Stepping into the professional education journey after Class 12th requires alot of calculation, preparation, dedication and discipline. If you are considering admission to an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) for its prestigious five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), this article might be helpful.
For those who have already made up their minds to pursue IPM from an IIM know that they have to give an entrance exam in order to get admission into this course. For the uninitiated, the Integrated Program in Management (IPM) is a five-year-long fully residential program taught at various IIMs. The course has been designed with the aim of developing all-round professionals and is offered at IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Indore, IIM Jammu, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Shillong. IPM is essentially a dual degree that combines a Bachelor's degree (BBA) (except IIM Amritsar, which offers BSQFE, and IIM Indore, which offers BA) and a Master's degree (MBA). All IIMs that offer IPM are known for creating a modern curriculum that gives students a well-rounded education, combining tough academic work with deeper thinking.
Individuals with countless dreams and the passion to achieve them in no time can benefit from this course, as IPM eliminates the potential stress of appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT), one of India’s most competitive entrance exams, with a very low selection rate. Further, it is important to note that all IIMs do not have similar admission processes. More information on the topic is mentioned in the section below.
By the end of this article, you will get an overview of IIM IPM previous year cutoffs, based exclusively on research data collected and calculated by Hitbullseye Experts. Additionally, this article also includes a dedicated section on how you can better prepare and achieve these cutoff scores while preparing for Class 12th Boards.
What Entrance Exams Do I Have to Give For Admission to IIM IPM?
Getting admission into an IIM to pursue an Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is quite a detailed and well-defined process. The student is required to register for an entrance exam and the desired IIM separately. Following this, they will be expected to prepare and give the entrance exam along with other aspirants. Next, if the aspirant retains the minimum cutoff score or more, they will either be called in for an interview or be offered admission on the basis of their entrance test and past academic records.
Please note that, though the Indian Institute of Management flagship is under a similar body, the Entrance Examination and/or conducting body is different. For instance, IIM Indore, IIM Amritsar, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Shillong accept IPMAT Indore. IIM Rohtak conducts its own IPMAT. Lastly, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu accept JIPMAT, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). For a more detailed and comprehensive overview, please refer to the table below:
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IIM
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Programme Name
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Entrance Exam
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Conducting Body
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IIM Amritsar
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IPM (BSQFE+MBA)
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Integrated Programme of Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore
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IIM Indore
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Joint Integrated Programme Management Aptitude Test (JIPMAT)
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National Testing Agency (NTA)
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IIM Indore
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IPM (BA+MBA)
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Integrated Programme of Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore
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IIM Indore
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IIM Jammu
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IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Joint Integrated Programme Management Aptitude Test (JIPMAT)
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National Testing Agency (NTA)
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IIM Ranchi
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IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Integrated Programme of Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore
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IIM Indore
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IIM Rohtak
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IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Integrated Programme of Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Rohtak
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IIM Rohtak
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IIM Shillong
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IPM (BBA+MBA)
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Integrated Programme of Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore
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IIM Indore
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What is the IIM IPM Cutoff Based On?
To start with the definition, Cutoff refers to the minimum score or percentile that a student must achieve in their entrance exam to be shortlisted for the next stage of admission. Cutoff varies every year on various factors like the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of the candidate pool.
Please note that most IIMs do not release any official information that mentions either sectional or overall cutoff numbers. The sole official information shared by IIMs states that the Admissions Committee decides the minimum qualifying marks based on the category. Thus, our expert faculty and team members have curated the information provided below after years of closely observing the IPMAT and JIPMAT trends. On the other hand, the following figures have been stated as an indicative number (as published by an authority) for aspirants’ reference. Remember, these numbers are purely indicative and can fluctuate based on the respective year’s trends and policies.
What is the IIM Amritsar IPM Cutoff?
As mentioned above, IIM Amritsar welcomes students interested in pursuing IPM through the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore. The students will be required to appear on IIM Amritsar’s merit list of selected students to be invited for a Personal Interview. Following this process, if the student retains a good composite score based on past academic records, the IPMAT score, and the PI, they will have an opportunity to study IPM at IIM Amritsar.
The following table represents the minimum Aptitude Test Score (ATS) cut-off after careful research and observation:
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Category
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Approximate Minimum Raw Score
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General
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100 – 125
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EWS
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85 – 110
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NC-OBC
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75 – 100
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SC
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55 – 75
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ST
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40 – 55
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PwD
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45 – 65
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What is the IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Cutoff?
IIM Bodh Gaya accepts the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (JIPMAT) for its IPM programme. The entrance exam is conducted by National Testing Agency and is not followed by Personal Interview. IIM Bodh Gaya offers admission based on the JIPMAT score and past academic record.
The institute has released official qualifying percentile cutoffs for JIPMAT 2025, which the 2025-30 batch used. Please note that these are the minimum sectional and overall percentiles required to be considered for the merit list.
