IIM Indore IPM -IIM Indore IPMAT - Indian Institute of Management Indore

IIM Indore 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 Indore in 1996. One of the best prestigious institutions in India is the Indian Institute of Management Indore. IIM Indore has a 193-acre campus. IIM Indore offers facilities of best class. This paper will focus on IIM Indore and the reasons why the IPM course at IIM Indore is crucial for candidates.

The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a 5-year dual-degree program at IIM Indore, awarding a Bachelor of Arts (with a focus on Foundations of Management) after 3 years and an MBA upon completion. 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 BA and an MBA degree. This is a great benefit, as 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 IITs. This makes IPM more affordable for most students seeking to pursue management.

IIM Indore IPM Selection Process

The IIM Indore Integrated Program in Management (IPM) selects candidates through five stages: Application Submission, Aptitude Test (AT), Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI), Personal Interview (PI), and Final Selection. Below is a detailed breakdown of each stage.

Stage 1: Application Submission

Eligible candidates should submit their application online tentatively during the period from February to March 2026 and pay the online non-refundable/non-transferable application fee of Rs. 4,130/- (inclusive of GST @18%) for General/EWS/NC-OBC categories or Rs. 2,065/- (inclusive of GST @18%) for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. No change in the category will be entertained once the application is submitted.

Stage 2: Aptitude Test (IPMAT)

The IPMAT is a computer-based entrance exam conducted by IIM Indore to shortlist candidates. It tests mathematical and language skills. 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, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Roorkee, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam. IIM Indore reserves the right to change or cancel centers. The date of conducting AT is tentatively in May 2026.

IPMAT Indore Exam Highlights

No. of Sections	3
No. of Questions	100
Sections	Quantitative Ability (MCQ): 40 questions Quantitative Ability SA ( Short Answers): 20 questions Verbal Ability: 40 questions
Mode	Online
Duration of the test	2 hours ( 120 minutes)
Sectional Time	Quantitative Ability (MCQs): 40 mins Quantitative Ability (SA): 40 mins Verbal Ability: 40 mins
Total Marks	400
Marking Scheme	MCQ Correct: +4 Incorrect: -1 (except SA ques.) Unattempted: Short Answers No negative marking in short answer

Computation of Aptitude Test Score (ATS)

Component	Score (Weight)
Score in Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Section	25 * [(Candidate's Score - Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score - Minimum Score)]
Score in Quantitative Ability (SA) Section	25 * [(Candidate's Score - Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score - Minimum Score)]
Score in Verbal Ability (MCQ) Section	50 * [(Candidate's Score - Minimum Score) / (Maximum Score - Minimum Score)]
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)	Sum of above

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 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 Indore expects consistent and minimum performance in PI parameters, decided by the Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting minimum performance will not be considered further.

Aspect	Description
Communication	Clarity, coherence, and confidence in expression
Personality	Leadership potential, emotional intelligence, teamwork ability
General Awareness	Knowledge of current affairs, business, socio-economic issues
Motivation	Reasons for choosing IPM, alignment with IIM Indore’s goals

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Interview Details

Information	Details
Duration	15–30 minutes
Format	In-person or online
Questions	Personal background, academics (especially math), current affairs, situational scenarios

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)

Component	Score (Weight)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS)	65
Personal Interview (PI)	35
Composite Score (CS)	Sum of above scores

Formula: Composite Score = (0.65 × ATS) + (0.35 × PI Score)

No intimation will be sent to candidates not selected.

IPMAT Indore 2026 Other Details

A comprehensive table is given below for a better understanding of the IPMAT Indore 2026.

Criteria	Details
Age	- Born on or after August 2006 (tentative). - SC/ST/PwD: Born on or after August 2001 (5-year relaxation, tentative).
Qualifying Exam and Standard X/SSC	- Passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 (tentative). - Passed Standard X/SSC.
Other Details	- 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.
Application Period	- Online application tentatively from February to March 2026.
Reservation	- 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.
Seats	- Total intake: 150 for Domestic applicants.
Degrees Awarded	- Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and MBA upon successful completion of IPM (per Indian Institutes of Management Act 2017).

