IPMAT 2025 is an examination for students seeking admission to IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak’s highly acclaimed five-year integrated program in management. A detailed IPMAT exam pattern 2025 helps you in knowing the marking scheme, number of questions for each section, etc. 4 marks is awarded for each correct answer and there is a negative marking of I mark for wrong answers. Learn about the IPMAT exam pattern 2025, marking scheme, and syllabus for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak below.
Exam Pattern of IPMAT and Marking System for 2025
IIM Indore
| Section | Number of Questions | Time Allotted |
| Quantitative Ability (Multiple-choice questions) | 30 | 40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) | 15 | 40 Minutes |
| Verbal Ability | 45 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 90 | 120 Minutes |
Indore IPMAT Marking Scheme for 2025
| Multiple Choice Questions | Short Answers | |
| Correct Answer | 4 | 4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 | 0 |
IIM Rohtak Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | Number of Questions | Time Allotted |
| Quantitative Ability (Multiple-choice questions) | 40 | 120 minutes |
| Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) | 40 | |
| Verbal Ability | 40 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 minutes |
Note: There is no sectional time limit in Rohtak IPMAT.
Rohtak IPMAT Marking Scheme for 2025
| Marks | |
| Correct Answer | 4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
IPMAT Syllabus 2025
Knowing the syllabus is an essential part of the exam pattern for IPMAT.
Section-wise IIM Indore IPMAT Syllabus
IPMAT Indore Section 1 – Quantitative Aptitude
| Number System | Arithmetic | Algebra | Mensuration |
| Finding Unit Digit | Percentages | Algebraic Formulae | Lines & Angles |
| Simplification | Average | Linear Equations | Triangles & Circles, Theorem. |
| Remainder Theorems | Time & Work | Quadratic Equations | Quadrilaterals & Areas |
| HCF & LCM | Partnerships | Nature of Roots | Polygons and Internal and External Angles |
| Surds & Indices | Profit Loss & Discount | Inequalities | Coordinate Geometry |
| Concept of Factors | Ratio & Proportion | Logarithms | Mensuration |
| Divisibility Rules | Simple & Compound Interest | Binomial Theorem | Surface Area and Volumes of 3D Figures |
| Factorial | Mixture & Alligations | Modulus Function | Height & Distance (Trigonometry Related) |
| Mixed Questions with Other Topics | Time, Speed & Distance | Functions | |
| Pipers & Cisterns | Arithmetic Progressions | ||
| Relative Speed | Geometric Progressions | ||
| Mixed Questions with Other Topics | Integral Solutions | ||
| Maximum/Minimum Values of Functions |
IPMAT Indore Section 2: Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation
| Logical Reasoning | Data Interpretation |
| Random Puzzles & Caselets | Bar Graphs |
| Linear & Circular Arrangement | Tables |
| Games & Tournaments (Knockout & Round Robin) | Pie Charts |
| Venn Diagram | Percentage-based |
| (3 set Venn diagrams based upon max/min values of regions | Average-based |
| Ration Based | |
| Calculation-based DI Sets |
IPMAT Indore Section 3 – Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
| Grammar | Reading Comprehension | Verbal Ability | Vocabulary |
| Noun & Pronoun | The meaning of a particular word in the passage | Error Spotting | Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Adverb & Verb | Author’s tone | Fill in the blanks | Spelling Errors |
| Prepositions | Passage tone | Sentence Completion | One Word Substitution |
| Conjunctions | Inference-based questions | Para Jumbles | Odd one out |
| Direct & Indirect Speech | Assumption-based questions | Sentence Improvement | Foreign Words |
| Figures of Speech | Analogies | Word Usage | |
| Idioms & Phrases | Sentence Correction | ||
| Etymology & Roots | |||
| Articles | |||
| Active-Passive Voice | |||
| Deductive Reasoning | |||
| Subject-Verb Agreement |
IPMAT Indore Topics for Higher Mathematics (Class 11 & Class 12 Math Topics)
- Matrices & Determinants
- Set Theory & Venn Diagram
- Relations & Functions
- Permutation & Combination
- Sequence & Series
- Inequalities, Domain & Range
- PnC & Probability
- Modulus Functions
- Binomial Theorem
- Equations of Lines & Circles
Note: Integration, Differentiation and other topics from class 11/12 mathematics are not asked and haven’t been asked for the last five years.
IIM Rohtak IPMAT Syllabus 2025
IPMAT Rohtak Section 1 – Quantitative Aptitude
| Number System | Arithmetic | Algebra | Geometry |
| Finding Unit Digit | Percentage | Algebraic Formulae | Basics of Geometry |
| Simplification | Average | Linear Equations | Lines |
| Remainder Theorem | Age-based problems | Quadratic Equations | Angles |
| HCF & LCM | Partnership | Inequalities | Triangles |
| Surds & Indices | Profit Loss & Discount | Logarithms | Circle |
| Concept of Factors | Ratio & Proportion | Trigonometry | Quadrilaterals |
| Divisibility Rules | Simple & Compound Interest | Polygons | |
| Factorial | Mixtures & Alligations | Coordinate Geometry | |
| Time, Speed & Distance | Mensuration | ||
| Boats & Streams | Height & Distance |
Note: Sections 2 & 3 for the IIM Rohtak IPMAT syllabus are the same as the IIM Indore IPMAT syllabus.
Section-wise JIPMAT Syllabus 2025
Note: Sections 1 & 2 for the JIPMAT Syllabus are the same as the IIM Rohtak IPMAT Syllabus.
Section 3 – Logical Reasoning
| Analytical Reasoning | Non-verbal Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning |
| Number and Letter Series | Error Spotting | Statement & Conclusion |
| Coding-Decoding | Fill in the blanks | Statement & Assumption |
| Logical Sequence Series | Sentence Completion | Statement & Course of Action |
| Cubes and Dices | Para Jumbles | |
| Family Tree | Sentence Improvement | |
| Venn Diagram | Analogies | |
| Binary Logic | Sentence Correction | |
| Blood Relations | ||
| Syllogism | ||
| Clock and Calendar | ||
| Data Arrangement | ||
| Seating Arrangement | ||
| Logical Connectives | ||
| Bar Graphs and Column Graphs | ||
| Lines Charts & Pie Charts | ||
| Sets and Caselets Logical Matching | ||
| Puzzles | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Data Sufficiency | ||
| Proposition |
Conclusion
To clear the IPMAT, it is integral for the students to be aware of the exam pattern of IPMAT, the marking scheme, and the syllabus for the exam. Although there is a little variation when it comes to the number of questions and marking scheme, the syllabus remains almost identical. Ensure you get an idea about the exam pattern and syllabus before you start planning a timetable for covering the topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of IPMAT Indore?
IIM Indore has its IPMAT structure containing MCQs and short answers.
How is IPMAT conducted?
IPMAT is conducted via online mode.
Is there a time limit for each question for IPMAT Rohtak?
No, there is no time limit question-wise or section-wise. The total duration, however, is 120 minutes.
