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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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 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. 

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. 

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:

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

IIM Rohtak IPMAT counselling process: Weightage

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. 

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