IPMAT 2027 Guide: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Selection and How to Prepare

IPMAT 2027 is the entrance test for the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Indore, a route into an IIM straight after Class 12. This guide covers eligibility, the paper, selection, fees, and how it compares with IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT. The 2027 dates are not yet announced, so we use the official 2026 cycle as the guide.

Key takeaways

• IIM Indore runs IPMAT (officially "IPM AT"). The 2026 test was on 4 May 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. IPMAT 2027 dates are not yet announced.
• The 2026 rules: born on or after 1 August 2006 (2001 for SC/ST/PwD) and Class 12 passed in 2024, 2025 or 2026.
• The paper has three 40-minute sections: Quant MCQ, Quant Short Answer and Verbal. Each question is worth 4 marks, with minus 1 for a wrong MCQ.
• Final selection at Indore is 65% test score plus 35% personal interview. Foreign passport holders apply with a SAT score instead.
• IIM Rohtak runs its own IPM AT, and NTA runs JIPMAT for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. IIM Ranchi, Shillong, Sambalpur, Amritsar and Sirmaur used IPMAT Indore 2026 scores.

What is IPMAT 2027 and who conducts it?

Quick answer: IPMAT 2027 is IIM Indore's own aptitude test for its five-year IPM. It tests Quantitative Ability and Verbal Ability in a two-hour paper. Students who do well are called for a personal interview. Graduates of the 2026-31 batch earn a BA (Foundations of Management) and an MBA.

IIM Indore calls the test "IPM AT". Details sit on the IIM Indore IPM admissions page. The rules below come from the official IPM 2026-31 admission procedure for domestic applicants. The sanctioned intake for the 2026 batch (domestic applicants) was 150 seats.

For the regular two-year IIM MBA, see our CAT 2026 exam guide.

When is IPMAT 2027? Dates so far

IIM Indore has not announced IPMAT 2027 dates as of 8 November 2026. For the 2026 cycle, it announced the test date on 8 October 2025, so watch the official announcements from autumn. The test is usually held in May.

The 2026 timeline:

Step (2026 cycle)	Date
Application opens	2 February 2026
Application closes	17 March 2026, 5:00 PM (extended from 14 March)
Edit window (photo, cities, etc.)	23-24 March 2026
Admit card released	21 April 2026
IPM AT	Monday 4 May 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Answer key objections	11-12 May 2026

The 2026 IPMAT Indore timeline, the best guide we have for 2027.

Applications opened on 2 February 2026 and closed on 17 March 2026 after an extension. The admit card came out on 21 April 2026. The test was held on 4 May 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Answer key objections were open on 11-12 May 2026. Dates for 2027 are not yet announced.

Who is eligible for IPMAT 2027?

IIM Indore publishes fresh rules each year. These are the official 2026 rules. The 2027 rules are not yet out.

• Age: born on or after 1 August 2006. SC, ST and PwD candidates get 5 years of relaxation (born on or after 1 August 2001).
• Class 12: passed in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026. Students finishing Class 12 by 31 July 2026 could apply and get a provisional offer.
• Class 10: must be passed.
• Marks: the 2026 document did not list a minimum percentage. Percentage is worked out on all subjects on the marksheet. Check the 2027 brochure, as this can change.
• IB and IGCSE students can apply. IB students (IBDP and IBCP) must show "The IB Indian Percentage Transcript".

Seats follow Government of India reservation: 27% NC-OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, up to 10% EWS and 5% PwD.

IPMAT Indore 2026 eligibility at a glance.

Indian applicants must be born on or after 1 August 2006 (2001 for SC/ST/PwD). Foreign passport holders follow the same date. Both routes need Class 12 in 2024, 2025 or 2026. Indian applicants take the IPM AT and pay Rs 4,130 (Rs 2,065 for SC/ST/PwD). Foreign passport holders send a SAT score of 1300 or more and pay Rs 8,850. Selection is 65% test score plus 35% interview on both routes. There were 150 domestic seats and 5 extra seats for international applicants.

