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🏛️ NTA — National Testing Agency
✅ IIM Jammu · IIM Bodh Gaya
🇮🇳 National Level Entrance Exam
JIPMAT 2026
5-Year IPM Admission
IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya
Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya
Direct entry to 5-Year BBA+MBA Integrated Programme in Management after Class 12
📅 Registration Open
16 April 2026
🔴 Last Date to Apply
10 May 2026
💳 Fee Payment Deadline
11 May 2026
✏️ Exam Date
07 June 2026
⏰ Exam Time
3:00–5:30 PM
⏰ Countdown to Last Date — 10 May 2026 (11:50 PM)
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🟣 LIVE: JIPMAT 2026 Registration Open from 16 April 2026 · Last Date: 10 May 2026 (11:50 PM) · Fee Payment: 11 May 2026 · Correction Window: 12–14 May 2026 · CBT Exam: 07 June 2026 | 3:00–5:30 PM · Apply at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT
📝100 QsTotal Questions
📊400 MarksMax Score
⏱️150 MinDuration
🏫260 SeatsTotal Intake
📅10 MayLast Date
📍75+ CitiesExam Centres
About JIPMAT 2026
JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for admission to their prestigious 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). Clearing JIPMAT allows you to secure a place in an IIM directly after Class 12 — without waiting for a separate MBA entrance exam after graduation. The IPM programme combines a BBA and an MBA into a single, seamless 5-year journey at an IIM campus.
🎯 Direct IIM Entry After Class 12
Skip the traditional BBA + 2 years work + CAT route. Get into an IIM at 17-18 years age with JIPMAT.
🏫 2 Prestigious IIMs
IIM Jammu (140 seats) and IIM Bodh Gaya (120 seats) — total 260 seats for JIPMAT 2026.
💻 Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Online exam at 75+ cities across India. 100 MCQs in 150 minutes. No sectional time limit.
🎓 BBA + MBA in 5 Years
Graduate with an MBA from IIM in just 5 years. Excellent placements at top companies after the programme.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose | Admission to 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Exam Date 2026 | 07 June 2026 (3:00 PM – 5:30 PM) |
| Application Dates | 16 April 2026 to 10 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Participating Institutes | IIM Jammu (140 seats) · IIM Bodh Gaya (120 seats) — Total 260 seats |
| Official Portal | exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT |
| Language | English only |
| No Interview Round | Admission to IPM is based on JIPMAT score + cutoffs + gender diversity (NO PI/WAT round at NTA level; institutes have their own process) |
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2026 Highlight: The JIPMAT 2026 notification was released on 16 April 2026 — slightly delayed from previous years (which started in February). This year's exam is on 07 June 2026 — giving more preparation time than the 2025 exam held in April.
Important Dates – JIPMAT 2026
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Official JIPMAT 2026 Schedule
Notification Released Official
16 April 2026
NTA released official JIPMAT 2026 notification & opened applications
Application Window Open Active
16 April 2026
Registration started at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT
🔴 Last Date — Online Application DEADLINE
10 May 2026
Up to 11:50 PM — Do NOT miss this date!
Last Date — Fee Payment Pay by
11 May 2026
Application incomplete without fee payment confirmation
Correction Window 3 Days
12–14 May 2026
Limited corrections allowed at jipmat.nta.ac.in. No extra fee charged.
City Intimation Slip
To be announced
To be notified on official JIPMAT website after registration closes
Admit Card Download
To be announced
NTA will announce the exact date; download from official JIPMAT portal
JIPMAT 2026 Exam CBT
07 June 2026
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Computer-Based Test · 75+ exam cities across India
Result Declaration
To be announced
Results published on official NTA JIPMAT website in PDF format
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DON'T WAIT: The last date is 10 May 2026 at 11:50 PM for form submission and 11 May 2026 for fee payment. After successful fee payment, download the confirmation page. Application is complete ONLY after payment confirmation. Use the correction window (12–14 May) for fixing errors.
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NTA Notice: Exact dates for admit card, answer key, and result are published on the official website after the registration phase. Regularly check exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT for the latest updates.
