Can a 17 year old give the IPMAT exam?

Yes, a 17 year old can give the IPMAT exam. The maximum age limit to be eligible to appear for the IPMAT Indore exam is 20 years as on July 31, of the given year. There is a relaxation in the age limit for the reserved category students. The candidates belonging to the General or NC-OBC category must be a maximum of 20 years and the students belonging to other reserved categories can be a maximum of 22 years in the admission year. Including this, the students should also fulfil the academic IPMAT eligibility criteria to be able to take the IPMAT exam and IPM Admissions.

What all items can I carry to the IPMAT exam centre?

Every candidate must carry a simple blue/black ball point pen and a two copies of their passport size photo to the IPMAT exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, IPMAT candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer, face mask and gloves along with them. They have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. They also must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the IPMAT exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.

What are the don'ts of the IPMAT exam day?

Being prepared on the IPMAT exam day is as important as preparing for the exam. Listed below are some of the important don'ts that the students should keep in mind: Do not arrive late. Students should ensure that they reach the exam centre well before the reporting time. They should aim to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam begins. Latecomers will not be allowed entry. Do not forget to carry the admit card. Students should ensure that they are carrying the IPMAT admit card to the exam centre. Do not carry any prohibited items such as electronic devices, study materials, notes, rough papers, bags, etc. Do not panic. Students should try to remain calm throughout the exam day, as panicking and taking stress will only affect their performance in the exam. Do not ignore the instructions given by the invigilator before starting the exam.

Will I get a hard copy of the IPMAT hall ticket?

No, candidates can only download the IPMAT admit card online from the website of IIM Indore. Once the candidates have successfully registered for the IPMAT exam, they will be allowwed to download the IPMAT admit card once released. To download the IPMAT hall ticket, candidates need to use their login credentails which were generated during the registration process. Candidatss will not be given a hard copy by post or otherwise of the IPMAT hall ticket.

What if I forget my password while downloading the IPMAT admit card?

To login into the IPMAT candidate portal, candidates will require their User ID and password. In case the candidates forget their password or user ID, they can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to retrieve the same. Visit the official website of IIM Indore. Click on the candidate portal tab Now, click on the Forgot password button. Select the credential that you wish to retrieve. Enter the date of birth (as mentioned in the application form), registered mobile number and registered email ID which were used at the time of IPMAT registration. Candidates now need to enter the captcha code and click on the reset password button. Candidates will receive a reset link on their registered email Id and mobile number. Click on the reset link and the candidates will be redirected to a new webpage where they can set a new password.

What is the last date to download IPMAT admit card?

Candidates will be able to download the IPMAT admit card until the examination day. The last date to download the IPMAT hall ticket is mentioned in the notification. The hard copy of the IPMAT hall ticket will be required at the time of entry to the exam centre. Officials at the centre will verify the details on the admit card and photo ID proof along with the details of the applicant available with them. Candidates missing to download and carry the IPMAT hall ticket on the exam day will not get entry to the exam centre. The IPMAT exam 2025 is scheuled to be conducted on May 12, 2025.

What is the IPMAT exam duration and slot?

The IPMAT exam is held for two hours or 120 minutes. There is only one slot for the IPMAT exam. IPMAT exam also has a sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section. The candidates need to solve the question paper in 120 minutes and this means that the candidates will have approximately two minutes to solve each question. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 40 minutes get over, the screen will automatically redirect to the next section. The test will end automatically once 120 minutes of the test are over. The IPMAT exam is conducted in the afternoon shift. Also, there is no provision for changing the exam slot. Candidates must make sure that they reach the IPMAT exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the examination in order to complete the frisking formalities at the entry gate. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre 15 minutes before the exam time.

Is IPMAT admit card valid without a photograph?

No, candidates must paste a recent passport size photograph on the IPMAT admit card to make it valid. The candidate's photograph affixed to the IPMAT hall ticket must match the photograph uploaded in the IPMAT application form. Candidates must paste a coloured photograph on the IPMAT admit card.

How can I know my IPMAT test centre?

