IIM Indore has officially announced the date of the IPMAT 2026 exam. It is an entrance examination for the five-year Integrated Program in Management at IIM Indore. IPMAT 2026 registration is likely to start in the second week of February 2026. Candidates will go online, use their mail ID and phone number to fill out the form. To download the application form, resource users will have to visit the official IIM Indore website at iimidr.ac.in
The IPMAT 2026 examination will be conducted on Monday, the 4th of May, 2026, in a post-lunch session. The advanced schedule gives the students plenty of time to prepare for this national-level entrance examination. The only information released by the institute is the exam date. Applicants are advised to visit the site regularly to receive detailed notifications, schedules, and eligibility criteria as soon as they are published.
Besides IIM Indore, the test scores of the Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT), conducted by IIM Indore, are considered by several other IIMs, including IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, and IIM Amritsar, for admission to their respective Integrated Management Programs. Nevertheless, every institute may have their separate set of requirements for candidates. The IPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria for IIM Indore, which is the conducting body of the exam, are presented in the table below.
Eligibility Factor
Criteria for General/EWS/OBC-NCL Categories
Criteria for SC/ST/PwD Categories
Age Limit
Must be born on or after August 01, 2006
Must be born on or after August 01, 2001 (5 years relaxation)
Qualifying Exam
Must have passed or be appearing for Class 12/HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Must have passed or be appearing for Class 12/HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or 2026
Minimum Marks
No minimum percentage required in Class 10 or Class 12
No minimum percentage required in Class 10 or Class 12
Provisional Admission
Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 are eligible to apply provisionally
Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 are eligible to apply provisionally
How to Register for IPMAT Indore 2026 Exam
The only mode to fill the applications for the IPMAT 2026 exam is through online submissions by IIM Indore. Your application can be done in these five easy steps:
Step 1. Visit the official website: Access the IIM Indore IPM admission page, then click on the registration link to create your User ID and password, and fill out some basic details like a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 2. Log in and fill out the application form: First, log in with your credentials, then get to the portal. Write down all the necessary information in the form, e.g., personal details, educational qualifications (from Class 10 onwards), and choice of exam cities.
Step 3. Upload required documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, and category certificate if applicable, as per the specified format and size.
Step 4. Pay the application fee: Use your credit/debit card or net banking to make a payment online for the application fee. Also, keep a payment confirmation for your future use.
Step 5. Review and submit: Before submitting the details and documents, perform a double-check. After making the final selection, submit the form and get the final application downloaded in PDF format as your record.
