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Class 12 Students · 5-Year IPM · IIM Indore & Rohtak

IPMAT 2027.
Two Exams.
Two IIMs.

IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak are separate entrance tests, run by their own IIMs, for the 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management. You apply and pay for each separately. Looking for IIM Jammu or Bodh Gaya instead? See our JIPMAT guide.

IPMAT 2027 At a Glance
Conducted ByIIM Indore & IIM Rohtak (separately)
Programme5-Year IPM (BBA+MBA)
ModeComputer-Based (CBT)
Indore PatternQA(MCQ) + QA(SA) + VA
Rohtak PatternQA + LR + VA
Expected DatesMay 2027 (both)
Figures based on the 2025/2026 pattern. Official IPMAT 2027 notifications not yet released.
Exam Pattern

Two Exams, Two Patterns.

IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak run independently with different patterns.

IPMAT IndoreQuestionsTime LimitNegative Marking
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)3040 minYes (-1)
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)1540 minNo
Verbal Ability (MCQ)4540 minYes (-1)
Total~90120 min
IPMAT RohtakQuestionsTime LimitNegative Marking
Quantitative Ability40120 min (no sectional limit)Yes (-1)
Logical Reasoning40Yes (-1)
Verbal Ability40Yes (-1)
Total120120 min
Marking Scheme: IPMAT Indore — each correct MCQ gets +4, each wrong MCQ gets -1; the SA section has zero negative marking. IPMAT Rohtak generally follows a similar +4/-1 MCQ scheme set independently by IIM Rohtak each year. Unlike Indore, Rohtak has no fixed sectional time limit — the full 120 minutes is shared across all three sections.
Syllabus

What To Actually Study.

Neither IIM releases an official syllabus. Topics below are based on consistent patterns across recent years.

Quantitative Ability (Both Exams)

Highest-weightage section in both
Arithmetic
Percentage & profit-loss
Simple & compound interest
Ratio-proportion & mixtures
Averages, time-work, time-speed-distance
Algebra
Linear & quadratic equations, inequalities
Sequences & series
Number System
Divisibility, factors, remainders, indices
Geometry & Mensuration
Lines, triangles, circles, coordinate geometry, mensuration
Modern Math
Permutations & combinations, probability
Indore's QA is generally tougher than Rohtak's, and includes a Short-Answer sub-section with no negative marking

Logical Reasoning (Rohtak Only)

Exclusive to IPMAT Rohtak — ~33% weightage
Arrangement-Based
Seating arrangement (linear & circular)
Puzzles
Verbal Reasoning
Coding-decoding
Blood relations
Syllogisms
Direction sense
Visual Reasoning
Series, pattern & figure-based visual reasoning
Does not appear at all in IPMAT Indore

Verbal Ability (Both Exams)

50% weightage in Indore's final score
Reading Comprehension
Heaviest sub-topic in Indore's VA section
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, word usage
Grammar & Sentence Correction
Error spotting, sentence correction
Para-Jumbles
Paragraph & sentence reordering
Rohtak's VA mirrors Indore's but assessed at an easier level
Expected Timeline

IPMAT 2027 Calendar.

Forecast based on 2025/2026 cycles. Neither IIM has released 2027 dates yet — treat as directional.

~February 2027 (Expected)
Applications Open — Both Exams
You must apply and pay the fee for each exam individually — there's no shared form.
~April 2027
Registration Closes
Application windows for both close, typically with a short late-fee extension.
First Week of May 2027 (Expected)
IPMAT Indore Exam Day
Conducted in an afternoon shift across 35+ cities.
Second Week of May 2027 (Expected)
IPMAT Rohtak Exam Day
Typically held about a week after IPMAT Indore.
Late May – Early June 2027
Results & Shortlists
Each IIM releases its own result and shortlist on its own timeline.
June – July 2027
Personal Interview Rounds
Shortlisted candidates for both Indore and Rohtak go through a PI before final admission.
Eligibility

Can You Apply?

IPMAT is a Class 12 entry point — no graduation required.

Class 12 Pass or Appearing

Passed Class 12 in any stream — Science, Commerce, or Arts — or currently appearing in 2027.

Class 12 Percentage Varies By IIM

IIM Rohtak requires a minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD) in both Class 10 and 12. IIM Indore does not specify a minimum percentage — passing Class 12 is sufficient. Always confirm the current year's exact requirement with each institute.

