Exam Architecture
Paper Pattern & Degree Offered
Start with the shape of the exam: three timed sections, one integrated management degree, and a scoring pattern that rewards accuracy.
Section 1
Quantitative Ability (SA)
60
marks · 15 questions · 40 mins
Section 2
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
120
marks · 30 questions · 40 mins
Section 3
Verbal Ability (MCQ)
180
marks · 45 questions · 40 mins
- +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
90
questions across 120 mins
5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
B.A. (Foundations of Management) + MBA
Eligibility Checklist
Who Can Apply
The eligibility rules are straightforward, but the document trail matters. Treat this as a pre-application checklist.
- 01
Age: candidates must be born on or after 1 August 2006 (5-year age relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- 02
Passed Class XII / HSC or equivalent in 2025 or 2026, OR appearing for Class XII in 2027.
- 03
Must have passed Class X / SSC or equivalent.
Application Timeline
Dates & Application Fees
The application journey is short and front-loaded. Keep the form window, payment category, and certificate lock-in in view together.
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
Category Change
Not permitted after submission; valid certificate required
Seat Picture
Intake
A compact view of the seat pool and reservation composition, designed to show proportion before detail.
150
Total Seats
Final category distribution follows the official institute reservation policy.
General
53 seats
NC-OBC
41 seats
SC
23 seats
ST
12 seats
EWS
23 seats
Qualifying Cut-offs
Sectional Cut-offs
Cut-offs are best read as thresholds, not targets. The table below compares the minimum sectional scores by category.
| 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 |
IIM Indore does not use a separate overall cut-off here. Candidates first need to clear the required sectional thresholds.
Gender-wise Split
Candidates Who Cleared Cut-offs
| 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 |
| Overall | 238 | 580 | 818 |
Selection Flow
Admission Process
Selection moves from application to exam, then from qualifying cut-offs to interview and final composite score.
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
Outcome Snapshot
Placements
Placement data works best as a set of headline indicators, supported by a light recruiter sample rather than a dense grid.
₹29.57 LPA
Average Package
₹27 LPA
Median Package
₹70 LPA
Highest Package
225+
Recruiters
Recruiter Sample
Placement figures vary by batch and reporting year. Use the latest institute report for final decisions.
Cost Map
Fee Structure
The cost map separates the total commitment into its major components so families can read the fee structure at a glance.
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
Includes academic, hostel, mess and other charges. Subject to revision in the official brochure.
Score Mechanics
ATS Calculation
ATS compresses raw section scores into a weighted admissions signal, then combines with the personal interview stage.
65%
ATS
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)65%
Personal Interview (PI)35%
| 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 Bands
| 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 |
Sample Scores
QA (SA)
30
QA (MCQ)
34
VA
115
Calculated Result
60.85 / 100
AIR 400–550
Requires approximately 24+ marks in PI.