October 21, 2026
If you are in Class 11 or 12 and the idea of an IIM degree right after school excites you, JIPMAT is one of only a few routes. This guide covers everything in one place: the expected JIPMAT 2027 exam date, eligibility, the application steps, the exam pattern and syllabus, cut-offs, and how each IIM builds its merit list. It also gives you a practical preparation plan.
JIPMAT 2027 is the national-level entrance exam for the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the first week of June as a computer-based test comprising 100 MCQs. Based on the 2026 cycle, registration is expected in April 2027 and the exam in early June 2027.
We split out what is official (from the NTA bulletin and the IIM admission policies) from what is expected for 2027. That way, you always know what you can count on today.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full form | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
| Programme | Five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM: BBA + MBA) |
| Exam level | National |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 150 minutes (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in 2026) |
| Questions | 100 MCQs: QA 33, DILR 33, VARC 34 |
| Marking | +4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unattempted (maximum 400) |
| Medium | English only |
| Application fee (2026) | ₹2,200 General/OBC-NCL; ₹1,100 SC/ST/PwD/Gen-EWS/Transgender |
| Seats (2026–31 batch) | IIM Jammu ~140; IIM Bodh Gaya ~120 |
| Score validity | Current admission year only |
| Official website | exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat |
JIPMAT is the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test. "Joint" is in reference to the two IIMs (Jammu and Bodh Gaya) that share one entrance test. "Integrated" means you do your B.Com and your MBA in a single 5-year programme (no CAT after graduation).
Still exploring whether an IIM after Class 12 is right for you? Start with our guide to colleges accepting JIPMAT, then come back here.
NTA have not yet announced the JIPMAT 2027 date. In 2026, registration opened on 16th April and the exam was on 7th June. If they follow the same pattern, then registration will be in mid-April 2027, the exam in the first half of June 2027 and the result in late June 2027.
The table has last year's actual dates side by side with this year's expected window. Work backwards from early June to plan your preparation, not from the date of notification.
| Event | JIPMAT 2026(actual) | JIPMAT 2027 (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Notification and registration open | 16 April 2026 | Mid-April 2027 |
| Last date to apply | 10 May 2026 (extended to 13 May) | Mid-May 2027 |
| Last date for fee payment | 11 May 2026 (extended to 14 May) | Mid-May 2027 |
| Correction window | Mid-May 2026, after the extended deadline | Mid-May 2027 |
| Exam city intimation slip | Late May 2026 | Late May 2027 |
| Admit card | 1 June 2026 | About a week before the exam |
| Exam date | 7 June 2026 (3:00–5:30 PM) | Early June 2027 |
| Provisional answer key and challenge | 10 June 2026 | Mid-June 2027 |
| Final answer key | 23 June 2026 | Late June 2027 |
| Result and scorecard | 24 June 2026 | Late June 2027 |
| IIM merit lists and offers | July 2026 | July 2027 |
Source: NTA JIPMAT public notices for 2026. The 2027 dates are SuperGrads estimates and will be updated as soon as NTA releases the official bulletin.
NTA normally releases the JIPMAT info bulletin along with the registration link. In 2026 that was in mid-April, after the vast majority of the Class 12 board exams would have finished. Don't wait for the bulletin to start preparing. Those who only start when the bulletin comes out have barely 7 weeks to go before the exam.
Mentor tip: Set a calendar reminder for the first week of April 2027 to check exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat. Keep your documents scanned and resized now (see the JIPMAT application form guide) so registration takes ten minutes, not two days.
To be eligible for JIPMAT 2027, you must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 (or be appearing in 2027) and also passed Class 10 in 2023 or thereafter. For admission to the programme, IIM Jammu requires a minimum of 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
The 2027 figures are projections from the official 2026 rule. The 2026 rule was a Class 12 pass in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026, and a Class 10 pass in 2022 or thereafter. NTA also points out that each IIM can have its own additional criteria, so it's always worth checking with the individual institutes.
| Criterion | JIPMAT 2026 (official) | JIPMAT 2027 (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 passing year | 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 | 2025, 2026 or appearing in 2027 |
| Class 10 passing year | 2022 or later | 2023 or later |
| Stream | Arts, Commerce or Science | Any stream |
| Appearing candidates | Must complete Class 12 by 31 July | Likely 31 July 2027 |
| Minimum marks (IIM Jammu) | 60% in Class 10 and 12; 55% SC/ST/PwD | Expected to remain the same |
Accepted Class 12 equivalents (as listed in the NTA bulletin):
NTA's rule for calculating percentage is to follow your board's own regulation. If your board has none, take the aggregate of all subjects on your marksheet.
| Requirement | IIM Jammu IPM | IIM Bodh Gaya IPM |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 year (2026 cycle) | 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 | Same NTA rule; check the IIM Bodh Gaya admission policy |
| Minimum marks | 60% (55% SC/ST/PwD) in Class 10 and 12 | Reported as 60% (55% reserved); verify on the official page |
| Foreign boards (IGCSE/IB) | Eligible | Check the official policy |
| Uses Class 10/12 marks in merit list? | Yes, 30% weightage | Merit list is reported to be based on JIPMAT marks |
For the full institute-wise details, read IIM Jammu IPM eligibility and IIM Bodh Gaya IPM eligibility.
