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IPMAT eligibility: Indore vs Rohtak vs JIPMAT

Last updated (facts checked against the official sources that day; exam rules change, so always confirm on the official site) · By the IPMATway team, not affiliated with any IIM or NTA · How we check facts

Quick answer

IPMAT eligibility compared: age limit, Class 10 and 12 marks and attempt rules for IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak and JIPMAT, from official 2026 documents.

What is the age limit for IPMAT? For 2026, IIM Indore needed birth on or after 1 August 2006 (2001 for SC, ST, PwD). IIM Rohtak had a maximum of 20 years (25 for SC and ST) as of 30 June 2026.

Eligibility for the integrated programme differs by exam and by IIM. The rules below are for the 2026 cycle, from each institute's own documents. 2027 rules are not out yet, so check the official notice when it comes. Last checked 31 October 2026.

IPMAT Indore (IIM Indore)

  • Born on or after 1 August 2006 (on or after 1 August 2001 for SC, ST and PwD).
  • Class 10 passed. Class 12 passed in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026. Those who finish by 31 July 2026 can apply and are admitted provisionally.
  • No minimum percentage is stated in the official procedure.

IPMAT Rohtak (IIM Rohtak)

  • At least 60% in Class 10 and Class 12 (55% for SC, ST and DAP), on the best five subjects.
  • Maximum age 20 (25 for SC and ST) as of 30 June 2026, per the 2026 IPM page and FAQ. The 2025 FAQ said 20 for everyone.
  • Those finishing Class 12 by the end of June 2026 could apply provisionally.

JIPMAT (NTA, for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu)

  • NTA: Class 12 passed in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026. Class 10 passed not before 2022. Each IIM may add rules.
  • IIM Jammu: at least 60% in Class 10 and 12 (55% for SC, ST and PwD); Class 10 in 2022 or later.
  • IIM Bodh Gaya: 60% in Class 12 and Class 10 (55% for SC, ST, PwD and Transgender candidates); Class 12 in 2025 or appearing in 2026, Class 10 not before 2023.

IIMs that use the Indore score

  • IIM Shillong: 70% in Class 10 and 12 (65% for SC, ST and DA), and Maths or Applied Maths in Class 11 and 12. Born on or after 1 August 2006 (2001 for SC, ST and DA).
  • IIM Ranchi: 60% in Class 10 and 12 (55% for SC, ST and PwD), per its IPM page. The shortlist is made on the IPMAT score alone.
  • IIM Amritsar: not more than 20 years old on 1 August 2026; Class 12 passed in 2025 or appearing in 2026, with Maths or Applied Maths as a compulsory subject; 60% in Class 10 and 12 (55% for SC, ST and PwD).

Side by side

IndoreRohtakJIPMAT (Jammu / Bodh Gaya)
Minimum marksnone stated60% (55% reserved)60% (55% reserved)
Age ruleborn on/after 1 Aug 2006max 20 as of 30 Jun 2026none in the NTA bulletin

Because the rules differ, one student can be eligible for Indore and not Rohtak (for example, 58% in Class 12). Read each document. See also IPMAT vs JIPMAT and the exam pages.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the age limit for IPMAT?

For 2026, IIM Indore needed birth on or after 1 August 2006 (2001 for SC, ST, PwD). IIM Rohtak had a maximum of 20 years (25 for SC and ST) as of 30 June 2026. NTA's JIPMAT bulletin had no age limit.

Is there a minimum percentage for IPMAT?

IIM Indore states none. IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya need 60% (55% for reserved categories). IIM Shillong needs 70% (65%).

Can I write IPMAT after Class 12 pass-out in 2025?

For the 2026 cycle, Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 was allowed at IIM Indore and JIPMAT; IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Amritsar allowed 2025 only. Rules for 2027 will be in the new notice.

Is Maths compulsory for IPMAT?

IIM Shillong requires Maths or Applied Maths in Classes 11 and 12, and IIM Amritsar in Class 12. The IIM Indore procedure we read does not.

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