IPMAT is a national-level entrance exam assessing aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal skills for admission to 5-year Integrated Management Programs at IIMs.
The Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) 2026 notifications for both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak are expected to be released in February–March 2026, with the exams scheduled for May 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed). Registration windows typically remain open for about 4–6 weeks, followed by admit card release a week before the test. Since both institutes conduct their own IPMAT, candidates must apply separately if they wish to be considered for both. Final selection includes aptitude test scores, Written Ability Test (WAT)/Personal Interview (PI), and past academic performance. Candidates should regularly check the official websites of IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak for updates.
Tentative Timeline (Combined):
Notification Release: February 2026
Registration Opens: February/March 2026
Registration Closes: April 2026
Admit Card Release: Early May 2026
IPMAT Indore Exam Date: Mid-May 2026
IPMAT Rohtak Exam Date: Mid-May 2026 (separate slot from Indore)
Result Announcement (Aptitude Test): June 2026
Personal Interviews: June-July 2026
Final Results: July 2026
The IPMAT is a 2-hour (Indore) or 2.5-hour (Rohtak) computer-based aptitude test designed to assess candidates for admission into the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak. Both versions test quantitative, logical, and verbal abilities but have differences in section structure and weightage.
IPMAT Indore:
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) - 40 minutes
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) - 40 minutes
Verbal Ability (MCQ) - 40 minutes
Strict sectional time limits apply; candidates cannot switch sections once time ends.
IPMAT Rohtak:
Quantitative Ability - 40 questions
Logical Reasoning - 40 questions
Verbal Ability - 40 questions
No sectional time limit; total duration is 150 minutes.
Question Types and Marking Scheme:
IPMAT Indore:
+4 marks for correct answers, -1 for wrong MCQs, no negative marking for Short Answer questions.
IPMAT Rohtak:
+4 marks for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers, no penalty for unanswered questions.
Both exams are conducted in a single slot, and percentile/score cut-offs vary by category and year.
Before applying for IPMAT 2026, candidates must meet the specific eligibility requirements of each institute.
Educational Qualification (Common):
Must have passed Class 12/ HSC or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025.
Must have passed Class 10/ SSC or equivalent in 2021 or later.
Minimum Marks Required:
General/EWS/OBC-NCL: At least 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.
SC/ST/PwD: At least 55% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.
Age Limit:
Candidates must be born on or after August 1, 2005 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
Other Details:
No prior work experience required.
Candidates must meet both academic and age criteria at the time of joining.
Before applying for IPMAT 2026, candidates must meet the specific eligibility requirements of each institute.
Educational Qualification (Common):
Must have passed Class 12/ HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026.
Must have passed Class 10/ SSC or equivalent in 2021 or later.
Minimum Marks Required:
General/EWS/OBC-NCL: At least 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.
SC/ST/PwD: At least 55% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.
Age Limit:
Candidates must be born on or after August 1, 2005 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
Other Details:
No prior work experience required.
Candidates must meet both academic and age criteria at the time of joining.
IPMAT Indore has a fixed sequence:
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) - 40 mins
Quantitative Ability (SA) - 40 mins
Verbal Ability (MCQ) - 40 mins
IPMAT Rohtak allows free navigation across all three sections in 150 mins without sectional time limits.
Not provided in either Indore or Rohtak exams - mental calculations and quick problem-solving are essential.
Indore: Movement only within the current section; cannot revisit once time ends.
Rohtak: Free movement between all questions until the test ends.
Raw scores are computed based on marking scheme, followed by scaling/normalization for final merit list.
Indore: QA (MCQ) - 40 Qs; QA (SA) - 20 Qs; VA (MCQ) - 40 Qs.
Rohtak: QA - 40 Qs; LR - 40 Qs; VA - 40 Qs.
Covers topics from Class 9-12 mathematics with high weightage on:
Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Ratios, Averages
Algebra: Equations, Progressions, Functions
Geometry & Mensuration
Number Systems
Probability, Permutations & Combinations
Data Interpretation (tables, charts, caselets) - heavier in Rohtak
Tip: Indore’s Short Answer section demands strong conceptual clarity and calculation skills without MCQ clues.
Reading Comprehension (factual, inferential, and vocabulary-based)
Para jumbles & Para completion
Grammar & Sentence correction
Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, contextual usage)
Tip: Rohtak tends to have more vocabulary-based questions than Indore.
Blood relations, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, syllogisms, series, puzzles.
Additional Insights:
Indore focuses heavily on QA (50% of score), while Rohtak maintains equal weightage for all sections.
Preparation strategy must align with the target institute’s pattern.
