March 2, 2026
Quick Answer: Each year, thousands of aspirants take the IPMAT exam, seeking entry to IIM Indore and other esteemed management institutes across India. Learn more about IPMAT Colleges 2026 and their ROIs to make a well-informed decision!
Read through the post to learn about the IPMAT colleges in 2026 and information related to IIMs offering IPM programs.
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Check out the list of the Top 50 IPM/BBA/BMS colleges across India.
| Sr. No. | IPMAT Colleges Name | Degree Offered |
| 1 | IIM Indore |
IPM (Integrated BA + MBA) |
| 2 | IIM Shillong |
IPM (Integrated BBA + MBA) |
| 3 | IIM Kozhikode |
BMS |
| 4 | IIM Ranchi |
IPM (Integrated BBA + MBA) |
| 5 | IIM Rohtak |
IPM (Integrated BBA + MBA) |
| 6 | IIFT Kakinada |
IPM (BBA in Business Analytics+ MBA) |
| 7 | SSCBS, Delhi University |
BMS, BBA(FIA), B.Com (H) |
| 8 | IIM Amritsar |
IPM (B.Sc. + MBA) |
| 9 | IIM Bodh Gaya |
IPM (Integrated BBA + MBA) |
| 10 | IIM Jammu |
IPM (Integrated BBA + MBA) |
| 11 | NMIMS Mumbai – School of Economics |
B.Sc. Economics |
| 12 | TAPMI Manipal |
IPM (BBA + MBA) |
| 13 | Christ University, Bangalore (Central Campus) |
BBA (Honours, F&A, Decision Science) |
| 14 | NMIMS Mumbai – Anil Modi School of Commerce | IPM and BBA (Fintech) |
| 15 | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai | BMS, B.Com |
| 16 | IIM Bangalore |
BBA (Digital Business – Online Mode) |
| 17 | Nirma University |
IPM (Integrated BBA + MBA) |
| 18 | IFMR, Krea University, Chennai |
IPM (BBA + MBA/MA Economics) |
| 19 | Symbiosis SCMS, Pune |
BBA (General, IT, IB) |
| 20 | Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi | BBA |
| 21 | IIM Sirmaur |
BMS |
| 22 | IIM Sambalpur |
B.Sc. (Management & Policy) |
| 23 | NALSAR Hyderabad | BBM + MBA |
| 24 | NFSU (Gandhinagar & Delhi) |
BBA (Forensics + Management) |
| 25 | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, DU | BMS |
| 26 | Keshav Mahavidyalaya, DU | BMS, BBA |
| 27 | Loyola College, Chennai | BBA, B.Com |
| 28 | Madras Christian College, Chennai | BBA, B.Com |
| 29 | St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata | BMS, B.Com |
| 30 | Mount Carmel College, Bangalore (Women’s) | BBA, B.Com |
| 31 | Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai | B.Com, BMS |
| 32 | College of Vocational Studies, DU | BBA (Applied) |
| 33 | Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, DU | B.Com (H), BBA |
| 34 | Aryabhatta College, DU | BMS |
| 35 | Maharaja Surajmal Institute, Delhi | BBA |
| 36 | HR College of Commerce, Mumbai | BMS, B.Com |
| 37 | Jai Hind College, Mumbai | BMS, B.Com |
| 38 | Mithibai College, Mumbai | BMS, B.Com |
| 39 | Fergusson College, Pune | BBA, B.Com |
| 40 | SP Jain Global, Bangalore | BBA (Global) |
| 41 | Presidency College, Bangalore | BBA |
| 42 | Stella Maris College, Chennai (Women’s) | BBA, B.Com |
| 43 | Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai | BBA, B.Com |
| 44 | St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Kerala | BBA, B.Com |
| 45 | Jain University, Bangalore | BBA, BMS |
| 46 | UPES, Dehradun |
BBA (Law, Tech, Energy, etc.) |
| 47 | Shiv Nadar University, Noida | BBA |
| 48 | Ashoka University, Sonipat |
B.A. (Econ/Pol Sci) + Management electives |
| 49 | OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat |
BBA, Business + Law |
| 50 | FLAME University, Pune |
BBA (Liberal Arts + Management) |
Below is a list of 13 Colleges that offer the IPM program and accept IPM Scores.
