IIM Indore - IPMAT 2020

Latest Update: IIM Indore IPMAT 2020 exam pattern is completely revised. IPM AT 2020 exam date is September 7, 2020. The exam will be conducted in the afternoon and will be a computer based and centre based test of 90 minutes duration now.

IPMAT 2020: 5 Key Changes in Exam & Selection Process

• Total questions reduced to 60 from 100 earlier
• Sectional Time limit reduced to 30 minutes for each section from 40 earlier
• Test duration reduced to 90 minutes from ealier 120 minutes
• Maximum Marks reduced to 240 from 400 earlier
• Selection process will be based on Video Assessment instead of personal interview

IIM Indore has clarified, “The IPM AT 2020 will have a time duration of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) and the total number of questions is reduced to 60.” Read below in detail about the key changes announced by IIM Indore in IPMAT 2020 a few days before the exam date.

IPMAT Exam 2020 is the mandatory entrance exam for 5 year Integrated Program in Management at IIM Indore.  The candidates for IPM 2020-25 Batch will be selected on the basis of overall performance in IPMAT 2020 Exam, Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI). 

This article below shares complete IPMAT exam details with key highlights, IPMAT exam pattern, IPMAT exam date 2020, IPMAT exam 2020 eligibility and other IPMAT 2020 Important Dates and information regarding registration, fee. So read this article till the end

IIM Indore IPM AT 2020 Exam: Highlights
IPMAT 2020 exam details as given below include the various salient features of the exam:

Launched by IIM Indore in 2011, the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is the first of its kind in India. It is meant for young students with managerial and leadership aspirations and carries the IIM 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.

IPMAT 2020 Important Dates  
IIM Indore has finally released the IPMAT 2020 exam date as September 7 after postponing it twice from July 25, 2020 and April 30, 2020. The revised IPMAT exam date 2020 and other IPMAT dates are:

IPMAT 2020: Revised Exam Pattern
IIM Indore has released the completely revised pattern for IPMAT 2020 a few days before the exam date which is September 7, 2020

Read More about the Revised IPMAT exam and scoring pattern

IPMAT 2020 Exam Syllabus
IIM Indore IPMAT 2020 Exam syllabus is divided into two sections.

• Section-1: Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning - 30 questions
• Section-2: Verbal Ability& Reading Comprehension - 30 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 2020 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 2020 exam include Reading Comprehension, Para-jumble, Grammar, Vocabulary among others. To prepare well for IPMAT 2020, you need to prepare as per the syllabus of IPMAT 2020 exam. Read More

Selection Process Changed for IPM 2020-25 Batch
Admission Selection Process through IPMAT 2020 Exam is changed by IIM Indore. The students need to undergo a rigorous selection process based on Video Assessment after the IPMAT 2020 result is declared to get admission in IPM 2020-25 batch.

• Application Submission for IPMAT 2020: The IPMAT 2020 application form is aimed at understanding the students’ proficiency in academics, as well as in co-curricular activities is filled up by the aspirant.
• 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.
• Video Assessment replaces Personal Interview: Those who clear the IPMAT 2020 exam cut offs will be shortlisted for  further rounds of selection process. The shortlisted candidates on the basis of IPMAT 2020 need to undergo the Video Assessment instead of appearing for personal interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload a self recorded video file within a stipulated time period. 
• Final Admission: Best 150 candidates who have done well in IPMAT, have good academics, perform well in Video Assessment, are granted admission to this prestigious 5 year IPM course.

Read here complete and revised IPM 2020-25 Selection Process

IPM AT 2020: Eligibility & Intake
IIM Indore IPM programme is aimed at students who have passed Class XII/Higher Secondary or equivalent from schools across India. Total Seats for IIM Indore IPM 2020-25 batch have increased to 150 from 120 last year. Read more

How to Apply for IPMAT 2020 Exam?
Candidates had to submit their application online during the period February 17, 2020 to April 20, 2020 and also pay the online non-refundable/non-transferable application fee. The application was available at IIM Indore IPM admission website.  Read in Detail about IPMAT application submission process & Guidelines

How to Prepare for IPMAT 2020 Exam: Strategy & Tips
IPMAT 2020 Preparation requires a well-planned approach with time management. To help you score high in IPMAT 2020 exam, MBAUniverse.com has devised a right approach with key points and tips from experts and toppers on how to prepare for IPMAT 2020. 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 2020 Preparation Plan

IPMAT 2020: Revised Sectional Weightages in Shortlisting
Each section in IPMAT 2020 exam now carries following weightage in shortlisting process for Video Assessment round:

Read More on IPM Selection Process after IPMAT Exam

IPM Program with 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 FiveYear Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for 2020-25 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.

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.

IPM: Programme Fee 
The course fee for resident Indians for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs.4,00,000 per annum. Course fee for the fourth and fifth years would be as per prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fees. The fee for PGP 2020-22 at IIM Indore is Rs 16,00,000. The course fee includes accommodation/lodging, access to lectures, computer facilities and library. Check Top BBA Colleges in India