IPMAT Indore Cut off Marks: Know Past Years Analysis, Trends

IPMAT Indore Cut Off Marks 2026 are the minimum marks that a candidate has to score to get a call for the next round of the selection process. The competition level for admission to IIM Indore’s 5 years Integrated program is very high. Since the college has only 150 seats, this has led to a rise in the IPMAT Indore exam cut off marks. In this article, we have discussed the previous year’s trends of IIM Indore cut off marks, safe score, expected cut off marks and more. 

IPMAT Indore Cutoff Marks 2026 (Expected)

IIM Indore IPMAT Overall Cutoff 2026

Category	Overall IPMAT Indore Cutoff
General	210 – 220
EWS	180 – 190
NC-OBC	180 – 190
SC	150 – 160
ST	150 – 160
PwD	150 – 160

IIM Indore IPMAT Section-wise Cut off 2026

Section Name	General	EWS	OBC	ST	SC
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)	24	16	12	8	12
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)	35	26	23	13	18
Verbal Ability	113	89	78	40	60

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IPMAT Indore Safe Score 2026 

A safe score for IIM Indore’s Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) through IPMAT generally varies each year. The safe score for IPMAT Indore usually depends on the competition level and exam difficulty. 

However, candidates aiming for the General category should target 210 or more for high chances of selection. Refer to the section below to get a safe score for IPMAT Indore.

Category	Quantitative Aptitude (SA) / 60	Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) / 120	Verbal Ability / 180
General	28	39	135
OBC	22	30	125
EWS	15	24	120
ST	17	20	95
SC	18	25	90
PwD	10	15	90

IPMAT Indore Previous Year Cut Off Trends

The IPMAT Indore previous year cut off marks trends help a candidate to get an insight into the difficulty and competition level over the years. Additionally, it helps one to deduce the expected difficulty level and what they could expect in the present years. Know about the previous year cut off trends for last four years below.

IPMAT Indore Cut off Marks 2025

Refer to the table below for the section-specific IPMAT 2025 cutoff or the minimal cut-off requirement:

Candidates who got a Positive Raw Score (≥ 1) in all three sections
Category	Female	Male	Total
EWS	287	614	901
General	5155	6977	12132
NC-OBC	831	1519	2350
PwD	27	60	87
SC	273	444	717
ST	51	119	170
Grand Total	6624	9733	16357

IPMAT Cut Off Marks (Subject Wise)

This table represents the minimum section-wise cutoff for Quantitative Ability Short Answer Type questions, Quantitative Ability MCQs, and Verbal Ability.

Minimum Section-wise Cutoff
Category	Quantitative Ability SA	Quantitative Ability MCQ	Verbal Ability
EWS	16	18	87
General	24	28	112
NC-OBC	12	15	78
PwD	5	5	47
SC	12	10	65
ST	8	6	48

IIM Indore ATS Score 2025

IIM Indore provides 65% weightage to the entrance exam (ATS) and 35% to the interview (PI). ATS Scores will be prepared for candidates who meet the Minimum sectional cutoffs.

ATS Scores (Aptitude Test Score)
Category	Count	Minimum ATS	Maximum ATS
EWS	75	25.38361	63.68433
General	301	41.55555	89.24216
NC-OBC	245	19.83047	70.4514
PwD	33	5.17511	64.2081
SC	113	10.72825	56.07913
ST	51	2.3011	56.21091
Total	818	–	–

IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2024

Category	Quantitative Ability (Short Answers)	Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	Verbal Ability	Total Marks
EWS	16	26	89	78
General	24	35	113	312
NC-OBC	12	23	78	239
PwD	8	13	40	31
SC	12	18	60	115
ST	8	13	40	49

Indore IPMAT Cut Off 2023

Category	Quantitative Ability (Short Answers)	Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	Verbal Ability	Total Marks
EWS	4	26	98	128
General	12	39	125	176
NC-OBC	4	23	91	118
PwD	4	5	43	52
SC	4	15	69	88
ST	4	5	43	52

IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2022

Category	Quantitative Ability (SA)	Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	Verbal Ability	Total Marks
General	20	43	70	185
EWS	8	29	86	123
NC-OBC	8	21	70	99
SC	4	14	50	68
ST	4	8	34	46
PwD	4	8	34	46

IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2021

Category	Quantitative Ability (SA)	Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	Verbal Ability	Total Marks
General	16	21	70	108
EWS	8	11	51	70
NC-OBC	8	9	44	63
SC	4	4	31	39
ST	4	1	25	30
PwD	4	2	25	31

More important resources for IPMAT exam:

IPMAT Syllabus	IPMAT Rohtak Registration
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IPMAT Indore Cut Off Marks 2026: Current Predictions

Predicting IPMAT Cut Off Marks 2026 is very difficult since the exam level varies for each year. However, there are certain trends that we have considered to get a quick insight into what we could expect for the IIM Indore IPMAT 2026 exam.

Stabilisation of Exam Pattern (2023 Onwards)

Since 2023, the IPMAT exam pattern has remained largely consistent in terms of structure and question types. This stability continues into 2026, offering candidates a clearer understanding of the format. A predictable pattern helps aspirants prepare strategically and may lead to steady or moderately rising cut-off trends.

Growing Applicant Pool

The number of applicants is expected to rise further in 2026 as more students aim for IPM programs at leading IIMs. The competition level of the exam is rising, which leads to high cut off marks. 

Sectional Performance

IPMAT Indore continues to stress balanced performance across all sections, Quantitative Ability (SA), Quantitative Ability (MCQ), and Verbal Ability. Clearing IPMAT Indore sectional cutoffs remains mandatory, and strong performance in only one section may not be sufficient for shortlisting.

Variation in Difficulty Levels

The IPMAT Indore exam pattern never changes drastically. However, the difficulty level of questions may vary each year. Any change in section-wise toughness in 2026 can influence overall scores and the final cut-offs.

Predictions for 2026

The competition level for admission to IPMAT Indore is increasing every year. However, this is balanced with the difficulty level of the paper. Therefore, we expect that the cut off marks could be at par with the previous year. Candidates could expect a slight increase, but not too much. It is advisable to aim for a safe margin above previous years’ cut-offs to enhance their chances of selection.

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What Factors Account for IIM Indore Cut Off Marks 

IPMAT Indore cut off marks are not only about some category wise marks. Rather, there are some components that together make up the cut off marks for the IPMAT 2026 exam.

Aptitude Test Score (ATS)

The first part of IPMAT Indore is the Aptitude Test Score. This score measures the performance of the candidate using the maximum and minimum scores obtained by the candidates in the exam. The college then uses the normalisation formula and combined together to calculate ATS score. Those who qualify for this get a call for the personal interview round. 

Quantitative Ability (MCQ)	25%
Quantitative Ability (SA)	25%
Verbal Ability (MCQ)	50%

Final Selection Weightage

The final selection is based on a composite score comprising. This composite score determines the final merit list for admission. 

Calculation of Composite Score	Component Score (Weightage)
IPMAT Indore 2026 Exam	65%
Personal Interview	35%
Composite Score	Total of the above scores

Positive Raw Score Requirement

The candidates who achieve a positive raw score in all three sections of the Aptitude test get a call for the personal interview round. 

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Difference Between IPMAT Cut Off Marks vs Percentile

A lot of students confuse between IPMAT Cut Off Marks and percentile, thinking both to be the same. However, both of them are different from each other. Refer to the table below to get an idea of the IPMAT cut off marks and percentile

IPMAT Cut Off vs Percentile (Indicative)
Percentile	Typical Cutoff Marks (General category)
90	210 to 220
80	180 to 190
70	150 to 160
60	130 to 140
50	110 to 120

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