Eligibility Criteria – JIPMAT 2026
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Class 12 Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 / XII / HSC examination in any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science) from a recognised Central/State Board (CBSE, CISCE, State Boards etc.) in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026 (must pass by 31 July 2026). |
| Class 10 Passing Year | Must have passed Class 10 in the year 2022 or later (NTA bulletin). Note: IIM Jammu requires Class 10 in 2022 or later; IIM Bodh Gaya requires Class 10 in 2023 or later — verify individually with each institute. |
| Marks – General / OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS | Minimum 60% aggregate marks in both Class 10 and Class 12. (A score of 59.9% does NOT qualify for General category.) |
| Marks – SC / ST / PwD (PwBD) | Minimum 55% aggregate marks in both Class 10 and Class 12. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit for JIPMAT 2026. However, passing year criteria (Class 10 in 2022+ and Class 12 in 2024/2025/2026) effectively limit applicants to young recent pass-outs. |
| Stream / Subject | Any stream — Arts, Commerce, or Science. No specific subject requirement at 10+2 level. |
| Percentage Calculation | Based on the Board's regulations. If no specific Board rule exists, aggregate of ALL subjects in the marksheet is considered for percentage calculation. |
| Nationality | Indian nationals. Foreign nationals/International students are also eligible (different application fee applies). |
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Any Stream Students Eligible: Commerce, Arts, and Science students — all can apply for JIPMAT 2026. There is no specific subject requirement. Focus is on Class 10 and Class 12 aggregate percentage.
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Institute-Specific Rules: The NTA sets the general eligibility for the exam. However, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya may have additional/different eligibility rules for final IPM admission. Always check both iimjammu.ac.in and iimbg.ac.in individually before applying.
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Appearing Candidates: Students currently appearing in Class 12 (2026 batch) can apply. They must pass Class 12 by 31 July 2026 with required marks for the admission to be confirmed. NTA accepts applications from appearing candidates, but final admission depends on Class 12 results.
Application Fee – JIPMAT 2026
General / OBC-NCL
Indian Candidates
Indian Candidates
₹2,200
Non-refundable · Online payment only
SC / ST / PwD / GEN-EWS / Transgender
Indian Candidates
Indian Candidates
₹1,100
5% marks relaxation also applicable
International Candidates
Outside India
Outside India
₹10,000
For candidates applying from outside India
Correction Window Fee
12–14 May 2026
12–14 May 2026
₹0
No additional fee for corrections during window
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Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card (Rupay / Visa / MasterCard / Maestro) · Credit Card · Net Banking · UPI / BHIM. Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Download and save the payment confirmation page / fee receipt immediately after payment.
Documents Required During Application
Class 10 Marksheet (for marks & passing year)
Class 12 Marksheet (for appearing/passed candidates)
Passport-size Photograph (JPEG/JPG, 10–200 KB, white background)
Candidate's Signature (JPEG/JPG, 4–30 KB)
Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Email ID (active)
Active Mobile Number
Date of Birth Proof
Exam Pattern – JIPMAT 2026 (CBT)
📊 JIPMAT 2026 At a Glance
100
Total Questions (MCQ)
400
Maximum Marks
150
Minutes Duration (2.5 Hrs)
+4
Marks per Correct Answer
−1
Penalty per Wrong Answer
75+
Exam Cities Across India
Section-Wise Breakdown
📐 Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
33
Questions · 132 Marks · Class 10 level Maths. Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Mensuration.
📊 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
33
Questions · 132 Marks · Data interpretation, logical puzzles, series, coding-decoding, syllogisms.
📖 Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
34
Questions · 136 Marks · RC passages, grammar, vocabulary, para-jumbles, sentence correction.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) — 4 options, 1 correct answer |
| Total Questions | 100 (QA: 33 + DILR: 33 + VARC: 34) |
| Total Marks | 400 marks |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Sectional Time Limit | No sectional time limit — Candidates can attempt any section in any order within the total 150 minutes |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks per correct answer |
| Wrong Answer | −1 mark per wrong answer (Negative Marking applies) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks (No penalty for leaving blank) |
| Language | English only |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate — based on Class 10 and 12 standard concepts |
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Strategy Tip: Since there is NO sectional time limit, you can attempt sections in any order. Start with your strongest section to build confidence and score. Attempt all questions you're sure about — penalty is only −1 for wrong answers while correct answers give +4, so the risk-reward ratio is favourable.
