IIM Amritsar is a management school that provides highly professional management education, focusing on leadership, innovation and global perspectives to mould the future leaders of the business world. The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, began IIM Amritsar in 1996. One of the most prestigious institutions in India is the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar. IIM Amritsar has a 60-acre campus. IIM Amritsar offers facilities that are best in class. This article will focus on IIM Amritsar and the reasons why the IPM course at IIM Amritsar is important for candidates.
The IPM Program was first introduced by IIM Indore and later adopted by IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, and IIM Shillong. IPM is a one-seamless, five-year program that leads to both a BBA and an MBA degree. It saves students the stress and uncertainty that come with preparing to take one of the toughest entrance exams in India, the CAT. Another significant advantage of IPM is that it is less competitive than other entrance exams, such as the JEE. Approximately 20,000 students take the IPMAT (entrance test to IPM) examination for 1,000+ seats, versus 13 lakh students on the JEE test with minimal seats in the top IITs. This makes IPM more accessible and affordable for most students seeking to pursue a management career.
IIM Amritsar IPM Admission Process (2026-2031 Batch)
For admission to IIM Amritsar, candidates must clear the IPMAT Indore exam. Once candidates have cleared the exam, they can apply to IIM Amritsar through the online portal. IIM Amritsar provides a shortlist based on the IPMAT score of candidates.
Stage 1: Application Submission
After completing the IPMAT Indore exam, IIM Amritsar provides its online application form. Candidates who wish to apply to IIM Amritsar must fill out the Amritsar form, which will be released after the IPMAT Indore exam.
Stage 2: IPMAT Indore Aptitude Test
IPMAT Indore is a computer-based test administered by IIM Indore for admission to the institute. IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar and others. IIMs. In this exam, candidates will face three sections: Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability SA, and Verbal Ability. Candidates need to satisfy the eligibility criteria (no minimum percentage marks required in Class 12). The exam will be conducted across 37 cities (tentatively): Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Roorkee, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam.
IPMAT Indore Exam Highlights
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No. of Sections
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3
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No. of Questions
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100
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Sections
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Quantitative Ability (MCQ): 40 questions
Quantitative Ability SA ( Short Answers): 20 questions
Verbal Ability: 40 questions
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Mode
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Online
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Duration of the test
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2 hours ( 120 minutes)
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Sectional Time
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Quantitative Ability (MCQs): 40 mins
Quantitative Ability (SA): 40 mins
Verbal Ability: 40 mins
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Total Marks
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400
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Marking Scheme
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MCQ
Correct: +4
Incorrect: -1 Unattempted:
Short Answers
No negative marking in short answer
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Computation of Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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Component
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Score (Weight)
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Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section
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25 * [(Candidate's Score - Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score - Minimum Score)]
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Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section
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25 * [(Candidate's Score - Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score - Minimum Score)]
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Score in Verbal Ability (MCQ) Section
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50 * [(Candidate's Score - Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score - Minimum Score)]
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Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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Sum of above
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Note: Maximum and Minimum scores are the highest and lowest scores obtained in respective sections by the candidates from the eligible pool.
Candidates must meet minimum marks in each section (decided by the Admissions Committee based on categories) to advance. Preparation involves mastering math and practicing verbal exercises.
Stage 3: Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)
The PI-eligible pool is formed based on candidates who have positive raw scores and meet the minimum mark requirement for each of the three sections of the Aptitude Test. The Admissions Committee will determine the minimum mark for each section according to the specified categories. Applicants who are rejected will not receive a letter of regret individually.
Stage 4: Personal Interview (PI)
Sufficient candidates will be shortlisted for PI from the eligible pool for each category (General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, PwD) using a merit list based on Aptitude Test Score (ATS). Shortlisted candidates shall appear for PI through online/offline mode. IIM Amritsar expects consistent and minimum performance in PI parameters, decided by the Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting minimum performance will not be considered further.
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Aspect
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Description
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Communication
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Clarity, coherence, and confidence in expression
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Personality
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Leadership potential, emotional intelligence, teamwork ability
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General Awareness
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Knowledge of current affairs, business, socio-economic issues
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Motivation
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Reasons for choosing IPM, alignment with IIM Amritsar ’s goals
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Interview Details
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Information
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Details
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Duration
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15–30 minutes
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Format
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In-person or online
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Questions
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Personal background, academics (especially math), current affairs, situational scenarios
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Preparation: Practice mock interviews, read newspapers (e.g., The Hindu), clarify career goals. The PI tests how well candidates articulate ideas and fit the IPM program.
Stage 5: Final Selection
The final selection uses a composite score combining ATS and PI performance. A merit list is created category-wise, and candidates are selected based on rank and seat availability (150 seats for domestic applicants), adhering to Government of India reservation norms.
Computation of Composite Score (CS)
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Component
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Score (Weight)
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Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
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65
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Personal Interview (PI)
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35
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Composite Score (CS)
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Sum of above scores
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Formula: Composite Score = (0.65 × ATS) + (0.35 × PI Score)
No intimation will be sent to candidates not selected.
IPMAT Amritsar 2026 Other Details
A comprehensive table is given below for a better understanding of the IPMAT Amritsar 2026.
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Criteria
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Details
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Age
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- Born on or after August 2006 (tentative).
- SC/ST/PwD: Born on or after August 2001 (5-year relaxation, tentative).
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Qualifying Exam and Standard X/SSC
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- Passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 (tentative).
- Passed Standard X/SSC.
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Other Details
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- Candidates completing Standard XII by July 2026 (tentative), can apply provisionally (subject to document submission at registration).
- Percentage of marks in X and XII calculated based on aggregate of all subjects per Board’s regulation. If grades, convert per certified procedure.
- No minimum percentage required in XII.
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Application Period
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- Online application tentatively from February to March 2026.
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Reservation
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- 27% for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 10% for EWS, 5% for PwD (as per Government norms).
- PwD includes blindness/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor disability, autism/intellectual/specific learning/mental illness, multiple disabilities, other specified. Must be ≥40% disability as certified.
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Seats
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- Total intake: 150 for Domestic applicants.
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Degrees Awarded
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- Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and MBA upon successful completion of IPM (per Indian Institutes of Management Act 2017).
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Existing IPM Amritsar Curriculum
Below is a clear and concise table format, organising the "Existing IPM Curriculum" by year and term. All courses, credits, and totals are included, with the last two years aligning with the PGP curriculum. Eligible students may participate in the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). The total credits for the first three years are 288.
Courses Offered in First Three Years
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Category
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Courses Offered
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Core Courses
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Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Indian Economy, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, International Economics, Financial and Management Accounting, Financial Markets, Foundations of Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling
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Interdisciplinary Courses
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Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Business Law
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Foundation Courses
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Business Communication, Critical Writing Skills, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Real Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Business Computing with MS Excel, Introduction to R and Python, Introduction to AI and ML
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Note - Curriculum for last 2 years same as PGP
FAQs
Q1. Is IPMAT Indore difficult than JEE?
IPMAT Indore is generally easier than JEE in terms of difficulty level.
Q2. What are the fees of IPM IIM Amritsar?
The IPM fees at IIM Amritsar are around ₹21–30 (Approx.) lakhs for 5 years.
Q3. Which IIM is best for IPM course?
IIM Amritsar is regarded as one of the top IIMs for the IPM course.
Q4. Is IIM Amritsar a tier 1 or tier 2?
IIM Amritsar is a Tier-1 business school in India.
