Get Admission in IIM After Class 12: Check Admission Process and Entrance Exams

What after Class 12? If you are planning to pursue and Integrate MBA programme, you can pursue it from IIMs. Yes, as many as five IIMs offer Integrated MBA programme after class 12. Read all about 5-year Integrated MBA programme (IPM) offered by IIMs after Class 12. 

Every management aspirant in India dreams to pursue a degree from IIMs, but given the level of competition in CAT exam, it is not easy to get into the prestigious group of institutes. So, what if you could get in to IIMs right after completing Class 12? Yes, there are IIMs that offer five-year integrated MBA programmes.

IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak have been imparting the five-year integrated course in MBA for undergraduate students for a few years now. In 2021, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya also introduced IPM degree courses for students after Class 12. The Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), is a unique programme that aims to meet the aspirations of young students to become management professionals. Admission to this programme is done through entrance exam followed by Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

In this article, we have shared complete information about the IPM courses of IM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya. Read more. 

IIM Indore's Five Year Integrated MBA (IPM)

IIM Indore's Integrated Programme in Management has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (London). Admission to this course is through a common entrance exam, Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test or IPMAT.

IIM Indore 5-year Integrated MBA

The five-year Integrated course in Management (BBA MBA) is a 15-term program that is spread over five years with three terms a year. Each term is for three months. The course includes management education in the social sciences setting. Accordingly, 40 per cent of the programme would focus on subjects related to the following:

• Mathematics, Statistics, Logic and Computer Science
• Introduction to Literature and Political Science
• Civilization and History (both national and international)
• Exposure to biological sciences
• Exposure to languages (one foreign language and one Indian language)
• Soft skills: Leadership development, personality development, teamwork and communication both written and oral

The remaining 10 per cent of the programme focuses on international exposure and internship in various social organizations in India. The second module - the remaining 50% of the course consists all functional areas of management such as:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Organisational Behaviour
• Decision Science
• Operations and Services Management
• Marketing
• Economics
• Information Technology
• Communication
• Legal Aspects of Business
• Ethics
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Business Strategy
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship

IIM Indore IPMAT Eligibility Criteria

• 60 per cent aggregate at Secondary/Class 10 equivalent and at Higher Secondary/Class 12 equivalent for General candidates. For NC-OBC candidates the minimum aggregate required is 55 per cent.
• Candidates in Class 12 are also eligible to apply for IPMAT
• Candidate must not be above the age of 20 years as on July 31, 2023

IIM Indore IPMAT Selection Process

The selection of candidates for IIM Indore's five-year integrated course is done in three phases.

• Phase 1: IPMAT exam
• Phase 2: Shortlisting of candidates for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)
• Phase 3: Final selection of candidates on the basis of IPMAT score, WAT and PI

IPMAT 2022 Dates

Given below is the tentative schedule of IPMAT 2023 and admission process. Candidates interested in appearing for the entrance exam must fill the IPMAT 2023 application form before deadline.

IPMAT 2023 Events	IPMAT 2023 Dates
Application Process	08-Mar-2023 to 17-Apr-2023
IPMAT 2023	16-Jun-2023
WAT-PI call	July 2023
Announcement of provisional admission	August, 2023
Programme registration	August, 2023

• Test Centres: Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata and Mumbai
• IPMAT Application Fees: INR 4,130 for General category candidates and INR 2,065 for SC/ST/PwD category candidates

IPMAT Tuition Fee

For the first three years the course fee is INR 4,00,000 per annum for domestic candidates and INR 6,00,000 per annum for international students. The course fee for the fourth and fifth years would be as per the prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fees. 

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• IPMAT syllabus 2023
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• IPMAT question papers
• IPMAT result 2023
• IPMAT 2023 admit card

IIM Rohtak Five Year Integrated MBA (IPM)

IIM Rohtak’s Integrated MBA programme is also called Five Year Integrated Programme in Management or IPM. The programme is taught in 3 2 mode. The first three years are divided into nine semesters and the last two years are taught as per the PGP programme curriculum. IIM Rohtak IPM course fee is INR 28,73,000.

IIM Rohtak 5-year Integrated Course in Management Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have a minimum score of 60 percent aggregate in Class 10 and 12. For SC/ST and PwD candidates, the minimum score requirement is 55 percent.
• The candidate should not be more than 20 years of age as on July 31, 2023
• Candidates in class 12 who are awaiting their result are also eligible to apply

IPM Aptitude Test Selection Process

The selection process of IIM Rohtak Five-Year Integrated Course in Management has three phases:

• Phase 1: IPM Aptitude Test 2023 
• Phase 2: Shortlisting of candidates for WAT and PI
• Phase 3: Final selection of candidates on the basis of performance in IPM Aptitude Test, WAT and PI

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• IPM Aptitude Test syllabus 2023
• IPM Aptitude Test pattern 2023
• IPM Aptitude Test 2023: Books for preparation
• IPM Aptitude Test 2023: Application process and form

IPM Aptitude Test 2022 Dates

Given below are the dates of IPM Aptitude Test 2023 and further admission process. Candidates who wish to pursue IIM Rohtak’s IPM course, must submit the application form before deadline.

