IPMAT 2026 Cutoff for IIM Indore (General, OBC, SC, ST & EWS)

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )

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IPMAT 2026 cutoff is an important criterion for IPM admissions at IIM Indore. IPMAT Indore cut off 2026 was released after the declaration of IPMAT Indore result 2026 in the month of May. Read the article below to know the expected IPMAT Indore cut off 2026 for IPM 2026 admissions.

IPMAT 2026 cutoff is an important criterion for IPM admissions at IIM Indore. Read the article below to know the expected IPMAT Indore cut off 2026 for IPM 2026 admissions. 

IIM Indore IPMAT cut off 2026

IIM Indore IPMAT cut off 2026

IPMAT 2026 cutoff will be released by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, after the release of IPMAT result 2026. Students will be shortlisted after the Personal Interview, based on the IPMAT Indore cut off 2026. Selected candidates will be called for online PI and final selection will be made based on IPMAT scores, cutoff and PI round. 

The IPMAT 2026 exam was held on May 4, 2026, in CBT format. IPM Indore cut offs are different each year and depend on factors such as difficulty level, number of students taking the exam, seat intake, etc. Read the article below to know the expected IPMAT cut off 2026.

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  • What is IPMAT Cut Off 2026?
  • IPMAT 2026 Cutoff for IIM Indore
  • IPMAT Sectional Cut Off 2026
  • IPMAT 2026 Good Attempts
  • Factors Influencing IPMAT Cut Off 2026
  • IPMAT Indore Reservation Policy for IPM

What is IPMAT Cut Off 2026?

IPMAT cutoff is the minimum score required for students to score in IPMAT exam 2026 to be shortlisted for the online Personal Interview. IIM Indore considers sectional and overall cutoff for admissions to IPM programme. This means, candidates who take the IPMAT exam 2026 should clear both sectional and overall cutoffs. If the candidates do not meet the cutoff criteria for IPMAT 2026, they will not be shortlisted even if their scores are high. 

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Q:   Will I be eligible for IPMAT if I scored 75% in my CBSE 12th board?
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Yes, if one has scored 75% in Class 12, they will be eligible for the IPMAT exam. IIM Indore accepts candidates who gave secured a minimum of 60% aggregate. For the students belonging to the SC/ST/PwD categories, the minimum academic cutoff is 55% aggregate. 

Q:   What is the expected IPMAT cutoff?
A: 

Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2026 expected cutoff:

SectionExpected IPMAT cutoff 2026 (Section-wise)
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)7 to 9
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)12 to 14
Verbal Ability35 and above
Q:   Is the IPMAT cut-off the same for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?
A: 

No the IPMAT cutoff for IIM INdore and IIM Rohtak are not the same. Both the IIMs conduct different IPMAT exams. IIM Indore conducts IPMAT Indore and the exam conducted by IIM Rohtak is called the IPMAT Rohtak exam. Thus, both the institues have different cutoff and selection processes. Various factors such as number of applicants, difficulty level, number of seats available for the programme and overall performance of the candidates affect different cutoffs. 

Q:   How to calculate the IPMAT scores?
A: 

IPMAT score is based on correct answers marked in IPMAT exam.

For every correct answer, 4 marks are awarded. For an incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.

IPMAT 2026 Cutoff for IIM Indore

Check the table below to know the expected IPMAT Indore cutoff 2026 for General, OBC, SC and ST categories:

Category IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026
General 166
SC 96
ST 65
OBC 106
EWS 112

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IPMAT Sectional Cut Off 2026

Check the table below to know the sectional IPMAT cut off 2026 for IIM Indore for General, SC, ST and OBC categories:

Category QA (SA) QA (MCQ) VA
General 28 27 111
EWS 16 17 79
SC 12 14 70
ST 8 8 49
OBC 18 17 79
PwD 4 3 30

An overall score of 200 and above can be considered a good score in IPMAT 2026 for securing a position for PI rounds. 

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Q:   Which courses are offered at IIM Indore through IPMAT?
A: 

IPMAT is conducted for admission to IIM Indore's integrated programme in management programme (IPM). It is five year programme for management admissions. 

Q:   Does the admission fee for IPMAT include all IIMs?
A: 

No, the admission fee for all the IIMs is different. Once the candidates clear the IPMAT exam, they will be allotted the colleges based on their rank and scores obtained in the IPMAT exam. The fee of IIM Indore is INR 35 Lacs and that for IIM Rohtak is INR 17.66 lakh.

