IIM Rohtak 5 Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

Latest updates: Registration process for the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2020 is open from February 10 to April 15 2020. Exam date is May 1, 2020.

IIM Rohtak has launched 5 Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for the students who have completed their class XII with an aim to develop managerial and leadership skills among the young students. The admission to 5 year IPM programme is through the IPM Aptitude Test conducted by IIM Rohtak. The IPM 2020-25 is the second batch at IIM Rohtak. The dual degree programme was launched from the academic session 2019-20.

The 5 year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) will help the young students who aim to pursue their career in Business Management after class 12. Besides, once they get admission to IPM, they do not need to worry about appearing in CAT after graduation. After completion of IPM the students will be awarded MBA degree by IIM Rohtak

The entrance exam IPM Aptitude Test 2020 for admission to BBA+MBA programme will be conducted on May 1, 2020 from 9AM to 11AM as computer based test. The classes for 5 year IPM programme 2020-25 commence in August 2020.

IIM Rohtak 5 Year IPM: Programme Highlights

• IPM at IIM Rohtak is a comprehensive management program with a combined course of management studies from under-graduate (UG) to postgraduate (PG).
• On successful completion of 5 years, the participant will be awarded with dual degree by IIM Rohtak - Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• The student will be promoted to the 2 years full time MBA programme for the 4th and 5th year on successfully completing the minimum academic requirements from 1st to 3rd Year.
• The student does not need to appear in CAT or any other MBA entrance exam after completing the 3 years of BBA
• If any student intends to exit after successfully completing the programme requirement at the end of 3 years, he/she will be awarded with a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Admission is through online IPM Aptitude Test of 2 hours duration 
• IIM Rohtak IPM consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. A year has three terms, each of 3 months duration
• Entire IPM programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management
• Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2020: Exam Highlights
The IPM Aptitude Test 2020 offers admission opportunity in the prestigious 5 years Integrated Programme in Management offered by IIM Rohtak. IIM Rohtak is the second IIM after IIM Indore who are offering this unique BBA+MBA programme with the opportunity to get dual degree on completion of the academic rigor. It is an important but an easier entrance exam with syllabus of class 12 standard.  Following are the key Exam highlights and other important details:

Important Dates for IPM Admission 2020
Admission for IIM Rohtak IPM 2020-25 batch is open now. IIM Rohtak will conduct online IPM Aptitude Test for admission 2020 on May 1, 2020. Following are the key dates for IPM Aptitude Test and for IPM admission 2020:

IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM 2020-25 Programme Fees

• The programme fees for the resident Indians for the IPM 2020-25 batch is Rs.28,75,000/-
• Other charges are Rs.2,12,500/-

The Fee Bifurcation for 5 years is as under:

IPM Intake: 150
IIM Rohtak shall admit around 150 students for the second batch of 5 year IPM programme 2020-25.

IPM 2020 Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for IPM 2020-25 batch must satisfy the following criteria to apply for this programme

1. Qualification & Score: Minimum 60% marks class X/ SSC and 60% in class XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations for General, NC-OBC and EWS Category  (55% for the candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD category)
2. Age: Maximum 20 years of age as on July 31, 2020
3. Students Appearing in Class 12: Students who are likely to complete Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent by July 31, 2020, can also apply subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
4. Documents at the Time of IPM Registration: After getting provisional admission offer, such candidates must produce X and XII standard mark sheets (securing minimum marks i.e. 60% for General, EWS, and NC-OBC or 55% for SC, ST and PWD) at the time of registration for the IPM programme 2020 along with school leaving certificate/migration certificate, failing which the candidate’s admission offer stands cancelled.
5. Aggregate Percentage of Marks: The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in X and XII Standard would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet, irrespective of the Board’s regulation. In case the candidates are awarded letter grades or grades points instead of marks, the conversion of grades to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the Board/ Competent Authority explaining the method of conversion from where they have obtained the certificate.
6. Reservation: Reservation will be applicable as per GOI norms after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria

How to Apply?

