IPMAT Indore Selection Process: A Comprehensive Guide

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore’s Integrated Program in Management (IPM) is a prestigious five-year undergraduate program that combines management studies with undergraduate-level courses. The IPM program aims to develop talented young individuals into capable management professionals. To secure a spot in this esteemed program, candidates must navigate the IPMAT Indore selection process.

IPM Program – Highlights

 

Before diving into the selection process, let’s briefly understand the IPM program:

 

1. 1. Duration: 5 years
   2. Eligibility: 10+2 pass-outs
   3. Program structure: Foundation (3 years) + Management (2 years)
   4. Specialisations: Marketing, Finance, HR, Economics, Information Systems, Strategy and more
   5. Degree offered –  BA (Foundations in Management) + MBA

• Seats available – 156 seats

 

Note—Students can choose to exit the course after three years with a BA (Foundation in Management) degree. They can also opt for a sabbatical year after Year 3 for up to two years and then resume the program. This is subject to a minimum CGPA and the college’s approval.

Read More – IPMAT Indore Syllabus

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – Eligibility criteria

 

Candidates satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Indore:

 

• Age: The candidate should be less than 20 years old (5 years of relaxation will be given to the candidates from the SC/ST/PwD category). 
• Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination. 
• Standard X/SSC or Equivalent: The candidate should have passed standard X/ SSC.

 

To illustrate the point better, let’s take a look at the IPMAT Indore selection criteria for this year’s batch:

 

• Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2004 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category i.e. born on or after August 01, 1999). 
• Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2022, 2023 or appearing in 2024. 
• Standard X/SSC or Equivalent: The candidate should have passed standard X/ SSC.

Read More – IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern

IPMAT Indore Selection Process

 

Candidates will be selected based on their overall performance in the Aptitude Test (AT) and Personal Interview (PI). Any candidate who fails to appear in either the AT or the PI or both will not be considered for selection.

 

The IPMAT Indore selection process is as follows: 

 

Stage 1: The candidates satisfying the minimum eligibility criteria should submit their application online. 

 

Stage 2: Based on the applications received, candidates satisfying minimum eligibility criteria will be called for the Aptitude Test (AT).

 

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – IPMAT Entrance Exam

 

The IPMAT exam is a computer-based test conducted by IIM Indore. The exam pattern includes:

 

– Quantitative Ability Short Answer (SA): 15 questions

– Quantitative Ability Multiple choice questions (MCQ): 30 questions

– Verbal Ability (VA): 45 questions

 

There is a sectional time limit of 40 minutes for each section. 

 

Refer to the table below. 

 

Section	No. of Questions	Duration	Marks	Marking Scheme
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)	15	40 Minutes	60	+4, 0
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	30	40 Minutes	120	+4, -1
Verbal Ability	45	40 Minutes	180	+4, -1
Total	90	120 minutes	360

 

A student gets a personal interview call if they clear all three sectional cut-offs.

IPMAT Indore Cutoffs

 

Year	Quant (Short Answer)	Quant (MCQ)	Verbal Ability
2024	24	35	113
2023	12	19	125
2022	20	43	112

 

Read More – IPMAT Indore Previous Year Cutoffs

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – Preparation strategy 

 

IPMAT Indore Syllabus

 

1. Quantitative Ability: Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, Arithmetic, Modern Maths, Higher Maths, Logical Reasoning: Data Interpretation and Logical Deduction

 

1. Verbal Ability: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Paragraph Summary, Parajumble, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs. 

 

To increase your chances of selection:

 

– Develop a strong foundation in mathematics and English

– Practice logical reasoning and problem-solving

– Improve reading comprehension and vocabulary

– Take mock tests and analyse performance

Read More – IPMAT Indore Preparation Strategy

 

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – Personal interview

 

In this stage, the eligible pool for the Personal Interview stage is created considering only the candidates with positive raw scores and a minimum mark in each of the three sections of the Aptitude Test. The Admissions Committee will decide the minimum cutoff mark in each section based on the categories of applicants. 

 

A sufficient number of candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interviews (PI) from the eligible pool for each category (General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD) using the merit list generated based on Aptitude Test Score (ATS) as mentioned in Table below.

 

IPMAT Indore ATS Component Weightage

 

Component	Score (weightage)
Score in QA MCQ	25* ((Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score – Minimum Score))
Score in QA SA	25* ((Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score – Minimum Score))
Score in VA MCQ	50* ((Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score)/(Maximum Score – Minimum Score))
Total ATS Score	Sum of Above

 

Note: Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool. 

