**About myself**\nI have recently given the IPA for 2024 batch, so I think I am suitable to answer this question. It was my first attempt and I have scored 87 marks.\n\n**Score card**\n![image](https://assets.leetcode.com/users/images/bb9382cf-e2c6-4845-9fec-18265746b04e_1720582336.7579162.png)\n\n\n**Prepartion Strategy**\n\nExactly one month before the IPA test, a mail came to register for the IPA exam, and so I registered for it. I am not from CS/IT background and I did C++ for placements. But in IPA 2024, only Java was there to code. So, I started preparing 10 days before the exam XD. And I made a plan according to the sectional weightage.\n\n![image](https://assets.leetcode.com/users/images/0d049ab4-c787-4ffa-8fd4-cba17b3df74f_1720582044.452958.png)\n\nI started practicing Java IPA Previous Year Questions from YouTube and pdf and started doing UI course from Xplore side by side, as I built web dev projects, so I was comfortable with it. I end up practicing almost 40-50 Java PYQs, and completed HTML, CSS courses provided by TCS Xplore within 3-4 days. Then, in next couple of days, I revised SQL queries from Love Babbar\'s playlist and went through the KYT, BizSkill, Java, and Unix PYQs MCQ and some YouTube videos.\n\n**Study Material in TCS Xplore:** "Java Learning Path 1" (LinkedIn courses), "Xplore Hands on", "Technical recording", and "Know Your Organization".\n\n**How to attempt IPA:** I did 2 Java coding questions first, and after that I moved to MCQ section. *[Yes, we can go to any section any time].* As, solving 2 coding question will guarantee me 50 marks, so rest 30+ marks I have to score from 50 MCQs. Also, I kept track of the approximate score I solved correctly. In MCQs section, almost 7-8 questions were from PYQs, in which 3-4 were from KYT.\n\n**Tip for Java coding:** PYQs and YouTube videos of PYQs will be very helpful. As both questions were of sampe pattern as of PYQs.\n\n**Mistake I did:** I haven\'t prepared for PLSQL as I thought only SQL will come, so I lost my 5 marks there.\n\nIts not the Elimination test.\nEven if you don\'t score more than 55% You will get your joining letter. So, don\'t worry.\n\n**From mail:**\n**"** What is the benefit of taking IPA?\nIPA helps to assess and improve your coding skills\nIPA helps you to prepare well and make you ILP Ready.\nEarly onboarding* and Preferred Location* for those who score 80+ in IPA.\n*Based on TCS business demands and Unit mapping **"**\n\n##### --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nAny suggestions/feedback will be appreciated. Fell free to comment your feedback or any question you have, I will try my best to answer as early as possible.\nPlease Upvote! if you liked it.\n\n##### --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n**Other relevant posts:**\n\nHow to prepare for TCS NQT: https://leetcode.com/discuss/interview-experience/5378547/TCS-NQT-2024-or-2X-Prime-Interview\nComplete resource & study plan to get 80+ in IPA: https://leetcode.com/discuss/study-guide/5871933/Complete-resources-to-get-80%2B-in-IPA-exam-or-TCS-or-Xplore\nHow to pass PRA in 1st attempt: https://leetcode.com/discuss/study-guide/6490838/How-to-pass-PRA-in-1st-attempt-or-TCS-PRA-2024

About myself\nI have recently given the IPA for 2024 batch, so I think I am suitable to answer this question. It was my first attempt and I have scored 87 marks