Syllabus
What you need to study- Topics in Quant and Verbal
- Concepts behind each topic
- Skills like reading and inference
- Decides your study plan
IPMAT Syllabus 2027 & Exam Pattern – Complete Section-Wise Guide
What to study, how you'll be tested, and how to turn the syllabus into a preparation plan — for IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak and related exams.
2 areasQuant & Verbal
15+Quant topics
Updatedannually
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Overview
IPMAT Syllabus at a Glance
Six preparation areas and what to focus on in each. "Where applicable" means the area appears only in some IPMAT exams.
| Area | Preparation focus |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, algebra, numbers, geometry and applicable mathematical concepts |
| Verbal Ability | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and verbal reasoning where applicable |
| Reading Comprehension | Passage comprehension, inference, tone and contextual understanding where applicable |
| Data Interpretation | Tables, charts and quantitative interpretation where applicable |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning-based question types where applicable |
| Current / General Awareness | Only where specifically included in the applicable examination |
Know your target
Which IPMAT Exam Are You Preparing For?
Different institutes can have different eligibility, test structure, sections, number of questions, duration, marking and selection. Identify your target first.
IPMAT Indore
2027 notification awaited- Conducting bodyIIM Indore
- Mode & durationPer official notification
- SectionsPer official notification
- Question typesPer official notification
- Marking schemePer official notification
- Selection processPer official notification
IPMAT Rohtak
2027 notification awaited- Conducting bodyIIM Rohtak
- Mode & durationPer official notification
- SectionsPer official notification
- Question typesPer official notification
- Marking schemePer official notification
- Selection processPer official notification
We don't publish a previous year's pattern as the 2027 pattern. These cards are updated with confirmed details, with source links, as each institute releases its official notification.
Section 1
IPMAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
Preparation areas grouped by theme. Map this list to the current official requirements of your target exam.
Arithmetic
Percentages, ratio & proportion, averages, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, time & work, time-speed-distance, mixtures.
Number Systems
Divisibility, factors, HCF & LCM, remainders and properties of numbers.
Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, progressions, logarithms.
Geometry & Mensuration
Lines, triangles, circles, polygons, coordinate geometry, areas and volumes.
Modern Mathematics
Permutations & combinations, probability, sets, matrices where applicable.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar and line charts, pie charts and caselets.
Section 2
IPMAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Verbal questions test how well you read, reason and use language — skills built through steady practice.
Verbal Ability
VocabularyGrammarSentence StructureSentence CorrectionSentence CompletionPara JumblesVerbal ReasoningCritical Reading
Focus on usage in context rather than memorising word lists in isolation.
Reading Comprehension skills
- Main idea
- Inference
- Tone
- Vocabulary in context
- Detail-based questions
- Author's purpose
Pattern
IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027
The fields every IPMAT exam pattern covers. This table is updated from the official notification of each institute.
| Field | IPMAT Indore | IPMAT Rohtak |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting institute | IIM Indore | IIM Rohtak |
| Mode | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Duration | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Sections | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Number of questions | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Question types | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Marking & negative marking | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Sectional timing | Awaiting 2027 notification | Awaiting 2027 notification |
| Selection process | See eligibility & selection | See eligibility & selection |
Marking
IPMAT Marking Scheme
Marking rules shape strategy: they decide whether to guess, skip or attempt.
Verify each of these against the latest official notification:
- Marks for a correct answer
- Negative marking for incorrect answers
- Treatment of unanswered questions
- Differences between question types (e.g. MCQ vs short-answer)
- Sectional timing and whether you can switch sections
- Permitted resources, such as an on-screen calculator
Multiple-choicePick one correct option
Short-answerType a numeric answer
Reading-basedQuestions on a passage
Data-basedTables and charts
Know the difference
IPMAT Exam Pattern vs Syllabus
Two different questions — and you need answers to both before you plan.
Exam pattern
How you will be tested- Sections and number of questions
- Duration and sectional timing
- Question types
- Marking and negative marking
Plan it
How to Prioritise Topics
Use a priority matrix built from topic importance and your own diagnostic-test performance.
High-importance topics where you're weak deserve the most time. Topics you're already strong in need only maintenance practice, so they don't crowd out the gaps that cost you marks.
Syllabus to exam-ready, in order
1Syllabus Mapping→2Concept Building→3Practice→4Sectional Tests→5Mocks→6Analysis→7Revision
Topic importance →
Fix firstHigh importance, weak area — most time here.
MaintainHigh importance, strong area — regular timed practice.
Build steadilyLower importance, weak area — cover the basics.
Light revisionLower importance, strong area — occasional review.
Your current strength →
By class
Using the Syllabus in Class 11 and Class 12
Same syllabus, different pace.
Class 11
Use the extra time for depth.
- Build mathematics fundamentals
- Develop reading habits and vocabulary
- Revise grammar
- Practise consistently alongside school
Class 12
Balance boards and entrance prep.
- Before boards: fundamentals and manageable practice
- After boards: mocks and sectional tests
- Increase revision
- Analyse every error
Combine sources
IPMAT Syllabus vs Previous Year Questions
The official syllabus tells you what can appear. Previous-year questions show how it has actually been asked.
IfYou've finished a topic's concepts
ThenSolve that topic's previous-year questions
IfA topic appears often in PYQs
ThenMove it up your priority matrix
IfYour PYQ accuracy is low on a topic
ThenReturn to concepts before more practice
IfOfficial syllabus and PYQs differ
ThenFollow the official syllabus; use PYQs for style
Track your progress
IPMAT Syllabus Preparation Checklist
Tick each step as you complete it.
My syllabus checklist
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PRATHAM Insight
Students often finish the Quant syllabus but leave reading for last. Because reading speed and comprehension grow slowly, we recommend starting daily reading on day one, alongside your first Quant topic.
FAQs
IPMAT Syllabus & Pattern FAQs
Direct answers about what IPMAT tests and how.
Still have a question?
Speak to an IPMAT counsellor about your level, timeline and course options.
Talk to a CounsellorThe IPMAT syllabus broadly covers Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability with Reading Comprehension. Exact topics depend on the institute and admission year, so check the official notification.
No. Different institutes can use different tests, sections and question types. Identify your target exam and follow its official notification.
Mathematics-based Quantitative Aptitude and English-based Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension are the main areas in most IPMAT exams.
Marking rules, including negative marking, depend on the exam and year. Check the marking scheme in the latest official notification before you plan your attempt strategy.
The number of sections varies by exam and year. Confirm the current structure from the official notification of your target institute.
Institutes publish exam details in their admission notifications and brochures rather than a detailed topic-by-topic syllabus. Use those official documents together with previous-year questions.
Yes. Quantitative Aptitude is a core area, covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, number systems, geometry and data interpretation.
Yes. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension test vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and reading skills.
Map the syllabus, build concepts, practise topic-wise, then take sectional tests and mocks. Prioritise high-importance topics where your diagnostic score is weak.
It can. Sections, question counts, duration and marking may change between years, which is why this page is updated from each year's official notification.
Further reading from the PRATHAM blog
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Verify first
Official Sources & Last Updated
Information that changes every year should always be confirmed on the conducting institute's official page.
Next step
Know the Syllabus. Understand the Pattern. Prepare with a Plan.
Build your preparation with concept learning, targeted practice, mock tests and performance analysis.