IIM Indore IPM Placement Overview

Candidates must understand the entire process, from filling out the application form to securing a job at top companies.

Here’s a summary from the 2025 placements (combined with PGP for the 2023-25 batch):

Company Name	Roles Offered
Amazon	Business Analyst, Operations
McKinsey & Company	Management Trainee
Bain & Company	Analyst
Accenture	Analyst, IT Consultant
Goldman Sachs	Analyst
HDFC Bank	Relationship Manager, Analyst
Deloitte	Consultant
Cognizant	Business Analyst
Microsoft	Product Analyst, Marketing
Zomato	Marketing, Operations

Placement Insights

Top Industry Sectors: Consulting, Finance, E-commerce, IT, and FMCG.
Top Roles: Business Analyst, Consultant, Marketing, Operations, and Relationship Manager.
Highest Package: ₹70 LPA.
Average Package: Around ₹29.57 LPA for the combined batch.
Median Package: ₹27 LPA.
100% placement rate, with over 225 recruiters participating.

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Existing IPM 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) with 30-32 credits. The total credits for the first three years are 288.

1st Year
Term I (Total: 31)	Term II (Total: 31)	Term III (Total: 35)
1. Microeconomics-I (4)	1. Macroeconomics-I (4)	1. Microeconomics II (4)
2. Differential Calculus (4)	2. Integral Calculus (4)	2. Linear Algebra (4)
3. Introduction to R (2)	3. Statistical Distributions (4)	3. Discrete Maths & Graphs (2)
4. Foundations of Math & Stats (4)	4. R Programming (2)	4. Statistical Inference (4)
5. Introduction to Sociology (4)	5. Introduction to Psychology (4)	5. Ethics (3)
6. Introduction to Philosophy (3)	6. Oral Communication (4)	6. Introduction to Political Theory (4)
7. Written Communication (4)	7. Introduction to Data Structure (3)	7. Foundations of Research Methodology (4)
8. Introduction to Algorithms (2)	8. Introduction to Excel (2)	8. Presentation Skills (4)
9. Dance-I/Drama-I/Music-I (2)	9. Dance-II/Drama-II/Music-II (2)	9. Introduction to Database (2)
10. Physical Training/Yoga (2)	10. Physical Training/Yoga (2)	10. Dance-III/Drama-III/Music-III (2)
		11. Physical Training/Yoga (2)

2nd Year
Term IV (Total: 31)	Term V (Total: 31)	Term VI (Total: 32)
1. Language Skills in English 2 (Part-A) (2)	1. Language Skills in English 2 (Part-B) (2)	1. Language Skills in English 3 (4)
2. Critical Thinking & Writing Skills (3)	2. Econometrics (4)	2. Development Economics (4)
3. Macroeconomics II (4)	3. Sociology 2 (3)	3. Humanities & Social Sciences 1 (2)
4. Psychology 2 (3)	4. Philosophy 3 (2)	4. Psychology 3 (3)
5. Political Science 2 (3)	5. Research Methodology (4)	5. Sociology 3 (3)
6. Numerical Analysis (6)	6. Linear Programming (6)	6. LAW (4)
7. Statistical Methods 2 (6)	7. Economics Statistics (6)	7. Object Oriented Design, Programming & JAVA (4)
9. Language Skills in French I/German I/Spanish I (4)	8. Language Skills in French II/German II/Spanish II (4)	8. Electives (4)
		9. Language Skills in French III/German III/Spanish III (4)

3rd Year
Term VII (Total: 32-34)	Term VIII (Total: 30-32)	Term IX (Total: 30-32)
1. Corporate Etiquette & Image Management (4)	1. Electives (30-32)	1. Business, Government & Society (4)
2. Accounting (4)		2. Introduction to Business History (4)
3. Political Science 3 (3)		3. Web Development (2)
4. Humanities & Social Sciences 2 (2)		4. Principles of Management (4)
5. Electives (19-21)		5. Electives (16-18)