The IPMAT Indore 2025 exam took place recently, and in this detailed breakdown, Tejas and Pranav from FundaMakers walk you through the paper’s structure, the difficulty level across sections, expected cut-offs, and proven strategies you can use, whether you’ve taken the exam or are preparing for next year.
Watch the full video here
Section-wise Difficulty Level Analysis
| Section | Difficulty Level | Key Observations |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Moderate to Difficult | Lengthy questions, high calculation load |
| DILR | Moderate | Sets were solvable but required good time management |
| Verbal Ability (VA) | Easy to Moderate | Direct questions, RCs slightly tricky but manageable |
1. Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Students faced 6–8 questions involving long calculations, especially in Algebra and Arithmetic.
- Heavy time consumption was a major issue.
- Few conceptual traps were included—solving these required presence of mind + accuracy.
Tejas’ Tip: “Don’t attempt everything. Focus on accuracy in 10–12 questions you are confident in.”
2. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- 4 sets were given.
- According to Pranav, 2 out of 4 sets were easily doable within 10 minutes each.
- The other sets were time-heavy and meant to confuse.
Strategy: Students who skipped one tough set and focused on solving the rest with high accuracy had a much better score.
3. Verbal Ability (VA)
- Surprisingly easy for many students.
- RCs were shorter than expected, and VA had questions on sentence reordering, grammar, and vocabulary.
- However, speed reading was critical.
Students who practiced RC + Para-jumbles combos were able to breeze through this section.
Expected IPMAT Indore 2025 Cut-Offs (Predicted)
| Category | Overall Cut-Off (Estimated) | Sectional (QA) | Sectional (DILR) | Sectional (VA) |
| General (UR) | 130–135 | 40–45 | 35–40 | 25–30 |
| EWS/OBC | 110–120 | 35–40 | 30–35 | 22–25 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 90–100 | 28–35 | 25–30 | 18–22 |
Note: These are approximate figures based on student inputs and trend analysis. Official cut-offs may vary slightly.
Time Management Strategy
Here’s the ideal time allocation strategy for maximum output:
| Section | Time Allocation (mins) | Strategy |
| QA | 35 | Attempt confident questions first |
| DILR | 35 | Skip confusing sets quickly |
| VA | 30 | Speed reading + attempt all easy VA parts |
Total Exam Time: 100 minutes
Focus on accuracy over attempts to maximize your net score.
Key Takeaways for Future Aspirants
- Don’t fall for the “attempt everything” trap.
- Practice mock papers that replicate IPMAT’s length + logic trap structure.
- Build stamina for QA’s long calculations.
- Develop a 3-second rule for DILR: If you don’t see a pattern quickly—move on.
- Use mock reviews + error logs to refine accuracy in weak areas.
FundaMakers’ Recommendation
Start preparing for IPMAT with mock test series that mimic actual exam patterns. At FundaMakers, we’ve curated:
- 30+ full-length IPMAT mocks
- Sectional tests based on trend analysis
- One-on-one mentor reviews after every mock
- Video lessons on every concept tested in IPMAT
Don’t Miss the Full Discussion
Watch the full analysis on YouTube to hear directly from Tejas and Pranav.
They break down not just the paper but also mindset, pressure-handling, and score-maximizing hacks.
Read more: Top 5 Mistakes IPMAT Aspirants Make and How to Fix Them
