Low Score in IPMAT 2026, What Next?

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Updated on Apr 16, 2026 15:03 IST

A low score in IPMAT 2026 does not mean the end of the road. Students still have options to choose from even if they did not score well in the IPMAT exam. IPMAT result 2026 will likely be released in the first week of June 2026. Read the article below to know what to do after low score in IPMAT 2026?

A low score in IPMAT 2026 is not end of the road. Candidates still have mmany options even if they did not score well in IPMAT 2026 exam. Read article below to know what to do after low score in IPMAT 2026?

Low Score in IPMAT 2026: IPMAT result 2026 will likely be released in first week of June 2026. The competition level is stiff in IPMAT exam and every year, and such competition can make many candidates anxious.

Low score in IPMAT exam 2026 can be disheartening and discouraging. Especially for students seeking admission to IIM Indore’s 5-year integrated programme in management. But students should know that scoring low in IPMAT does not mean the end of the road. There are many other paths that students can choose if they have a low score in IPMAT exam 2026. Read the article below to know what to do after low score in IPMAT 2026?

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Low Score in IPMAT 2026
What to Do After Low Score in IPMAT 2026?
IPMAT Marks vs Percentile

Low Score in IPMAT 2026

A low score in IPMAT exam 2026 can mean anything below 170. So, students appearing for IPMAT Indore 2026 exam should aim for a minimum score of 210. Check the table below to know the low score and good score criteria in IPMAT Indore exam 2026 for General category:

Category	Score
Very Good Score	230 and above
Good Score	210 and above
Average or Safe Score	175 to 200
Low Score	Below 170

Students should know that IIM Indore considers overall as well as sectional scores for admission to the IPM course. So, getting good sectional scores is as important as getting good overall score. Candidates should check their IPMAT scorecard carefully and make an informed decision. Students should understand if the low score is because of a particular section or time management or basics, and finally take the next step.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How is the final IPMAT score calculated?

IPMAT score is calculated based on correct answers marked by students in IPMAT exam. Raw score of candidates is scaled to calculate composite score. Candidates who match IPMAT cutoff criteria are further called for Personal Interview round.

For final results, 65% weightage is given to scores in IPMAT exam and 35% weightage is given to performance in Personal Interview.

Q: What should I do after the IPMAT result?

After the IPMAT result declaration, colleges which accept the IPMAT scores start the shortlisting process. The IPMAT scores are accepted by IIM Indore, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Indian Institute of Ranchi, Alliance University, Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University of Law and Institute of Management, Nirma University After the results, the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, releases the IPMAT cutoffs category-wise and invite applicants to appear for Written Ability Test, Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview rounds for admissions. Candidates can register themselves on the official websites of the participating institutes and take part in the IPMAT counselling process. The IPMAT admission process after the result declaration includes:

Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission.
Participating in the counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted.
Paying the course fee and getting an admission confirmation.

Q: Where will the IPMAT scorecard be available?

IPMAT result was announced on the official website of IIM Indore. Candidates who appeared for the test were able to download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials, i.e. Application number and password. Given below is the process to follow for downloading the IPMAT result.

Visit the official website
Click on the ‘Results’ tab on the homepage
Enter the application form number
Enter the registered email id or Date of Birth in DD/MM/YY format
Enter security code
Click on the ‘Get Status’ tab
IPMAT result will appear on the screen
Download and take a printout of the same

What to Do After Low Score in IPMAT 2026?

There can be numerous options even if the candidate has scored low in IIM Indore IPMAT exam. Some IPMAT alternatives can be:

Checking Cut Off of Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores

IPMAT scores are accepted by over 10 colleges for admission to UG courses. There are colleges accepting lower IPMAT cutoff such as TAPMI and NIRMA University. These have lower IPMAT cut off as compared to IPMAT Indore. Check the table below to know the top colleges accepting IPMAT exam scores:

Name of College	Course Fee
IIM Indore	INR 35 L
IIM Amritsar
IIM Ranchi	INR 15.63 L
IIM Sirmaur	INR 22.74 L
IIM Shillong	INR 11.43 L
IIFT Kakinada	INR 30 L
NIRMA University	INR 16.3 L
Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University	INR 10.75 L
TA Pai Management Institute	INR 18.8 L
NICMAR University	INR 19.75 L
Alliance University	INR 9 L

Appearing for Other BBA Entrance Exams

Candidates who scored low in IPM exam can also start preparing for other BBA entrance exams that open doors to top colleges in India. Students can appear for exams such as CUET, JIPMAT, SET, NPAT, etc., which are widely accepted.

Competition level in these exams is much lesser and students can leverage their existing preparation and improve their chances of getting IPM admission.

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Considering Top BBA Colleges Without IPMAT

Applying to top BBA colleges which do not accept IPMAT exam can be one of the best IPMAT alternatives. Students can opt for colleges which are known for high-quality management education, excellent placement opportunities and good ROIs.

This will help students avoid the gap and build their career in business management.

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Choosing BBA + CAT Route

IPMAT is not the only way to get into IIM Indore. Students can also choose traditional route of completing BBA and then appearing for CAT exam to get into IIM Indore. Through this option, students can also aim for other top B-Schools in Indian such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, etc.

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Considering a Drop Year

Taking a drop year can be an option, but students should be careful before making this decision. They should check their scorecards carefully. For example, if candidates have a score near IPMAT cutoff, or they think they can improve their score in next attempt, they can choose to drop the year for preparation.

Students who opt for this should know that they should be dedicated towards clearing IPMAT in the next year as without it, taking a drop year may be futile.

IPMAT Marks vs Percentile

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 Personal Interview round. Check table below to know 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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Also Read: Good Score vs Safe Score in IPMAT 2026

So, a low score in IPMAT does not mean end of the road. Students still have options to choose from even if they did not score well in the IPMAT exam. Students should be consistent and dedicated towards their goals.

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