The 2013-18 group received a dual degree with a BA Foundations in Management and an MBA last year, and the later batches are anticipated to receive the same. The degrees conferred are in accordance with UGC guidelines.

The life of a student pursuing IPM at IIM Indore can be very hectic. Over the years, IPM has evolved a lot and is attracting more and more students as the years go by.

It is a tiring course, however. There is a lot of diversity in the IPM course. It also has a Student Activity Council (SAC). Its function is to organize events for the students in various domains. It is also in charge of conducting other activities and festivals on the campus and also acts as a bridge between IPM and IIM Indore.

This council has four committees, three clubs, 12 special interest groups, and the main teams of the national-level festivals of IPM.

The three clubs of IPM are as follows. 

• IPM Activity Club: This club is in charge of organizing various activities for the students and also provides opportunities for honing their co-curricular skills. This club also aims to improve the social life of the students. It also takes steps to organize trips for the students and organizing well-earned breaks for them.
• IPM Entrepreneurship Cell: IPM tries its best to promote entrepreneurship by facilitating a channel of resources of value. The E-cell offers opportunities for live projects and internships to enhance their experience and have an in-depth knowledge of the industry. 
• IPM Social Club: The social club of IPM called ‘AASHA’ strives to educate and provide opportunities to members of IIM Indore to give to society. In the last few years, this cell has conducted blood donation camps, workshops, evening schools, and other social service events.

The hostels are allotted to the students of IPM as per what year they are in for the first three years. The rooms are well-furnished with a television area, and indoor games like badminton and tennis. There is wifi too.

IIM Indore boasts of an enviable sports complex. There are state-of-the-art facilities for both indoor and outdoor games. The fitness instructors guide the students through their expertise through strength training, aerobics training, flexibility training, cardiovascular training, etc.

The infrastructure of IIM Indore is pretty good. The institute has good classrooms and a big auditorium. There is also a library for the students.

Apart from these, IIM Indore also has a full-size swimming pool, courts for tennis and badminton. There is also a playing area for football and also a gym for the students.

There are mass facilities available 24/7. There are also shops inside the campus from where you can buy whatever you require.

IPM offered by IIM Indore is a relatively new course. The lack of awareness regarding the course may have been a reason for regret for some students who joined initially. Here are some of the factors regarding the course which can be a bit concerning. 

• The course fee is too high. So, it may not be a good choice in terms of ROI.
• It’s a long-term commitment since the course is 5 years long.
• Although IPM students sit alongside the PGP students for placements, some companies may prefer PGP students over IPM. As companies tend to consider IPM students as freshers, the average CTC offered to IPM students is less as compared to PGP students. 
• IPM course curriculum is still experimental.

These are some of the things that students find most concerning about the IPM course. 

IPM from IIM Indore is a Five-Year Integrated Programme. In this course, the participants are awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and the Master of Business Administration (under the Dual Degree Programme) by IIM Indore on the completion of the program.

On completion of the IPM course, the students get an IDM, “Integrated Diploma in management." 

IIM Indore conducts an entrance exam called IPMAT (IPM Aptitude Test) for inducting students in its 5-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) course, the form for which is usually released in the month of May each year.

The test has three sections, i.e. Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer), and Verbal Ability (VA). So naturally Mathematics and English are the two subjects you should focus on to ace the exam. In mathematics topics such as probability, trigonometry, mensuration topics such as area, volume and perimeter should be your top priority. A good grip on class 10 mathematics will definitely help you.

In English, you need to be proficient in the language. Grammar, reading comprehension through paragraphs, and punctuations are some of the most important topics to cover in the language section. I hope if you practice enough, you can easily cross the cutoff of the test.