IPMAT 2026 exam was held today. The exam was conducted in CBT format for two hours. Read below to catch live updates on IPMAT Indore 2026 exam including timings, guidelines, question paper analysis, and student reviews.
IPMAT 2026 was held today, i.e. May 4, 2026, in CBT format at about 28 test cities in the country. The exam was conducted in afternoon shift, i.e. from 2 PM to 4 PM. According to intial reactions, the IPMAT 2026 exam was moderate. Candidates appearing for IPMAT exam 2026 had to arrive at IPMAT centre on the reporting time as mentioned on their admit card.
Candidates had to take IPMAT admit card along with photo ID proof at exam centre to gain entry. They were advised to check IPM exam day guidelines below before appearing for IIM Indore IPMAT exam. Read below to catch live updates on IPMAT exam 2026 including timings, schedule, guidelines, etc.
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IPMAT 2026 Dates
Check important IPMAT exam dates 2026 below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| IPMAT admit card release date 2026 | 21-Apr-2026 |
| IPMAT 2026 exam | 04-May-2026 |
| Answer key release | Last week of May 2026 |
| Online PI | First week of June 2026 |
IPMAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
Check the table below to know the IPMAT Indore question paper 2026 difficulty level:
| Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) | 30 | Difficult |
| Quantitative Aptitude (SA) | 15 | Moderate |
| Verbal Ability | 45 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 90 | Moderate |
LIVE UPDATE
IPMAT 2026 Exam Day Live Updates
- 11:52 AM IST• 5 May 2026
IIMs Accepting IPMAT Indore Scores 2026
List of IIMs which will accept IPMAT Indore scores are:
- IIM Indore
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Sirmaur
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Amritsar
- 11:04 AM IST• 5 May 2026
IPMAT Rohtak 2026 on May 10
IIM Rohtak will be conducting its IPMAT exam on May 10, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode.
- 10:34 AM IST• 5 May 2026
IPMAT Exam 2026 LIVE: IPMAT Cutoff to Release by Second Week of June
IIM Indore will release the IPMAT cutoff 2026 tentatively in second week of June 2026. Candidates can check the IPMAT cutoff after the declaration of results.
- 10:06 AM IST• 5 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Exam Over; What Next?
Now that the IPMAT exam 2026 is over, IIM Indore will release the IPMAT answer key. The answer key will be released in the last week of May 2026, tentatively.
- 11:01 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT Score vs Percentile (Expected)
IPMAT Score
IPMAT Percentile
345 and above
100
281 to 340
90 to 99.99
201 to 280
81 to 89
171 to 200
71 to 80
141 to 700
61 to 70
116 to 140
51 to 60
Below 116
Below 51
- IPMAT exam will be conducted in CBT test mode
- Duration of exam is 120 minutes
- IPM exam has MCQs and short answer type questions as well
- Each question carries four marks and one mark is deducted for incorrect answers
- There are three sections, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, MCQ, Quantitative Aptitude, SA.
- Total number of questions can be between 90 and 100.
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Gwalior
- Indore
- Bhubaneshwar
- Indore
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Lucknow
- Noida
- Varanasi
- Gurgaon
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Kozhikode
- Pune
- Nagpur
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Patna
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Vishakhapatnam
- Thiruvananthapuram
- 9:26 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Result Date
IPMAT result 2026 will be released in the form of PI shortlisting. The result will likely be released in the first week of June 2026
- 8:21 PM IST• 4 May 2026
Top Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores 2026
Name of the college Last date of application IIM Indore 14-Mar-2026 IIM Amritsar 31-Mar-2026 IIM Ranchi 12-Apr-2026 IIM Sirmaur 15-Apr-2026 IIFT Kakinada First week of May 2026 Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University 31-May-2026 NIRMA University 10-May-2026 TA Pai Management Institute Phase 1- 15-Apr-2026
Phase 2- 10-Jun-2026
NICMAR University Last week of June 2026 IIM Shillong 31-May-2026 NALSAR University 31-May-2026 - 6:54 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Verbal Ability Section Analysis
The pattern of this section was the same as the previous year. The overall difficulty of this section was easy to moderate. There were questions based on grammar and there were no surprise elements this year. There were 3 RCs and 14 to 15 questions in these, questions based on parajumbles, fill in the blanks, idioms and phrases, vocabulary, were asked.
