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IPMAT Indore 2027 Notification: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cutoff

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

August 13, 2026

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IPMAT Indore is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by IIM Indore for admission to its 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) after Class 12. The exam evaluates candidates through Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer), and Verbal Ability sections, followed by a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. 

If you are targeting IIM Indore, this complete guide covers IPMAT Indore 2027 eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, application process, selection criteria, fees, and preparation strategy to help you understand the exam and plan your preparation effectively.

IPMAT Indore 2027 Exam Highlights

Feature IPM Indore 2027 Details
Exam Full Name Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test
Conducting Body IIM Indore (Indian Institute of Management, Indore)
Official Website iimidr.ac.in
Exam Level National Level
Programme 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Degree Awarded BA (Foundations of Management) + MBA
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Total Questions 90
Total Marks 360
Sections 3 (QA-SA, QA-MCQ, VA-MCQ)
Negative Marking Yes (for MCQ sections); No (for Short Answer section)
Domestic Seats 150
Exam Date (Tentative) First week of May 2027
Application Fee (General) ₹4,130
Application Fee (SC/ST/PwD) ₹2,065
Selection Stages Aptitude Test (ATS) → Personal Interview (PI)
Final Score Weightage ATS: 65% + PI: 35%

IPMAT Indore 2027 Exam Dates (Expected)

Events Dates (Expected)
Starting Date to Apply February 2027
 Last Date to Apply Online March 2027
Issue of Admit Card 10 days before the exam
IPM Indore 2027 Exam Date May 2027
Personal Interview June 2027
Final Merit List To be notified
Academic Session Begins To be notified

What is IPMAT Indore Exam 2027?

IPMAT Indore 2027 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by IIM Indore for admission to its five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). It offers a dual degree combining management foundations and MBA. With high competition and limited seats, IPM Indore is one of India’s toughest management entrances after Class 12. The exam is expected in May 2027.

IPMAT Indore 2027 Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for IPMAT 2027 Indore are designed to select candidates with the potential and aptitude for management studies. 

 IPM Indore 2027 Eligibility for Domestic Applicants 

  • Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2006 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PWS category will be given, i.e. born on or after August 01, 2001) 
  • Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2027.
  • The candidate should have passed Standard X/SSC or Equivalent

Note: If you are likely to complete standard XII/ HSC or equivalent, you can also apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria mentioned above. 

The IPM Indore scores are accepted by 9 IPM and BBA colleges, including IIM Indore.

Each college's eligibility criteria should be checked individually to ensure a hassle-free admission process. 

IPMAT Indore 2027 Eligibility for International Applicants 

International aspirants can also apply for admission to the IPMAT at IIM Indore through the SAT. 

You are eligible to apply for the IIM Indore IPM 2027 Exam if you satisfy the following criteria: 

  • Education Qualification: You should have passed Standard XII/ HSC or an equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or be appearing in 2027. 
  • Age: You must have been born on or after August 01, 2006, to apply for the entrance to IIM Indore. 
  • Minimum Percentage of Marks: You should have passed standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. 
  • Valid SAT Score: A minimum of 1300 marks out of 1600 marks is required in the SAT exam to qualify for the exam. 

IPMAT Indore 2027 Exam Pattern

IPMAT Pattern: Sections Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) Verbal Ability
Question Type Objective Type Questions (MCQ) Descriptive Type (Short Answers) Objective Type Questions (MCQ) + TITA
Number of Questions 30 15 45
Maximum Marks 120 60 180
Time Duration 40 mins 40 mins 40 mins

The IPMAT Indore 2027 exam pattern is structured to evaluate your quantitative aptitude and verbal skills.

  • There will be three sections in the Aptitude Test, namely Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice Question-MCQ), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Question-SA), and Verbal Ability (Multiple Choice Question-MCQ). 
  • Each question will carry four marks per the IPMAT Indore 2027 marking scheme.
  • There will be 1 negative mark for each wrong answer, except in the Quantitative Ability (SA) Section (these questions will not carry any negative marking). 
  • IIM Indore never reveals the number of questions in the exam beforehand. Although the number of questions was never disclosed beforehand, the IPM Indore exam format has remained the same for the past three years.

IPMAT Indore 2027 Syllabus

Check out the detailed IIM Indore IPMAT syllabus below to get an overall idea of how to enhance your preparation levels for the upcoming IIM Indore entrance exam. 

