What is JIPMAT Exam?
The Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. The program combines a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), designed for students with managerial and leadership potential directly after Class 12. Below are the key details for JIPMAT 2026 based on available information and trends from previous years.
Link to apply for JIPMAT 2026 :- https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/
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Key Details at a Glance
- Notification Release : Expected in February 2026 (likely the first or second week, based on trends).
- Conducting Institute : National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Registration Window:
- Starts : Second week of February 2026
- Ends : Third week of March 2026
- Admit Card Release : Expected in the fourth week of April 2026
- Exam Date : Tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of April 2026
- Answer Key Release Date :
- Provisional Answer Key : Expected in late April 2026 or first week of May 2026.
- Objection Window : Expected in late April 2026 or early May 2026.
- Final Answer Key : Expected in late May 2026
- Expected Result Date : May 2026
JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
To be eligible for JIPMAT 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification :
- Class 12 : Candidates must have passed 10+2/XII/HSC or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026 (must complete by July 31, 2026).
- Class 10 : Must have passed in 2021 or later (IIM Jammu) or 2022 or later (IIM Bodh Gaya).
- Minimum Marks :
- General: 60% in both Class 10 and 12.
- SC/ST/PwD: 55% in both Class 10 and 12.
- Marks calculation is based on the respective board’s regulations; if none, aggregate marks of all subjects are considered.
Age Limit :
- General : Born on or after August 1, 2005.
- SC, ST, PwD : Born on or after August 1, 2000.
- Appearing Candidates : Those appearing for Class 12 in 2026 are eligible, provided they meet the passing criteria by July 31, 2026.
- Recognized Boards : Includes CBSE, CISCE, State Boards, two-year Pre-University exams, NIOS, or State Board of Open Schooling (with at least five subjects, including English).
- International Applicants : Students from international schools (e.g., IGCSE, IB) are eligible if they meet equivalent qualifications.
Reservation :
- GEN-EWS: 10%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- PwD: 5% (within each category)
JIPMAT Registration 2026
- The registration process for JIPMAT 2026 is expected to be online-only. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Registration Period : Likely starts in February 2026 and ends in March 2026.
- Application Process :
- Visit the official website: https://jipmat.nta.ac.in/.
- Click on “New Registration” and provide details like name, date of birth, email, and mobile number to generate an application number.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam centre preferences.
- Upload scanned documents
- Photograph (10–200 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Signature (4–30 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- PwD certificate, if applicable (50–300 KB)
- Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC-NCL: ₹2,000
- GEN-EWS/SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: ₹1,000
- Outside India: ₹10,000
- Correction Window : Expected in March 2026 for modifying details.
- Important Notes :
- No offline submission is allowed.
- Keep a printout of the confirmation page for reference.
- Applying for JIPMAT automatically includes applications for both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- The JIPMAT 2026 exam structure is as follows:
- Mode : Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration : 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Total Questions : 100 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 33 | +4 | 132 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 33 | +4 | 132 |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | +4 | 136 |
Total | 100 | — | 400 |
Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer
- No negative marking for unattempt questions
- Medium : English only
- Sectional Time Limit : None; candidates can navigate across sections freely.
JIPMAT Exam Date 2026
- Tentative Date : Fourth week of April 2026 (e.g., April 26, 2026, based on trends).
- Notification Release : Expected in February 2026.
- Exact Date : To be confirmed in the official NTA notification.
JIPMAT Exam Timings 2026
- Expected Timing : 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (based on previous years).
- Duration : 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
- Candidates should check the admit card for exact timings and reporting instructions.
JIPMAT Syllabus 2026
- The JIPMAT syllabus covers three sections with topics up to Class 10–12 level:
Section | Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Algebra, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, HCF–LCM, Square & Cube Roots, Averages, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Geometry, Mensuration, Probability, Set Theory, Trigonometry, Simple Equations, Numbers |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Pie Charts, Venn Diagrams, Data Arrangement, Data Sufficiency |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Reading Comprehension (Inference, Tone, Summary), Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Idioms, Phrases, Error Spotting, Articles, Prepositions |
JIPMAT IIMs And Non-IIMs List with Programs
Institute | Program | Seats (Approx.) | Notes |
IIM Jammu | 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | 140 | Dual-degree (BBA + MBA) |
IIM Bodh Gaya | 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | 120 | Dual-degree (BBA + MBA) |
TAPMI, Manipal (Non-IIM) | IPM / Similar Program | Not officially fixed | Accepts JIPMAT scores (confirm via official website) |
Program Highlights :
- The IPM is a dual-degree program (BBA + MBA).
- Students have the option to exit after 3 years with a BBA or continue for 5 years to earn an MBA.
JIPMAT Exam Centres in India
JIPMAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in approximately 76 cities across India. Candidates can select their preferred exam centres during registration. Below is a list of some key cities (based on previous years):
- North: Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Noida, Panipat, Patiala, Prayagraj, Shimla, Srinagar, Varanasi.
- South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam.
- East: Bhagalpur, Bhubaneswar, Bokaro, Gaya, Guwahati, Imphal, Itanagar, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Rourkela, Shillong, Siliguri.
- West: Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Rajkot, Surat, Udaipur, Vadodara.
- Central/Other: Agartala, Agra, Aizawl, Amritsar, Baramulla, Berhampur, Bilaspur, Cuttack, Gangtok, Hubli-Dharwad, Jodhpur, Kohima, Kurnool, Panaji, Raipur, Solapur.
- Candidates must verify the final list of exam centres in the official JIPMAT 2026 notification.
