IPM Aptitude Test 2026 โ Complete Syllabus
The full topic list with subject breakdown, weightage, and study resources. Updated April 2026.
Subjects: Aptitude (48 topics) ยท Mathematics (52 topics) ยท Reasoning (37 topics)
Number Systems and Arithmetic
Number Properties and Operations
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionseasyโ 2h studyCovers basic arithmetic operations, number properties, and their applications in solving problems.
arithmeticnumber theoryoperationsFractions and Decimals
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionseasyโ 2h studyDeals with operations and comparisons involving fractions and decimal numbers.
fractionsdecimalsarithmeticHCF and LCM
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 3h studyFocuses on finding the Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple of numbers and their applications.
hcflcmnumber theorySquare Roots and Perfect Squares
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questioneasyโ 1h studyInvolves finding square roots and identifying perfect square numbers.
square rootperfect squarenumber theoryNumber Line Representation
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questioneasyโ 1h studyUnderstanding and interpreting numbers on a number line, including positive and negative values.
number linevaluesrepresentationBasic Arithmetic Operations
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionseasyโ 2h studyPerforming fundamental arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction on a series of numbers.
arithmeticoperationsadditionsubtractionAlgebraic Expressions and Equations
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyEvaluating algebraic expressions and solving simple equations.
algebraexpressionsequationsevaluationNumber Properties and Patterns
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyIdentifying and applying properties of numbers, including sequences and arithmetic progressions.
number theorypatternssequencesarithmetic progressionFractions and Averages
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questioneasyโ 1h studyCalculating the average of a set of fractions.
fractionsaveragemeanRatio and Proportion
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studySolving problems involving ratios and proportions, including business partnerships.
ratioproportionpartnershipsharingPerfect Squares and Square Roots
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyFinding the least number to multiply to make a number a perfect square and related problems.
squaressquare rootsperfect squaresnumber theoryWord Problems (General)
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studySolving diverse word problems that require application of basic arithmetic and number concepts.
word problemsapplicationproblem solving
Algebra
Algebraic Expressions and Simplification
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 3h studyCovers simplification of algebraic expressions involving variables and operations.
algebrasimplificationexpressionsEquations and Inequalities
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 7.0% ยท ~3 questionsmediumโ 4h studySolving linear and quadratic equations, and understanding inequalities.
algebraequationsinequalitiesPerfect Squares in Algebra
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyIdentifying and forming perfect square algebraic expressions.
algebraperfect squarequadratic
Geometry
Angles and Polygons
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 7.0% ยท ~3 questionsmediumโ 4h studyProperties of angles, triangles, and regular polygons, including interior and exterior angles.
geometryanglespolygonsTriangles and their Properties
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 7.0% ยท ~3 questionsmediumโ 4h studyFocuses on types of triangles, their properties, and angle relationships.
geometrytrianglesisoscelesright-angledCircles and Spheres
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyUnderstanding properties, volume, and surface area of spheres and related calculations.
geometrycirclespherevolumesurface area
Mensuration
Volume and Surface Area Conversion
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyProblems involving melting and recasting of solids, converting between shapes.
mensurationvolumesurface areaconversion
Geometry and Mensuration
Polygons and Angles
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studyCalculating angles of regular polygons, including exterior and interior angles.
polygonsanglesexterior anglesinterior anglesLines and Transversals
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questioneasyโ 1h studyIdentifying and understanding angle relationships formed by parallel lines and transversals.
linestransversalsanglesparallel linesArea and Perimeter
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studyCalculating area and perimeter of geometric shapes like squares and rectangles.
areaperimeterrectanglessquaresshapesCircles and Related Concepts
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyUnderstanding concepts related to circles, including circumference and area.
circlescircumferenceareageometry3D Shapes and Volume/Surface Area
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studyCalculating surface area and understanding volume concepts for 3D shapes like cubes and cuboids.
cubescuboidssurface areavolumemensurationGeometric Patterns and Sequences
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyAnalyzing geometric patterns and sequences, often related to perimeter calculations.
