The importance of Class 12 marks in IPMAT eligibility and selection varies between IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak. Both follow different rules for Class 12 eligibility and marks calculation, so it's important to know the exact requirement before you apply.
For IIM Indore, you must pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination, but no minimum percentage is required. In contrast, IIM Rohtak requires a minimum of 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, and 55% for SC, ST and DAP candidates. The two institutes also calculate the Class 12 percentage differently.
With the IPMAT 2027 notification yet to be released, the criteria discussed below are based on the 2026 admission cycle.
The following are the expected Class 12 eligibility requirements for IPMAT 2027:
|
IIM |
Minimum Class 12 requirement |
Class 12 percentage calculation |
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IIM Indore – Domestic Applicants |
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Aggregate marks of all subjects appearing on the mark sheet/grade sheet |
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IIM Indore – International Applicants |
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Aggregate marks of all subjects appearing on the mark sheet/grade sheet |
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IIM Rohtak |
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Aggregate marks of any best five subjects |
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For IIM Indore, the Class 12 requirement is expected to be different from the commonly quoted 60% benchmark.
If you are applying for the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), you must have passed Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent examination. The eligibility criteria do not prescribe a minimum Class 12 percentage.
|
Criteria |
Expected Requirement 2027 |
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Class 12 qualification |
Passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent |
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Minimum Class 12 percentage |
No minimum percentage |
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Class 12 appearing candidates |
Eligible, subject to fulfilling the prescribed conditions |
IIM Indore uses the aggregate marks of all subjects appearing on the Class 12 mark sheet or grade sheet to calculate the percentage. This calculation applies irrespective of the candidate's Board regulations.
For example, if a student's Class 12 mark sheet contains six subjects, the calculation is based on the aggregate of all six subjects.
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Calculation factor |
IIM Indore |
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Subjects considered |
All subjects appearing on the mark sheet/grade sheet |
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Board's own calculation rule |
IIM Indore's calculation method applies irrespective of Board regulations |
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Grade/grade-point system |
Converted according to the procedure certified by the Board/Competent Authority |
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International board |
Applicable documentation/conversion requirements apply |
International applicants must also meet the Class 12 qualification requirements specified by IIM Indore. This is because IIM Indore has a separate admission route for candidates holding foreign passports.
International applicants must have passed Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent examination, with no separate minimum Class 12 percentage.
|
Criteria |
International applicants |
|
Class 12 qualification |
Passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent |
|
Minimum Class 12 percentage |
No minimum percentage |
|
SAT requirement |
Minimum 1300/1600 |
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Class 12 percentage calculation |
Aggregate of all subjects on mark sheet/grade sheet |
|
Grade/grade-point conversion |
As certified by the Board/Competent Authority |
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Foreign-board candidates (IGCSE/IB) |
IB Indian Percentage Transcript required, as applicable. |
The IPMAT 12th percentage is not a separate component of IIM Indore's final Composite Score.
After the aptitude test and Personal Interview stages, the final Composite Score is calculated using the following weightage:
|
Selection Component |
Weightage |
|
Aptitude Test Score (ATS) |
65% |
|
Personal Interview (PI) |
35% |
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Total |
100% |
Yes. Students who are likely to complete Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent examination by the prescribed deadline can apply, subject to meeting the applicable eligibility conditions.
If the candidate is selected, admission is offered provisionally. During registration, the candidate must produce the required Standard X and Standard XII/equivalent mark sheets along with the school leaving certificate or migration certificate. Failure to produce the required documents can result in cancellation of the provisional admission offer.
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For IPMAT 2027, IIM Rohtak's Class 12 requirement is expected to follow the latest available criteria until any specific notification is released.
Candidates in the General, EWS and NC-OBC categories must have at least 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12/HSC or equivalent examinations. SC, ST and DAP candidates must have at least 55% in both. For candidates belonging to the SC, ST or DAP category, the minimum requirement is 55%.
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Candidate category |
Minimum Class 12 percentage |
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General |
60% |
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EWS |
|
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NC-OBC |
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SC |
55% |
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ST |
|
|
DAP |
IIM Rohtak uses a specific method to calculate the Class 12 percentage. The percentage is calculated using the aggregate marks of the best five subjects appearing on the mark sheet or grade sheet, irrespective of the regulations followed by the candidate's Board.
|
IPMAT 12th percentage calculation |
IIM Rohtak |
|
Subjects considered |
Any best five subjects appearing on the mark sheet/grade sheet |
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Board's calculation method |
IIM Rohtak's prescribed best-five method applies |
|
Letter grades/grade points |
Converted according to the procedure certified by the Board/Competent Authority |
Yes. Class 12 academic performance contributes to 20% of IIM Rohtak's final merit calculation.
|
Selection component |
Weightage |
|
IPM Aptitude Test Score |
55% |
|
Personal Interview |
15% |
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Class 10/SSC or equivalent |
10% |
|
Class 12/HSC or equivalent |
20% |
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Total |
100% |
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