IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya IPM 2026 Success Story: How Prakhar Secured Admission With PW JIPMAT Strategy

For many students, preparing for another competitive exam after JEE can feel like starting over. For Prakhar Rastogi, the journey towards the IPM 2026 entrance exams began after his second JEE attempt.

A JEE aspirant with a strong academic record, Prakhar scored 95% in Class 10 and 94.25% in Class 12. After JEE, he shifted his focus to IPM entrance preparation and began preparing with Physics Wallah (PW).

Instead of following a rigid 10–12 hour study schedule, Prakhar focused on completing his daily tasks, attending lectures, using the provided study material and taking regular mocks. His preparation eventually helped him secure admission to IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.

His journey shows how a focused preparation strategy, consistent practice and the right resources can make IPM preparation more manageable.

How Prakhar Shifted From JEE to IPM Preparation

Prakhar had already spent a significant amount of time preparing for JEE before deciding to pursue IPM. After his second JEE attempt, he started preparing for the IPM entrance examinations.

His daily routine was not built around studying for a fixed number of hours. Instead, he planned his tasks at the beginning of the day and checked his progress at the end.

“It was all random. I just used to do how much whatever I was like. I used to plan my day in the starting and at the end of the day and I just used to my task was just to finish whatever I had planned. That's it and most of the times you were able to finish 90%.”

This approach gave Prakhar flexibility while still keeping him accountable. Rather than measuring preparation only by the number of hours he studied, he measured it by the tasks he completed.

He usually started his day around 8 am and began his lectures and preparation later in the morning. This routine allowed him to balance his preparation without making the process unnecessarily stressful.

How PW Lectures Helped Prakhar Build His VARC Preparation

Having prepared for JEE, Prakhar had a different preparation background from many IPM aspirants. VARC became an important part of his preparation, and he chose to keep his approach simple.

Instead of collecting multiple resources, he focused on the PW lectures and the reference material provided for IPM preparation.

“VR was like I used to watch your lectures then whatever reference material was given from IPMAT I just should do that only and if I get time I used to read books like Psychology, The Psychology of Money and Atomic Habits books that's it.”

This approach helped him avoid unnecessary resource-hopping. His primary focus remained on understanding what was taught in the lectures and completing the relevant study material.

He also used his free time for reading books such as The Psychology of Money and Atomic Habits. This gave him an additional way to stay connected with English outside his regular preparation.

For Prakhar, the focus was not on doing everything available online. He concentrated on a limited set of resources and made sure he used them properly.

How 24 JIPMAT Mocks Became a Key Part of Prakhar’s Preparation

After covering the concepts, Prakhar put considerable emphasis on mock tests. He used full-length and sectional mocks to become more comfortable with the examination pattern and improve his performance under time pressure.

When asked about the number of mocks he attempted, he shared:

“For JIPMAT I had given 24 full mocks. And if I consider the sectional ones almost 48. I have given sectional for English only 48 including IPMAT main examination and JIPMAT.”

Prakhar’s mock practice was not limited to full-length tests. He also attempted a large number of English sectional tests, allowing him to work specifically on the section that required regular practice.

This gave him repeated exposure to different types of questions and helped him understand where he needed to improve. Instead of treating mocks only as a way to check his score, he used them as part of his preparation itself.

How Prakhar Used PW Material Instead of Collecting Too Many Resources

With so many preparation resources available for entrance exams, students can often end up spending more time searching for material than actually studying it.

Prakhar followed a more focused approach. He relied mainly on lectures, study material and mocks during his preparation.

When asked what he felt was enough for the exam, he said:

“How much whatever I was even correctly that is more than sufficient. Mocks, material and lectures. That's it.”

For him, the important part was not the number of resources but whether he was using them correctly.

The combination of PW lectures, study material and regular mock practice gave him a clear preparation structure. This also meant that he could spend more time practising instead of constantly changing his strategy.

How Prakhar Handled Low Days During His Preparation

Even with a structured approach, preparation can have difficult days. Prakhar also experienced moments when he needed a break from studying.

Rather than forcing himself to continue when he was feeling low, he chose to speak with people close to him and then return to his preparation.

“Basically like call wagairah kar liya, talk to my friends and family, start with the family that some work like just they started myself from the preparation and when I used to feel alright I used to get back to it.”

Talking to his friends and family helped him take his mind off preparation for a while. Once he felt better, he returned to his studies.

This helped him avoid allowing one difficult day to affect the rest of his preparation. For a long-term exam journey, taking an occasional break and getting back to work can be more useful than trying to study continuously without a pause.

Prakhar’s Three Tips for JIPMAT and IPM Aspirants

After completing his preparation, Prakhar shared three suggestions for students who are preparing for JIPMAT and other IPM entrance exams.

His first suggestion was to take as many mocks as possible and use them to identify areas that need improvement.

“Firstly give as many mocks as possible doesn't matter what you are scoring just give it and just focus on one area and just improve it like give the whole mark don't even consider the quant or DI part just focus on VRC and first fix that like step by step as many mocks and do step by step in that.”

The idea behind his advice is simple: students do not need to improve every section simultaneously. They can identify one weak area, work on it systematically and then move to the next one.

His second suggestion was about study hours. According to Prakhar, students do not need to spend 12 hours every day preparing for an IPM entrance exam.

“Secondly it is not a very heavy exam like JEE and some other. So you don't take like 12 hours a day even if you are giving four five but consistently that is will be more than enough for you.”

For Prakhar, consistency mattered more than simply increasing the number of study hours. A few focused hours every day can be more effective when students follow the routine consistently.

His final suggestion was to avoid creating unnecessary pressure around the examination.

“And thirdly I would say like there is nothing must to share about the examination it's all sorted ho jaega.”

Together, his three suggestions come down to regular mock practice, focused improvement and consistency.

What Prakhar Plans to Do After Joining IIM Jammu

Prakhar’s plans extend beyond his IPM journey. He has a strong interest in automobiles, technology and finance, and he hopes to build a career in finance while eventually working on his own startup.

When asked where he sees himself in the next five years, he explained:

“Actually I have either I will be going into the top roles on finance firm and I will be starting with my startup. So I have a friend at IIT who is joining IIT Jammu this year. So me and him are come yes. So me and him both of them are planning of a startup together.”

With a friend also joining IIT Jammu, Prakhar already has someone with whom he hopes to work on a future startup.

For now, his focus is on beginning his IPM journey and making the most of his time at IIM Jammu.

Prakhar’s IPM Success Shows Why Consistent Preparation Matters

Prakhar’s journey from JEE preparation to securing admission to IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya shows that students do not necessarily need an extreme study schedule to prepare effectively for IPM entrance exams.

His preparation with PW centred on a few key elements: lectures, study material, regular mocks and focused improvement. His 24 full-length JIPMAT mocks and 48 English sectional tests gave him consistent practice, while his approach to daily planning helped him stay on track without spending 12 hours a day studying.

His experience also highlights the importance of not overcomplicating preparation. Instead of constantly switching between resources, he focused on completing what he had already chosen and using mocks to identify areas for improvement.

For future JIPMAT and IPM aspirants, Prakhar’s journey offers a practical lesson: build a routine you can maintain, practise regularly, focus on your weaker areas and give yourself enough time to improve.

With the right preparation strategy and consistent effort, IPM preparation can become much more manageable.