IPMAT 2027 Marking Scheme: Negative Marking, Marks Per Question and Smart Attempt Strategy

Preparing for IPMAT 2027 involves more than learning Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability. Students must also understand how their answers are evaluated.

The latest available patterns for IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak award four marks for a correct answer and deduct one mark for an incorrect multiple-choice answer.

IPMAT 2027 Marking Scheme: How Many Marks Does Each Question Carry?

Correct multiple-choice answer: +4 marks

Incorrect multiple-choice answer: −1 mark

Unattempted multiple-choice question: 0 marks

For example, consider a practice test in which you answer 30 multiple-choice questions correctly and get five incorrect.

Correct answers: 30 × 4 = 120 marks

Incorrect answers: 5 × 1 = 5 marks deducted

Net score: 115 marks

Does IPMAT Have Negative Marking?

Yes. Under the latest available patterns, negative marking applies to incorrect multiple-choice questions in both IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak.

IPMAT Indore

IPMAT Indore has three sections: Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) and Verbal Ability.

Correct short-answer response: +4 marks

Incorrect short-answer response: 0 marks

IPMAT Rohtak

IPMAT Rohtak has three main sections: Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability.

Each correct answer carries four marks, while each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of one mark.

How Should You Attempt Questions With Negative Marking?

1. Attempt questions you can solve confidently

2. Use elimination when you are uncertain

3. Do not spend too long on one question

4. Review incorrect answers after every mock

Common Mistakes Students Make With IPMAT Negative Marking

Final Thoughts

Strong Reading Comprehension skills can help you approach the Verbal Ability section with greater confidence.