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Category
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Data Interpretation
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Verbal Ability
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Overall Percentile
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General
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70
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70
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70
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76
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EWS
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50
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50
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50
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63
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NC-OBC
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50
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50
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50
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52
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SC
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35
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35
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35
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40
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ST
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30
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25
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25
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36
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PwD
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30
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25
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25
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36
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What is the IIM Indore IPM Cutoff?
IIM Indore IPM conducts their own Entrance Test, famously known as the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore, which is also accepted by selected fellow IIMs. The students will be required to appear on IIM Indore’s merit list of selected students to be invited for a Personal Interview. Following this process, if the student retains a good composite score based on past academic records, the IPMAT score, and the PI, they will have an opportunity to study IPM at IIM Indore.
It is important to note that IIM Indore does not release their official cutoff scores. However, the tables below mention minimum sectional cutoffs that were released according to the official RTI records and were hosted by the official IIM Indore website. The following table provides an overview of the most recent cycles.
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Category
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Quantitative Ability
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Quantitative Ability
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Verbal Ability
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Total Candidates Who Met Sectional Cutoffs
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Intake Year 2025-2026
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General
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24
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28
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112
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301
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EWS
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16
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18
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87
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75
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NC-OBC
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12
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15
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78
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245
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SC
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12
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10
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65
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113
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ST
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8
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6
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48
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51
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PwD
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8
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5
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47
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33
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Intake Year: 2024-2025
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General
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24
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35
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113
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~312
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EWS
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16–18
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26
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89
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~78
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NC-OBC
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12
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23
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78
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~239
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SC
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12
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18
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60
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~115
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ST
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8
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13
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40
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~49
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PwD
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8
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13
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40
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~31
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What is the IIM Jammu IPM Cutoff?
For the IIM Jammu IPM, the cutoff score and selection criteria is based on the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (JIPMAT), which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The composite score is a compilation of JIPMAT and Past Academics. Personal Interview is not conducted at IIM Jammu for IPM aspirants.
Please note, there is no official data (of cutoff scores) available for both the courses, however, the table mentioned below details the minimum sectional percentile cutoffs to help you understand the level of competition that the institute holds when selecting students for their IPM Programme:
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Category
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Quantitative Aptitude (Percentile)
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Data Interpretation (Percentile)
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Verbal Ability (Percentile)
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General
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50
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50
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50
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EWS
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35
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35
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35
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NC-OBC
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35
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35
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35
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SC
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30
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30
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30
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ST
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25
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25
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25
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PwD
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25
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25
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25
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What is the IIM Ranchi IPM Cutoff?
IIM Ranchi welcomes students interested in pursuing IPM through the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore. The students will be required to appear on IIM Ranchi’s merit list of selected students to be invited for a Personal Interview. Following this process, if the student retains a good composite score based on past academic records, the IPMAT score, and the PI, they will have an opportunity to study IPM at IIM Ranchi.
Before consulting the numbers listed below, it is important to note that IIM Ranchi did not release its official IPMAT cutoff 2025. The following table represents numbers after careful research and observation. However, the bottom row of the table represents IIM Ranchi’s method for calculating the merit list, as mentioned on their official website.
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Category
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Minimum Weighted Cutoff Score
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General
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88.5
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EWS
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69.0
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NC-OBC
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60.0
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SC
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47.5
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ST
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24.5
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PwD (DAP)
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31.0
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Final Selection Weightage: 50% weightage to Verbal Ability + 50% weightage to Quantitative Ability
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What is the IIM Rohtak IPM Cutoff?
IIM Rohtak conducts its own test called the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test, IPMAT Rohtak for admission to their IPM Programme. The students will be required to appear on IIM Ranchi’s merit list of selected students to be invited for a Personal Interview. Following this process, if the student retains a good composite score based on past academic records, the IPMAT score, and the PI, they will have an opportunity to study IPM at IIM Ranchi.
Please note, the table below does not release official cutoff numbers for IPM. Thus, the following cutoff score range is listed after observing the past score trends, indicating approximate overall cutoffs for both the courses:
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General
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EWS/NC-OBC
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SC/ST/DAP
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300–380 marks
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220-300 marks
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150-230 marks
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Final Selection Weightage: 55% of IPMAT score + 30% of Past Academics + 15% of Personal Interview
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What is the IIM Shillong IPM Cutoff?
IIM Shillong welcomes students with an interest in pursuing IPM through the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) Indore. The students will be required to appear on IIM Shillong’s merit list of selected students in order to be invited for a Personal Interview. Following this process, if the student retains a good composite score based on past academic records, the IPMAT score, and the PI, they will have an opportunity to study IPM at IIM Shillong.
