The Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak for admissions to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). The candidates must score higher than the IPMAT cutoff in individual sections to qualify for the next round of selection, the Personal Interview.
- IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Ranchi accept IPMAT Scores.
- Admissions to IIM Ranchi are based on IIM Indore’s IPMAT score.
- Candidates should target 210+ marks out of 360 for IIM Indore and 175+ marks for IIM Ranchi.
- For IIM Rohtak, candidates should score at least 350 marks out of 480 to secure a seat in the 5-year integrated course.
For 2026, there are 150 seats in IIM Indore, 198 seats in IIM Rohtak, and 60 seats in IIM Ranchi for a 5-year integrated program in management. These seats will be filled through IPMAT.
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What is the IPMAT Cutoff?
The IPMAT cutoff is the minimum score in each individual section, as well as the total score, which is required to move on to the next selection level.
- The Normalized Aptitude Test Score is an aggregate score, which is obtained from all the accessible sections.
- The calculation of the Normalized Aptitude Test Score is done by determining the highest and lowest values in individual sections to ensure fair competition.
- The shortlisting criteria include 65% of the total weight being given to the Aptitude Test Score, while 35% is given to the Personal Interview.
FAQs:
Ques. Is the IPMAT cutoff the same for all three IIMs?
Ans. No, there are different IPMAT exams for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak. IIM Indore has a sectional cutoff criterion, whereas IIM Rohtak follows overall score criteria.
Ques. Do I need to clear both sectional and overall cutoffs?
Ans. Yes, in the case of IIM Indore, you need to clear both the sectional and overall cutoff for the next round. For IIM Rohtak and IIM Ranchi, there are no sectional cutoffs.
Factors affecting IPMAT Cutoff
The IPMAT cutoff varies annually based on many factors. Factors affecting the IPMAT cutoff include the exam's overall difficulty level, the number of applicants, and the seat matrix.
- The number of applicants has seen a steady rise in recent years. In 2025, 16,357 applicants scored positive. This has led to an increase in competition.
- Changes in the difficulty level also affect the cutoff marks. For example, if the quant section is difficult, the cutoff marks for MCQs may also be low.
- The availability of IPM seats at IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak is limited. This results in high competition among candidates.
FAQs:
Ques. Does exam difficulty play a big role?
Ans. Yes, for an easier exam, the cutoff marks will be higher compared to a tougher exam, which increases the overall competition.
Ques. How do seat matrix and reservation policy influence cutoffs?
Ans. There are very limited seats and a fixed percentage of seats is reserved, so for the unserved category students, the competition increases a lot.
IPMAT 2025: Category-wise cutoff
In IPMAT 2025, 44,446 candidates registered for the exam, and around 468 seats were offered for the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management across 3 IIMs.
- In IPMAT IIM Indore, 16,357 candidates scored positive marks in all sections.
- Out of which, only 818 candidates were shortlisted for a personal interview.
- In IPMAT IIM Rohtak, 1013 candidates were selected for the Personal Interview.
| Category | IIM Indore (Sectional Minimums: QA-SA / QA-MCQ / VA) | IIM Rohtak (Composite Total out of 480) | IIM Ranchi (Final Score for Shortlisting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 24 / 28 / 112 | 310 (454 shortlisted) | 88.5 |
| EWS | 16 / 18 / 87 | 331 (88 shortlisted) | 69 |
| NC-OBC | 12 / 15 / 78 | 297 (244 shortlisted) | 60 |
| SC | 12 / 10 / 65 | 230 (136 shortlisted) | 47.5 |
| ST | 8 / 6 / 48 | 138 (69 shortlisted) | 24.5 |
| PwD/DAP | 8 / 5 / 47 | 171–274 (22 shortlisted) | 31 |
Source: IIM Official Websites
FAQs:
Ques. How competitive was IPMAT 2025 overall?
Ans. Extremely competitive. Across all three IIMs, only about 1,831 candidates were shortlisted for PI against a combined 37,683 who appeared and total domestic seats of 408.
IPMAT 2026: IIM Indore expected Cutoff
For IIM Indore, candidates need to qualify the sectional cutoffs along with overall marks.
- For General category candidates, cutoff marks for Quant(Short Answer) are expected to be around 22-26, for Quant(MCQ) around 27-32, and for Verbal ability around 110-116 marks.
- For the reserved category, there is relaxation in the cutoff marks of around 5-15% percentage, which varies from category to category.
| Category | QA (Short Answer) Out of 60 | QA (MCQ) Out of 120 | Verbal Ability Out of 180 | Expected Safe Overall Raw Score (Out of 360) | Expected Minimum ATS (Normalized) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 22 – 26 | 27 – 32 | 110 – 116 | 210 – 225 | 45 – 50 |
| EWS | 14 – 18 | 17 – 22 | 85 – 92 | 180 – 200 | 28 – 35 |
| NC-OBC | 11 – 15 | 14 – 19 | 76 – 84 | 170 – 190 | 22 – 28 |
| SC | 10 – 13 | 9 – 13 | 62 – 70 | 140 – 160 | 12 – 18 |
| ST | 6 – 10 | 5 – 9 | 45 – 55 | 110 – 130 | 8 – 12 |
| PwD | 5 – 9 | 4 – 8 | 44 – 52 | 100 – 125 | 6 – 10 |
Source: IIM Indore
Source: IIM Indore
Also Check: IIM Indore: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement
FAQs:
Ques. Why might the 2026 cutoff be slightly higher than 2025?
