The journey to an IIM straight out of school is a bumpy one that includes taking the highly competitive IPMAT exams.
With an approximate 2% acceptance rate, cracking the IPMAT exams demands a thorough understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern.
IPMAT Previous year’s question papers reflect the truest picture of an examination whether it is its structure or the unmissable topics in the syllabus. So studying them becomes non-negotiable for an IPMAT aspirant.
Below are clickable links to the previous year's question paper of all the IPM exams, IPMAT-Indore, IPMAT-Rohtak, and JIPMAT.
IPMAT-Indore Previous Year Question Paper JIPMAT Previous Year Question PaperAs of 2024, below is the data on the actual competition of IPMAT aspirants for the three IPMAT exams, IPMAT-Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, & JIPMAT.
IPMAT Indore emerged as the most competitive exam out of all the IPM exams. 21,000+ applicants.
IPMAT Rohtak has maintained a steady applicant pool as compared to the previous year.
JIPMAT has experienced substantial growth, indicating increasing interest in the program.
The number of applicants jumped from 8,712 in 2023 to 12,207 in 2024, a nearly 29% increase.
The three IPM exams, IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, and JIPMAT have undergone significant changes over the years.
IPMAT Indore, in particular, has witnessed substantial changes in its pattern, in terms of the number of questions, the time duration, and the sections of the exam.
Thus, solving IPMAT previous year question papers is essential for you to get the desired score in IPMAT and JIPMAT 2025 and to secure admission calls from IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, and other renowned institutes in India
Pro-TipDo not make the mistake of sitting in the exam without referring to and studying the IPMAT Previous year's paper.
There are primarily two ways that aspirants can consider utilizing the previous year's question papers. The following two ways are mentioned below:
Many aspirants leave the IPMAT previous year's question papers for the end as they prefer taking these exams as sample papers or mock tests. These papers are the closest to the exam so it helps with analyzing performance accurately against other aspirants.
For some aspirants, IPMAT past years' papers stand as the reference point for exam patterns, syllabi, important topics, and more. These aspirants believe in taking the exam at the beginning of the preparation and refer to it all along.
While both the ways mentioned above are viable and effective, we suggest our students follow the following tips to make the best use of the IPMAT previous year’s question papers.
Note: If you are preparing for all three IPM exams, IPMAT-Indore, IPMAT-Rohtak, and JIPMAT, you must undergo the past year's papers for all three exams and not just one.
While previous year papers are essential, they should be complemented with conceptual understanding and regular practice.
While recent papers reflect the current exam pattern, analyzing a wider range can expose you to different question types.
Analyzing previous years' papers is crucial to identify high-weightage topics. Count the number of times a specific topic appears, determine the proportion of marks allocated to different topics, and understand the underlying core concepts.
While solving every question can be beneficial, it also depends on what your area of focus is.
If it's targeted improvement, focus on questions related to topics you find challenging.
To boost your confidence and momentum, by solving questions you’re good at.
Strategize your preparation by analyzing recurring question types.
