IPMAT Indore 2026: Exam Date (OUT), Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Best Books for Preparation

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 2026 exam date is May 4, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode in the afternoon shift. The IPMAT registration 2026 will likely begin in the month of February 2026. Aspiring candidates will be able to register for the exam online through their email ID and mobile number. The IPMAT 2026 application form will be available online at iimidr.ac.in. 

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 2026 exam date OUT

IPMAT 2026 Exam Date and Events

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

IPMAT Exam 2026 Highlights

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

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IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must fulfil the IPMAT 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.

IPMAT Registration 2026

IPMAT registration process 2026 will be completely online. The IIM Indore IPMAT application form 2026 will be available online on the official website of IIM Indore. IPMAT 2026 registration date will be released in the second week of February 2026, tentatively. There is no provision of applying offline for the IPMAT Indore exam.

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.

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How to Fill the IIM Indore IPMAT Application Form 2026?

Check below to know how to fill the IPMAT application form 2025:

• 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 

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:

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. 

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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 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:

IPMAT 2026 Sectional Weightage

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

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 Indore 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 

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 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

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