The JIPMAT exam is annually conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The application form for the JIPMAT 2026 exam has been released on 16 April 2026. Candidates can apply for the JIPMAT exam online via the official website https://exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat/. The exam is conducted in the CBT (computer-based test) mode. The JIPMAT 2026 will be conducted on 07 June 2026. In this article, the students will be able to learn about the essential details of the JIPMAT exam like essential dates, eligibility, syllabus, registration and more.
JIPMAT 2026
JIPMAT 2026, or Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test, is a unique opportunity for 12th-grade students to pursue an IPM at IIM Jammu or IIM Bodhgaya. Conducted by the NTA, this 5-year integrated program covers BBA and MBA degrees. The JIPMAT application forms are available from 16 April 2026 to 10 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM). The exam lasts 150 minutes (2.5 hours) and consists of 100 questions in Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. JIPMAT is an alternative to gain admission to your preferred IIMs. The competition in JIPMAT is lower than that of the CAT exam. The IPM program provides students with the option to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Management Studies after three years or complete the integrated program, which lasts for five years and results in an MBA qualification. Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent in the year 2023, 2024 or are appearing in 2025. The candidate must have passed the 10th class examination in the year not before 2021. The IIMs (Bodh Gaya and Jammu) may have different eligibility requirements; the candidates are required to refer to the website of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for this.
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
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Details
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Exam Name
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JIPMAT 2026 or Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test
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Conducting Body
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National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Exam Frequency
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Once a Year
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Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu and TAPMI, Manipal
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Application/Examination Fees
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2,000 INR (General)
1,000 INR (ST/SC/PwD)
10,000 INR (NRI)
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JIPMAT Exam Duration
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2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
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JIPMAT Test Date & Time
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07 June 2026
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Total Questions
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100
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Number of Test Centers
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To be announced later on website
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Marking Scheme
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+4 marks for every correct answer
-1 mark for every wrong answer
(Unattempted questions have no negative marking)
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Section Wise No. of Questions
- Quantitative Aptitude (33 Questions)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (33 Questions)
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (34 Questions)
JIPMAT admission
July 2026 (expected)
Exam Mode & Medium
Computer Based Test (CBT) hosting multiple choice questions in English medium
Official Website
https://exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat/
JIPMAT 2026: Important Dates
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Events
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Dates
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Release of Registration Form
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16 April 2026
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Last Date of Form Submission
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10 May 2026 upto 11:50 P.M
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Last date of Successful submission of Examination fee (through Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking UPI)
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11 May 2026 upto 11:50 P.M
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Correction in the Particulars of the Application Form online only
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12-14 May 2026 upto 11:50 P.M
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Download Admit Card
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To be notified
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JIPMAT 2026 Exam Date
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07 June 2026
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Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet Released
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To be notified
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Last Date to Raise Objections Against Provisional Answer Key
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To be notified
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Result Declaration
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To be notified
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Final Answer Key Published
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To be notified
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JIPMAT 2026 Notification
Candidates can get all the important information about the exam through the JIPMAT 2026 notification. The NTA conducts the JIPMAT CBT nationally for admission to the five-year integrated management programme at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.
JIPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility Criteria for JIPMAT 2026:
- Applicants must have completed the 10+2/XII/HSC examination in the Arts/Commerce/Science stream in 2024 or 2025 or is appearing in 2026.
- Class 10th examination should not have been passed before 2020.
- Check their websites' specific eligibility requirements for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu on their websites.
- Equivalent Examinations for 10+2 in 2026: Acceptable exams include the 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education from recognized boards, two-year Pre-University Examination, and Senior Secondary School Examination by NIOS or State Board of Open Schooling.
- Reservations and Guidelines for 2026:
- GEN-EWS: 10%, OBC-NCL: 27%, SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, PwD: 5%.
- Upload relevant certificates issued on or after April 1, 2022, during online registration.
- Detailed provisions for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, and GEN-EWS categories are to be followed for 2026.
Also, check the IPMAT Rohtak
JIPMAT 2026 Application Form
Applicants who are interested in applying to IIM Jammu and Bodh Gaya should ensure that they have the correct information about the exam. The NTA has uploaded the JIPMAT Application Form 2026 on its official website. The website provides a list of all the important dates related to JIPMAT 2026 at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. It is important to note that applicants do not need to submit separate applications for IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
JIPMAT 2026 Selection Process
- Candidates should research and understand the JIPMAT selection process.
- Eligibility criteria, including qualification and age limits, must be met.
- The JIPMAT 2026 selection procedure involves three unique factors.
- 10th and 12th scores
- Weightage of JIPMAT score
- Gender diversity
- Similar considerations apply to IIM Jammu IPM and IIM Bodh Gaya selection procedures.
- Marks weightage plays a crucial role in the JIPMAT selection process.
JIPMAT 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: What to Expect
As mentioned in the table above, JIPMAT 2026 will only have multiple-choice (MCQs) in English. The test duration will be 150 minutes. You can pick any question and answer it within the allotted 150 minutes.