Can NRI, OCI and foreign students apply?

Yes, but the route depends on your passport.

• NRI students with an Indian passport apply as domestic applicants. They sit the IPM AT at one of 39 test cities in India (for 2026), such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Indore, Kolkata and Chennai. There were no test centres abroad in the 2026 list.
• Foreign passport holders are "international applicants". The 2026 international admission procedure asked for a SAT score of at least 1300 out of 1600, taken between 1 November 2024 and 15 May 2026. The last date was 20 May 2026 and the fee was Rs 8,850. Selection is 65% SAT score and 35% interview. IIM Indore keeps 5 supernumerary seats for this route.
• OCI cardholders hold a foreign passport, so they appear to fall in the international route. Confirm with ipmadmissions@iimidr.ac.in before you plan.

For the SAT route, our SAT vs ACT guide explains the SAT, and our Digital SAT maths guide covers the maths section.

What is the IPMAT exam pattern?

The 2026 IPM AT was a two-hour paper with three timed sections. You answer them in a fixed order that is the same for everyone.

Section	Time	Marking
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	40 minutes	+4 correct, -1 wrong
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)	40 minutes	+4 correct, no negative marking
Verbal Ability (MCQ)	40 minutes	+4 correct, -1 wrong
Total	120 minutes	Fixed section order

In Short Answer questions you type a number, with no penalty for a wrong one. The official document gives no question counts. Coaching sites reported 30 Quant MCQ, 15 Short Answer and 45 Verbal questions in 2026; treat that as a guide only.

IPMAT Indore 2026 pattern: three sections, 40 minutes each.

Quant MCQ: 40 minutes, +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one. Quant Short Answer: 40 minutes, +4 for a correct answer and no negative marking. Verbal Ability MCQ: 40 minutes, +4 and -1. The total is 120 minutes, and the section order is fixed for everyone.

How does IIM Indore select students?

Selection has five stages for domestic applicants:

1. Apply online with the fee.
2. Sit the IPM AT.
3. Clear sectional cut-offs. You need a positive raw score and a minimum mark in each of the three sections. The Admissions Committee sets these by category.
4. PI shortlist. IIM Indore ranks you by Aptitude Test Score (ATS). The weights are 25 for Quant MCQ, 25 for Quant Short Answer and 50 for Verbal.
5. Final merit. Composite Score = 65 (ATS) + 35 (Personal Interview). You also need a minimum level in each interview parameter.

How an IPMAT Indore applicant moves to a final offer.

First you apply online and sit the IPM AT. Next you must clear a minimum mark in every section. The interview shortlist uses weights of 25 Quant MCQ, 25 Quant Short Answer and 50 Verbal. The final merit list is 65% test score plus 35% interview.

What does the IPM at IIM Indore cost?

From the official IPM 2026-31 fee structure:

Item (domestic, 2026-31 batch)	Amount
Course fee, years 1 to 3	Rs 6,00,000 per year (Rs 2,00,000 per term)
Refundable caution deposit (year 1)	Rs 50,000
Mess deposit	Rs 54,000 per year
Year 1 total	Rs 7,04,000
Years 2 and 3 total	Rs 6,54,000 each
Years 4 and 5	Course fee equals the PGP (MBA) fee

International students paid a course fee of Rs 9,00,000 per year for years 1 to 3 (year 1 total Rs 10,04,000). Textbooks are not included. The 2027 batch fees will be set in a new document, so check the official page.

How do you apply for IPMAT 2027? Step by step

Based on the 2026 process:

1. Watch the IIM Indore admissions page for the 2027 notice and brochure.
2. Register online to get a user ID and password.
3. Fill in your details. Category cannot be changed after you submit.
4. Upload your photo, signature and any category certificates, then choose test and interview cities.
5. Pay the fee online (2026: Rs 4,130, or Rs 2,065 for SC/ST/PwD).
6. Use the edit window only if needed.
7. Download the admit card and find your test centre a day early. In 2026, reporting began at 12:00 PM and no one could enter after 1:30 PM.