- 6:26 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live: QA section analysis
The QA section was of a moderate to difficult. The Short Answer type questions were comparatively easier but the MCQs were of high difficulty level. There were questions on logarithms like every year, number systems, time, speed and distance, time and speed, progressions, etc. There were a few questions on Permutation and combination as well.
- 5:59 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Expected Cutoff
Check the expected cutoff for IPMAT Indore 2026, category wise
Category IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026 (Expected) General 210-220 SC 150-160 ST 150-160 OBC 180-200 EWS 180-190 - 5:35 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Answer Key
IPMAT answer key 2026 will likely be released in the last week of May 2026. Candidates who took the exam can download answer key using their login details.
Read full story: IPMAT 2026 answer key by this date; know how to download
- 5:20 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Analysis: Difficulty Over the Years
Year Difficulty Level IPMAT 2026 Moderate IPMAT 2025 Moderate IPMAT 2024 Moderate IPMAT 2023 Difficult IPMAT 2022 Moderate IPMAT 2021 Easy to Moderate IPMAT 2020 Difficult IPMAT 2019 Difficult - 5:05 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT Question Paper 2026 Analysis: Expected Good Attempts
Check the table below to know the expected good attempts for IPMAT 2026:
Section Good Attempts Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs) 12 and above Quantitative Aptitude (SA) 7 to 8 Verbal Ability 35 and above Overall 58 to 60 Also Read: Detailed analysis for IPMAT good score 2026
- 4:43 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Analysis: QA MCQs Section
According to students, the most difficult section was Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
- 4:37 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Analysis: Topics in VA section
Questions in the Verbal Ability sections were based on topics such as:
- Parajumbles
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Inference and Assumptions
- Fill in the Blanks
- Idioms and Phrases
- 4:33 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Analysis: Topics in QA section
Questions in the Quantitative Aptitude sections were based on topics such as:
- Progression
- Logarithms
- Number System
- Binomal Theorem
- Permutation and Combination
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Integration
- 4:29 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Analysis: Sectional Weightage and Difficulty Level
Section Number of Questions Difficulty Level Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) 30 Difficult Quantitative Aptitude (SA) 15 Moderate Verbal Ability 45 Easy to Moderate Overall 90 Moderate - 4:25 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Analysis: Higher Mathematics
20% of the question paper had higher mathematics component.
- 4:19 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Overall Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty level of IPMAT Indore 2026 was moderate as per initial reactions.
- 4:10 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPNAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
IPMAT exam question paper analysis 2026 will be shared soon. Candidates have started leaving the centre.
- 4:03 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 LIVE: Exam Over
IPMAT exam 2026 is over. Candidates will soon start leaving the exam centre.
- 2:59 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Half Time Over
Half time is over for the IPMAT exam 2026. Students will leave at 4 PM.
- 2:27 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Difficulty Level Over the Years
Check the table below to know difficulty levels of IIM Indore IPM exam over the years:
Year Difficulty IPMAT 2025 Moderate IPMAT 2024 Moderate IPMAT 2023 Difficult IPMAT 2022 Moderate IPMAT 2021 Easy to Moderate IPMAT 2020 Difficult IPMAT 2019 Difficult - 2:00 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Exam Started
IPMAT exam 2026 has started for the 2026-31 session. The exam will get over by 4 PM.
- 1:46 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Number of Questions
The IPMAT 2026 question paper will have 100 question in MCQs and Non-MCQs format.
- 1:33 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 LIVE: Centre Gates Closed
The IPMAT exam centre gates have been closed. The exam will begin at 2 PM.
- 1:27 PM IST• 4 May 2026
Arrangement At IPMAT Exam Centre
The IPMAT exam will be conducted under CCTV vigilance. Candidates will not be allowed to take any item other than admit card and photo ID inside the venue. There will be no arrangement to deposit bags at the test centres, thus candidates must not carry any or make their own arrangements.
