Top Colleges Accepting IPMAT Score in 2025 (With Cut‑Offs & Fees)

1. Why this guide matters

If you’re an IPMAT 2025 aspirant, you already know that the exam gets you a shot at India’s most coveted five‑year management programs. What’s often tricky, though, is which are the colleges accepting IPMAT score, what cut‑offs you need, and how much the programme will cost. This post pulls the latest public data (Feb‑Apr 2025 releases and institute PDFs) into one place, so you can stop doom‑scrolling and start planning.

Quick‑look table (Gen‑category cut‑off & full‑programme fee)

*Cut‑off = actual 2024 final list OR public expected figure for 2025.
**Fees are the latest official PDFs/web notices; fourth‑ and fifth‑year MBA fees follow the flagship MBA tariff and are subject to annual revision.

2. Decoding cut‑offs: marks vs. composite score

• IIM Indore & Nirma publish sectional cut‑offs (QA‑SA, QA‑MCQ, VA) and a total out of 360.
• IIM Ranchi converts IPMAT marks + 10th/12th + PI into a final score out of 100 (93 for Gen last year).
• IIM Amritsar & IIFT use IPMAT weight (70 % and 40 % respectively) inside a composite formula; hence you’ll only see a total‑score cut‑off.

The safe thumb‑rule for 2025? Target 180+ (≈50 %) for IIM Indore style institutes, 300 + raw marks for Rohtak’s 480‑mark paper, and anything ≥ 60 composite for IIFT Kakinada.

3. Deep‑dive: each college, its vibe, and ROI

IIM Indore – the OG IPM trailblazer

Launched in 2011, Indore still tops every “colleges accepting IPMAT score” wish‑list. The first three years give you a liberal‑arts‑meets‑analytics spine before you merge with the flagship MBA cohort. Expect a 30 LPA average CTC and a peer group as competitive as any IIT campus. Fees for Batch 2025‑30 clock in at ₹ 38.2 lakh (all‑inclusive) Proper Noun.

2025 admissions tip: Sectional prep is non‑negotiable; 2024’s QA‑SA cut‑off doubled to 24, so leave no short‑answer question blank! IMS India

IIM Rohtak – quantitative heavy & corporate‑friendly

Rohtak’s paper is longer (480 marks) and its shortlisting remains the toughest raw‑score bar among colleges accepting IPMAT score. The institute doubled hostel capacity in 2024 and will finish its new 200‑acre campus blocks by mid‑2026. Fees ≈ ₹ 37.6 lakh and average CTC (IPM ’24 exit) already crossed ₹ 19.3 LPA MBA Universe.

2025 watch‑out: expect Gen cut‑off 300‑310 (time management > calculus tricks). IMS India

IIM Ranchi – small cohort, stellar faculty contact

Ranchi runs just 120 seats; your first‑name basis with profs is almost guaranteed. The 93‑point 2024 cut‑off looks deceptively low because Ranchi scales IPMAT marks to 100. In raw IPMAT terms you still need approx 150‑160/360. Fees stand at ₹ 15.93 lakh for years 1‑3; MBA fees follow PGP tariff (~₹ 17.5 lakh) Careers360 Bschool.

IIM Amritsar – the fresh entrant everyone’s tracking

The i‑MBA (integrated MBA) debuted in 2024; Amritsar straight‑up uses IPMAT Indore 2025 scores for 70 % of its composite. With a 25‑30 lakh indicative fee bucket and Punjab’s start‑up ecosystem next door, it’s a solid Plan‑B for anyone narrowly missing Indore. Cut‑off numbers will only surface post‑PI, but insiders peg the safe zone at 175+ IPMAT marks. IIM AmritsariQuanta

IIFT Kakinada – international business from Day 1

IIFT channels its foreign‑trade DNA into a STEM‑flavoured BBA (Business Analytics) + MBA (IB). IPMAT contributes 40 % to the 100‑mark composite; Gen shortlist was 57.98 last year, so a 60‑plus target keeps you safe MBA Universe. Full‑programme fee: ₹ 29.16 lakh Proper Noun. Campus is still in Phase‑2 construction—expect temporary city accommodation in Year 1.

Nirma University – private‑university flexibility

Nirma rides the same sectional cut‑offs (24‑35‑113) used by IIM Indore for 2025 selections Proper Noun. The advantage? ₹ 16‑17 lakh total fee and Ahmedabad’s unbeatable corporate exposure. There’s an early‑exit option after BBA if you want to chase CAT later.

4. Other institutes watching IPMAT trends

• TAPMI Manipal and NALSAR Hyderabad have continued pilot acceptances (PI heavy) but will publish 2025 seat‑matrix only after IPMAT results. IMS India
• IIM Jammu & Bodhgaya stick to JIPMAT, so they’re not in the “colleges accepting IPMAT score” universe despite social‑media confusion.

5. How to choose the right college

1. ROI vs. brand weight: Indore & Rohtak command the heftiest brands, but Nirma’s lower fee means you break even quicker if you plan an early MBA elsewhere.
2. Curriculum fit: IIFT = data + trade; Indore = liberal arts + analytics; Rohtak = quant rigor; pick what resonates with you.
3. Campus completion timelines: If brick‑and‑mortar matters, note that IIFT‑K and Rohtak’s new blocks finish by 2026, Amritsar by 2027.
4. Exit options: Ranchi, IIFT, Nirma all allow a clean BBA exit after Year‑3.

6. 2025 Application Calendar (set reminders!)

(Exact dates from institute portals; always re‑check a week before the deadline.)

7. FAQs

Q1. How many times can I attempt IPMAT?
Unlimited till you cross the age bar (20 years for IIMs; 22 for some privates).

Q2. Does work‑ex help?
No—IPM is 12th‑pass entry; any gap year just needs a valid explanation in PI.

Q3. Is Mathematics compulsory in 12th?
Yes for all IIMs, IIFT & Nirma (business maths counts).

Q4. Are scholarships available?
Every institute on this list runs merit‑cum‑means aid; Indore’s NBFA covers up to 100 % of tuition for families under ₹ 9 lakh income. Proper Noun

Q5. What is a “good” IPMAT score for 2025?
Aim 50 % of total marks for Indore‑pattern papers (≈180/360) and 65 % for Rohtak (≈310/480).

8. Final word

There’s no one‑size‑fits‑all choice among colleges accepting IPMAT score. Start with cut‑offs, weigh the fees, peek at curriculum flavour—and then chase the campus that feels like your people. Crack those sectional cut‑offs, keep your Class 12 grades sparkling, and 2025 could be the year you lock in a management seat five years before the CAT crowd even starts prepping.

Good luck, and see you on campus! 🚀

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