24.09 LPA
• Highest Salary has gone up at Rs.49 LPA in placement 2022 from Rs. 41.50 LPA last year
• 180 Marquee Recruiters including 30 first time recruiters participated in Placement 2022
• Consulting, Finance, Sales & Marketing recruit 69% of the batch
• Top Recruiters include Accenture, Avalon, Bain & Company, BCG, Deloitte, E&Y, Infosys, KPMG, McKinsey, PWC, Aditya Birla, Bajaj Auto, BMW, Cisco, L'Oreal, Marico, Samsung, Tata Steel, Titan, Whirlpool, Xiaomi

12.2 IPM Placements Trends at IIM Indore: Analysis of Last 5 Years
IIM Indore has surpassed the previous year’s performance, witnessing an higher average and median salary with 100% Placements. More than 180 recruiters showed interest in hiring for several roles across multiple sectors for both the Post Graduate Programme as well as the 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management. Consulting, Finance, Sales & Marketing remained the most preferred domains.

5 Years IPM & PGP Placement Trends                                           

12.3 Top Recruiters
With its excellent pool of talent available with high business acumen, IIM Indore has been one of the preferred hiring destinations for top recruiters in the country.

More than 180 recruiters participated in the IIM Indore Placements 2022. Some of the top recruiters include  Accenture, Avalon, Bain & Company, BCG, Deloitte, E&Y, Infosys, KPMG, McKinsey, PWC, Aditya Birla, Bajaj Auto, BMW, Cisco, L'Oreal, Marico, Samsung, Tata Steel, Titan, Whirlpool, Xiaomi, Avendus, Barclays, Credit Suisse, CRISIL, D.E. Shaw, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Indus Valley Partners,  JP Morgan Chase & Company, Marsh, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Piramal Group, Yes Bank,  Amazon, Capgemini, Cipla, Cognizant, EXL, General Electric, Google, HUL, IBM, Walmart, Wipro,  Axis Bank, Indus Towers, Jindal Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T, Mahindra, Max Life Insurance, Reliance Industries Limited, Tech Mahindra among others

13. IPMAT 2022 Exam Pattern
IIM Indore has revised the IPMAT 2022 exam pattern. The exam will have fewer number of questions and less time duration. The IPMAT exam pattern and syllabus is changed from last year.

13.1 IPMAT 2022 Exam Pattern
Details of IPM AT 2022 exam pattern are given below:

Read More about the IPMAT exam and scoring pattern

14. IPMAT 2022 Syllabus
IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Exam syllabus is divided into two sections.

• Section-1: Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning - 45 questions
• Section-2: Verbal Ability& Reading Comprehension - 45 Questions
• The first section on Quantitative Aptitude is split into two sections – MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions 

There are more questions on Arithmetic in the IPMAT exam. A few questions in IPMAT exam are also based on Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Equations, Logarithm, Geometry, Matrices and Determinants, Basics of Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency among others.

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension syllabus topics in IPMAT 2022 exam include Reading Comprehension, Para-jumble, Grammar, Vocabulary among others. To prepare well for IPMAT 2022, you need to prepare as per the IPMAT 2022 syllabus. Read More

15. IPMAT 2022 Preparation Books
Best Books for IPMAT 2022 Exam Preparation play a major role in helping you in IPMAT self preparation and score high in the IPMAT exam. A few of the best books for IPMAT 2022 exam preparation recommended by experts & toppers are:

15.1 IPMAT 2022 Preparation Books for Quantitative Aptitude section
Following books and study material are good IPMAT preparation tool for Quant for past many years:

• ‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma, published by MGH Education
• ‘The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams’- Dinesh Khattar, Published by Pearson
• Maths class 11 and 12^th Books – Published by NCERT

15.2 IPMAT 2022 Preparation Books for English section

• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay
• ‘Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha
•  ‘Word Power Made Easy’ – by Norman Lewis
• ‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
• The Pearson Guide to IIM Indore-IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) Entrance Examination – Published by Pearson