Age Limit (~20 Years)

Typically a maximum of ~20 years as of mid-2027 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD), with the exact cutoff date set independently by each institute.

Separate Forms, Separate Fees

You must register and pay separately for IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak if attempting both.
Selection Process

Beyond The Exam.

Clearing IPMAT only gets you a shortlist — the final call combines the exam score with WAT, PI, and your academic profile.

IIM Indore: IPMAT + WAT + PI

IPMAT Indore score shortlists candidates for the next stage. Shortlisted candidates then go through a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI).

IIM Rohtak: IPMAT Rohtak + WAT + PI

IPMAT Rohtak score shortlists candidates for its own WAT and Personal Interview rounds, run independently of IIM Indore's process.

Written Ability Test (WAT)

A short written essay on a current-affairs, abstract, or opinion-based topic, used to assess structured thinking and written communication.

Final Composite Score

Final admission offers combine the IPMAT score, WAT, PI performance, and Class 10/12 academic record — weightages are set independently by each IIM.
Where IPMAT Can Take You

IIM Indore vs IIM Rohtak.

Both institutes place IPM graduates alongside their MBA cohort — figures reflect that combined process.

FactorIIM IndoreIIM Rohtak
Total Fees (5-Yr IPM)~₹35–38 L~₹38.95 L
Avg. Placement~₹27–30 LPA₹19.27 LPA
Highest PackageNot separately disclosed₹48.25 LPA
Selection StagesIPMAT + WAT + PIIPMAT Rohtak + WAT + PI

Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores

Beyond IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak themselves, several other institutes accept IPMAT Indore scores for their own integrated/UG management programmes.

InstituteAcceptsProgramme
IIM IndoreIPMAT Indore (own exam)5-Year IPM
IIM RohtakIPMAT Rohtak (own exam)5-Year IPM
IIM RanchiIPMAT Indore score5-Year IPM
IIM ShillongIPMAT Indore score5-Year IPM
IIM AmritsarIPMAT Indore score5-Year IPM
IIM SirmaurIPMAT Indore score5-Year IPM
IIFT KakinadaIPMAT Indore score5-Year Integrated Programme
TAPMI ManipalIPMAT Indore or Rohtak scoreIntegrated Programme
Alliance UniversityIPMAT Indore scoreIntegrated Programme
NALSAR UniversityIPMAT Indore scoreIntegrated Programme
Nirma UniversityIPMAT Indore score5-Year Integrated BBA-MBA
Note: Acceptance and cutoffs at institutes beyond IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak vary each cycle and are set independently — always confirm directly with the specific institute before relying on IPMAT for admission there.
Previous Year Analysis

What The Trends Show.

General patterns observed across recent IPMAT cycles for both institutes.

Indore's Short-Answer QA Is Unique

No other major management entrance test has this format
The zero-negative-marking Short Answer section rewards calculation accuracy over guesswork
Candidates from a pure-MCQ prep background often need dedicated practice writing numeric answers directly
This structural difference means Indore-specific preparation cannot be substituted with generic MCQ practice alone

Rohtak's Logical Reasoning Section

Structurally different from Indore's pattern
The added LR section means Rohtak aspirants need a preparation track Indore-only aspirants don't
Candidates preparing only for Indore typically have to build LR skills from scratch if they later add Rohtak
No fixed sectional time limit at Rohtak also changes time-allocation strategy compared to Indore's strict 40-minute sections

Rising Competition, Both Exams

Cutoffs have generally trended upward in recent cycles
More Class 12 students are considering the 5-year IPM route as an alternative to a traditional graduation-plus-MBA path
Sectional cutoffs (see the Cutoff table below) have shown a broadly upward trend across recent years for both institutes
Consistent section-wise practice matters more than ever since a single weak section can disqualify an otherwise strong overall score
Preparation Strategy

A Plan For Where You Are.

IPMAT's dual-exam structure means your strategy should account for Indore's Short-Answer QA and Rohtak's added Logical Reasoning.

Beginner

Build Class 10-11 level arithmetic and grammar fundamentals first. Get comfortable solving QA problems without a calculator, since neither exam allows one, and start daily reading for Verbal Ability.

