IIM Indore IPM admission guide

Step 1 — Online Application Submission

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria must submit the online application.

Step 2 — IPM Aptitude Test

Eligible applicants appear for the IPMAT conducted across multiple test cities in India.

Step 3 — Formation of Eligible Pool

Only candidates who:

• Obtain a positive raw score, and
• Meet the minimum sectional cut-offs in all three sections

Sectional cut-offs are category-wise and decided by the Admissions Committee. Individual rejection communication is not sent at this stage.

Step 4 — Personal Interview (PI)

Candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on their Aptitude Test Score (ATS). The weightage distribution for ATS is:

• 25% from Quantitative Ability (MCQ)
• 25% from Quantitative Ability (Short Answer)
• 50% from Verbal Ability (MCQ)

Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Personal Interview in online or offline mode as notified by the institute. Candidates failing to meet minimum PI performance standards will not be considered further.

Step 5 — Final Selection

Final admission offers are made based on the Composite Score, which includes:

• 65% weightage to Aptitude Test Score
• 35% weightage to Personal Interview

Merit lists are prepared category-wise following Government of India reservation norms. No regret letters are issued to non-selected candidates.

Stage 1 — Application Submission

International applicants who satisfy the eligibility criteria must submit their completed application form along with all required supporting documents and application processing fee within the prescribed deadline. Only complete and valid applications are considered for further evaluation.

Stage 2 — Shortlisting for Personal Interview (PI)

Based on the applications received, an appropriate number of candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) using the merit list generated from SAT scores. Shortlisting is conducted as per the decision of the Admissions Committee.

• Individual rejection communication is not sent to applicants who are not shortlisted.
• Candidates must demonstrate minimum acceptable performance across different PI parameters, as decided by the Admissions Committee.
• Candidates failing to meet minimum PI performance standards will not be considered for the next stage of selection.

Stage 3 — Final Selection

Only candidates who successfully clear the earlier stages are considered for final admission offers. Final merit list is prepared based on the Composite Score, which includes:

• 65% weightage to SAT Score
• 35% weightage to Personal Interview

Provisional admission offers are issued according to the approved intake capacity for international applicants. No regret letters are issued to candidates who are not selected for the final offer.

Social Internship (End of Year 2)

All IPM students are required to complete a social internship at the end of the second year, providing exposure to social development, policy, or community-based projects and fostering empathy and real-world problem-solving skills.

Student Exchange Programme (Year 3 or 5)

IPM students may participate in a student exchange programme with partner institutions either in the third or fifth year, enabling international academic exposure and a global learning experience.

Exit Option after Year 3

Students may choose to exit the programme after successfully completing the first three years and be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) degree, subject to meeting academic requirements.

Sabbatical Opportunity (Between Years 3 & 4)

Select IPM students may be eligible for a sabbatical of up to two years between the third and fourth years to gain meaningful work experience before rejoining the MBA phase.

Rural Engagement Programme (Year 4)

A structured rural engagement programme in the fourth year provides immersive exposure to rural ecosystems, enhancing understanding of social and economic realities beyond conventional classroom learning.

Himalayan Outbound Programme (Year 5)

The Himalayan Outbound Programme in the fifth year integrates outdoor experiential learning, adventure, and leadership challenges designed to test resilience, teamwork, and leadership under unfamiliar conditions.