The IPMAT Indore 2024 exam was successfully conducted on May 23rd, offering a pathway for admissions to the five-year integrated program in management offered by IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi. Our experts at Endeavor Magic Private Limited have meticulously analyzed the exam, confirming that the exam pattern remained consistent with previous years, and there were no significant deviations. Here, we provide an in-depth analysis of the exam’s overall and section-wise performance to help future aspirants.
Features of IPMAT Indore 2024: Highlights
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: Yes, except for subjective-type questions
- Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate
IPMAT Indore 2024 Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Q’s | Sectional Time (min.) | Difficulty Level |
| Quantitative Ability (SA) | 15 | 40 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Ability (MCQ) | 30 | 40 | Difficult |
| Verbal Ability (MCQ) | 45 | 40 | Easy |
| Total | 90 | 120 |
The exam consisted of three sections:
- Quantitative Ability (SA): Short Answer
- Quantitative Ability (MCQ): Multiple Choice Questions
- Verbal Ability (MCQ): Multiple Choice Questions
Overall Analysis
- Total Questions: 90
- Total Marks: 360
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Mode: Online
Section-Wise Analysis
Quantitative Ability (SA)
This section included 15 questions and was considered moderate in difficulty. The questions covered a variety of topics:
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Number system | 1 |
| Quadratic equation | 1 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 1 |
| Modulus | 2 |
| Simple and Compound Interest | 1 |
| Geometry | 2 |
| Averages (case-based) | 3 |
| Set theory | 1 |
| Logarithms | 1 |
| Functions | 1 |
| Matrices and Determinants | 1 |
| Probability | 1 |
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
This section was found to be difficult and time-consuming by most students. It included 30 questions from various topics:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Heights & Distance/ Trigonometry | 1 |
| Profit & Loss | 1 |
| Time, Speed, and Distance | 1 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 1 |
| Simple and Compound Interest | 1 |
| Geometry | 3 |
| Averages | 2 |
| Algebra | 2 |
| Progressions with Log | 2 |
| Functions | 1 |
| Probability | 2 |
| Set Theory | 1 |
| Geometry | 1 |
| Linear Equation | 2 |
| Permutation and Combination | 2 |
| Data Interpretation | 5 |
Verbal Ability (MCQ)
This section was relatively easy and consisted of 45 questions. It provided relief to students after the challenging QA section:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 12 |
| Fill in the blanks | 13-14 |
| Idioms | 2 |
| Para completion | 5 |
| Phrasal Verbs | 4 |
| Error Spotting | 3-4 |
| Para-jumbles | 5 |
Conclusion
The IPMAT Indore 2024 exam maintained a consistent pattern with previous years, offering a moderate overall difficulty level. The Quantitative Ability (MCQ) section was notably challenging, while the Verbal Ability section was more straightforward. Understanding the distribution of topics and difficulty levels can greatly aid in preparation for future aspirants. For personalized guidance and strategic preparation, students are encouraged to connect with our experts at Endeavor Magic Private Limited.