JIPMAT 2026 Notification- Important Dates, Exam Pattern and FAQs

• JIPMAT 2026- Eligibility Criteria
• JIPMAT 2026- Online Application Process
• JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern- Overview
• JIPMAT 2026: Important JIPMAT Exam Dates
• JIPMAT 2026- IPM Seat Intake
• JIPMAT 2026 Syllabus
• JIPMAT Syllabus- Quantitative Aptitude
• JIPMAT Syllabus- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
• JIPMAT Syllabus- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
• JIPMAT 2026 Notification- FAQs

JIPMAT 2026: Joint Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (JIPMAT 2026) is a national-level entrance exam conducted jointly by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya for admission into a 5-year integrated program in management (IPM).

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 is appearing in 2026. The candidate must have passed 10th class examination in the year not before 2022. 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.

Following are the steps to be followed to apply online for JIPMAT 2026:

Step1- Start by registering online and use your email ID and mobile number. A system- generated application number will be generated.

Step2- Note down the system generated application number and complete the online application form.

Step3- Upload your (i) recent photograph in jpeg/jpg file,size10-200kb 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.

After successful completion of the following steps and final payment, download the confirmation page of the application form and a printout of the same. 

JIPMAT 2026 follows the reservation criteria of the Government of India. Here are the reservations applicable on seat distribution post qualifying the JIPMAT 2026.

NTA will release the syllabus in the information brochure under JIPMAT 2026 notifications. It will have three sections which will include:

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: 

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.

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:

The online registrations for applying to JIPMAT-2026 are expected to begin in February and will last till March 2026.

The test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

The JIPMAT exam score allows for admission to IIM-Bodhgaya and IIM- Jammu

Candidates 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.

The marking scheme in the JIPMAT exam is +4 for every correct answer and -1 for every incorrect answer.