IPMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile: How Selection Happens at IIMs

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )

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Updated on Jan 30, 2026 23:06 IST
IPMAT score vs percetile is important to know for IPM candidates.IIM Indore has 150 seats reserved for the integrated programme in management. IPMAT 2026 will be conducted on May 4, 2026, in the Computer based test format. Read the article below to know a detailed analysis of IPMAT percentile and score.

IPMAT score vs percetile is important to know for IPM candidates. Read the article below to know a detailed analysis of IPMAT percentile and score.

IPMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile

IPMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile

IPMAT score vs percentile: Understanding how IPMAT scores are converted into percentiles is important. IPMAT percentiles are main deciding factors for receiving an interview call from IPMAT score 2026 accepting colleges. IPMAT score vs percentile is the analysis of how the scores are converted to percentiles. IPMAT percentile tells how well a student performed in the IPMAT exam as compared to other candidates who took the exam. IPMAT scores are the correct answers marked by the candidates during the exam. 

IIM Indore will conduct the IPMAT 2026 exam on May 4, 2026, in the computer based test mode. The Personal Interview shorlist is expected to reelase in the first week of June 2026. Shiksha has presented a detailed analysis of IPMAT 2026 score vs percentile to help students gauge their chances of getting a PI call from IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, etc. 

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Table of contents
  • IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026
  • IPMAT Score vs Percentile: How to Calculate IPMAT Percentile
  • IPMAT Indore Seat Intake and Reservation

IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026

The total marks in IPMAT Indore exam 2026 is 360. A students having a score of 345 and above will get 100 percentile in IPMAT Indore. Students who score between 280 to 340 will get about 90 percentile and have good chances of being shortlisted for the Personal Interview round. 

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)24 to 28
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)32 to 36
Verbal Ability102 to 107
Q:   Which factors can influence the IPMAT cutoff?
A:
  • Number of students
  • Number of seats
  • Reservation criteria
  • Marking scheme
  • Difficulty level 
  • Previous year cutoff marks
  • Average and lowest marks obtained by students
  • Performance in IPM exam
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.

IPMAT Score vs Percentile: How to Calculate IPMAT Percentile

Given below is how to calculate composite score for IPMAT Indore 2026:

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:   Will I be eligible for IPMAT if I scored 75% in my CBSE 12th board?
A:

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:   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.

  • Quantitative Section (MCQ) Section Scores:

25 X (candidate score - Minimum score)

      (Maximum score - Minimum score)

  • Quantitative Section(SA) Section Scores:

    25 X (candidate score - Minimum score)

          (Maximum score - Minimum score)

  • Verbal Ability Section Scores:

    50 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)

          (Maximum score - Minimum score)

Maximum and minimum scores are highest and lowest scores scored by students from eligible pool. Total score will be total of all three sections.  

IPMAT Indore Seat Intake and Reservation

Every year, over 20,000 students take the IPMAT exam, out of these a few hundreds are selected for the Personal Interview rounds. IIM Indore has 150 reserved for the Integrated Programme in Management, IPM. Check the table below to know the seat distribution at IIM Indore:

Category Seats
General and NC-OBC categories 27%
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
EWS 10%
PwD 5%

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Compared to IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak, the JIPMAT is generally considered easier. Specifically, past test-takers have rated the Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections as easy, while Data Interpretation is viewed as moderate

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Check the table below to know the section wise difficulty level of the three exams:

SectionIPMAT IndoreIPMAT RohtakJIPMAT
Quantitative AptitudeVery DifficultModerateEasy
Verbal AbilityModerateEasyEasy
Logical Reasoning/Data Interpretation-ModerateModerate

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, one cannot change the exam centre after IPMAT admit card has been issued. One cannot take the exam at any other centre other than the one mentioned in their admit card, either. So make an informed decision at time of selecting the test city in the IPMAT application form. 

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Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, candidates do not have to pay any fee for IPMAT form correction. The facility is provided to candidates free of cost. However, if they have made an error in a field that is not available for editing, then, they will have to fill a fresh IPMAT form before submission deadline and pay the applicati

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Mayank Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 weeks ago

  • Do not reach late.
  • Do not forget to carry IPM admit card. 
  • Do not carry any prohibited items, including electronic devices, study materials, notes, rough papers, bags, etc. 
  • Don't panic. 
  • Do not ignore instructions given by invigilator

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 weeks ago

IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak have similar syllabus but they differ in terms of difficulty level. IPMAT Indore exam has 3 sections based on Verbal Skills and Quantitative Skills but the IPMAT Rohtak exam has an extra section on Logical Reasoning.

Level of difficulty of IPMAT Indore is slightly higher

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Saumya Jain

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Answered 4 weeks ago

IPMAT exam can be a bit challenging for an average student. But with a good knowledge of the basics of IPMAT syllabus topics and exam pattern, students can fetch good IPMAT scores. 

Students should read daily and take sectional and full length mock test to ace IPM exam.

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Rashmi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 weeks ago

IPMAT is a speed based test with judges students on their quantitative and verbal skills. It checks the command of students over the English language and their comprehension skills. Questions in IPMAT exam are based on Class 9 and 12 syllabus but students need to practice a slightly advanced level q

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Mani Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Application fee for IPMAT Indore is INR 4130. Students appearing for IPMAT exam 2026 can register on IIM Indore website and pay IPMAT 2026 registration fee. IPMAT application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or other banking wallets. 

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Mayank Singh

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