| Sr. No. | College Name |
| 1 | IIM Indore |
| 2 | IIM Ranchi |
| 3 | IIM Shillong |
| 4 | IIM Amritsar |
| 5 | IIM Sirmaur |
| 6 | IIFT Kakinada |
| 7 | TAPMI Manipal |
| 8 |
TAPMI Bangalore |
| 9 |
NALSAR University, Hyderabad |
| 10 |
Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| 11 |
IFMR (Krea University), Chennai |
| 12 |
NICMAR University, Pune |
| 13 |
Alliance University, Bangalore |
| 14 |
JAGSoM (Jagdish Sheth School), Mumbai |
| 15 | NIIT University |
There are also other IIMs offering the IPM course, namely IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, and IIM Bodhgaya, but these IPMAT colleges do not accept the IPMAT Indore scores.
While IIM Rohtak conducts a separate entrance examination, IPMAT Rohtak, the other two IIMs accept JIPMAT Scores.
Starting with the 2024 batch, IIM Sirmaur and IIT Mandi launched their Integrated Programme in Management (IPM).
| College | Type | Program / Degree | Campus City | Exam Route | Program Maturity (Graduated Batch Y/N) | Admission Stages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | IIM | BSc (Digital Business) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Institute route | New/Emerging | Application → Screening → (may include PI) |
| IIM Bangalore (Online) | IIM | Online BBA | Online | Institute route | New | Application → Screening |
| IIM Kozhikode | IIM | BMS | Kozhikode, Kerala | Institute route | New/Emerging | Application → Screening → (may include PI) |
| IIM Sirmaur | IIM | BMS | Sirmaur, HP | New | Application → Screening | |
| IIM Sambalpur | IIM | BSc (Mgmt & Policy) | Sambalpur, Odisha | New | Application → Screening | |
| SSCBS (DU) | Non-IIM | BMS / BBA(FIA) | Delhi | CUET | Mature | CUET → Merit |
| NMIMS (Anil Surendra Modi) | Non-IIM | BBA | Mumbai | NPAT | Mature | NPAT → Merit / Interview (as applicable) |
| Christ University | Non-IIM | BBA | Bengaluru | Christ entrance | Mature | Entrance → PI → Merit |
| SCMS Pune | Non-IIM | BBA | Pune | SET | Mature | SET → PI → Merit |
| St. Xavier’s Mumbai | Non-IIM | BMS | Mumbai | Institute route | Mature | Entrance / Merit |

With several other colleges now offering the IPM program, more seats are available for students to study the five-year integrated program in management at some of the best institutions in the country.
Let's take a look at the seat matrix of all IPMAT colleges:
| College | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| IIM Indore | 150 |
| IIM Shillong | 45 |
| IIM Rohtak | 198 |
| IIM Ranchi | 60 |
| IIM Jammu | 140 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 120 |
| IIM Amritsar | 60 |
Total IIM IPM Seats: 773
| College | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Nirma University | 240 |
| IFMR Chennai | 60 |
| IIFT Kakinada | 60 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 60 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 66 |
| TAPMI Manipal | 60 |
| NFSU (Gandhinagar + Delhi) | 80 |
Total Top B-School IPM Seats: 626
Total IPM Seats (IIM + Non-IIM): 1399
| College | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore (BSc) | 80 |
| IIM Bangalore (Online BBA) | 1000 |
| IIM Kozhikode (BMS) | 120 |
| IIM Sirmaur (BMS) | 120 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 90 |
Total IIM UG Seats: 1410
| College | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| TAPMI Bangalore (BBA) | 120 |
| St. Xavier’s Mumbai (BMS) | 120 |
| SSCBS (BMS) | 231 |
| SSCBS (BBA FIA) | 113 |
| Anil Surendra Modi, NMIMS | 720 |
| Christ Bangalore | ~650 |
| SCMS Pune | 300 |
Total Top B-School UG Seats: 2254
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total IPM Seats | 1399 |
| Total BMS/BBA/BSc Seats | 3664 |
| Overall IIM Seats | 2183 |
| Overall Top B-School Seats (Approx.) | 2880 |
| Approx Overall Seats (Combined) | 5063 |
Below is a structured fee comparison (approximate):
| College | Fees (First 3 Years) | Estimated Total (5 Years)* |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | ~17 Lakh | 30–35 Lakh |
| IIM Ranchi | ~16 Lakh | 28–32 Lakh |
| IIM Shillong | ~11–12 Lakh + Mess | 28–33 Lakh |
| IIM Amritsar | ~17–18 Lakh | 30–34 Lakh |
| IIM Sirmaur | ~23 Lakh | 35–40 Lakh |
| IIFT Kakinada | ~12 Lakh | 28–32 Lakh |
| TAPMI Manipal | ~15 Lakh | 27–30 Lakh |
| NALSAR | ~13–14 Lakh | 25–28 Lakh |
| Nirma University | ~15 Lakh | 25–30 Lakh |
*MBA phase subject to revision.
