
IPMAT cut off 2025 is the minimum score and percentile required for admission to the five-year integrated course offered by IIM Indore. The IPMAT exam cutoff is determined by the exam conducting authority. For admissions, candidates have to meet the minimum IPMAT cut-off and clear the selection round, which includes an in-person Personal Interview.
Admission to the IPM programme will be conducted based on the IPMAT cutoff after the announcement of IPMAT results 2025. The IPMAT cutoffs will be released by the participating institutes during their respective admission cycles. The IPMAT Indore 2025 was conducted on May 12, 2025. Read all about IPMAT cut-offs 2025 below.
Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2025 expected cutoff:
Section | Expected IPMAT cutoff 2025 (Section-wise) |
---|---|
Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 24 to 28 |
Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 32 to 36 |
Verbal Ability | 102 to 107 |
IPMAT has a total of 120 questions. The Quantitative Aptitude section (part 1 and 2) carry 100 marks each and the Verbal Ability section carries 200 marks. For each correct attempt, four marks are awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of IPMAT is 400. Sectional marking scheme for IPMAT is given below:
Verbal Ability:
- Number of questions: 50 questions
- Total marks: 200
Quantitative Aptitude (multiple-choice questions):
- Number of questions: 25
- Total marks: 100
Quantitative Aptitude (short answer type questions):
- Number of questions: 25
- Total marks: 100
Since IPMAT has negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.
- IPMAT Cutoff 2025
- IPMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Factors Determining IPMAT Cutoff 2025
- IPMAT 2025: Composite Score Calculation and IPMAT ATS
- IPMAT Cutoff 2024
- IPMAT 2023 Cutoff
- IPMAT 2022 and 2021 Cutoff
- FAQs on IPMAT Cutoff
IPMAT Cutoff 2025
Candidates who appeared for the IPMAT 2025 exam have to clear the overall and sectional cutoff in order to receive a call from the IPMAT accepting college for the further selection process. IPMAT scores are accepted by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM-I), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi, Alliance University, NICMAR University, Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University of Law and Institute of Management, Nirma University.
IPMAT Indore Cutoff 2025
Check out the table below to know the IPMAT cutoff 2025 for various categories and section-wise:
Category | Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) | Verbal Ability |
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General | 24 | 28 | 112 |
EWS | 16 | 18 | 87 |
NC-OBC | 12 | 15 | 78 |
SC | 12 | 10 | 65 |
ST | 8 | 6 | 48 |
PwD | 8 | 5 | 47 |
Also Read: What is a good score in IPMAT?
Commonly asked questions
Nirma University is one of the top colleges accepting IPMAT scores. The University of Management generally requires candidates to have competitive scores in IPMAT for admission to their integrated BBA programme. The exact percentage cutoff can vary each year based on the applicant pool and the difficulty level of the exam, a good percentile rank in IPMAT (around 90-95 percentile or higher) increases the chances of getting shortlisted for the next rounds, such as personal interviews and group discussions.
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.
Many factors influence the IPMAT cutoff scores, which determine the minimum passing marks for the students who appeared for the IPMAT Indore exam. These factors include:
- Total number of examinees
- Total number of seats available
- Reservation criteria
- Marking scheme
- The difficulty level of the IPMAT question paper
- Previous year's cutoff marks
- Average and the lowest marks obtained by the examinees in the exam
- Examinee's performance in the exam
IPMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IPMAT 2026 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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Jun ' 25 | IPMAT 2025 Provisional Shortlisting |
Factors Determining IPMAT Cutoff 2025
The following factors are taken into consideration when deciding the IPMAT cutoff 2025:
- Total number of students who appeared for the exam
- Total number of seats available
- Reservation criteria
- Marking scheme
- The difficulty level of the IPMAT 2025 question paper
- Previous year's cutoff marks
- Average and lowest marks obtained by the candidates in the exam
- Candidate's performance in the exam
Commonly asked questions
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.
IPMAT 2025: Composite Score Calculation and IPMAT ATS
Given below are the steps on how the composite score for IPMAT Indore 2025 will be calculated:
- Quantitative Section(MCQ) Section Scores:
25 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)
(Maximum score - Minimum score)
- Quantitative Section(SA) Section Scores:
25 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)
(Maximum score - Minimum score)
- Verbal Ability Section Scores:
50 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)
(Maximum score - Minimum score)
Note: Maximum and minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the students from the eligible pool. The total score of the candidates in the exam will be the sum of the scores obtained in all three sections.
Also Read:
What is the ATS Score in IPMAT?
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
The calculation of the ATS score is done section-wise to determine the overall ATS score of IPMAT exam. The raw score is the score that the student got in a particular section and the ATS score is then calculated using the raw score and the ATS formula mentioned above. Check out the table below to know the weightage of various components of the IPMAT Indore selection process 2025:
Components |
Marks Weightage |
---|---|
ATS Scores |
65% |
Personal Interview |
35% |
Composite Score |
100 |
Commonly asked questions
No, the IPMAT cutoffs are not the same for all categories. The cutoffs are different for different categories. The reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwD) have lower cutoffs as compared to the General category.
The IPMAT cutoff marks for each category are released by IIM Indore and the participating institutes give admissions to the candidates based on these cutoff. The cutoffs are published on the website after the results are announced.
