IPMAT Admission Process 2026; Important Dates, How to Apply, Selection Criteria

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )

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Updated on Jun 3, 2026 10:01 IST
IIM Indore conducted the IPMAT 2026 exam on May 4, 2026. IPMAT result 2026 will likely be released in the first week of June. The authorities will shortlist the candidates provisionally for the PI round. Admission to the Integrated Programme in Management will conclude in July 2026. Check the latest IPMAT exam pattern and selection process here.

IIM Indore IPMAT 2026 exam date was May 4, 2026. Admission to the Integrated Programme in Management will conclude in July 2026 (tentatively). Check the latest IPMAT exam pattern and selection criteria here. 

IIM Indore IPM Admissions 2026: Indian Institute of Management, Indore, conducted IPMAT 2026 on May 4, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to Integrated Programme in Management at IIM Indore were able to apply for the IPMAT 2026 exam online on website of IIM Indore. The IPMAT admission process includes application form filing, IPMAT entrance, shortlisting of candidates through a Personal Interview, and final merit list. The IPMAT result 2026 will likely be released in the last week of May 2026.

The IPMAT selection process tests the candidate's Quantitative and Verbal Ability. Read the article below to know more about the IIM Indore IPM selection criteria, including various components such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, etc. 

Table of contents
  • IPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • IPMAT Selection Procedure 2026
  • IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2026
  • IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026

IPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Check out the IPMAT eligibility criteria below:

  • Students should have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 10 and Class 12 or equivalent CGPA in the case of the General and NC OBC categories.
  • Students belonging to SC, ST or PwD (DA) categories must have secured at least 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Class 10 and Class 12.
  • Students must have passed the qualifying exam in 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026.
  • Students in the final year of Class 12 or awaiting the results are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Also Read: IPMAT 2026 exam dates

IPMAT Selection Procedure 2026

The IPMAT selection process includes various stages such as application form filing, IPMAT entrance, shortlisting of students through a Personal Interview, and final merit list. IPM is a dual degree programme where the students are provided with a Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and a Master of Business Administration by IIM Indore at the end of the course. Students will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and a Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) after the programme.

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IPMAT 2026 Application Process

Students who wish to take admission to IIM Indore for IPM programme need to fill IPMAT application form 2026. The IPMAT application fee is INR 4130 for General category students and INR 2065 for reserved category students. The application form and fee are to be submitted online on IIM Indore website. The IPMAT form was released on February 2, 2026. The form was available at iimidr.ac.in till March 17, 2026. 

IPMAT 2026 Exam

Students need to appear for the IPMAT exam in order to be eligible for the IPMAT admission and selection process. Refer to the table below to know the IPMAT exam pattern 2026:

Exam structure

Details

Number of sections

3 sections

  • Quantitative Ability (MCQs)
  • Quantitative Ability (SA)
  • Verbal Ability  

Duration

Two hours

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode (CBT)

Total number of questions

90 to 100 MCQs

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Marking scheme

  • +4 for every correct answer
  • -1 for every incorrect answer
  • No deduction of marks for unattempted questions

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IPMAT Provisional Merit List or IPMAT Result 

The exam conducting authority, IIM Indore, releases the IPMAT result as a provisional merit list (based on the scores obtained by the students in the IPMAT exam) of the students selected for the next round of the IPMAT selection process. The authorities decide a minimum IPMAT 2026 cutoff based on the categories. 

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IPMAT 2026 Exam: Composite Score Calculation

Given below are the steps on how the composite score for the IPMAT 2026 exam will be calculated:

  • Quantitative Section(MCQ) Section Scores:

25 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)

(Maximum score - Minimum score)

  • Quantitative Section(SA) Section Scores:

    25 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)

    (Maximum score - Minimum score)

  • Verbal Ability Section Scores:

    50 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)

    (Maximum score - Minimum score)

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Commonly asked questions
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:   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:   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:   Do IIMs accept IPMAT scores?
A: 

Yes, IIMs accept IPMAT scores. In fact, IPMAT is conducted by one of the top IIMs in the country, IIM Indore. IPMAT Indore scores are accepted by other IIMs such as IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar and IIM Sirmaur. 

Personal Interview

The students who match the IPMAT cutoff will be eligible to appear for the Personal Interview (PI). Candidates have to match the sectional and overall cutoff decided by the exam authorities to appear for the PI. 

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Final Merit List and Selection

Based on the scores obtained by the students in the IPMAT entrance exam and Personal Interview, the exam conducting authorities release the final merit list of the students who are eligible to secure a seat in the prestigious IIM Indore. The final IIM Indore IPM selection criteria for candidates will be based on the Composite Scores (CS) computed as:

 Components

Marks Weightage 

 IPMAT 2026

65%

 Personal Interview

35%

 Composite Score

100

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IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2026

According ot IPMAT seat matrix 2026 and reservation policy , 150 seats are reserved for domestic students at IIM Indore for admission to the five-year integrated programme in management (IPM) through IPMAT. International applicants have five seats reserved for IPM at the institute. Check 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I appear for IPMAT more than once?
A: 

No, IPMAT is conducted only once a year. Candidates have to wait for the next session if they miss this year's exam. The IPMAT exam is being conducted in the CBT (computer-based test) mode. Based on the IPM Aptitude Test scores, students can apply for admission to integrated management programme offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Managment, Indore. The exam will only be conducted in the computer-based test mode for all the sessions across various cities. The difficulty level of the IPMAT exam is usually moderate and the candidates can easily prepare for this exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the IPMAT exam need to apply on the official website of IIM Indore and fill out the IPMAT application form once the application window opens. IPMAT is held in about 28 test cities across the country, and the students need to visit the exam centre in order to take the exam.

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:   How many attempts are there in IIM Indore IPM entrance exam?
A: 

The attempts at IPMAT Indore depend on the age criteria of the candidate. The eligibility criteria in terms of age for this entrance is that the candidate should be a maximum of 20 years of age as of July 31, 2026, (for IPMAT Indore 2026) if you belong to the General, OBC or EWS category. Whereas there is 5-year relaxation for SC, ST and PWD candidates.

The IPMAT exam is conducted only once a year, and the candidates must aim to crack the exam on the first attempt. However, if they did not score well in the first attempt and their eligibility is still valid for the next year, then the students can definitely give a second try at the exam. 

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.

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IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026 

Check the table below to know the IPMAT cut off 2026 for IIM Indore for each category:

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

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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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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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