IPMAT Selection Process 2025: IIM Indore for Domestic & International Applicants

Overview: Ready to take the first step towards pursuing a degree in management from top IIMs in India? Explore the IPMAT Selection Process 2025 to prepare well and enter prestigious IIMs for a fulfilling academic career. 

Aspiring to join India's top IIMs? The IPMAT 2025 selection process is expected to mirror the consistent criteria seen over the past three years, offering a stable framework for candidates aiming for the 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management at institutions like IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi.

The selection process for IPMAT aims to test you based on quantitative ability, verbal ability, general awareness and personal interview. 

This article provides a detailed guide to navigating the selection process, including eligibility, exam patterns, and critical preparation tips.

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IIM Indore IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Domestic & International Applicants)

Age:

• General Category: Must be born on or after August 1, 2005.
• SC/ST/PwD Category: Must be born on or after August 1, 2000.

Qualifying Exam: Must have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025.

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, 2023, to May, 2025, will only be considered as valid score) [Only applicable to international candidates] 

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IPMAT Selection Process 2025 (Domestic & International Applicants)

The IPMAT selection process for IIM Indore differs for domestic and international applicants. We will discuss each below: 

Selection Process (Domestic Applicants) 

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The selection process for IPMAT 2025 (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).

Step 1: Registration

• You must keep a scanned copy of the documents that will be required when filling out the form.
• You can apply for the exam only if you fulfil the IPMAT eligibility criteria 2025 set by the exam conducting body.
• The entire application process is done online only.
• The application fee is Rs. 4130 for the general category and Rs. 2605 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

Step 2: IPM AT 2025 Exam 

• You will be called to appear for the Aptitude Test, the second stage of the IPMAT selection process. 
• IIM IPM Aptitude Test is conducted across 36 cities in India.

IIM Indore IPMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

As per the IPMAT Exam Pattern 2025, there will be three sections in the Aptitude Test:

• Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice Question-MCQ)
• Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Question-SA)
• Verbal Ability (Multiple Choice Question-MCQ)

There are a total of 60 questions in the aptitude test, and each question carries 4 marks.

Also, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer except for in the Quantitative Ability (SA) Section.

The table below shows the expected structure of the IPMAT 2025 IIM Indore:

Section	Number of Questions	Time duration for each section	Maximum Marks
QA (MCQ)	30	40 Minutes	120
QA (SA)	15	40 Minutes	60
VA (MCQ)	45	40 Minutes	180
Total	90	120 minutes (2 Hours)	360

IPMAT Indore scores are accepted at the following colleges: 

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM Indore)
• Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi (IIM Ranchi)
• Institute of Management, Nirma University
• Department of Management Studies (DoMS), NALSAR University of Law
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kakinada
• T A Pai Management Institute (TAMPI), Bangalore
• T A Pai Management Institute (TAMPI), Manipal
• Alliance University
• NICMAR University, Pune
• IFMR, Chennai

Remember, admission into IIM Indore through IPMAT Indore has sectional cutoffs instead of a total cutoff. This means you have to clear the cutoff for all three sections; failing to clear even one section will result in you not getting a call.

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Step 3: Selection of Eligible Candidates for Personal Interview

• The Admissions Committee will decide the minimum cut-off marks in each section.
• The minimum cut-off marks in each section will be based on your category.

Step 4: Personal Interview (Online/Offline)

• You will qualify for the personal interview (PI) in the fourth stage of the IPMAT selection process after you have cleared all three sectional cutoffs.
• The Admissions Committee will decide the minimum cut-off marks in each section. The IPMAT minimum cut-off marks in each section will be based on your category.
• You will only be called for a personal interview if you qualify for all the sectional cutoffs; missing even one will not fetch you a call.

Step 5: Merit List Generation & Final Selection 

• The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of the Aptitude Test Score (ATS) and Personal Interview (PI) scores.
• The Composite Score (CS) is calculated by summing the Aptitude Test Score (ATS), which constitutes 65%, and the Personal Interview (PI) score, which constitutes 35%.
• Provisional admission offers will be made accordingly, adhering to the Government of India reservation norms.

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The score calculation for 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 process for IIM Rohtak varies from the IPMAT Indore selection process. Check the official website to learn more about the IPMAT selection ratio.

IPMAT Selection Process 2025 for International Applicants

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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 extra steps that are required are listed below.

In that case, you will be selected based on your:

• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Test score
• Personal Interview (PI) performance

You shall not be considered for the final selection process if you fail to appear in SAT or PI.

Step 1: Application Procedure & Eligibility Criteria 

• The first stage of the IPMAT selection process is the registration phase, in which you must submit your application form on or before the last date.
•  Submit the online application form only if you satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria.
• Go through the IPMAT Syllabus 2025 & exam pattern to understand the exam requirements. 

Step 2: Personal Interview

• You will be shortlisted for the next round of the selection process based on the merit list generated using the SAT score. 
• You will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process if you do not meet the minimum performance in any of the PI parameters.

Step 3: Final Merit List 

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 2025 - 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.

The IPMAT selection process consists of several stages, including an aptitude test and a personal interview. The weightage for the aptitude test and the interview is 65% and 35%, respectively. With the exam expected in May 2025, a thorough IPMAT Study Plan would be your pathway to success in this exam. 

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Key Takeaways:

• Structured Selection Process: Includes an Aptitude Test and Personal Interview, with specific focus on Quantitative and Verbal Abilities.
• Different Criteria for Applicants: There are separate selection processes for domestic and international applicants.
• Importance of Components: The final selection is based on a Composite Score, with a 65% weightage for the Aptitude Test Score and 35% for the Personal Interview.
• Focus Areas in Aptitude Test: Emphasizes Quantitative Ability (both MCQs and Short Answers) and Verbal Ability.
• Preparation and Resources: Highlights the importance of early preparation and offers free study materials and IPMAT mock tests.