IIM Indore IPMAT 2023 Analysis
IIM Indore will conduct IPM AT 2023 exam in a single shift from 2 PM to 4 PM on June 16, 2023 as a computer based test for admission to its 5 year Integrated programme in Management 2023-28 batch. IPM AT keeps its difficulty level more or less similar and as such overall cut off for shortlisting may not change much. The exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore dual degree programme of BBA+MBA
The IPM AT 2023 exam analysis will be published by MBAUniverse.com immediately after the exam is over. IPM AT is the online computer based test of 2 hours duration.
The IPM - AT exam analysis 2023 will contain the following:
- IPM AT 2023 exam pattern with key changes
- Overall and sectional difficulty level in the exam as compared to previous exams
- Expected cut offs for shortlisting
- IPM AT analysis by top preparation centres like CL, T.I.M.E., IMS with expected cut offs
IIM Indore IPM AT Analysis for Previous Years:
IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Analysis: Easy Quant MCQs; Tough SA Section; VA Moderate; Total Questions reduced; Check Cut Offs
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
The IPMAT exam analysis 2022 covers the following:
- IPMAT 2022 exam pattern and key changes
- Comparative IPMAT Analysis 2022 with Overall and Sectional Difficulty level in the exam as compared to previous exams
- IPMAT IIM Indore 2022 Exam Analysis with Expected cut offs for shortlisting
- Top IIMs and other IPM Colleges accepting IPMAT score for Admission 2022
- IPMAT analysis by top preparation centres like IMS with expected IPMAT cut offs
1. 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
- SA Questions: This year Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions introduced. Earlier there was no negative marking
- 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.
1.1 IPMAT 2022: Revised Exam Pattern
IIM Indore IPMAT exam pattern 2022 is as under
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IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2022 (In minutes)
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Multiple choice (MCQs)
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30
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40
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Short Answer (SA)
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15
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40
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Verbal Ability (VA)
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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45
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40
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1.2 IIM Indore IPMAT 2022 Analysis: Marking Scheme & Question Topics
Below is shared the revised marking scheme and key topics on which questions are asked in IPMAT 2022 exam pattern:
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IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022
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Key Topics
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Total Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
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Marks for Right Answer
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Marks for each Wrong Answer
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Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)
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Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average
Data Interpretation (DI)
Logical Reasoning (LR)
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45 (30 MCQs + 15 SA questions
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80 Mins
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4
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-1 (For SA & MCQs)
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Verbal Ability
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Reading Comprehension;
Vocabulary; Logical Completion of Paragraph; Essay; More questions on Para Jumbles
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45 Qs
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40 Mins
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4
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-1
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Total
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90
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120 Mins
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360
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2. Sectional Difficulty Level:
- MCQs in Quant: Moderate Difficulty
- QA Short Answer Questions: Higher Difficulty
- VA Questions: Moderate Difficulty
2.1 Good Attempts
- SA Questions: Out of 15 questions, if 6-7 are correct, it can be considered good score
- QA MCQs: Out of 30 Questions, if 12+ are correct, you will clear the cut off with good score
- VA Questions: Out of 45 Questions, if 22-24 are correct, you will score well and will clear the cut offs
3. IPMAT 2022 Cut offs for IPM admission 2022
The eligible pool for shortlisting for Personal Assessment (PA) is created considering only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum marks in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test. Expected category wise IPMAT 2022 cut off, out off 360 marks is as below. Please note that it is the likely cut off based on quick analysis of the IPMAT exam difficulty level. Actual cut off may go up or down depending upon the parameters which are taken into account by IIM Indore for shortlisting and as shared below the table
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Category
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Expected Cut off
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General
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240-250
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EWS
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210-220
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NC-OBC
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185-200
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SC
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140-150
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ST
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140-150
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PwD
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170-190
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- The minimum cut off mark in each section is decided by the Admissions Committee.
- The minimum cut off mark in each section is based on the categories of applicants.
- Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are rejected
3.1 Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2022 Exam Pattern
IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2022. The revised score calculation process for IPM-AT 2022 Composite Score is:
- Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
- Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
- Score in Verbal Ability Section: 50 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
- Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above scores
- Based on above Composite Score, Candidates with highest Scores in each category will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment (PA). The PA round may consist of Video Based Assessment (VBA) or Personal Interview (PI) which will be decided by the Admissions Committee in due course
- The Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool
3.2 IPMAT Sectional Weightage 2022 for Final Selection
For final admission, IPMAT sectional weightage is:
- Weightage of IPMAT 2022 Aptitute Test Score (ATS) = 65%
- Weightage of Personal Assessment (PA) = 35%
- Composite Score (CS)- Sum of above= 100%
4. Top IIMs and other IPM Colleges accepting IPMAT score for Admission 2022
Top BBA/IPM Colleges accepting IPMAT 2022 Scores for admission 2022 include the following institutes. Apart from them, many more BBA colleges will accept IPMAT 2022 exam score
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College Accepting IPMAT
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Programme
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Fees (Rs. In Lakhs)
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 34.94 lakhs
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 32.23 Lakhs
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 30.25 Lakhs
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4 Year BBA (Hons)
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Rs. 15.00 Lakhs
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Institute of Management, Nirma University Ahmedabad
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs. 18.08 Lakhs
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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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5 Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Rs.10 Lakhs
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5. IPMAT analysis by IMS with expected IPMAT cut offs
IPMAT Indore 2022 was an online, center proctored exam, conducted on 2nd July 2022 from 10am -12 noon. More than 22,000 students had registered for the test and almost 20,000 students took the test. There were no reports of any major hiccups in conducting the test and overall it was a smooth experience for students.
Paper Pattern: Paper pattern for IPMAT Indore was a surprise element that students got to know only when they read the exam instructions during the exam. This year there were 15 Questions in QA (Short Answer Section), 30 Questions in QA (MCQ Section) and 45 Questions in VA Section. IIM Indore had only released the time limit for each section (viz 40mins per section) in the admission notice. Most people expected the number of questions to be the same as the 2019 pattern but there was a change in pattern.
Marking scheme remained the same: +4 for every correct answer, -1 for every incorrect answer (no negative marks in QA (Short answer) section). The test started with the Quant (Short Answers) section, followed by Quant (MCQ) and English sections. Students did not have the option to choose the order of sections. Every section had a time limit of 40 mins and students could move to the next section only after completion of 40 min of the previous section
Overall and Sectional Analysis:
QA (Short Answer) Section - This section was of easy to Moderate difficulty. Even with a basic preparation one could attempt 6-7 questions and students who had prepared seriously for IPMAT were able to attempt more than 10-11 questions.
Good Attempts - 9 or more
Good Score - 32+
Expected Sectional cutoff - 20-24
QA (MCQ) Section - This section was relatively difficult as compared to Short Answer section. The questions were lengthy and many serious aspirants were able to attempt around 14-15. There was one set of Data Interpretation based on Logical reasoning based matrix arrangement. The DI set was slightly tricky and most students chose to skip it or just attempted 1-2 easier questions from the set.
Good Attempts - 13 or more
Good Score - 40+
Expected Sectional cutoff - 26-32
VA Section: The verbal Ability section was Easy to Moderate difficulty section. Many students were able to attempt more than 30 questions. The parajumble questions did not have options and also had negative marking for incorrect answers, but many students were confident of getting at least 3 questions correct out of the 5 questions of this type. There were 2 reading comprehensions which had around 300 and 400 questions respectively.
Good Attempts - 30+
Good Score - 100+
Expected Cut-Off - 80-85
Overall, there was only a change in the number of questions but the level of difficulty did not deviate from the historic trends. There is no overall cut-off in the paper. A student who clears all sectional cut-offs will get an interview call. However, the written test has 65% weightage in the selection process and therefore, it becomes essential to score high in the exam. A score of 170+ in this paper will give the student a good chance in the final selection if they have a decently good interview round.
IIM Indore IPMAT Analysis for Previous Years
IPMAT Analysis for previous years is shared below
IPMAT Analysis 2021
IIM Indore conducted IPMAT 2021 exam in morning shift from 9.30AM to 11 AM on July 16, 2021. IPMAT was as a computer based test for admission to IIM Indore 5 year Integrated Programme in Management 2021-26 batch. The exam was postponed from earlier date of June 14 and from earlier afternoon shift of 2 hours duration of 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM. IPM AT kept its difficulty level more or less similar and as such overall cut off for shortlisting may not change much for IPM admission 2021. The exam offers admission opportunity in IIM Indore dual degree programme of BBA+MBA
The IPM - AT exam analysis 2021 as shared below contains the following:
- IPM AT 2021 exam pattern with key changes
- Overall and sectional difficulty level in the exam as compared to previous exams
- Expected cut offs for shortlisting
- IPM AT analysis by top preparation centres like CL, T.I.M.E., IMS with expected cut offs
IIM Indore has made many changes and has completely revised the IPMAT 2021 exam pattern and test structure again as compared to last year.
