IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore is considered moderately to highly competitive due to the large number of applicants for limited seats. The Quantitative Ability section, especially the Short Answer questions, is generally considered challenging and tests strong mathematical fundamentals up to Class 10–12 level. The Verbal Ability section assesses reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and logical reasoning skills. The overall difficulty varies each year, and performance depends on accuracy, time management, and conceptual clarity.