May 5, 2026
Quick Answer: IPMAT 2027 is the entrance exam for admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) and allied UG management programmes offered by IIMs and other top institutes. The IPMAT Indore 2027 exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of May 2027 (Afternoon shift) following the previous year timeline.
What You'll Learn: On this page, you’ll find the latest IPMAT 2027 exam dates, eligibility rules (Indore/Rohtak/JIPMAT), exam pattern, syllabus, preparation strategy, previous year papers, cut-off trends, and the step-by-step admission process. Bookmark this pagewe update it immediately when the official registration, admit card and result timelines are released.
| Exam Name | IPMAT 2027 (IPM Aptitude Test) |
| Conducting Body (Indore) | IIM Indore |
| IPMAT Indore 2027 Exam Date | First Week of May 2027 (Afternoon shift) (Expected) |
| IPMAT Rohtak 2027 Exam Date | Second Week of May 2027 (Expected) |
| IPMAT 2027 Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Purpose | Admission to the Integrated Program in Management (IPM) and allied UG management programs |
| Official Source (Indore Date) | IIM Indore IPM Admissions page (Important Announcement for IPMAT 2027) |
Note: Registration, admit card, and result timelines are updated here as soon as they are officially released.
Earlier, IIMs primarily offered postgraduate courses (MBA & PGDM) through the CAT exam. Now, they also provide the Integrated Program in Management (IPM), a five-year combined undergraduate and postgraduate program.
First launched by IIM Indore in 2011, the IPM is accessible to students right after Class 12, offering a direct pathway into management education.
Let's explore the IPMAT 2027 exam and what it offers for aspiring managers right after school.
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Note: JIPMAT dates, such as exam, registration, admit card, and results, are updated here as soon as they are officially announced.
| Event | IPMAT Indore 2027 (Tentative) | IPMAT Rohtak 2027 (Tentative) | JIPMAT 2027 (Tentative) |
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| Registration Starts | First week of Feb 2027 | First week of Feb 2027 | March-April 2027 |
| IPMAT 2027 Last Date to Apply | Third week of March 2027 | First week of April 2027 | May 2027 |
| IPMAT Admit Card 2027 | Last week of April 2027 | Last week of April 2027 | Late May 2027 |
| IPMAT 2027 Exam Date | First week of May 2027 (Afternoon shift) | Second Week of May 2027 | June 2027 |
| IPMAT Result Date 2027 | June 2027 | June 2027 | July 2027 |
| PI / Interview | June-July 2027 | June-July 2027 | No PI Round as Per College Norms |
All international and national applicants must follow the same process for IPMAT 2027 registration.
Visit the official IIM website, complete the registration, enter the required details, pay the fee, and submit the form along with any necessary reservation certificates.
Direct Application Links:
The IPMAT 2027 season consists of three primary entrance examinationsIPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, and JIPMAT which serve as gateways to the prestigious 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (BBA+MBA) at various Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
The exam includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates.
IPMAT offers a direct path to an IIM after class 12, making it highly competitive.
Aspiring candidates must focus on conceptual clarity, speed, and accuracy to excel in this exam and secure a spot in prestigious IIMs.
In addition to IIM Indore, 13 other prestigious colleges across India accept IPMAT Indore scores for their undergraduate programs:
These IIMs do not conduct their own separate exams for their 5-year programs and rely on the IPMAT Indore score:
| IIM Campus | Program Offered |
| IIM Indore | Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
| IIM Ranchi | Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
| IIM Shillong | Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
| IIM Amritsar | Integrated Management Programme (B.Sc. + MBA) |
| IIM Sirmaur | Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) / IPM |
| IIM Sambalpur | Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
These are premier government and private institutes that consider the IPMAT Indore score as part of their merit-based selection.
| Category | Institution Name | Location |
| Government | IIFT Kakinada | Kakinada, AP |
| Government | NALSAR University of Law (DoMS) | Hyderabad |
| Private | Institute of Management, Nirma University | Ahmedabad |
| Private | TAPMI (T.A. Pai Management Institute) | Manipal/Bengaluru |
| Private | IFMR GSB (Krea University) | Sri City, AP |
| Private | NICMAR University | Pune |
| Private | Alliance University | Bengaluru |
| Private | JAGSoM (Vijaybhoomi University) | Mumbai |
| Private | NIIT University | Neemrana |
The IPMAT 2027 eligibility criteria will vary for both domestic and international applicants.
To apply for the test, you must satisfy the IIM IPM eligibility.
