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New Delhi, Updated on Apr 30, 2026 11:26 IST
IPMAT exam 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026. The exam will be held in the computer based test format for two hours. Candidates have to follow the exam day instructions to avoid hassle on the exam day. Read the article below to know the IPMAT 2026 exam question paper structure, marking schemes, etc.

IPMAT exam 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026. Read article below to know IPMAT 2026 exam question paper structure, marking schemes, etc.

IPMAT exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 4, 2026, in the CBT test format. Indian Institute of Management, Indore, will conduct IPMAT Indore 2026 in afternoon shift at different exam centres in India. Duration of IPMAT Indore exam 2026 will be 120 minutes or 2 hours. It will be conducted from 2 PM to 4 PM. Read article below to know IPMAT 2026 question paper structure, duration, important instructions, etc.

IPMAT 2026: Duration and Pattern

Check table below to know IPMAT Question Paper structure 2026 including duration of exam, sections, number of questions, etc.:

Exam structure

Details

Number of sections

3 sections

  • Quantitative Ability (MCQs)
  • Quantitative Ability (Short Answers)
  • Verbal Ability  

Duration

Two hours

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode (CBT)

Total number of questions

25 short-answer-type questions

75 multiple-choice questions

Section Time Limit

40 minutes per section

IPMAT 2026 Important Instructions

Candidates should follow important instructions below:

  • Candidates should carry all the necessary documents before leaving for IPM exam centre. They should carry their IPMAT admit card and photo identitify proof
  • IPMAT admit card is the most important document to be kept with candidates, as they will not be allowed to appear for exam without it. 
  • Candidates have to print both pages of the IPM Indore admit card 2026 on an A4 size sheet. Do not fold, damage or smudge the admit card.
  • They should self attest second page of the IIM Indore IPM Admit card 2026.
  • Candidates must make sure that they reach the IPMAT exam centre by 12 PM. No candidate will be allowed to report beyond 1:30 PM. 
  • They will be given a rough sheet and a pen for calculations. These are to be returned to the invigilator after the exam. So, they need not carry anything other than a ball point pen. 
  • Candidates must not indulge in any kind of malpractice or cheating. If caught, the candidate will be barred from appearing for the exam.
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