IPMAT Selection Process 2026: Check Personal Interview (PI) Dates, Final Merit List, Seat Intake

Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( IPMAT )

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Saumya Jain
Updated on Apr 30, 2026 17:57 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

IPMAT selection procedure 2026 includes IPMAT Indore scores 2026, Personal Interview and final admissions. IPMAT Personal Interviews will be conducted in the online mode. The PI for the 2026-31 academic session will be held in the third week of July 2026, tentatively. The IPMAT exam 2026 counselling process will include two stages, i.e. Shortlisting and Merit List. The first stage of the IPMAT selection process will include shortlisting the candidates based on their IPMAT exam 2026 score for the Personal Interview and the second stage will include preparing the final merit list for IPM admissions after PI results using the ATS scores. Candidates who did not appear for the IPMAT exam or the PI will not be eligible for IPMAT admissions. 

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Table of contents
  • IPMAT 2026 Exam: Composite Score Calculation
  • IPMAT Exam Date 2026 & Schedule
  • IPMAT Indore 2026 Selection Criteria
  • Top BBA Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores 2026
  • IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2026
  • IPMAT 2026 Cut Off (Expected)
  • FAQs on IPMAT Counselling
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IPMAT 2026 Exam: Composite Score Calculation

Given below is how to calculate composite score for IPMAT Indore 2026:

  • 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does every student who clears the cutoff get a call for IPMAT counselling?
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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. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for IPMAT counselling?
A: 

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
Q:   How can I register for the IPMAT counselling?
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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:

  1. Visit the official website of IIM Indore
  2. Click on the button reading 'New Registration'
  3. Fill in the IPMAT application number and date of birth
  4. Several details are prefilled from the IPMAT application form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.
  5. Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
  6. 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 Exam Date 2026 & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IPMAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26

IPMAT 2026 Provisional Shortlisting

TENTATIVE
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IPMAT Indore 2026 Selection Criteria

Admissions to IIM Indore's Five-Year Integrated Management Programme are based on scores obtained by students in IPMAT written exam and Personal Interview. Exam authorities release a list of eligible candidates after the IPMAT exam who can appear for the Personal Interview. The final selection of candidates will be conducted based on the Composite Scores computed based on following.

 Components

Marks Weightage 

ATS Score (IPMAT 2026)

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 2026 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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Q:   What is the ATS score in IPMAT?
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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. 

Q:   How to calculate the IPMAT scores?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is it mandatory to attend the document verification round for the IPMAT counselling?
A: 

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. 

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Top BBA Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores 2026

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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is the ATS score important in IPMAT?
A: 

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.

Q:   Do I need to carry original documents for verification during the IPMAT admissions?
A: 

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:

  1. Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
  2. IPMAT admit card 
  3. Government-issued photo ID proof
  4. Caste or category certificate
  5. PwD certificate
  6. Domicile certificate
  7. Migration certificate
Q:   What are the documents required for the IPMAT counselling?
A: 

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
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IIM Indore Seat Intake for IPMAT 2026

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 2026 seat matrix and reservation for IIM Indore and Rohtak

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the selection process through IPMAT?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Which IIMs participate in IPMAT counselling?
A: 

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. 

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IPMAT 2026 Cut Off (Expected)

Check the table below to know the target score and good score in IPMAT:

Category Tagret Score Good Score
General 175-189 190-204
EWS 145-159 160-174
NC-OBC 130-149 150-164
SC 105-124 125-139
ST 75-94 95-109
PwD 70-89 90-104

Also Read: IPMAT Indore cut off 2026 (expected) category-wise

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does meeting the IPMAT cut-off guarantee admission?
A: 

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.

Q:   How is the final IPMAT score calculated?
A: 

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:   Is the IPMAT cut-off the same for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?
A: 

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. 

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FAQs on IPMAT Counselling

Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on IPMAT counselling:

Q:   What is the expected IPMAT cutoff?
A: 

Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2026 expected cutoff:

SectionExpected IPMAT cutoff 2026 (Section-wise)
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)7 to 9
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)12 to 14
Verbal Ability35 and above
Q:   In how many cities will the IPMAT counselling be held?
A: 

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

Q:   How is the IPMAT counselling process conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   How the IPMAT Indore counselling process different from IPMAT Rohtak's?
A: 

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

RoundWeightage
IPMAT exam65%
PI Round35%
Total100%

IIM Rohtak IPMAT counselling process: Weightage

RoundWeightage
IPMAT Rohtak exam45%
PI Round40%
Past academic record15%
Total100%
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Atharva School of Business considers IPMAT score for admission in Integrated BBA-MBA course. Aspirants can also get admission in Integrated programme based on their scores in MH CET, PERA CET or AU-AIET. Candidates must also meet course-specific eligibility for admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month 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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Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Rashmi Shukla

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Shruti Tyagi

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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Mayank Singh

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.

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Saumya Jain

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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Shruti Tyagi

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.

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Mayank Singh

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. 

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Vikram Hazarika

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