The application window for IIM Indore’s IPM programme is from February 02, 2026 (Monday) to March 14, 2026 (Saturday).
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has invited applications for admission to its Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) 2026–31 batch.
The IPM is a five-year course designed for students who wish to pursue management education straight after school. During the first three years, students study foundational subjects across disciplines. In years four and five, IPM students study management alongside students of IIM Indore’s two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and follow the same course structure.
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Students who successfully complete the five-year programme will be awarded:
- Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Those who complete the first three years of the programme may choose to exit with a Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) degree.
Internships and practical learning
To strengthen practical exposure, students must complete
- a social internship at the end of Year 2
- a business internship between Years 4 and 5
These internships help develop leadership qualities and strengthen managerial skills through hands-on learning.
Details of the programme, including curriculum and fee structure, are available at https://iimidr.ac.in/ (Go to Programmes > Academic Programmes > Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM))
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should have been born on or after August 01, 2006.
A relaxation of 5 years is provided for candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories.
Applicants must have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing for the examination in 2026
Applicants must also have passed Standard X/SSC.
Candidates who are likely to complete Standard XII/HSC or equivalent by July 31, 2026 may also apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the Admission Document available on the university’s official website (Programmes > Academic Programmes > Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) > Admissions).
Selection procedure
Selection will be based on performance in:
- Aptitude Test (AT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates who do not appear for either the Aptitude Test or the Personal Interview will not be considered for selection.
Eligible candidates will be invited to take the Aptitude Test, which will be conducted tentatively in 39 cities across the country on May 4, 2026 (Monday), from 2 pm to 4 pm
The test will have three sections, each of 40 minutes:
- Quantitative Ability (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ)
- Quantitative Ability (Short Answer Questions – SA)
- Verbal Ability (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ)
Each question carries 4 marks. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer, except in the Quantitative Ability (SA) section, which has no negative marking.
Candidates must attempt the sections in a pre-specified order, which will be the same for all candidates.
Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates who score positive raw scores and meet the minimum cut-off marks in all three sections of the Aptitude Test will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview.
The section-wise cut-off marks will be decided by the Admissions Committee and will vary by category. Details are available on the official website.
Shortlisted candidates will attend the Personal Interview in online or offline mode, as informed by the Institute. The Admissions Committee will also assess consistency and minimum performance across different interview parameters. Candidates failing to meet these requirements will not proceed further.
Final selection and intake
A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on a Composite Score (CS):
- Aptitude Test Score (ATS): 65% weightage
- Personal Interview (PI): 35% weightage
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online at https://iimidr.ac.in/.
The application window is from February 02, 2026 (Monday) to March 14, 2026 (Saturday).
Application fee:
- Rs. 4,130/-
- Rs. 2,065/- for SC/ST/PwD category candidates
The fee must be paid online within the application period.
Provisional admission offers will be made according to Government of India reservation norms. Candidates who are not selected will not receive individual intimation.
The sanctioned intake for the IPM 2026 batch (Domestic Applicants) is 150 students.
Applicants are advised to visit the university website for more information and the latest updates.
Published: 02 Feb 2026, 03:35 pm IST
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