IPMAT 2021: Important Changes
IPMAT 2021 was a Computer Based Test. It was conducted at the test centres in revised pattern. The candidates were required to go to the respective test centres for the exam. Following were the key changes in IIM Indore in IPMAT 2021
Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
- Two sections Exam: Quantitative Ability (Divided into MCQ and SA questions); and Verbal Ability
- No. of Questions: 60
- Time Duration: 90 minutes
- Scoring Pattern: Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
- Negative Marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer for MCQs; No Negative marking for Short Answer (SA) questions
- Maximum Marks: 240
- 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: 30 Minutes
- QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes
- VA Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes
- IPMAT 2021 Difficulty Level: Moderate to Slightly Difficult
IPMAT 2021: Prevised Exam Pattern
IIM Indore IPMAT 2021 exam pattern has remained as under:
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Sections in IPMAT Exam 2021
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2021 (In minutes)
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Multiple choice (MCQs)
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20
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30
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Short Answer (SA)
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10
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30
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Verbal Ability (VA)
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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30
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30
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IIM Indore IPM AT 2021 Exam Analysis: Revised Marking Scheme & Key Question Topics
IPMAT 2021 marking scheme has been changed again with the number of questions in each section. Below is shared the revised marking scheme and key topics on which questions were asked in IPMAT 2021 exam:
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Section
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Key Topics
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Total Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
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Marks for Right Answer
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Marks for Wrong Answer
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Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)
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Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average
Data Interpretation (DI)
Logical Reasoning (LR)
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30 (20 MCQs + 10 SA questions
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60 Mins
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4
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-1 (only for 40 MCQs)
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Verbal Ability
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Reading Comprehension;
Vocabulary; Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph
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30 MCQs
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30 Mins
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4
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-1
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Total
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60
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90 Mins
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240
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IPMAT 2021 Sectional Analysis
IPM AT 2021 Analysis: Quantitative Ability: MCQ and SA Questions
Quantitative Ability (QA) questions in IPMAT exam pattern 2021 were divided into 2 parts – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer (SA) questions.
- For MCQs candidates were advised to attempt from easy to difficult questions and skip the most difficult questions to avoid negative marking
- Since there was no fear of negative marking in Short Answer Questions, candidates could attempt all the questions moving from easy to difficult questions.
- Difficulty level: Moderate with 3-4 questions on higher difficulty side
IPM AT 2021 Analysis: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty level: This section was of moderate difficulty level
- VA section consisted of questions based on RC Passages, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para jumbles
- Reading Comprehension: 3-4 passages with 5 questions each. The passages were asked from economy, culture and developmental issues.
- Vocabulary: Around 10-12 questions on Antonyms and Synonyms,
- Other types of Questions: Other types of questions in this section included Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph, Best Summary questions, Word Usage, Fill in the Blanks and Proper Usage of Words.
Calculation of Composite Score in IPMAT 2021
IIM Indore has revised the score computation formula for IPMAT 2021. The revised score calculation process for IPM-AT 2021 Composite Score is:
- Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
- Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section: 25 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
- Score in Verbal Ability Section: 50 x (Candidate's Score — Min. Score)/(Max. Score — Min. Score)
- Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above scores
- Based on above Composite Score, Candidates with highest Scores in each category will be shortlisted for Personal Assessment (PA). The PA round may consist of Video Based Assessment (VBA) or Personal Interview (PI) which will be decided by the Admissions Committee in due course
- The Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool
Cut offs in IPM AT 2021
The eligible pool for shortlisting for Personal Assessment (PA) is created considering only the candidates having positive raw scores and a minimum marks in each of the three sections of Aptitude Test.
- The minimum cut off mark in each section will be decided by the Admissions Committee.
- The minimum cut off mark in each section will be based on the categories of applicants.