16. IIM IPM Entrance Exam Preparation: How to Prepare for IPMAT? Strategy & Tips
IIM IPM Entrance exam preparation requires a well-planned approach with time management. To help you score high in IPMAT 2022 exam, you can go for IIM IPM Entrance Exam Preparation Coaching or self preparation or a combination of both. Besides, MBAUniverse.com has devised a right approach with key points and tips from experts and toppers on how to prepare for IPMAT 2022. This will help you to perform well in the exam and get admission opportunity in the 5 year Integrated programme in Management at IIM Indore. Check IPMAT 2022 Preparation Plan

16.1 IIM IPM Entrance Exam Preparation Coaching
IIM IPM Entrance Exam Preparation Coaching is offered by top coaching institutes like IMS, CL, T.I.M.E. and others. These coaching institutes offer IPMAT preparation programmes, DU JAT preparation programmes, NPAT preparation programmes, JIPMAT preparation programmes of different time duration in Online, Offline and blended mode at affordable price. Following good options are available for IIM IPM entrance exam preparation with coaching  

16.1.1 IMS Coaching Institute: Preparation Programmes for IIM IPM Entrance, DUJAT, NPAT & Others 

16.2.1 T.I.M.E. Coaching Institute: Preparation Programmes for IIM IPM Entrance, CUET, NPAT & Others 
T.I.M.E.'s comprehensive course for IPM & other BBA exams has been developed covering all areas of the test, keeping in mind the scoring process in all these exams. The course offered for IPM & other BBA exams such as SET BBA (Symbiosis), NPAT (NMIMS), CUET, etc. at T.I.M.E. is a one-stop shop that takes care of your preparation for the written exam as well as the subsequent Personal Interview process.

T.I.M.E. IPM Preparation Courses

T.I.M.E. BBA Entrance Exam Preparation Programmes 

16.3 Career Launcher Coaching Institute: Preparation Programmes for IIM IPM Entrance, CUET, NPAT & Others 

CL: IPM & BBA Preparation Programmes & Test Series  

 CL: Classroom Preparation Programmes

CL: IPM Online Coaching & Blended Coaching

17. IPMAT Exam Day Guidelines
Following are the important IPMAT exam day guidelines

• Carry your Admit Card with recent photo affixed on it
• Carry one original photo ID
• Arrive at the test centre at the reporting time
• Do not wear digital watch, long shoes, coats, jackets etc.
• Do not carry any electronic gadgets like calculator, electronic watches, mobile etc.
• No stationery should be carried to the test centre

18. IPMAT 2022 Admit Card
IPMAT 2022 Admit Card download process is made available at the IIM Indore IPMAT exam website. IIM Indore releases the IPMAT Admit Card on the official IPMAT exam website. The last date for IPMAT Admit card 2022 download is July 2, 2022.The IPMAT Admit card 2022 download facility is available by login to IPMAT 2022 website with your IPMAT 2022 ID and Password. The IPMAT 2022 exam will be a computer based test. Check Step by Step Process How to Download IPMAT 2022 Admit Card

19. IPMAT 2022 Exam Analysis
IIM Indore IPM AT 2022 exam has got over on July 2, 2022. It was a computer based test for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated programme in Management 2022-27 batch. Apart from IIM Indore, the IPMAT 2022 exam score will be accepted for BBA/IPM admission 2022 by IIM Ranchi, Nirma University, TAPMI Bengaluru and many other BBA colleges.

IIM Indore kept the IPMAT 2022 exam difficulty level a bit higher than last year with reduced number of questions. As such overall cut off percentile for shortlisting may change. The exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi dual degree program of BBA+MBA; IIFT Kakinada BBA+MBA. Below is shared the IPMAT Analysis 2022 with expected cut offs

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2022: Important Changes
IPMAT 2022 exam was conducted as a Computer Based Test. It was conducted at multiple test centers in 34 cities in revised pattern. The candidates were required to go to the respective test centre for the exam. Following were the key changes in IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 

• Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
• Two sections Exam: Quantitative Ability (Divided into 2 sections); and Verbal Ability
• No. of Questions: 90
• Time Duration: 120 minutes
• Scoring Pattern: Each correct answer carried +4 marks. 
• Negative Marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer for MCQs; No Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions
• Maximum Marks: 360
• Pre-Specified Order to Answer Questions: Candidates must answer the sections in a pre-specified order and this order is same for all the candidates.
• QA (MCQ) Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes but missing
• QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes but missing this year
• VA Section Time Limit: 40 Minutes but missing
• Difficulty level: Higher than last year

To the surprise of the test takers, the sectional time limit was not implemented and candidates could attempt the questions from other sections also. Besides, the onscreen calculator was also missing. Read in detail IPMAT Exam Analysis

20. IPMAT Result 2022
IPMAT Result 2022 is expected on July 15, 2022. The IPMAT result 2022 will be released along with the IPMAT 2022 score card. Immediately after release of IPMAT result 2022, IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIFT Kakinada and other top management institutes accepting IPMAT 2022 score will release their shortlist based on IPMAT 2022 Cut off for final selection counseling round.

21. IPMAT 2022 Cut Off
After declaration of IPMAT 2022 result, the successful test takers will be shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) round based on IPMAT 2022 cut off by IIM Indore for admission to its IPM 2022-27 batch. IPMAT 2022 cut off will be decided by the admission committee. Key components in arriving at the IPMAT cut off 2022 are:

• Only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum mark in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment round
• Sufficient number of candidates will be shortlisted for PA from the eligible pool  for each category (General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD) using the merit list generated based on Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
• The minimum IPMAT 2022 cut off mark in each section will be decided by the Admissions Committee.
• The minimum IOPMAT 2022 cut off mark for shortlisting in each section will be based on the categories of applicants.
• Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are not shortlisted

21.1 IPMAT 2022: Sectional Weightages in Shortlisting
Each section in IPMAT 2022 exam carries following weightage in shortlisting process for Interview round.

22. IPMAT 2022 Admission Process: Step by Step Process
IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 admission process has 5 steps which are shared below. The students will undergo a rigorous IPMAT 2022 selection process to get admission into IIM Indore IPM

• Register and Apply for IPMAT 2022: The IPMAT 2022 application form is available at iimidr.ac.in/academic-programmes/five-year-integrated-programme-in-management-ipm
• Appear in Entrance Exam IPMAT: All the applicants have to appear in the IPMAT entrance examination. IPMAT tests the applicant’s aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English and Mathematics.
• Personal Interview: Those who clear the IPMAT 2022 exam cut offs will be shortlisted for IIM further rounds of IIM IPM Indore Counselling 2022 process. The shortlisted candidates on the basis of IPMAT 2022 need to appear for personal interviews. The personal interview judges the students’ level of confidence, communication skills, general awareness, persuasion skills and knowledge. Last year, due to Covid-19 pandemic IIM Indore conducted Video Assessment process instead of personal interviews. Shortlisted candidates were required to upload a self recorded video file.
• Final Admission: Best 150 candidates who have done well in IPMAT, have good academics, perform well in personal interview, are granted admission to this prestigious 5 year IPM course on the basis of Composite Score. Category wise merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS) as mentioned below

22.1Computation of Composite Score (CS) for Final Merit List

Read More on IPM Selection Process after IPMAT Exam

22.1 IPMAT 2022: Sectional Weightages in Shortlisting
Each section in IPMAT 2022 exam carries following weightage in shortlisting process for Interview round.

Read More on IPM Selection Process after IPMAT Exam

23. Five Year Integrated Programme in Management: Offers Dual Degree
Admissions to IIM Indore IPM is through IPM Aptitude Test popularly known as IPMAT. IIM Indore has notified "The Indian Institutes of Management Act 2017 came into force from January 31, 2018. Subject to approvals, participants enrolling in IPM 2018 onwards will be eligible for award of a dual degree on successful completion of programme requirements."

Accordingly, the students who are enrolled in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore's Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for 2022-27 Batch will be eligible for award of Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees under Dual Degree Programme upon successful completion of IPM.

23.1 Two Phases of IPM
IIM Indore IPM is broadly divided into two Phases:

1. First three years of the programme, and
2. Last two years. 

The first three years build a foundation, and the last two years focus on Business Management. In addition to Class work, IPM students are required to complete a social internship at the end of Year 3, and a business internship between Years 4 and 5. This experiential learning inculcates leadership qualities in them and hones their managerial skills further.

