IPMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile: How to Calculate IPMAT Percentile

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )

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IPMAT 2026

4 May '26

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Saumya Jain
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Updated on Mar 16, 2026 12:26 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. In 2025, 30,220 students registered for the IPMAT Indore exam and 16,357 students recieved a positive score. Out of these 818 students were called for PI round. 

IIM Indore will conduct the IPMAT 2026 exam on May 4, 2026, in the computer based test mode. The Personal Interview shortlist is expected to be released 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. 

Table of contents
  • IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026
  • IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026: How to Calculate IPMAT Percentile
  • IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026: How to Calculate IPM Score
  • IPMAT Indore Seat Intake and Reservation
  • IPMAT 2026 Cut Off (Expected)

IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026

The total marks in IPMAT Indore exam 2026 are 360 to 400. A student having a score of 345 and above will get 100 percentile in IPMAT Indore 2026. Students who score between 280 to 340 will get about 90 percentile and have good chances of being shortlisted for the Personal Interview round. Check the table below to know the expected IPMAT 2026 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
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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:   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.

IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026: How to Calculate IPMAT Percentile

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

  • 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. The total score will be the total of all three sections.  

IPMAT Score vs Percentile 2026: How to Calculate IPM Score

IPMAT score and percentile using different formulas. The formula to calculate the IPMAT percentile is given above and now look below to know how to calculate IPMAT scores 2026. IPMAT scores are calculated using the marking scheme and scores are then converted into percentiles:

  • +4 marks for correct answers
  • -1 mark for incorrect answers
  • 0 marks for unanswered questions

Candidates can check the IPMAT answer key 2026 to know and verify their scores. 

Also Read: IPMAT exam pattern 2026

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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:   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. 

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.

IPMAT Indore Seat Intake and Reservation

Every year, over 25,000 students take the IPMAT exam; out of these, a few hundred are selected for the Personal Interview rounds. IIM Indore has 150 seats 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%

Also Read: IPMAT seat matrix 2026 for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak

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IPMAT 2026 Cut Off (Expected)

Check the table below to know the expected IPMAT cutoff 2026:

Category IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026 (expected)
General 240-250
EWS 210-220
NC-OBC 185-200
SC 140-150
ST 140-150
PwD 170-190

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Vikram Hazarika

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Answered 3 weeks 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

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks 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

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Saumya Jain

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Answered a month 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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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Mayank Singh

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Answered a month 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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Vikram Hazarika

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Answered a month 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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Rashmi Shukla

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