Return on Investment (ROI) refers to the speed at which you can recoup the investment in your education if you pursue the IPMAT program at any of these colleges.
Check the table below for some of the best IPMAT Colleges, their fees for the first 3 years, and average packages.
| Sr. No. | College Name |
Fees (First 3 Years) |
Average Package |
| 1 | IIM Indore | 17.14 LPA | 25.68 LPA |
| 2 | IIM Ranchi | 15.93 LPA | 18.69 LPA |
| 3 | IIM Shillong | 11..43 LPA + Mess | 26.10 LPA |
| 4 | IIM Amritsar | 17.75 LPA | 16 LPA |
| 5 | IIM Sirmaur | 23 LPA | - |
| 6 | IIFT Kakinada | 12 LPA | 27.3 LPA |
| 7 | TAPMI Manipal | 15 LPA | 13.84 LPA |
| 8 |
TAPMI Bangalore |
15-16 LPA | 8-10 LPA |
| 9 |
NALSAR University, Hyderabad |
13.5 LPA | 8-10 LPA |
| 10 |
Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
15 LPA | 13 LPA |
| 11 |
IFMR (Krea University), Chennai |
15 LPA | 13.04 LPA |
| 12 |
NICMAR University, Pune |
19.75 LPA | 9.25 LPA |
| 13 |
Alliance University, Bangalore |
11.38 LPA | 8.50 LPA |
| 14 |
JAGSoM (Jagdish Sheth School), Mumbai |
16 LPA | 13.30 LPA |
| 15 | NIIT University |
Note: The tuition for the final two years will be adjusted to match the MBA program fees set at that time.
Below is the list of JIPMAT score-accepting colleges:
| Sr | College Name | Fees (3 years) | Average Package 2024 |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak | ₹ 18,66,135 | 19.27 LPA |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Management, Jammu | ₹ 18,47,520 | 15.48 LPA |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Management, Bodhgaya | ₹ 10-19.28 lakh | 13.90 LPA |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi | ₹ 15 lakhs | 13.50 LPA (for MBA) |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur | ₹ 22.73 lakhs | 14.45 LPA |
Note: The tuition for the final two years will be adjusted to match the MBA program fees set at that time.
Note: IPMAT batches at other IPM colleges have not yet graduated, so no placement figures are available.
| Tier / Bucket (Placement Strength) | College | Avg Package (LPA) | Placement/Role Strength Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tier 1 IPMAT Colleges (Strong Placement Track Record) |
IIM Indore | ~25+ | Consulting + FMCG heavy; strong alumni; mature IPM ecosystem |
| IIM Shillong | ~26+ | Strong strategy + finance presence | |
| IIFT Kakinada | ~27+ | Strong international business orientation | |
| IIM Ranchi | ~18–19 | Growing consulting presence; stable outcomes | |
| Tier 2 IPMAT Colleges: Emerging placement strength | IIM Amritsar | ~16 | Improving outcomes; still scaling recruiter depth |
| IIM Jammu | ~15 | Growing placements; newer ecosystem vs Tier 1 | |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | ~13–14 | Developing outcomes vary by cohort | |
| IIT Mandi | ~13 (MBA ref.) | Package figure referenced for MBA; IPM outcomes still evolving | |
| Private / Non-IIM (IPMAT accepting) placement bucket | TAPMI (Manipal) | ~13–14 | Stronger in analytics/roles; moderate ROI vs top IIMs |
| IFMR (Krea Univ.) | ~13 | Finance/econ leaning; steady mid-tier outcomes | |
| Nirma University | ~13 | Consistent placements; strong private option | |
| JAGSoM | ~13 | Mid-tier outcomes; depends on specialisation track | |
| Alliance University | ~8–9 | Lower placement outcomes relative to peers |
ROI can be estimated using a simplified model:
ROI Ratio = Average Package ÷ Total 5-Year Cost
