IPMAT Indore 2026 good score and safe score are important as they will help candidates improve their IPM admission chances. Students should aim for a score of 280 and above to increase chances of getting PI calls. Read the article below to know the comparison between IPMAT 2026 good score vs safe score.
IPMAT 2026 good score vs safe score: IIM Indore will conduct the IPMAT 2026 exam on May 4, 2026. Total marks in the IPMAT exam are 400 and a score of 280 and above will likely be a good score. This means that students who score 280 and above will definitely get a call for online Personal Interview rounds.
A safe score, on the other hand, can be between 200 to 210 to get a call for online PI. This means that this score is likely to get candidates a call for PI. Read the article below to know the comparison between IPMAT 2026 good score vs safe score.
- What is a Good Score and Safe Score in IPMAT 2026?
- IPMAT Score vs Percentile
- IPMAT Indore Previous Year Cutoff
- How to Get Good Score in IPMAT Indore 2026 Exam?
What is a Good Score and Safe Score in IPMAT 2026?
A good score in IPMAT 2026 means that the candidates have performed very well and the chances of them getting admission to IIM Indore are higher. As for the IPMAT safe score, the minimum score required to pass the IPMAT exam and have the option to get admission to the five year integrated programme through IPMAT exam is the safe score.
A good IPM AT score can depend on many factors such as number of candidates, difficulty level, cut off marks, etc. A score of 280 and above can correspond to 95 percentile and above.
IPMAT Score vs Percentile
To get a call for PI from IIM Indore after IPMAT exam 2026, students need to get an overall and sectional good score. The raw scores of IPMAT exam are converted into percentiles. Check the table below to know the analysis of IPMAT score vs percentile:
| IPMAT Score |
IPMAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| 345 and above |
100 |
| 281 to 340 |
90 to 99.99 |
| 201 to 280 |
81 to 89 |
| 171 to 200 |
71 to 80 |
| 141 to 700 |
61 to 70 |
| 116 to 140 |
51 to 60 |
| Below 116 |
Below 51 |
IPMAT Indore Previous Year Cutoff
Check the table below to know the IPMAT cutoff 2025 for all categories and sections:
| Category |
Quantitative Aptitude (SA) |
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) |
Verbal Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
24 |
28 |
112 |
| EWS |
16 |
18 |
87 |
| NC-OBC |
12 |
15 |
78 |
| SC |
12 |
10 |
65 |
| ST |
8 |
6 |
48 |
| PwD |
8 |
5 |
47 |
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How to Get Good Score in IPMAT Indore 2026 Exam?
To get a good score in IPMAT exam, all students should understand the IPMAT 2026 question paper structure and practice mock tests. Time management skills are very important to score well in the IPMAT Indore 2026 exam. To improve the score,
- Know section-wise weightage, difficulty level and IPMAT exam pattern
- Have a target based study routine
- Focus on high weightage important topics of the IPMAT syllabus
- Practice question papers in time based environment to improve accuracy and time management skills.
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Student Forum
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
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