IPMAT

The IPMAT is a 2-hour (Indore) or 2.5-hour (Rohtak) computer-based aptitude test designed to assess candidates for admission into the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak. Both versions test quantitative, logical, and verbal abilities but have differences in section structure and weightage.

• IPMAT Indore:

  • Quantitative Ability (MCQ) - 40 minutes

  • Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) - 40 minutes

  • Verbal Ability (MCQ) - 40 minutes

  • Strict sectional time limits apply; candidates cannot switch sections once time ends.

• IPMAT Rohtak:

  • Quantitative Ability - 40 questions

  • Logical Reasoning - 40 questions

  • Verbal Ability - 40 questions

  • No sectional time limit; total duration is 150 minutes.

Question Types and Marking Scheme:

• IPMAT Indore:

  • +4 marks for correct answers, -1 for wrong MCQs, no negative marking for Short Answer questions.

• IPMAT Rohtak:

  • +4 marks for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers, no penalty for unanswered questions.

Both exams are conducted in a single slot, and percentile/score cut-offs vary by category and year.

Exam Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for IPMAT 2026, candidates must meet the specific eligibility requirements of each institute.

Educational Qualification (Common):

• Must have passed Class 12/ HSC or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025.

• Must have passed Class 10/ SSC or equivalent in 2021 or later.

Minimum Marks Required:

• General/EWS/OBC-NCL: At least 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.

• SC/ST/PwD: At least 55% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.

Age Limit:

• Candidates must be born on or after August 1, 2005 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).

Other Details:

• No prior work experience required.

• Candidates must meet both academic and age criteria at the time of joining.