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05/10/2026
IPMAT Syllabus 2027 is prescribed separately by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak separately. The IPMAT syllabus for IIM Indore consists of two sections, i.e., Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability, whereas the IPMAT Rohtak syllabus has an additional section of ‘Logical Reasoning’. The two institutes conduct the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test for admission into their 5-year Integrated Program in Management.
Students can join the IPM program right after Class 12 through the IPMAT 2027 exam, without needing to clear CAT later. In 2011, IIM Indore pioneered this program as a dual-degree course that offers a BBA followed by an MBA at the same institute. Similarly, the NTA conducts JIPMAT to offer an admission path into other IIMs.
In order to crack the IPMAT 2027 exam, it is utmost important to have a clear idea of the syllabus, followed by the exam pattern, best books, and a clear preparation guide. Coachingkhojo has listed out the complete syllabus of the IPMAT exam in this article, along with other useful resources for your preparation. Read further to know more.
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Particulars |
IIM Indore |
IIM Rohtak |
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Exam |
IPMAT Indore |
IPMAT Rohtak |
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Main Sections |
QA-MCQ, QA-SA, VA |
QA, LR, VA |
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Total Duration |
120 minutes |
120 minutes |
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QA |
MCQ + Short Answer |
MCQ |
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Logical Reasoning |
Not a separate section |
Included |
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Verbal Ability |
Included |
Included |
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Mode |
Computer-based test |
Computer-based test |
Both institutes, IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, don't publish an official IPMAT syllabus PDF. Therefore, it is curated as a collective source from PYQs, pattern, commonly tested areas, and previous-year and recent exam trends. The IPMAT syllabus mainly tests mathematical aptitude, English language skills, and reasoning ability. Check out the IPMAT 2027 exam pattern, section-wise topics, and topic-wise weightage given below.
The IPMAT Indore Quantitative Ability section covers Class 9 to Class 12 mathematics and is broadly divided into five areas.
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Topic |
Sub-Topics |
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Number System |
Successive division, divisibility, unit digit, factorial, HCF & LCM, surds & indices, simplification, remainder, concept of factors |
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Algebra |
Inequalities, algebraic formulae, logarithms, quadratic equations, linear equations, functions & graphs |
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Geometry & Mensuration |
Coordinate geometry, circles, basics of geometry, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, lines, angles, mensuration, height & distance |
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Arithmetic |
Profit, loss & discount, average, problems on age, percentage, partnership, boats & streams, ratio & proportion, time & work, mixture & allegations, time, speed & distance |
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Modern Mathematics |
Set theory, integration & differentiation, permutation & combination, determinants, probability, sequence & series, matrix, data interpretation, vectors |
The Verbal Ability section of IPMAT Indore tests grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills.
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Topic |
Sub-Topics |
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Grammar |
Error spotting, fill in the blanks, sentence correction, active-passive voice, tenses, prepositions, conjunctions |
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Vocabulary |
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms & phrases, spelling errors, word usage |
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Sentence Skills |
Sentence completion, para jumbles, sentence improvement, analogies |
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Reading Comprehension |
Synonym & antonym in passage context, inference-based questions, assumption-based questions |
The IPMAT Rohtak Quant section emphasises arithmetic fundamentals and school-level math from Classes 9 and 10. It is generally considered easier than the Indore syllabus but requires much higher speed.
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Topic |
Sub-Topics |
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Arithmetic |
Distance, time and work, averages, profit & loss, percentages, ratio & proportion, problems on ages, mixtures and allegations |
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Algebra |
Simple equations, quadratic equations, binomial theorem, logarithms |
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Geometry & Number System |
Geometry, mensuration, number systems, trigonometry |
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Data Interpretation |
Common graphs & charts, data interpretation, quantitative reasoning |
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Modern Maths |
Permutation & combination, set theory |
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Topic |
Sub-Topics |
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Basic Logical Reasoning |
Logical sequence series, coding-decoding, arrangements, blood relations, input & output, binary logic |
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Puzzles & Data Arrangement |
Seating arrangement, syllogisms, data sufficiency |
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Critical Reasoning |
Statement and assumption, cause and effect, logical consistency |
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Topic |
Sub-Topics |
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Grammar |
Conjunctions, tenses, modifiers & parallelism, noun & pronoun errors, active-passive, subject-verb agreement, prepositions |
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Vocabulary |
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, spelling errors |
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Sentence Skills |
Fillers, odd one out, para jumbles, odd sentence out |
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Reading Comprehension |
Full-length RC passages, short RC passages, poem-based RC |
You should know the topic-wise weightage of the IPMAT syllabus. This will help you plan and divide your study routine effectively. Check the following table for the topic-wise weightage division.