It is important to note that IIM Shillong did not release the official IPMAT cutoff 2025. The following table represents numbers according to the actual minimum raw marks used for shortlisting to the Personal Interview stage for the IPM 2025-30 batch along with the final selection weightage:
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Category
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Quantitative Ability
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Quantitative Ability
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Verbal Ability
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General & EWS
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12
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24
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36
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SC
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9
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18
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27
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ST & DA (PwD)
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6
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12
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18
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Final Selection Weightage: Class X (10%) + Class XII (10%) + IPMAT (30%) + PI (50%)
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IIM IPM Cutoff: A Comparative Overview
Since you are now acquainted with every IIM’s separate academic logistics, the table below will help you get a comparative overview of IIM IPM Cutoffs:
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IIM Name
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Entrance Exam
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PI Conducted?
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Cutoff Details (by Category)
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IIM Amritsar
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IPMAT Indore
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Yes
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- General: 100–125
- EWS: 85–110
- NC-OBC: 75–100
- SC: 55–75
- ST: 40–55
- PwD: 45–65
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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JIPMAT
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No
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- General: QA 70, DI 70, VA 70, Overall 76
- EWS: QA 50, DI 50, VA 50, Overall 63
- NC-OBC: QA 50, DI 50, VA 50, Overall 52
- SC: QA 35, DI 35, VA 35, Overall 40
- ST: QA 30, DI 25, VA 25, Overall 36
- PwD: QA 30, DI 25, VA 25, Overall 36
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IIM Indore
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IPMAT Indore
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Yes
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- 2025: Gen: 112
- 2024: Gen: 113
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IIM Jammu
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JIPMAT
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No
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- General: QA 50, DI 50, VA 50
- EWS/NC-OBC: QA 35, DI 35, VA 35
- SC: QA 30, DI 30, VA 30
- ST/PwD: QA 25, DI 25, VA 25
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IIM Ranchi
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IPMAT Indore
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Yes
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- General: 88.5
- EWS: 69.0
- NC-OBC: 60.0
- SC: 47.5
- ST: 24.5
- PwD: 31.0
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IIM Rohtak
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IPMAT Rohtak
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Yes
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- General: 300–380
- EWS/NC-OBC: 220–300
- SC/ST/DAP: 150–230
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IIM Shillong
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IPMAT Indore
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Yes
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- General & EWS: QA MCQ 24, SA 12, VA 36
- SC: QA MCQ 18, SA 9, VA 27
- ST & PwD: QA MCQ 12, SA 6, VA 18
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What Is the Application and Selection Process?
Every IIM’s IPM Admission Process has been designed to cater to a holistic and merit-based selection process. As mentioned before, the quite simple and straightforward ordeal begins with an online application process, followed by an entrance exam, and a merit list is created (after including the IPMAT Indore score). Based on the released merit list, the selected candidates are either required to appear for a Personal Interview (PI) to get final admission to the program or they are selected purely based on the Entrance Exam Score.
Please note that once you have made your decision and chosen your target entrance exam and college, you will need to apply for the entrance exam and the desired course separately. It is recommended that you apply at the respective entrance exam’s conducting body official website and the respective college’s official website separately once you have gathered all your documents. If you wish to apply to any IIM’s IPM UG Programme, follow the steps below:
- Go to the respective IIM’s official website and start by filling a form with your personal and academic details.
- Then, upload the required documents with your Photo ID, Academic Marksheets, Category Certificate (if applicable), and other mentioned documents.
- Then, you will be required to make some decisions, like selecting the exam center preferences, after which you will be required to pay your application fee online.
- Once the process is completed, make sure to download your admit card for future reference.
Repeat this process for the entrance exam’s conducting body official website and any other college you wish to apply to. Remember, you can apply to multiple colleges altogether for a wider span of options.
Want To Know More About UG Courses Offered In Other IIMs?
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Thus, if you are interested in knowing more about various UG Courses Offered by IIM Indore, Bangalore, IIM Jammu, IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya and other reputed IIMs, click on the link below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)?
A: Integrated Program in Management (IPM) is a five-year-long fully residential program taught at various IIMs. IPM is essentially a dual degree that combines a Bachelor's degree (BBA) (except IIM Amritsar, which offers BSQFE, and IIM Indore, which offers BA) and a Master's degree (MBA).
- Which IIMs offer the IPM Programme?
A: The course has been designed with the aim of developing all-round professionals and is offered at IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Indore, IIM Jammu, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, and IIM Shillong.
- Does IPM have an Exit Option?
A: Yes, all the IIM IPMs have multiple exit options. At the end of year three, students can exit with a BBA degree.
- Do I have to give CAT after completing three years?
A: No, an IPM student does not have to give the CAT in order to pursue an MBA. It is a part of the five-year Integrated programme. If you choose to exit this program and later decide to pursue an MBA, you will have to appear for the CAT.
- What are the entrance exams for the IPM program at different IIMs?
A: IIM Indore, IIM Amritsar, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Shillong accept the IPMAT, while IIM Rohtak conducts its own IPMAT. Additionally, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu accept the JIPMAT, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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