NTA sets no separate age limit. Your passing years act as the limit instead: in practice, you get up to three attempts, namely the year you appear in Class 12 and the two years after it. No stream is barred, and Mathematics in Class 12 is not listed as compulsory, which makes JIPMAT open to Arts and Commerce students too.
Students with 58–59% in Class 10 sometimes assume they can still "make it up" with a strong JIPMAT score. At IIM Jammu, the 60% minimum is a hard filter applied before the merit list is even prepared. Check your eligibility against both IIMs before you pay the fee.
You apply for JIPMAT 2027 online only, at exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat. The process has four steps: registration, filling the application form, fee payment, and downloading the confirmation page. Your application counts only after the fee payment succeeds.
You can choose up to four exam cities, but only from the state of your permanent or present address. Submitting more than one application leads to cancellation, so fill one form carefully.
| Upload | Format | Size | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live photograph | Webcam or phone capture | — | Light background, good lighting, 80% face visible including ears, no mask |
| Passport photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10–200 KB | Colour, white background, 80% face visible including ears, no mask |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10–50 KB | Clear and legible |
| PwD/UDID certificate | 50–300 KB | Only if applicable | |
| ID proof (if not verifying via Aadhaar/DigiLocker) | JPG/JPEG | 10–200 KB | Clear and legible |
Source: JIPMAT-2026 Information Bulletin, NTA.
These are the official JIPMAT 2026 fees, and the 2027 fee is expected to be similar. Bank processing charges and 18% GST are added on top, though UPI and RuPay cards carry no processing charge. Only OBC candidates on the central OBC-NCL list should select OBC. Those on a state list only must choose General. The fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee in India | Fee for centres outside India |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL | ₹2,200 | ₹11,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Gen-EWS / Transgender | ₹1,100 | ₹11,000 |
NTA opens a short online correction window after the registration deadline. In 2026, it ran for three days in mid-May. Only certain fields can be edited, and NTA does not accept corrections by email, post or WhatsApp. Treat your name, date of birth and category as final when you first submit.
For screenshots of each step, see our detailed JIPMAT application form guide.
The JIPMAT exam pattern has 100 multiple-choice questions across three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (33), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (33), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (34). The total is 400 marks. You get 150 minutes, earn +4 for each correct answer and lose 1 mark for each wrong answer.
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 33 | 4 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 33 | 4 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 4 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | — | 400 |
The paper is in English only and is taken on a computer. You click to answer, can bookmark questions for review, and the test auto-submits when time runs out. Calculators are not allowed, and rough sheets are provided at the centre.
What the −1 really costs: A wrong answer wipes out a quarter of a correct one. If you can eliminate two of four options, guessing between the remaining two still has positive expected value (+1.5 per question). Blind guessing across four options does not.
For worked examples of negative marking, see the JIPMAT marking scheme, and for section-wise timing, read the full JIPMAT exam pattern.
The official JIPMAT syllabus is short. Quant tests concepts up to Class 10 Mathematics, DILR tests data interpretation and reasoning ability, and VARC tests basic English and passage comprehension. The topic lists below come from previous JIPMAT papers, because NTA does not publish a chapter-wise list.
The full topic-wise breakdown with weightage is on our JIPMAT syllabus page, and the highest-scoring chapters are ranked in JIPMAT important topics.
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
| Area | Topics seen in past papers |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, mixtures and alligation |
| Time-based | Time, speed and distance; time and work |
| Number system | Divisibility, remainders, LCM and HCF, fractions and decimals |
| Algebra | Linear equations, identities, basic expressions |
| Geometry and mensuration | Lines, angles, triangles, circles; area, perimeter, surface area, volume |
| Modern maths | Basic permutation and combination, probability, sets and Venn diagrams |
The syllabus is Class 10 level, but speed is what decides scores. With 33 questions in roughly 50 minutes, you have about 90 seconds per question.
| Logical Reasoning | Data Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Number and letter series, analogies, classification | Tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts |
| Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense | Caselets and mixed graphs |
| Seating arrangement, puzzles, ranking and ordering | Data comparison and missing data |
| Syllogisms, statement–conclusion and statement–assumption | Data sufficiency |
Practise with our set of JIPMAT logical reasoning questions.
| Verbal Ability | Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|
| Grammar, sentence correction, active and passive voice | Passages with inference, tone and main-idea questions |
| Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, foreign phrases | Vocabulary-in-context questions |
| Para jumbles, cloze test, match the following | — |
Try timed sets from JIPMAT verbal ability questions.