Ans. Rising registrations (expected 30,000+) and stable 150 seats are likely to push sectional cutoffs up by 1–3 marks in most categories compared to 2025 actuals.
Ques. Is there any change expected in the exam pattern for 2026?
Ans. No major changes announced yet. Cutoff expectations assume the same 3-section format (QA-SA, QA-MCQ, VA) and normalization process as in 2025.
IPMAT 2026: IIM Rohtak expected Cutoff
For IIM Rohtak, there is no sectional cutoff; candidates need to qualify the overall cutoff to get shortlisted for the personal interview round.
- General category candidates can expect cutoff marks of around 350-390 out of 480.
- SC and ST Category candidates can expect the qualifying cutoff to be around 200-245 and 130-180 marks, respectively.
| Category | 2025 Actual Cutoff | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | Expected 2026 Cutoff Range | Safe Target Score (for comfortable PI shortlist) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 381 | 301 | 409 | 350 – 390 | 400+ |
| EWS | 331 | 264 | 376 | 290 – 340 | 350+ |
| NC-OBC | 297 | 225 | 349 | 260 – 310 | 320+ |
| SC | 230 | 167 | 274 | 200 – 245 | 260+ |
| ST | 138 | 118 | 201 | 130 – 180 | 190+ |
| PwD / DAP | 171 – 274 (varies by sub-category) | 142 – 260 | 91 – 238 | 160 – 260 | 270+ |
Source: IIM Rohtak
Source: IIM Rohtak
Also Check: IIM Rohtak: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement
FAQs:
Ques. Will Rohtak continue to have no sectional cutoffs in 2026?
Ans. Yes, as per the official IPMAT IIM Rohtak Brochure, there will be no sectional cutoff for IPMAT 2026.
Ques. Which category is likely to see the biggest relaxation in 2026?
Ans. ST and PwD categories — expected cutoffs remain 40–60% lower than General, following reservation trends.
IPMAT 2026: IIM Ranchi expected Cutoff
IIM Ranchi accepts IPMAT IIM Indore scores for admissions, but it has different cutoff criteria. There is no sectional cutoff criterion for IIM Ranchi; it involves 50% weightage to quantitative ability and 50% to verbal ability.
- For the general category, the cutoff is expected to be around 172-184 out of 360 marks.
- For ST and PwD category candidates, the cutoff can be as low as 46-70 marks.
- If candidates miss the cutoffs for IIM Indore, they can try for IIM Ranchi, as the cutoffs are comparatively very low.
| Category | 2025 Actual (Final Weighted Score) | 2025 Equivalent Raw Score (out of 360) | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | Expected 2026 Final Weighted Score | Expected 2026 Raw Score (out of 360) | Safe Target Raw Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 88.5 | 177 | 93 | 187 | 86 – 92 | 172 – 184 | 190+ |
| EWS | 69 | 138 | 77.5 | 153 | 66 – 73 | 132 – 146 | 155+ |
| NC-OBC | 60 | 120 | 65 | 131 | 57 – 65 | 114 – 130 | 140+ |
| SC | 47.5 | 95 | 49 | 90 | 45 – 52 | 90 – 104 | 110+ |
| ST | 24.5 | 49 | 30 | 43 | 23 – 32 | 46 – 64 | 70+ |
| PwD/DAP | 31 | 62 | 11.5–23 | 34 | 28 – 35 | 56 – 70 | 75+ |
Source: IIM Ranchi
Source: IIM Ranchi
Also Check: IIM Ranchi: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement
FAQs:
Ques. Why does Ranchi use a different cutoff format?
Ans. Ranchi applies 50% Quant + 50% Verbal Ability weightage on raw IPMAT Indore scores. No sectional cutoffs are required.
FAQs
Ques. Is clearing the IPMAT cutoff enough to get admission?
Ans. No, for admissions to IIMs, there will be 65% wieghage of IPMAT and 35% wiegtage of personal interview.
Ques. Where can I check the official IPMAT cutoff after the exam?
Ans. The IIMs separately release the official cutoff along with the number of candidates qualified for the personal interview round, usually after a month from the exam.
Ques. Can I get into any IIM-IPM even if I miss the cutoff of one institute?
Ans. Yes, even if you miss the cutoff of IIM Indore, you can still try for IIM Ranchi, which accepts IPMAT IIM Indore scores without sectional cutoffs.
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