Why choose IPMAT after class 12th? Top 5 benefits of the 5 year IIM program.
Are you a 17 year old kid who has just taken class 12th boards? We know that everyone around you might be discussing which courses should their children pursue, or probably your friends talking about which courses they will start preparing for. So, in the midst of everyone debating on engineering vs B.com or DU vs any private college or may be something else like CA, or CS etc, and you suddenly notice a headline saying, “Get into IIM after class 12th.” Amazing, isn’t it? Or does it sound too good to be true? Well, let us tell you that it is not impossible. It is a dream to be followed and made true. It’s IPMAT- the integrated programme in management aptitude test. This test is your gateway to India’s top IIMs without you writing the CAT exam. Yes, we really mean it. Let us discuss the same in detail for your better understanding. Keep reading to know everything you should know.
What is IPMAT
The IPMAT (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test) is an entrance exam conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak (and now a few other IIMs too) for their five-year integrated management program. The test is basically designed for students who have given the exam of class 12th and aim to build a strong base in management right from day 1. This is designed for those students who, instead of spending 3 years of their graduation and then another year or so for preparing for CAT, they choose to join IIM after appearing for IPMAT. This can be considered as a fast track to the IIM dream : that dream that saves your time, efforts and uncertainty, for sure.
IPM: A unique program
Since we have talked about the IPMAT, let us also understand why you should choose this exam and what makes it stand apart. So, IPM is a dual degree program, which is of 5 years, which combines a BBA (or equivalent undergraduate) phase with MBA (Post graduate) phase. But, you should not confuse the same with the longer version of MBA. It is not the longer version of MBA. It is in fact, entirely different journey of education. This program is curated for young students who aim high, who dream of business leadership and entrepreneurship. This is for the students who are ambitious and dream of global management roles.
Do you know what is better? Guys, you are trained the IIM way right from day 1. You get the energy and vibe of IIM right from your day 1 in this course. Do you know why? It is because you will be learning from the top-notch faculty of the industry. You will be learning from peer-learning. The case studies you will be taken through will let you explore and give you the exposure that most students get only after completing a degree.
Why choose IPMAT after Class 12?
Now let’s understand, is it a good idea to pursue IPMAT after 12th? If yes, why and how. Let us break down the benefits of appearing for IPMAT after 12th. Let us take you to some real benefits, relatable and future proof ones.
1. Early Entry into IIM: A Dream Come True
If you ask any MBA aspirant, then you would notice that getting in to IIM is a dream that actually takes years of preparation. To become fully prepared to get admission in any IIM, it requires lot of efforts. But, through IPMAT, you can achieve this milestone right after your class 12th, which actually means that you don’t need to appear for CAT. No stress of preparing for CAT , no need to take drop for the preparation for CAT, infact no unpredictable competition after graduation. This results in you securing the place early and spending the next five years in lot of learning, growing, and networking with the India’s best management ecosystem.
2. Amazing combination: Liberal Arts + Management
There is the ultimate blend of Liberal arts and management. Let us call this the most underrated aspect of IPM and that is interdisciplinary approach. You will come to know about why we are saying this when you read further. So, the first 3 years are not just about finance and marketing. You will get to study subjects like psychology, economics, sociology, political science, statistics, data analytics, and philosophy. Why is this required? It is required because it, no doubt, creates the well- rounded thinkers, and not just the textbook worms. So, no matter whether you want to start a business, join consulting, or go into research, you’ll have the mental toolkit to navigate any domain.
3. World-Class Exposure and Pedagogy
From top Business school to live projects, whether you talk about the Harvard style case studies or the simulations, and industry internships, these students studying IPM experience the real world of management right from their undergraduate years. Here in IPM, you just do not learn theories, but apply them as well. You get the practical exposure to whatever theory you have learnt. Students experience the lectures from CEOs of various industries in the form of guest lectures. Students get the exposure of social internships, and global exchange programs. All these things ensure that students’ classroom extends far beyond the four walls of the campus or just the classroom. You learn how to think and not just what to think. The how is more important than what.
4. No Separate stress for CAT preparation
If we be honest, then CAT is definitely a tough exam. Many candidates prepare for the exam, but only a handful make it to the IIMs. So, there is no separate CAT battle. IPMAT gives students an amazing shortcut and that is no need to appear for CAT after graduation. Once you are inside IIM after clearing IPMAT, you are here for all five years. You automatically move to the MBA phase after completing the first three years. So, there is at least this peace of mind, and a great and huge time advantage over your peer group.
5. Ultimate Career Head Start
Now imagine! By the time you’re 22 or 23, you are already an IIM post graduate who is ready to step into the corporate world with the awesome five – year foundation in management, leadership and analytics.
So, if you’re someone who’s ambitious, curious, analytical, and ready to take initiative — IPMAT is your kind of exam. Why? It gives you
- A direct gateway to IIM
- A five-year immersive experience
- A head start in management education
- Confidence, exposure, and employability that very few programs can match.
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