
IPMAT selection process consists of both IPMAT exam scores and personal interviews. Those who want to take admission are required to clear both the exam rounds. First, IPMAT scores are considered then students are evaluated on the basis of a personal interview. The GD/PI round is conducted after the IPMAT results are announced. To know more about the IPMAT counselling process, scroll down.
- IPMAT 2027 Exam: Composite Score Calculation
- IPMAT Exam Date 2027 & Schedule
- IPMAT Indore 2027 Selection Criteria
- IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2027
- Top BBA Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores 2027
- IPMAT 2027 Cut Off
- FAQs on IPMAT Counselling
IPMAT 2027 Exam: Composite Score Calculation
Here's how you can calculate the IPMAT Indore 2027 composite scores:
- Quantitative Section (MCQ) Section Scores:
25 X (candidate score - Minimum score)
(Maximum score - Minimum score)
- Quantitative Section(SA) Section Scores:
25 X (candidate score - Minimum score)
(Maximum score - Minimum score)
- Verbal Ability Section Scores:
50 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)
(Maximum score - Minimum score)
Maximum and minimum scores are highest and lowest scores scored by students from eligible pool. Total score will be total of all three sections.
Also Read: IPMAT question papers
Commonly asked questions
Every student who clears the IPMAT cutoff will get a call from the participating institutions, but will not be guaranteed admission. If they do not match the academic eligibility or IPMAT score they will not be given admission to the IPM programme. IIM Indore checks factors such as IPMAT score, number of seats, academic performance, GD/PI performance for admissions to IPM programme. Candidates with a good composite score stand a chance to get shortlisted for the PI round.
IPMAT counselling is held for students who have cleared IPMAT exam and have been shortlisted for PI. They should have:
- Qualify IPMAT exam
- Complete Class 10 and 12 from a recognised board
- All nationality students can apply for IPMAT counselling
- Students should have all documents required for verification round proving their eligibility
The IPMAT counselling process begins after the IPMAT provisional short list is released. Candidates who qualified for the IPMAT counselling must follow the steps below to complete the counselling registration:
- Visit the official website of IIM Indore
- Click on the button reading 'New Registration'
- Fill in the IPMAT application number and date of birth
- Several details are prefilled from the IPMAT application form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.
- Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
- Pay the counselling fee via the available payment modes. After successful payment, you will receive a payment confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates then need to appear for the further selection procedure which is Personal Interview.
IPMAT Indore 2027 Selection Criteria
Admission to IIM Indore's 5-year integrated management programme is entirely dependent on the scores obtained by the aspirants and the personal interview round given by them. After the exam results are announced, the exam conducting body releases a list of eligible candidates for the personal interview round. Here's how the composite score is calculated for final selection:
| Components |
Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| ATS Score (IPMAT 2027) |
65% |
| PI |
35% |
| Composite Score |
100 |
A higher ATS score in IPMAT Indore exam can mean increased chances of getting a PI call from IIM Indore. ATS score is based on performance of students in IPMAT exam. The ATS is calculated using the following formula:
ATS Score = (Candidate's score / Maximum score) X 100
An ATS score is a defining factor in deciding the candidate's chances of being called for a Personal Interview. The ATS score is calculated section-wise. For example, if the candidate scored 32 out of 50, the ATS score will be: (32/50) X 100= 156
Raw scores are converted to ATS scores and then the composite score is calculated after the PI round.
IPMAT 2027 Two Phases
Candidates who wish to get admission to the five-year integrated programme of IIM Indore must know that the programme is broadly divided into two phases; Phase I is the first three years of the programme and Phase II includes the remaining two years. Let's take a look at the two phases in detail:
Phase I: IPMAT Phase 1 focuses on building foundation of the course. Students have to complete a social internship at the end of first three years along with classwork.
Phase II: This phase focuses on Business Management. Students are required to complete a business internship between fourth and fifth year along with classwork.
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Commonly asked questions
Aptitude Test score or the ATS score in IPMAT is the deciding factor for the students if they will get a call for the Personal Interview or not after the exam is conducted. The higher the ATS, the higher the chances for IIM Indore PI call:
The ATS is calculated using the below mentioned formula:
ATS Score = (Candidate's score / Maximum score) X 100
Raw scores are converted to ATS scores and then the composite score is calculated after the PI round.
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.
Yes it is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates to attend document verification round as part of IPMAT counselling process. To confirm admissions to the IPMAT accepting colleges, document verification is important.
IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2027
There are 150 seats reserved for the domestic applicants at IIM Indore for admission to the five year integrated programme in management through IPMAT. Check out the 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% |
Also Read: IPMAT 2027 seat matrix and reservation for IIM Indore and Rohtak
Commonly asked questions
IIMs including IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Shillong, IIM Lucknow and IIM Sirmaur accept IPMAT scores. Each of these IIMs conduct their individual counselling procedures for IPMAT selection process.
All these institutes conduct the counselling process and the students have to individually apply for the counselling process on the official website of the institute.
The selection process thorough IPMAT is:
IPMAT entrance exam is the first phase of the IPM admission process. The exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode across various exam centres. The IPMAT question paper is based on topics such as Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability. Students who match the cutoff after the result announcement are called for the next phase of the IPM admissions.
Personal Interview is the next round. Students are shortlisted based on their IPMAT scores. The PI assesses the candidate's written communication skills and ability to express thoughts. It evaluates the candidates' overall personality, confidence and programme suitability.
Top BBA Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores 2027
Check out the list of BBA colleges accepting IPMAT scores:
| Name of the college | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| IIM Indore | INR 35 L |
| IIM Amritsar | INR 17.75 L |
| IIM Shillong | INR 11.43 L |
| IIM Ranchi | INR 15.63 L |
| IIM Sirmaur | INR 22.74 L |
| IIFT Kakinada | INR 30 L |
| Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University | INR 10.75 L |
| NIRMA University | INR 16.3 L |
| TA Pai Management Institute | INR 18.8 L |
| NICMAR University | INR 19.75 L |
| Alliance University | INR 9 L |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, students are required to carry original documents as well as photocopies during the verification process for admission counselling at IIM Indore. Students should carry the following documents:
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
- IPMAT admit card
- Government-issued photo ID proof
- Caste or category certificate
- PwD certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Migration certificate
A high ATS score or the Aptitude Test Score means higher chances of getting a Personal Interview call from IPMAT Indore. The ATS score is based on the performance of the students in the IPMAT exam. The ATS is calculated using the below-mentioned formula:
ATS Score = (Candidate's score / Maximum score) X 100
An ATS score is a defining factor in deciding the candidate's chances of being called for a Personal Interview.
Candidates need these documents for IPMAT counselling:
- IPMAT Admit Card
- IPMAT Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Passing certificates
- Category certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Photo ID proof
- Passport sized photograph
IPMAT 2027 Cut Off
Check the table below to know the target score and good score in IPMAT:
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
FAQs on IPMAT Counselling
Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on IPMAT counselling:
Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2026 expected cutoff:
| Section | Expected IPMAT cutoff 2026 (Section-wise) |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 7 to 9 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) | 12 to 14 |
| Verbal Ability | 35 and above |
IPMAT counselling process is conducted in about 8 cities all over the country. The admission committee of the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, decides the number of counselling cities. Students who clear the IPMAT entrance exam will have to visit the IPMAT counselling centres to take part in the IPMAT Personal Interview. Check the table below to know the IPMAT counselling cities:
State | City |
|---|---|
Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Tamilnadu | Chennai |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Delhi | Delhi |
Assam | Guwahati |
Madhya Pradesh | Indore |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
IPMAT counselling process begins after declaration of results. It includes PI round, document verification and seat allocation. PI round is conducted online and students have to go to the campus for document verification.
IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak counselling process is conducted by the IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, respectively. The processes are different and conducted differently. Majorly the difference lies in exam structure, weightage, number of seats, etc.
IIM Indore counselling process: Weightage
| Round | Weightage |
|---|---|
| IPMAT exam | 65% |
| PI Round | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
IIM Rohtak IPMAT counselling process: Weightage
| Round | Weightage |
|---|---|
| IPMAT Rohtak exam | 45% |
| PI Round | 40% |
| Past academic record | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
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Student Forum
Answered a month ago
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 cutoffs.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates appearing for the IPM Aptitude Test need to fill the IPMAT application form online. The IPM AT application form is available on the official website of IIM Rohtak. The IPM AT application process is completely online and there is no need of giving har copy of the application.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
While evaluating participating IIMs, prestigious institutes like IIM Indore or IIM Ranchi, and private business schools accepting IPMAT 2027 scores provides a helpful baseline for your integrated management strategy, Lovely Professional University (LPU) serves as an excellent alternative to streamli
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
IPMAT 2027 registration is likely to start in February 2027.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
IPMAT 2027 exam is likely to be conducted in May, 2027.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, IPMAT 2027 exam is conducted once a year.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the IPMAT score is accepted for admission to the Department of Management Studies at NALSAR University.
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Contributor-Level 10
Is the IPMAT cut-off 2027 the same for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?