IPMAT Indore exam-day guide
IPMAT Indore · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Print or download the IPMAT Indore admit card
The admit card is released on the official IPM/IIM Indore admission portal after successful registration. Download a PDF copy and keep at least two printed copies plus one saved on your phone. Confirm the exact release window and download steps with the official portal, since the release date changes each cycle.
Carry a valid original photo ID
Bring the original ID document you declared in the application form (commonly Aadhaar, passport, PAN, or school/college ID). Photocopies and expired documents are usually not accepted. Confirm the exact list of accepted IDs and whether photocopies are permitted with the exam provider.
Carry passport-size photographs
Keep 2-3 recent colour photographs matching the one uploaded in the application. Some centres ask for a photo for the attendance sheet. Confirm the required number and specifications with the provider.
Check the reporting time and centre address
The admit card lists the test centre and reporting time. Visit or map the route a day earlier, account for traffic, and reach before the reporting time. Late entry is commonly refused; confirm the late-entry policy with the provider.
Know the test mode and duration
IPMAT Indore is a computer-based test. Confirm the exact paper pattern, number of sections, duration, and whether sectional time limits apply for your cycle on the official website, because these details have changed across years.
Confirm what is allowed inside the hall
Ball pens, pencils, rough sheets, and calculators are usually regulated. Do not assume stationery is provided or permitted. Confirm the permitted-items list with the provider before the exam.
Leave prohibited items at home or with a companion
Phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and notes are generally banned inside the testing hall. There may be no secure storage at the centre. Confirm the centre's policy on personal belongings with the provider.
Plan food, water, and medication
Eat a normal meal before reporting. Carry only what the centre permits; water bottles and medicines may need to be declared. Confirm the centre's rules on water and medication with the provider.
Prepare for the ID and biometric check
Expect document verification, possibly a photograph and biometric capture at the centre. Keep your admit card and ID accessible. Confirm the verification process with the provider.
Keep a backup of contact details
Save the exam helpline number and your registration number on your phone and on paper. If the admit card has an error, contact the provider immediately rather than at the centre.
Read the on-screen instructions carefully
The test begins with instructions and often a practice or navigation screen. Read the marking scheme and navigation rules on screen before starting, and confirm any scoring details you are unsure about with the invigilator.
Dress comfortably and in layers
Centres can be cold or warm. Avoid clothing with heavy metal that may slow security checks. Confirm any dress-code restrictions with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card; verify name, photograph, centre, and reporting time. Re-read the official instruction page for your cycle and confirm the paper pattern, duration, and permitted items. Take one full-length timed mock in exam conditions and review errors, focusing on accuracy and section strategy rather than new topics.
Revise formula sheets, grammar rules, and vocabulary lists. Practise a few quant and verbal sets under time pressure. Stop heavy new-topic study. Confirm your travel plan and, if the centre is far, arrange accommodation near it.
Pack your bag: admit card, original ID, photographs, and any permitted stationery. Charge your phone and set two alarms. Do a light revision of weak areas only. Avoid late-night study; sleep 7-8 hours. Check the weather and traffic advisories for the route.
Eat a proper breakfast, hydrate moderately, and leave with buffer time. Recheck that the admit card and ID are in your bag. Reach the centre before the reporting time and complete verification calmly. Avoid last-minute discussion of difficult questions with other candidates.
Read the on-screen instructions and note the section structure and marking scheme. Attempt easier questions first within each section, flag uncertain ones, and return if time permits. Watch the clock and keep a few minutes for review. Avoid random guessing if negative marking applies; confirm the marking scheme on screen. If a technical issue occurs, raise your hand and inform the invigilator immediately.
Note your rough attempt count and any doubts while memory is fresh. Keep the admit card and registration details for later stages. Wait for the official answer key and result announcements on the portal, and confirm the counselling and interview process and dates with the provider.
Rules to check
Carry the admit card and the original photo ID declared in your application; entry is commonly refused without both. Confirm the accepted ID list and whether photocopies are allowed with the exam provider.
Reach the centre by the reporting time printed on the admit card. Late entry is usually not permitted; confirm the late-entry and gate-closing policy with the provider.
Do not carry phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or notes into the testing hall. Confirm the list of prohibited items and any storage facility with the provider.
Follow all invigilator instructions, including verification, seating, and biometric capture. Any misconduct can lead to disqualification; confirm the conduct and unfair-means policy with the provider.
Breaks are generally not provided during the computer-based test. Confirm the duration, section structure, and any break policy for your cycle with the provider.
Understand the marking scheme before you start: negative marking may apply to some or all questions. Confirm the exact scoring rules on the official website or on-screen instructions.
Do not share or discuss question content during or after the test in ways prohibited by the provider. Confirm the confidentiality rules with the exam authority.
If a technical problem occurs, stay calm and immediately raise it with the invigilator; do not attempt to fix equipment yourself. Confirm the centre's procedure for reporting issues with the provider.