IPMAT Cut Off 2026: Expected Category-wise Cutoffs & Score Comparison Guide

IPMAT Cut Off 2026 — How Does Your Score Stack Up?

The IPMAT 2026 exam was held on May 4, 2026, and with ~28,000 candidates competing for ~150 seats at IIM Indore, competition is fierce. Understanding the cutoff — and knowing your own score — is critical to planning your next move.

First things first: Calculate your exact score before comparing to cutoffs.

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📊 Calculate your IPMAT 2026 score instantly → — Paste your response sheet URL and get your full section-wise scorecard in 60 seconds. Then come back and compare with the cutoffs below.

What is the IPMAT Cutoff?

The IPMAT cutoff is the minimum score a candidate must achieve to be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round at IIM Indore. There are two types:

Sectional Cutoffs: Minimum score required in each individual section (QA MCQ, QA SA, Verbal Ability)
Overall Cutoff: Minimum total composite score required

Important: You must clear both sectional and overall cutoffs. Scoring well overall but failing one section's sectional cutoff means disqualification from that stage.

IPMAT 2026 Expected Cutoffs — Category-wise

Official cutoffs are released with results (expected June 2026). The following are expected estimates based on exam difficulty analysis and historical trends.

Expected Sectional Cutoffs

Category	QA Short Answer	QA MCQ	Verbal Ability
General	22–28	33–38	110–118
EWS	14–18	22–28	85–95
NC-OBC	10–14	19–25	75–85
SC	10–14	14–20	55–68
ST	6–10	8–14	35–51

Expected Overall Safe Score

Category	Safe Score (PI Shortlist)	Competitive Score (High Chance)
General	200–210	220+
EWS	160–175	185+
NC-OBC	150–165	175+
SC	110–125	135+
ST	80–100	115+

Disclaimer: These are estimates only. Official cutoffs may vary based on IIM Indore's normalization. Always verify with the official portal.

Category-wise Cutoff Comparison Chart

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Historical IPMAT Cutoff Trends (IIM Indore)

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The cutoff has ranged from 195–210 for General category over the last 4 years. 2026's slightly easier paper may push it slightly lower than 2025.

IPMAT 2026 Sectional Cutoff — Why It Matters

Many students focus only on overall score and miss sectional cutoffs. Here's a real example of how sectional cutoffs can disqualify a high scorer:

Section	Student Score	Sectional Cutoff (General)	Result
QA Short Answer	48 ✅	22–28	Cleared
QA MCQ	28 ❌	33–38	Failed
Verbal Ability	128 ✅	110–118	Cleared
Overall	204 ✅	200–210	Cleared

Result: Disqualified despite a 204 overall because QA MCQ missed the sectional cutoff.

This is why section-wise score analysis from the MyExamTrack tool is so important — it shows you if you've cleared each section individually.

What to Do Based on Your Score

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Score 220+ (General): Start PI preparation immediately. Research IIM Indore interview pattern, WAT topics, and admission process.

Score 180–219 (General): Strong candidate for IIM Ranchi, Amritsar, Shillong, Sirmaur. Also within striking distance of IIM Indore — prepare for PI.

Score 140–179 (General): Target IIFT Kakinada, TAPMI, and other IPM colleges. Explore JIPMAT as a parallel option.

Score below 140: Plan for IPMAT 2027. Use section-wise analysis to identify weak areas and rebuild preparation strategically.

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Know your score before planning. Use the free MyExamTrack IPMAT tool to get your exact section-wise marks and then compare with cutoffs above.

Frequently Asked Questions

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