| College | Campus City | Exam Route | Program Maturity (Graduated Batch Y/N) | Admission Stages (Typical) | Fees (First 3 Years) | Avg Package (LPA) | ROI Proxy (x) | Placement Strength Description (What it typically indicates) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | Indore | IPMAT Indore | Yes | Aptitude Test → PI → Composite Score | 17.14 Lakh | 25.68 LPA | 1.50x | Top-tier brand + mature recruiter base; consistently strong consulting/FMCG/general management roles. |
| IIM Shillong | Shillong | IPMAT Indore | Yes | Aptitude Test → PI → Composite | 11.43 Lakh + Mess | 26.10 LPA | 2.28x | Very high value-to-cost; strong outcomes in strategy/finance-facing roles compared to fees. |
| IIFT Kakinada | Kakinada | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI → Merit/Composite | 12.00 Lakh | 27.30 LPA | 2.28x | Highest ROI proxy (tie); strong international business orientation; outcomes look excellent vs cost (as per your numbers). |
| IIM Ranchi | Ranchi | IPMAT Indore | Yes | Aptitude Test → PI → Composite | 15.93 Lakh | 18.69 LPA | 1.17x | Stable mid-high outcomes; strong enough ROI with IIM tag, roles across consulting/IT/analytics/general management. |
| IIM Amritsar | Amritsar | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | Aptitude Test → PI → Composite | 17.75 Lakh | 16.00 LPA | 0.90x | Moderate ROI proxy; improving ecosystem; outcomes typically strengthen as alumni + recruiters mature. |
| TAPMI Manipal | Manipal | IPMAT Indore | Yes | IPMAT Score → PI → Merit | 15.00 Lakh | 13.84 LPA | 0.92x | Strong private option; typically better for business/analytics-oriented roles; ROI depends on role profile & specialisation. |
| Nirma University | Ahmedabad | IPMAT Indore | Yes | IPMAT Score → PI → Merit List | 15.00 Lakh | 13.00 LPA | 0.87x | Consistent mid-tier placements; solid for corporate roles; strong UG ecosystem and industry presence regionally. |
| IFMR (Krea University) | Chennai | IPMAT Indore | Yes | IPMAT Score → PI | 15.00 Lakh | 13.04 LPA | 0.87x | Finance/Econ-leaning ecosystem; stable outcomes; ROI comparable to Nirma in your dataset. |
| JAGSoM (Jagdish Sheth School) | (Mumbai is listed in your draft) | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI → Merit | 16.00 Lakh | 13.30 LPA | 0.83x | Mid outcomes; ROI improves if role profile is analytics/strategy; depends strongly on student profile & track. |
| Alliance University | Bangalore | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI → Merit | 11.38 Lakh | 8.50 LPA | 0.75x | Lower package level, but also lower fees; the outcome depends heavily on internships, specialisation, and student quality. |
| NALSAR (DoMS) | Hyderabad | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI | 13.50 Lakh | 8–10 LPA | 0.59–0.74x | Developing outcomes; value depends on program structure + cohort maturity; needs careful evaluation vs peers. |
| TAPMI Bangalore | Bangalore | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI | 15–16 Lakh | 8–10 LPA | 0.50–0.67x | Early-stage outcome range; ROI currently lower vs mature IPM options; could improve as batches mature. |
| NICMAR University | Pune | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI | 19.75 Lakh | 9.25 LPA | 0.47x | Lower ROI proxy in your data; worth it mainly if the program aligns to niche career goals. |
| IIM Sirmaur | Sirmaur (HP) | IPMAT Indore (as per your draft list) | Emerging | Aptitude/IPMAT → PI → Composite | 23.00 Lakh | — | — | Package not provided in your Indore-accepting table (add when you finalise which year’s placement metric you’re using). |
| NIIT University | (Not specified) | IPMAT Indore | Emerging | IPMAT Score → PI | — | — | — | Missing data in your draft (fees + package). |
The colleges mentioned above that accept IPMAT scores offer excellent placement opportunities with renowned organisations.
