IPMAT Indore 2026: Form Correction, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Best Books for Preparation

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )

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IIM Indore conducts the IPMAT exam for admission to the integrated management programme. IPMAT 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026. In this article, aspiring candidates can find all the details about IPMAT Indore 2026 registration, fees, IPMAT exam date 2026, IPMAT syllabus 2026, etc.

IIM Indore conducts the IPMAT exam for admission to the integrated management programme. IPMAT 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026. In this article, aspiring candidates can find all the details about IPMAT Indore 2026 registration, fees, exam date, syllabus, etc.

IPMAT Indore 2026

IPMAT Indore 2026

IPMAT exam date 2026 is May 4. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode in the afternoon shift. IPMAT form correction window will open on March 23, 2026, at 10 AM. The last date to make corrections is March 24, 2026, at 5 PM. The IPMAT 2026 application form was available online at iimidr.ac.in. IPMAT form 2026 was available till March 17, 2026, 5 PM. Earlier, the last date of application was March 14, 2026.  

The Indian Institute of Management, Indore, conducts the IPMAT exam for admission to its five-year programme in management (IPM). IPMAT Indore is a national-level integrated MBA entrance exam conducted for IPM admissions. The IPM course is a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree (under the dual-degree programme) offered by various colleges. Read the article below to know more about IIM Indore’s IPMAT 2026 registration, admission process, application form, dates, fees, eligibility criteria, syllabus and other relevant details.

Latest: IPMAT form correction window 2026 opens on March 23

Table of contents
  • IPMAT 2026 Exam Date and Events
  • IPMAT Exam 2026 Highlights
  • IPMAT Registration 2026
  • IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • IPMAT Syllabus 2026
  • IPMAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • IPMAT Indore Exam Preparation 2026
  • IIM Indore IPMAT Admit Card 2026
  • IPMAT 2026 Results
  • Top BBA Colleges Accepting IPMAT 2026 Scores in India
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IPMAT 2026 Exam Date and Events

The IPMAT exam date 2026 is May 4, 2026. Check out the table below to know the IPMAT dates and schedule 2026:

Events

Dates (tentative)

IPMAT form 2026 (OUT)

02-Feb-2026

Application process ends

14-Mar-2026

17-Mar-2026

IPMAT 2026 form correction

23-Mar-2026 (10 AM)

to

24-Mar-2026 (5 PM)

IPMAT 2026 admit card release

Last week of April 2026

IPMAT 2026 exam date (OUT)

04-May-2026

Announcement of call for Personal Interviews

First week of June 2026

Admit card release for PI

First week of July 2026

Online Personal Interview

Second week of July 2026

Selection list release

Last week of July 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can you suggest best IPMAT preparation books? Also, give suggestions to crack IPMAT?
A: 

Check the table below to know IPMAT preparation books and tips:

SectionRecommended BooksPreparation Tips
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Aggarwal
  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic of Arihant Publications
To prepare for this section, you can consult the NCERT Mathematics Books for Class 9 to Class 12 for maths. Additionally, students can pick any popular author like Sarvesh K. Verma, R. S. Aggarwal, or Arun Sharma as a reference.
Verbal Skills
  • High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • Objective General English by SP Bakshi
Prepare for comprehension questions by regularly reading newspapers. Apart from that, students have to prepare grammar topics.

To crack the IPMAT exam, students must have a concepts clear. A good command over English, and enough Maths practice seals place at IPM AT exam. It is necessary to practice and study regularly to score well in IPMAT exam.

Q:   What are the best books to prepare for IPMAT's Verbal Ability section?
A: 

Verbal Ability section of IPMAT exam is usually easier than other two sections. Important books are:

Name of the BookAuthor/ Publication

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School English Grammar and Composition

Wren and Martin

Pearson Guide to IIM Indore-IPM Entrance Examination

Pearson

IPMAT Exam 2026 Highlights

Refer to the table below to get an overview of the IIM Indore IPMAT exam 2026:

Features

Details

IPMAT full form

Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT)

Conducting Body

IIM Indore

Exam Level

National

Exam frequency

Annual

Mode

Online

Syllabus

Quantitative Ability

Verbal Ability

Number of sections

3

IPMAT exam pattern

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) & Short Answer Type Questions

Marking scheme

4 marks for correct answers

-1 mark for an incorrect answer

Language

English

Duration of the exam

2 hours

Course/s offered

Integrated Management Programme (Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Foundations of Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA))

Official website

https://www.iimidr.ac.in/

Also Read: IPMAT Indore vs IPMAT Rohtak vs JIPMAT

IPMAT Registration 2026

IPMAT registration process 2026 is completely online. The IIM Indore IPMAT application form 2026 was available online on the official website of IIM Indore. IPMAT 2026 registration started on February 2, 2026. There is no provision of applying offline for the IPMAT Indore exam. IPMAT Indore form correction window will open on March 23, 2026 and close on March 24, 2026, at 5 PM. 

