IPMAT Rohtak 2026 question paper

IIM Rohtak conducted the IPMAT Rohtak 2026 exam on May 10, 2026 at 11 AM for admission to its five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM).

Quick snapshot: IPMAT Rohtak 2026 question paper — what this page gives you

• One-line summary: single-day, computer-based MCQ paper for the five-year IPM at IIM Rohtak, total marks 400 .
• What’s included here: a selection of memory-based questions from the May 10 paper with concise, stepwise solutions; section-wise analysis (Quant, VARC, LR); good-attempt recommendations; and topic weightage to guide revision.
• How to use this page: re-solve the memory-based questions under timed conditions, check the worked solutions only after attempting, and use the topic-weightage table to prioritise the next 2–4 weeks of study.

Exam basics: Format, scoring and important rules

IIM Rohtak's IPMAT 2026 paper had three sections: Quantitative Ability (Quant), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Logical Reasoning (LR). All questions were multiple-choice.

There is negative marking in IPMAT Rohtak 2026, so accuracy matters more than raw attempts. Candidates could switch freely between sections since there was no sectional time limit; this affects your test strategy because you can move to your strongest section at any time.

There were no sectional cutoffs in IPMAT Rohtak 2026. That means your final selection depends on the overall score rather than meeting minimums in each section.

Memory-based question paper (select solved questions)

Below are representative memory-based questions reported by students who took the May 10 paper. Try each on your own for 2–4 minutes, then check the short solution.

1) Direction (Simple)

Q: If a person is initially facing south and then turns 270° clockwise, which direction will he face?

Solution: Clockwise 270° = anticlockwise 90° (same net turn). From south, anticlockwise 90° → east. Answer: east.

2) Clock angle

Q: If the time is 6:30, find the angle between hour and minute hands.

Solution: Minute hand at 6 (180°). Hour hand at 6:30 → 6 + 30/60 = 6.5 hours → angle = 6.5 × 30 = 195°. Smaller angle = 195 − 180 = 15°. Answer: 15°.

3) Rank from right

Q: 50 people in a row. A person is 7th from left. Find rank from right.

Solution: Rank from right = 50 − 7 + 1 = 44. Answer: 44th from right.

4) Clock 90° count in 12 hours

Q: How many times do hour and minute hands form 90° in 12 hours?

Solution: They form 90° 22 times in 12 hours. Answer: 22.

5) Calendar day shift

Q: If 1 June 2026 is Monday, what day is 1 June 2027?

Solution: 2026 is not a leap year. Year shift = +1 day. So Monday + 1 day = Tuesday. Answer: Tuesday.

6) February 2024 Mondays

Q: If 1 Feb 2024 is Thursday, which dates in Feb 2024 are Mondays?

Solution: 1 Feb = Thu → next Monday is 5 Feb. Mondays fall every 7 days: 5, 12, 19, 26. Answer: 5, 12, 19, 26.

7) Coding sequence

Q: A = 1 + 1^2, B = 2 + 2^2 ... find code for "Bharat" (sum of codes of letters).

Solution approach: Each letter value = position n + n^2. Compute for B(2+4=6), H(8+64=72), A(1+1=2), R(18+324=342), A(2), T(20+400=420). Sum = 6+72+2+342+2+420 = 844. Answer: 844.

8) Sequence next term

Q: 3, 4, 7, 7, 13, 13, 21, 22, 35, ?

Solution idea: Pattern alternates adding Fibonacci-like or combining previous terms; students reported a trickier pattern. Work this offline and compare with peers; this is typical of series questions in VARC/Reasoning.

9) Short geometry / mensuration

Q: Toy made by mounting hemisphere on cylinder. Radius 3.5 cm, height 10 cm. Find total surface area.

Solution: Cylinder curved area = 2πrh = 2π×3.5×10 = 70π cm². Hemisphere surface area (curved) = 2πr^2 = 2π×3.5^2 = 24.5π. Total = 94.5π ≈ 94.5×3.1416 = 296.9 cm². Answer: 94.5π cm² (≈ 297 cm²).

Note: These are selected memory-based items. Several students reported doubtful options on one average question and one inequality question; treat those as ambiguous when checking unofficial answer keys.

Section-wise deep dive: Quantitative Ability

Overall difficulty: students rated Quant easy to moderate, but arithmetic-heavy and calculation-intensive. More than 50% of Quant came from arithmetic topics.

Boats and Streams emerged as the highest-weightage topic. Many questions were direct formula- or calculation-based; strong mental arithmetic helped.

Quick tactics for arithmetic-heavy Quant

• Keep a small formula sheet: time-speed-distance variants, simple interest formula, mixture ratios, percentage shortcuts.
• Use approximation only when options are well-separated. With close options, compute exactly.
• For Boats & Streams, write effective speed in both upstream and downstream cases to avoid sign errors.

Common traps

• Hidden conditions in mixture or ratio problems. Re-check what is being asked: new ratio vs final quantity.
• Banker's discount or shares questions can be unfamiliar; keep calm and apply basic formula definitions.

