The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has announced the admission procedure for the 2026-31 batch of its five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). This dual-degree course allows students to earn a Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and an MBA after successful completion. The application process will begin on 02 February 2026 and will close on 14 March 2026. The IPM entrance exam will be held on 04 May 2026 in the afternoon shift.
IIM Indore IPM 2026 Application Dates and Seat Intake
IIM Indore has sanctioned a total of 150 seats for the upcoming batch. Candidates must complete the online application and fee payment within the given timeline. The key schedule includes:
- Application Start Date – 02 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply – 14 March 2026
- IPM Aptitude Test Date – 04 May 2026 (Afternoon Shift)
IIM Indore IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Domestic applicants must meet strict age and educational requirements to be considered for admission. The eligibility conditions are:
- Candidates must be born on or after 01 August 2006
- SC/ST/PwD candidates get a five-year relaxation and must be born on or after 01 August 2001
- Applicants must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 or equivalent
- Students appearing in their final Class 12 exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply provisionally
IIM Indore IPM 2026 Application Fee Details
The application fee is non-refundable and varies by category. Fee structure is as follows:
- General category: INR 4,130
- SC/ST/PwD category: INR 2,065
IIM Indore IPM Selection Process and Aptitude Test Score
The selection process involves multiple stages to identify high-performing candidates. Candidates are first evaluated through the Aptitude Test Score (ATS), which is a normalised score across three sections:
- Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
- Quantitative Ability (SA)
- Verbal Ability (MCQ)
The ATS weightage is:
- Quantitative Ability (MCQ): 25%
- Quantitative Ability (SA): 25%
- Verbal Ability (MCQ): 50%
Personal Interview and Final Merit List for IPM Admission
Only candidates who secure a positive raw score and meet category-wise minimum cut-offs in all sections will proceed to the Personal Interview stage. Final selection is based on a Composite Score (CS), which combines:
- Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
- Personal Interview (PI) performance
Candidates must show consistent performance across PI parameters to be included in the final merit list.
IIM Indore IPM Reservation Policy 2026
IIM Indore follows Government of India reservation norms. Seat distribution includes:
- 27% for NC-OBC
- 15% for SC
- 7.5% for ST
- Up to 10% for EWS
- 5% for PwD
Applicants must provide valid supporting documents during registration.
Contact Details for IIM Indore IPM Admissions
For further queries, candidates can contact the admissions office through:
- Email: ipmadmissions@iimidr.ac.in
- Phone: 0731-2439685/87
Candidates are advised to complete the application process within the deadline and prepare for the aptitude test scheduled in May 2026.