Essential topics from the IPMAT Syllabus 2027 for Quantitative Ability 

Given below are the important topics from the IPMAT Syllabus 2027 for Quantitative Ability

Number System Averages & Percentages Profit & Loss Linear & Quadratic Equations Ratio & Proportions
Simple & Compound Interest Mixtures & Allegations Time, Speed & Distance Work, Pipes & Cisterns Geometry: Lines, Angles & Triangles
Partnerships Polygons, Circles & Mensuration Logarithms Permutations & Combinations Probability
Roots, Indices & Surds Matrices & Determinants Functions Heights & Distance Sequence & Series
Vectors Divisibility HCF & LCM Boats & Streams Problems on Age

IPMAT Syllabus 2027 for Verbal Ability 

The table below shows the essential topics to be prepared under the IPMAT syllabus for the verbal ability section: 

Reading Comprehension Analogies Error Spotting Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases Direct & Indirect Speech Inference-Based Questions Foreign Words
Etymology & Roots Prepositions & Conjunctions Noun, Pronoun, Adverb, Verb, Tenses Para Jumbles
Sentence Completion Subject-Verb Agreement Logical Consistency Tenses, Modifiers & Parallelism
Assumption-Based Questions

The IPMAT syllabus is comprehensive.

Learn the six golden rules to prepare for IPMAT Indore and crack it on your first attempt.

These rules will help you boost your score and cover the syllabus efficiently.

IPMAT Indore 2027 Application Form

The application process is a critical phase during which candidates must ensure their information is accurate and complete. 

However, you may want to know the IIM Indore IPMAT registration process if you plan to appear for it next year.

Here it is: 

Registration: Create an account on IIM Indore's official website. This step typically opens a few months before the exam date, though the exact month registration begins will be announced later.

Application Completion: Once registered, you must fill out the application form with all necessary details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and any other required data.

Document Upload: As part of the application, upload required documents, such as identity proofs, educational certificates, and photographs, in the specified format and size.

Fee Payment and Submission: After completing the form and uploading documents, proceed to pay the application fee. The process concludes with the submission of the application.

Application Fees for IPMAT Indore 2027

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable IPMAT fee to submit their application form. 

Exam General/EWS/NC-OBC Fee SC/ST/PwD/DAP Fee
IPMAT Indore 2027 Rs. 4,130/- Rs. 2,065/-
IPMAT Rohtak 2027 Rs. 4,937/- Rs. 4,937/-
IPMAT Ranchi 2027 Rs. 2,500/- Rs. 1,250/-

IPMAT Indore Admit Card 2027 Important Dates

The IPM Indore 2027 admit card will be released online by IIM Indore before the examination. Candidates must download the hall ticket using their login credentials and verify all details carefully before the exam day. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Event Expected Date Details
IPMAT Indore 2027 Admit Card Release Last Week of April 2027 (Tentative) Candidates can download the admit card from the official IIM Indore admission portal using their registered login details.
Admit Card Download Window April – May 2027 Keep a digital copy and take a printed copy of the admit card for the examination day.
IPMAT Indore 2027 Examination Date First Week of May 2027 (Tentative) The examination is expected to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Note: The dates mentioned above are tentative and based on previous IPM Indore admission schedules. Candidates should check the official IIM Indore website for the final admit card release date and exam schedule. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How to Download the IPMAT Indore Admit Card 2027

  1. Visit iimidr.ac.in

  2. Log in using your registered User ID and Password

  3. Download and print the admit card

  4. Carry the printout along with a valid government photo ID to the exam centre

Warning: The gap between the admit card release and the exam date is extremely short (typically 10–15 days). Set a reminder for mid-April 2027 and download the moment it goes live.

IPMAT 2027 Exam Test Cities & Exam Centres (Official List)

Ahmedabad Guwahati
Bengaluru Gwalior
Bhopal Hyderabad
Bhubaneswar Indore
Chandigarh/Mohali Jabalpur
Chennai Jaipur
Dehradun Kolkata
Delhi Kozhikode
Faridabad Lucknow
Ghaziabad Ludhiana
Gurugram Meerut
Mumbai Nagpur
Noida Patna
Pune Raipur
Ranchi Roorkee
Siliguri Thiruvananthapuram
Udaipur Ujjain
Varanasi Visakhapatnam
Kochi

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IPMAT Indore 2027 Results

When the IPMAT results are released, they come with a detailed scorecard.

This scorecard provides comprehensive information about your performance in the entrance test for IIM Indore, including: 

  • Section-wise Scores and Percentile: The scorecard shows your scores and percentile in each exam section. 
  • Overall Scores and Percentile: It includes your total score and overall percentile. 

How to Check IPMAT Indore Result? 

