IPMAT 2027 - IIM Indore

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IPM After Class 12 | Exam Dates | Details | Eligibility Criteria | Application Process | Admit Card | Exam Pattern | Syllabus | Preparation Tips | Results |

IPMAT is a national-level entrance examination that is conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak separately and that is how we have two variants of the IPMAT exam in IPMAT-Indore and IPMAT-Rohtak.

Based on past trends, the IPMAT 2025 exam is expected to be held in May 2027. The official notification is expected to be released towards the end of August 2026. In a brief overview, here is what the IPMAT 2027 will entail:

  • The Integrated Programme for Management Admission Test 2027 will be the gateway for admissions to the IPM programs at top B-schools in India.
  • Candidates must have cleared their 12th class to be eligible for IPMAT 2027. Furthermore, the minimum percentage required to sit for the exam is 55% (45% for students in reserved categories).
  • To appear for the exam, candidates must register within the given deadline and download the admit card for details about the venue, time, and slot.
  • Taking coaching classes, giving mock exams, and relevant study materials can help candidates prepare for the IPMAT 2027 exam.

Begin preparing for IPMAT 2027

IPM After Class 12

If you are currently in class 11 and contemplating pursuing IPM after Class 12; then preparing for IPMAT 2027 should be on top of your list alongside board exams.

With over 25,000 aspirants and regular schooling, you have to start preparing and staying ahead of the competition as early as possible.

Starting your preparation well in advance can let you prepare at your own pace without compromising on your studies in school.

Before you begin preparing, here are some factors you can consider to understand where you stand in your IPMAT 2027 preparation journey.

Once you have an understanding of where you stand and where you wish to reach, you will be able to better align yourself and begin preparing for IPMAT 2027.


IPMAT 2027: Exam Dates

Although the dates for IPMAT 2027 have still not been released based on past trends, here are the tentative dates for IPMAT 2027

IPMAT 2027 Schedule

Event

Tentative Timeline

Notification Release

August 2026

Registration Start Date

February 2027

Registration Last Date

March 2027

Form Correction Window

March-April 2027

Admit Card Release

April 2027

Exam Date

May 2027

Results Announcement

June 2027


IPMAT 2027 Exam

IPMAT-Indore, the Integrated Program for Management Admission Test, is the most popular IPM exam as it offers admissions to the top B-schools including the IIMs.

IPMAT 2027 will allow students to apply for the batch of 2027-2032.

Given below is a brief understanding of IPMAT 2027-

Details About IPMAT Exam

Exam Name

Integrated Program for Management Admission Test

Official Website:

https://www.iimidr.ac.in/

Conducting Body

IIM Indore

Frequency

Annually

Registration Mode

Online

Mode of Exam

Computer-based

Medium of Exam

English


IPMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

As per the past year's trends, IPMAT 2027 will be open to candidates who meet the following criteria.

*Previously, IIM Indore used to have minimum qualifying marks in Class 12(60% for General Category & 55% for others) for writing IPMAT-Indore. But as per their latest guidelines for admissions, they have removed that criterion.

Note: As IPMAT 2026 is almost 2 years away, the guidelines might change for seeking admissions into IPM Indore.

Although IPM Eligibility for all the IIMs offering the course is similar. Students should still check the eligibility criteria separately.


IPMAT 2027 Application Process

Registrations for the IPMAT 2027 exam will be online on the official IPMAT website.

Based on the process of previous years, here is an expected understanding of the fees and documents required for registration-

IPM Registration Process

Step 1: Select ‘New Candidate Registration’ on the official website and fill in your basic details.

Step 2: After submission, you will receive an OTP for verification of the registration.

Step 3: After the verification is complete, on the email and mobile number registered, you will get a unique ID and password to log in.

Step 4: Now you can begin entering the required details in the application form.

Step 5: Pay the registration fee for IPMAT 2027.

Uploading Documents

While filling out the application form, you must also upload the required documents in the given format-

You will be required to present your mark sheets in person.

Pay the Application Fee (Tentative)

You must pay the application fees to complete the registration process.


IPMAT 2027 Admit Card

The conducting body of the exam, i.e., IIM-Indore, issues the admit card for the IPMAT 2027 exam. As per the past trends, the admit card will be made available for download around the first week of April 2027 for all candidates who have completed the application procedure.

The IPMAT Admit cards are released only in online mode on the official website.

The IPMAT Admit Card 2027 will have all the important information required by an aspirant on the exam day. So, it is advisable to keep extra copies of the admit card as they will be needed for the counseling process during admission as well.


IPMAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The pattern of the IPMAT exam has been almost constant throughout the years.

In 2025, the exam has not changed with 90 questions across 2 hours, basing which we have added a tentative overview of the exam pattern for IPMAT 2027

IPMAT Paper Pattern

Mode of Examination

Computer-based

Medium of Examination

English

Total Questions

90

Questions Per Section

Quantitative Ability (SA) - 15Q
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) - 30Q
Verbal Ability - 45Q

Time Allotted

120 minutes

Type of Questions

MCQ and Short Answers

Marks Awarded for Correct Answer

+4 for every right answer

Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer

-1 for every wrong answer

Candidates can also read up on the intricacies of the IPMAT Exam Pattern 2027.


IPMAT 2027 Syllabus

IPMAT aspirants primarily focus on studying school-level Mathematics and English as those are the primary two sections of the exam. Based on the same conclusion, given below is the tentative syllabus for the three sections of the exam.

IPMAT 2027 Important Topics

Section

Main Topics

Quantitative Ability (SA)

Number System, Averages & Percentages, Roots, Indices, Surds, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, etc.

Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

Verbal Ability

Etymology & Roots, Idioms & Phrases, Analogies, Antonyms-Synonyms, etc.

QA and VA are the primary two sections within which there are segregations for Short Answers and Multiple Choice Questions. But many a time, sets of DI and LR are seen in IPMAT in the QA section, so one cannot entirely ignore the DI & LR section.

To know more about the details of the IPMAT 2027 syllabus, head over to:

IPMAT Syllabus

How to Prepare for IPMAT 2027?

IPM is one of the most sought-after degrees for integrated BBA and MBA degrees–almost 20,000+ candidates applying for IPMAT is a testimony to this statement. So to stay ahead of the competition, candidates must study and strategize effectively.

If you are a student of Class 11 and reading this article, you must realize that if you seriously begin now, you already have the beginner’s advantage which could get you the edge in your preparation.

 Here are some preparation tips to help you score well in IPMAT 2027-

To have a proper preparation plan, topic-wise and month-by-month, you can check out our custom-made IPMAT preparation tips.


IPMAT 2027: Results

As per the past year's trends, the dates of IPMAT results will be released on the official website tentatively in the month of June. Soon after the results and cut-offs are announced, the IIMs and other colleges will begin their interview and discussion rounds for admissions to the 2027-32 batch.

Frequently Asked Questions

As per the trend, the notifications are expected to be out by August 2026, and registrations will begin in February 2027.

Given the limited time a student has for IPMAT preparation after the board exam; students should start their preparation well in advance. Students who begin their preparation in advance have less exam pressure, concept clarity, and confidence to appear for the exam.

The IPMAT Exam is conducted once every year.

Majorly, there are 3 IPM exams, namely, IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, & JIPMAT.

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