Official category-wise cutoffs for IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya (JIPMAT) | Ekoching, Ahmedabad
Quick Answer: The IPMAT Indore 2026 General category cutoff is 28 (QA-SA), 27 (QA-MCQ), and 111 (Verbal Ability) — candidates must clear all three sections. IIM Ranchi’s 2026 General category overall cutoff is 180, and IIM Shillong’s is 45 (sectional, on a shorter test). IIM Rohtak’s 2026 General category minimum cutoff is 363 marks (overall score). IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya (JIPMAT 2026) expect General category cutoffs between 280–305 marks. Full category-wise breakdowns are below.
IPMAT (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test) is the gateway to the five-year integrated management programmes at IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, and IIM Bodh Gaya (the last two through JIPMAT). Every year, thousands of Class 12 students compete for a limited number of seats, and the cutoff — the minimum score needed to even be considered for the next stage — decides who moves forward.
This guide breaks down the official IPMAT Cut Off 2026 for IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, and IIM Rohtak, along with the expected JIPMAT 2026 cutoff for IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya, based on data released by the institutes.
Note: IIM Ranchi and IIM Shillong do not conduct a separate entrance test — both admit their IPM cohort using the IPMAT Indore score itself, though candidates must register separately for each institute and clear each institute’s own published cutoff.
IPMAT Indore Cut Off 2026
IIM Indore offers 150 total seats in its 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). The IPMAT Indore 2026 cutoff is purely sectional. This means it is not enough to score well overall — every candidate must individually clear the minimum qualifying marks in all three sections: Quantitative Ability (Short Answer), Quantitative Ability (MCQ), and Verbal Ability. Missing the cutoff in even one section disqualifies a candidate from the next round, regardless of how well they scored in the other two.
A notable trend in 2026: the Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) cutoff for the General category rose from 24 marks in 2025 to 28 marks in 2026, signalling that IIM Indore placed greater emphasis on conceptual accuracy in quant this year.
Official IPMAT Indore 2026 Sectional Cutoff (Category-Wise)
| Category (Seats) | Quant Ability (SA) | Quant Ability (MCQ) | Verbal Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (53 Seats) | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| EWS (15 Seats) | 16 | 17 | 79 |
| NC-OBC (41 Seats) | 16 | 14 | 70 |
| SC (23 Seats) | 12 | 10 | 58 |
| ST (11 Seats) | 8 | 8 | 49 |
| PwD (8 Seats) | 4 | 3 | 30 |
IPMAT Indore 2026: Applicants & Qualified Candidates
Out of 17,916 total applicants for IPMAT Indore 2026, 838 candidates cleared all three sectional cutoffs and were shortlisted for the Personal Interview round, across the following categories:
| Category | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 293 |
| EWS | 70 |
| NC-OBC | 245 |
| SC | 119 |
| ST | 55 |
| PwD | 56 |
| Total | 838 |
IPMAT Indore Selection Process 2026
Admission to IIM Indore’s five-year IPM programme happens in two stages:
Stage 1: Aptitude Test Score (ATS)
Only candidates who clear all three sectional cutoffs above have their Aptitude Test Score calculated. This ATS is then used to shortlist candidates for the Personal Interview.
Stage 2: Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisted candidates go through a PI conducted by IIM Indore faculty, assessing communication skills, academic consistency, analytical thinking, and general awareness. The IPMAT Indore 2026 PI round is tentatively scheduled for the third week of July 2026.
Final Merit List Weightage
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Aptitude Test Score (ATS) | 65% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 35% |
| Final Composite Score | ATS + PI (100%) |
The final IPMAT Indore 2026 merit list, based on this Composite Score, category-wise seat availability, and reservation norms, was expected in the second week of July 2026.
IIM Ranchi Cut Off 2026
IIM Ranchi offers 60 total seats and does not conduct its own entrance test — admission to its IPM programme is through the IPMAT Indore score, though candidates must register separately for IIM Ranchi and clear its own published overall cutoff. Unlike IIM Indore, Ranchi’s cutoff is released as a single overall score rather than section-wise marks.
Official IIM Ranchi 2026 Cutoff (Category-Wise, Overall Score)
| Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Cutoff | 180 | 131 | 126 | 90 | 56 | — |
Note: PwD-category cutoff for IIM Ranchi 2026 has not been separately published.
IIM Shillong Cut Off 2026
IIM Shillong offers 45 total seats and, like IIM Ranchi, admits its IPM cohort using the IPMAT Indore score — candidates register separately and must clear IIM Shillong’s own sectional cutoffs. IIM Shillong’s cutoff is sectional, similar in structure to IIM Indore, but on a shorter overall scale.
Official IIM Shillong 2026 Sectional Cutoff (Category-Wise)
| Category | Quant Ability (SA) | Quant Ability (MCQ) | Verbal Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 16 | 30 | 45 |
| EWS | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| NC-OBC | — | — | — |
| SC | 12 | 18 | 27 |
| ST | 8 | 12 | 18 |
| PwD | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Note: IIM Shillong has not published a separate NC-OBC sectional cutoff for 2026.
IPMAT Rohtak Cut Off 2026
IIM Rohtak offers 198 total seats. Unlike IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak’s cutoff is based on overall/total score (from a single 120-question test combining quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and verbal ability) rather than a strict sectional pass mark. Below is the official category-wise minimum cutoff for IPMAT Rohtak 2026, along with how many candidates met it.
