About IPM

IIM Indore launched a unique program of a 5-year Integrated Programme in Management in 2011.
The program admits the students after they have completed their class 12th from India and few
internationally recognized boards of secondary education.
The objective of the program is to develop student’s core competencies in the area of analytical
thinking, interpersonal development, decision making along with ethical orientation. After
completing the 5 years program, the student will be awarded with the degree of Masters of
Management Studies by IIM Indore. And if a student wish to exit after 3 years, he will be awarded
with the degree of BBA.

Reasons to join IPM:

 There are high chances of making it to the IIM as the competition is comparatively low
compared to other MBA entrance exam. Around 22000 students appeared last year for IPM
 Education: It has a well-structured curriculum
 IIM Brand Value: The unmatched IIM degree adds value to a candidate’s portfolio.
 Placements: an IPM graduate gets an average salary package of around 16 lakhs.

IPM Program, IIM Indore

IIM Indore is one of the prestigious B school in India. It is Ranked 7 by NIRF 2020 for MBA. IPM
Program was launched in 2011 by IIM Indore, it is the five-year Integrated Program and is meant for
the students with high managerial aspirations and carries the IIM brand ensuring great career
growth. After IIM Indore has launched the program, IIM Rohtak also introduced the Integrated
Program in their curriculum

How to Apply?

 Candidates are required to fill the registration form for applying to IIM Indore IPM Program,
which aims at evaluating candidate’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular
activities
 The application fee for IIM Indore, IPM Program is Rs. 4,130/-

IPM Indore Eligibility

 Candidates need to score a minimum of 60% in 10 th and or equivalent examinations for

general category
 relaxation of 5% for the candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD category
 The age limit is 22 years as on July 31, 2021
 Candidates who have appeared for 12th standard are also eligible to apply
 If some candidates are awarded grade points instead of marks, the conversion of grades to
percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the board or the
authority.
 Candidates pursuing their 12th standard from any international schools affiliated to foreign
boards are also eligible
About IPMAT

IIM Indore for admission to its five-year course, conducts an aptitude test, IPMAT. For admission in
IPM program, candidates have to first go through the IPMAT exam and the shortlisted candidates
then further go through various selection rounds. Along with IIM Rohtak, Nirma University also
accepts IPMAT scores for admission to its BBA-MBA integrated program.

IPM Indore Selection Process: 

IIM IPM candidates are selected on the basis of their overall performance in the entrance exam,
which is the Aptitude Test, after qualifying the AT the students will be shortlisted for the Video
Based Assessment.

Stage 1: Candidates who are fulfilling the eligibility criteria will then have to submit their application
for the IIM IPM

Stage 2: Candidates then go through the Aptitude Test (AT) which is to be conducted across the
various cities in the country.

Stage 3:  The minimum cut-off marks in the each section of IPM are decided by the admission
committee.

Stage 4: On the basis of the merit list candidates are shortlisted for Video Based Assessment.

Video Based Assessment: Candidates who are shortlisted for the Video Based Assessment will be
required to upload a self-recorded video within a given time period. Candidates have to make the
video based on the set of questions given to them.

Note- Candidates who fail to upload the self-recorded video in the given time frame will be
disqualified from the further selection process.

Stage 5: For the final selection of the students for admission to IIM IPM, a merit list (category wise)
based on the composite score is generated.
IIM IPM reservation of the seats:-
As per the government of India reservation rights and policies, the percentages of seats reserved
are:-
1.  27% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the NC-OBC
2.  15% seats are reserved for the Scheduled Caste
3.  7.5% seats are reserved for the Scheduled Tribe
4.  4% seats are reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections
5.  5% seats are reserved for the Persons with PwD.
Total seats for IPM in IIM Indore
Intake of IIM Indore for Integrated Programme in Management is around 150 students.
IPMAT Exam Preparation Strategy
IPMAT tests you on the basis of your ability to think. Analyse each question to identify your strength
and weakness in a particular field. Extensive reading is required to develop a good speed and
acumen for the Verbal Ability section. Keep yourself updated by regularly reading newspaper and be
thorough with the current things happenings which will help you in the WAT & PI process also.  
Some preparation tips
 To the syllabus of the exam, design a proper time table
 Cover all the topics and concepts.
 Do mock tests and practice tests regularly.
 Analyze the tests taken, recognize the weak areas, and work accordingly, this is the most
important step.

IPM Program Structure

 The IPM program at IIM Indore comprises of 15 terms spread across 5 years.
 There are 3 term of 3 month duration each year. The IPM Programme is divided into parts.
The first part is all about basic foundation courses and the second part focuses on the
management. Internship is mandatory part of the program.
 Each student is required to undergo a business internship at the end of the academic year.
 Every year, the students will undergo various projects which include immersive learning
opportunities in the form of research work with faculty of IIM Indore
 Placement opportunities will be provided to the students who complete full five years of
course of studies.

IPM Indore Course Curriculum

The IPM program has 4 core parts:
 Mathematics
 Statistics
 Humanities
 Economics
Apart from these four other courses like Marketing Management, HRM, General Management,
Business Communication, Foreign languages etc are also a part of the IPM program. The courses
offered by IIM Indore in the fourth and fifth year of the IPM program are identical to the curriculum
of the PGP program.
Course Outline for the first 3 years
Psychology, Sociology, Political
Mathematics, Statistics,
Science, Foundations of Others
Economics
Management
 Foundation Courses in
Maths & Statistics
 Game Theory  Introduction to  Humanities
 Optimisation Sociology & Psychology
 Stochastic Modelling  India & World Politics  Literature

 Spreadsheet Modelling  Public Administration  Languages:

 Mathematical Modelling  International Relations English, French,

 Micro and  Business, Government Spanish, German

Macroeconomics and Society  Communication

 Indian Economy  Business History & Presentation

 Money, Banking and  Principles of Skills

Finance Management  Dance, Music

 Econometrics
 International Trade

Course Outline for4th and 5th Year

 Communication  Economics  Finance &

 Humanities & Social  Information Systems Accounting
Sciences  Operations Management  Marketing
 OB & HR  Himalaya Outbound  Strategy
 Rural Immersion Programme  Industry Visit
Programme  Quantitative Techniques Workshop
 Other Optional  
Workshops

In addition to the academic courses, students get the opportunity to participate in a various co-
curricular activities which sharpen their managerial skills.

Internship
The IPM program includes a business internship program in between the 4th and 5th year of the IPM
program.
IIM Indore IPM Course Fees
Course fee for resident Course fee for Non-Resident Indians(NRI)
Stages
Indians and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
For the first 3
Rs.4 lakhs per annum Rs.6 lakhs per annum
years
For the 4th and
5th year As per the prevailing PGP fees

Placements
The highest salary offered at IIM Indore was 50 LPA, and the average salary for the batch was around
22.85 LPA for the last batch. The major roles offered in domains such as Sales & Marketing (32%),
IT/Analytics (21%), Consulting (15%), Finance (12%), HR (3%) and Operations (2%).
Major recruiters are: Accenture, ACG, Amazon, Cipla, Asian Paints, Capgemini, Deloitte, EY, Flipkart,
HP and IBM