Key Takeaways
- Official: IIM Indore will hold the IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT) 2027 on Saturday, 24 April 2027, in the afternoon shift. It announced this on 9 November 2026.
- The exam is 10 days earlier than IPMAT 2026, which was held on 4 May 2026.
- Registration dates, fees and the full 2027 notification are not out yet. Last year, registration ran from 2 February to 14 March.
- You have about 24 weeks from today. That is enough for a full plan, if you start now.
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IPMAT 2027 Indore Exam Date: The Official Announcement
The IPMAT 2027 Indore exam date is Saturday, 24 April 2027 (afternoon shift). IIM Indore published this on its official IPM admissions page on 9 November 2026. The test decides admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for the 2027-32 batch.
Only the exam date has been announced so far. The detailed notification with registration dates, fees and eligibility will follow.
IPMAT 2027 Indore Schedule: Confirmed vs Expected
The table compares the official 2026 schedule with what we know for 2027.
| Event | IPMAT 2026 (official) | IPMAT 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam date | Monday, 4 May 2026 (2:00 to 4:00 PM) | Saturday, 24 April 2027, afternoon (confirmed) |
| Registration | 2 February to 14 March 2026 | Not announced |
| Application fee | Rs. 4,130 (Rs. 2,065 for SC/ST/PwD) | Not announced |
| Test cities | 39 cities (tentative) | Not announced |
| Sanctioned intake (domestic) | 150 | Not announced |
Source for 2026 figures: IIM Indore's IPM 2026-31 admission procedure (PDF).
With the exam moving earlier, registration may also open earlier than February. Watch the admissions page closely from December.
Expected Eligibility for IPMAT 2027 Indore
IIM Indore has not released the 2027 rules yet. If it follows the 2026 pattern, which moves the age cutoff forward by one year each cycle, eligibility would look like this:
| Criterion | Expected for IPMAT 2027 |
|---|---|
| Age (General, EWS, NC-OBC) | Born on or after 1 August 2007 |
| Age (SC, ST, PwD) | Born on or after 1 August 2002 (5-year relaxation) |
| Class 12 | Passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027 |
| Class 10 | Passed |
IPMAT Indore Exam Pattern and Selection Process
In 2026, the IPM AT had three sections of 40 minutes each, answered in a fixed order:
| Section | Time | Marking |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability (MCQ) | 40 minutes | +4, -1 for a wrong answer |
| Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) | 40 minutes | +4, no negative marking |
| Verbal Ability (MCQ) | 40 minutes | +4, -1 for a wrong answer |
How IIM Indore selects students
- Sectional cutoffs: you must clear a minimum mark in every section.
- Aptitude Test Score: Verbal Ability carries 50% of the score, and each Quant section carries 25%.
- Personal Interview: shortlisted students are interviewed.
- Final merit: 65% Aptitude Test Score and 35% Personal Interview.
Verbal Ability carries half the test score, so it is not a section to neglect. Our guide to solving reading comprehension faster can help.
Future IIMer tip: A strong Quant score cannot rescue a weak Verbal score. The sectional cutoff applies to every section.
What the Earlier IPMAT 2027 Date Means for You
1. Less time after boards. If your Class 12 boards run into March, you will have only a few weeks between your last paper and IPMAT. Most of your preparation needs to happen before boards.
2. Your mocks need to start earlier. Full-length mocks should begin by January, not after boards.
3. Plan around both exams. Our guide to balancing Class 12 boards and IPMAT 2027 shows how.
A 24-week plan to 24 April 2027
| Window | Focus |
|---|---|
| Nov to Dec 2026 | Finish the IPMAT 2027 syllabus, daily reading, topic tests |
| Jan 2027 | One full mock a week, error log, previous year papers |
| Feb to Mar 2027 | Boards first; keep 30 to 45 minutes a day for IPMAT |
| Late Mar to 24 Apr 2027 | Two to three full mocks a week, sectional timing practice |
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Institutes That Use IPMAT Indore Scores
According to IIM Indore, these institutes used IPM AT 2026 scores. The 2027 list is awaited.
| Type | Institutes |
|---|---|
| IIMs | IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur |
| Others | IIFT, Nirma University, GLS University, Alliance University, LM Thapar School of Management, Krea University (IFMR GSB), NALSAR (DoMS) |
So one strong IPMAT Indore score can open several doors. Compare all options in our list of IIMs offering IPM in 2027.
IPM Careers is run by IIM alumni and focuses only on IPMAT and IPM preparation. Our IPMAT Indore 2025 results include AIR 1 S. Nikhilesh and AIR 7 Akshat Attri. See them on our IPMAT 2025 selections page.
IPMAT 2027 Indore Exam Date FAQs
What is the IPMAT 2027 Indore exam date?
IIM Indore will hold the IPM AT 2027 on Saturday, 24 April 2027, in the afternoon shift. It announced this on 9 November 2026.
When will IPMAT 2027 registration start?
IIM Indore has not announced it yet. In 2026, registration ran from 2 February to 14 March. Check the official admissions page for 2027 dates.
Is there negative marking in IPMAT Indore?
In 2026, each MCQ carried +4 and -1 for a wrong answer. Short-answer Quant questions had no negative marking.
Is IPMAT 2027 earlier than last year?
Yes. IPMAT 2026 was held on 4 May 2026, so the 2027 exam is 10 days earlier.
Which IIMs accept IPMAT Indore scores?
For 2026, IIM Ranchi, Amritsar, Shillong, Sirmaur and Sambalpur used IPM AT scores, along with several other institutes. The 2027 list is awaited.
Conclusion
The IPMAT 2027 Indore exam date is confirmed: 24 April 2027. Ten days earlier than last year may not sound like much, but it cuts your post-board window. Finish the syllabus by December, start full-length mocks in January, protect your board marks, and use April for a focused sprint.
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