IPMAT Admission Process 2026; Important Dates, How to Apply, Selection Criteria
Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )
Registration - 15 Apr '26
IIM Indore IPMAT 2026 exam date is 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: The Indian Institute of Management, Indore, will conduct the IPMAT 2026 on May 4, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Indore can apply for the IPMAT exam online on the official 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 wil likely be released in the first week of June 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.
- IPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- IPMAT Selection Procedure 2026
- IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2026
- IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
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.
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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.
IPMAT 2026 Application Process
Students who wish to take admission to IIM Indore for IPM programme need to fill the 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. The IPMAT 2026 exam will be conducted on May 4, 2026, in the CBT test mode. The exam will be conducted in the afternoon shift (2 PM to 4 PM) at different exam centres in the country. Refer to the table below to know the IPMAT exam pattern 2026:
| Exam structure |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of sections |
3 sections
|
| 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 |
|
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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 cutoff based on the categories.
Also Read: IPMAT counselling 2026
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)
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.
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 |
IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2026
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| General and NC-OBC categories | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% |
IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
Check the table below to know the expected IPMAT cut off 2026 for IIM Indore for each category:
| Category | IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 210-220 |
| SC | 150-160 |
| ST | 150-160 |
| OBC | 180-200 |
| EWS | 180-190 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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
R
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 2 weeks 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.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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.
Contributor-Level 10
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.
S
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.
M
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.
V
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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