About IPM

What is IPM

IIM Indore conducts the IPMAT (Indore) (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test) for admission to its Integrated Program in Management (IPM). It is a computer-based exam.

Eligibility:

  • Age: Not more than 20 years as of 1st August of the exam year. 5 years of relaxation will be given to candidates from SC/ST/PWD category
  • Qualifying Exam: The candidate should have passed a Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in the year in which IPMAT is being taken or in any of the previous two years
  • Standard X/SSC or Equivalent: The candidate should have passed standard X/ SSC.

Paper Pattern:

Section Number of Questions Weightage (%) Time Allotted for Each Section
Quantitative Ability MCQs 30 25 40 minutes
Quantitative Ability Non MCQs 15 25 40 minutes
Verbal Ability MCQ 45 50 40 minutes
Total 90 100 120 minutes
Marking Scheme Correct answer: +4, Wrong answer: -1 (only in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs))

Selection Process:

Category-wise merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS) with the weightages as 65% for Aptitude Test (ATS) and 35% for Personal Assessment (PA).

Computation of Aptitude Test Score (ATS)

Component Score (Weight)
Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section 25 × [(Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score – Minimum Score)]
Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section 25 × [(Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score – Minimum Score)]
Score in Verbal Ability (MCQ) Section 50 × [(Candidate’s Score – Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score – Minimum Score)]
Aptitude Test Score (ATS) Sum of above

Exam Fee: Non Refundable Rs. 4,130/-

Intake:

The sanctioned intake for the IPM batch (Domestic applicant) is 150.

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: Monday, February 02, 2026
  • Application End Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Exam Date: Monday, May 04, 2026

For a detailed overview of the IIM Indore IPM admission process, please click the source below.

Source

Candidates satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) of IIM Indore.

  • Minimum 60% in Std. X and Std. XII - General and NC-OBC Category
  • Minimum 55% in Std. X and Std. XII - SC,ST and PWD (DA) Category
  • Maximum age limit for General and NC-OBC Category is 20 years, 
  • Maximum age limit for SC,ST and PWD (DA) category is 25 years, 
  1. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in X and XII Standard would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet, irrespective of the Board’s regulation.
  2. In case the candidates are awarded letter grades or grades points instead of marks, the conversion of grades to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the Board/ Competent Authority.
  3. Applicants pursuing their X and/or XII standard from international schools affiliated to foreign Board’s like IGCSE and IB can also apply.
  4. IIM Indore reserves the right to decide the eligibility conditions in terms of equivalence, percentage marks, and the recognition of the qualifying examination, intake etc.

Exam date: 23 May 2024

Application deadline: 26 March 2024