The Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is a competitive exam for admission to the five-year dual-degree Integrated Programme in Management (BBA+MBA) at top institutions like IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIFT, and TAPMI. It allows students to bypass the CAT or other exams for MBA admission after completing a three-year BBA. Class 12 graduates from 2023 can pursue this program to earn a BBA and MBA from prestigious B-Schools.
IPMAT Syllabus
The Exam syllabus is divided into two sections with 90 questions on the topics as below:
| Section | Sub-section | Type | Number of Questions | Topics Covered |
| Section-1: QA | Sub Section-1: QA MCQs | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 30 | Determinant, Functions, Log, Binominal, Trigonometry, Set Theory, Average, AP GP Progression |
| Sub Section-2: QA Short Answer Questions | Short Answer Questions | 15 | Heights and Distance, Speed and Distance, Probability, Functions, Averages, Set Theory, Number Systems, AP GP Functions, Data Interpretation |
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| Section-2: VA | Verbal Ability | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 45 | Idioms, Word the Confuse, Para Completion, Spot the Error, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension, Phrases, Grammar |
Topic Wise Weightage
Quantitative Aptitude (SA and MCQ)
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Arithmetic | 9 |
| Geometry | 4 |
| Sets | 1 |
| Mensuration | 2 |
| PNC (Permutation and Combination) | 5 |
| Number System | 4 |
| Profit and Loss | 1 |
| Functions | 3 |
| Equations | 3 |
| Trigonometry | 1 |
| Inequalities | 2 |
| Progression | 2 |
| Data Interpretation | 5 |
| Binomial | 1 |
| Logarithm | 2 |
Verbal Ability
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 12 |
| Grammar | 5 |
| Vocabulary | 6 |
| Confusing Words | 5 |
| Para Completion | 5 |
| Para Jumbles | 5 |
How to Prepare for Interviews
| Topics | Tips |
| Introduction | Be prepared to answer questions about yourself, including your academics, extracurricular activities, and hobbies. Try to incorporate details about yourself that would be interesting for the interviewer to know. |
| Academics | If you are a fresher with less than a year of experience, be prepared to answer questions about your academics. |
| Difficult Questions | If you don't know the answer to a question, you can say that you don't know politely, or you can try to answer it briefly based on what you do know. |
| Current Affairs | Research current affairs. |
| Management Fundamentals | Brush up on your knowledge of management fundamentals. |
| Mock Interviews | Consider participating in mock interviews. |
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