IPMAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected) for IIM Indore (General, OBC, SC, ST & EWS)
Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )
Exam On - 4 May '26
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.
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 I-PMAT 2026 exam is scheduled for 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.
- What is IPMAT Cut Off?
- Expected IPMAT 2026 Cutoff for IIM Indore
- Expected IPMAT Sectional Cut Off 2026
- Factors Influencing IPMAT Cut Off 2026
What is IPMAT Cut Off?
IPMAT cutoff is the minimum score required for the 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 cutoff. If the candidates do not meet the cutoff criteria for IPMAT 2026, they will not be shortlisted even if the score is high.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2026 expected cutoff:
| Section | Expected IPMAT cutoff 2026 (Section-wise) |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 24 to 28 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 32 to 36 |
| Verbal Ability | 102 to 107 |
Expected 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 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 210-220 |
| SC | 150-160 |
| ST | 150-160 |
| OBC | 180-200 |
| EWS | 180-190 |
Expected 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 | 22-25 | 33-36 | 111-115 |
| EWS | 14-17 | 24-27 | 87-90 |
| SC | 10-14 | 21-24 | 76-79 |
| ST | 6-9 | 11-14 | 39-41 |
| OBC | 10-14 | 21-24 | 76-69 |
An overall score of 200 and above can be considered a good score in IPMAT 2026 for securing a position for PI rounds.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Factors Influencing IPMAT Cut Off 2026
Following factors can impact the IPMAT cut off 2026 for IIM Indore.
- Number of students who appeared for the exam
- Number of seats
- Reservation criteria
- Marking scheme
- Difficulty level of the IPMAT 2026 question paper
- Previous year IPMAT cutoff marks
- Average and lowest marks scored by students in the exam
- Performance of the student in the exam
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The sectional time limit of the Quant (MCQ) section of the IPMAT Indore exam will be 40 minutes. Overall duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or 2 hours.
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The sectional time limit of the Quant (SA) section of the IPMAT Indore exam will be 40 minutes. Overall duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or 2 hours.
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The sectional time limit of the Verbal Ability section of the IPMAT Indore exam will be 40 minutes. Overall duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or 2 hours.
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