IPMAT Cutoff 2024
Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2024 cutoff along with the number of students who matched the minimum cut-off required:
Category |
Quantitative Ability (SA) |
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) |
Verbal Ability |
Total Candidates |
---|---|---|---|---|
EWS |
16 |
26 |
89 |
78 |
General |
24 |
35 |
113 |
312 |
NC-OBC |
12 |
23 |
78 |
239 |
PwD |
8 |
13 |
40 |
31 |
SC |
12 |
18 |
60 |
115 |
ST |
8 |
13 |
40 |
49 |
IPMAT 2023 Cutoff
Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2023 cutoff along with the number of students who matched the minimum cut-off required:
Category |
Quantitative Aptitude (SA) |
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) |
Verbal Ability |
Total/360 |
---|---|---|---|---|
General |
12 |
39 |
125 |
176 |
OBC |
4 |
23 |
91 |
118 |
EWS |
4 |
26 |
98 |
128 |
SC |
4 |
15 |
69 |
88 |
ST |
4 |
5 |
43 |
52 |
PwD |
4 |
5 |
43 |
52 |
IPMAT 2022 and 2021 Cutoff
Refer to the table below to know the IPMAT 2022 cutoff:
Category |
Quantitative Ability (SA) |
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) |
Verbal Ability |
---|---|---|---|
General |
20 |
43 |
112 |
EWS |
8 |
29 |
86 |
NC-OBC |
8 |
21 |
70 |
SC |
4 |
14 |
50 |
ST |
4 |
8 |
34 |
PwD |
4 |
8 |
34 |
Refer to the table below to know the IPMAT 2021 cutoff:
Category |
Quantitative Ability SA |
Quantitative Ability MCQ |
Verbal Ability |
---|---|---|---|
General |
16 |
21 |
70 |
EWS |
8 |
11 |
51 |
NC‐OBC |
8 |
9 |
44 |
PwD |
4 |
2 |
25 |
SC |
4 |
4 |
31 |
ST |
4 |
1 |
25 |
FAQs on IPMAT Cutoff
Check out the table below to know the FAQs on IPMAT cutoff
Commonly asked questions
IPMAT and IPM Aptitude Test (IIM Rohtak) have similar syllabus but the difficulty level is different. Both exams have Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections. However, IIM Rohtak's IPMAT exam has an additional section- Logical Reasoning. While IPM Aptitude Test is an easy exam, IIM Indore's IPMAT is moderately tough but to say which is better totally depends upon the college a candidate is targeting for the five-year integrated programme. The participating colleges for both exams are different. If a candidate's dream college accepts IPMAT score, then they should appear for IPMAT exam. The IPMAT exam conducted by IIM Indore is accepted by other institutes such as IIFT, IIM Ranchi, Nirma University, Alliance University, NICMAR University, Department of Management Studies and NALSAR University of Law. The benefit of IPMAT by IIM Indore is that the exam is accepted by multiple top management insitutes in country, whereas the one conducted by IIM Rohtak is only accepted by IIM Rohtak.
No, the admission fee for all the IIMs is different. Once the candidates clear the IPMAT exam, they will be allotted the colleges based on their rank and scores obtained in the IPMAT exam. The fee of IIM Indore is INR 35 Lacs and that for IIM Rohtak is INR 17.66 lakh.
IPMAT Exam
Student Forum
Answered a month ago
IPMAT Rohtak registration 2026 will begin in the first week of February 2026. The application process usually goes on for approximately two months. Candidates will be able to fill the IPM Aptitude Test application form online. The IPM Rohtak application form will be available on the official website
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
IIM Rohtak will announce the IPMAT Rohtak date 2026 and schedule online. The IPMAT 2026 exam will likely be conducted in the first week of May 2026. The registrations for IIM Rohtak IPMAT 2026 will likely begin in the first week of February 2026. The registration window will likely be open for appro
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, students who are in Class 12 or are awaiting their Class 12 board results can certainly apply for the IPMAT Indore exam. The basic eligibility criteria for appearing for the IPMAT 2026 exam is as follows:
The candidate should have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 10/SSC and Class 12/ H
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
IPMAT Indore application form 2026 is expected to be released in the second week of February 2026. The registration window will likely be open for approximately a month. The registration process usually completes by the end of March. The IPMAT 2026 exam will be conducted on May 4, 2026.
The IPMAT ap
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Class 12 mathematics is relevant to IPMAT exam. The exam relies heavily on the mathematics component. In the IPMAT question paper, there are two sections on Quantitative Ability and one on Verbal Ability. IPMAT is one of the most sought after competitive exams after Class 12 for students seekin
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
IIMs participants In IPMAT counselling are mentioned below:
IIM Indore
IIM Ranchi
IIM Amritsar (recently launched IPM)
IM Shillong
IIM Sirmaur.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
During the IPMAT admission you need to carry original documents like
Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates
IPMAT Admit Card & Scorecard
Category certificate
Identity proof (like Aadhaar, PAN card, etc.)
Passport-size photographs (as per guidelines)
Provisional admission offer letter (if already issu
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
Even if the candidate clears the sectional and overall cutoff in IPMAT exam but does not get shortlisted for the PI round, it means that the candidate is eligible but not among the top-ranked candidates based on the composite score. Such a candidate will not be considered for admission to the IPM pr
Answered 2 months ago
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 |
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IPMAT exam | 65% |
PI Round | 35% |
Total | 100% |
IIM Rohtak IP
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
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, numb
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Beginner-Level 5
10 Institutes accepting IPMAT
IIM Indore - Indian Institute of Management
Indore • Public
Institute of Management, Nirma University
S.G Highway, Ahmedabad • Private
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University
Anekal, Bangalore • Private
Balewadi, Pune • Partnership
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