IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Qualification, Age Limit, Criteria for International Candidates

IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test) eligibility criteria for 2026 define the academic and demographic requirements for aspirants seeking admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management. Indian candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025, achieving a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved categories).

International Baccalaureate (IB) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) qualifications are also recognized, with equivalence determined by the respective school and the university. Candidates must be under 20 years of age as of July 1, 2026 (22 years for SC/ST/PwD). There is no specific minimum score required to appear in the IPMAT 2026 itself; admissions are based on overall performance including the written test, academic background, and personal interview.

IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Qualification

Candidates aspiring for IPMAT 2026 must satisfy the following academic qualification requirements:

Class 10: Must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent exam.
Class 12: Should have completed or be appearing in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), 10+2, or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
Minimum Marks (General/OBC/EWS): 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.
Minimum Marks (SC/ST/PwD): 55% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12.
Stream Eligibility: All streams, Science, Commerce, Arts, are eligible; no specialisation required in Class 12.

IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Important Points

Provisional Admission: If you're appearing for your Class 12 exams in 2026, you can usually apply on a provisional basis. Your admission will be confirmed only if you meet the required minimum percentage once your results are declared.

Best Five Subjects: Your marks are typically calculated based on the best five subjects in both Class 10 and Class 12.

Conversion: If your board follows a grading system, your percentage will be derived using the official conversion formula provided by the board.

IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit

You may also check the age limit in IPMAT eligibility criteria 2026 as stated in the table below:

Category	Date of Birth Requirement	Age Relaxation
General / NC-OBC / EWS	Born on or after August 1, 2006	No relaxation
SC / ST / PwD	Born on or after August 1, 2001	5-year relaxation on upper age limit

IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: International Candidates

For IPMAT 2026, international candidates are typically eligible if they have completed Class XII or its equivalent from a recognized board in 2024, 2025, or are appearing in 2026. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of 60% marks in both Class X and XII, while those from reserved categories must have at least 55%. Applicants should be born on or after August 1, 2006, with applicable age relaxation for reserved category candidates. Additionally, international applicants may apply via the SAT route, with a minimum required score of 1300 out of 1600.

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	- Passed Class XII/HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 - Passed Class X/SSC with required minimum marks - International candidates from IGCSE or IB boards are eligible
Age Limit	- Born on or after August 1, 2006 - Maximum age: 20 years as of June 30, 2026 - Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC, ST, and PwD candidates
Minimum Percentage	- General, NC-OBC, EWS: Minimum 60% in both Class X and XII - SC, ST, PwD: Minimum 55% in both Class X and XII

You may also check our IPMAT Registration 2026 page to learn about the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans. To apply under the General, NC-OBC, or EWS categories, you must have been born on or after August 1, 2006. If you're applying under SC/ST/PwD, you get a 5‑year relaxation, meaning you can be born on or after August 1, 2001.

Ans. Yes. For General/OBC/EWS, you need at least 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and 12. For SC/ST/PwD, the requirement is 55% aggregate in each.

Ans. Absolutely. You can apply provisionally while awaiting your Class 12 results. However, your admission will be confirmed only after you meet the minimum percentage criteria once your results are out.

Ans. No, there is no restriction on the academic stream for IPMAT 2026. Whether you studied Science, Commerce, or Arts in Class 12, you are eligible to apply. You just need to meet the required age and minimum percentage criteria to qualify.

Ans. Your grades must be converted to percentage marks using the board or school’s official grading conversion method. For boards like IB or IGCSE, you'll need an Indian percentage equivalence certificate.

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