• You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM registration form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
• Eligible candidates should submit their application online between February 10, 2020 to April 6, 2020
• Online non-refundable application fee of Rs. 3,890/- (Rupees Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety only) has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test 2020 Registration

IPM Aptitude Test: Exam Pattern
IPM Aptitude Test comprises following sections:

• Each correct answer will carry +4 marks
• There will be negative marking of -1 mark for each wrong answer
• All the questions will be multiple choice questions (MCQs)

IPM Aptitude Test Syllabus
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2020 syllabus for each section is as under:

IPM Aptitude Test Syllabus Section 1: Quantitative Ability

• Total Questions: 40
• Sectional Time Limit to Solve Questions: 40 Minutes
• Total Maximum Marks for the Section: 160
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Maximum Weightage on Topics: Arithmetic

Syllabus Topics

1. Number System
2. Percentage
3. Simple Interest and Compound Interest
4. Profit, Loss and Distance
5. Average
6. Time and Work
7. Ratio, Proportion and Variation
8. Time, Speed and Distance
9. Sequence and Series
10. Mensuration
11. Permutations and Combinations
12. Probability
13. Equations
14. Logarithm
15. Geometry
16. Coordinate Geometry
17. Matrices and Determinants
18. Basics of Data Interpretation
19. Data Sufficiency

IPM Aptitude Test Syllabus Section 2: Logical Reasoning

• Total Questions: 40
• Sectional Time Limit to Solve Questions: 40 Minutes
• Total Maximum Marks for the Section: 160
• Type of Questions: MCQs

Syllabus Topics

1. Sequencing and Arrangement
2. Team Selection
3. Blood Relations
4. Direction Sense
5. Statements, Arguments, True – False
6. Analogy

IPM Aptitude Test Syllabus Section 3: Verbal Ability

• Total Questions: 40
• Sectional Time Limit to Solve Questions: 40 Minutes
• Total Maximum Marks for the Section: 160
• Type of Questions: MCQs

Syllabus Topics

1. Error Correction in Grammar and Sentences
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Para-jumble
4. Idioms and Phrases
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Para Completion
7. Antonym, Synonym, Confusing Words

IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Cut Off
Maximum marks in IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2020 are 480. The general category candidates who score total 250+ marks taking together all the sections qualify the entrance exam. IIM Rohtak considers overall score while arriving at the IPM cut offs. The IPM Aptitude test 2020 category wise cut offs as expected for shortlisting the candidates for WAT & PI round are as under:

IPM 2020 Minimum expected Cut-off Marks:

Note: Based on Last Year Actual Cut Offs 

IPM Shortlist for Final Selection

• IIM Rohtak will announce shortlist of candidates based on their application form and IPM Aptitude Test result in the first/second week of May 2020
• More than 800 candidates will be shortlisted for WAT & PI Round
• The shortlisted candidates must attend the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)

IPM WAT & PI Round

• IIM Rohtak will conduct the WAT and PI in four cities, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata.
• In the final selection round Candidates will be judged on the basis of their academics, general awareness, and communication skills
• The candidates satisfying the requirements will be considered for merit list

PI-WAT 2020 Dates

The WAT and PI rounds are proposed to be held in following four cities as per tentative dates given below:

IIM Rohtak IPM 2020-25 Final Admission Weightage
IIM Rohtak will generate final merit list for admission as per following weightages awarded to arrive at the composite score for admission to IPM 2020-25 batch:

IIM Rohtak IPM 2020-25 Selection Process
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM 2020-25, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:

• Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2020 before last date
• Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
• Shortlisting process is based on their application form and aptitude test results
• Final selection is made on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills of the students
• The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM 2020-25 will be given confirmation letter.
• The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration in first week of July 2020 as per the communicated schedule.
• If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
• On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
• In case a candidate withdraws after paying the Offer Acceptance Amount, the OAA will be refunded after deducting processing charges of Rs. 20,000/-
• In case a candidate withdraws before the in-campus registration, the first year programme fee will be refunded after deducting processing charges as per the norms.
• Last Date for any withdrawal of Offer will be ‘On or before the date of On Campus Registration’
• No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration  
• The academic session will begin in First week of August 2020. The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.

IPM Aptitude Test 2020 Exam Centres
IIM Rohtak will conduct the IPM AT 2020 on May 1, 2020 from 9 AM to 11 AM. The test will be conducted by TCS on behalf of IIM Rohtak at PAN India locations including test centres in:

IPM Programme Curriculum

• The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration.
• The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management.
• Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year.
• IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities.
• Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered
• Courses offered at the PG level (4^th and 5^th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.

Pedagogy
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.