IPMAT is a five-year integrated programme exam conducted by IIM Indore. Read the article below to know the detailed IPMAT eligibility criteria.
IPMAT exam eligibility criteria 2026 are the requirements to be fulfilled by the candidates in order to appear for the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore). The eligibility criteria is prescribed by IIM Indore. The IIM Indore IPMAT eligibility criteria is considered by all colleges which accept IPMAT 2026 scores. Read the article below to know the complete IPMAT eligibility criteria, including educational qualification, reservation policy, and age limit.
The IPMAT 2026 exam date was announced by IIM Indore. IPMAT 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 4, 2026. The exam will be conducted online at various IPMAT exam centres. The IPMAT application forms of only those candidates will be accepted who fulfil the IPMAT eligibility criteria to appear in the exam. Read the article below to know the detailed IPMAT Indore eligibility criteria, age limit, domicile criteria, etc.
- IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
- IPMAT Age Limit
- IPMAT Eligibility Criteria: Important Points to Remember
IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria in order to appear for the IPMAT Indore 2026 exam:
- Applicants 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.
- Applicants belonging to SC, ST or PwD (DA) categories must have secured at least 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Class 10 and Class 12.
- Applicants must have passed the qualifying exam in the years 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026.
- Applicants in the final year of Class 12 or awaiting the results are also eligible to apply provisionally.
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State Wise Eligibility Criteria for General and NC/OBC category
- Applicants applying for the IPMAT exam should have obtained a minimum of 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12 or the overall score of SAT should be 1600 out of 2400.
State Wise Eligibility Criteria for SC, ST and PWD/DA category
- Applicants applying for the exam should have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12 or the overall score of SAT should be 1475 out of 2400.
IPMAT Indore Eligibility Criteria for International Applicants
Check out the IPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria for international applicants below:
- Applicants must have passed the qualifying exam in the years 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026.
- Applicant must have secured at least 1300 out of 1600 in SAT from November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.
- Candidates who are in the final year of HSc can also apply provisionally.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, there is maximum age limit to appear for the IPMAT exam. The students appearing for the IPMAT exam must be a maximum of 20 years of age as of July 31, of the given year. The IPMAT exam is open to students who have recently passed Class 12 or are still awating the Class 12 results. IPMAT is conducted by IIM Indore and is accepted by some of the top institutes such as IIM Indore, IIFT, Nirma University, IIM Ranchi, Alliance University, NICMAR and NALSAR University. Any candidate who has scored a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 10/SSC and Class 12/ HSC or equivalent examination in the case of the General and NC-OBC categories is eligible to apply for the IPMAT exam.
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.
Even if the candidate clears the sectional and overall cutoff in IPMAT exam but does not get shortlisted for the PI round, it means that the candidate is eligible but not among the top-ranked candidates based on the composite score. Such a candidate will not be considered for admission to the IPM programme.
Such candidates can opt for reappearing for the exam next year, as there is no provision of re-evaluation. Candidates can also consider applying to other institutes which accept IPMAT Indore scores, such as NIRMA University, TAPMI, etc.
IPMAT Age Limit
Mentioned below is the age limit that applicants must adhere to when appearing for the IPMAT exam 2026:
- Applicants belonging to the General or NC OBC category must not be more than 20 years of age as of July 31, 2026, at the time of filling out the IPMAT application form 2026.
- The age should not be more than 22 years as of July 31, 2026, for the applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwD (DA) categories.
- Candidates belonging to the Foreign Nationals category must have been born on or after August 1, 2006.
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IPMAT Eligibility Criteria: Important Points to Remember
Read below about some of the important points to remember regarding IPMAT eligibility criteria:
- Candidates in the final year of the qualifying exam or awaiting the results can apply provisionally for IPMAT 2026.
- Candidates need to produce Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets along with a school-leaving certificate at the time of admission.
- The percentage obtained will be calculated on the aggregate of all subjects mentioned in the mark sheet.
- If the candidates are awarded grades or CGPA, then the grade/CGPA will be converted into a percentage based on the procedure certified by the competent authority.
- Applicants pursuing Class 10 and/or Class 12 from international schools affiliated with foreign boards can also apply.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 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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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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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.
Contributor-Level 10
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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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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
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.
V
Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6
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