Q:   Can I take admission to integrated programme at IIM Indore without IPMAT?
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No, IIM Indore IPM admission is not possible without appearing for IPMAT. It is an aptitude test conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Indore. Score obtained in aptitude test is given a weightage of 65% in Composite Score which serves as basis of final selection.

Q:   Is there a common admission test for all IIMs who conduct IPMAT?
A: 

IPMAT is conducted by IIM Indore for admission to its IPM programme. The IPMAT Indore scores are also accepted by various other top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The colleges which accept IPMAT Indore scores include IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Shillong, etc. Each college releases its own IPMAT cutoff for admissions. Hence, there is not common admission test for the IPMAT admissions. 

IIM Rohtak also conducts the IPMAT exam for admission to IIM Rohtak's IPM programme. 

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IPMAT 2026 Good Attempts

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Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs) 12 and above
Quantitative Aptitude (SA) 7 to 8
Verbal Ability 35 and above
Overall 58 to 60

Factors Influencing IPMAT Cut Off 2026

Following factors can impact the IPMAT cut off 2026 for IIM Indore.

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Q:   Which colleges accept admissions through IPMAT?
A: 

IPMAT is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. The exam was earlier conducted and accepted by only IIM Indore for admission to its give year intergrated programme in management. In the year 2022, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade started accepting IPMAT scores for admission to its integrated MBA programme. From the year 2023 onwards, many other institutes were added to the list which will also accept IPMAT scores conducted by IIM Indore. Institutes such as the Indian Institute of Ranchi, Alliance University,  NICMAR University,  Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University of Law, TA PAI Management Institute (TAPMI) and Institute of Management, Nirma University are also accepting the IPMAT scores for admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). 

Q:   If any student gets 2% less than 60% in Class 10 or Class 12, will he be able to take IPMAT?
A: 

Minimum eligibility criteria for IPMAT is a score of at least 60 per cent in both Class 10 and Class 12 or equivalent for General and NC-OBC categories. Candidate should have scored a minimum of 55% in case of SC, ST and PWD DA categories. 

Also, they should be a maximum of 20 years of age as of July 31, 2026. 

Q:   Does meeting the IPMAT cut-off guarantee admission?
A: 

No, meeting the IPMAT cutoff alone does not guarantee the admission to the IPM programme. Students can qualify for the next stage of the selection process if they match the cutoff and then perform well in Personal Interview and academic performance. Candidates who do well in the personal interview as well as the IPMAT exam may have their name in the merit list released by IIM Indore.

Q:   Is IPMAT cut off same for each category?
A: 

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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IPMAT Indore Reservation Policy for IPM

IIM Indore reserves seats for different categories. Check the table below to know the category wise reservation at IIM Indore:

Category

IPMAT Indore Seats (%)

SC

15% seats

ST

7.5% seats

EWSs

10% seats

PwD

5% seats

OBC-NC

27% seats

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Yes, 300 out of total 360 marks is a very good score and will put students in the 99 percentile. 

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Atharva School of Business considers IPMAT score for admission in Integrated BBA-MBA course. Aspirants can also get admission in Integrated programme based on their scores in MH CET, PERA CET or AU-AIET. Candidates must also meet course-specific eligibility for admission.

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Answered 2 months ago

IPMAT exam is conducted for two hours or 120 minutes. The sectional time limit is 40 minutes for each section. 

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Answered 2 months ago

IPMAT, is a gateway for admission to 5 year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Indore. IPMAT is a combination of a Bachelor degree and a Masters degree. Students will be given a Bachelor of Arts, Foundations of Management and a Master of Business Administration at the end of the program

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Rashmi Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

IPMAT exam is conducted for two hours or 120 minutes. There are three sections in IPMAT question paper and each section is to be solved within 40 minutes.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

Registered candidates will be able to know details regarding their allotted IPMAT exam centre through IPMAT 2026 admit card. Important details such as allotted exam centre name, address, etc. will be mentioned on the admit card. 

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Shruti Tyagi

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Answered 2 months ago

Students have to report to the IPMAT exam centre by 1 PM. The exam will begin on 2 PM. Students cannot enter the exam centre again once they have submitted the exam.

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Mayank Singh

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Answered 2 months ago

Cracking IPMAT in one month can be difficult. But a month of practice and revision can fetch good IPMAT scores. IPM preparation 2026 should include a good study plan to prepare for IPMAT in a month.

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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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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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