To access your IPMAT results, follow these steps: 

  • Visit the Official IIM Indore Website, i.e. https://iimidr.ac.in/ 
  • Access the IIM IPM Section: Look for the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) section. 
  • Find and click on the “Results” button/link. 
  • Enter the User ID and password you provided during the IIM Indore IPMAT registration process.  
  • Enter the security code or captcha displayed on the screen. 
  • Click on the 'Get Status' tab to proceed. 
  • Your IPMAT result will be displayed on the screen. 

IPMAT Indore Cut-offs (Previous Year) Analysis

The IPM Indore cut off is released category-wise and section-wise by IIM Indore after the result declaration. Candidates need to clear both sectional and overall cut-off requirements to move ahead in the selection process

The exam cut-off depends on various factors, such as: 

  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • The number of applicants
  • Overall seat intake 
  • Overall performance trends

You must aim to score above these marks to enhance your chances of admission. 

Here's a summary of the cut-off marks for the previous year for an overall idea.

Category Quantitative Ability SA Quantitative Ability MCQ Verbal Ability
General 24 35 113
EWS 16 26 89
NC-OBC 12 23 78
PwD 8 13 40
SC 12 18 60
ST 8 13 40

IPMAT Indore 2027 Selection Process

The selection process for IPM Indore can be challenging, ensuring only the most suitable candidates advance.

The Integrated Program in Management (IPM) selection process at IIM Indore involves several stages designed to assess a wide range of skills among the applicants.

Here's a breakdown of the selection procedure:

The selection procedure for IPMAT 2027 comprises five phases, featuring an Aptitude Test (AT) and a Personal Interview (PI). Candidates must participate in both phases to remain eligible for admission. 

Stage 1: Application Process

  • The candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to submit the IPM Indore 2027 application form online.
  • Application Fee (Non-Refundable): ₹4,130 for General/OBC candidates & ₹2,065 for SC/ST/PwD candidates
  • Candidates belonging to the NC-OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories must upload a valid caste/category certificate.
  • Similarly, EWS candidates must submit proof of their EWS eligibility.

Stage 2: Aptitude Test (AT)

  • The second stage is the aptitude test, which will take place on 4th May 2027.
  • The exams will be conducted across 37 cities (subject to changes by IIM Indore).

Exam Structure

The Aptitude Test (AT) has three sections:

  • Quantitative Ability (MCQ): 30 questions, 120 marks, 40 minutes.
  • Quantitative Ability (SA): 15 questions, 60 marks, 40 minutes.
  • Verbal Ability (MCQ + TITA): 45 questions, 180 marks, 40 minutes.

Marking Scheme:

  • +4 for each correct answer
  • -1 for incorrect answers ( except QA-SA, which has no negative marking )

Stage 3: Shortlisting for PI

  • To qualify, candidates must meet sectional cutoffs (determined by the Admissions Committee).
  • No individual rejection letters will be sent.

Stage 4: Personal Interview (PI)

Candidates appearing for the PI are shortlisted based on their Aptitude Test Score (ATS),

QA (MCQ)

25% x (candidate's score - min score) / (max score - min score)

QA (SA)

25% x (candidate's score - min score) / (max score - min score)

VA (MCQ)

50% x (candidate's score - min score) / (max score - min score)

Note: The maximum and minimum scores are the highest and lowest among eligible candidates, respectively, within each section.

Stage 5: Final Selection

  • Composite Score (CS) will help in preparing the category-wise merit list

CS calculation:

Calculation of Composite Score

Component Score (Weightage)

IPMAT Indore 2027 Exam

65%

Personal Interview

35%

Composite Score

Total of the above scores

Note 1: Provisional admission offering will follow the GOI (Government of India) reservation norms.
Note 2: For non-selected candidates, no notification will be sent.

The IIM Indore IPMAT cut-off is released based on the composite scores.

Thus, the selection process is highly competitive.

It would help if you went through the cut-off last year to know how many marks you should target in each step. 

IPMAT Indore 2027 Reservation Policy & Number of Seats 

The Government of India has imposed a fixed percentage for seat reservations in different categories.

Check the table below to know the total number of IPMAT seats and reservations for each category:   

 IPMAT Seat Matrix

 IPMAT Seat Matrix

The total number of seats offered at IIM Indore in 2027 is 150

As per the notification, the following categories will fall under the PwD category: 

  • Blindness and low vision (or) 

  • Deaf and hard of hearing (or) 

  • Locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy (or) 

  • Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness (or) 

  • Other 'specified disabilities' mentioned in 'The Schedule' of the RPwD Act 2016 

Note: The Central Government list on the last IPMAT registration date will apply for reservations. Candidates must submit valid documents issued by a competent authority to confirm eligibility under the NC-OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwD categories. No changes will be allowed after registration. While IIM Indore aims to admit candidates in accordance with reservation laws, they must meet the eligibility and performance criteria for selection.