JIPMAT is moderately difficult. The concepts are Class 10 level, but 100 questions in 150 minutes with negative marking makes speed and accuracy the real test. In recent papers, DILR has been the most time-consuming section.
| Section | Typical difficulty | What makes it hard |
|---|---|---|
| QA | Moderate | Calculation speed; newer formats such as match-the-following |
| DILR | Moderate to difficult | Long puzzle sets and caselets that eat time |
| VARC | Moderate | Long passages; punctuation and match-the-column questions in recent papers |
See the year-wise breakdown in our JIPMAT exam analysis.
The best way to prepare for JIPMAT 2027 is to finish Class 10-level Quant concepts first, practise DILR puzzles every day, and read daily to build VARC speed. From about the 40–50% syllabus mark, start full-length mocks. Since the exam is expected in early June 2027, a student starting in October 2026 has roughly seven to eight months.
Our complete how to prepare for JIPMAT strategy goes deeper. Here is the framework our IPMAT faculty use with students.
Section-wise Preparation Strategy
| Your stage | Weekly time | What to focus on |
|---|---|---|
| Class 11 (early starter) | 5–6 hours across 4 days | Concepts, reading habit, one sectional test a week |
| Class 12 (current year) | 8–10 hours, rising after boards | Balanced board revision with daily DILR and RC; full mocks from January |
| Dropper | 25–30 hours | Full syllabus by February; 2–3 mocks a week with analysis from March |
A few weeks left? Use our focused 2-month preparation plan for JIPMAT.
Start with one full-length mock a week once half the syllabus is done. Move to two or three a week in the final two months. Spend as long analysing a mock as you spent taking it. For every question you got wrong or skipped, log which of three things went wrong: the concept, a calculation slip, or time.
Before mocks, solve the last three or four years of JIPMAT question papers to see how questions are framed. After each mock, use JIPMAT marks vs percentile to read your score against past cut-offs.
| Section | Book | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| All sections | IIM IPMAT Preparation Books | SuperGrads |
| All sections | 15 Sample Question Papers for IPMAT Rohtak, JIPMAT & NPAT | SuperGrads |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Logical Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey |
| Verbal Ability | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Grammar | English Grammar and Composition | Wren & Martin |
Use one book per section and finish it, rather than collecting five. Our full JIPMAT books list explains which chapters to prioritise in each.
The JIPMAT 2027 admit card will be released on the NTA JIPMAT website about a week before the exam. In 2026 it came out on 1 June for the 7 June exam. Download it with your application number and password, or with your application number and date of birth. Carry a printed copy along with an original photo ID.
About a week before the admit card, NTA releases an advance exam city intimation slip. It tells you the city, not the venue, so you can plan travel early. Exam venues by city are listed under JIPMAT exam centres.
Report two hours before the exam starts. In 2026 the exam ran from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Watches, calculators, phones, bags and any metal items are barred, so leave them at home. Read the complete list in JIPMAT exam day instructions.
NTA releases a provisional JIPMAT answer key with your recorded responses a few days after the exam. You can challenge it for ₹200 per question. The result is prepared from the final answer key. There is no rechecking or re-evaluation, and the score is valid only for the current admission year.
Subject experts review every challenge, and NTA then publishes the final key. NTA does not inform candidates individually about the outcome of their challenge. See past keys and how to calculate your score on the JIPMAT answer key page.
NTA's job ends at the scorecard. After that, the scores go to IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya, and each runs its own admission process. Step-by-step help on how to check your JIPMAT score and the JIPMAT result page.
There is no single JIPMAT cut-off. Each IIM sets its own. For the 2026 cycle, IIM Jammu required General candidates to score at least the 50th percentile in each of the three sections. The requirement was 35 for EWS and NC-OBC, 30 for SC, and 25 for ST and PwD. Clearing these sectional percentiles only makes you eligible for the merit list. The final closing score is much higher.
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude | DI & Logical Reasoning | Verbal Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| EWS | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| NC-OBC | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| SC | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| ST | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| PwD | 25 | 25 | 25 |
IIM Bodh Gaya publishes its own category-wise sectional and overall cut-offs in its IPM admission policy and result summary. Check the latest figures on the official IIM Bodh Gaya website before you set your target score.
Year-wise closing scores for both IIMs, with sources, are tracked on our JIPMAT cut-off page.
Mentor insight: Students often aim to "just clear" the 50th percentile. That gets you onto IIM Jammu's merit list, not into the batch. With roughly 140 seats and thousands of applicants, set your mock target near the 90th percentile or above. Treat the sectional cut-offs as minimums, not goals.