Check out the table below for the top recruiters who hire aspirants from colleges under the IPMAT Exam. For a further detailed explanation of all IIMs, read through IPMAT placements and jobs.
| IPMAT Score Accepting Colleges | Top Recruiters |
| IIM Indore | Accenture Strategy, Bain & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, L'Oreal, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited, Avalon Consulting, MX Player |
| IIM Ranchi | Accenture, Deloitte, Samsung, Infosys, Capgemini, DELL Technologies, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, Tata Elxsi, Birlasoft, Yes Bank |
| DoMS, NALSAR University | Deloitte, Cognizant, Colgate-Palmolive, ITC Limited, Apollo Hospitals, Jaro Education, Heritage |
| Institute of Management, Nirma University | Deloitte, Bain & Company, Oracle, Capgemini, Infosys, Airtel, Adani, Kotak Mahindra Bank, CRISIL, Zomato, Coffee Day Beverages |
| Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | Google, McKinsey & Co, Goldman Sachs, Accenture Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, EY, Infosys, Reliance, Optum Advisory, EXL, ITC, Godrej |
Across IPMAT colleges, placements are generally distributed as:
| Sector | Typical Share of Placements (Range) | What roles does this usually includes | Colleges where this is typically stronger (examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting & Strategy | 20%–30% | Management consulting, strategy, transformation, internal consulting | IIM Indore (strong depth), IIM Shillong, IIM Ranchi |
| BFSI (Banking/Finance/Insurance) | 15%–25% | Corporate finance, banking, NBFC roles, risk, credit, and investment research | IIM Shillong (finance-leaning roles), IFMR (finance/econ orientation), IIM Indore |
| FMCG / Consumer & Retail | 10%–15% | Sales & marketing, brand management, category, and GTM roles | IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, (select roles across IIMs) |
| IT / Analytics / Product | 20%–30% | Business analyst, data/analytics, product roles, tech consulting | TAPMI (analytics leaning), IIM Ranchi, IIM Indore |
| General Management / Leadership Programs | 10%–20% | Leadership tracks, ops, program management, corporate roles | IIM Indore, IIM Amritsar, IIM Jammu/Bodh Gaya (growing) |
| International Business / Trade (often overlaps with above) | (Not always separately reported) | Trade, export/import, global markets, cross-border strategy | IIFT (international business orientation) |
Check: IPMAT Cut Off 2026
Note: IPM colleges that accept Indore scores have unique admission criteria beyond past academic performance, which you will need to satisfy.
Make sure to keep an eye on the IPMAT Colleges list if you are preparing for the IPM exam.
To clear the exam and get into these colleges, you need to do an IPMAT exam analysis of previous years.
| Institute | NIRF 2025 (Mgmt Category) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | 8 | Ranked 8th in Management category (among all MBA/B-school institutions in India) |
| IIM Ranchi | 18 | Ranked 18th in the Management category |
| IIM Rohtak | 19 | Ranked 19th in the Management category |
| IIM Amritsar | Likely ranked but outside the top ~100 list / not in the public top list | Not officially shown in the published 2025 mgmt Ranks |
| IIM Shillong | Not Ranked/Not in the published top list | Not in the top NIRF management main list results |
| IIM Jammu | Not Ranked/Out of the top visible list | Not in the top 100 mgmt ranking published |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | Not Ranked/Out of visible NIRF list | Not in the top mgmt section published |
| IIFT Kakinada | Not Ranked/Not listed | IIFT (New Delhi) appears in NIRF, but Kakinada IPM is not separately ranked |
| Nirma University | Not Ranked/Not in mgmt list | Not featured in the NIRF 2025 management list |
| NMIMS | Generally high rank (but not published for the mgmt 2025 list) | Known to be a strong private mgmt university, but the latest NIRF mgmt position was not cited in the public 2025 list |
| IFMR (Krea University) | Not Ranked/Not listed | No official mgmt ranking from NIRF 2025 public data |
| NALSAR University | Not Ranked/Not listed mgmt | NALSAR is highly ranked for law but not mgmt inthe NIRF 2025 mgmt list |
| TAPMI / Other Private B-schools | Not in the top NIRF 2025 mgmt list | Many private B-schools are unlisted in the main published 2025 management ranking |
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