What is the fee for challenging the IPMAT answer key?

Students have to pay a nominal fee of INR 100 for each question they wish to challenge after release of IPMAT answer key. The fee is meant to discourage frivolous challenges.

How can I download IPMAT answer key?

IPMAT answer key is released online on the official website of IIM Indore. Candidates can raise objections against the IPMAT answer key after they are released the and objection filing window has opened. The authorities release a provisional IPMAT answer key and then also a final answer key after the objection filing window closes. Read below to know how to download the IPMAT answer key: Visit the official website of IIM Indore Click on the login window for the candidates Login using the email Id and password Choose the question set and click submit The IPMAT answer key will be displayed on the screen

How can I challenge discrepancies in the IPMAT answer key?

If the candidates who appeared for the IPMAT exam find any discrepancies in the IPMAT answer key, they can raise objections against the answer key. The exam conducting authority, IIM Indore, opens an objection filing window to raise objections after it releases the IPMAT answer key. Candidates should follow the instructions on the official website to submit their challenges within the specified time frame. Candidates may also be required to pay a nominal fee against each objection that they submit to the varsity.

What are the benefits of the IPMAT answer key?

IPMAT answer key helps students analyse their performance in exam. IPMAT answer key contains, candidate response as well as correct answer to every question. This can help them in calculating how much marks they will score. They can use the estimated IPMAT score to take further decisions about admission. For every correct answer in IPMAT four marks are awarded. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.

What is the total score of IPMAT?

Total score in IPMAT Indore varies from 360 to 400. The IPMAT exam will have 90 to 100 questions and each question carries four marks.

Which information will be mentioned on the IPMAT answer key?

The official IPMAT answer key released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the candidate and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the IPMAT answer key: Name of the candidate Application number Exam slot Test date Test time Section-wise questions Question type Question ID Status (attempted/not attempted) Right option/answer Candidate's response Candidates who appear for the IPMAT exam, must check their answer sheet once it is released. It will help in analysing performance in the exam. Candidates can use this information to assess their score and make an estimation of their chances of admission into the desired college.

Will the IPMAT answer key be available in offline mode?

No, IPMAT answer key is released online only. To download, Go to official website of IIM Indore Login to the candidate portal using the User ID and Password Choose the question set and click submit The IPMAT answer key will be displayed on the screen

Will the final result be based on the IPMAT answer key released initially or after revisions?

Once the IPMAT answer key is released by the exam conducting authorities, they also provide the students to file objections against the IPMAT answer key. The varsity opens a limited time window for the candidates to raise objections against the answer key. Once the authorities receive the objections, they review them and if they find the objections raised by the candidates to be correct, then the exam conducting institute releases a revised answer key. The scores of the candidates are based on the final or revised IPMAT answer key. The conducting authority will release the final answer key before declaring the IPMAT results.

Which information will be mentioned on the IPMAT answer key?

The official IPMAT answer key released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the candidate and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the IPMAT answer key: Name of the candidate Application number Exam slot Test date Test time Section-wise questions Question type Question ID Status (attempted/not attempted) Right option/answer Candidate's response Candidates who appear for the IPMAT exam, must check their answer sheet once it is released. It will help in analysing performance in the exam. Candidates can use this information to assess their score and make an estimation of their chances of admission into the desired college.

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.

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.

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

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.

When will the IPMAT answer key release?

IPMAT answer key is usually released after a few days of IPMAT exam. The IPMAT answer key 2026 will likely be released in last week of May 2026, provisionally. The final IPMAT answer key will be released online on official website of IIM Indore, likely in first week of June 2026.

Where can I find the official IPMAT answer key?

IPMAT answer key is released on IIM Indore website. Answer key will be available online only and can be downloaded from candidate portal. To download official IPMAT answer key, candidates need to go to website of IIM Indore and login using their login details, i.e. User ID and Password.

How can I calculate my score using the IPMAT answer key?

IPMAT answer key shows answers marked by students. Each correct answer gets four marks and there will be a negative marking. Check table below to know IPMAT marking scheme: IPMAT Marking Scheme Marks for correct answers +4 Marks for incorrect answers -1 Total marks 400

IPMAT 2026 Answer Key PDF: Release Date, Download IPMAT Indore Response Sheet

IPMAT 2026

4 May '26

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 16:10 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

IPMAT Indore answer key 2026 will likely be released in the last week of May 2026, provisionally. Indian Institute of Management, Indore will also open the objection filling window along with it. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the IPMAT answer key through the candidate portal.