Documents Required for IPMAT Exam Registration

The following documents will be required for IPMAT registration 2026:

  • Scanned or digital copy photograph and signature
  • Digitally scanned copy of the latest OBC (Non-creamy) / SC / ST / DAP category certificate as applicable
  • Scanned copy of mark sheet of Class 10 and Class 12
  • Credit/ Debit card/ internet banking details to pay the fees online
  • Valid government-issued ID proof. Students can choose any one of the following:
    • Voter ID
    • Aadhar Card
    • Driving License
    • Pan Card
    • Passport

The images to be uploaded in the IPMAT application form should be in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format and the file format should be as mentioned in the IPM Indore brochure. It is important to carefully read the instructions given on the website before filling the IIM Indore registration form to ensure that you provide all the necessary documents and in the correct format and size.

Note: Students applying for the IPMAT 2026 exam must use Google Chrome (version 58 and above), Mozilla Firefox (version 52 and above) or Internet Explorer (version 10 and above) to fill the IPMAT application form for smooth flow of filling the form.

How to Fill the IIM Indore IPMAT Application Form 2026?

Check below to know how to fill the IPMAT application form 2026:

  • Go to the website of IIM Indore, iimidr.ac.in
  • Click on registration link for IPMAT 2026
  • Student needs to generate a User ID and password
  • This User ID and password will also be sent to the student through registered email and SMS
  • Next, they need to re login using the login details
  • Then enter the details in the application form. Students must ensure that they enter the correct details as it cannot be changed later
  • Pay the registration fee through a Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking
  • Students belonging to reserved categories need to submit valid and attested certificates supporting their reservation category 
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IPMAT 2026 Application Fee

Students who successfully fill the IPMAT application form have to make the registration fee payment online to complete the application process. The IPMAT registration fee will not be efundable and can be paid online only through a debit card, credit card, internet baking, mobile banking or UPI. The following table depicts the IPMAT Indore application fee for all categories:

Category

Fee (in INR)

General and NC-OBC

4130

SC, ST, PwD (DA)

2065

Also Read: IPMAT vs CUET UG 2026

IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must fulfil the IPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria given below in order to appear for the IPMAT exam:

  • Applicants must have a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 10 and Class 12 or equivalent CGPA in the case of the General and NC OBC categories.
  • Applicants belonging to SC, ST or PwD (DA) categories must have secured at least 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Class 10 and Class 12.
  • Applicants must have passed the qualifying exam in the years 2024, and 2025 or appearing in 2026.
  • Applicants in the final year of Class 12 or awaiting the results are also eligible to apply provisionally.

It is advised that the students should check the IPM eligibility criteria before IPMAT registrations. 

IPMAT Syllabus 2026

IPMAT 2026 syllabus includes topics on two important topics, i.e. Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability. The IPMAT Indore question paper is based on topics from these two sections, and to ace the IIM Indore IPMAT exam, students need to study the topics and sub topics of the IPMAT exam syllabus.

Quantitative Ability section will be divided into two sections and will have questions based on Class 9 to Class 12 mathematics. The questions will be based on QA topics such as Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and Work, Probability, Number System, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Permutation and Combination, Mixtures and Allegations, Data Interpretation, Simple and Linear Equations, etc. 

Also Read: Maths Formulas to Remember to Boost IPMAT Scores

IPMAT syllabus for Verbal Ability section will have topics on Grammar, Para Jumbles, Synonyms and Antonyms, Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Analogy, Error Spelling, Vocabulary, Articles, Fill in the blanks, etc.

IPMAT 2026 syllabus PDF Download

Also Read: IPMAT Syllabus 2026 PDF for IIM Indore, Rohtak, Bodhgaya and Jammu

IPMAT Exam Pattern 2026

IIM Indore IPMAT exam 2026 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The IPMAT question paper will have MCQ-type questions and also Short-Answer Type questions. The duration of the IPMAT 2026 exam will be two hours. Check the table below to know the detailed IPMAT exam pattern 2026:

Exam structure

Details

Number of sections

3 sections

  • Quantitative Ability (MCQs)
  • Quantitative Ability (SA)
  • Verbal Ability  

Duration

Two hours

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode (CBT)

Total number of questions

25 short-answer-type questions

75 multiple-choice questions

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Marking scheme

+4 for every correct answer
-1 for every incorrect answer

No deduction of marks for un-attempted questions

IPMAT 2026 Sectional Weightage

Check out the table below to know the sectional weightage of the IPMAT 2026 question paper.

