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JIPMAT Cut Off 2026: Category-wise Expected Cutoff Marks (Sectional + Overall)

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

July 15, 2026

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Overview: The JIPMAT 2026 cutoffs are out. IIM Jammu has already published its official category-wise sectional percentile cutoffs and updated selection criteria for the IPM 2026-31 batch in its latest admission policy.

The JIPMAT 2026 examination was successfully conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 7 June 2026 for admission to the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.

The biggest update for the 2026 admission cycle is that IIM Jammu has officially released its IPM Admission Policy for the 2026–31 batch. The institute has retained the minimum sectional qualifying marks while introducing a revised merit calculation process that gives greater importance to academic consistency.

At the same time, IIM Bodh Gaya has also published its admission policy, and candidates can now estimate their admission chances by comparing their scores with previous admission trends and the latest eligibility criteria.

Read on to know the complete details.

JIPMAT Cut Off 2026: Highlights

Particular

Details

Exam Name

Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT)

Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Date

7 June 2026

Participating Institutes

IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya

Result Status

Declared

Official Institute Cutoff

Released by IIM Jammu

Admission Basis

JIPMAT Score + Institute-wise Selection Criteria

JIPMAT 2026: IIM Jammu Sectional Cut Off Released

Unlike many national entrance exams, IIM Jammu does not publish an overall score-based cutoff. Instead, candidates must secure the minimum sectional qualifying marks in each section of the JIPMAT exam to become eligible for merit list preparation.

Meeting these qualifying marks does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on the institute's composite merit score.

Category

QA (Min. Marks)

DI/LR (Min. Marks)

VA (Min. Marks)

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

What Changed in IIM Jammu Admission Policy 2026?

One of the most significant changes introduced by IIM Jammu this year is the revised weightage for preparing the final merit list.

Earlier, admission included weightage for gender diversity. From the 2026 admission cycle onwards, the institute has shifted its focus toward rewarding consistent academic performance.

IIM Jammu Merit Calculation 2026

Component

Weightage

JIPMAT Percentile

70%

Class 10 Marks

15%

Class 12 Marks

15%

Key Changes

  • JIPMAT score continues to have the highest weightage.
  • Academic performance now contributes 30% to the final merit.
  • Gender diversity marks have been removed.
  • Candidates with strong school academics gain an additional advantage during final selection.

IIM Jammu Reservation Policy (2026-31 Batch)

Category

Reservation %

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

7.5%

NC-OBC

27%

EWS

10%

PwD

5%

JIPMAT Cut Off 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022: Previous Year Trends and Analysis

Understanding previous year cutoffs is one of the best ways to estimate your admission chances for JIPMAT 2026.

Although the minimum qualifying marks remain fairly stable, the final admission scores and merit lists vary every year depending on competition, seat availability, candidate preferences, and institute-specific admission policies.

For the 2026 cycle, candidates should also keep in mind that IIM Jammu has revised its selection criteria by introducing academic weightage, making historical cutoffs only one part of the admission picture.

IIM Jammu Cut off 2025

Check out the table below for the cut-off categories for the year 2025:

Category Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation 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 Bodhgaya Cut-off 2025

Check out the table below for the cut-off categories for 2025.

Category QA (%) DI (%) VA (%) Overall (%) Cut-off for Type II – GN Cut-off for Type II – SNG Cut-off for Type I
General 70 70 70 76 290 275 333
EWS 50 50 50 63 245 184 300
NC-OBC 50 50 50 52 220 195 280
SC 35 35 35 40 146 146 235
ST 30 25 25 36 140 140 190
PwD-GEN 30 25 25 36 140 230
PwD-EWS 180
PwD-NCOBC 30 25 25 36 0
PwD-SC 154
PwD-ST 0

IIM Jammu JIPMAT Cut Off 2024

IIM Jammu does not release marks-based cut-offs; it only releases ranks.

The table below represents the minimum marks which IIM Jammu requires to be eligible for the selection process:

Category Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation 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

This is the minimum score you need on the JIPMAT to be accepted for IIM Jammu. Keep in mind, though, that this is not the absolute JIPMAT cutoff for IIM Jammu.

IIM Jammu doesn't release the cutoff; they only release the admit card numbers of those selected for the programme. 

Note: The marks in the table signify the minimum marks needed to be considered for the programme; the cutoffs will surely be higher than the JIPMAT cut off marks mentioned in the table.

IIM Bodh Gaya Cut-Off for JIPMAT 2024

Is there a sectional cutoff in JIPMAT? Yes, the institute selects students for further rounds of admission if they have cleared the sectional cutoff set by the authorities.

IIM Bodh Gaya considers four types of candidates when making the JIPMAT 2025 cutoff list:

  • Type I: Confirmed EoI: Those who will receive the confirmed offer after depositing EoI.
  • Type II: Waitlist EoI: Those who will be on the waitlist after depositing an EoI; offers will be made on a vacant-seat basis.
  • Type III: Those who have cleared the JIPMAT sectional cutoff, but not in the Waitlist EoI as of the date. 
  • Type IV: Those who have not cleared the sectional JIPMAT cutoff and will therefore not be considered.

Note: Expression of Interest (or EoI) is the registration fee you have to pay to confirm your seat. 

