TL;DR: Your IPMAT Rohtak 2026 Verdict
- Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, almost a carbon copy of last year's paper.
- Big Picture: No surprises. No on-screen calculator. Just pure speed and accuracy.
- The Magic Number: A score of 375-385 is a strong bet for a General category interview call.
Ipmat rohtak 2026: first impressions
The dust has settled. IPMAT Rohtak 2026 is done, and the initial verdict is clear: it was a predictable paper. For an exam notorious for wild swings in cutoffs (sometimes jumping by 100 marks), this year felt stable and consistent with 2025.
This stability is good news, but it also means the competition was fierce. With roughly 15,000 serious aspirants fighting for about 190 seats at IIM Rohtak, every single mark counts. The paper stuck to its classic format: 120 questions in 120 minutes, with three sections of 40 questions each. The marking scheme was the standard +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect one.
Section-wise analysis: difficulty & good attempts
Here's a direct breakdown of how each section felt, and what a smart attempt looks like. Speed was the name of the game.
| Section | No. of Questions | Time (Mins) | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts | Safe Score (Marks) | | :—- | :—- | :—- | :—- | :—- | :—- | | Quantitative Ability | 40 | 40 | Easy-Moderate | 32-34 | 115+ | | Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 | Easy-Moderate | 33-35 | 120+ | | Verbal Ability | 40 | 40 | Easy | 35-37 | 130+ | | Overall | 120 | 120 | Easy-Moderate | 100-105 | 375+ |
Quantitative ability
The Quant section was manageable and did not throw any curveballs. The questions were largely dominated by Arithmetic, with familiar topics like Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, and SI/CI making a strong appearance. There were also questions from Algebra, Geometry, and Modern Math, but they were not complex enough to stump a well-prepared student. Success here came down to quick calculation and formula application.
Logical reasoning
LR was balanced and, for many, the deciding section. It was a mix of standard topics including Arrangements (Linear and Circular), Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, and Series Completion. The questions were not conceptually difficult, but they required focus and a systematic approach. Students who had practised a high volume of mocks found this section scoreable within the 40-minute time limit. Those who got stuck on a single puzzle likely lost valuable time.
Verbal ability
This was widely reported as the easiest section of the paper. The Reading Comprehension passages were short and the questions were direct. The vocabulary and grammar questions were straightforward, testing core concepts like synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and sentence correction. Anyone with a decent reading habit and a grasp of fundamental grammar rules could have scored very well here, making it a crucial section to maximize your overall score.
Ipmat rohtak 2026 expected cutoffs: what score gets a call?
This is the question on every future IIMer's mind. Based on our analysis and student feedback, we can make a solid prediction. Let's take a real example from an aspirant: an attempt of 107 questions with 90% accuracy.
Here's the math: 90% of 107 is about 96 correct answers and 11 incorrect ones. The score would be (96 x 4) - (11 x 1) = 384 - 11 = 373 marks. This score is right on the edge, but firmly in the zone for an interview call. It's a strong performance.
"An attempt of 105+ questions with over 90% accuracy puts you in a very strong position for an IIM Rohtak interview call."
Based on this, our prediction for the IPMAT Rohtak 2026 cutoff for the General category is in the 375-385 range. This is an approximate figure based on past trends and the paper's difficulty. Cutoffs for other categories like EWS, OBC, SC, and ST will be lower, but this is the benchmark to aim for.
What's next? your path to IIM rohtak
The exam is over, but the admission battle isn't. Your next steps are critical. Don't relax; it's time to shift gears.
1. Calculate Your Exact Score: The official answer key will be out soon. Once it is, you need to calculate your score accurately. To make this easy, we've built a tool. Use the IPM Careers IPMAT Rohtak Score Calculator to get an instant, precise estimate of your final marks.
2. Start Your Interview Prep Now: Do not wait for the official call letter to land in your inbox. The Personal Interview (PI) round has significant weightage in your final selection. The students who start early have a massive advantage. At IPM Careers, our PI Preparation batches are designed by IIM alumni to get you ready for any question they throw at you.
3. Keep Your Options Open: While you wait for the Rohtak results, ensure your prep for other top exams like JIPMAT, NPAT, and SET is on track. A smart aspirant always has multiple top-tier college options.
For a more detailed discussion of the paper, you can watch our full video analysis on YouTube.
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FAQs
What is the expected cutoff for IPMAT Rohtak 2026?+
Based on our initial analysis of the paper's difficulty and student attempts, a score in the range of 375-385 should be a safe score for a General category student to expect a Personal Interview call from IIM Rohtak. This translates to about 96-98 net correct answers.
Was the IPMAT Rohtak 2026 paper difficult?+
No, the overall difficulty level of the IPMAT Rohtak 2026 paper was Easy to Moderate. It was very similar in structure and difficulty to the previous year's exam, with no major surprises in any of the three sections.
I attempted 100 questions in IPMAT Rohtak. Will I get an interview call?+
Whether you get a call depends entirely on your accuracy. If you have 95% accuracy (95 correct, 5 incorrect), your score is 375, which gives you a strong chance. However, with 85% accuracy (85 correct, 15 incorrect), your score drops to 325, which is likely below the cutoff. Use a score predictor to confirm your estimated marks.