IPMAT Indore Marking Scheme 2026: Marks & Weightage

Last Updated on 04 Aug 2026

Overview Eligibility Syllabus Pattern PYQ Papers Sample Papers Registration Cut Off Dates Admit Card Results

IPMAT Indore marking scheme 2026 is defined by IIM Indore. There are three sections, and the mark distribution differs in each. There is a 1-mark penalty for each incorrect answer, making the exam difficult to pass. The total marks for IPMAT Indore are 360 for 90 questions, with 40 minutes per question.

To understand the marking criteria, check the details that inform you about the sectional marks distribution and negative marking rules that will help you understand the exam better.

Table Of Contents

CLAT PG: All About CLAT Postgraduate Exam for LLM

IPMAT Indore Marking Scheme 2026: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
IPMAT Indore total marks	360
IPMAT Indore total questions	90
Number of sections in the IPMAT Indore question paper	- MCQ: Quantitative Aptitude - Short Answer: Quantitative Aptitude - MCQ: Verbal Ability
Marks per section	- Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs): 120 - Quantitative Aptitude (SA): 60 - Verbal Ability (MCQs): 180
Mark per question	4 marks
Negative marking	-1 (Only for MCQs not applicable to SA)

Upcoming Exam:

IPMAT 2027
IPMAT 2028

Section-wise IPMAT Indore Marks Distribution 2026

The IPMAT Indore 2026 question paper includes 30 MCQs on Quantitative, 15 Short Answer questions on Quantitative Aptitude, and 45 MCQs on Verbal Ability. Check the detailed section-wise IIM Indore marking scheme.

Section 1: MCQ - Quantitative Aptitude

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	30
Maximum marks	120
Marks per question	4 marks
Negative mark per question	1 mark
Duration	40 minutes

Section II: Short Answer - Quantitative Aptitude

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	15
Maximum marks	60
Marks per question	4 marks
Negative mark per question	1 mark
Duration	40 minutes

Section III: MCQ - Verbal Ability

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	45
Maximum Marks	180
Marks per question	4 marks
Negative mark per question	1 mark
Duration	40 minutes

Explore important resources for IPMAT exam:

IPMAT Registration	IPMAT Indore vs IPMAT Rohtak
IPMAT Cut Off	IPMAT Syllabus

Marking Scheme of IPMAT Rohtak vs IPMAT Indore

Aspects	IPMAT Indore	IPMAT Rohtak
Number of sections	No. of Sections: 3 sections- - Quantitative Aptitude: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - Quantitative Aptitude: Sort Answer Type Question (SA) - Verbal Reasoning: MCQs	No. of Sections: 3 sections- - Quantitative Aptitude - Logical Reasoning - Verbal Ability (Legal Reasoning- this section is for candidates opting for the Integrated Programme in Law ) (All in MCQs format)
Marking Scheme	Correct answer: +4 for each Incorrect: -1 for each (No negative marking in SA)	Correct answer: +4 for each Incorrect: -1 for each
Total questions	90	120
Total marks	360	480
Sectional time limit	40 minutes each section	No sectional time limit. Total duration is 120 minutes

How to Avoid Negative Marking in IPMAT Indore Exam 2026?

To avoid negative marking, here are a few tips that you can follow to avoid getting negatively marked during the IPMAT Indore exam.

Read the questions carefully before you answer any questions, and look for keywords that help you answer the question.
If you don’t know the answer, you can use the elimination method to get the most accurate answer. However, you can skip if you do not have any knowledge about the asked question to avoid negative marking.
Do not waste your time on a single question since there is a sectional time limit. You can mark it for review and attempt it later if you get time.

More helpful resources for the IPMAT Rohtak exam:

IPMAT Rohtak: All details	IPMAT Rohtak Cut Off
IPMAT Rohtak Admit Card	IPMAT Rohtak Registration
IPMAT Rohtak syllabus	IPMAT Rohtak Exam Date
IPMAT Rohtak Exam Pattern	IPMAT Indore Exam analysis
IPMAT Rohtak 2026 question paper	IPMAT Rohtak exam centres
IPMAT Rohtak Exam analysis	IPMAT Rohtak Selection Process
IPMAT Rohtak Marking Scheme	IPMAT Rohtak Seats 2026
IPMAT Rohtak Answer Key	IPMAT Rohtak Eligibility
IPMAT Rohtak Sample Papers	IPMAT Rohtak Result

More important resources for IPMAT Indore:

IPMAT Indore Cut Off	IPMAT Indore Seats
IPMAT Indore Registration	IPMAT Indore Colleges
IPMAT Indore Selection Process	IPMAT Indore Admit Card
IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern	IPMAT Indore Syllabus
IPMAT Indore Exam Centres	IPMAT Indore Answer Key
IPMAT Indore Eligibility Criteria 2026	IPMAT Indore Exam Date
IPMAT Indore Objection Window

FAQs On IPMAT Indore Marking Scheme

According to the IPMAT marking scheme, there are 3 sections- 30 MCQ-type questions on Quantitative Aptitude, 15 Short Answer-type questions on Quantitative Aptitude, and 45 MCQs on Verbal Ability. Each question carries 4 marks, with a 1-mark penalty for each incorrect response.

Yes. The IPMAT Indore marking scheme differs from that of IPMAT Rohtak. IPMAT Indore has three sections- MCQ-based Quant, Short Answer-type questions on Quant and MCQs on Verbal Ability. Whereas, in the case of IPMAT Rohtak, there are 3 sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning.

IPMAT Indore question paper includes 90 questions divided into three sections: 30 QA-MCQs, 15 QA-Short Answers, and 45 Verbal Ability MCQs. Candidates are allotted exactly 40 minutes per section, and they cannot switch between sections during the exam.

The safe score for IPMAT Indore is 200+ marks. However, if you score 250+ marks in IPMAT Indore, you can easily secure a seat at IIM Indore.

Out of a total of 360 marks, a score of 300 is considered excellent and usually guarantees a call for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Scoring between 200 and 220 is often sufficient to clear the cutoffs for the general category, depending on the year's difficulty.

It is difficult to qualify the IPMAT in just one month of preparation; however, if you have been preparing for a long time, a month before the exam, your focus should be on the high-weightage chapters, consistency is revision and solving full-length mock tests, and mastering the IPMAT Indore marking scheme to avoid negative marks.

For Quantitative Aptitude, focus on Arithmetic, Algebra, and Number Systems. For the Verbal Ability section, prioritise Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, and Vocabulary, as these carry the maximum weightage in the IPMAT Indore marks distribution.

Nidhi Priya

Content Team Lead

Nidhi Priya has over 6 years of experience in EdTech content and SEO. She specializes in content strategy, organic growth, and mentoring editorial teams, with previous experience at iQuanta, CollegeDekho, and Careers360.

View All Posted By Nidhi Priya

Also Read : Online IPMAT Coaching , IPMAT Mock Tests , IPMAT Study Material