July 3, 2025
Overview: Ready to take the first step towards pursuing a degree in management from top IIMs in India? Explore the IPMAT Selection Process 2026 to prepare well and enter prestigious IIMs for a fulfilling academic career.
Are you aspiring to join India's top IIMs?
The IPMAT 2026 selection process is expected to follow the consistent criteria established over the past three years, providing a stable framework for candidates seeking admission to the 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management at institutions such as IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi.
The selection process for IPMAT aims to test your quantitative ability, verbal ability, general awareness, and personal interview skills.
This article provides a detailed guide to navigating the IPMAT selection process for 2026, including eligibility requirements, exam patterns, and critical preparation tips.
IPMAT selection process starts with the meeting the eligibility criteria.
Here are the IPMAT eligibility criteria for 2026:
Age:
Qualifying Exam: Must have passed Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025 or is appearing in 2026.
Standard X/SSC or Equivalent: Must have passed Standard X/SSC.
Valid SAT Score: Minimum score of 1300 out of 1600 in SAT (SAT score obtained from November 2024 to May 2026 will only be considered a valid score) [Only applicable to international candidates]
The IPMAT Indore selection process differs for domestic and international applicants. We will discuss each below:
Selection Process (Domestic Applicants)
Seat Intake- 150
The selection process for IPMAT 2026 (Domestic Applicants) involves five stages, as explained below:
Note that the final scores will be calculated based on an aptitude test and Personal Interview (PI).
The score calculation for the Aptitude Test Score (ATS) is explained below:
Your composite score will be calculated based on these components. The weightage is specified below:
IPMAT selection process for IIM Indore - Components | IPMAT selection procedure - Score (Weightage) |
Aptitude Test Score (ATS) | 65% |
Personal Interview | 35% |
Composite Score | 100% |
Note: You must know that IIM Rohtak conducts its own IPMAT exam. The IPMAT Rohtak scores are only valid for admission into IIM Rohtak. The IPMAT selection procedure for IIM Rohtak differs from that of IPMAT Indore. Refer to the official website for more information on the IPMAT selection ratio.
Seat Intake- 5
Suppose you apply to the five-year IPM of IIM Indore as an international applicant. Most of the procedures for you will be the same as for a domestic applicant.
However, the required extra steps are listed below.
In that case, you will be selected based on your:
You shall not be considered for the final selection if you fail to appear in SAT or PI.
You will be considered for the final selection process only if you satisfy the requirements mentioned in the earlier stages.
The final merit list will be generated based on the Composite Score (CS) as follows:
IPMAT Selection Process 2026 - Component | Score (Weight) |
SAT Test Score* | 65% |
Personal Interview | 35% |
Composite Score | 100 |
The SAT Test Score will be calculated by using the formula mentioned below:
*SAT Test Score = Candidates' Overall SAT Test Score / Maximum Possible SAT Test Score.
IPMAT Indore scores are accepted at the following colleges:
Remember, admission to IIM Indore through IPMAT Indore has sectional cutoffs rather than a total cutoff.
This means you must clear the cutoff for all three sections; failing to clear even one section will result in not receiving a call.
You will be selected for the final admission process only if you qualify in all the stages that are mentioned below:
Stage I: Online Registration
Stage II: IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT 2026)
All the interested applicants will undergo IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test, which will examine their aptitude, logical reasoning, and proficiency in English.
Stage III: Online Personal Interview (PI)
Stage IV: Announcement of Selection List and Offer Acceptance
Stage V: Provisional Admission to IPM 06 (2026-31)
Component | Weightage |
IPMAT Score | 55% |
Personal Interview | 15% |
Academic Record | 30% (10%-10th & 20%-12th) |
The IPM Program at Ranchi is a full-time five-year blended course of business studies from the undergraduate to the postgraduate level.
At the end of the five-year program, you will be awarded a Master of Business Administration (Integrated BBA-MBA) degree.
The seat intake at IIM Ranchi would be around 120 for the IPM program.
You will get admission based on IPMAT (IIM Indore) exam scores.
Component | Weightage |
Admission Test Score | 50% |
PI Score | 30% |
Academics* | 20% |
Gender Diversity (Bonus Points) | 5% |
Total | 100% |
*Weightage to past academics is given as 13:7 for 12th score to 10th score.
Note: Gender Diversity is given to female candidates. Bonus points are added to the candidate’s score, not the total. JIPMAT selection process could be a factor of admission.
The Academic profile marks are awarded based on the following table:
- | ≥ 90% | ≥ 85 % & < 90% | ≥ 80 % & < 85% | ≥ 75 % & < 80% | ≥ 70% & < 75% | ≥ 65 % & < 70% | ≥ 60% & < 65 % |
SSC | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
HSC | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
The IPMAT selection procedure consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview. The aptitude test and the interview are weighted at 65% and 35%, respectively.
For JIPMAT Admission to the IPM program, you need to qualify for the entrance exam.
The institute will offer around 260 seats for the IPM program.
Note: There will be no Personal Interview (PI). The seat intake will be 140.
Components | Percentage |
JIPMAT Score | 95% |
Gender Diversity | 5% |
Gender | Marks |
Male | 0 |
Female | 5 |
IPMAT selection process for IIM Bodh Gaya is as follows,
Stage I: Online Registration
Stage II: Entrance Exam
Stage III: Merit List Preparation
Stage IV: Tie-breaking Rule for Merit List
Note: 70% of seats are gender-neutral. In case the optimal number of girls in various reservation categories is not met within the gender-neutral pool, the remaining 30% of seats will be a combination of gender-neutral and supernumerary girls (SNG) seats to promote a healthy gender ratio on campus while maintaining merit as the primary consideration.
With the exam expected in May 2025, a thorough IPMAT study plan would be your pathway to success.
Frequently Asked Questions
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