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If you’re preparing for the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) after Class 12, the single number that decides whether your effort translates into an interview call is the IPMAT cutoff<\/strong>. This guide breaks down the cutoff for IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, and the related JIPMAT exam (IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya) \u2014 with category-wise figures, sectional thresholds, historical trends, and a clear explanation of how the cutoff actually works inside the selection process. By the end, you’ll understand which score range can help you secure a shortlist and, more importantly, how to plan your preparation around that target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the IPMAT Cutoff?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IPMAT cutoff is the minimum score a candidate must secure in each section<\/strong> of the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) to be considered for the next stage of admission \u2014 typically the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). IPMAT is conducted separately by IIM Indore<\/mark><\/a> and IIM Rohtak for their five-year IPM (BBA+MBA) programmes, while IIM Jammu<\/mark><\/a> and IIM Bodh Gaya<\/mark><\/a> use a related but distinct exam called JIPMAT<\/strong>, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A critical point most aspirants miss: clearing the overall cutoff is not enough<\/strong>. Both IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak apply sectional cutoffs<\/strong>, meaning you must clear the minimum mark in each<\/em> section \u2014 Quantitative Ability (Short Answer), Quantitative Ability (MCQ), and Verbal Ability \u2014 independently. Falling short in even one section eliminates you from further consideration, regardless of how well you scored overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the IPMAT Cutoff Works: The Selection Mechanics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the mechanics behind the cutoff helps you set the right preparation priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sectional qualification (first filter):<\/strong> Only candidates who score a positive raw score and clear the minimum sectional cutoff in all three sections move forward. This is an elimination round, not a ranking round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Aptitude Test Score (ATS) calculation:<\/strong> For candidates who clear all sectional cutoffs, IIM Indore computes a normalized Aptitude Test Score using a weighted formula that gives different weightage to each section (this normalizes for varying difficulty and negative marking across sections).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Shortlisting for PI\/WAT:<\/strong> Using the ATS, the institute creates a merit list and, consequently, shortlists the top-ranked candidates from each category for the Personal Interview and Written Ability Test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Final selection:<\/strong> The final admission offer combines the IPMAT score, academic performance (Class 10 and 12 marks), and PI\/WAT performance in a pre-declared weightage ratio.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This is why year-on-year cutoff numbers move around \u2014 they depend on how many candidates appear, how difficult that year’s paper was, and how many candidates clear all three sectional filters simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IPMAT Indore Cutoff: Category-Wise (Latest and Historical)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    IIM Indore officially declares its sectional cutoffs along with the result on its official IPM admissions portal<\/mark><\/a>. The table below combines the most recently confirmed figures with recent historical data reported by exam-prep platforms. Therefore, always cross-check the exact numbers for the current cycle with the official scorecard, as secondary sources may sometimes report small variations before the institute finalizes and reconciles its data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year<\/th>Category<\/th>QA (Short Answer)<\/th>QA (MCQ)<\/th>Verbal Ability<\/th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    2026<\/td>General<\/td>28<\/td>27<\/td>111<\/td>Official<\/td><\/tr>
    2025<\/td>General<\/td>24<\/td>28<\/td>112<\/td>Reported (verify on scorecard)<\/td><\/tr>
    2024<\/td>General<\/td>~22\u201324<\/td>~26\u201328<\/td>~110+<\/td>Reported<\/td><\/tr>
    2023<\/td>General<\/td>12<\/td>11<\/td>Lower than 2024\u201326<\/td>Reported<\/td><\/tr>