All About IPMAT Indore Financial Assistance 2027

IIM Indore provides financial assistance through the NBFA (Need-Based Financial Assistance) Scheme. 

  • The main aim of this scheme is to ensure that no aspirant is deprived of education due to financial reasons.  
  • To be eligible to apply for the NBFA, your annual family income should be below ₹ 12,00,000
  • If you are eligible to apply for the IIM Indore NBFA, you must fill out the application form available in the PGP/IPM office. 
  • Your financial need will be assessed based on the details provided in the application form, and you will then be called to meet in person with the NBFA committee. 
  • If you have applied through the EWS quota but have secured the seat through the IPM Indore reservation policy, you can also apply for NBFA. 

The IPMAT Indore 2027 admit card is expected to be released in mid-April 2027 on iimidr.ac.in. IIM Indore does not send admit cards by post — you must download it yourself.

IPMAT Indore 2027 Preparation Tips 

A suitable preparation strategy for IPMAT should focus on two primary areas: Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability.

Here's a breakdown of expert-recommended tips for each section: 

Preparation Tips for IPMAT Indore 2027 Quantitative Aptitude 

  • Build Strong Basics: Ensure a solid understanding of fundamental concepts. 
  • Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: Write down topics where you excel and those needing more attention. 
  • Start with Tough Topics: Begin your studies with challenging topics, then move to easier ones. 
  • Multiple Solution Methods: Practice solving questions using various methods to enhance accuracy. 
  • Past Papers Practice: Solve at least 1 previous year's question paper of IPMAT Indore to boost your confidence & speed. 

Preparation Tips for IPMAT Indore 2027 Verbal Ability 

  • Distinct Approach from Quant: Prepare differently than you would for the Quantitative section. 
  • Daily Vocabulary Learning: Aim to learn 4-5 new words daily to improve your English. 
  • Customised Preparation Plan: Create a suitable study plan for IPMAT Indore and adhere to it. 
  • Read Newspapers and Magazines: Enhance your vocabulary and grammar by regularly reading editorial columns.  
  • Speed and Accuracy: Improve your vocabulary through audio and visual tools. This will help you increase your reading speed without losing accuracy. 

For all three sections, attempt IPMAT Indore 2027 mock tests regularly until the exam to learn the right approach to the question paper. 

Best Preparation Books for IPMAT Indore 2027 

Recommended Resources for IPMAT 2027 Indore Preparation

Below are the study materials curated by our experts at Supergrads by Toprankers:

IPMAT Books Name

Description

Rankers Study Material by SuperGrads

The key to conquering IPM and BBA entrance exams is ease and excellence.

Our treasure trove includes a set of 23 booklets, 7 of which are engaging booklets for Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning.

Navigate the world of General Knowledge effortlessly with a dedicated guide and polish your interview skills with our specialised manual.

Grand Masters Box by Supegrads

This offers a comprehensive set of over 3,000 questions across Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability, explicitly tailored for IPMAT, JIPMAT, and other BBA entrance exams.

Here's a curated list of IPMAT books for both Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections: 

Below are the Quantitative Aptitude books that cover all the topics given in the syllabus:  

Book Name

Author/Publication

Class XI and XII Mathematics

R.D. Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

R.S.Aggarwal

The following are the IPMAT Verbal ability books that cover all the topics as per the latest syllabus:  

Book Name

Author/Publication

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Better English

Norman Lewis

English Grammar and Composition

Wren and Martin

The right IPMAT preparation books will help you understand the concepts and will have more practice questions to prepare well for the exam. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Direct MBA Admission: IIM Indore will offer a five-year integrated program for direct MBA admission.
  • Exam Format: The exam includes Quantitative and Verbal Ability sections, each lasting 40 minutes.
  • Eligibility: Open to 12th graders from 2024, 2025 or 2027, with no minimum marks required. International applicants can use SAT scores.
  • Selection Process: This includes an aptitude test and a personal interview, with a composite score used for final selection.
  • Financial Aid and Prep Tips: Financial aid is available for families earning below ₹12 lakh. Key prep tips include mastering fundamentals and practising past papers.

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Lalita Vishwakarma

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Lalita Vishwakarma is a professional content writer with 5+ years of experience in the IPMAT and CUET domain. She specializes in creating accurate, student-focused content based on the latest exam patterns, syllabus, and preparation strategies. With strong subject understanding and research-backed insights, she simplifies complex topics into clear, easy-to-follow guidance, helping students prepare with confidence and clarity.... more