IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand)
IRMA SAT Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Institute of Rural Management Anand Social Aptitude Test
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.25
Sections
4
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues of Social Concern | 20 | +1 | 20 | 20 min |
| English Language | 20 | +1 | 20 | 20 min |
| Analytical Reasoning | 20 | +1 | 20 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | +1 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | — | 80 | 80 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 48 questions, get 36 correct and 12 wrong:
Score = 36 × 1 − 12 × 0.25 = 33 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 60.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 48 min | 56 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 24 min | 16 Qs |
| Review & guess | 8 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | 80 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 80 | 80 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 80 | 80 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~24 Easy | ~36 Medium | ~20 Hard
Based on difficulty level: moderate. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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