JIPMAT 2026 Eligibility - IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya
According to the latest updates, the Indian Institute of Management Jammu and the Indian Institute of Management Bodhgaya will soon start accepting applications. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam must first check whether they meet the JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying online. It is important to verify eligibility well in advance to avoid rejection at the last stage.
JIPMAT stands for Joint Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts this exam for admission into the IPM programme at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya. IPM is a dual-degree programme, which means that after 5 years, students will earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. Students may also exit the programme after 3 years with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.
The programme allows students to join IIMs directly after Class 12. Students aspiring to build a career in business management often choose this course. IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya have provided the following details for candidates interested in the Joint IPM Exam 2026. Below are the complete details regarding the JIPMAT eligibility for both IIMs.
JIPMAT Educational Qualification
- The candidates must have passed Standard XII/HSC or other similar examinations in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- They should possess an essential of 60 percent marks in Standard X/SSC and Standard XII/HSC or equivalent (55 percent in the case of SC/ST/PwD category).
- Applications can also be made by candidates who are likely to have successfully finished Standard XII/HSC or equivalent by June 30 2026 of the year of admission, provided they meet the above eligibility requirements; such candidates will be provided with temporary admission if chosen.
- During registration, candidates need to present Standard X/SSC and Standard XII/HSC or equivalent marksheets (with the required minimum marks) along with a school-leaving or migration certificate; otherwise, the provisional admission will be canceled.
- Calculation of the percentage of marks in X and XII standards will be done through the sum total of all subjects that are in the marksheet regardless of board requirements.
- When grades are in the form of letter grades or grade points, conversion into percentage should be done as per the method certified by the respective Board/Competent Authority.
- International students from international schools following foreign boards such as IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) may also apply.
- IIM Jammu will have the right to determine conditions of eligibility including equivalence, percentage, recognition of qualifying exams, and intake.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
IIM Bodhgaya
Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in Arts, Commerce, or Science stream or equivalent with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or above in 2025 or be appearing in 2026. Candidates completing Standard XII/HSC or equivalent by July 31, 2026, are also eligible. They must have passed Class 10 with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) or above in or after 2023.
IIM Jammu
Candidates should have a minimum of 60% in Standard X/SSC and Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations (55% for SC/ST/PwD category). Candidates who are likely to complete Standard XII/HSC or equivalent by July 31, 2026, are also eligible to apply.
JIPMAT Reservation Policy
The regulations of the Government of India (GOI) shall be followed to ensure reservations are implemented fairly.
Both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya strictly adhere to the Reservation Policy as per GOI guidelines. The details are as follows:
| Category |
% Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
| NC - OBC |
27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) |
5% |
How to Prepare for JIPMAT?
The JIPMAT 2026 exam is approaching soon, so start your preparation with a proper strategy to achieve success.
Preparation resources include free sessions, daily quizzes, current affairs updates, and more. Candidates can also practice with mock tests and previous year papers. You will also receive the latest updates and news related to the JIPMAT exam.