Section-wise deep dive: Verbal Ability & RC (VARC)

Difficulty summary: VARC was the toughest section for many because answer options were very close.

Question mix: a moderate-length RC on global politics (reported US–Iran theme), para jumbles, sentence correction, grammar fillers, vocabulary and analogies.

How to avoid traps

• For RC: read the question first, then scan paragraph for relevant lines. Eliminate options that contradict explicit statements.
• In sentence correction, prefer the most direct grammatical fix. If two options are close, choose the one that preserves sentence meaning without adding assumptions.
• For vocabulary and antonyms (example: SANGUINE), check context clues. Sanguine = optimistic; antonym = pessimistic.

Section-wise deep dive: Logical Reasoning

Why LR was scoring: most LR sets were familiar patterns: linear arrangements, matrix arrangements, blood relations, clocks/calendars, cube-cutting, and simple coding sets. These rewarded speed and pattern recognition.

Common LR sets in this paper

• Linear arrangements (4 + 4)
• Matrix arrangements (3)
• Family relations (5)
• Clocks and calendars (3 + 1)
• Cube-cutting (2)
• Series and basic puzzles

Selection strategy

• Start LR early if you are quick at arrangements; these sets give time buffer for heavy Quant.
• Skip any LR puzzle that looks multi-layered and time-consuming; come back if time remains.

Topic-wise question distribution and weightage: IPMAT Rohtak 2026 question paper

Use the table above for Quant distribution. For LR and VARC the paper leaned on arrangements, family relations, and RCs plus tight grammar questions. Prioritise arithmetic practice, arrangement sets and timed RC practice in your next two weeks.

How to turn distribution into a 2-week plan

• Week 1: Daily 90-minute Quant sessions focusing on TSD, Boats & Streams, Percentages and SI. Do 20 mixed arithmetic questions per day.
• Week 2: Alternate VARC and LR: 3 RCs per day, one paragraph-jumble set, plus one arrangement/matrix set.

Good attempts, target scores and accuracy plan

Candidates found a good overall attempt range to be 60–72 questions with strong accuracy. Sectional good attempts reported were:

Accuracy plan

• With negative marking, aim for 85–90% accuracy on attempted questions. That means if you attempt 70, target around 60–63 correct to be in a safe zone.
• Prefer leaving moderate-difficulty questions unanswered if they lower your expected accuracy.

Example target scores

• If total marks are 400 , and you attempt within the good range with high accuracy, a raw score around 280 was reported as a strong performance by students.

Common pitfalls reported by students and how to avoid them

• Calculation errors in arithmetic-heavy Quant: use short handwritten steps and double-check arithmetic for 2–3 highest-mark questions.
• Close answer choices in VARC: eliminate choices that change the meaning or add unsupported facts. When in doubt, leave.
• Time-sink puzzles in LR: flag and move on quickly; return only if time remains.

Short practice drills you can do today (30-, 60- and 90-minute sessions)

Use these drills to build speed and accuracy. Always time each drill and mark errors to revisit later.

Checklist for exam day and last-minute prep tips

• Night before: revise key formulas (TSD, SI, ratios), a short vocabulary list (20 words), and 3 LR patterns you struggle with.
• During test: start with your strongest section to build confidence. Because you can switch sections, jump to LR or VARC if Quant is taking too long.
• Mental routine: use 3 deep breaths before the test, and schedule short 30-second breaks mentally between difficult sets to reset focus.

Suggested resources and next steps for targeted improvement

Use mocks and topic-wise problem sets. Focus on high-yield Quant topics (Boats & Streams, TSD, Percentages, SI) and timed RC practice for VARC.

Action plan for the next 4 weeks

• Week 1–2: Strengthen Quant arithmetic and Boats & Streams, 90 minutes daily.
• Week 3: Increase full-section mocks to twice a week; review errors immediately.
• Week 4: Taper to light practice, revise formula sheet and 50 most common RC vocabulary items.

Final notes

IIM Rohtak's IPMAT 2026 paper rewarded accuracy, fast arithmetic, and clean LR practice. Use the memory-based questions above as quick checks, follow the sectional attempt guidelines, and prioritise arithmetic drills plus timed RC practice.

FAQs

Q1: Does IPMAT Rohtak have a sectional cutoff? A1: No. There was no sectional cutoff for IPMAT Rohtak 2026.

Q2: Can I switch between sections during the IPMAT Rohtak test? A2: Yes. Candidates could switch between sections since there was no sectional time limit.

Q3: Is 280 a good score in IPMAT Rohtak? A3: The total marks are 400 , and students considered 280 a good score based on this paper’s difficulty and feedback.

Q4: Was the paper all MCQs? A4: Yes. IIM Rohtak's IPMAT 2026 paper comprised only MCQs.

Q5: Which section was the toughest in IPMAT Rohtak 2026? A5: VARC was reported as the toughest for many candidates due to close and tricky options in grammar and vocabulary questions.

Q6: Which Quant topic had the highest weightage? A6: Boats and Streams emerged as the highest-weightage topic in Quant for IPMAT Rohtak 2026.