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Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2026 is divided into three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (30 MCQ questions), Quantitative Aptitude (15 Short Answer questions) and Verbal Ability (45 MCQs). The Quantitative Ability section in IPMAT Exam Pattern covers Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic Problems, and Modern Maths. The Verbal Ability section in IPMsAT Exam Pattern covers Vocabulary, Grammar, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. Read complete information on IPMAT exam pattern for sections, and download PDF. IPMAT 2026 exam will be conducted by IIM Indore on May 4, 2026. IPMAT registration 2026 is open.

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2026

IPMAT exam pattern 2026 is a Computer Based Test. Following are the key details of IPMAT 2026 paper pattern:

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2026

Section	Number of Questions	Time Limit	Marks	Marking Scheme
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)	15	40 mins	60	+4, 0
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)	30	40 mins	120	+4, −1
Verbal Ability	45	40 mins	180	+4, −1
Total	90	120 mins	360	—

IPMAT Marking Scheme 2026

IIM Indore IPMAT marking scheme 2026 is as follows.

Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs): Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark.
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Questions - SAs): Each correct answer awards 4 marks, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Verbal Ability (MCQs): Each correct answer awards 4 marks, and each incorrect answer leads to a deduction of 1 mark

IPMAT 2026 Syllabus

IPMAT 2026 Syllabus is designed to covers following key topics:

Quantitative Ability (QA)
This section tests mathematical skills, ranging from basic arithmetic to advanced topics. Key areas include:

Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Averages, Mixtures and Allegations.
Algebra: Simple and Quadratic Equations, Progressions.
Geometry and Mensuration: Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Areas, and Volumes.
Number System: Integers, Fractions, Divisibility, Factors, and Multiples.
Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Charts.
Modern Mathematics: Set Theory, Permutations and Combinations, Probability.

Verbal Ability (VA)
This section evaluates English language proficiency. Key topics include:

Reading Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting passages.
Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Contextual Usage.
Grammar: Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks.
Verbal Logic: Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion.

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In summary, IPMAT Exam Pattern has three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ questions), Quantitative Aptitude (Short Answer questions) and Verbal Ability (MCQs). The Quantitative Ability section in IPMAT Exam Pattern covers Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic Problems, and Modern Maths. The Verbal Ability section in IPMAT Exam Pattern covers Vocabulary, Grammar, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. Read complete information on IPMAT exam pattern for sections in the above article.

FAQs for IPMAT Paper Pattern 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The IPMAT Indore 2026 exam consists of sections: Quantitative Aptitude (Short Answer and MCQ) and Verbal Ability. The marking scheme awards 4 marks for correct answers, with a deduction of 1 mark for incorrect answers in the MCQ sections and no negative marking in the SA section.

The IPMAT IIM Indore exam duration is 120 minutes (2 hours).

The Quantitative Ability section for IPMAT Indore covers a wide range of topics, including Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic Problems, and Modern Maths, among others.