    2022<\/td>General<\/td>25<\/td>28<\/td>72<\/td>Reported<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Note:<\/strong> IIM Indore’s overall General category cutoff (combining all sections into a total qualifying score) has hovered around 170\u2013180 out of 360<\/strong> in recent cycles, though the institute primarily publishes and enforces sectional<\/strong> cutoffs rather than a single combined threshold for shortlisting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    IPMAT Indore 2026 Result Snapshot (Official)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    IIM Indore conducted the IPMAT Indore 2026 exam on May 4, 2026, and declared the result on May 25, 2026. Among candidates who secured a positive raw score in all three sections, 838 candidates cleared every sectional cutoff<\/strong> and advanced to the Personal Interview round for IIM Indore\u2019s 150-seat programme, along with 5 supernumerary seats for foreign nationals. Therefore, this figure provides a useful benchmark, as fewer than 5% of eligible test-takers typically clear all three sectional cutoffs in a given year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Category-Wise Cutoff Pattern (General Trend Across Categories)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    While exact figures shift each year, the relative<\/em> pattern across categories has remained consistent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Category<\/th>Relative Cutoff Level (vs General)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    General \/ OPEN<\/td>Highest<\/td><\/tr>
    EWS<\/td>Slightly below General<\/td><\/tr>
    NC-OBC<\/td>Moderately below General<\/td><\/tr>
    SC<\/td>Lower than NC-OBC<\/td><\/tr>
    ST<\/td>Lowest among reserved categories<\/td><\/tr>
    PwD<\/td>Similar to or below ST, depending on section<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    This pattern reflects reservation norms mandated under central government policy and is broadly consistent year over year, even as the absolute numbers change with paper difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IPMAT Rohtak Cutoff: Category-Wise Trend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    IIM Rohtak<\/mark><\/a> conducts its own IPMAT exam independently of IIM Indore, and its cutoff \u2014 usually expressed as a combined score out of 400<\/strong>, not sectional marks like Indore \u2014 has shown wide year-to-year variation depending on paper difficulty and the applicant pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year<\/th>General<\/th>NC-OBC<\/th>SC<\/th>ST<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    2025<\/td>~301<\/td>~225<\/td>Lower than NC-OBC<\/td>Lower than SC<\/td><\/tr>
    2024<\/td>~301<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    2023<\/td>~409<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    2022<\/td>260\u2013270<\/td>75\u201380<\/td>110\u2013120<\/td>50\u201355<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Why the swing between 2023 and 2024\/25?<\/strong> IIM Rohtak’s IPMAT paper difficulty and the composition of the applicant pool changed noticeably in 2023, pushing the raw-score cutoff much higher than surrounding years. This is a good reminder that absolute score cutoffs are not directly comparable across years<\/strong> \u2014 percentile and relative rank matter more than the raw number itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    JIPMAT Cutoff (IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    JIPMAT is a separate exam that the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts for admission to the IPM programmes at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. It is not the same exam as IPMAT, and its cutoff structure works differently \u2014 largely based on percentile<\/strong>, not just raw score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Institute<\/th>Category<\/th>Typical Qualifying Threshold<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    IIM Jammu<\/td>General<\/td>50th percentile (minimum qualifying)<\/td><\/tr>
    IIM Jammu<\/td>EWS \/ NC-OBC<\/td>35th percentile (minimum qualifying)<\/td><\/tr>
    IIM Jammu<\/td>SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/td>30th percentile (minimum qualifying)<\/td><\/tr>
    IIM Bodh Gaya<\/td>General<\/td>Historically 330\u2013355 (raw score, varies by year)<\/td><\/tr>
    IIM Bodh Gaya<\/td>OBC \/ EWS<\/td>Historically 280\u2013330 (raw score, varies by year)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Meeting the minimum qualifying percentile only makes you eligible for consideration<\/strong>. However, the actual selection process remains much more competitive because the institute prepares the merit list using the JIPMAT score along with Class 10 and 12 academic performance. Moreover, unlike IPMAT Indore, JIPMAT does not<\/strong> include a Personal Interview round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Is a “Good” IPMAT Score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Rather than chasing the exact cutoff, aim well above it, since clearing the sectional cutoff only makes you eligible for ranking \u2014 it doesn’t guarantee a PI call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Score Band (out of 360, IPMAT Indore)<\/th>What It Typically Means<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Below sectional cutoffs in any section<\/td>Eliminated regardless of total score<\/td><\/tr>
    Around cutoff level (all sections cleared)<\/td>Enters the ranking pool, but PI call is uncertain<\/td><\/tr>
    200+<\/td>Generally considered a strong, safe score for a PI shortlist<\/td><\/tr>
    250+<\/td>Highly competitive, strong chance of a call and better final rank<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    For IPMAT Rohtak, candidates in the General category can generally consider a score of 280\u2013320+<\/strong> as a safe range based on recent cycles. However, the required score can vary depending on the exam\u2019s difficulty level each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Factors That Influence the IPMAT Cutoff Every Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n