- Individual regret letters will not be sent to applicants who are rejected
Weightage for Final Selection
For final admission, weightages are:
- Weightage of IPMAT 2021 Aptitute Test Score (ATS) = 65%
- Weightage of Personal Assessment (PA) = 35%
- Composite Score (CS)- Sum of above= 100%
IIM Indore IPMAT Analysis 2020
IPM AT 2020 exam was conducted in after-noon on September 7, 2020 as a computer based test of one and half hour session. Earlier the exam was postponed twice due to Covid-19 pandemic. This year IIM Indore introduced many changes in the IPMAT exam pattern, number of questions, sectional and overall time duration, difficulty level among others.
IPMAT is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to 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, & Video Assessment instead of Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (PI).
IPMAT 2020 Analysis by MBAUniverse.com
IPMAT 2020 exam analysis by MBAUniverse.com is shared below:
IPMAT 2020: Changes in Exam Pattern
- IPMAT 2020 was conducted in afternoon session instead of morning session last year
- 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 is based on Video Assessment instead of personal interview
- Candidates had to answer the sections in a pre-specified order and this order was same for all the candidates.
IPMAT 2020: Overall Analysis
- Test Pattern: Objective-type test with MCQs and Short Answer (SA) questions
- Two Effective sections: Quantitative Ability was divided into 2 sections of MCQs and SA questions while the other section on Verbal Ability consisted of only MCQs
- 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: 240 (Reduced from earlier 400 Marks)
- QA (MCQ) Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes (Reduced from earlier 40 Minutes)
- QA (SA) Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes (Reduced from earlier 40 Minutes)
- VA Section Time Limit: 30 Minutes (Reduced from earlier 40 minutes)
- Movement between the sections: Test takers could move to the next section only after the sectional time limit for the section they were attempting, was over.
- Overall IPMAT 2020 was of moderate difficulty level
- Sectional cut-off applied in all the three sections. Candidates had to prove competence in all the sections.
Overall IPMAT 2020 Exam Pattern
The overall exam pattern of IPMAT 2020 with revised structure, scoring pattern and important topics in each section was as below:
IPMAT 2020: Revised Test Structure & Time duration
IIM Indore IPMAT 2020 exam structure was revised as under
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Sections in IPMAT Exam 2020
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IPMAT Exam Question format
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Number of Questions
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Time duration for each section in IPMAT exam 2020 (In minutes)
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Multiple choice (MCQs)
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20
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30
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Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Short Answer (SA)
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10
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30
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Verbal Ability (VA)
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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30
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30
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Overall Revised Marking Scheme, Key Question Topics in IPMAT 2020
IPMAT 2020 marking scheme has been changed with reduced number of questions in each section as under:
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Section
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Key Topics
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Total Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
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Marks for Right Answer
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Marks for Wrong Answer
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Quantitative Ability (MCQs + SA)
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Quantitative Ability: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Number System, Average
Data Interpretation (DI)
Logical Reasoning (LR)
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30
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60 Mins
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4
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-1 (only for 20 MCQs)
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Verbal Ability
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Reading Comprehension;
Vocabulary; Para Jumble & Logical Completion of Paragraph
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30
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30 Mins
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4
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-1
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Total
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60
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90 Mins
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240
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Expected Cut off
Overall and sectional expected cut off score in IPMAT 2020 are as below:
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Sections
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Section wise Questions
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Maximum Score
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Expected Cut off score for shortlisting
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Quantitative Ability (SA)
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10
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40
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22 - 26
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Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
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20
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80
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44 - 48
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Verbal Ability
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30
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120
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78 - 82
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Overall expected cut off
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60
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240
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144 - 156
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Source: MBAUniverse.com IPMAT 2020 Analysis
Apart from IPMAT 2020 analysis by MBAUniverse.com, below is shared the IPMAT 2020 analysis in detail by top coaching institutes including T.I.M.E., IMS with expected cut off
IPMAT 2020 Analysis by T.I.M.E.
In the second and the third sections, each question carried 4 marks and there was a negative marking of 1 mark for each of the wrong responses. However, in the first section, the answers had to be typed in the box provided against each of the questions. There was no negative marking for incorrect answers in this section.
