IIFT IPMAT Admission 2025: Eligibility, Seats, Process

Overview: IIFT IPMAT admission requires a minimum of 60% in 10+2 and considers IPMAT Indore scores for selection. Know key details to boost your chances of admission.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kakinada, is one of the best management institutes in India. In addition to its MBA program, it also offers a five-year integrated program in Management.

Most importantly, you do not have to appear for an additional entrance exam; IIFT accepts the IPMAT Indore scores. 

The article walks you through the IIFT IPMAT admission process.

Latest Update: Finally, the wait is over; IIFT Kakinada IPM forms are out & the last date to apply is 30th April 2025.

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IIFT IPM Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before learning about the IIFT IPMAT Admission process, let's look at the eligibility criteria.

Here are the eligibility requirements for the IIFT IPMAT admission process 2025: 

Category	Criteria
Qualification	Candidates should have passed the 10+2/XII/HSC examination in the arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or more in 2023 or 2024 or appear in 2025.   The candidate must have passed the 10th class examination with 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) Also, the candidate should not have passed class 10 before 2021.
Age	The candidate should have been born on or after August 01, 2005 (5 years of relaxation will be given to the candidates from the SC/ST/PwD category born on or after August 01, 2000).
Mandatory Subjects	Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics Business Statistics is a mandatory subject at the class 12 level.

Note: IIFT will use the score of the IPMAT 2025 examination conducted by IIM-Indore to shortlist/select the candidates.

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IIFT IPMAT Admissions 2025

Let's get back to IIFT IPMAT Admission in detail now.

The program launched last September 2022 on the temporary campus of IIFT Kakinada IPM at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh).

The IIFT IPM program is offered based on IPMAT Indore scores conducted by IIM Indore. 

To be admitted to the IIFT integrated program, you must complete the application form and obtain valid scores on the IPMAT examination. 

IIFT IPM Integrated 5-year BBA – MBA Course Details

• The IPMAT curriculum integrates management education with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to provide young people with managerial and decision-making skills (STEM). 
• The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will award candidates who complete the Integrated Course in Management requirements the Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) degree after the first three years and Master of Business Administration (International Business) after completing the last two years.
• The IPM program's first three years will be based on a semester system, while its final two years will be based on a trimester system (as per the prevailing two-year full-time MBA course structure).

IIFT IPM Selection Process and Seat Matrix 2025

The selection process plays a crucial role in the IIFT IPMAT Admission 2025.

A merit list will be created based on a candidate's IPMAT 2025 score from IIM-Indore, academic profile from class 10, and gender diversity to choose a candidate for the IIFT IPMAT admission process.

Selection Criteria 

Parameters	Scores
Entrance test score	78
Gender Diversity (M=0, F=2)	2
Academic Consistency* (10th)	20
Total	100

*Marks for Academic Consistency in 10th will be calculated as per the following score

Percent score in 10th Std. Exam	Rating Score
> 55 and <= 60	4
> 60 and <= 70	6
> 70 and <= 80	10
> 80 and <= 90	16
> 90	20

Candidates who have cleared the cut-offs will be selected for the IIFT IPMAT admission process.

Category	Cut-off Marks
General	65.767
Gen-EWS / OBC(NCL)	60.767
SC / ST / PwD	55.767

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Aptitude Test Score (ATS)

The institute does not take into account the raw IPMAT score; instead, it considers ATS scores, as outlined below for IPMAT 2024:

Category	Count	Minimum ATS	Maximum ATS
General	312	44.91094	86.33472
EWS	78	30.63411	71.73404
NC-OBC	239	21.89018	69.87191
PwD	31	1.14504	46.79910
SC	115	14.83345	55.40279
ST	49	0.37879	49.85253
Total	824	-

IIFT IPMAT Seats for Admission

​For the IIFT Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) 2025–30 batch at the Kakinada campus, the seat intake is set at 60 seats, with reservations applicable as per Government of India norms

IIFT IPM Fees and Accommodation 2025

Year	Fees
The first three years	Rs. 4,00,000 p.a. (Mess and Hostel not included)
Last two years	Depending on the MBA fees at the time of admission to the MBA program (That would be around Rs. 20,00,000 total for both years).

The program is a residential program (It is compulsory to stay at the allocated hostel).

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IIFT IPMAT Admission 2025 Important Dates 

Just as with IIFT IPMAT Admission, knowing the exam dates is important.

The exam dates for IPMAT Indore have been published.

The table below has information related to the important dates. 

Events	Dates
Release of notification and IIFT IPM application form	April 4, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online for IPMAT Indore	April 1, 2025
Last Date to Apply for IIFT’s IPM 2024-29	April 30, 2025 (Announced)
IPM Aptitude Test 2025 by IIM Indore	May 12, 2025

Visit the official website to learn about the latest updates related to the 5-year integrated programs. 

The offer letter for IIFT IPMAT admission will provide applicants with information about the dorms (such as single or double occupancy, dorm and mess expenses, etc.) at the time of IIFT IPM admission. 

Although new, IIFT Kakinada’s IPM program has been getting traction, and thus, the competition is increasing steeply.

The first step towards getting into this program is to understand its eligibility, admission, and application process, which this article outlines.

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Key Takeaways:

• IIFT IPMAT Admission: IIFT accepts IPMAT Indore scores for its five-year integrated management program.
• Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have 10+2 education with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) and be born on or after August 1, 2005. Math/Business Math is mandatory at the class 12 level.
• Program Details: The program offers a BBA in Business Analytics after three years and an MBA in International Business after five years.
• Selection Criteria: Selection is based on IPMAT scores, academic profile, and gender diversity, with a merit list created for IIFT IPMAT admission.
• Fees and Accommodation: Fees are Rs. 4,00,000 per annum for the first three years and around Rs. 20,00,000 for the last two years. The program is residential, requiring students to stay in the hostel.

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