- 1:16 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Candidates Reach the Exam Centre
Reporting time for IPMAT 2026 is 12 PM, and candidates who have not yet reached the exam centre must hurry as the gates will close at 1:30 PM.
- 1:08 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Exam Section Weightage
Section
Number of Questions
Time
Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
25
40 minutes
Verbal Ability (MCQ)
50
40 minutes
Quantitative Ability (SA)
25
40 minutes
Total
100
120 minutes/ 2 hours
- 1:00 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Section Time Limit
Section
Time
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
40 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude (SA)
40 minutes
Verbal Ability
40 minutes
Total
120 minutes/ 2 hours
- 12:52 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 LIVE: Entry Guidelines
Candidates reporting at the test centre have been allowed from 12:00 PM onwards, and no candidate will be allowed to report after 1:30 PM. PwD candidates will get priority entry into the test centre.
- 12:43 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Gates Closing Soon
Students have started reaching the IPMAT exam centre. The gates will close at 1:30 PM
- 12:30 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Exam Centre
IPMAT 2026 will be conducted at various test centres, that are equipped with computer systems for candidates to take test on. Every candidate will be allotted one computer system to punch in their answers in the online test form.
Candidates should not use the keyboard during the exam under any circumstances.
- 12:16 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT Total Marks 2026
The IPMAT Indore total marks will be between 360 to 400, depending on the number of questions.
- 12:11 PM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Colleges Accepting IPMAT Scores
IPMAT is one of the most popular entrance exams. IPMAT is accepted in the following colleges/institutes:
- IIM Indore
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Sirmaur
- IIFT Kaikananda
- Alliance University
- NALSAR University
- NICMAR University
- Nirma University
- TAPMI
- IIM Amritsar
- 11:55 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Expected Difficulty Level
The IPMAT exam is known for its high difficult nature. This year too, one can expect a high difficulty level of the exam.
- 11:48 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Type of Questions
There will be MCQs and Short-answer type questions in IPMAT 2026 exam. Short Answer type will be less in number and will appear in Quantitative Aptitude section only.
- 11:32 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Photograph on Admit Card
Candidates must affix the same passport size photo on their IPMAT 2026 admit card which they uploaded in the IPMAT application form 2026.
- 11:18 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Digital Copy of IPMAT Admit Card
Digital copy of the IPMAT admit card 2026 will not be accepted by the examination authority for identification. Thus candidates must ensure they carry two copies of their admit card in A4 size sheet.
- 11:13 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Duration of the Exam
The duration of the IPMAT exam 2026 will be two hours, candidates will be required to answer 100 questions in 120 minutes.
- 10:57 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT Indore Paper Pattern 2026
Exam structure
Details
Number of sections
3 sections
- Quantitative Ability (MCQs)
- Quantitative Ability (SA)
- Verbal Ability
Duration
Two hours
Mode of examination
Computer-based test mode (CBT)
Total number of questions
25 short-answer-type questions
75 multiple-choice questions
Type of questions
Multiple-choice questions
Marking scheme
+4 for every correct answer
-1 for every incorrect answerNo deduction of marks for un-attempted questions
- 10:43 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 LIVE: Exam Timings
IPMAT exam 2026 will be held from 2 PM to 4 PM. The exam will be held online.
- 10:15 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Exam TODAY
IPMAT exam 2026 will be conducted today at different exam cities in the CBT test format.
- 8:08 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT Exam 2026 Live Updates: Exam Day Strategy
- Choose only those questions which one is sure of solving accurately
- Do not spend too much time on a question
- Keep saving your answers and keep an eye on the timer
- Use mental calculation to solve QA questions quickly
- Do not do guess work as there is negative marking in IPMAT
- 7:36 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Marking Scheme
- For every correct option 4 marks will be awarded
- For every incorrect option 1 mark will be deducted
- For unanswered questions, 0 mark will be awarded
- 6:23 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Last Minute Tips
In the last few minutes before the IIM Indore IPMAT exam, candidates can go through the short notes and important formulae as part of revision. They should not make effort to study a new chapter which was left behind earlier. In the last few minutes before exam, keep calm.