Sectional cut-off applied in all the three areas which means that the test-takers were expected to show their competence in all the sections. The total duration of the test was 90 minutes as against 120 minutes last year. The sectional time limit was 30 minutes for each of the sections and one could move to the next section only once the sectional time limit was over.
In comparison to the last year’s question paper, the exam this year had relatively easier questions.
Let us now have a look at the individual sections:
Section 1: Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Type Questions)
As the case was last year, IPM-AT had a separate section on short answer type questions in quantitative ability area. There was no negative marking in this section. This section was medium-high in terms of difficulty. The questions were predominantly asked from the topics like Logarithms, Sequence & Series, P&C, Probability, Arithmetic, Venn Diagrams, etc. Following is the distribution of the questions from various topics:
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Topic
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No. of Questions
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Functions
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2
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P&C and Probability
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2
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Matrices & Determinants
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1
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Geometry & Mensuration
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1
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Arithmetic
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3
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Logarithms
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1
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Total
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10
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A score of (24 +/- 2) can be considered a good one in this section.
Section 2: Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
The Quantitative Ability (MCQ) section was mostly doable. The section saw questions from a gamut of topics. A significant number of questions were present from Numbers, Algebra, and Pure Maths. A single set on Data Interpretation (Five questions) was also there. The break-up of the topic-wise questions is given as under:
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Topic
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No. of Questions
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Numbers & Number System
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1
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Algebra (Progressions, Log, Matrices & Det, Functions, etc)
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6
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Arithmetic
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1
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Pure Maths (P&C, Probability, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Venn Diagram, etc)
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6
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Geometry & Mensuration
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1
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Data Interpretation (1 set)
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5
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Total
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20
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A score of around (45 +/- 2) can be considered a good score in this section.
Section 3: Verbal Ability
There were no surprises in the Verbal Ability section this year, as the pattern was similar to that of the last year. The section was easy-moderate, and all the questions could have been attempted in the given time.
Following is the broad distribution of questions in this section:
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Area
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No. of Questions
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Reading Comprehension (Single passage)
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7
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FIBs (Single, double blanks)
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7
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Sentence Correction
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5
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Para Jumbles (Non-MCQ)
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3
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Correct usage of words/phrases
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3
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Para completion
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5
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Total
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30
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An attempt of 23-24 can be considered a good attempt in this section and a score of (80+/- 2) should be a good one.
Overall Verdict
Owing to the higher difficulty level of the exam, the cut-offs are expected to be around (150 +/- 5).
Disclaimer: All information on cut-offs, analysis, and scores are based on independent analysis and evaluation made by T.I.M.E. We do not take responsibility for any decision that might be taken, based on this information
Source: T.I.M.E IPM-AT (IIM Indore) 2020 Analysis
IPMAT 2020 Analysis by IMS
IPM Indore entrance test 2020 was conducted by IIM Indore on 7 September 2020. The exam contained 60 questions across three sections viz. Quantitative Ability (MCQ) – 20 Q, Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) – 10 Q and Verbal Ability – 30 Q. Each section had a time limit of 30 min. One could move to the next section only after sectional time limit was over, but could not come back to the previous section. The order of sections was pre-defined.
In Quantitative Ability (MCQ) & Verbal Ability Sections, each correct answer fetched 4 marks and each incorrect one attracted a penalty of 1 mark. In Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) section, answers had to be typed in the box provided against the question. These questions did not attract any negative marking. Let us look at individual sections.