JIPMAT selection has two stages. NTA conducts the exam and publishes scores. Then IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya each prepare their own merit lists. IIM Jammu ranks candidates on a composite of 70% JIPMAT percentile, 15% Class 10 marks and 15% Class 12 marks. IIM Bodh Gaya's merit list is reported to be based on JIPMAT marks.
Step-by-Step JIPMAT Admission Process
| Component | Weightage |
| JIPMAT percentile | 70% |
| Class 10 marks | 15% |
| Class 12 marks | 15% |
If composite scores tie, IIM Jammu breaks the tie in this order: overall JIPMAT score, Class 12 score, Class 10 score, VARC, QA, then DILR section scores. After that comes the earlier year of appearance, and finally age, with the younger candidate ranked lower.
What this means for you: A student with 95% in Class 12 has a real edge over one with 75%, even at the same JIPMAT percentile. If you are in Class 11 or 12, your board exams are part of your JIPMAT preparation.
IIM Bodh Gaya Merit List Criteria
IIM Bodh Gaya prepares its merit list from JIPMAT performance after applying its own eligibility and sectional cut-offs, and it has gender diversity provisions. The weightage can change from year to year, so confirm the 2027 policy on the official IIM Bodh Gaya website.
Neither IIM used a WAT or personal interview in the 2026 cycle. However, NTA's bulletin says the IIMs may consider a profile rating, gender profile or personal interview when preparing their merit lists. Check each IIM's 2027 admission policy before assuming there is no interview.
Offer Acceptance and Withdrawal
At IIM Jammu, you secure your seat by paying an offer acceptance amount of ₹50,000, which is adjusted against your Semester 1 fee. In 2026, candidates who withdrew before the deadline (9 August 2026) received a refund minus ₹1,000. No refund was given after registration. More details are in the JIPMAT selection process and JIPMAT admissions.
For the 2026–31 batch, IIM Jammu has an intake of about 140 IPM seats and IIM Bodh Gaya about 120, roughly 260 JIPMAT seats in total. Both institutes follow the Government of India reservation policy.
| Institute | Approx. IPM seats (2026–31) |
|---|---|
| IIM Jammu | ~140 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | ~120 |
| Category | Reservation (IIM Jammu) |
|---|---|
| NC-OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| EWS | 10% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% |
You must produce original category certificates (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD) in the prescribed format at admission, or you will not be considered under that category. OCI candidates registered before 4 March 2021 are considered for General-category seats only. See the category-wise split on JIPMAT seats.
Clearing JIPMAT leads to a five-year Integrated Programme in Management. IIM Jammu calls it IPM (BBA + MBA). The first years build a foundation in economics, mathematics, social sciences and communication. The later years follow the IIM MBA curriculum. The programme suits students who are sure about a management career and want an IIM degree without sitting CAT after graduation.
| What to check | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Programme structure and exit option | IIM Jammu IPM course structure; IIM Bodh Gaya IPM page |
| Fees and loans | IIM Jammu IPM fee structure; IIM Bodh Gaya official website |
| Placements | JIPMAT placement and each IIM's official placement report |
| Careers | JIPMAT job opportunities |
| Campus life | Life at IIM Bodh Gaya and the IIM Jammu IPM prospectus |
For parents: IPM fees run for five years, and fee structures are revised regularly. Look at the total five-year cost, the loan facility each IIM offers, and the latest official placement report, not figures quoted secondhand.
Most serious IPM aspirants take JIPMAT and IPMAT both, and many add NPAT as a backup. All three test similar aptitude areas. Writing more than one exam costs little in extra preparation but greatly improves your chances of admission.
| Feature | JIPMAT | IPMAT Indore | IPMAT Rohtak | NPAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | NTA | IIM Indore | IIM Rohtak | NMIMS |
| Leads to | IPM at IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya | IPM at IIM Indore and other IIMs using its score | IPM at IIM Rohtak | BBA and related programmes at NMIMS campuses |
| Sections | QA, DILR, VARC | QA (MCQ + short answer), VA | QA, LR, VA | QA, Reasoning, VARC |
| Logical reasoning tested? | Yes | No separate section | Yes | Yes |
| Selection after the test | Merit list (IIM Jammu includes Class 10/12 marks) | Test + personal interview | Test + interview round | Score-based |
Check each exam's latest official notification, since participating institutes and selection rounds change between cycles.
The Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2027 is a national-level entrance exam for students seeking admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and provides Class 12 students with an opportunity to enter an integrated management programme directly after school.
The official JIPMAT 2027 exam date, application form, and registration schedule are yet to be announced by NTA. Based on the latest exam pattern, JIPMAT is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and lasts 150 minutes. jip
If you're preparing for JIPMAT 2027, this is the right time to get familiar with the JIPMAT syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, important dates, and preparation strategy. Once NTA releases the official notification, candidates can also check details about the JIPMAT 2027 admit card, exam centre, answer key, and result.
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