Section

Number of questions

Total duration

Quantitative Aptitude (SA)

25

40 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)

25

40 minutes

Verbal Ability

50

40 minutes

Total

100

120 minutes

IPMAT Indore Exam Preparation 2026

IPMAT exam preparation requires dedication and discipline. Completing the complete IPMAT syllabus is one of the first steps for a good IPMAT preparation plan. IPMAT 2026 syllabus coupled with a strong preparation will help student fetch a goof IPMAT score. Ideally, the students should begin their IPMAT preparation at least six months before the exam date. They should have a clear understanding of the IPMAT exam pattern and know  difficulty level of exam. Time management plays an important role in IPM preparation.

Referring to the recommended books, and study material, solving previous years’ question papers and revision together will help the students prepare well for the exam and increase their chances of fetching a good IPMAT score. Check here the IPMAT preparation articles which will help the candidates in their IPMAT preparation journey:

IPMAT 2026 preparation tips and tricks

IPM vs Traditional BBA+MBA; Which Path to Choose?

Last week preparation tips for IPMAT exam

IPMAT 2026 exam day guidelines

IPMAT Indore Preparation 2026: Know the important topics, preparation tips to crack IPMAT exam

How to Prepare for IPMAT exam 2026 in One Month

 How to prepare for Boards and IPMAT 2026 together

Maths formulas to remember to boost IPMAT scores

IPMAT 2026 Section-Wise Preparation Tips (QA, SA, VA): High Weightage Topics, Recommended Books

IIM Indore IPMAT Admit Card 2026

The IPMAT admit card will be issued to students who have registered for the exam and paid the application fee. The IPMAT exam admit card 2026 will be available on website of IIM Indore for downloading. Look below to know how to check the IPMAT exam admit card 2026:

  • Visit the IPMAT website
  • Click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab
  • Enter the Application Number or User ID and Password
  • Login using the login details
  • IPMAT 2026 admit card will appear on the screen
  • Download and take a printout of the same 

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The IPMAT admit card 2026 will have details such as the name, roll number, signature and photograph of the student, time and venue of exam, instructions regarding entrance exam, etc. Students should not forget to carry the admit card to the IPMAT exam centre.

IPMAT 2026 Results

IPMAT 2026 results will likely be announced in the first week of June 2026. IPMAT result 2026 will be released in the form of a provisional shortlist of candidates before the final IPMAT Indore results are declared. Candidates will have to appear for a Personal Interview after the final shortlist is released. The students can check their status using their login details, i.e. Application ID and Password created during the registration process.

How to Check IPMAT Results 2026?

Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to check the IIM Indore IPMAT Result 2026:

  • Visit the website of IIM Indore
  • Click on "Provisional Short-list for Personal Interview for IPM 2026-31 Batch" in the notification section
  • Fill in the IPMAT Indore Application Number and registered email ID. Students can also use their date of birth to log in. 
  • Click on the "Get Status" button
  • The status of the student, shortlisted or not, will be shown on the screen

Also Read: IPMAT seat matrix 2026 for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak

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Answered 4 days ago

IIM Ranchi will also accept IPMAT Indore scores. IPMAT Indore scores are also accepted by IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, etc. 

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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Students have to reach the IPMAT exam centre a hour before the exam. IPMAT 2026 will be conducted from 2 PM to 4 PM and so students have to reach the latest by 1 PM.

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Yes, that is minimum eligibility to appear for IPMAT exam. Students awaiting for Class 12 results can also apply for IPMAT exam. 

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Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

No, the IPMAT cutoffs are not same for all categories. Cutoffs are different for each category. Reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwD) have lower cutoffs as compared to General category. 

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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

IPMAT is usually considered a bit more difficult than SET, as IPMAT exam has advanced mathematics and is calculation intensive. The exam also have a sectional time limit. But, SET is easier in terms of difficulty, does not have negative marking or sectional timings. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Any amount of IPMAT preparation is not enough without practising previous year question papers.

  • It will help candidates in identifying strong and weaknesses. 
  • By practicing IPMAT questions and sample papers candidates will get an insight into IPMAT exam pattern. 
  • Solving previous year sample papers wil

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Check the table below to know the difficulty level of IPMAT exam over the years:

YearDifficulty Level
IPMAT 2025Moderate
IPMAT 2024Moderate
IPMAT 2023Difficult
IPMAT 2022Moderate
IPMAT 2021Easy to Moderate
IPMAT 2020Difficult
IPMAT 2019Difficult

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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

IPMAT is known to be a difficult exam because of its mathematics component. The Quant questions include high level mathematics. The VA section is also at par but is easier than QA. 

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Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

IPMAT and JEE are two most competitive exams but cater to different fields. JEE focuses on maths and physics and JEE demands proficiency in quantitative ability, verbal ability and reasoning skills

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Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Preparing for IPMAT exam at home can be possible with a good IPMAT study plan. Following is advice from experts and toppers on how to create an IPMAT preparation plan:

  1. Candidates should use IPMAT syllabus as a guide for exam preparation. They can make a list of the subjects that study material they a

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Rashmi Chatterjee

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