Question 1

What is IPMAT Indore's marking scheme (negative marks?)

Accepted Answer

For a correct answer, you get 4 marks. In the SA (Quants) section, a correct answer is awarded +4 marks with no negative marking. In the MCQ (Quants) and VA (Verbal Ability) sections, a correct answer is awarded +4 marks while an incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.

Question 2

What is the typical pattern of IPMAT Indore's past year papers?

Accepted Answer

IPMAT Indore is a 2-hour exam comprising three sections. The pattern is as follows: SA (Quants) – 15 questions, 40 minutes; MCQ (Quants) – 30 questions, 40 minutes (with the last 5 questions often forming a DILR set); VA (Verbal Ability) – 45 questions, 40 minutes. Note that each section has its own time limit and you cannot switch between sections during the exam. For example, in Indore 2024, a 3-question set on mean and median appeared in the SA section, and in the MCQ section the last 5 questions formed a DILR set. IPMAT Indore 2025 is scheduled for May 12, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM.

Question 3

What is IPMAT Indore's Verbal Ability syllabus?

Accepted Answer

The Verbal Ability section includes: Reading Comprehension (12 questions, with passages ranging from 300 to 550 words), Sentence Completion (7 questions covering idioms, phrasal verbs, and vocabulary), Sentence Correction (5 questions focused on grammar including subject-verb agreement and parallelisms), Paracompletion (4 context-based questions), Incorrect Word (6 questions on homonyms or commonly confused words), Conversation Analysis (6 questions on a reading comprehension of an interview transcript), Vocabulary (6 fill-in-the-blank questions), and Parajumbles (5 context-based questions). Since 2022, the section has consistently contained 45 questions and is completed in 40 minutes.

Question 4

What is the difficulty level of past year's IPMAT Indore papers?

Accepted Answer

The difficulty level varies by section and year. For instance, the short-answer (Quants) cutoff was 12 marks in 2023 but increased to 24 marks in 2024. In the 2024 paper, the MCQ (Quants) section featured 8 easy, 9 medium, and 13 hard questions, with a cutoff of 35 marks—suggesting that solving the easy questions would have been sufficient to clear the cutoff. Overall, IPMAT challenges your ability to choose questions wisely under strict time constraints.

Question 5

Is solving past-year papers enough for IPMAT preparation?

Accepted Answer

No, while practicing past-year papers is helpful, it alone won’t guarantee success in IPMAT Indore. In addition to past papers, students should practice topic tests and sectional questions. A well-rounded preparation strategy that includes mocks and continuous practice is recommended to build speed, accuracy, and exam strategy.

Question 6

How to start IPMAT preparation? How much time is needed?

Accepted Answer

Preparation time for IPMAT varies with your background. Some students have succeeded with just 2 weeks of intensive study, while others may require up to 2 years. It is advisable to start by analyzing past-year papers to understand the exam pattern, then build conceptual clarity using online resources, and practice with topic tests and full-length mocks. In short, the best time to start is now.

Question 7

How to download IPMAT Indore's past-year question papers (PDF) with solutions for free?

Accepted Answer

AfterBoards provides free access to IPMAT Indore past-year papers along with handwritten solutions. You can filter papers by topic, chapter, difficulty, or section and even attempt them in a timed, mock environment. Detailed analytics and step-by-step solutions are also available.

Question 8

Can I attempt IPMAT Indore's past year papers as a mock (with timer and analysis) for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AfterBoards offers free attempts for all previous-year papers (IPMAT Indore 2019 to 2025, along with IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT) in a timed mock environment. Detailed analytics, including SWOT analysis of your performance and comparison with cutoff data, are provided after each attempt.

Question 9

What types of questions (syllabus) are asked in IPMAT Indore's quantitative section?

Accepted Answer

The quantitative section tests algebra, modern math, geometry, arithmetic, and number systems. Most questions integrate multiple chapters, requiring a solid understanding of all topics. Note that calculus is not part of the syllabus. Detailed breakdowns of the topics and number of questions asked from each area can be found on the AfterBoards website.

Question 10

Do Parajumbles in IPMAT Indore's Verbal Ability section have negative marks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parajumbles in the Verbal Ability section carry negative marks, even though answers must be typed. This marking scheme is different from other exams such as the CAT, where parajumbles typically do not incur negative marking.

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