Cracking the management entrance exam right after class 12th is not just a dream. The IPMAT (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test) has made this dream into a well-planned and measured reality. The IPMAT exam 2026 is your golden ticket to get admission into prestigious IIMs like Indore and Rohtak. Through this exam, you can enrol on the 5-year integrated management programme, which combines undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

If you are planning for the IPMAT exam 2026, this blog has compiled everything about the exam. It covers important information from exam date, duration, syllabus, registration process and fee to some useful tips. 

What is the IPMAT Exam?

IPMAT 2026 is a national-level management entrance exam for admission to the five-year integrated programme in management offered by IIMs. It is also accepted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. It is an online computer-based exam which will be conducted on May 4, 2026, tentatively. Additionally, it is an annual exam, especially for management education. 

Here are a few essential highlights and exam pattern of the IPMAT exam 2026: 

Name of the Exam	IPMAT 2026
Conducting Body	IIM Indore
Exam Level	Undergraduate
Exam Frequency	Annual
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based (Online)
Duration	2 Hours
Total Questions / Marks	90 Questions / 360 Marks
Sections	Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (Short Answer), Verbal Ability
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer (SA)
Marking Scheme	+4 for every correct answer, -1 for every incorrect answer (no negative marking in the SA section)
Medium of Exam	English
Official Website	https://www.iimidr.ac.in/

Eligibility Criteria for IPMAT Exam

One important thing to consider while planning for the competitive exam is its admission requirements. The eligibility criteria for appearing in the IPMAT Exam 2025 are mentioned below:

• Passed 10th and 12th with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised board.
• For SC, ST, and PWD (DA) categories, the students must have secured 55% marks in aggregate from a recognised board.
• The students must have passed the qualifying examination in the years 2024, 2025 or be appearing in 2026.
• Students who are in Class 12 or awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.
• Age: Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2005 (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PwD — born on or after August 01, 2000).

IPMAT Exam Date 2026

Now that you know the basic details of the IPMAT exam, let’s move on to the key dates of the IPMAT exam. 

Event	Date (2026)
Registration Process Beginning Date	February, 2026
Last Date for the Registration Process	March or April 2026
Form Correction Window	To be announced
Admit Card Availability	April, 2026
Exam Date	May 4, 2026
Result Declaration	June, 2026

IPMAT 2026 Registration Process & Fee

The application form for the IPMAT exam is available online. In order to apply, students must visit the official IIM Indore website and follow the below-mentioned steps:

• First, the students have to click on the registration link
• They will have to register by entering the basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID
• Students will receive a User ID and Password on the registered email ID and mobile number
• Next, they must have received the User ID & Password and log in using these details
• The students must complete their application
• After filling in the details, they have to attach the necessary documents
• Next, pay the application fee using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI
• After paying the application fee, take a printout of the application form and the fee receipt

IPMAT Exam Application Fee

Your registration fee is not complete if you haven’t paid the application fee. Here is the application fee for the IPMAT exam 2026: 

Category	Fee
General and NC-OBC	INR 4,130 (may differ for other IIMs)
SC,ST,PwD (DA)	INR 2,065 (may differ for other IIMs)

IPMAT Admit Card

The admit card for the IPMAT exam was released on the official website of IIM Indore. You can download it by entering your application number and password. The admit card release date is yet to be announced.  Steps to download IPMAT exam admit card are as follows: 

• Visit IPMAT official website
• Click on the direct link to download the admit card of IPMAT
• Login using the valod credentials
• Upon successful login, the IPMAT 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and take a printout of the same.

IPMAT 2026 Exam Centres

IPMAT is an online computer-based exam. Hence, there are around 37 exam centres where students can visit and take the test (IIM Indore listed 37 tentative cities for IPMAT 2026). Here is the list:

Ahmedabad	Bhopal	Chandigarh
Ludhiana	Bengaluru	Dehradun
Ghaziabad	Gurugram	Jaipur
Noida	Varanasi	Meerut
Gwalior	Indore	Kozikode
Mumbai	New Delhi	Siliguri
Bhubaneshwar	Guwahati	Lucknow
Ranchi	Roorkee	Patna
Raipur	Thiruvananthapuram	Visakhapatnam
Faridabad	Udaipur	Chennai
Hyderabad	Nagpur	Pune
Kolkata	Ujjain	Jabalpur

IPMAT 2026 Exam Syllabus

The IPMAT exam comprises 3 sections that is, Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (SA), and Verbal Ability.

