IPMAT — IIM Indore

The IPMAT exam pattern differs by institute. On this page, you'll get a quick Indore vs Rohtak comparison (sections, number of questions, time limits, total marks, and negative marking), followed by detailed tables and selection weightage so you can plan your attempt strategy.

Looking for the IPMAT 2027 exam pattern? Here's the latest structure for IIM Indore section-wise questions, duration, marking scheme, and what changes (SA vs MCQ, sectional timing, and total marks).

IIM Indore IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027

The IPMAT question paper pattern is as follows:

Section	Question Type	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	Objective Type (MCQ)	30	120	40 mins
Quantitative Ability (SA)	Descriptive (Short Answers)	15	60	40 mins
Verbal Ability	Objective (MCQ) + TITA	45	180	40 mins

Key notes on the pattern:

• The exam lasts 120 minutes (2 hours) and the total marks are 360.
• Sectional time limit of 40 minutes applies to each of the three sections.
• Sections must be answered in a pre-specified order — the same order for every candidate.
• Candidates must clear the sectional cut-off from their category to be considered for PI.
• IIM Indore does not release the number of questions ahead of the exam, so the paper pattern can be unpredictable.

Difference Between QA (MCQ) and QA (SA)

• QA (MCQ): 30 questions, quick analytical skills, penalty for wrong answers.
• QA (SA): 15 questions, deeper problem-solving, no negative marking.
• Both sections are 40 minutes long.
• QA syllabus: Algebra, Averages, Profit & Loss, Percentages, Number Series, Data Interpretation (DI), Logical Reasoning.
• Verbal Ability syllabus: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Vocabulary, and more.

Marking Scheme for IPMAT Indore 2027

• +4 marks for every correct MCQ; −1 for every wrong MCQ.
• No negative marking on QA (SA) short-answer questions.
• No marks awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

Question Type	Correct	Incorrect
QA (SA)	+4	0
QA (MCQ)	+4	−1
Verbal Ability	+4	−1

IPMAT Indore Section-Wise Cut Off

The following is the sectional cutoff for IPMAT Indore 2026:

Category	QA (SA)	QA (MCQ)	Verbal Ability
General	24	35	113
EWS	16	26	89
NC-OBC	12	23	78
SC	12	18	60
ST	8	13	40
PwD	8	13	40

IPMAT Indore Final Selection 2027

Final selection happens in the following stages:

• Online Registration: Eligible candidates apply online and pay a non-refundable fee of ₹4,130 (General/OBC) or ₹2,065 (SC/ST/PwD).
• Aptitude Test (AT): Scheduled for May 2027 across 37 cities — tests QA, VA, and logical reasoning.
• Shortlisting for PI: Candidates meeting sectional cutoffs are shortlisted.
• Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates are assessed on academics, communication, and general awareness based on ATS.
• Final Selection: A category-wise merit list is prepared on the basis of the Composite Score (CS).

Selection Weightage

Component	Score (Weight)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)	65%
Personal Interview (PI)	35%
Composite Score (CS)	Sum of the above

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027 — Composite Score Calculation

The Composite Score is calculated as follows:

• QA (MCQ) Section Score: 25 × [(candidate's score − minimum score) / (maximum score − minimum score)]
• QA (SA) Section Score: 25 × [(candidate's score − minimum score) / (maximum score − minimum score)]
• Verbal Ability Section Score: 50 × [(candidate's score − minimum score) / (maximum score − minimum score)]

Maximum and minimum scores refer to the highest and lowest scores obtained in each section by candidates from the eligible pool.

IPMAT Indore Aptitude Test Score (ATS)

ATS is calculated only for candidates who clear the sectional cut-off marks in their category.

Category	Count	Minimum ATS	Maximum ATS
General	312	44.91094	86.33472
EWS	78	30.63411	71.73404
NC-OBC	239	21.89018	69.87191
SC	115	14.83345	55.40279
ST	49	0.37879	49.85253
PwD	31	1.14504	46.79910
Total	824	—	—