IPMAT stands for Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to the 5-Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) offered by prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
The IPMAT is designed for students who wish to pursue management education right after completing Class 12, without going through a traditional graduation + MBA route.
Several top institutes accept IPMAT scores, including:
| Institute | Test Accepted |
|---|---|
| IIM Indore | IPMAT Indore |
| IIM Rohtak | IPMAT Rohtak |
| IIM Ranchi | IPMAT + SAT |
| IIM Jammu | IPMAT |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | IPMAT |
| NALSAR Hyderabad |
IPMAT (Rohtak) or SAT |
| Section | No. of Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability (MCQ) | 30 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) | 15 | 40 mins |
| Verbal Ability (MCQ) | 45 | 40 mins |
Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong answer (MCQs only)
Short Answer Section has no negative marking
| Section | No. of Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | 40 | 40 mins |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 mins |
| Verbal Ability | 40 | 40 mins |
Total Questions: 120
Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong answer
Education: Must have passed Class 12 (or appearing) in any stream
Minimum Marks: Typically 60% (General/OBC), 55% (SC/ST/PwD)
Age Limit: Usually born on or after August 1, 2005 (relaxation for reserved categories)
Exact criteria may vary slightly each year and between IIMs.
Visit the official website (e.g., www.iimidr.ac.in or www.iimrohtak.ac.in)
Register and fill the application form
Upload documents
Pay application fee (around ₹4,000 for General/OBC, ₹2,000 for SC/ST)
Stage 1: IPMAT Exam
Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI) / Written Ability Test (WAT), depending on the institute
Stage 3: Final Selection based on composite score (IPMAT + PI + academic profile)
Direct admission to IIM after Class 12
Saves a year compared to traditional BBA + MBA path
World-class faculty and peer group
Early exposure to business, leadership, and communication skills
Placement opportunities equal to MBA graduates