Minimum Cutoff Marks 2026 — IIM Rohtak
| Category | Min. Cutoff Marks | Female | Male | Total Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 363 | 160 | 293 | 453 |
| EWS | 330 | 26 | 67 | 93 |
| NC-OBC | 307 | 87 | 164 | 251 |
| SC | 246 | 51 | 85 | 136 |
| ST | 168 | 25 | 47 | 72 |
| DAP-General | 260 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| DAP-EWS | 243 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| DAP-NC-OBC | 217 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| DAP-SC | 189 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DAP-ST | 215 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | — | 357 | 673 | 1,030 |
Candidates Shortlisted for Personal Interview — IPMAT Rohtak 2026
| Category | Total Shortlisted |
|---|---|
| General | 453 |
| EWS | 93 |
| NC-OBC | 251 |
| SC | 136 |
| ST | 72 |
| DAP | 25 |
| Total | 1,030 |
IPMAT Rohtak 2026: Test-Day Turnout
To put the competition in perspective, here’s how many candidates were called versus how many actually appeared for the IPM Aptitude Test held on May 10, 2026:
| Category | Called (Total) | Appeared (Total) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 10,767 | 9,148 |
| EWS | 745 | 702 |
| NC-OBC | 2,135 | 1,920 |
| SC | 624 | 556 |
| ST | 154 | 141 |
| DAP | 63 | 55 |
| Total | 14,488 | 12,522 |
Roughly 1 in 12 General category candidates who appeared for the test ultimately cleared the IIM Rohtak cutoff (453 out of 9,148) — underlining how competitive the exam remains.
JIPMAT 2026 Cut Off: IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya
JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) is the common entrance exam for IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. It has three sections — Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) — and selection is based primarily on the overall score, with minimum sectional eligibility required.
Expected JIPMAT 2026 Cutoff (Overall Score)
| Institute | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 285–305 | 240–265 | 215–245 | 150–190 | 135–170 |
| IIM Jammu | 280–300 | 235–260 | 235–260 | 200–230 | 175–210 |
JIPMAT 2026 — Target vs Good vs Safe Score (General Reference)
| Category | Target Score | Good Score | Safe Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 285–304 | 305–319 | 320+ |
| EWS | 235–254 | 255–274 | 275+ |
| NC-OBC | 215–234 | 235–254 | 255+ |
| SC | 165–189 | 190–214 | 215+ |
| ST | 135–159 | 160–184 | 185+ |
Factors That Decide the IPMAT Cut Off
The IPMAT and JIPMAT cutoffs are not fixed year-on-year — they move based on several factors:
- Total number of students appearing for the exam that year
- Number of seats available in each category at each institute
- Reservation policy and category-wise seat distribution
- Difficulty level of that year’s question paper
- Overall performance of the candidate pool (higher average scores push cutoffs up)
- Previous year’s cutoff trend, which institutes often use as a reference point
Because of this, a score that cleared the cutoff last year may not clear it this year — which is why tracking the current year’s official data (rather than relying on old averages) matters for realistic preparation.
FAQs on IPMAT Cut Off 2026
Is it mandatory to score above the IPMAT Cut Off 2026 to get admission?
Yes. Clearing the cutoff is the minimum eligibility requirement to be considered for the next stage (PI shortlisting). It does not guarantee admission — final selection depends on the Composite Score (ATS + PI) and seat availability.
How much score should I have to get into IIM Indore through IPMAT?
There is no fixed score that guarantees admission to IIM Indore. For IPMAT 2026, the General-category sectional cutoff was 28 in QA (Short Answer), 27 in QA (MCQ), and 111 in Verbal Ability. However, these are only the minimum qualifying cutoffs for moving ahead in the selection process. Since IIM Indore gives 65% weightage to the Aptitude Test Score and 35% to the Personal Interview for final selection, students should aim for a score comfortably above the qualifying cutoff to remain competitive.
Is the IPMAT cutoff the same for all categories?
No. IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak both release separate, lower cutoffs for EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, and PwD/DAP categories compared to the General category, in line with reservation norms.
What is the overall General category cutoff for IPMAT Indore 2026?
Candidates need at least 28 in Quant (SA), 27 in Quant (MCQ), and 111 in Verbal Ability — all three sections must be cleared simultaneously.
Does the IPMAT cutoff change every year?
Yes. It depends on the number of applicants, difficulty level of the paper, and overall candidate performance. For instance, IIM Indore’s General category QA-SA cutoff rose from 24 (2025) to 28 (2026).
Do I need to clear the sectional cutoff in every section to qualify for IPMAT Indore?
Yes, for IIM Indore specifically. It follows a strict sectional cutoff system — clearing only one or two out of three sections does not qualify a candidate for the PI round.
What should I do if I don’t clear the IPMAT cutoff?
Candidates who narrowly miss the cutoff should review their sectional performance, identify weak areas, and consider a structured coaching programme for the next attempt, with focus on sectional balance rather than overall score alone.
Do IIM Ranchi and IIM Shillong conduct a separate entrance test?
No. Both institutes admit their IPM cohort using the IPMAT Indore score. Candidates must register separately for each institute and clear that institute’s own published cutoff, which differs from IIM Indore’s own cutoff.
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Data source: Official cutoffs released by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak; JIPMAT figures are expected-range estimates based on recent trends. Figures may be revised by respective institutes — always cross-check with official notifications before finalising your preparation strategy.
