The wait is over!
IIM Indore has officially released the IPMAT 2026 notification, and for thousands of ambitious students and families across India, this marks the beginning of one of the most defining journeys of their lives the race to India’s top management institute right after Class 12.
If your dream is to enter the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) IIM Indore’s unique 5-year course that bridges undergraduate and postgraduate management education this is your moment to act.
In this blog, we’ll break down:
Event | Important Dates (Expected) |
|---|---|
IPMAT 2026 Notification Release | January 2026 |
Online Application Opens | February 2026 (First Week) |
Application Deadline | April 2026 (First Week) |
Admit Card Download | May 2026 (First Week) |
IPMAT 2026 Exam Date (OUT) | 04 May 2026 (Monday) |
Result Announcement | June 2026 |
Personal Interview (PI) | June–July 2026 |
Final Admission Offers | July 2026 End |
(Dates are based on IIM Indore’s 2025 official schedule and may vary slightly. Always verify on the IIM Indore IPM portal.)
IIM Indore’s Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a five-year dual-degree course designed for exceptional students who want to begin their management journey early.
Instead of waiting until after graduation to attempt CAT, IPMAT allows Class 12 students to directly enter IIM Indore, one of India’s top-ranked B-schools.
Educational Qualification:
Age Limit:
Other Notes:
As per the IPM 2025–30 International Admissions Document:
Eligibility:
Selection Process for International Students:
Section | Question Type | Duration | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Ability (MCQs) | Math-based aptitude | 40 mins | 25% |
Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)** | Subjective math reasoning | 40 mins | 25% |
Verbal Ability (MCQs) | Grammar, reading, logic | 40 mins | 50% |
💡 Key Insight: IIM Indore’s IPMAT tests speed, logic, and clarity not memorization. Students must balance accuracy with smart time management.
The final selection is based on three stages:
Stage | Component | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
Stage 1 | IPMAT Aptitude Test | 65% |
Stage 2 | Personal Interview (PI) | 35% |
Stage 3 | Composite Merit List | — |
Candidates who clear the aptitude test are shortlisted for the Personal Interview round, where IIM faculty assess clarity, motivation, and communication.
Final Merit List is prepared using normalized scores of both stages.
Step-by-Step Guide :-
1. Visit the official website: www.iimidr.ac.in → IPM Admissions section.
2. Click “Apply Now” under IPMAT 2026.
3. Fill in details:
4. Upload documents: Passport-size photo, signature, and 10th/12th mark sheets
5. Pay application fee:
6. Submit and download confirmation page.
💡 Pro Tip: Apply well before the deadline, last-day rush often causes payment and form submission errors.
With the IPMAT 2026 exam date out, the countdown has begun.
Families who start now have a clear six-month advantage to build the right preparation plan.
The biggest mistake students make after the notification? Waiting for “later.”
But those who act now can:
✅ Strengthen fundamentals
✅ Practice mocks under exam conditions, and
✅ Build their profile and interview readiness simultaneously.
💬 Parent Insight: This is the moment that separates the dreamers from the planners. The best time to prepare for IIM Indore isn’t tomorrow — it’s today.
The release of the IIM Indore IPMAT 2026 notification marks a turning point.
For families who act now, it’s an open door to one of India’s most transformative career paths.
Start early, prepare strategically, and involve your family in the process because IIM isn’t just an exam to clear; it’s a vision to live.
🔗 Begin your journey today: 👉 Explore our IIM IPMAT Admission Program →
The IPMAT 2026 exam will be held on May 4, 2026.
Minimum 60% in both Class 10 & 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD); born on or after August 1, 2006.
Three sections — QA (MCQ), QA (Short Answer), and VA (MCQ) — each of 40 minutes.
Yes, students from Science, Commerce, or Arts can apply.
Likely in February 2026, with applications closing by April 2026(Start).
Ideally now — October to December is the perfect window to begin before boards.
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