Section 1 - Quantitative Ability (MCQ) – 20 Questions (30 Min)
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Topic
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Number of Questions
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Data Interpretation
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5
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Probability, P&C
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2
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Averages
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2
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Numbers & number applications
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1
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Geometry
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1
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Coordinate Geometry
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1
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Logarithms
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1
|
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Functions
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1
|
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Ratio and proportion
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1
|
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Averages & Percentages
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1
|
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Trigonometry
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1
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Set Theory
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1
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Matrices
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1
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Function
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1
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Total
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20 Q
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Overall, the section was of medium difficulty. Time was a restraint. Instead of solving, elimination options would have helped in 6-8 Q. A good attempt would be 15-16 Q with 80% accuracy
Good score - 45
Section 2 - Quantitative Ability (Short Answers) – 10 Questions (30 Min)
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Topic |
Number of Questions |
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Numbers |
3 |
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Geometry/coordinate geometry |
1 |
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Matrices |
1 |
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Time speed distance |
1 |
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Averages & percentages |
1 |
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Ratio and proportion |
1 |
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Sets |
1 |
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Functions |
1 |
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Total |
10 Q |
The questions were of easy to medium difficulty. A good attempt would have been 8 Q, with 75-80% accuracy
Good score - 32
Section 3 – Verbal Ability - 30 Questions (30 Min)
This was an easy section and students wouldn’t have missed scoring opportunities, if they used available time well. Here was the topic wise break up:
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Topic
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Number of Questions
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Reading Comprehension (1 passage of 300 words)
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6
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Fill-in-the-blanks (Usage of appropriate words)
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6
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Fill-in-the--blanks (Usage of 3 words)
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5
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Incorrect word usage
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5
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Fill-in-the-blanks (Logical word usage)
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3
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Para jumbles (Type-in-The-Answer)
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3
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Fill in the blanks (Paragraph completion)
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2
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Total
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30 Q
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A serious attempt of 30 Q was possible, with 80% accuracy.
Good score - 90
Overall Good Score
Overall good score would be 165+ to fetch a call for video assessment round. IMS would be happy to help the short listed students with preparation of video assessment round.
Source: IMS IPMAT 2020 Analysis
IPM AT Analysis for previous year is shared below:
IPMAT detailed analysis with key changes in the IPM AT exam pattern, difficulty level, expected overall and sectional cut off is shared below.
Before we delve deep into the IPM AT 2019 exam analysis and expected cut off, it is important to know the IPMAT 2019 Exam Pattern
| Sectional composition | Section wise Questions | Time (in minutes) |
Expected Score for shortlisting |
| 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 |
IPM AT 2019: Section Wise Analysis
Out of the three sections in IPM AT 2019 exam, theQuantitative Aptitude Section was divided into 40 MCQs and 20 SA type questions. The Analysis for both is shared below:
Section-1 Analysis on Quantitative Ability (SA)
IPMAT 2019 had a separate section on Quantitative Ability short answer questions
- The section had 20 short answer questions.
- This section had no negative marking
- Quant (SA) section in IPMAT 2019 was more difficult and was time consuming.
- Level of difficulty was similar as that of last year
- Many questions in the test paper were based on Logs, Arithmetic Progressions, Geometry, P&C, Probability, and was a mix of concepts.
Topics &Number of Questions in Quantitative Ability-SA
| 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 |
Good Attempts
- An attempt between 11-12 could prove good with 85-90% accuracy
- Expected score with these attempts could be 40
Section-2 Analysis on Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
- This section had 40 MCQs
- Level of difficulty was similar to last year
- No questions on complex numbers
- Data Interpretation question set was present
- Questions were not very lengthy and were doable
- Difficulty level was slightly higher
Composition of Questions in Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
| 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 |
Good Attempts & Cut offs
An attempt between 18-20 questions could be good for shortlisting
Candidate could score around 80 with 80% accuracy in this section
Section-3 Analysis on Verbal Ability
- Section has 40 MCQs
- Difficulty Level was Moderate
- 45-48 minutes were sufficient to attempt 40 MCQs
- 2 RC Passages – one on Birds and other on Social Media figured in VA section
- There were questions on Fill in the Blanks which were easy
- Other questions included English grammar, sentence correction, parts of speech among others
- Questions on Jumbled paragraphs were not followed by options and required the candidates to enter the correct order of sentences
Sectional Composition of Questions in Verbal Ability
| 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 |
Good Attempts & Cut off
- Section was moderate, cut off is expected to go high
- An attempt of 33-34 questions with 85% accuracy can be considered good for shortlisting.
Expected IPM AT 2019 Section-wise Cutoffs
It is expected that the following cut offs may be applied for shortlisting for final selection round for 5 year IPM 2019-2024 batch.
| Category | QA | VA |
| General | 40 | 100 |
| NC-OBC | 24 | 64 |
| SC | 16 | 48 |
| ST | 8 | 24 |
| PWD (DA) | 8 | 24 |
IPMAT 2018 Exam Analysis
In accordance with the pre announced IPM-AT 2018 exam schedule, IIM Indore conducted IPM Aptitude Test on May 11, 2018 in a changed test pattern. IIM Indore split the Quantitative Ability section into two separate sections with 20 and 40 questions each. The first Quant section with 20 questions had all short answer questions without negative marking. Such questions used to be present in earlier years also but they were included in the single section of Quantitative Ability.
