Solving previous year papers is the single most effective thing you can do for IPMAT prep. They show you exactly what gets asked, how hard the paper gets, and which topics repeat every year. Click on any year below to download the PDF instantly — completely free.
IPMAT Exam Pattern (Quick Reference)
IIM Indore
| Section | Format | Questions | Time | Marking |
| Quantitative Ability – SA | Short Answer | 15–20 | 40 min | +4, no negative |
| Quantitative Ability – MCQ | Multiple Choice | 20–25 | 40 min | +4, –1 |
| Verbal Ability – MCQ | Multiple Choice | 30–35 | 40 min | +4, –1 |
IIM Rohtak
| Section | Questions | Time | Marking |
| Quantitative Ability | 40 | 40 min | +4, –1 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 min | +4, –1 |
| Verbal Ability | 40 | 40 min | +4, –1 |
Important: IIM Indore’s SA section has no negative marking — always attempt every SA question, no matter what.
Year-Wise Download Table
| Year | Download Link | Difficulty Level |
| 2026 | 📥 Download PDF | Easy – Moderate |
| 2025 | 📥 Download PDF | Moderate |
| 2024 | 📥 Download PDF | Moderate |
| 2023 | 📥 Download PDF | Tough |
| 2022 | 📥 Download PDF | Moderate |
| 2021 | 📥 Download PDF | Easy – Moderate |
| 2020 | 📥 Download PDF | Tough |
| 2019 | 📥 Download PDF | Tough |
Start with 2019 or 2021 to get comfortable with the format, then move to 2023 and 2020 for advanced difficulty.
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Why Previous Year Papers Are Important
- They show you exactly which topics repeat year after year — so you stop guessing and start targeting.
- They give you a real feel for the exam’s difficulty level and time pressure before you sit in the actual hall.
- They are the most honest feedback tool available — better than any mock or coaching module.
Benefits of Solving IPMAT Previous Year Papers
- You build genuine speed and accuracy under timed conditions—something no textbook can teach you.
- You identify your weak areas early enough to actually fix them before the exam.
- You walk into the exam hall confident, not anxious — because you’ve already seen what it looks like.
Commonly Repeated Topics in IPMAT
- Quant: Logarithms, Permutations & Combinations, and Profit & Loss appear in almost every paper — prioritise these above everything else.
- Verbal: Reading Comprehension and Para Jumbles are guaranteed — no paper in the last 8 years has skipped them.
- Higher Maths (Indore SA): Matrices, Probability, and Coordinate Geometry come back every year in the Short Answer section — and they’re where most students lose marks.
How to Use These Papers Effectively
- Solve under strict 40-minute sectional timing — no exceptions
- After every paper, analyse every wrong answer before moving on
- Keep an error log — note the topic and reason for each mistake
- Re-solve the same paper after 3–4 weeks to measure improvement
- Aim to solve all 8 papers before your exam date
Also read: IPMAT vs CUET: Which is Better?
FAQs
Q. 1: How many papers should I solve?
Ans: All 8 if possible. But thorough analysis of 5 papers beats rushing through 10 without reviewing mistakes.
Q. 2: Are these papers enough for full preparation?
Ans: No — use them alongside concept resources for Higher Maths (Matrices, P&C, Probability) and VA grammar. Once concepts are solid, PYQs are your best tool.
Q. 3: Is the paper the same for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?
Ans: No. Indore has a Short Answer QA section; Rohtak has Logical Reasoning instead. If you’re applying to both, prepare for both formats.
Q. 4: When should I start solving papers?
Ans: About 2–3 months into prep, once you’ve covered basic Arithmetic and VA grammar. Don’t wait until you feel fully ready — the paper will show you what’s still missing.