The authorities will release a provisional answer key and a final IPMAT Indore answer key. The final answer key will be released after addressing objections raised by candidates. Read below to know how to download IPMAT answer key 2026 and file objections for incorrect answers/discrepancies.

Table of contents

How to Download IPMAT 2026 Answer Key?
IPMAT Exam Date 2026 & Schedule
How to Raise Objections Against the IPMAT Answer Key 2026?
How to Calculate IPMAT Marks 2026
IPMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile
IPMAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
IPMAT Answer Key 2026 FAQs

How to Download IPMAT 2026 Answer Key?

IIM Indore releases answer key in two parts, i.e.

Provisional IPMAT answer key
Final IIM Indore IPMAT 2025 answer key

How to Download IPMAT Answer Key 2026 PDF

Follow process mentioned below to know how to download IPMAT answer key:

Go to website of IIM Indore, i.e. www.iimidr.ac.in
Click on login window
Login using the email Id and password
Choose question set and click submit
Answer key for IPMAT 2025 will be displayed on the screen

Also Read: IPMAT Question Paper Analysis (previous year)

IPMAT Exam Date 2026 & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26	IPMAT 2026 Provisional Shortlisting TENTATIVE

How to Raise Objections Against the IPMAT Answer Key 2026?

Follow process mentioned below to raise objections for IPMAT Indore 2026 answer key:

Go to website of IIM Indore
Click on Login to Raise Objections
Login using the login details
Select the IPMAT question paper set and questions
Add remarks for each answer

IPMAT 2026 Answer Key: Objection Fee

Students have to deposit an objection fee per question during the objection filling window. The IPMAT 2026 answer key objection fee is INR 100. The fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI.

How to Calculate IPMAT Marks 2026

IPMAT scores are calculated using marking scheme and scores are then converted into percentiles:

+4 marks for correct answers
-1 mark for incorrect answers
0 marks for unanswered questions

How to Calculate IPMAT Percentile

Given below formula to calculate composite score of IPMAT Indore 2026:

Quantitative Section (MCQ) Section:

25 X (candidate score - Minimum score)/ (Maximum score - Minimum score)

Quantitative Section(SA) Section:

25 X (candidate score - Minimum score)/ (Maximum score - Minimum score)

Verbal Ability Section:

50 X (candidate's score - Minimum score)/ (Maximum score - Minimum score)

Also Read: IPMAT 2026 score vs percentile

IPMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile

Check the table below to know the expected IPMAT score and percentile:

IPMAT Score	IPMAT Percentile
345 and above	100
281 to 340	90 to 99.99
201 to 280	81 to 89
171 to 200	71 to 80
141 to 700	61 to 70
116 to 140	51 to 60
Below 116	Below 51

IPMAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)

Check the table below to know the expected IPMAT 2026 cutoff for IIM Indore:

Category	IPMAT cutoff 2026
General	240 to 250
EWS	210 to 220
SC	140 to 150
ST	140 to 150
NC-OBC	185 to 200
PwD	170 to 190

Also Read: Colleges accepting IPMAT Indore 2026 scores

IPMAT Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Check below the frequently asked questions on IPMAT answer key:

Q: What happens if I miss the deadline for challenging the IPMAT answer key?

IPMAT Indore release the IPMAT answer key online. It also open the objection filing window against the answer key on the same day. The objection filing window is opened for the students to raise objections if they find any errors or discrepancies in the answer key. The IPMAT objection filing window is usually short. If the candidate misses the deadline for challenging the answer key, their objection will not be considered.

Q: Is IPMAT difficult to crack?

IPMAT is a speed based test with judges students on their quantitative and verbal skills. It checks the command of students over the English language and their comprehension skills. Questions in IPMAT exam are based on Class 9 and 12 syllabus but students need to practice a slightly advanced level questions to ace the exam. IPMAT requires focus and dedication. It is known to be a highly competitive exam but with practice and a good study plan they can get good scores.

Q: How many students appear for IPMAT?

Every year over 18000 students appear for the IPMAT exam conducted by the prestigious IIM Indore. In 2025, it is anticipated that about 30,000 students appeared for the IPMAT exam. In 2022, over 18000 students appeared for the exam and the number has been rising since. Check here the year-wise numbers of IPMAT applicants:

2024- 28,596 students

2023- 22,000 students

2022- 18,000 students

2021- About 15,000 students

Q: What is the selection process through IPMAT?

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: Why is the ATS score important 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

An ATS score is a defining factor in deciding the candidate's chances of being called for a Personal Interview.

Q: What is the ATS score in IPMAT?

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.