Management is fast becoming a career option that several students are looking towards post their Class 12 Exams. It is competing with the likes of Engineering and Medicine in terms of popularity. Edunx recognizes this trend and is looking to help you prepare for your dream career through guidance in the Entrance Exams which are mandatory for most of the courses. Some of the options available to you are:
IPM stands for the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). It is a five-year programme in management offered by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM Indore). The programme is aimed at students who have passed out of class 12th / Higher Secondary or equivalent from various schools in India.
It is definitely worth a try even for those who have just joined their Bachelor's course elsewhere.
It is for the first time that a management institute of the repute of an IIM is offering a course admitting students who completed their higher secondary examinations. IIM Indore aims to develop competent management professionals, change agents and outstanding leaders through this program. It provides an excellent opportunity for young aspirants, who want to pursue a career in management. The programme will help the students getting a head start in the field of management much earlier than they could have through the more traditional approach of post graduation or a masters program. The program will also aid students in overall personality development and bring about societal awareness in them.
There are several other reasons why this program would excite a student fresh out of school:
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If you are preparing for the IPM or BBA Exams, it is essential for you to be aware of the top colleges that the exams allow you access to. These include the vaunted IIMs in Indore, Rohtak, Ranchi, Bodh Gaya and Jammu as well as BBA Colleges like Shaheed Sukhdev, Christ University, NMIMS, etc. Some information about all these colleges is mentioned here:
There are 2 basic options when it comes to management courses after Class 12: BBA Courses and the IPM Courses. The top colleges offering both courses require aspirants to appear for certain entrance exams as a part of the admission process. Some of the most important exams are mentioned here
Having decided on management as a career path and narrowed down to your dream college, let’s understand how you can reach your destination. It is extremely important to understand how to prepare for IPMAT since the exams are the gateways for admission to these prestigious colleges. Some of the articles will help you understand how to prepare for IPMAT
IPMAT is an aptitude test conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak for admission to its five-year course, IPM (Integrated Programme in Management). IPM is a dual degree program (Bachelors + Masters) offered by IIM Indore for candidates passing the 12th standard. It is a program that allows entry to an IIM just after the 12th standard. For securing admission in IPM, aspirants have to clear IPMAT and the shortlisted candidates then go through the Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI) round. In addition to IIM Indore, Nirma University also accepts IPMAT scores for admission to its BBA-MBA integrated program. IIM Rohtak has also introduced its Integrated Programme in Management and has a separate IPMAT for its admissions.
Over the years, for the students, IPM has become a credible option apart from Engineering, Law, and Medical. Now, a student aspiring to pursue a career in management need not diverge from his path by going for engineering or law. IPM stands out in terms of the environment that it provides and the time that it gives a student to think and plan his/her life and align reality with the aspirations. Some good reasons why IPM is a great choice for students are given below.
| College | Eligibility | Exam conducted |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 1999 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given i.e. born on or after August 01, 1994) Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2020, 2021 or 2022 Minimum Percentage (%) of marks: Candidate should have Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55 % for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category) |
IPMAT Indore |
| IIM Rohtak |
Gen, OBC, EWS: Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations SC,ST and PWD (DAP) Category: Minimum 55% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations Candidates must be 20 years of age (maximum) as on July 31, 2022. Candidates who are in the final year of standard XII/ HSC or equivalent that is likely to be completed by July 31, 2022 will also be eligible to apply. |
IPMAT Rohatk |
| IIM Jammu |
Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2020, 2021 or appearing in 2022. Candidate should have a Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55 % for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category). |
JIPMAT |
| IIM Bodhgaya |
Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2002 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given i.e. born on or after August 01, 1997) Qualification: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2020, 2021 or appearing in 2022 Minimum Percentage (%) of marks: Candidate should have Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55 % for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category) |
JIPMAT |
| IIM Ranchi |
Candidates should have scored 60% or above in 10th standard/Secondary/SSC Examination and the 12th standard/Higher Secondary/HSC Examination. A relaxation of 5% has been given to SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
SAT/ IPMAT Indore |
| Exam | Exam pattern |
|---|---|
| IPMAT Indore | IPMAT Indore is conducted in online mode, Computer based. A time duration of 2 hours will be provided to answer a total of 100 questions distributed in three sections. The exam sections include: Quantitative Ability- MCQ Verbal Ability Quantitative Ability- SA Marking scheme: |
| IPMAT Rohtak |
IPMAT Rohtak can be categorized in three sections. Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Each section contains 40 questions. Making it a total of 120 questions. The exam is in MCQ format. Marking scheme: |
IPMAT tests you on your ability to think, where the right approach of solving a question becomes critical. In such case, familiarity with the topics and the type of questions asked becomes crucial. Get hold of your basics and attempt mock tests regularly. Analyse each and every question to find out your strong and weak areas. Read extensively to develop a good reading speed and acumen for the Verbal Ability section. Regularly read newspaper to keep yourself updated with the current happenings which will help you in the WAT & PI process also.
Preparation tips to keep in mind
No, the IPMAT application form for both IIM Rohtak and IIM Indore is available online only on the official website.
Yes, one mark is deducted for incorrect answer in both IPMAT Indore as well as IPMAT Rohta
Candidates need to visit the official website of IIM Indore or IIM Rohtak to apply for the IPMAT 2022 once the application form is made available on the official websites of respective colleges.