IPMAT 2026 - IIM Indore

IPM After Class 12

If you are currently in class 11 and contemplating pursuing IPM after Class 12; then preparing for IPMAT 2026 should be on top of your list alongside board exams. 

With over 20,000 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 2026 preparation journey.

• Check the syllabus and exam pattern to identify the areas that would require your attention the most and topics you are confident in attempting.
• Assess your current level of knowledge. Your base preparation will help you establish which subjects you must focus on, and which topics are your strengths.
• Choose whether you wish to take classes or study by yourself. Weigh the pros and cons of all the options available and make a decision based on your goals.
• Identify your dream college beforehand so you know the destination and plan for the path accordingly. 

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 2026.

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IPMAT 2026: Exam Dates

Although the dates for IPMAT 2026 have still not been released based on past trends, here are the tentative dates for IPMAT 2026-

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IPMAT 2026 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 2026 will allow students to apply for the batch of 2026-2031.

Given below is a brief understanding of IPMAT 2026-

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IPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the past year's trends, IPMAT 2026 will be open to candidates who meet the following criteria. 

• All candidates who are born on or after August 1, 2006, are eligible to appear for the IPMAT with a provision for age relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories i.e. candidates born on or after August 1, 2001.
• Qualifying Exam: All candidates who have completed their standard X/SSC and higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent exam from schools across India in 2024 or appearing in 2025 are eligible to take the IPMAT Exam in 2025.

*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 criteria. 

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. 

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IPMAT 2026 Application Process

Registrations for the IPMAT 2026 exam will be online on the official IPMAT website- https://www.iimidr.ac.in/academic-programmes/five-year-integrated-programme-in-management-ipm/ipm-admissions-details/. 

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 2026. 

Uploading Documents-

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

• Photo
• Signature
• NC-OBC/SC/ST certificate
• PwD certificate

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.

• The fee can be submitted online only.
• You will also have the option to preview the application before making the payment and submitting the application form.
• You will receive a confirmation email a few minutes after paying successfully.

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IPMAT 2026 Admit Card

The conducting body of the exam, i.e., IIM-Indore issues the admit card for the IPMAT 2026 exam. As per the past trends, the admit card will be made available for download around the first week of May 2026 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 2026 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.

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IPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the IPMAT exam has been almost constant throughout the years. In 2024, the exam had 90 questions across 2 hours, basing which we have added a tentative overview of the exam pattern for IPMAT 2026-

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IPMAT 2026 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-

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 2026 syllabus, head over to:

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How to Prepare for IPMAT 2026?

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 2026-

• Build a Study Plan: Identify a preparation strategy that suits you and allot hours daily for your IPMAT study to maintain discipline. Monitor your daily progress and areas of improvement.
• Develop your Basics: Devote time to the topics you are not entirely familiar with as establishing the basics is essential. Before moving to revisions and tests, ensure that your foundation for all the concepts is strong.
• Practice Regularly: Most sections and topics are dependent on your ability to practice regularly and extensively. Familiarizing with multiple types of questions that are frequently asked.
• Preparation Mode: IPMAT is an online exam and the mode of your preparation is a necessary consideration. Whichever is your choice of preparation mode; ensure that you have practice in taking IPMAT exams online. It helps in the long run and avoidance of a panic situation at the end
• Self-Study or IPMAT 2026 Coaching The mode of preparation you choose will also change the strategy you might follow to achieve the goals for the IPMAT 2026 exam. The next months will be the defining in your journey to crack IPMAT. Ensure that you consider your pros and cons before choosing to study by yourself and taking IPMAT coaching.
• Give Mock Exams: Whether you are taking the IPMAT Classes or are preparing by yourself; taking mock exams is an essential and effective way to identify your weaknesses and strengths. Free IPMAT Mocks are a good way to check your abilities.

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

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IPMAT 2026: Results

The 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 2026-231 batch.