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Criteria |
Details |
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Age Limit |
You should have been born on or after August 01, 2006 (5 years of relaxation will be given to candidates from the SC/ST/PwD category). |
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Qualifying Exam |
You should have passed Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or 2027. |
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Minimum Percentage |
No Minimum Percentage (%) in either grade X or XII is required. |
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Provisional Admission |
Candidates who are likely to complete standard XII/HSC or equivalent can also apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria mentioned above. If selected, such candidates will be offered provisional admission to the program. |
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Document Requirement |
At the time of registration, the candidate must produce Standard X/ SSC and Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent mark sheets (securing the minimum marks as indicated above), along with a school-leaving certificate/migration certificate; failing which, the provisional admission offer will stand cancelled. |
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Criteria |
Details |
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Minimum Percentage (General/NC-OBC/EWS) |
At least 60% in Standard X/ SSC and Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. |
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Minimum Percentage (SC/ST/PWD - DAP) |
At least 55% in Standard X/ SSC and Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. |
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Age Limit |
Maximum 20 years old as of June 30, 2027. |
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Provisional Admission (Note 1) |
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Marks Calculation (Note 2) |
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Criteria |
Details |
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Qualifying Exam |
Must have completed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent in 2024 or 2025, or expected to complete in 2027. |
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Minimum Percentage (General/NC-OBC/EWS) |
At least 60% in Standard X and XII. |
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Minimum Percentage (SC/ST/PwD) |
At least 55% in Standard X and XII. |
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International Applicants |
Candidates from international boards such as IGCSE and IB are eligible to apply. |
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Age Limit |
Age eligibility criteria are determined by the respective IIMs. |
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Note |
Eligibility criteria are subject to change. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates. |
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Criteria |
Details |
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Minimum Percentage |
60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) in 10+2/XII/HSC in arts, commerce, or science streams in 2024, 2025, or expected in 2027. |
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Percentage Calculation |
Based on Board regulations or aggregation of all subjects on the grade sheet, if no specific rules exist. |
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Provisional Admission |
Final-year XII students may apply provisionally. Admission depends on meeting final score requirements; otherwise removed from the process. |
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Age Limit |
Age eligibility criteria are determined by the respective IIMs. |
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Note |
Criteria are subject to change. Candidates should monitor the official website for updates. |
The IPMAT selection process is a two-step process, with different requirements for domestic and international applicants. Please review the detailed IPMAT selection process given in the post below.
| Stage | Process | Details |
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| Stage I | Online Registration |
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| Stage II | Entrance Exam |
Eligible applicants will undergo the IPM Aptitude Test (AT) conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore, examining the applicant's proficiency in
IPMAT Indore to be conducted in May 2027. |
| Stage III | Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI) |
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| Stage IV | Offline Personal Interview (PI) |
Shortlisted candidates will participate in the offline personal interview, which will be judged on their:
The Personal Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the second week of June 2027. |
| Stage V | Final Selection and Merit List | 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) will be calculated as follows:
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| Stage | Process | Details |
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| Stage I | Online Registration |
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| Stage II | Entrance Exam |
All interested applicants will undergo the Indian Institute of Management Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test, which will examine their:
IPMAT Rohtak to be conducted in May 2027. |
| Stage III | Offline Personal Interview (PI) |
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| Stage IV | Announcement of Selection List and Offer Acceptance | The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT 2027, Past Academics, and Personal Interviews. |
| Stage | Process | Details |
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| Stage 1 | Entrance Exam |
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| Stage 2 | Offline Personal Interview (PI) |
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| Stage 3 | Final Selection | Final selection will be based on the aggregate of the aptitude test, PI, and academic profile. |
The selection process of IIM Jammu consists of:
| Stage | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Entrance Exam | The Joint Integrated Program in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) will be conducted by the National Testing Agency. |
| Stage 2 | Merit List Preparation | The Merit list will be prepared based on the JIPMAT Score and gender diversity. |
| Note | Personal Interview (PI) | There will be no Personal Interview (PI). |
Admission to IPM will be based ONLY on the Joint Integrated Program Admission Test (JIPMAT 2027) at IIM Bodhgaya.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the exam on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.
| Stage | Process | Details |
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| Stage I | Online Registration |
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| Stage II | Entrance Exam |
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| Stage III | Merit List Preparation |
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| Stage IV | Tie-breaking Rule for Merit List | If the overall composite scores of two or more students are the same, they will be ranked based on the following criteria in order:
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The IPMAT 2027 exam is conducted online, according to the IPMAT Indore pattern. Admissions are made through a three-stage selection process, as explained below.
| Section | Number of Questions | The time duration for the section |
| QA (MCQ) | 30 | 40 Minutes |
| QA (SA) | 15 | 40 Minutes |
| VA (MCQ) | 45 | 40 Minutes |
While exact question numbers may vary, the IPMAT exam pattern has remained consistent. However, since it has been consistent over the past three years, students are recommended to prepare based on last year's exam pattern.
