The Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test, commonly known as the IPMAT exam is an after-12th exam. The IPMAT exam’s score acts as a gateway to various top IIMs and other top Management Institutes. This course is offered by colleges such as IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, IIM Rohtak, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Amritsar and IIM Shillong. IPMAT eligibility criteria 2026 varies from IIM to IIM. IIM Indore IPMAT eligibility criteria there is no minimum percentage of marks in class 12 needed. Post COVID the minimum percentage marks of 60% in class 12 has been removed. For IIM Ranchi IPM course General/OBC/EWS category candidates should have 60% marks in Class 10 & 12. In this article, we are going to discuss the IPMAT Eligibility criteria of IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Amritsar, IIM Shillong and IIFT Kakinada. There are three IPMAT exams in India, namely IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, and JIPMAT exam.
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IIM Indore IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following IPMAT eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Indore.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | IPMAT Indore |
| Age | Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2006 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given, i.e. born on or after August 01, 2001). |
| Qualifying Exam | Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination |
| Minimum Percentage | Not Required |
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IIM Ranchi IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following IPMAT eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Ranchi.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | IPMAT Indore |
| Age | Born on or after 1 August 2006 |
| Qualifying Exam | IPMAT Indore |
| Minimum Percentage | Candidates belonging to the General/OBC/EWS category should have a minimum of 60% in Class X and Class XII according to the IPMAT eligibility criteria. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category should have a minimum of 55% in Class X and Class XII. |
IIM Rohtak IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following eligibility criteria for the IPMAT Rohtak exam are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Rohtak.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | IPMAT Rohtak |
| Age | Born on or after June 30, 2006 |
| Qualifying Exam | Candidates who are likely to complete standard XII/ HSC or equivalent can apply |
| Minimum Percentage | As per the IPMAT eligibility criteria, the minimum percentage required are : General, NC-OBC, and EWS Category: Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. SC, ST, and PWD (DAP) Category: Minimum 55% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. |
IIM Shillong IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following eligibility criteria for the IPMAT Rohtak exam are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Shillong.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | IPMAT Indore |
| Age | Candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2006 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given, i.e. born on or after August 01, 2001). |
| Qualifying Exam | Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination by July 31, 2026. |
| Minimum Percentage | As per the IPMAT eligibility criteria, the minimum percentage required are : General, NC-OBC, and EWS Category: Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. SC, ST, and PWD (DAP) Category: Minimum 55% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. |
Note- Mathematics/Applied Mathematics as a subject in the class 12th or +2 level is mandatory in IIM Shillong.
IIM Jammu IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Jammu.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | JIPMAT |
| Qualifying Exam | Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026. |
| Minimum Percentage | Candidate should have a minimum of 60% in standard Xth/SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55% for the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category). Candidates should have passed XII /HSC or equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 can also apply. |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT). The IPMAT eligibility criteria for all the participating colleges are decided by the college authorities.
IIM Amritsar IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Amritsar.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | IPMAT Indore |
| Age | Candidate should have been born on or after July 01, 2006. |
| Qualifying Exam | Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2025 or appearing in 2026. |
| Minimum Percentage | As per the IPMAT eligibility criteria, the minimum percentage required are : General, NC-OBC, and EWS Category: Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. SC, ST, and PWD (DAP) Category: Minimum 55% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations. Note- Mathematics/Applied Mathematics as a subject in the class 12th or +2 level is mandatory in IIM Amritsar. |
IIM Bodhgaya IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIM Bodhgaya.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | JIPMAT |
| Qualifying Exam | Candidates should have passed the 10+2/XII/HSC examination in the year 2025 or appearing in 2026. Candidate must have passed the class 10th examination in 2023 or later. |
| Minimum Percentage | General/OBC/EWS Candidates should have passed the 10th and 12th examinations with a minimum of 60%. SC/ST/PwD Candidates should have passed the 10th and 12th examinations with a minimum of 55% according to IPMAT eligibility criteria. |
Note: Candidates must calculate their Class X and Class XII marks as per board regulations. If the board doesn’t specify aggregate marks, consider all subjects on the grade sheet for the percentage calculation for the IPMAT eligibility criteria.
Also Read: IPMAT Exam Pattern
IIFT Kakinada IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates satisfying the following IPMAT eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management of IIFT Kakinada.
| Head | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Exam Accepted | IPMAT Indore |
| Age | A candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2006 (5 years of relaxation to the candidates from SC/ST/PwD category will be given i.e. born on or after August 01, 2001). |
| Qualifying Exam | The candidate must have passed class 10th (not before) 2022. The candidate should have passed the 10+2/XII/HSC examination in the years 2024, and 2025 or appearing in 2026. |
| Minimum Percentage | Candidates should have passed the class 10th and 10+2/XII/HSC examination with a minimum of 60%. (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) according to the IPMAT Eligibility Criteria. |
Note- Mathematics/Business Mathematics as a subject in the class 12th or +2 level is mandatory in IIFT Kakinada.
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