JIPMAT 2026: Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT 2026) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into a 5-year integrated program in management (IPM) at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya.
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 use your email ID and mobile number. A system-generated application number will be generated.
Step 2 - Note down the system generated application number and complete the online application form.
Step 3 - Upload your (i) recent photograph in jpeg/jpg file, size 10-200kb having white background. (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4-30kb).
Step 4 - Pay fee through Debit card (except Master/Visa Card)/ Net-banking/ Credit Card / UPI.
After successful completion of the following steps and final payment, download the confirmation page of the application form and take a printout of the same.
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern- Overview
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Exam Name
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Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT)
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Exam Level
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Undergraduate
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Courses Offered
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5-Year Integrated Programme in Management
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Mode of Exam
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Computer Based Test (CBT)- Online
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Test Duration
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150 minutes (2:30 hours)
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Number of Sections
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3 Sections
• Quantitative Aptitude (33 questions)
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (33 questions)
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (34 questions)
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Number of Questions
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100
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Marking Scheme
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+4 for every right answer
-1 for every wrong answer
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Total Marks
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400
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JIPMAT 2026: Important JIPMAT Exam Dates
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Events
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Dates
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Registration for the JIPMAT Exam Opens
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16 April 2026
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Last Date for Form Submission
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10 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM)
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Last date to make payment
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11 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM)
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Correction in Application Form
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12–14 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM)
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JIPMAT Exam Date 2026
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07 June 2026
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Admit Card Issuance Date
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To be notified
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Shortlisted Candidates Announced
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To be notified
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Personal Assessment (PA)
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To be notified
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Provisional Admission Offers Announced
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To be notified
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Program Registration
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To be notified
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JIPMAT 2026- Eligibility Criteria
JIPMAT 2026 exam will be held nationwide to get admission in the 2026-31 batch of BBA and MBA programs at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent in the year 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026. 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.
The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in 10th and 12th standard would be calculated based on the Board’s regulation. If there is no such regulation regarding aggregate marks from the concerned board, then the aggregate marks of all the subjects that appear in the grade sheet should be considered for calculating the passing percentage.
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.
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Category
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Reservation Percentage
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SC
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15%
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ST
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7.5%
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NCL-OBC
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27%
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PwD
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5%
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EWS
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10%
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Unreserved
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30%
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JIPMAT 2026 Syllabus
NTA will release the syllabus in the information brochure under JIPMAT 2026 notifications. It will have three sections which will include:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
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
- Percentage
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- HCF-LCM
- Square Root and Cube Root
- Simple Equations
- Numbers
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Data Interpretation
- Geometry
- Averages
- Mixtures and Alligations
JIPMAT Syllabus- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
As the name suggests this section understands a candidate’s ability to interpret data and apply reasons to drive a conclusion. Here are the DILR topics likely to be included in the new JIPMAT 2026 syllabus.
- Blood Relations
- Series
- Clocks and Calendars
- Syllogism
- Statements
- Proposition
- Venn Diagram
- Data Arrangement
- Data Structures
- Direction Sense
- Family Tree
- Tables
- Coding-Decoding
- Pie Charts
- Binary Logic
- Assumptions
- Seating Arrangement
- Data Sufficiency
- Puzzles
- Sets and Caselets
- Bars and Line Graphs
JIPMAT Syllabus- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
The third section checks a candidate’s English vocabulary and grammar abilities. There are reading passages and candidates need to have a strong reading habit to crack this section. Following are sections in the VARC section of JIPMAT:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Proper Use of Words
- Sentence Corrections
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Preposition
- Para Jumbles
- Reading Comprehension
JIPMAT 2026 Notification- FAQs
Q. What is the date for applying online for JIPMAT-2026?
The online registrations for applying to JIPMAT-2026 have started on 16 April 2026 and will last till 10 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM).
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?
Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC examination in arts/commerce/science stream or equivalent in the year 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026. 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; candidates are required to refer to the respective IIM websites.
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 (Unattempted questions have no negative marking).