 

Shortlisted candidates shall appear for the Personal Interview (PI) through online/offline mode, which will be intimated to the candidates by the Institute. IIM Indore also expects a consistent and minimal performance in the different parameters of the Personal Interview, which will be decided by the Admissions Committee. 

 

This stage involves a personal interview, where candidates’ communication skills, confidence, and personality are evaluated.

 

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – PI preparation strategy 

 

Preparing for the IIM Indore Personal Interview (PI) requires a strategic approach:

 

1. Duration: Typically 20-25 minutes
2. Panel: 2-3 interviewers (IIM Indore faculty and/or Industry experts)
3. Format: Combination of personal, academic, and career-related questions

 

Here are the most common PI questions asked during the IPMAT Indore selection process. Preparing for them beforehand will help you answer them well.

 

1. Personal:

 

    – Tell me about yourself

    – Strengths and weaknesses

    – Hobbies and interests

 

2. Academic:

 

    – Why IPM?

    – Career goals

    – Subject-specific questions (e.g., mathematics, economics)

 

3. Career-related:

 

    – Why management?

    – Leadership experiences

    – Future plans

 

Develop Your Story and Build a Cohesive Narrative

 

1. Review your:

 

    – Academic background

    – Extracurricular activities

    – Work experience (if applicable)

    – Achievements and failures

 

2. Prepare examples demonstrating:

 

    – Leadership

    – Teamwork

    – Problem-solving

    – Communication skills

 

Improve Your Communication Skills

 

1. Practice articulating thoughts clearly
2. Develop a confident tone
3. Work on body language and non-verbal cues

 

Stay Updated on Current Affairs

 

1. Business and economy
2. National and international news
3. Industry trends

 

Mock Interviews and Feedback

 

1. Practice with friends, family, or mentors
2. Record yourself and analyse your performance
3. Seek feedback from experts or coaching services

 

IIM Indore Specific Tips

 

1. Emphasize why you’re a good fit for IPM
2. Showcase your understanding of management concepts
3. Highlight your achievements and experiences

 

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – Mock interview transcripts 

 

Candidate 1 

 

Panel: 2 males

 

Panellist 1

 

1. Introduction
   
2. What are cognitive biases?
   
3. Which leader is the best, according to you in the business world?
   
4. Which is your favourite subject in 11th and 12th?
   
5. What did you learn in business studies?
   
6. What are the functions of management?
   
7. Which leader do you admire in the political arena?
   
8. What makes him a good leader?
   
9. How are India’s relations with its neighbours?
   

Panellist 2

 

1. A firm has 2 assets. Assets A and B. The firm is buying asset B through the exchange of asset A. The rest of the payment is through cash.

 

• B’s value =74000
  
• A’s book value = 18000
  
• Accumulated dep. = 1800
  
• The actual exchange value = 10000

 

Journalise this transaction.

 

Candidate 2

 

Panel: 2 Males

 

Panellist 1

 

1. Introduction

 

2. Who do you admire/aspire to be as a public speaker?

 

3. Was asked to justify it.

 

4. Since I answered PM Modi, he asked which party is he from?

 

5. It’s his which term in office?

 

6. Which constituency does he stand for elections from?

 

7. What subjects did you have?

 

8. Which is your favourite subject? Since I said I liked some parts of all subjects, he started asking questions about economics.

 

9. What is equi-marginal utility?

 

10. Draw an AFC curve.

 

11. Why is it downward-sloping and curved in nature?

 

12. Draw the ATC curve on the same graph.

 

13. What is the optimal point of production and why?

 

Panellist 2

 

14. If Ram is currently 54 and his mother is 80, when was Ram’s mother his age?

 

15. He gave me a sequence and asked me to find the missing number.

 

16. Then he gave me a grid-like pattern and then asked me to find the missing number.

 

17. He gave percentages of 5 students on a test and asked me to calculate a probability. 

 

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – Final composite score

 

Only candidates satisfying the requirements mentioned in earlier stages will be considered for the final selection. As mentioned in the table below, a category-wise merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS), and provisional admission offers will be made accordingly.

 

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

 

IPMAT Indore Selection Process – Conclusion

 

The IPMAT Indore selection process is rigorous, but with thorough preparation and understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and eligibility criteria, candidates can increase their chances of securing a spot in the esteemed IPM program.

 

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