Category

Cut-Off (Bodh Gaya 2024)

General (Male) 292
General (Female) 282
NC-OBC (Male) 237
NC-OBC (Female) 236
EWS (Male) 271
EWS (Female) 259
PwD (Male) 164
SC/ST/PwD (Female) Not Specified

IIM Bodh Gaya Cut-Off 2023 for JIPMAT

JIPMAT Bodh Gaya 1st Cut-off List

Category Offer count Total Score Cut-off
Total 109 -
GEN 42 342
EWS 10 323
NCOBC 28 303
SC 16 258
ST 8 205
PwD 5 199

IIM Bodh Gaya subsequently released six more cut-off lists, with the last and seventh cut-off list being as follows: 

JIPMAT Bodh Gaya Last Cut-off List (or 7th Cutoff list)

Category GN SNG
General 313 306
EWS 289 278
OBC-NCL 255 243
SC 203 199
ST 148
PwD 159

Here, *GN: Gender-Neutral Seats & SNG: Supernumerary Girls Seats.

Read more: JIPMAT 2026 Exam Dates

JIPMAT Bodh Gaya Cut-Off 2022

First Cut-off List

Category Total Score Cut-off
GEN
  • 354,
  • 353 with VA score 108
EWS 334
NCOBC 322
SC 266
ST
  • 225
  • 224 with VA score 109

Last Cut-off List (or 6th Cut-off List)

Category GN
General 338
EWS 315
OBC-NCL 289
SC 223 with VA score 64
ST 148

Analysis of JIPMAT Cut Offs

  • Overall Reduction in Cutoffs (2023): Compared to 2022, there appears to be a general downward trend in JIPMAT cutoffs across most categories. Given that the number of applicants hasn't decreased, this suggests a potential increase in the difficulty level of the JIPMAT exam pattern

  • Significant Drop in JIPMAT General Cutoff (2023): Notably, the general category cutoff has decreased from 354 to 342, which is unusual given that rising cutoffs are the trend for every competitive exam. This proves the claim that there might be increasing difficulty in exam papers

  • Multiple Cut-off List: Although the JIPMAT cutoff starts out pretty high, they always release more than five cutoff lists, which means that people who score really high aren’t taking admission. This means you don’t need to worry if you don’t secure admission in the first list. 

  • Competitive Score: Even though there are so many cutoff lists, the last cutoff score drops by only 20 marks or so, indicating that many people are scoring in that high range. 

Refer Here | JIPMAT Question Paper Analysis with Solutions

Factors Affecting JIPMAT Cut Off 2026

The cut off marks for JIPMAT are prepared by considering various factors as listed below:

  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Total number of students appearing for the exam
  • Total number of seats
  • Reservation of categories 
  • Highest, lowest, and average marks obtained by students

These factors make up the JIPMAT exam analysis that helps students in assessing JIPMAT.

JIPMAT Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Joint Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test is similar to other entrance examinations, which are explained below:

Stage 1: Registration Process

The first step is online registration to appear for the JIPMAT entrance exam 2026. You need to fill out the application form by visiting the official website. 

You must make sure to check the JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria before you proceed with the application process. 

Stage 2: JIPMAT 2025

Based on the successful JIPMAT registration, you are eligible for the examination. JIPMAT is an online exam that includes three sections: 

  • Verbal Ability (MCQ)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ)
  •  Logical Reasoning (MCQ)

Stage 3: Merit List

Based on the JIPMAT cut-off marks, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya will release category-wise final results. 

IIM Jammu JIPMAT Selection Statistics (2024)

Category Selected Waitlisted
General 52 160
NC-OBC 36 108
SC 20 60
ST 11 17
EWS - 40
PwD 21 7
Total 140 392

Know More | Alternative BBA entrance exams other than JIPMAT

JIPMAT Admission Criteria 2026

Admissions to a five-year integrated program at IIM Jammu or IIM Bodh Gaya will be provided based on the following criteria:

IIM Jammu

Components Percentage
JIPMAT 95%
Gender Diversity 5%

Note: Gender Diversity

  • Male - 0
  • Female - 5

IIM Bodh Gaya

IIM Bodh Gaya gives admission only on the basis of JIPMAT score.

The JIPMAT exam cut-off is an important milestone for those aspiring for IPM admissions in IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.

A clear understanding of the JIPMAT cut-off trends over the past years will help you have realistic goals that are achievable.

Key Takeaways

  • Separate Cut-offs: Each institute sets its own JIPMAT cut-off 2026 based on seat availability.
  • Trend in Cut-offs: IIM Bodh Gaya showed a downward trend in cut-offs compared to last year, suggesting increased exam difficulty.
  • Multiple Cut-off Lists: IIM Bodh Gaya releases multiple cut-off lists, allowing opportunities for candidates who initially score lower.
  • Selection Process: The selection involves JIPMAT registration, the exam, and achieving above JIPMAT cut off scores.
  • Admission Criteria Differences: IIM Jammu includes gender diversity among its criteria, whereas IIM Bodh Gaya relies solely on JIPMAT scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Lalita Vishwakarma is a professional content writer with 5+ years of experience in the IPMAT and CUET domain. She specializes in creating accurate, student-focused content based on the latest exam patterns, syllabus, and preparation strategies. With strong subject understanding and research-backed insights, she simplifies complex topics into clear, easy-to-follow guidance, helping students prepare with confidence and clarity.... more

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