On successful completion of the five-year rigorous academic experience, the participants would be awarded ‘Integrated Diploma in Management’ by IIM Indore. Subject to approvals, this diploma can be converted to award of degree as announced by IIM Indore. A Study Centre and an Examination Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University have been opened at IIM Indore to facilitate the students to get a bachelor’s degree.

24. IIM Indore IPMAT Vs IIM Rohtak IPMAT: Comparison
IPMAT Exam FAQs among the Frequently Asked Questions which are important FAQs Regarding IPMAT Exam, are related to IIM Indore IPMAT Exam and IIM Indore IPM admission as compared to IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam and IIM Rohtak IPM Admission process. Below are shared the summary of important FAQs regarding IPMAT exam with answers 

25. IPMAT 2022 FAQs

IIM Indore IPMAT aspirants are raising various queries on IPMAT exam, preparation, IPMAT registration process, IPM selection process among others. Below are shared the common frequently asked questions on IPMAT and the answers from experts.

Q. What is full name of IPMAT Exam?

Ans.The full name of IPMAT is IIM Indore IPM Aptitude Test

Q. What is the IPMAT exam date?

Ans. IPMAT 2022 exam date as announced by IIM Indore is July 2, 2022.

Q. How can I apply for IPMAT 2022?

Ans. IPMAT 2022 Registration & Application form is online and is available at: iimidr.ac.in/academic-programmes/five-year-integrated-programme-in-management-ipm 

Q. Which IPMAT exam is easier - IIM Indore IPMAT or IIM Rohtak IPMAT?

Ans. Both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak IPMAT exams are of moderate difficulty level. The IPMAT exam syllabus is of class 12 Standard. It is 2 hour duration exam

Q. Which is more difficult CAT or IPMAT?

Ans: IIM Indore IPMAT is easier than CAT as the IPMAT eligibility is class 12 while the CAT eligibility is graduation.

Q. Which IIM offers better IPM Program – IIM Indore or IIM Rohtak?

Ans. Both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak the IIM brand. However, IIM Indore was the first IIM to start IPM way back in 2011 and its seven batches have passed out with consistently rising placement packages. On the other hand, IIM Rohtak started IPM in 2019 and its first batch will pass out 2024. While the academic program is as per IIM standard, the placement data will be available in 2024 for the first batch

Q. Will IIM Indore or IIM Rohtak conduct WAT in IPM final selection process?

Ans. No, IIM Indore will conduct only Personal Interview and No WAT is proposed for IPM Admission 2022. Final Merit list is based on Aptitude Score and Personal Interview. Similarly, IIM Rohtak will conduct Online Personal Interview but No WAT is proposed. The final merit list will be based on IPMAT score, Academics and Personal Interview

Q. What is the IPMAT cut off for shortlisting at IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?

Ans. Since IIM Indore IPMAT scoring pattern and maximum score is changed as compared to last year, the expected IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 cut offs for shortlisting are likely to go up between 210-220 marks out of 400 marks.  IIM Rohtak IPMAT cut off 2022 are likely to remain between 250 and 255 marks out of 480 marks

Q. Which other top management colleges accept IPMAT exam score for admission?

Ans. Apart from IIM Indore, IPMAT score is accepted for IPM admission by IIM Ranchi, IIFT Kakinanda, Nirma University, TAPMI Bengaluru, NALSAR University Hyderabad

Q. Can I prepare for IPMAT in 1 month or 2 months?

Ans. Yes, A good dedicated study schedule with or without coaching is needed to prepare for IIM Indore IPMAT. If you are serious enough, you can prepare for IPMAT in 1 to 3 months as per IPMAT syllabus. IIM Indore has also released previous IPMAT test papers to help you understand the exact exam pattern and difficulty level.

Q. Can I leave the IPM after 3 years? What degree I will get?

Ans. Yes, you exit after successfully completing 3 years of IPM program. In such cases, IIM Indore and all other institutes award bachelor’s degree like BBA or others duly recognized by UGC