Both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya follow the same syllabus pattern as follows:
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Syllabus
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Algebra, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Percentage, Profit and Loss, HCF-LCM, Square Root and Cube Root, Simple Equations, Numbers, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Averages, etc.
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Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
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Blood Relations, Clocks and Calendars, Syllogism, Series, Statements, Venn Diagrams, Proposition, Data Arrangement, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Family Tree, Tables, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Pie Charts etc.
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
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Grammar, Vocabulary, Proper Usage of Words, Sentence Corrections, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Articles, Preposition, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension and Para Jumbles
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JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card
NTA will make the JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card available to all applicants who have registered for the exam. Candidates can download the hall ticket via the link provided below. The admit card's direct download link will be made available here.
Download JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card (To be notified)
JIPMAT 2026 Result
JIPMAT 2026 results will include sectional and overall score's personal details, and will be used by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for IPM admissions.
Download the JIPMAT 2026 Result (To be notified)
JIPMAT 2026 Accepting Colleges
JIPMAT is accepted only by two colleges for their 5-year dual degree integrated program, IPM. The list of colleges accepting JIPMAT is given in the table below.
Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT)
- IIM Jammu
- IIM Bodhgaya
- TAPMI, Manipal
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Centers (State-wise)
The JIPMAT 2026 will be conducted throughout the nation. The test centre where applicants would want to take the exam must be filled out. Look at the list of testing locations below according to states.
JIPMAT Test Centers 2026
Kurnool, Mumbai, Hubli-Dharwad, Ghaziabad, Vijayawada, Nagpur, Mangaluru, Kanpur, Visakhapatnam, Nanded, Kochi, Lucknow, Itanagar, Pune, Kozhikode, Prayagraj, Guwahati, Solapur, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Bhagalpur, Imphal, Bhopal, Noida, Gaya, Shillong, Indore, Dehradun, Patna, Aizawl, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Kohima, Aurangabad, Siliguri, Bilaspur, Delhi, Coimbatore, Bokaro, Raipur, Berhampur, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Panaji, Bhubaneswar, Agartala, Ranchi, Ahmedabad, Cuttack, Agra, Bengaluru, Rajkot, Rourkela, Kota, Shimla, Surat, Amritsar, Udaipur, Baramulla, Vadodara, Jalandhar, Gangtok, Jamma, Ambala, Ludhiana, Chennai, Srinagar, Faridabad, Patiala, Panipat, Jodhpur, Gurugram, Ajmer, Hisar, Jaipur
JIPMAT Preparation Tips
JIPMAT 2026 requires strategic planning as it is more challenging than perceived compared to other competitive exams. With 7,000 to 8,000 candidates competing for 120 seats (60 at IIM Jammu and 60 at IIM Bodh Gaya), consider the following recommendations:
- Focus on Strengths: Prioritize revising your strengths from the last three years of school before addressing weaknesses.
- Make Use of Breaks: Utilize breaks for activities like reading books and taking notes to indirectly support JIPMAT preparation.
- Pay Attention to VARC Last: As VARC is often considered the easiest section, prepare for it last.
- Mock Tests and Past Papers: Practice extensively with mock tests and review previous IPMAT question papers to gauge JIPMAT's difficulty level.
- Math Review: Revisit Math concepts from classes 10, 11, and 12 to prepare for the Quantitative Ability section.
JIPMAT 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is eligible for JIPMAT 2026?
Candidates should have passed the 10+2/XII/HSC examination in Arts, Commerce, or Science stream (or equivalent) in the year 2023, 2024, or must be appearing for it in 2025.
Additionally, the candidate must have passed the 10th class examination not before 2021.
Note: The IIMs (Bodh Gaya and Jammu) may have specific or additional eligibility requirements. Candidates are advised to refer to the official websites of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for detailed eligibility criteria.
2. How do I correct errors in the JIPMAT application form?
Candidates can correct errors in their JIPMAT application form during the Correction Window, which will be open from 12 May 2026 to 14 May 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
NTA will officially announce the opening of the correction window. Candidates are advised to make the necessary corrections within this period.
3. How many test centers are expected for JIPMAT 2026 and in how many cities will it be conducted?
The exam is expected to be conducted in multiple cities across the country. The complete list of test centers for JIPMAT 2026 will be available in the official Information Bulletin / on the application portal.
4. Where can I find the list of JIPMAT 2026 test centers?
The list of test centers for 2026 will be provided in the official article / Information Bulletin. Candidates can select their preferred test city during the application process.
5. I mistakenly paid an excess or wrong JIPMAT exam fee. How do I get it corrected / refunded?
Any excess or wrong payment made will be automatically refunded to the original payment source shortly after the correction window closes and fee reconciliation is completed.
If you do not receive the refund within the expected time, you can write to jipmat@nta.ac.in with the following details:
- Application Number
- Candidate’s Name
- Transaction Reference Number
- Date of Transaction
- Name of the Bank / Payment Gateway used
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