IPMAT Answer Key 2026: Download, Raise Objections & Calculate Your Score
IPMAT 2026 provisional answer key released on May 11. Download from iimidr.ac.in, compare with your response sheet, raise objections before the deadline & calculate your score instantly.
IPMAT Answer Key 2026 — Out Now: What You Need to Do Today
IIM Indore released the IPMAT 2026 provisional answer key on May 11, 2026 — just 7 days after the exam. This is your window to:
- Cross-check your answers against the official key
- Calculate your expected score before official results
- Raise objections if you believe any answer is wrong (window closes ~May 13)
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What Is the IPMAT Provisional Answer Key?
The provisional answer key is the initial set of correct answers released by IIM Indore after the exam. It is "provisional" because:
- Candidates can challenge any answer they believe is wrong
- IIM Indore reviews objections and may correct answers
- A final answer key is then published (typically with results in June)
- The final answer key is used to calculate official scores
What the Answer Key Contains
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Question ID | Unique identifier for each question |
| Correct Option | The officially marked correct answer |
| Section | QA MCQ / QA Short Answer / Verbal Ability |
| Question Type | MCQ or Short Answer |
IPMAT 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IPMAT 2026 Exam (Indore) | May 4, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key + Response Sheet Released | May 11, 2026 ✅ |
| Objection Window Closes | ~May 13, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | Expected June 2026 (with results) |
Act fast: The objection window is only 2–3 days. Check your answers and file objections before the deadline.
How to Download the IPMAT 2026 Answer Key
The provisional answer key is accessed through the same candidate portal as the response sheet.
Steps:
- Visit iimidr.ac.in → IPM Admissions section
- Click on Candidate Login Portal
- Log in with your Application Number and Password
- Navigate to the "Candidate Response" tab
- Click "Generate Response Sheet" — your responses alongside the correct answers are displayed
- Download or save the page for reference
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How to Calculate Your Score from the Answer Key
The IPMAT 2026 marking scheme is:
| Section | Correct | Wrong | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA MCQ (40 Qs) | +4 | −1 | 0 |
| VA MCQ (40 Qs) | +4 | −1 | 0 |
| QA Short Answer (20 Qs) | +4 | 0 | 0 |
Manual formula:
Score = (Correct × 4) − (Wrong MCQ × 1)
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How to Raise Objections on the IPMAT 2026 Answer Key
If you find an answer you believe is incorrect, you can formally challenge it.
Step-by-Step Objection Process
- Log in to the IIM Indore candidate portal at iimidr.ac.in
- Click on "Objection Form" or "Challenge Answer Key"
- Select the Question ID you want to challenge
- Provide supporting proof — textbook page, academic source (upload as PDF or image)
- Pay ₹100 per question (non-refundable)
- Submit before the deadline
Objection Rules
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fee per question | ₹100 |
| Proof required | PDF or image from standard textbook |
| Refund | Not refundable even if accepted |
| Max questions | No stated limit |
| Deadline | ~May 13, 2026 |
⚠️ Warning: Do not submit objections without strong evidence. IIM Indore rejects poorly supported challenges. Changes cannot be made after submission.
IPMAT Answer Key — Historical Timeline
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The release gap has consistently been 6–8 days post-exam. 2026 at 7 days is right on trend.
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