Submit only one application. IIM Indore rejects candidates who file several forms with small changes.

Which IIMs use IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak or JIPMAT?

Three different tests lead to IIM five-year programmes:

• IPMAT Indore: IIM Indore. IIM Indore's page listed other institutions that used IPM AT 2026 scores: IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, IIFT, Nirma University (Institute of Management), LM Thapar School of Management, IFMR GSB Krea University, Alliance University, GLS University and DoMS NALSAR. Contact each one for its own admission process.
• IPMAT Rohtak: IIM Rohtak's own IPM AT.
• JIPMAT: run by NTA for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.

IPMAT Indore vs IPMAT Rohtak vs JIPMAT (2026 cycle)

	IPMAT Indore	IPMAT Rohtak	JIPMAT
Run by	IIM Indore	IIM Rohtak	NTA
For	IIM Indore (+ others listed above)	IIM Rohtak	IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu
2026 test date	4 May 2026	10 May 2026	7 June 2026
Duration	120 min	120 min	150 min
Sections	Quant MCQ, Quant SA, Verbal	Quant, Logical Reasoning, Verbal (40 each)	Quant 33, DI-LR 33, Verbal-RC 34
Marking	+4, -1 (none on SA)	+4, -1	+4, -1
Age / marks	Born on/after 1 Aug 2006	Max 20 on 30 June 2026; 60% in Class 10 and 12	Class 10 not before 2022
Application fee	Rs 4,130	Rs 4,937	Rs 2,200 (General/OBC-NCL)
Selection	65% test + 35% PI	55% test, 15% PI, 20% Class 12, 10% Class 10	Set by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu

IPMAT Rohtak notes: the 60% rule was 55% for SC/ST/DAP, using the best five subjects, and the age limit was 25 for SC/ST. IIM Rohtak listed 198 seats. For foreign applicants and programme fees, check the official page.

JIPMAT notes: the JIPMAT 2026 information bulletin set applications from 16 April to 10 May 2026 and an English-only computer-based test. Quant tests concepts up to Class 10. The fee was Rs 1,100 for reserved categories and Rs 11,000 outside India. JIPMAT 2026 had centres in Dubai, Singapore, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi, useful for NRI families. OCI cardholders registered before 4 March 2021 are considered for Indian-national seats (General category only).

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How should you prepare for IPMAT 2027?

Many IPMAT 2027 candidates are in Class 12 now, so the plan must fit around board exams. Our CBSE board exams 2027 guide has the board timeline.

November to January: build the base.

• Revise Class 9-11 arithmetic, algebra and number systems.
• Read one long article daily and write a 3-line summary. Verbal carries half the shortlist weight.

February to March: boards first, light practice.

• Keep 30-40 minutes a day for mixed Quant and one reading passage.
• Fill the application form early.

After boards to the test: full mocks.

• Take timed 120-minute mocks in the fixed section order.
• Review every wrong answer. Write down why it went wrong.

Worked example 1: successive percentages (Short Answer style)

A phone's price rises by 20% and then falls by 20%. What is the net change in price, in percent?

1. Take the price as 100.
2. After a 20% rise: 100 x 1.2 = 120.
3. After a 20% fall: 120 x 0.8 = 96.
4. Net change = 96 - 100 = -4.

Answer: a 4% fall. Shortcut: for a rise of a% then a fall of b%, the net change is a - b - (a x b)/100 = 20 - 20 - 400/100 = -4.

Worked example 2: counting with overlap (MCQ style)

How many whole numbers from 1 to 100 are divisible by 3 or by 5?

1. Divisible by 3: 100 ÷ 3 = 33 (whole part).
2. Divisible by 5: 100 ÷ 5 = 20.
3. Divisible by both (by 15): 100 ÷ 15 = 6 (whole part).
4. By 3 or 5 = 33 + 20 - 6 = 47.

