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Updated on:
05/10/2026
The IPMAT 2027 exam will be conducted online in May 2027. The question pattern is different for IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak, as both institutes hold their respective IPMAT exam. The test will evaluate candidates in Quantitative Ability (QA) and Verbal Ability (VA). Knowing the exam pattern of IPMAT will help you improve time management and strategic preparation planning. Coachingkhojo has broken down the complete IPMAT exam pattern for IPMAT Indore and Rohtak for you. Read further to know more.
|
Particulars |
IPMAT Indore |
IPMAT Rohtak |
|
Conducting Institute |
IIM Indore |
IIM Rohtak |
|
Expected Mode |
Computer-Based Test |
Computer-Based Test |
|
Total Questions |
90 |
120 |
|
Total Marks |
360 |
480 |
|
Duration |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
|
Sections |
QA-MCQ, QA-SA, VA |
QA, LR, VA |
|
Questions per Section |
30, 15, 45 |
40, 40, 40 |
|
Question Type |
MCQs + Short Answer |
MCQs |
|
Sectional Timing |
40 minutes per section |
120 minutes overall |
|
Correct Answer |
+4 |
+4 |
|
Wrong Answer |
-1 in MCQ sections |
-1 |
|
QA Short Answer Negative Marking |
No |
Not applicable |
The latest IIM Indore pattern consists of the following three sections:
Each of the above sections will get 40 minutes, and candidates have to attempt the sections in a pre-specified order.
|
Section |
Question Type |
Number of Questions |
Time |
Marks |
|
Quantitative Ability |
MCQ |
30 |
40 minutes |
120 |
|
Quantitative Ability |
Short Answer |
15 |
40 minutes |
60 |
|
Verbal Ability |
MCQ |
45 |
40 minutes |
180 |
|
Total |
— |
90 |
120 minutes |
360 |
The question paper of IPMAT Rohtak will include three sections: Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability. Each of the sections will have 40 questions, and each question carries four marks, with one mark deducted for every incorrect answer.
|
Section |
Question Type |
Number of Questions |
Time |
Marks |
|
Quantitative Ability |
MCQ |
40 |
Part of 120 minutes |
160 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
MCQ |
40 |
Part of 120 minutes |
160 |
|
Verbal Ability |
MCQ |
40 |
Part of 120 minutes |
160 |
|
Total |
— |
120 |
120 minutes |
480 |
Aspirants must understand the marking scheme of the IPMAT exam, because both exams use negative marking. However, the marking rule is different for IIM Indore’s Short Answer section. One mark is deducted for an incorrect answer in the MCQ section, while the QA short answer section has no negative marking.
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|
Response |
QA-MCQ |
QA-SA |
Verbal Ability |
|
Correct |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
|
Incorrect |
-1 |
0 |
-1 |
|
Unattempted |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Response |
QA |
Logical Reasoning |
Verbal Ability |
|
Correct |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
|
Incorrect |
-1 |
-1 |
-1 |
|
Unattempted |
0 |
0 |
0 |
The most important difference is the structure of the Quantitative Ability section. IIM Indore divides QA into MCQ and Short Answer sections, while IIM Rohtak has one QA section and adds a separate Logical Reasoning section. The following differences are important for students preparing for both exams.
|
Feature |
IIM Indore |
IIM Rohtak |
|
Total Questions |
90 |
120 |
|
Total Marks |
360 |
480 |
|
Quantitative Ability |
Two sections: MCQ + SA |
One MCQ section |
|
Logical Reasoning |
No separate LR section |
Separate LR section |
|
Verbal Ability Questions |
45 |
40 |
|
Short Answer Questions |
15 |
No |
|
Negative Marking |
Not applicable to QA-SA |
Applicable to all sections |
|
Question Type |
MCQs + Short Answer |
MCQs |
|
Sectional Time |
40 minutes each |
120 minutes overall as per the latest pattern |
|
Total Duration |
2 hours |
2 hours |
Both institutes don’t release any official syllabus for the IPMAT exam. Therefore, students should use the recent exam pattern and previous-year papers to identify the topics they need to practice. Check the following table for an overview of the IPMAT Syllabus 2027.
|
Section |
Important Topics |
|
Quantitative Ability |
Arithmetic, Algebra, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Modern Mathematics, Data Interpretation |
|
QA Short Answer |
Arithmetic, Algebra, Number System, Geometry, Modern Mathematics, and calculation-based questions |
|
Verbal Ability |
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Idioms and Phrases |
|
Section |
Important Topics |
|
Quantitative Ability |
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Number System, Modern Mathematics, Data Interpretation |
|
Logical Reasoning |
Series, Coding-Decoding, Arrangements, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Directions, Syllogism, Analogy |
|
Verbal Ability |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms and Phrases |
Students can structure their preparation around the differences between the two exams.