Last Updated: May 2026
IPMAT 2027 cutoff trends reveal that the cutoff at IIM Indore has gradually risen over the past five years — driven by increased applicant volume and shrinking variance between top scorers. This guide consolidates IIM Indore IPMAT cutoffs from 2022 through 2026 across General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD categories — with implications for 2027 aspirants.
IIM Indore IPM — Selection Methodology Recap
IIM Indore’s selection has three components after the IPMAT exam:
- IPMAT score — section-wise sectional cutoff + overall cutoff
- Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates
- Composite Score = IPMAT score (50%) + PI (35%) + Class 10 & 12 marks (15%)
The IPMAT cutoff is just the gate to the PI round — the final list is the composite.
IPMAT Sectional Cutoffs — Last 5 Years (Indicative, Out of 90 per section, total 270)
| Year | QA-MCQ | QA-SA | VA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | 18 | 32 | 105 |
| 2023 | 24 | 20 | 34 | 112 |
| 2024 | 25 | 22 | 36 | 118 |
| 2025 | 27 | 24 | 38 | 124 |
| 2026 | 28 | 25 | 40 | 128 |
Note: cutoffs vary by category. Above is for General. SC/ST sectional cutoff typically 50% of General, OBC-NCL 80%, EWS 90%.
IPMAT 2026 Final Composite Cutoff — Category-Wise (Indicative)
| Category | Closing Composite Score | IPMAT Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ~64 | 180+ |
| OBC-NCL | ~58 | 160+ |
| EWS | ~60 | 170+ |
| SC | ~50 | 140+ |
| ST | ~46 | 130+ |
| PwBD | ~46 | 130+ |
Trend Analysis (5-Year View)
- Sectional cutoffs have risen 27% since 2022 — from 105 to 128 overall (General). Aspirants targeting IIM Indore must aim for 130+ in 2027.
- VA section is the leverage point — its cutoff rose by 8 marks vs QA-MCQ’s 6 marks. VA preparation now carries more strategic weight.
- QA-SA (Short Answer) has tightened the most — 18 → 25, a 39% jump. Negative-marking-free section, but high difficulty discourages attempts.
- Sectional negative marking has stayed −1 per wrong MCQ; QA-SA has no negative marking — strategy: attempt all SA, be selective on MCQ.
- Reservation cutoffs have followed proportionally — gap between General and OBC-NCL has stayed ~20 IPMAT marks; gap to SC has stayed ~40.
What 2027 Aspirants Should Aim For
| Section | Target Score (out of 90) | Buffer Above Sectional Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| QA-MCQ | 50–60 | +25 over expected sectional |
| QA-SA | 40–50 | +18 over expected sectional |
| VA | 60–70 | +25 over expected sectional |
| Total | 150–180 | Comfortable PI shortlist |
How Class 10 and 12 Marks Factor In
15% weight in composite score. Computation:
- Class 10: 7.5% — those with 90%+ get full weightage
- Class 12: 7.5% — those with 90%+ get full weightage
A candidate with 80% in Class 10 vs another with 95% loses ~1.1 composite points. Often this 1 point decides ranks 80 vs 120 in the merit list. Don’t underestimate Board marks.
JIPMAT vs IPMAT Cutoff Snapshot 2026
| Exam | Closing Cutoff (General) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IPMAT (IIM Indore) | 180+/270 | 270 |
| IPMAT Rohtak | 140+/240 | 240 (CAT pattern) |
| JIPMAT (IIM Jammu, Bodh Gaya) | ~60/100 percentile (140+/400) | 400 |
Practice MCQs — Cutoff Strategy Awareness
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FAQ
Q1. Are these cutoffs official?
IIM Indore does not officially publish cutoffs. Numbers above are derived from candidate panel reports, RTI responses and forum-aggregated data. Treat as indicative.
Q2. What happens if I miss sectional cutoff but have a high overall?
You’re disqualified at the IPMAT stage itself. Sectional cutoff is the first filter. Even a 200/270 overall won’t help if VA is at 25.
Q3. How is the PI scored?
35 weightage points. PI panel evaluates communication, current awareness, motivation, and academic depth. PI score ranges 8–25 typically.
Q4. Should I focus only on IIM Indore IPM?
No — apply for IIM Rohtak (separate exam IPMAT-R) and JIPMAT for IIM Jammu/Bodh Gaya. See IPMAT vs CAT vs JIPMAT comparison.
Q5. What’s the gender ratio in IIM Indore IPM?
Approximately 50:50 in recent batches. IIM Indore offers gender diversity points in select rounds.