According to the previous pattern and what experts say, the exam has a moderate difficulty level. The Quantitative Ability section is based on Class 10 and Class 9 mathematics. The questions are included from subjects like Data Interpretation, Percentage, Discount, Time and Work, Probability, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Permutation and Combination, Profit and Loss, Mixtures and Allegations, Simple Equations, Number Systems, etc.

The Verbal Ability section will have topics related to Error Spelling, Grammar, Jumbled Sentences, Synonyms and Antonyms, Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Analogy, Vocabulary, Error Spelling, etc. 

IPMAT 2026: Section-Wise Distribution of Question Paper

The IPMAT exam 2026 consists of a total of 100 questions in different categories, including quantitative ability, verbal ability, and quantitative ability in SA form. 

Section	Number of Questions
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	25
Verbal Ability (MCQ)	50
Quantitative Ability (SA)	25

Colleges that Accept the IPMAT Exam

The IPMAT exam is primarily for IIM Indore’s five-year integrated programme in management. Other institutions (including IIFT Kakinada and several other institutes) also use IPMAT/IPM AT scores for their integrated management programmes. 

IIM Indore	IIM Rohtak
II FT Kakinada	NIRMA University
IIM Ranchi	NALSAR Hyderabad
IIM Jammu	TAPMI Manipal
IIM Bodhgaya	NICMAR University

IPMAT Exam Preparation Tips

Even though you have prepared well for the exam, some quick tips are always helpful. Here are some of the exam preparation tips for IPMAT 2026: 

• First of all, it is very important to familiarise yourself with the syllabus and the pattern of the exam. Thus, you must carefully go through the syllabus, exam pattern, and the previous year’s question papers for the IPMAT exam.
• Generally, the students should begin with the preparation for the exam six months prior to the final exam date. This gives you the time to prepare fully, go through your week section, revise timely, and also work on some mock tests. 
• Since it is an online exam, thus, you can try your hand on the online mock portals. This will help you to be comfortable while taking the exam. 
• According to the students who have cleared the exam previously, you can easily ace the exam if you have good mathematical knowledge and calculative skills. 
• Get your hands on the latest books, exam papers, and even the books recommended by previous year students. Revision is the key here.  
• Even if you are unable to cover the entire syllabus, just keep in mind to revise the things that you have studied. 

Summing Up

The IPMAT exam 2026 is a gateway to your management career right after class 12th. With direct entry into the top IIMs, the opportunity is huge, and so is the competition. The key to success in the IPMAT exam is smart preparation, thorough understanding of the syllabus and by staying updated with important dates. Therefore, if your preparation approach is correct, cracking IPMAT become absolutely achievable. So stay focused and trust your preparation. 

FAQs

Q1. Which IIM conducted IPM in 2025?

The IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT/IPMAT) was conducted by IIM Indore in 2025. 

Q2. What is the age limit for IPMAT exam?

Candidates should have been born on or after August 1, 2005 (with 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD — born on or after August 1, 2000). 

Q3. How to apply for IPM IIM Indore 2026?

The admission process is mentioned above (redirect to the admission process section for this page). 

Q4. What is the fee for IPMAT 2026?

The fee for the general and NC-OBC categories is INR 4,130 and SC, ST, PwD (DA) is INR 2,065. 

Q5. Is maths compulsory for IPMAT?

No, maths is not compulsory for the IPMAT exam. (unchanged)

Q6. Is IPMAT online or offline?

IPMAT is an online computer-based exam. (unchanged)

Q7. How many times does the IPMAT occur in a year?

IPMAT is conducted once a year. (unchanged)

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