- 5:52 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Exam Don’ts
IPMAT candidates should follow the below mentioned instructions for IPMAT exam day:
- Do not reach late to the exam centre
- Do not carry any electronic gadgets to the exam centre including mobile phone, calculators, laptops, tablets, etc.
- Behave well at the exam centre and do not argue with the exam centre staff
- Do not carry any stationery item other than blue or black ball point pen
- Avoid carrying bags to the exam centre
- 5:06 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Exam Day Dos
Candidates should follow the below mentioned steps dos on the IPMAT exam day:
- Candidates should reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to the exam time. The IPMAT 2026 will be conducted at 2 PM, hence the candidates must reach the exam centre at least by 1 PM.
- Candidates should not forget their IPMAT Indore admit card
- They should carry at least two copies of photographs
- They should also carry the required documents
- Complete the test one time. No extra time will be given
- They should carry a blue or black ball point pen
- Paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card.
- 3:31 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Document Required At Exam Centre
The following list of documents will be required at the IPMAT exam centre:
- IPMAT admit card 2026
- Government Issued ID proof (any one) among the following
-
- Voter ID
- Aadhar card
- Driving License
- PAN card
- Passport
- Ration Card
- 1:22 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Admit Card Download
IPMAT 2026 is scheduled to be held tomorrow. Candidates appearing for the IPMAT exam must download their IPMAT admit card 2026 and carry a printout of the same to the IPMAT exam pattern.
- 12:43 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Live Updates: Dress Code
IIM Indore has not announced any official dress code but, the students should avoid wearing heavy clothes. They should also avoid wearing outfits with a lot of pockets.
- 12:12 AM IST• 4 May 2026
IPMAT Syllabus 2026 for Quantitative Aptitude
The QA section of the IPMAT exam includes important topics such as Number Systems, Algebra, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Partnership, Time and Work, Geometry, etc.
- 11:54 PM IST• 3 May 2026
IPMAT Syllabus 2026 for Verbal Ability
Verbal Ability syllabus for IPMAT exam includes important topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Proper Usage of Words, Sentence Corrections, Antonyms, Tenses, Etymology and Roots, Direct and Indirect Speech, etc.
- 11:48 PM IST• 3 May 2026
IPMAT Syllabus 2026
The questions will be asked from Verbal Ability and Quantitative Aptitude sections. There will be two sections in the QA.
- 11:29 PM IST• 3 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 LIVE: Change in Exam Pattern
There has been no change in the IPMAT exam pattern. The exam pattern remains the same as the previous year.
- 11:17 PM IST• 3 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 LIVE: Mode of Exam
The IPMAT exam will be conducted online in the computer-based test mode across various test cities in the country.
- 11:12 PM IST• 3 May 2026
IPMAT 2026 Exam Tomorrow
The IPMAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held tomorrow, i.e. May 4, 2026.
Commonly asked questions
IIM Indore announced the IPMAT dates and schedule. The IPMAT 2026 exam was conducted on May 4, 2026. The registrations for IPMAT 2026 started on February 2, 2026
The IPMAT admission process is completely online and the schedule will also be announced online on the official website. The IPMAT 2026 exam will be conducted in one shift only (afternoon shift) like every year. The schedule along with the exam timings and duration will be announced soon by IIM Indore in a detailed notification for the IPMAT exam.
Medium of IPMAT question paper is English. Paper structure of IPMAT exam is:
IPMAT is conducted online in these cities:
Commonly asked questions
The IPMAT exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. The exam is conducted once every year for admission to the five year integrated programme in management. The exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode or online mode every year. The complete IPMAT admission process is online. Students who have filled the IPMAT application form online on the official website will be required to appear for the online exam on the designated exam centre. The students need to reach the exam centre in order to take the online test. For the multiple-choice questions, students will be required to select the radio button on the computer screen against the correct answer and for the short-answer type questions, students will be required to type in their answers on the answer tupple given on the screen.
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