JIPMAT 2026 Exam : Eligibility, Syllabus, Registration, Exam Pattern, Exam Date

JIPMAT 2026: JIPMAT 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted jointly by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for admission into a 3-year and 5-year integrated program in management (IPM).
Joint Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (JIPMAT 2026) exam will be held nationwide for admissions in the 2026-10 batch of IPMAT IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. Aspirants of age less than 20 years and a minimum of 60% in both X (SSC) and XII (HSC) [55% for the ST/SC] are eligible for JIPMAT 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release a notification in April 2026.
JIPMAT 2026- Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants appearing in the JIPMAT 2026 exam must have passed the standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations in Science/Arts/Commerce stream. A minimum of 60% score in the standard X/SSC and XII/HSC is required. For the SC/ST a minimum of 55% is required. 
According to the board's criteria the percentage of marks achieved by the candidate in their 10th and 12th grade will be calculated. If the board does not have any such criteria, the aggregate marks of all subjects will be calculated.
JIPMAT 2026- Online Application Process
Following are the steps to be followed to apply online for JIPMAT 2026:
Step 1- Start by registering online and using your mobile number and email ID. A system- generated application number will be generated.
Step 2- Note down the system generated application number and complete the online application form.
Step3- Upload your recent photograph in jpeg/jpg file,size10-200kb having white background and candidate’s signature (file size:4-30kb) 
Step 4- Pay fee through Debit card (except Master/Visa Card)/ Net-banking/ Credit Card.
Upon completion of all steps and payment, download and print a confirmation page.
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern- Overview
Exam Name
Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT)
Courses Offered
5-Year Integrated Programme in Management
Mode of Exam
Computer Based Test (CBT)- Online
Test Duration
150 minutes (2:30 hours)
Number of Sections
3 Sections
  • Quantitative Aptitude (33 questions)
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (33 questions)
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (34 questions)
Number of Questions
100
Marking Scheme
+4 for every right answer
1 for every wrong answer
Total Marks
400
JIPMAT 2026: Important JIPMAT Exam Dates
Events
Dates (Tentative)
Registration for the JIPMAT Exam Opens
Last week of March2026
JIPMAT Exam Date 2026
First week of June 2026
Last Date for Form Submission
Third Week of April 2026
Last Date to Make Payment
April 2026
Admit Card Issuance Date
April 2026
Shortlisted Aspirants Announced
To be notified
Personal Assessment (PA)
To be notified
Provisional Admission Offers Announced
To be notified
Program Registration
To be notified
JIPMAT 2026- IPM Seat Intake
JIPMAT 2026 follows the reservation criteria of the Government of India. Here are the reservations applicable on seat distribution post qualifying the JIPMAT 2026.
Category
Reservation Percentage
SC
15%
ST
7.5%
NCL-OBC
27%
PwD
5%
EWS
10%
Unreserved
30%
JIPMAT 2026 Syllabus
NTA has released the syllabus in the information brochure under JIPMAT 2026 notifications. It will have three sections which will include:
JIPMAT Syllabus - Quantitative Aptitude
The quant section of the JIPMAT exam covers basic concepts from Class 10 Mathematics. A quick glance into old-school books will help you prepare for JIPMAT- QA part. Below are the sections likely to be included: 
JIPMAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
Algebra
Time and Work
Percentage
Time and Distance
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Data Interpretation
Profit and Loss
Geometry
HCF-LCM
Averages
Square Root and Cube Root
Mixtures and Alligations
Simple Equations
Numbers
JIPMAT Syllabus - Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
As the name suggests, this section evaluates a candidate's ability to interpret data and use reasoning to arrive at a conclusion. Below are the DILR topics that are likely to be included in the new JIPMAT 2026 syllabus.
Blood Relations
Seating Arrangement
Series
Data Sufficiency
Clocks and Calendars
Puzzles
Syllogism
Sets and Caselets
Statements
Bars and Line Graphs
Proposition
Coding-Decoding
Venn Diagram
Pie Charts
Data Arrangement
Binary Logic
Data Structures
Assumptions
Direction Sense
Tables
Family Tree
JIPMAT Syllabus - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
The VARC section of JIPMAT includes reading passages to assess a candidate's English vocabulary and grammar abilities.
Grammar
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary
Error Spotting
Proper Use of Words
Preposition
Sentence Corrections
Para Jumbles
Synonyms
Reading Comprehension
Antonyms
Articles
JIPMAT 2026 Notification- FAQs
Q. What is the date for applying online for JIPMAT-2026?
The online registrations for applying to JIPMAT-2026 is likely to start in March 2026
Q. What is the mode of conducting the test?
The test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode
Q. Which are the top B-schools that accept JIPMAT score?
The JIPMAT exam score allows for admission to IIM-Bodhgaya and IIM- Jammu
Q. What is the minimum eligibility to appear in the JIPMAT exam?
Aspirants who are 20 years and less and have scored a minimum of 60% in their 10th and 12th are eligible to appear in the JIPMAT exam. For SC/ST a minimum score of 55% is required.
Q. What is the marking scheme in the JIPMAT exam?
The marking scheme in the JIPMAT exam is +4 for every correct answer and -1 for every incorrect answer. 2026
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