Syllabus – JIPMAT 2026
📐 Section 1: Quantitative Aptitude (QA) — 33 Questions (132 Marks)
Based on Class 10 Maths curriculum. Focus on fundamentals, accuracy, and speed.
📏 Arithmetic
Percentage · Profit & Loss · Simple & Compound Interest · Time, Speed & Distance · Time & Work · Ratio & Proportion · Averages · Mixtures & Alligations
📐 Algebra
Linear Equations · Quadratic Equations · Inequalities · Sequences & Series · Surds & Indices · Logarithms
📐 Geometry & Mensuration
Triangles · Circles · Quadrilaterals · Area & Volume of 2D & 3D figures · Coordinate Geometry basics
📊 Number System & Statistics
HCF & LCM · Divisibility Rules · Number Properties · Mean, Median, Mode · Permutation & Combination · Probability · Set Theory
📊 Section 2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) — 33 Questions (132 Marks)
Tests ability to interpret data and apply logical reasoning. Mix of DI sets and LR puzzles.
📊 Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs · Line Graphs · Pie Charts · Tables · Caselets · Mixed Graphs · Data Sufficiency
🔍 Logical Reasoning
Series · Coding-Decoding · Blood Relations · Direction Sense · Syllogisms · Analogies · Odd One Out · Rankings
🧩 Puzzles & Arrangement
Seating Arrangement · Linear Arrangement · Circular Arrangement · Scheduling · Logical Deductions
📖 Section 3: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) — 34 Questions (136 Marks)
Tests English language skills — comprehension, grammar, vocabulary. Largest section by questions.
📖 Reading Comprehension
2–3 RC passages · Inference questions · Main idea · Author's tone · Vocabulary in context · Specific detail questions
✍️ Verbal Ability
Fill in the Blanks · Sentence Correction · Error Identification · Word Meaning / Synonyms / Antonyms · Idioms & Phrases
🔡 Sentence Skills
Para-jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement) · Para Completion · Odd Sentence Out · Sentence Summary
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Preparation Tip: QA is based on Class 10 Maths — master NCERT first. For VARC, read English newspapers & editorials daily. DILR requires regular practice with mock tests and past JIPMAT papers. Practice with previous year papers (2021–2025) for best results.
IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya – Seats & Selection
🏫 IIM Jammu – IPM 2026-31
Total Seats140
Class 10 Passing Year2022 or later
Class 12 Year2024/2025/2026
Min. Marks (Gen/OBC/EWS)60%
Min. Marks (SC/ST/PWD)55%
Selection ProcessJIPMAT Score + Cutoff + Gender Diversity
Expected Cutoff (2025 ref.)~310/400
Websiteiimjammu.ac.in
🏫 IIM Bodh Gaya – IPM 2026-31
Total Seats120
Class 10 Passing Year2023 or later
Class 12 Year2024/2025/2026
Min. Marks (Gen/OBC/EWS)60%
Min. Marks (SC/ST/PWD)55%
Selection ProcessJIPMAT Score + Cutoff + Gender Diversity
Expected Cutoff (2025 ref.)~300/400
Websiteiimbg.ac.in
Reservation of Seats
| Category | IIM Jammu | IIM Bodh Gaya | Reservation % |
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| General (Open) | ~56 seats | ~48 seats | 40% |
| Other Backward Classes – NCL (OBC-NCL) | As per Govt. of India norms | 27% | |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | As per Govt. of India norms | 15% | |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | As per Govt. of India norms | 7.5% | |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | As per Govt. of India norms | 10% | |
| Person with Disability (PwD) | Horizontal reservation across all categories | 5% (horizontal) | |
Merit List & Selection Process
After JIPMAT 2026 results are declared by NTA, each participating institute (IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya) prepares its own merit list based on:
| Component | Details |
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| JIPMAT Score | Main criterion — score and sectional cutoffs as set by each IIM individually |
| Sectional Cutoffs | Both IIMs set minimum sectional cutoffs in each section (QA, DILR, VARC). Must clear all sectional cutoffs AND overall cutoff. |
| Gender Diversity | Both IIMs factor in gender diversity while preparing the final merit list |
| 10th & 12th Scores | Profile rating based on academic performance may be considered during final admission round |
| Personal Interview / WAT | No NTA-level interview. Individual IIMs may have their own additional selection rounds — check respective IIM websites. |
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Important: Both IIMs have independent cutoffs and admission policies. A single JIPMAT registration/application is valid for both institutes. Expected overall cutoffs (based on 2025 reference): IIM Bodh Gaya: ~300/400 · IIM Jammu: ~310/400. Always verify latest cutoffs from official institute websites.
