What's the secret to cracking the IPM entrance at IIM Indore?

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Divya Dhargawe Posted On - Dec 24, 2021

IPM from Indian Institute of Management Indore (2022)

According to some of my friends studying at IIM Indore it is your hard work and skills that would be your best companion in cracking the IPM entrance at IIM Indore.

There are a few stages in cracking IPM entrance. They are as follows:

IPMAT

For cracking this stage you would require to have a decent knowledge of your 11th and 12th mathematical topics.
Topics such as sets, functions, probability, permutations and combinations, algebra, coordinate geometry, areas and volumes, matrices would be necessary.
For solving these topics in the quantitative section, you would be assigned limited time.
The questions are usually tough.
A total of 60 questions would be provided for you to solve in 75 minutes.
However, the cutoff is 40 marks.
To score well, it is advisable that you sort the logical reasoning questions beforehand to have enough time in your hand to solve other mathematical questions.
Begin with solving simpler mathematical questions.
Next is the verbal section. This section consists of a medium level of vocabulary questions and passage-solving questions.
If you are fluent in English then this section would be easy. It is advisable to read English newspapers on a daily basis.

WAT and the Interview

These take place simultaneously.
WAT is conducted to assess the candidate’s level of English proficiency.
It is an essay writing question.
You need to keep up with the recent events to have an upper hand in WAT.
The Interview is a little complicated.
The questions are usually asked from your core subjects.
Questions related to current events and related to politics are also asked in the interview.

Do not hesitate while answering and confidently answer the questions asked and you would be able to crack the exam easily.

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Dishat Rastogi Posted On - Aug 19, 2020

IPM from Indian Institute of Management Indore (2020)

There is no secret to crack IPM entrance or IPMAT. It requires consistency and sustained smart work. As per the previous year's trends, scoring 170-180 marks in the exam is considered a decent score for a general category candidate. The following tips will help in effective preparation for IPMAT:

Focus on the Basics: Be thorough with the basic concepts of Mathematics from class 6 to class 12, and English Grammar from class 6 to class 10. Revise regularly and practice according to these concepts..
Practice more: Practice all levels of difficulty of questions of each chapter. Focus on strengths and weaknesses.
Follow an effective schedule: The preparation backed by a rigorous schedule will yield high dividends.
Mental Calculations: Learn and practice to calculate faster mentally. It works wonders during the exam.
Mock Tests: Attempt as many mock tests as you can. Nothing can replace the mock tests in a sound strategy to crack any exam. Practicing mocks gives a much-needed exposure to real-time exam environments with similar questions.
Analyze every mock result: This is a crucial step in your preparation. Ensure that you spend at least 3-4 hours qualitatively analyzing each mock in which you appear. Reattempt the paper before looking at solutions. It will help you better understand the question type that you should probably leave or how to solve them correctly and lead to bridging the gap in IPMAT cut-off and your preparation.
Don't delay your preparation: Do not wait for your boards to finish kickstarting your IPMAT preparation. Dive into IPMAT preparation right away so that you can keep IPMAT studies aside with no worries during your boards. It is recommended taking sectional tests and mocks regularly. This will keep your preparation and strategy on track.