Registered candidates will be able to know the details regarding their allotted IPMAT exam centre through the admit card. Important details such as the allotted exam centre name, address and more details will be made available through the IPMAT admit card. Therefore, the candidates will have to download the admit card and check the details carefully. In case of any discepancies, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately.

What is the reporting time for the IPMAT exam?

Candidates must report to the IPMAT exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam. The IPMAT exam took place from 2 PM to 4 PM at various test centres, hence, candidates had to reach the exam centre the latest by 1 PM. Candidates were not allowed to leave the exam centre before 4 PM (afternoon session). Also, they can not re-enter the exam centre once they have submitted the exam.

Can I show a digital copy of my IPMAT admit card at the exam centre?

No, digital copy of the IPMAT admit card will not be considered valid for the verification purpose at the IPMAT exam centre. Candidates have to carry a coloured printout of the IPMAT admit card to gain an entry. IPMAT admit card is a mandatory document which is to be carried to the exam centre along with a recent coloured passport size photograph affixed to it. The photograph should match the one uploaded in the IPMAT application form. IPMAT admit card is a mandatory document which is to be carried to the exam centre and candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre without the admit card. Along with the admit card candidates should carry the following items: Original Photo ID proof issued by the Government of India - Original Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voters Card/Permanent Driving License Ration Card and Learners Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof One clear black and white photocopy of ID proof Two clear coloured copies of the IPMAT admit card along with one original recent passport-size photo affixed on each of them

IPMAT 2026 Admit Card: Release Date, How Download Hall Ticket @iimidr.ac.in

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Exam On - 4 May '26

Updated on Aug 7, 2025 09:14 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

IPMAT admit card 2026 is expected to be released in the last week of April 2026. Candidates who successfully register for the exam before the last date of registration can download the IIM Indore IPMAT admit card. Candidates can download their IPMAT hall ticket by entering login details i.e. Application Number/User ID and Password in the login window.

The admit card for the IPMAT exam will be available only online at the official website of IIM Indore. IPMAT 2026 will likely be conducted in the second week of May 2026. Read below to know more about the IPMAT 2026 admit card.

Q: Who is eligible to download the IPMAT admit card?

The IPMAT admit card will be available online on the official website. Students who have successfully submitted the IPMAT application form before the deadline can download their IPMAT admit cards. But, if the candidate has not paid the IPMAT application fee, then they will not be eligible to download the IPMAT admit card. Hence, the candidate must have completed the entire IPMAT application process in order to download the IPMAT admit card.

The candidates must note, that the IPMAT admit card will have correct details only if they have filled the application form with correct and true information. If there is a discrepancy in the admit card, students should immediately contact the examination authorities.

Q: When will the IPMAT admit card release?

IPMAT 2026 admit card will likely be released in the third week of April 2026. IPMAT Indore 2026 will be conducted in the second week of May 2026, tentatively. The candidates who have successfully registered for the exam and paid the application fee will be able to download the IPMAT admit card. The candidates can use their login credentials to download the IPMAT hall ticket online.

Here is a brief guide on how to download the IPMAT admit card:

Visit the official website of IIM Indore
Click on the download IPMAT admit card/ hall ticket button on the admission page of IPM
Enter the application number and password
Click on Submit button
Click on the link to download the admit card and download the same.

Take a print out of the IPMAT admit card as this is an important document which is to be carried to the IPMAT exam centre.

Q: Which details will be mentioned on the IPMAT admit card?

IPMAT admit card will be released online and is a mandatory document to be carried to the IPMAT exam centre to gain entry in the exam hall. Candidates will not be permitted inside the IPMAT exam centre without the admit card. Candidates appearing for the IPMAT exam should check the details mentioned on the admit card. The admit card must contain the following information:

Name of the candidate
Signature and photograph of the candidate
Roll Number
Time and venue of the exam centre
Instruction related to the exam
Space for the invigilator’s signature

In case any of the detail is incorrect or missing, the same should be reported immediately to the officials. Also, in case the admit card is inaccessible, the candidate should immediately get in touch with the authorities. Candidates must remember that the admit card is an important document that is required to be carried to the exam hall.

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