How to Apply – JIPMAT 2026 (Step by Step)
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LAST DATE: 10 May 2026 (11:50 PM) · Fee Payment: 11 May 2026
Apply at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT or jipmat.nta.ac.in — Do NOT wait for the last day!
Apply at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT or jipmat.nta.ac.in — Do NOT wait for the last day!
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Visit Official Portal
Go to exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT or jipmat.nta.ac.in. Click on "New Registration for JIPMAT 2026". Also download and read the official Information Bulletin carefully before starting.
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Register with Basic Details
Enter your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Note down the system-generated Application Number and password. These will be your login credentials throughout the process.
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Login & Fill Application Form
Login with Application Number and password. Fill all sections: Personal Information · Academic Details (Class 10 & 12 marks, Board, passing year) · Contact Details · Exam Centre Preferences (select up to 4 cities) · Category (General/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD) · Programme Choices (IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, or both).
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Upload Photo & Signature
Upload recent passport-size photograph (JPEG/JPG · 10–200 KB · white background · clearly visible face). Upload Signature (JPEG/JPG · 4–30 KB · black ink on white paper). Ensure images are clear and meet specified dimensions.
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Pay Application Fee Online
Gen/OBC-NCL: ₹2,200 · SC/ST/PwD/EWS/Transgender: ₹1,100 · International: ₹10,000. Pay via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. The application is treated as COMPLETE only after successful fee payment. Download and save the payment receipt.
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Submit & Download Confirmation
Review all filled details carefully before final submission. After submission, download the Confirmation Page with all filled details and keep it safely. Note your Application Number for future reference.
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Use Correction Window (if needed)
If you need to correct any details, the Correction Window is open from 12–14 May 2026. Visit jipmat.nta.ac.in → "Correction Window" → Login → Make changes → Save. No additional fee charged for corrections. However, certain key fields may not be editable — review your form carefully before final submission.
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Download Admit Card
Admit card will be available on the official JIPMAT/NTA website (dates to be announced). Download using Application Number and password. Print and carry to the exam centre along with a valid government-issued Photo ID.
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Appear for JIPMAT CBT Exam
07 June 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Report to exam centre at least 1 hour before exam time. Carry: Admit Card printout + valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport). 100 MCQs · 150 minutes · +4/−1 marking · No sectional time limit.
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Check Results & Apply to IIMs
JIPMAT 2026 results published at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT. Scorecard includes section-wise and overall percentile. Based on score, apply/respond to admission offers from IIM Jammu and/or IIM Bodh Gaya separately as per their individual processes.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid: (1) Entering wrong Class 10/12 marks or passing year — check your marksheets carefully. (2) Uploading incorrect photo (with background, sunglasses). (3) Not downloading the confirmation page after payment. (4) Missing fee payment deadline (11 May 2026) even after form submission. (5) Not checking both IIM websites for their specific eligibility and cutoffs.
Contact & Official Links
NTA JIPMAT 2026 – Official Contacts
📞 NTA Helpline
For exam-related queries
🕐10 AM – 5 PM (Working days)
🌐 Official Links
📅 Quick Dates Reference
📋 Registration Open: 16 April 2026
🔴 Last Date (Form): 10 May 2026 · 11:50 PM
💳 Fee Payment: 11 May 2026
✏️ Correction Window: 12–14 May 2026
🎯 Exam Date: 07 June 2026
⏰ Exam Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🔴 Last Date (Form): 10 May 2026 · 11:50 PM
💳 Fee Payment: 11 May 2026
✏️ Correction Window: 12–14 May 2026
🎯 Exam Date: 07 June 2026
⏰ Exam Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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For queries: Always check the official JIPMAT NTA portal at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT for the most up-to-date information. NTA does NOT communicate via SMS/calls/WhatsApp. Beware of fake websites or third-party fee-collecting sites.
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For educational guidance only. Verify all final details from the official NTA JIPMAT portal and individual IIM websites before applying.
For educational guidance only. Verify all final details from the official NTA JIPMAT portal and individual IIM websites before applying.