geometrypatternssequencestilesperimeterCoordinate Geometry Basics
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyUnderstanding basic concepts of coordinate geometry, including lines and their equations.
coordinate geometrylinesequationsgraphs
Commercial Mathematics
Percentage, Profit and Loss
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 10.0% ยท ~4 questionsmediumโ 5h studyCalculations related to profit, loss, discounts, and percentage changes.
percentageprofitlossdiscountSimple Interest and Compound Interest
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 7.0% ยท ~3 questionsmediumโ 4h studyUnderstanding and calculating simple and compound interest.
interestsimple interestcompound interestPartnership
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 3h studyProblems related to business partnerships and profit/loss distribution.
partnershipbusinessprofit sharingTime, Speed and Distance
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 7.0% ยท ~3 questionsmediumโ 4h studyCalculations involving time, speed, and distance, including problems with trains and average speeds.
timespeeddistancetrainsaverage speed
Data Interpretation and Analysis
Bar Graphs and Data Interpretation
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studyInterpreting data presented in bar graphs and answering questions based on the visual representation.
data interpretationbar graphsanalysisstatisticsAverages
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionseasyโ 2h studyCalculating and applying the concept of averages to sets of data.
averagemeandata analysisData Sufficiency and Interpretation
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 3h studyInterpreting data presented in various formats like charts and tables, and determining data sufficiency.
data interpretationdata sufficiencychartsgraphsLogical Reasoning with Data
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyApplying logical reasoning to analyze and compare data presented in graphical formats.
logical reasoningdata analysiscomparisongraphs
Logical Reasoning
Number Series and Analogies
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 3h studyIdentifying patterns in number series and solving analogy-based problems.
logical reasoningnumber seriesanalogyNumber Series and Puzzles
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studySolving number series and logic puzzles that require pattern recognition and deduction.
logical reasoningnumber seriespuzzlespatternsArrangement Puzzles
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studySolving puzzles that involve arranging items or numbers based on given conditions.
logical reasoningarrangementpuzzlesorderingProblem Solving and Critical Thinking
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionshardโ 4h studyApplying logical deduction and critical thinking to solve complex problems.
logical reasoningproblem solvingcritical thinkingGeometric Reasoning
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyApplying logical reasoning to geometric problems involving angles and parallel lines.
logical reasoninggeometryanglesparallel linestransversals
Quantitative Aptitude
Work and Time
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studySolving problems related to the time taken to complete work by individuals or groups.
work and timeefficiencycompletionAges
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studySolving problems related to the ages of individuals or groups, often involving averages.
agesaverage agefamilySimple Interest
HIGH WEIGHTAGEWeightage: 5.0% ยท ~2 questionsmediumโ 2h studyCalculating simple interest, principal, rate, or time given other parameters.
simple interestprincipalratetimeamountSpeed, Distance, and Time
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studySolving problems involving speed, distance, and time, including calculating ratios of speeds.
speeddistancetimeratiovehiclesCost Price, Selling Price, and Profit/Loss
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studySolving problems related to cost price, selling price, and profit/loss scenarios involving multiple items.
cost priceselling priceprofitlossapplesMensuration - Unit Conversions and Applications
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyApplying mensuration concepts, including unit conversions, to calculate distances covered by rotating objects.
mensurationunit conversionareawheelsdistanceAverages with Discarded Values
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyCalculating the average of remaining numbers after certain values are discarded from a set.
averagemeandiscarded valuesstatisticsSimple Interest - Monthly Interest
Weightage: 3.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 1h studyCalculating the principal amount required to earn a specific monthly interest at a given rate.
simple interestmonthly interestprincipalrateVolume and Water Displacement
Weightage: 4.0% ยท ~1 questionmediumโ 2h studyCalculating the rise in water level due to the immersion of a 3D object in a container.
volumecubeswater displacementtanksmensuration
Exam Insight
Percentage, Profit and Loss (10.0%), Equations and Inequalities (7.0%), Angles and Polygons (7.0%) together make up 24.0% of the Aptitude paper. Master these topics for maximum ROI.
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