Answer: 47. Forgetting to subtract the overlap gives 53, a common trap option.

Should you guess in the MCQ sections?

Do the maths. Right is +4, wrong is -1. If you rule out two of four options, a guess has an expected score of (4 - 1) ÷ 2 = +1.5. With nothing ruled out it is only (4 - 3) ÷ 4 = +0.25, a poor bet. In Short Answer, always enter your best answer, as there is no penalty.

What are the common IPMAT mistakes?

• Ignoring a section. You need a minimum mark in all three. One weak section can end your attempt.
• Under-preparing Verbal. It has 50% of the shortlist weight.
• Blind guessing in MCQ sections with -1 marking.
• Missing the edit window or deadline. In 2026 the edit window was only two days.
• Assuming one form covers all IIMs. IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT need their own forms and fees.
• Wrong passport route. Foreign passport holders apply with SAT, not the IPM AT.

Comparing other after-Class-12 tests? Read our CUET UG 2027 guide.

How Asymptode helps you with IPMAT 2027

A qualified Asymptode mentor teaches your child one-to-one, live online, for the IPMAT 2027 route. Classes follow the real IPM AT format: Quant MCQ with negative marking, Quant Short Answer with typed numerical answers, and the fixed 40-minute sections. They also follow IIM Indore's real dates, IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT if your child is sitting them, and the Class 12 board calendar.

Between classes, your child gets practice built only for them. It is a worksheet made from what their own last attempt showed they had not understood, such as overlap counting or successive percentages, at their level and never generic. This is Asymptode's AI-assisted practice. It is written to the mentor's brief and sent only after that mentor approves it.

The mentor marks each worksheet. You, the parent, see what was understood and what to practise next, so preparation keeps correcting itself toward the IPM AT. For Verbal Ability and the personal interview, the mentor helps with planning, method and review of practice.

Start with a free demo class and see plans and fees.

Facts checked against official sources on 8 November 2026.

FAQ

When will IPMAT 2027 be held?

IIM Indore has not announced the IPMAT 2027 date as of 8 November 2026. The 2026 test was on 4 May 2026, and the 2026 date was announced on 8 October 2025. Check the official IIM Indore IPM admissions page for the 2027 notice.

Is there negative marking in IPMAT Indore?

Yes, in the two MCQ sections (Quant MCQ and Verbal). A wrong answer costs 1 mark and a right answer earns 4. The Quant Short Answer section has no negative marking.

What is the age limit for IPMAT 2027?

For 2026, candidates had to be born on or after 1 August 2006, with 5 years of relaxation for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The 2027 limit has not been published yet. Confirm it in the 2027 brochure when it is released.

Can a student with an IB or IGCSE background apply?

Yes. IIM Indore accepts students from boards such as IB (IBDP and IBCP) and IGCSE. IB students must show "The IB Indian Percentage Transcript". Foreign passport holders apply through the SAT route instead.

Do IIM Ranchi and IIM Shillong use IPMAT Indore scores?

IIM Indore's page listed IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Amritsar and IIM Sirmaur among institutions that used IPM AT 2026 scores. Check each IIM's own site for its 2027 process.

Is IPMAT harder than JIPMAT?

They are built differently, so compare the patterns rather than difficulty. IPMAT Indore has a Short Answer Quant section and 120 minutes. JIPMAT has 100 MCQs in 150 minutes, and its Quant tests concepts up to Class 10. Eligible students can sit IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT. For the two-year MBA route later, see our XAT 2027 guide.

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Sources

1. IIM Indore IPM admissions details and announcements
2. IIM Indore IPM 2026-31 Admission Procedure (Domestic Applicants)
3. IIM Indore IPM 2026-31 Admission Procedure (International Applicants)
4. IIM Indore IPM Fee Structure 2026-31
5. IIM Rohtak IPM Admission
6. NTA JIPMAT official page
7. JIPMAT 2026 Information Bulletin (NTA)