This guide is designed to give you a complete overview of the exam to help you navigate your journey to an IIM with confidence.
What is IPMAT?
IPMAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The exam is held for admission to their 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), which combines undergraduate and postgraduate management studies. The test checks a student’s skills in subjects like Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.
Of all the IIMs, the IPM course is offered currently by only 7 universities- IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. IPMAT takes place in 3 formats, depending on which of the above IIMs you wish to apply to- IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test). Additionally, IIM Sirmaur accepts the IPMAT Indore score for its Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) program.
Key Features of IPMAT
- Eligibility: Open to students who have passed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams. Students can attempt the exam up to three consecutive years after completing their Class 12.
- Exam Mode: Computer-based test (CBT) mode
- Frequency: Conducted once a year (between February to May)
- Question Type: The question paper comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value-based questions.
- Marking Scheme: For MCQs, 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for numerical value-based questions.
- Importance: A good score in IPMAT ensures admission to top management colleges like the IIMs.
For a detailed understanding of the test, refer to the following table:
| IPMAT Indore | IPMAT Rohtak | JIPMAT | |
| Conducted By | IIM Indore | IIM Rohtak | NTA |
| No. of Questions | 90 | 120 | 100 |
| Total Marks** | 360 | 480 | 400 |
| Test Duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Sections | Quantitative Aptitude (SA), Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ), Verbal Ability | Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Legal Reasoning* | Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
| Accepting Universities | IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Shillong, Nirma University, Gujarat, NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Kakinada. TAPMI, Bangalore & Manipal Alliance University Bangalore, NICMAR University, Pune IFMR, Chennai | IIM Rohtak, NALSAR Hyderabad TAPMI, Manipal | IIM Jammu IIM Bodh Gaya NALSAR Hyderabad TAPMI, Manipal |
| Exam Fees | General/ NC-OBC/ International: Rs. 4,130/- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 2,065/- | All categories including international candidates: Rs. 4.937/- | General/OBC(NCL): Rs. 2000/- SC/ST/PwD/ EWS /Transgender: Rs. 1000/- Outside India: Rs. 10,000/- |
| Exam Dates | Opening of Application Window- Mid-February 2026 IPMAT Indore 2026 Exam Date- 4 May 2026 | (Tentative) Opening of Application Window- Early-February 2026 IPMAT Rohtak 2026 Exam Date- Early- May 2026 | (Tentative) Opening of Application Window- Early-February 2026 JIPMAT 2026 Exam Date- Early April 2026 |
| Note: *Only for those candidates who select the Integrated Programme in Law (IPL) option while registering. This section contains 20 questions and time allotted for the section is 20 minutes. **There is negative marking for all. For every correct answer, candidates gain 4 marks. For every incorrect answer, candidates will lose 1 mark. For detailed information for each test, refer here: IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, JIPMAT | |||
Shortlisted candidates appear for Written Ability Test (WA) & Personal Interview (PI). The interview judges the students’ level of confidence, communication skills, general awareness, persuasion skills and knowledge.
Source: IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak and National Testing Agency