There will be three sections in the Aptitude Test:
Each question will carry four marks.
IPMAT Indore Weightage 2027
| Component | Score (Weight) |
| Aptitude Test Score (ATS) | 65% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 35% |
| Composite Score (CS) | Sum of the above scores |
IIM Ranchi Weightage 2027
| Component | Weightage |
| Admission Test Score | 65% |
| PI Score | 15% |
| Academic Profile | 20% |
| Gender Diversity (Bonus Points) * | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
IPMAT 2027 will comprise the following sections:
| Section | Number of Questions | Time duration |
| Quantitative Ability | 40 | 120 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | |
| Verbal Ability | 40 |
IPMAT Rohtak Weightage 2027
| Component | The weightage (%) |
| IPMAT Rohtak Score | 55 |
| Personal Interview (PA) | 15 |
| Past Academics (10th and 12th) | 30 (20% for XII & 10% for X) |
This exam pattern is followed for both Jammu and Bodh Gaya:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks per Qns. | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 4 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 33 | 4 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 4 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
The entrance test will consist of questions on
IIM Jammu Weightage 2027
| Component | Score (Weight) |
| Aptitude Test | 400 marks |
| Gender Diversity (For female candidates) | 5 marks |
Note: IIM Bodh Gaya does not follow such criteria; only scores are considered for IPM admission.
Knowing the IIM IPM Entrance Exam Syllabus will help you understand the important topics from the exam's point of view and help you focus more on those topics to score good marks in the upcoming exam.
Check out the detailed syllabus from the post below and enhance your IPMAT 2027 preparation levels for the upcoming exam.
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Subject / Section |
IPMAT Indore |
IPMAT Rohtak |
JIPMAT |
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Quantitative Ability (QA) |
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Logical Reasoning (LR) |
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Verbal Ability (VA) |
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Data Interpretation (DI) |
Part of the QA section (usually one or two heavy sets). |
Part of the LR section (basic tables/graphs). |
Dedicated part of the DILR section (Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Caselets). |
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Unique Feature |
Short Answer (SA) Questions. You must type the answer; no options are provided for 15 questions. |
Speed Test. 120 questions in 120 minutes. No Short Answer questions. |
Balanced Weightage. Equal marks for QA, DILR, and VARC (approx. 33% each). |
The IPMAT exam will test you mainly on quantitative aptitude and verbal ability.
The following are simple tips to enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam.SuperGrads IPMAT Online Coaching provides expert guidance and resources to strengthen these key areas.
Going through some simple tips suggested by experts will help you learn short techniques to solve the questions quickly in the exam.
The following are some of the best IPMAT math preparation tips suggested by experts and toppers:
Also, check the IPMAT exam analysis to better understand the difficulty level, pattern, and more.
Exam preparation is most effective when we read the most recommended or followed books.
Here is the list of recommended IPMAT books that can be the most helpful in your preparation journey:
Enlisted are the quantitative aptitude books that shall 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 verbal ability books that cover all the topics as per the latest IPMAT syllabus:
| Book Name | Author/Publication |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Better English | Norman Lewis |
| English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
Applicants must download their IPMAT 2027 admit card from the official website, which will be available ten days before the exam. It is crucial to visit the website, click on the "Admit Card" tab, enter login credentials, and submit.
The admit card is necessary not only to enter the exam venue but also because it contains all the IPMAT exam day guidelines set by the authorities.
The national-level IIM IPM Exam is conducted across 37 cities in the country. You will be given the option to select your preferred IIM IPM Exam Centres while filling out the application form.
However, the allotted centre may change as per the availability of seats at the exam centre:
| 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 |
IIM will publish the IPMAT 2027 results on its official website. The results were previously published as a PDF.
The scorecard is released along with the result. It includes the scores and percentiles you obtained in each section of the paper, as well as the overall scores and percentiles.
Based on the IPM Indore result, you will get shortlisted for the personal assessment round.
Cut-off marks are the minimum marks that you need to score to get shortlisted for further selection rounds.
You will only get shortlisted in the aptitude test if you score above the IPMAT cut-off marks.
