IPMAT Exam Pattern: IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak Patterns

The IPMAT 2026 exam pattern is decided by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak collectively. You need to know the exam pattern before taking the exam. IPMAT 2026 will be conducted in May 2026. As per the IPMAT paper pattern, there are three sections, namely Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) & Quantitative Aptitude (SA), and Verbal Ability. 

The IPMAT exam pattern total marks are 400 marks and are the same for both IIMs. Per the IPMAT marking scheme, you will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong attempt. In addition, you must also know the IPMAT syllabus 2026. Read along to understand the IPMAT examination pattern. You must also note that the IPMAT exam pattern for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak is the same.

IPMAT Exam Pattern Highlights

You need to understand the common or general IIM IPM exam pattern 2026. In addition, you must also understand the common syllabus. Some of the general highlights of the IPMAT exam pattern and syllabus are provided below in a tabulated form. The IPMAT exam pattern pdf is available online on the official website.

Highlights	Particulars
Name of the Exam	Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT)
Conducting Body	IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak
Website IIM Indore	iimidr.ac.in
Website IIM Rohtak	iimrohtak.ac.in
Mode of Exam	Online
Occurance	Once
IPMAT Exam Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Number of Papers	1
Number of Sections	3
Sectional Details	Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)
	Quantitative Aptittude (SA)
	Verbal Ability (MCQ)
Total Number of Questions	100
IPMAT Question Pattern	Multiple Choice Questions and Short Answer Type
IPMAT Exam Pattern Marks	400
Marking Scheme	4 Marks for Correct Attempt
	1 Mark deducted for Wrong Attempt

Note: The IPMAT marking scheme for both IIMs is the same. Therefore, irrespective of the IIM you have opted for the IPMAT marking scheme is the same.

IPMAT Marking Scheme

The latest IPMAT marking scheme is listed below.

• Per the latest IPMAT 2026 exam pattern, you will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer. 
• For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. 
• If you leave a question unanswered, then no mark is deducted.

The IPMAT marking scheme is tabulated below for you.

IPMAT Marking Scheme Highlights	Particulars
Correct Answer	4 Marks Allotted
Incorrect Answers	1 Mark Deducted
Unattempted Questions	No Penalty

IPMAT IIM Indore Exam Pattern

Although the IPMAT exam pattern 2026 for both institutes is the same, there are some fundamental differences in the question division and the weightage. The IPMAT total marks for IIM Indore are the same. In addition, the IPMAT marking scheme is the same as mentioned above.

The question distribution and stage-wise weightage vary in the IPMAT 2026 exam pattern for IIM Indore. The question distribution for IIM Indore as per the IPMAT paper pattern is provided below.

Sections	Type of Questions	Number of Questions
Quantitative Ability	Multiple-Choice Questions	40
Quantitative Ability	Short Answer Questions	15
Verbal Ability	Multiple-choice questions	45

Selection Stage Weightage for IIM Indore

As per the IPMAT exam pattern 2026, IIM Indore has allotted different weightage for each selection stage as compared to IIM Rohtak. There are three stages based on which you are awarded seats in both the IIMs as per the IPMAT 2026 exam pattern.

The stage-wise weightage for IIM Indore as per the IPMAT examination pattern is as follows.

Stage Name	Sectional Weightage (%)
IPMAT Test Score (ATS)	35
Personal Assessment (PA)	15
Past Academics (10th and 12th)	50

IPMAT IIM Rohtak Exam Pattern

IIM Rohtak follows a different question distribution and stage-wise weightage as per the IPMAT exam pattern 2026. The question distribution in the IIM Rohtak paper, as per the IPMAT 2026 exam pattern, is provided below for you.

Sections	Type of Questions	Number of Questions
Quantitative Ability	Multiple-Choice Questions	40
Quantitative Ability	Short Answer Questions	40
Verbal Ability	Multiple-choice questions	40

Note: There are a total of 120 questions in the IIM Rohtak paper as per the IPMAT exam pattern 2026. However, the IPMAT total mark is the same which is 400. In addition, the weightage of this stage is also different from the IPMAT paper pattern of IIM Indore. The IPMAT marking scheme is the same.

Selection Stage Weightage for IIM Rohtak

The stage-wise weightage for IIM Rohtak as per the IPMAT exam pattern 2026 is as follows.

Stage Name	Sectional Weightage (%)
IPMAT Test Score (ATS)	45
Personal Assessment (PA)	15
Past Academics (10th and 12th)	40

IPMAT Syllabus

There is a common syllabus for IIM Indore and Rohtak as per the IPMAT 2026 exam pattern. The syllabus per the IPMAT exam pattern 2026 for all three sections is discussed below.

 IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude
Number System	Pipes & Cisterns
Averages & Percentages	Geometry: Lines, Angles & Triangles,
Roots, Indices, Surds	Polygons, Circles & Mensuration
Simple & Compound Interest	Permutations, Combinations, Probability,
Profit & Loss	Matrices & Determinants
Algebraic Formulae	Functions and Logarithm
Linear & Quadratic Equations	Mixtures & Alligations
Ratio & Proportion	Time, Speed & Distance
Partnership	Work Related Problems

IIM Rohtak Logical Reasoning Syllabus

Logical Reasoning
Inferences & Judgments	Probably True or False
Logical Sequence Series	Strong and Weak Arguments
Coding	Course of Action
Arrangements	Assertions and Reasons
Cubes and Dices	Critical Reasoning
Syllogism and Venn Diagrams	Blood Relations
Statements and Conclusions	Input & Output
Statements and Assumptions	Binary Logic

IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak Verbal Ability Syllabus

Verbal Ability
Etymology & Roots	Prepositions and Conjunctions
Idioms & Phrases	Tenses, Modifiers & Parallelism
Analogies	Reading Comprehension
Antonyms-Synonyms	Inference based passages
Foreign Words	Syllogisms
Noun & Pronoun Errors	Logical Consistency
Subject-Verb Agreement	Deductive Reasoning