A few of my friends graduated from IIM Indore and having read online reviews of the alumni from other IITs here are some things I got to know. 

• First, you need to check on your strengths, Aptitude or Science because both are different roads.
• Competition in IPM is - about 12k candidates appearing for the exams, 1200 are shortlisted, and 120 are selected for the course.
• If you once choose IPM you won't be able to get into the technical part but after your B.Tech, you still have a chance to go for IIMs.
• It depends on your priority to choose the career path. 
• Most of the students go with B.Tech through IIT and then MBA from the IIMs.
• IIT+IIM is the perfect combo for the industry. 
• IPM is still a new course. The IITs enjoy a legacy that is yet to be built by the IPM.
• The exposure would be more in IITs. 

The only benefit in IPM is that your career path would be set. However, for better placement opportunities going with IIT+IIM would be great. Also the placement team and the process are different for both the courses. Overall both IIT and IPM are best in their field. So make a wise choice and play within your strengths.

One of my friends is a recent alumnus of IIM Indore. He took the IPM exam and here is a brief overview of what he mentioned about the examination. 

• There is no additional section-wise time limit and you will have the liberty to compartmentalize the time as per your convenience. 
• Nonetheless, the exam strictly follows negative marking schemes, making it quite trickier. 
• You should attempt questions that are rather easier to go for and are slightly less time-consuming.
• Stay confident before taking the exam. Besides, your preparation should be top-notch, and according to the updated curriculum of the exam. 

Hope this helps answer your question. 

Both the above-mentioned options are excellent to be considered. The IIMs prepares you to manage people and processes, whereas the ISI prepares you to be excellent quants.

Many IIM graduates work as quantitative analysts, they get the highest-paying jobs. If the ISI course is more appropriate, you could take the Bachelor of Statistics course. Quantitative analysts, on the other hand, tend to wear out soon, due to heavy workload.

An IIM education provides you with a broad perspective on management as well as access to a large alumni network. So, if you want to work your way up the corporate ladder, an IIM would be a better option. At the end of the day, it's up to you to decide where your priorities lie.

IIM Indore's Integrated Program in Management is a one-of-a-kind program that anyone can opt for, regardless of what you studied in high school. There is no clear differentiation made between the various subjects based on whether they are humanities, commerce, or scientific subjects. 

One of my friends is currently enrolled in this program at IIM Indore. As per the knowledge I have gained from her about the program, the following are the subjects that can be considered as Humanities subjects:

• Sociology
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Law
• Presentation Skills
• Economics

The courses offered should not be viewed as separate subjects, but rather as a single unit with several interconnected sections.

I have a few friends from IIM Indore and according to them, it is risky to take a year-drop to prepare for IPM. Before taking a drop and preparing for IPM at IIM Indore, consider the fees which are quite high. You can even appear for the entrance exam for IPM while continuing your current college. If you end up getting selected for admission, you can discontinue your current college.

According to some of my friends studying at IIM Indore, it is renowned for its management studies. It is ranked seventh in the NIRF Ranking for Management 2020.

• They offer Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) covering the bachelor’s and Masters’ degrees. 
• You can choose to join a college after 10+2 and attempt to crack IPMAT. All you need is to satisfy the eligibility criteria. 
• Many alumni of the IIM Indore’s had secured admission in the IPM programme after joining another institute.

The course has an excellent curriculum and provides the best exposure to the students that is unparalleled to any other programmes in India. Overall, the ultimate choice depends upon your interests and what you want to be in the future.

Yes, the IPM IIM Indore entrance exam can be prepared in 10 months. Some of my friends who joined IIM Indore and opted for IPM prepared for the exam in only 9-10 months.

Although, your level of participation could not be measured in months, but can be determined by the number of hours you put in each day. Many students used to enroll in the course for the year and then choose to drop out. But on the other hand students who are from crash courses are seen to reach their goal.

All in all, concentrate on your studies. Make a proper strategy by selecting the topics which are your strengths and weaknesses and solve them accordingly. Learn time management as this will be very beneficial. Finally, you can also look for a mentor to guide you through the process.

According to my friends studying at IIM Indore, they use a process that consists of two stages to grant admission to suitable applicants to its Five-Year Integrated IPM Program.

The IPM course has a total enrollment of 121 students every year. 57 of them are from the general category, 33 from the OBC category, 18 from the SC category, 9 from the ST category and 4 from the PWD category.

The two-stage process includes:

• Screening of applications and calculation of composite scores based on stream, Secondary and Higher secondary scores, and SAT-1 scores. 
• The applicants are then shortlisted for Aptitude Test and personal interview rounds as per the prepared merit list.
• The aptitude test and personal interview round are conducted of the shortlisted candidates. 
• The aptitude test would consist of written and verbal ability questions, along with a few questions relating to the general awareness, and analytical skills of the candidates. 
• The level is the same as that of the secondary level (10+2) education system of India.

The final compost score is calculated as: Final Composite Score (FCS) = Aptitude Test (40%)+Personal Interview (60%).

After all the rounds are completed, a merit list is prepared to offer admission to eligible candidates based on the final composite score. 

The integrated IIM course offers a vast number of opportunities for the students. IPM students can be categorized into 2 branches, which are as follows. 

Students opting for PGP program: The majority of the students choose this option. The IPM students then sit for the placement process and take posts in Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, etc, the same as the PGP students who get admission through CAT. However, there are some job profiles in Consulting which do not take IPM students due to their lack of experience.

Students who choose to exit after 3 years:  Some of these students apply to different B schools in India or abroad. The course taught in the undergraduate years of the degree is mainly liberal arts. It has subjects such as Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Communication, etc. So, you can therefore pursue master’s in these courses. Some of the students start preparing for civil services.

If you continue to PGP you will get the same job opportunities and exposure as the PGP students. You also have the option to exit the course after 3 years of the UG program. 

The marks of your 10(+2) exams do not matter in your IPM entrance exams. IIM only lays stress on Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). 

Even if you drop a year it will not cause any problems but your interviewer will ask you the reason for taking the drop and how you utilized that time. Prepare your answer carefully so that you can convince them. It will only affect your chances if you let it. A big number of students take some time off to get admission to IIM.

Try to talk about your other achievements like extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities. Explain to them the reason why you have chosen to go for IPM. Answer their questions with confidence and try to make a good impression.