Intermediate

Move into topic-wise timed practice across Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry. Start attempting Indore-style Short-Answer questions without options, and if targeting Rohtak, begin basic Logical Reasoning sets alongside QA and VA.

Advanced

Shift to full-length sectional and full mocks under real time limits — 40-minute sectional caps for Indore, and a shared 120-minute window for Rohtak. Review error logs by sub-topic and start WAT-PI preparation once shortlisting season nears.

Targeting Both Exams

Keep a shared QA-VA prep track since both exams overlap heavily there, then branch out closer to each exam date — extra Short-Answer numeric practice for Indore, and dedicated Logical Reasoning sets for Rohtak.
Last 5 Years Data

IPMAT Cutoff — Subject-Wise.

Sectional cutoffs are the real filter — you must clear each section independently to qualify for WAT/PI.

Indore has 3 sections: QA-MCQ, QA-SA, VA. All three sectional cutoffs must be cleared independently.

Here is the officially released cut off for IPMAT Indore 2026:

Category (Total Seats) Quantitative Ability (SA) Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Verbal Ability (VA)
General (53 Seats)2827111
EWS (15 Seats)161779
NC-OBC (41 Seats)161470
SC (23 Seats)121058
ST (11 Seats)8849
PwD (8 Seats)4330
Data source: Compiled from official IIM disclosures and verified coaching sources (2021–2024 cycles). Confirm against each institute's latest official brochure before applying.
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

They are separate exams run by different IIMs for their own 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management. IPMAT Indore has three sections — Quantitative Ability MCQ, Quantitative Ability Short Answer (no negative marking), and Verbal Ability. IPMAT Rohtak has Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and an additional Logical Reasoning section, and is generally considered to test slightly easier concepts than Indore. You must apply and pay separately for each.

IPMAT Indore: Quantitative Ability (MCQ) — 30 questions, Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) — 15 questions with zero negative marking, and Verbal Ability — 45 MCQs, each within a 40-minute sectional limit. IPMAT Rohtak: Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability sections, with a different question count and marking scheme set by IIM Rohtak each year.

For IPMAT Indore's MCQ sections, each correct answer typically gets +4 marks with -1 for incorrect answers. The Short Answer (SA) section has zero negative marking. IPMAT Rohtak follows its own scheme, generally +4 for correct and -1 for incorrect MCQ answers.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or be appearing in 2027) in any stream. IIM Rohtak additionally requires a minimum 60% aggregate in Class 10 and 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD), while IIM Indore does not specify a minimum percentage — only passing Class 12 is required. There is typically a maximum age limit of around 20 years, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates, set independently by each conducting IIM.

IPMAT Indore scores are accepted by IIM Indore itself plus IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, IIFT Kakinada, Alliance University, TAPMI, and NALSAR. IPMAT Rohtak scores are used mainly for IIM Rohtak's own IPM programme, with some acceptance at TAPMI. IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya run a separate exam called JIPMAT instead.

No. IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak are conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak themselves. JIPMAT is a separate exam conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya, with its own pattern and syllabus.

Yes. Since they are separate exams with separate application forms, fees, and (usually) exam dates about a week apart, you can register for and attempt both in the same year to maximise your chances of an IPM seat.

No. Both IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak are computer-based tests that do not permit physical or on-screen calculators. All Quantitative Ability calculations, including the Short Answer section at Indore, must be done manually.

A "good" score depends on your category and the year's difficulty level, but based on the sectional and overall cutoff trends shown in the Cutoff section above, General category candidates generally need to clear each section comfortably above the previous year's cutoff for a realistic shortlist chance at either institute.

Yes, both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak charge a non-refundable application fee to register for their respective exams, with a separate fee for each. Exact fee amounts and category-wise concessions are notified by each IIM in its official application brochure closer to the exam date.

Candidates shortlisted on IPMAT score go through a Written Ability Test (WAT) — a short essay on a given topic — followed by a Personal Interview (PI). IIM Indore's process is described as IPMAT + WAT + PI, and IIM Rohtak's as IPMAT Rohtak + WAT + PI, with the final admission decision based on a composite of all these stages plus your academic record.

Carry a printed copy of your admit card and a valid original photo ID (such as Aadhaar, passport, or school/college ID) matching the details on the admit card. Requirements can vary slightly by year and institute, so always cross-check the specific document list mentioned on your admit card before exam day.

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