First Rule: Exam Eligibility and College Eligibility Are Different
You may be allowed to sit for an exam but still be ineligible for a particular college.
The safest method is to check the institute’s admission policy before paying any application fee.
Five-Year IPM Eligibility: Latest Completed 2026 Cycle (change 2026 to 2027 and you are good to understand)
| IIM | Board Marks/Subject Rule | Age or Passing-Year Rule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | Pass Class X and XII; no minimum board percentage stated | Born on or after 1 August 2006; Class XII in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 | IPMAT Indore |
| Rohtak | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for SC/ST/DAP | Maximum age of 20 years on 30 June 2026; 25 years for SC/ST | Rohtak IPM AT |
| Ranchi | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for SC/ST/PwD | Check the annual application policy for the passing-year and age conditions | IPMAT Indore |
| Shillong | 70% in Classes X and XII; 65% for SC/ST/DA; Mathematics/Applied Mathematics in Classes XI and XII | Born on or after 1 August 2006; five-year relaxation for SC/ST/DA | IPMAT Indore |
| Amritsar | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for SC/ST/PwD; Mathematics/Applied Mathematics in Class XII | Not over 20 years of age on 1 August 2026; Class XII in 2025 or appearing in 2026 | IPMAT Indore |
| Jammu | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for SC/ST/PwD | Class XII in 2024–26; Class X in 2022 or later | JIPMAT |
| Bodh Gaya | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for SC/ST/Transgender/PwD | Class XII in 2025 or appearing in 2026; Class X in 2023 or later | JIPMAT |
Important Correction
IIM Indore’s official 2026 domestic admission policy required candidates to pass Classes X and XII but did not state a 60% minimum.
Several generic eligibility pages still incorrectly apply a 60% rule to IIM Indore.
Eligibility for Other IIM Undergraduate Programmes
| Programme | Key 2026 Eligibility | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Sirmaur BMS | Current policy uses a 60% academic eligibility floor | IPMAT Indore |
| IIM Sambalpur BS Management & Public Policy | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for reserved categories; English required; maximum age of 20 years on 31 July 2026 | IPMAT Indore + PI |
| IIM Sambalpur BS Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 60% in Classes X and XII; 55% for reserved categories; English and Mathematics in Classes X/XII; maximum age of 20 years | JEE Main + PI |
| IIM Bangalore Residential BSc | Pass Class XII; at least 60% in Mathematics in Class X | IIMB entrance test + PI |
| IIM Bangalore BBA DBE | Pass Class XII; Indian national | IIMB DBE test, CUET GAT or JEE Main in 2026 |
| IIM Kozhikode BMS | Pass Class XII or an eligible diploma after ten years of schooling; any stream; no age limit stated | IIMK BMS AT + PI |
| IIM Mumbai BS | Class XII with Physics and Mathematics; 60% for General/EWS/NC-OBC and 55% for SC/ST/PwD | JEE Main Paper 1 + PI |
| IIM Lucknow BS AI & BA | Indian citizen; Class XII in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; maximum age of 21 years in the 2026 notice | JEE Advanced 2026 |
| IIM Udaipur BBA | Pass Class XII or equivalent in any stream; Indian national | No separate entrance test in 2026 |
Is Mathematics Compulsory for IPMAT?
Mathematics is not compulsory for every programme.
It was not compulsory for eligibility at IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu or IIM Bodh Gaya in 2026.
It was compulsory for the IIM Shillong and IIM Amritsar IPM programmes and for several specialised BS programmes.
Even when Mathematics is not an eligibility subject, the entrance examination still contains Quantitative Aptitude.
What Should a 2027 Aspirant Do?
- Build a shortlist using the 2026 eligibility rules.
- Keep scanned copies of your Class X and XII marksheets, category certificate, photograph and signature ready.
- Recheck the date-of-birth, passing-year and subject requirements when the 2027 notification is released.
- Apply separately to score-accepting institutes before their respective deadlines.
Setwise can make this easier by helping students prepare a target-college checklist alongside their mock-test plan, so an avoidable application or eligibility error does not waste a year of preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Commerce or Humanities students apply for IPMAT?
Yes, Commerce and Humanities students can apply for many programmes. However, subject-specific exceptions must be checked.
Can a dropper take IPMAT?
A dropper can take IPMAT only if the date-of-birth and passing-year requirements of the target institute are satisfied.
Do Class X and XII marks affect selection?
It depends on the institute.
Some institutes use board marks only to determine eligibility, while others include academic performance in shortlisting or the final merit calculation.
Source Check
Official 2026 admission policies of all the listed IIMs.