IPMAT 2025 Cutoff (OUT): Check Category-Wise Cutoff Marks for IIM Indore

Q: Is IPMAT IIM Indore better than IIM Rohtak's IPMAT?

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.

Q: Does the admission fee for IPMAT include all IIMs?

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.

Q: What is the marking scheme of IPMAT?

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.

Q: Does meeting the IPMAT cut-off guarantee admission?

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: What percentage do we need in IPMAT to get admission in Nirma University of Management?

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.

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

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.

Q: Which factors can influence the IPMAT cutoff?

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

Q: Are the IPMAT cut-offs the same for all categories?

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.

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Updated on Jul 21, 2025 15:51 IST

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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.

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Table of content

IPMAT Cutoff 2025
IPMAT 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
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

Q: What percentage do we need in IPMAT to get admission in Nirma University of Management?

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

Q: Which factors can influence the IPMAT cutoff?

IPMAT Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
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

Q: Does meeting the IPMAT cut-off guarantee admission?

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.

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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

Q: Are the IPMAT cut-offs the same for all categories?

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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is IPMAT IIM Indore better than IIM Rohtak's IPMAT?

Q: Does the admission fee for IPMAT include all IIMs?

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What are the IPMAT Rohtak 2026 registration dates?

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

Nishtha Shukla

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When will IIM Rohtak conduct the IPMAT 2026 exam?

Answered a month 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

Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

Can a Class 12 student apply for IPMAT 2026 without Class 12 results?

Answered a month 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

Mani Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

What are the IPMAT 2026 registration dates?

Answered a month 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 likely be conducted in the second week of

Shiksha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Are Class 12 Mathematics questions asked in the IPMAT exam?

Answered a month 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

Mayank Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Which IIMs participate in IPMAT counselling?

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.

Dipa Mandal

Beginner-Level 5

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

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

Dipa Mandal

Beginner-Level 5

What to do if I do not get shortlisted for the IPMAT Indore PI round?

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

Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

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

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
IPMAT exam	65%
PI Round	35%
Total	100%

IIM Rohtak IP

Mani Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Does every student who clears the cutoff get a call for IPMAT counselling?

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

Shiksha Shukla

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