1. Paper Pattern & Degree Offered
IPMAT [UG] Exam Pattern
Quantitative Ability (SA)
15 Questions
40 mins
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
30 Questions
40 mins
Verbal Ability (MCQ)
45 Questions
40 mins
Total
90
Questions
120
Minutes
360
Marks
Marking Scheme
+4 marks for every correct answer
-1 for every incorrect MCQ (QA-MCQ and VA)
No negative marking for QA (Short Answer)
No overall cutoff — only sectional cutoffs required to qualify for PI
5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
B.A. (Foundations of Management) + MBA
2. Eligibility Criteria
- Age: candidates must be born on or after 1 August 2006 (5-year age relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Passed Class XII / HSC or equivalent in 2025 or 2026, OR appearing for Class XII in 2027.
- Must have passed Class X / SSC or equivalent.
Important
Valid category certificates and admission documents must match the official institute rules at application time.
3. Application Dates & Fees
Application Opens
First week of February (tentative)
Application Closes
Mid March (tentative)
Fee — General / NC-OBC / EWS
₹4,130
Fee — SC / ST / PwD
₹2,065
Application Fees
Category Change
Not permitted after submission; valid certificate required
Fees once paid are non-refundable. Check the latest official brochure before applying.
4. Intake (Seats)
Total Intake
150
Seats
Category-wise Intake
General
as per policy
NC-OBC
as per policy
SC
as per policy
ST
as per policy
EWS
as per policy
- PwD is horizontal reservation.
- Seat distribution follows official institute policy.
- International or supernumerary seats may vary by brochure.
5. Cut-offs (2026)
Sectional Cut-offs (Minimum Qualifying Scores)
| Category | QA (SA) | QA (MCQ) | VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 28 | 27 | 118 |
| NC-OBC | 16 | 14 | 70 |
| SC | 12 | 10 | 58 |
| ST | 8 | 8 | 49 |
| EWS | 16 | 18 | 79 |
| PwD | 4 | 3 | 30 |
Candidates Cleared (2026)
| Category | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 78 | 223 | 293 |
| NC-OBC | 77 | 168 | 245 |
| SC | 47 | 66 | 113 |
| ST | 12 | 39 | 55 |
| EWS | 13 | 62 | 70 |
| PwD | 13 | 20 | 56 |
| Total | 238 | 580 | 818 |
IIM Indore does not have separate overall/aggregate cut-off.
Clearing three sectional cut-offs is only required.
6. Admission Process
Online application submission
IPMAT Indore aptitude test
Sectional cutoff qualification (no overall cutoff)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS) computed — 65% weightage
Personal Interview (PI) — 35% weightage
Final Composite Score (CS) merit list
7. Placements (Last Year)
₹29.57 LPA
Average Package
₹27 LPA
Median Package
₹70 LPA
Highest Package
225+
Recruiters
Top Recruiting Companies
Placement figures vary by batch and reporting year. Use the latest institute report for final decisions.
8. Fee Structure (Total 5 Years)
Tuition Fees
₹24.00 Lakh
Hostel Fees
₹4.50 Lakh
Mess Fees
₹1.50 Lakh
Other Charges
₹0.50 Lakh
Total Approx.
₹30–35 L
May vary slightly
Includes academic, hostel, mess and other charges. Subject to revision. Please refer to the official brochure.
9. ATS Calculation
65%
ATS
ATS Components
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
65% Weightage
Personal Interview (PI)
35% Weightage
ATS Computation
| Component | Formula |
|---|---|
| QA (SA) | 25 × (Candidate Score − Min Score) / (Max Score − Min Score) |
| QA (MCQ) | 25 × (Candidate Score − Min Score) / (Max Score − Min Score) |
| VA | 50 × (Candidate Score − Min Score) / (Max Score − Min Score) |
ATS Reference Table
| Raw Score | Estimated Rank | ATS Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320+ | AIR 1–100 | 82–91+ | Safest zone |
| 280–319 | AIR 101–300 | 70–81 | Highly likely |
| 230–279 | AIR 301–600 | 58–69 | Safe but needs good PI |
| 175–229 | AIR 601–850 | 50.26–57 | Borderline |
Previous Year Sectional Cutoffs
| Category | QA (SA) | QA (MCQ) | VA | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 24 | 28 | 112 | 2025 |
| General | 24 | 35 | 113 | 2024 |
| NC-OBC | 12 | 23 | 78 | 2025 |
| NC-OBC | 4 | 23 | 91 | 2024 |
| SC | 12 | 10 | 65 | 2025 |
| SC | 4 | 15 | 69 | 2024 |
| ST | 8 | 13 | 40 | 2025 |
| ST | 4 | 5 | 43 | 2024 |
| EWS | 16 | 26 | 89 | 2025 |
| EWS | 4 | 26 | 98 | 2024 |
| PwD | 8 | 13 | 40 | 2025 |
| PwD | 4 | 5 | 43 | 2024 |
Minimum Composite Score Required
General
60.40
EWS
45.49
NC-OBC
41.01
SC
28.39
ST
22.27
ATS Example
Sample Scores
QA (SA)
30
QA (MCQ)
34
VA
115
Assumed Exam Max / Min
QA (SA)
48
QA (MCQ)
100
VA
168
QA (SA)
-4
QA (MCQ)
-12
VA
0
Calculated ATS
QA (SA)
16.35
QA (MCQ)
10.27
VA
34.23
Total ATS
60.85 / 100
Estimated Rank
AIR 400–550
Requires approximately 24+ marks in PI.