IPMAT 2026 Paper Analysis & Cutoff — 4 May Exam | Expected & Actual Scores

IPMAT 2026 is scheduled for 4th May 2026. This page covers the expected cutoff based on 2023-2025 trends, section-wise analysis, and predicted difficulty level. We will update this page LIVE on exam day (4th May) with actual paper analysis and student reactions from our classroom.

📌 Last Updated: 15th April 2026 | Will be updated on 4th May 2026 with actual exam analysis.

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IPMAT 2026 — Exam at a Glance

Detail	Information
Exam Name	IPMAT 2026 (IIM Indore)
Exam Date	4th May 2026
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration	120 Minutes
Total Questions	100 (40 QA MCQ + 20 QA SA + 40 VA MCQ)
Maximum Marks	400
Negative Marking	MCQ: -1 | SA: No negative marking
Result Date	Expected June 2026

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IPMAT 2026 Expected Cutoff — IIM Indore (Category-Wise)

Based on the past 3 years of cutoff trends, here is the expected sectional and overall cutoff for IPMAT 2026:

Category	QA SA (out of 80)	QA MCQ (out of 160)	VA MCQ (out of 160)	Overall (out of 400)
General / EWS	20-24	28-32	110-115	170-185
NC-OBC	16-20	20-24	85-92	130-145
SC	8-12	10-14	52-60	85-100
ST	6-10	8-12	44-52	70-85
PwD	4-8	6-10	40-48	60-75

⚠️ Note: These are EXPECTED cutoffs based on 2023-2025 trends. Actual cutoffs will be updated after the 4th May 2026 exam.

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IPMAT IIM Indore Cutoff — Previous Year Trends (2023-2025)

Understanding the 3-year trend helps predict 2026 cutoffs accurately:

Overall Cutoff — General Category

Year	QA SA	QA MCQ	VA MCQ	Overall
2025	24	28	112	~172
2024	24	35	113	~176
2023	12	35	~115	~172

Key Insight: QA MCQ cutoff dropped sharply from 35 (2024) to 28 (2025) — indicating IPMAT 2025 QA paper was significantly tougher. If IPMAT 2026 difficulty is similar to 2025, expect QA MCQ cutoff around 26-30.

Section-Wise Cutoff — All Categories (2025)

Category	QA SA	QA MCQ	VA MCQ
General / EWS	24	28	112
NC-OBC	18	22	88
SC	10	12	56
ST	8	8	48
PwD	6	8	44

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IPMAT 2026 — Expected Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

Section	Expected Difficulty	Good Attempts (General)	Expected Score
QA MCQ (40 Qs)	Moderate to Tough	22-26 correct	72-88
QA SA (20 Qs)	Tough	12-16 correct	48-64
VA MCQ (40 Qs)	Moderate	28-32 correct	96-112
Overall (100 Qs)	Moderate to Tough	65-75 correct	180-220

Students scoring 200+ in IPMAT 2026 will have strong shortlisting chances for General category. Focus on VA accuracy as it has the highest cutoff in absolute terms.

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🔴 LIVE UPDATE — IPMAT 2026 Actual Paper Analysis (4th May 2026)

This section will be updated LIVE on 4th May 2026 evening with:

• Actual difficulty level of QA MCQ, QA SA, and VA sections

• Memory-based questions from our students

• Section-wise good attempts based on real student feedback

• Topic-wise distribution of questions

• Overall expected score for cutoff clearance

⏳ Bookmark this page and check back on 4th May 2026 after 6 PM for live updates.

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📊 IPMAT 2026 Actual Cutoff (Updated After Result)

The official IPMAT 2026 cutoff will be released by IIM Indore along with the result in June 2026. This table will be updated with official figures as soon as they are available.

Category	QA SA	QA MCQ	VA MCQ	Overall
General / EWS	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated
NC-OBC	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated
SC	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated
ST	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated	To be updated

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What to Do If You Are Appearing on 4th May 2026

1. Reach the exam centre 30 minutes early — carry admit card + valid photo ID.

2. In QA MCQ: attempt in 3 rounds — easy first, medium next, tough last. Never spend more than 2 min on any question.

3. In QA SA: no negative marking — attempt everything you are reasonably confident about.

4. In VA: complete grammar and vocabulary questions first, RC passages last.

5. After the exam: check this page at 6-7 PM for section-wise difficulty analysis and good attempt estimates.

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Frequently Asked Questions — IPMAT 2026 Cutoff & Paper Analysis

What is the expected IPMAT 2026 cutoff for General category?

Based on trends from 2023-2025, the expected overall cutoff for General category is 170-180 marks. Section-wise: QA SA around 20-24, QA MCQ around 28-32, VA around 110-115. This page will be updated with actual cutoffs after exam on 4th May 2026.

When is IPMAT 2026 exam date?

IPMAT IIM Indore 2026 exam is scheduled for 4th May 2026. The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 120 minutes with 3 sections: QA MCQ (40 questions, 40 min), QA SA (20 questions, 40 min), and VA MCQ (40 questions, 40 min).

What was IPMAT 2025 cutoff for IIM Indore?

IPMAT 2025 IIM Indore cutoff for

General category: QA SA — 24, QA MCQ — 28, VA — 112.

For OBC: QA SA — 18, QA MCQ — 22, VA — 88. For SC: QA SA — 10, QA MCQ — 12, VA — 56. For ST: QA SA — 8, QA MCQ — 8, VA — 48.

How many good attempts are enough in IPMAT 2026?

Based on previous years, 75-85 correct attempts out of 90 questions puts you in a strong position. In 2025, students with 50+ correct attempts cleared sectional cutoffs. QA SA is the differentiator — 10-12 correct in SA makes a significant difference in total score.

What is the IPMAT 2026 marking scheme?

For MCQ sections (QA MCQ and VA MCQ): +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. For Short Answer (SA) section: +4 for correct, 0 for incorrect (no negative marking). Maximum total score = (45+30)×4 + 15×4 = 360 marks.

Will IPMAT 2026 be tough or easy?

Based on the trend — IPMAT 2024 QA was moderate, IPMAT 2025 QA was tough (MCQ cutoff dropped from 35 to 28). IPMAT 2026 difficulty is expected to be moderate to tough. We will update this with actual student feedback and difficulty level after the 4th May exam.

When will IPMAT 2026 result be declared?

IPMAT 2026 result is expected in June 2026. IIM Indore typically declares results 3-4 weeks after the exam. The official answer key is released first (within 1-2 weeks of exam), followed by the final result and cutoff announcement.

What happens after clearing IPMAT 2026 cutoff?

Candidates who clear both sectional and overall cutoffs are shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) at IIM Indore. Final merit = IPMAT score (~60%) + PI performance (~25%) + academic profile (~15%). PI is expected in June-July 2026.