IPMAT 2026 Question Paper with Solutions (IIM Indore, 4 May 2026) — Free PDF Download
The IPMAT 2026 exam (IIM Indore) was held on 4 May 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM. On this page you'll find the real IPMAT 2026 paper pattern, the Quantitative Ability answer key, and fully solved sample questions from the actual paper — plus a free download of the complete 90-question paper with solutions. Use it to benchmark your prep for IPMAT 2027.
IPMAT 2026 Exam Snapshot
Exam date: 4 May 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Conducting body: IIM Indore
Total: 90 questions / 360 marks
Mode: Computer-based, 120 minutes
IPMAT 2026 Paper Pattern (Section-Wise)
Section 1 — QA (Short Answer): 15 questions, 60 marks, integer answers, NO negative marking
Section 2 — QA (MCQ): 30 questions, 120 marks, +4 / −1 (includes a data-caselet set)
Section 3 — Verbal Ability: 45 questions, 180 marks, +4 / −1 (40 MCQ + 5 SA para-jumbles)
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IPMAT 2026 QA — Short Answer Answer Key (Q1–Q15)
Q1: 60 · Q2: 4 · Q3: 2 · Q4: 2 · Q5: 7 · Q6: 10 · Q7: 72 · Q8: 122 · Q9: 6 · Q10: 5 · Q11: 54 · Q12: 3 · Q13: 6615 · Q14: 106 · Q15: 5
IPMAT 2026 Sample Questions with Solutions
Q1 — QA SA (Profit & Loss) · Ans: 60
Ram bought 3 oranges at Rs. 20 each and 5 mangoes at Rs. 38 each, then sold them with discounts of 25% and 20% on the marked prices of oranges and mangoes respectively. If he earned 50% profit on oranges alone and 32% overall, find the marked price of each mango.
Solution: Cost = 3×20 + 5×38 = Rs. 250. SP of oranges (50% profit on 60) = 90, so 3×0.75×O = 90 → marked price of orange O = 40. Total SP (32% on 250) = 330, so mango SP = 240 → 5×0.80×M = 240 → M = 60.
Q2 — QA SA (Number System) · Ans: 2
Find the remainder when 7^103 + 7^101 is divided by 9.
Solution: 7^103 + 7^101 = 7^101 (7² + 1) = 7^101 × 50. Mod 9: 7 ≡ −2; powers of 2 cycle every 6, and 101 mod 6 = 5 → 2^101 ≡ 5, so 7^101 ≡ 4. Also 50 ≡ 5. Hence 4 × 5 = 20 ≡ 2 (mod 9). Remainder = 2.
Q3 — QA SA (Geometry) · Ans: 7
ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral with AB = 15, BC = 20, CD = 24 and diagonal AC = 25. Find AD.
Solution: In △ABC: 15² + 20² = 625 = 25², so ∠ABC = 90°. As ABCD is cyclic, ∠ADC = 90° too. In right △ACD: AD² = AC² − CD² = 625 − 576 = 49 → AD = 7.
Q4 — QA MCQ (Logarithms) · Ans: (p+7)/(9p−2)
If log₁₈ 24 = p, then log₉₆ 108 = ?
Solution: Let a = log 2, b = log 3. p = (3a+b)/(a+2b) ⇒ a/b = (1−2p)/(p−3). Then log₉₆ 108 = (2a+3b)/(5a+b); substituting gives (p+7)/(9p−2).
Q5 — QA MCQ (Progressions) · Ans: 8
The first person donates Re. 1; each next person donates double the total already raised. If the total raised is Rs. 2187, how many people contributed?
Solution: Cumulative total after n people: Tₙ = 3·Tₙ₋₁ with T₁ = 1, so Tₙ = 3^(n−1). 3^(n−1) = 2187 = 3^7 → n = 8.
How to Use the IPMAT 2026 Paper for IPMAT 2027 Prep
Attempt it timed first: 120 minutes, exactly like the real exam, before looking at solutions.
Do QA SA strategically: no negative marking means attempt everything — never leave an SA blank.
Review topic-wise: profit & loss, number system, geometry, logarithms and progressions repeat heavily in IPMAT QA.
Build a formula sheet: note every formula you forgot — or grab our ready QA Formula Cheat Sheet on WhatsApp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the IPMAT 2026 exam held?
IPMAT 2026 (IIM Indore) was conducted on 4 May 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM as a 120-minute computer-based test.
What was the IPMAT 2026 exam pattern?
90 questions for 360 marks across three sections: QA Short Answer (15Q, 60 marks, no negative marking), QA MCQ (30Q, 120 marks, +4/−1) and Verbal Ability (45Q, 180 marks, +4/−1).
Can I download the full IPMAT 2026 question paper with solutions?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 90390 34903) and we'll send you the complete IPMAT 2026 paper — all 90 questions with detailed step-by-step solutions — as a free PDF.
Is the IPMAT 2026 paper useful for IPMAT 2027 preparation?
Absolutely. The IPMAT pattern and topic weightage are highly repetitive, so solving the 2026 paper under timed conditions is one of the best ways to benchmark your IPMAT 2027 readiness.
About the Author
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