Check out the table below for the IIM Indore Cut-Off categories for the year 2025:
| Category | Quantitative Ability SA | Quantitative Ability MCQ | Verbal Ability | Female | Male | Total Candidates |
| EWS | 16 | 18 | 87 | 13 | 62 | 75 |
| General | 24 | 28 | 112 | 78 | 223 | 301 |
| NC-OBC | 12 | 15 | 78 | 77 | 168 | 245 |
| PwD | 8 | 5 | 47 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| SC | 12 | 10 | 65 | 47 | 66 | 113 |
| ST | 8 | 6 | 48 | 12 | 39 | 51 |
Check out the table below for the IIM Indore Cut-Off categories for the year 2024:
| Category | QA (SA) | QA (MCQ) | VA |
| EWS | 16 | 26 | 89 |
| General | 24 | 35 | 113 |
| NC-OBC | 12 | 23 | 78 |
| PwD | 8 | 13 | 40 |
| SC | 12 | 18 | 60 |
| ST | 8 | 13 | 40 |
| Category | Count | Minimum ATS | Maximum ATS |
| General | 312 | 44.91094 | 86.33472 |
| EWS | 78 | 30.63411 | 71.73404 |
| NC-OBC | 239 | 21.89018 | 69.87191 |
| PwD | 31 | 1.14504 | 46.79910 |
| SC | 115 | 14.83345 | 55.40279 |
| ST | 49 | 0.37879 | 49.85253 |
| Total | 824 | - | |
Check out the table below for the IIM Rohtak Cut-Off categories for the year 2025:
| Category | Min. Cut-off Marks | Female | Male | Total |
| General | 381 | 144 | 310 | 454 |
| EWS | 331 | 17 | 71 | 88 |
| NC-OBC | 297 | 80 | 164 | 244 |
| SC | 230 | 61 | 75 | 136 |
| ST | 138 | 26 | 43 | 69 |
| DAP-General | 274 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| DAP-EWS | 236 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DAP-NC-OBC | 196 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DAP-SC | 202 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DAP-ST | 171 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 336 | 677 | 1013 |
Check out the table below for the IIM Rohtak Cut-Off categories for the year 2024:
| Category | Minimum Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 301 |
| EWS | 264 |
| NCOBC | 225 |
| SC | 167 |
| ST | 118 |
| DAP-General | 260 |
| DAP-EWS | 212 |
| DAP-NCOBC | 189 |
| DAP-SC | 142 |
Check out the table below for the cut-off categories for the year 2025:
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation | Verbal Ability |
| General | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| EWS | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| NC-OBC | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| SC | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| PwD | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Check out the table below for the cut-off categories for the past years:
| Category | 2024 Cut-off | 2023 Cut-off | 2022 Cut-off | 2021 Cut-off |
| General | 292 | 342 | 354 / 353 (with VA score 108) | 83.019 |
| EWS | 280 | 323 | 334 | 73.84 |
| NC-OBC | 275 | 303 | 322 |
72.7995 / 36.89 (other) |
| SC | 211 | 258 | 266 | 72.7995 |
| ST | 230 | 205 | 225 / 224 (with VA score 109) | 39.405 |
| PwD | 211 | 199 |
60.115 (Gen), 39.405 (ST) |
Check out the table below for the cut-off categories for 2025.
| Category | QA (%) | DI (%) | VA (%) | Overall (%) | Cut-off for Type II – GN | Cut-off for Type II – SNG | Cut-off for Type I |
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 76 | 290 | 275 | 333 |
| EWS | 50 | 50 | 50 | 63 | 245 | 184 | 300 |
| NC-OBC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 220 | 195 | 280 |
| SC | 35 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 146 | 146 | 235 |
| ST | 30 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 140 | 140 | 190 |
| PwD-GEN | 30 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 140 | 230 | |
| PwD-EWS | 180 | ||||||
| PwD-NCOBC | 30 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 0 | ||
| PwD-SC | 154 | ||||||
| PwD-ST | 0 |
"Students are encouraged to analyse the cut-off trends to comprehensively understand historical cut-off patterns.
The government of India has imposed a fixed percentage for seat reservations in different categories. Check the table below.


As per the notification, the following categories will fall under the PwD category:
The data on seats is collected as per last year's records
| IIM Institutes | Number of Seats (Expected) |
| IIM Indore | 150 |
| IIM Rohtak | 198 |
| IIM Ranchi | 60 |
| IIM Jammu | 140 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 120 |
The IIMs ensure that the students admitted to the IPM course follow a specific learning pattern. So, to execute this, there is a set of goals that every student must follow and learn.
Goal For First Three Years
During the first three years of the IPM program, the students will be able to:
Goal For The Last Two Years
The last two years for every IPM student are crucial as they are mixed with the batch of PGP program students. So the learning goal for the previous two years comprises of the following:
The IPMAT 2027 exam offers a structured pathway into management education right after high school through the Integrated Program in Management at various IIMs.
This article provides an extensive guide on eligibility, the selection process, and IPMAT full details, equipping aspirants to prepare effectively.
With high placement rates and recognition, the IPM program is an excellent opportunity for young leaders to begin their management careers.
Aspiring students should focus on meeting the specific criteria of each IIM and prepare diligently to maximise their chances of success in this competitive exam.
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