IPMAT Guide

IPMAT Syllabus 2027: Quant, Verbal and Reasoning

No IIM publishes an official IPMAT syllabus. Here is what the tests cover, based on the section structure in the official notices and the kinds of questions seen in past papers, organised the way you should study it.

Which exam tests what Quant Verbal Logical Reasoning & DI Board syllabus overlap FAQs

By Mukesh Jain, founder, The IPM Labs · IIM Ahmedabad (AIB) & NIT Jaipur alumnus · Last updated 19 Sep 2026

Which exam tests what

Area	IPMAT Indore	IPMAT Rohtak	JIPMAT
Quantitative Ability	Two sections: multiple choice, and short answer (type in the answer)	One section	One section
Verbal Ability & Reading	One section	One section	One section (with reading comprehension)
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	No separate section	Logical Reasoning section	Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section

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Because there is no official syllabus, the lists below describe the topics that have commonly appeared. Question counts and the mix of topics change from year to year.

Quantitative Ability

Mostly Class 9–10 maths, with some Class 11–12 algebra. Speed and accuracy matter as much as the concepts.

Arithmetic

Percentages · Profit, loss and discount · Simple and compound interest · Ratio and proportion · Averages · Mixtures and alligations · Time and work · Time, speed and distance

Numbers

Number system · Divisibility and remainders · HCF and LCM · Factors · Units digit and number patterns

Algebra

Linear and quadratic equations · Inequalities and modulus · Functions and graphs · Logarithms · Sequences and series (AP, GP)

Class 11–12 topics

Permutations and combinations · Probability · Sets · Matrices and determinants

Geometry

Lines, triangles and circles · Polygons · Mensuration (areas and volumes) · Coordinate geometry · Basic trigonometry

IPMAT Indore's short-answer section has no options to check against, so you need to reach exact answers; it has no negative marking.

Verbal Ability and Reading

Verbal carries 50% of IIM Indore's aptitude score, and it appears in all three exams.

Reading comprehension

Passages on business, society, science and the arts, with questions on the main idea, inference, tone and detail.

Vocabulary

Word meanings in context · Synonyms and antonyms · Fill in the blanks · Idioms and phrases

Grammar and usage

Error spotting · Sentence correction · Subject–verb agreement, tenses, modifiers and parallel structure

Sentence arrangement

Para-jumbles · Paragraph completion · Odd sentence out

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation

A full section in IPMAT Rohtak (Logical Reasoning) and JIPMAT (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning). IPMAT Indore has no separate reasoning section.

Verbal reasoning

Series · Coding and decoding · Blood relations · Directions · Syllogisms · Statements and conclusions

Arrangements and puzzles

Linear and circular seating · Ranking and ordering · Grouping and scheduling puzzles

Data interpretation

Tables · Bar, line and pie charts · Caselets · Quick percentage and ratio calculations

How much of this is in your board syllabus?

If you take Maths in Class 11 and 12, topics like sequences, permutations and combinations, probability, sets, matrices and logarithms overlap with IPMAT. Arithmetic, reasoning and verbal skills are not taught at school in the IPMAT format and need separate practice.

Maths in Class 12 is not required for IPMAT Indore or IPMAT Rohtak under their 2026 rules. It is required if you also want to use your score for IIM Shillong.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an official IPMAT syllabus?

No. IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak and the NTA publish the sections and marking scheme, not a topic-by-topic syllabus. Topic lists like the one above are built from past papers.

Is Class 11–12 maths needed for IPMAT?

Most questions use Class 9–10 maths, but some Class 11–12 topics (permutations and combinations, probability, sequences, matrices, logarithms) have appeared, especially in IPMAT Indore's short-answer section.

Can a commerce or arts student cover the quant syllabus?

Yes. The quant is mostly school-level maths applied quickly. Students without Class 12 Maths usually need extra time on algebra and the Class 11–12 topics, so start early.

Is the syllabus the same for IPMAT Indore and Rohtak?

The quant and verbal topics overlap heavily. The differences are in structure: Indore has a short-answer quant section and no reasoning section; Rohtak has a separate Logical Reasoning section and a single 120-minute limit.

Official sources for the section structure

The IPM Labs is an independent institute and is not affiliated with any IIM. Topic lists describe commonly seen question types and are not an official syllabus.