IPMAT 2018 had 100 questions divided in three sections. Overall difficulty level was moderate although Quant had a few difficult questions. Total maximum score for the 100 questions was 400 marks with a penalty of 25% marks for wrong answer. Each section had individual time limit of 40 Minutes. The three sections in IPMAT 2018 were Quantitative Ability (Short Answers); Quantitative Ability with all MCQs and Verbal Ability with MCQ type questions .
IPMAT: Last 3 years Analysis
Below is shared a broad analysis of last three of IPM AT exams:
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Components
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IPM AT 2018
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IPM AT 2017
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IPM AT 2016
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Exam Date
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May 11, 2018
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May 16, 2017
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May 13, 2016
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Exam Format
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Computer Based
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Computer Based
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Computer Based
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Total questions
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100
|
100
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100
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Test duration
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120 Minutes
|
120 Minutes
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120 Minutes
|
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Overall Difficulty Level
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Moderate to Difficult
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Easy to Moderate
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Moderate to Difficult
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Number of sections
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3
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2
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2
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Sectional Time Limit
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40 Minutes
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QA: 75 minutes
VA: 45 minutes
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QA: 80 Minutes
VA: 40 Minutes
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Marks for Each Correct Answer
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4
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4
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4
|
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Negative Marking
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1
|
1
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1
|
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Qs in Section-1:Quantitative Ability (SA)
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20*
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NA
|
NA
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Qs in Section-2: Quantitative Ability (MCQs)
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40
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60 (MCQs + Non-MCQs)
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60 (MCQs + Non-MCQs)
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Qs in Section-3: Verbal Ability (MCQs)
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40
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40
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40
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*Short Answer Questions without answer options and without negative marking.
Section wise Analysis
Section-1: Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)
This section was introduced separately in 2018 for the first time in IPM AT. It had 20 short answer questions. One of the biggest benefits for the candidates was that this section did not have any negative marking. The candidates had to type the short answers in the given space on the computer screen as the there were no answer options for the questions in this section.
This section was slightly more difficult and despite having only 20 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes, candidates were seen gasping for time. Major topics on which questions were framed were Arithmetic, Arithmetic Progressions, Geometry, Logs, Permutation & Combination, Probability among others. An attempt of 11-13 questions with 90% accuracy could clear the cut off.
Section-2: Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
This section had 40 questions with moderate to high difficulty level. Some of them were too difficult for the test takers. The section had 25% negative marking and the candidates were found attempting the questions in this section cautiously.
Some of the major topics on which questions appeared in this section were Arithmetic and number system-10 questions; Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration-13 questions; Probability, PnC, Set Theory-10 questions; Data Interpretation-5 questions in one set; Matrices etc.-2 questions. It is expected that an attempt of 18-20 questions with high accuracy level could clear the cut off in this section.
Section-3: Verbal Ability
Verbal Ability with 40 MCQs was found to have moderate difficult level questions. The section had to be attempted in 40 minutes. Each question carried 25% of negative marking for wrong answer. Candidates were found quick on this section and most of them completed their attempts within the prescribed time limit of 40 minutes if they skipped the difficult questions and selected the doable questions.
Verbal Ability section in IPMAT 2018 had two RC passages – One on Social Media and the other on Birds. The Verbal Ability questions on Jumbled Paragraphs were not followed by answer options. The correct order of sentences had to be written in the given space. Other questions were on Fill in the blanks, Error correction in sentences.
RC Passages were followed by 12 questions; 10 questions were on Fill in the Blanks; Sentence completion and sentence correction had 10 questions; there were 4 questions on Jumbled paragraphs and 4 questions on para completion.
The cut off for VA section may go high and a good attempt of 30+ questions could clear cut off.
Cut offs
The expected cut-offs with the corresponding score for each section and overall are shared below:
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Section
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Score
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Cut off Expected
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Quantitative Ability (SA)
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38
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26
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Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
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70
|
20
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Verbal Ability
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110
|
100
|
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Overall
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118-120
|
146+
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The result of IPM AT 2018 was declared in the last week of May 2018. IIM Indore announced the shortlist immediately after the IPM AT 2018 result was declared.
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