Is it risky to switch now?

•9mos

To answer your question simply Is it risky to switch now? NO, IT IS NOT.

IPMAT is usually held in May, and other management exams like CUET, JIPMAT, and CET are also conducted around May to June. This gives you 4 to 5 months of preparation time, which is more than **enough to cover the entire IPMAT syllabus **speaking from personal experience.

So stop thinking "What if I do not score well? I do not have enough time."

You do have enough time. In fact, you have an advantage. You do not have Boards in February to March, so you can fully use that period for **practice, mocks, and revision **with help from AfterBoards. Being a dropper can actually be a blessing in disguise.

Regarding your mock scores trust me they are very good for someone with just one month of side preparation, especially considering the level of AfterBoards mocks. All you need to do now is analyze your mocks and learn from your mistakes. If you stay consistent and give mocks regularly your score will improve and you can clear the IPMAT cutoff.

Also stop stressing about being a dropper. Even if this feels like your last chance you still have strong backup options like CUET, CHRIST, CET, and JIPMAT. I myself got into college through these exams and do not regret not getting IIM Indore.

One important thing do not ride two bikes at the same time you are not Ajay Devgan.

Do a proper SWOT analysis, discuss with your parents, decide what you truly want, and then focus on ONE exam only. I know this will be hard but it is a better option as you can focus, removing any external stress.

As you want to pursue IPM, I strongly suggest you go for it. I also switched from PCMB to IPM, and I am saying this from experience. Uncertainty is normal, but it is better to face an uncertainty that makes you happy with IPM rather than one that makes you feel trapped with BTech.

If you have more doubts feel free to ask.

OPMOD•9mos

do you think i should bring doing ipm after the january attempt to my parents? my jee scores are not that great so i defo know that i am not gonna do exceptionally well at it.

might be a rookie question, but, how much time do you think i should put into my ipm prep everyday (focusing more on quants ofc), given that ill keep studying pcm for atleast some time everyday because interviews might be acad based later.

also, when did you make the switch to ipmat? what college did you take?

•9mos

Yes, I do believe you should let them know about ipm after Jan attempt. Also first try and explain them and try to tell them the benefits of IPM you can tell them "Engineers also do MBA after Btech", and try to convince them. And tell them that you wish to do IPM I am sure they will understand so do not worry or stress about it.

See the timing depends on what you have already studied but looking at your scores 3-4 hours of daily study+ 2 mocks per week(includes analyzing the errors) should be more than enough. **However whatever time you put you must give you 100% in that, be completely focused. **

The timing part totally depends on the capacity of the individual, still looking at your scores I believe 4 hours daily should be more than enough.

Just remember one thing PRACTICE!!! PRACTICE!!!! AND PRACTICE!!!!!

And well I switched to around september, but tbh I genuienly started studying from January. And currently I am studying at Jai Hind College in Mumbai.

See even if you don't get into IIM's now it is fine as long as you keep working on your skills and updating yourself(this is what I believe)

However you can easily get into IIMs as well if youu keep studying with consistency & solve mocks for practice because your score in mocks is good.

OPMOD•9mos

noted!! thanks a ton!!!! ill try to give my best shot !

•9mos

No worries! All the best for your prep and examination!!!

If you face any issues later on, always feel free to ask!

OPMOD•9mos

another thing id like to add on why i think ipm is probably my thing is because i was/still am not scared to give mocks, i have no 'syllabus' covered as per others, i just practice random questions from coaching modules. And this is pretty contrary to how i become a scaredy cat touching jee mocks.

•9mos

See do not look at it from just examination pov try to look beyond that.

if you do Btech you will have to study programing languages, pcm, design etc

If you do IPM(or BBA & MBA) you will study management, communication, finance, marketing etc

In the end, you will have to work 9 to 5 in both the cases (unless you decide to do a startup),but both the fields will have different Job Profiles.

So that's what I say first sit for an hour and so and get some clarity not in terms of examinations but perhaps a bit further. You can still do MBA after Btech but then again you would need a really good engineering clg to get into IIM wheras here you have a direct shortcut into IIM.

Whatever you decide do not be stressed, eventually whatever you will do things will work out.

If there's still more doubts do let me know I will be more than happy to help. I have been through the same so I understand one can get really anxious and stressed.

PS: the reason I believe you are not scared to give IPM mocks is due to the gamification done by AfterBoards ;p

OPMOD•9mos

yeah i understand that the curriculum is going to be very very different, but i dont consider myself to be a person whos very passionate about engg. i kinda pushed myself into pcm but im quite sure that i would try to switch to management or business courses in the future (also my lack of knowledge about different exams accounts for this).

Now because my scores are neither in the low end nor in the high (200+) end, i kinda feel torn between stuff lol. 'would i be able to pull this off?' wala doubt kinda lingers in my mind.

I really like studying for ipm btw haha, very refreshing from my pcm mindfog.

thanks for saying i can do it tho!! makes me feel confident!!!

•9mos

See the curriculum is different but it is also easy and flexible you get a lot of options(like finance or marketing) and personally speaking you will get a bit more extra time than engineering so you can use that to develop new skills and hobbies.

If you are forcing yourself for engg. already, it is better to leave it right now. It will just be a waste of time,money and resources if you do not feel like doing it and are not serious. But please discuss it w your parents after your mains examination as you mentioned earlier.

Also your scores will improve once you start studying seriously and keep pn practicising, so remove all the doubts and fill it with confidence.

Also i am saying you can do it because looking at your scores you genuienly can, just practise as much as you can.

Infact if possible give a mock rn before sleeping!!!!!!!!

If there's any other issue pls let me know!!

dumboscupcake

•9mos

I understand the weight of this decision. Being a "dropper" adds a layer of pressure because you feel like you're playing your last card. However, looking at your profile and current scores, you aren't starting from zero.

Your VA (Verbal Ability) score of 130ish is excellent. It shows you have a strong foundation in English, which is half the battle in IPMAT Indore and a huge chunk of JIPMAT. Being a female candidate also provides a slight advantage in the diversity points/selection criteria for some IIMs.

Your 12th-grade percentage (77%) is a bit low for the top-tier IIMs (like Indore or Rohtak), which often give significant weight to past academics. You will need a very high entrance score to compensate for this during the final selection.

Your QA (Quantitative Ability) scores (SA and MCQ) are currently the bottleneck. IPMAT Indore Math is essentially higher-level logic and application

Since you are a dropper, "going all in" and ignoring PCM entirely is risky if you don't have a backup. Instead of a total shutdown, consider this 80/20 strategy:

80% Focus on IPMAT: Spend the bulk of your day on Quantitative Aptitude. Since you are a PCM student, the concepts aren't "new," but the application is. You need to bridge the gap between "solving for X" and "solving in 30 seconds."
20% Focus on Engineering Backups: Don't aim for IIT/NIT if it's making you miserable. Instead, keep your PCM knowledge fresh enough to clear entrances like MET (Manipal), VITEEE, or COMEDK. These are much easier than JEE and provide a solid "Plan B" while you chase IIM.
Target the Right Exams: Don't just look at Indore. Focus heavily on JIPMAT (Bodhy Gaya/Jammu) and IPMAT Rohtak.
staying in a field (B.Tech) you don't want to pursue is a long-term risk to your career satisfaction. Your current scores suggest you have the "brain" for management entrances; you just need the "drill" for the Math section.