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Topic |
IPMAT Indore (No. of Qs) |
IPMAT Rohtak (No. of Qs) |
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Numbers |
3–6 |
4–6 |
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Algebra |
4–6 |
1–2 |
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Geometry |
6–8 |
4–6 |
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Arithmetic |
7–9 |
21–24 |
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Modern Math |
14–18 |
6–8 |
IPMAT Indore does not have a separate Logical Reasoning section, so weightage here applies only to IPMAT Rohtak.
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Topic |
IPMAT Indore (No. of Qs) |
IPMAT Rohtak (No. of Qs) |
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Puzzles & Arrangement Based |
0–7 |
16–18 |
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Venn Diagram |
— |
1–2 |
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Verbal Reasoning |
— |
6–8 |
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Visual Reasoning |
— |
1–2 |
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Data Sufficiency |
— |
3–5 |
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Series & Coding |
— |
6–8 |
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Clocks |
— |
2–3 |
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Topic |
IPMAT Indore (No. of Qs) |
IPMAT Rohtak (No. of Qs) |
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Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Table, Caselet |
0–8 |
0 |
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Topic |
IPMAT Indore (No. of Qs) |
IPMAT Rohtak (No. of Qs) |
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Reading Comprehension |
12–16 |
9–12 |
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Cloze Test |
6 |
— |
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Para Jumbles |
5 |
3–4 |
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Sentence Correction |
5 |
2–3 |
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Idioms/Phrases |
7 |
1–2 |
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Para Completion |
4 |
— |
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Incorrect Word Usage |
6 |
— |
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Spotting Error |
— |
4–5 |
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Sentence Completion |
— |
2–4 |
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Vocabulary |
— |
10–15 |
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Synonyms/Antonyms |
— |
2–4 |
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Voices |
— |
1–2 |
The IPMAT Indore exam has 90 questions and is a computer-based test that runs for 120 minutes. Each section is timed for exactly 40 minutes, and candidates cannot switch between sections or carry over time from one section to another.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Question Type |
Total Marks |
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Quantitative Ability |
30 |
MCQ |
120 |
|
Quantitative Ability |
15 |
Short Answer |
60 |
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Verbal Ability |
45 |
MCQ |
180 |
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Total |
90 |
— |
360 |
IPMAT Rohtak has 120 questions across three sections and is a computer-based test lasting 120 minutes. But unlike Indore, it has no sectional time limit, so candidates can switch between sections and manage their own time.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Sectional Timing |
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Quantitative Ability |
40 |
160 |
No sectional limit |
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Logical Reasoning |
40 |
160 |
No sectional limit |
|
Verbal Ability |
40 |
160 |
No sectional limit |
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Total |
120 |
480 |
120 minutes |
Always choose the right books, because it will save you a lot of time and build strong fundamentals. Along with books, solve IPMAT PYQs and take regular mock tests. Here are some widely recommended books for IPMAT 2027 preparation.
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Subject |
Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Quantum CAT |
Sarvesh K. Verma |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
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Basic Maths |
NCERT Mathematics (Class 9 to 12) |
NCERT |
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Vocabulary |
Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
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Grammar |
High School English Grammar and Composition |
Wren & Martin |
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Verbal Ability |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay |
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Logical Reasoning |
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning |
R.S. Aggarwal |
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Mock Practice |
IPMAT Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests |
IMS / Cracku / iQuanta |
A focused study plan works better than random preparation. Follow these steps to prepare systematically for IPMAT 2027.
