IPMAT Exam Date 2027: Application, Admit Card Release, Exam & Admission Dates

IPMAT 2027 is the exam to plan around if you want to crack the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at a top IIM. It is yet to be officially announced, but the past cycles suggest the likely process. Knowing the expected IPMAT exam date 2027, the application window, admit card release, Result and interview schedule, eligibility, fees and exam pattern can help you to plan your preparation well in advance of the publishing of the application form.

Please note: All 2027 dates are estimates from previous years. Make sure to verify them on the official IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak admission sites after the release of the notification.

What Is IPMAT 2027?

The Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is the entrance exam for the 5-year IPM program of IIM Indore & IIM Rohtak. Students will get an integrated BBA-MBA degree after 5 years. There are tests conducted in each institute; therefore, you will be preparing for two different papers if you take both.

Selection will be made through a Computer Based test followed by a Personal Interview with the shortlisted candidates. The final score at IIM Indore is calculated by giving equal weightage to the aptitude test (65%) and Interview (35%).

IPMAT Exam Date 2027: Expected Schedule

Looking at 2026 is the best predictor of 2027. The registration at IIM Indore began on 2 February 2026 and was extended up to 17 March 2026 while the aptitude test was conducted on 4 May 2026 in the afternoon shift. This should be an eerily similar scenario again next year.

 Some coaches estimate that the exam will take place later in May but don't be sure, use 'first week of May' as a better estimate than a definite one. Put this on your calendar for the first fortnight of May – subject to change when the official date is announced.

IPMAT 2027 Application Process

All applications must be made online and are straightforward to complete once you have your documents ready.

1. Go to the official admission page and create an account with your name, email id and mobile number.

2. Sign in using the login details provided and complete your personal, academic and contact information.

3. Choose your preferred exam city.

4. Upload a recent photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable).

5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

Application fee (IIM Indore, 2026 for reference): ₹4,130 for General and NC-OBC candidates and ₹2,065 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The amount of the fee is non-refundable and can be paid by net banking, UPI or card. There will be a minor update for 2027.

Pro tip: Don't wait until the last minute. This has occurred in the past, but in the final days, servers become sluggish and losing one payment effort can mean losing the entire attempt.

IPMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is notified and both institutes have different ages and marks. It is based on the latest cycle of the IIM Indore.

• Requirements: Passed in class 12 (or equivalent) or appearing for the year. No minimum percentage for appearing in the exam, however, may require proof of admission at the institute.

• Age limit: For 2026, General candidates were required to be born on or after 1 August 2006, while SC, ST and PwD candidates received a 5 year relaxation. The cut-off is likely to be raised by 1 year for 2027, i.e. from 1 August 2007.

• Attempts: There is no limit on attempts as long as you meet the age criteria.

• Check the eligibility rules of each institute separately before you pay any fee.

IPMAT Admit Card 2027: When and How to Download

The admit card is the ticket or entry card that will be given to you to enter the test centre. It is typically posted approximately 10-15 days before the exam and for IIM Indore, you should particularly check the website in the final week of April 2027.

To download it:

1. Open the official admissions website of the institute.

2. Click the "Admit Card" link.

3. Enter your application number or user ID and password.

4. Download the PDF and take a clear printout.

The admit card includes your name, roll number, photograph, exam date, reporting time and test centre address. Carry a printed copy and a valid photo ID, as entry is not allowed without them. Do not throw away the Admit Card after the test as it may be asked for during the Interview also.

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IPMAT 2027 Exam Pattern

This test consists of a two hour computer-based exam. At IIM Indore, it has three sections of 40 minutes each:

All questions are of 4 marks. Over the last few years, the number of questions has been anywhere from 90 to 100, so please refer to the official brochure for the actual split. Short answers are not penalised so do all of them.

The Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning with Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability with Reading Comprehension sections are the three sections of the CAT exam pattern followed by IIM Rohtak. There are 120 questions in 120 minutes, no sectional time limit.

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Result, Interview and Admission Dates

Once the test is done, the procedure is swift:

• Result and shortlisting: 1st week of June 2027. The candidates are selected based on category-wise cut-offs.

• Interview admit card: From around late June to early July 2027.

Personal interview: Online from late June to July 2027.

• Final merit list: This is expected to be at the end of July 2027, after which the fees are due and seats are accepted.

• Academic session: Classes will normally commence in the second half of the year, and the specific date will be notified to selected candidates.

Communication and current affairs ability will help you reach the interview stage and a confident interview can help the final decision, so begin to practice communication and current affairs after the test.

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How to Use the Time Before IPMAT 2027

The application window is still a few months away, so you have a real head start if you get started now.

• Build your base in Quant: Class 11 and 12 mathematics, along with arithmetic, algebra, number systems and geometry, forms the core of the test.

• Read daily for Verbal: Reading comprehension, para jumbles, vocabulary in context and grammar need steady practice and cannot be crammed.

• Practice short answers: There is zero negative marking in short answers, so accuracy and speed here is a safe bet.

• Complete timed mocks; practise with strict 40-minute sections to build stamina.

• Take time to review your mistakes: Record and reflect on your mistakes on a weekly basis.

Final Thoughts

The pattern for IPMAT exam date 2027 is similar as seen in the past – applications from February and the deadline in March/April (2027), admit cards in late April/May (2027) and the exam in May (2027). Take advantage of these anticipated dates to plan ahead, have all documents in order, and visit the official websites on a regular basis to stay up to date on any changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When is the IPMAT 2027 exam expected to be held?

The expected dates for the IIM Indore exam are the first week of May 2027 and the IIM Rohtak exam is expected in the second week of May 2027. These are provisional and actual dates shall be intimated in the notification.

2. When will the IPMAT 2027 application form be released?

It is anticipated that the registration will begin in the first week of February, 2027. Last year opened on 2 February and it is expected to be similar.

3. When will the IPMAT 2027 admit card be released?

Admit cards are issued 10-15 days prior to the exam. For IIM Indore, it is the final week of April 2027 and for IIM Rohtak, an early to mid May of 2027.

4. Is there negative marking in IPMAT?

Yes. There is a penalty of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the MCQ section of IIM Indore. In Quantitative ability, there is no negative marking for the short answer questions.

5. Can I apply to both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak?

Yes. They conduct their own applications, exams and fees. Please be sure to confirm eligibility requirements and exam dates to avoid any conflicts.

6. When will IPMAT 2027 admissions be finalised?

The results will be published in the first week of June 2027, and the interview process will start in June and July 2027 and the merit list will be published by the end of July 2027.