IPM Aptitude Test Events 2022	IPM Aptitude Test Dates 2022
Application Process	06-Feb-2023 to 10-Apr-2023
IPM Aptitude Test 2023 exam	20-May-2023
WAT-PI call	Last week of June 2023
Announcement of provisional admission	Last week of June 2023
Academic session begins	Last week of July 2023

• Test centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.
• IPM Aptitude Test 2023 Fees: INR 3,890 to be submitted online along with the application form.

IPM Aptitude Test Pattern

IPM Aptitude Test will assess the candidate’s analytical and verbal skills. Check the section-wise break-up of the question paper and IPM Aptitude Test Pattern below.

Section	Number of Questions	Sectional time limit
Quantitative Ability	40	40 minutes
Logical Reasoning	40	40 minutes
Verbal Ability	40	40 minutes
Total	120	120 minutes

Incase, a candidate also selects Integrated Programme in Law, they will have to appear for fourth section - Legal Reasoning which will have 20 questions to be solved in 20 minutes. 

IIM Ranchi Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

The IPM offered by IIM Ranchi is a full-time 5-year management programme introduced in the 2023 academic year. The first batch of IIM Ranchi IPM had 120 students. Admission process is through JIPMAT and the programme commences in September. Know all about the IPM below:

IIM Ranchi IPM Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate or equivalent in Class 10 and 12 (55 per cent for candidates from SC/ST/PwD)
• There is no age limit for candidates
• Indian Nationals and PIO/OCI Card Holders are eligible to apply for IPM

IIM Ranchi IPM Admissions Process

Admission to the IPM 2023 of IIM Ranchi will be based on SAT/IPMAT 2023/JIPMAT 2023 exam scores, a Written Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview (PI), and overall academic performance. WAT and PIs will be conducted at Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Ranchi.

IIM Ranchi IPM Application Process

The application process for IIM Ranchi IPM is through JIPMAT registrations. Candidates can apply before or after you take the SAT/IPMAT 2023/JIPMAT 2023. The application fee is INR 2,000 (INR 1,000 for reserved category students).

IIM Ranchi IPM Fees

The total fees for the first three years of the program will be around INR 14 lakh. The fees for the next two years will be same as that of MBA programme of IIM Ranchi.

IIM Jammu Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

The IIM Jammu Integrated Programme in Management wa also launched in 2021. The first batch of IIM Jammu IPM had seat intake of 60. The selection of candidates for the course will be done on the basis of Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) to be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). More information on this entrance test is awaited. Know all about IIM Jammu IPM below:

IIM Jammu IPM Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent examination from a recognised university or education board
• The candidate must have scored a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent or equivalent in Class 10 and 12 (55 per cent for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category)
• Applicants pursuing Class 12 from international schools affiliated to foreign boards like International General Certificate for Secondary Education and International Baccalaureate can also apply

IIM Jammu IPM Admission Process

The IIM Jammu IPM admission process includes Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT), academic record evaluation. After the entrance exam, the institute will prepare merit list of students for selection on the basis of their score in JIPMAT and academics. The weightage of JIPMAT score, academic profile of class 10th and 12th, and gender diversity as follows:

Components	Percentage
JIPMAT	60
Class 10 Marks	15
Class 12 Marks	15
Gender Diversity	10

IIM Jammu IPM Application Process

IIM Jammu IPM application process is online. The JIPMAT 2023 form will be available on the institute and NTA websites from April onwards. Details of IIM Jammu IPM application process including schedule and fees have also been announced. Apply for JIPMAT 2023

IIM Bodh Gaya Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

The IIM Bodh Gaya’s Integrated Programme in Management is also a 5-year integrated MBA programme launched this year. Admission to this course will be through JIPMAT to be conducted by NTA. Know all about IIM Bodh Gaya IPM and JIPMAT below:

JIPMAT 2023: Important Dates

Given below is the schedule of JIPMAT 2023. The exam will be held on May 28, 2023.

JIPMAT 2023 Events	JIPMAT 2023 Dates
JIPMAT 2023 application form submission	06-Apr-2023 to 30-Apr-2023
Last date for submission of Examination fee	30-Apr-2023
Application form Correction	02-May-2023 to 04-May-2023
Date of Examination for JIPMAT 2023	28-May-2023

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent or equivalent in Class 10 and 12 (55 per cent for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category)
• Applicants pursuing Class 12 from international schools affiliated to foreign boards are also eligible to apply

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admission Process

The IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admission Process includes JIPMAT 2023 and Personal Interview (PI). To prepare the merit list, marks obtained in JIPMAT and PI would be computed in the following ratio:

Components	Percentage
JIPMAT	70 %
PI	30%
Total	100%

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Admission Process

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM application process will be online. The forms will be available on the institute and NTA websites. Details of IIM Bodh Gaya IPM application process including schedule and fees has been announced. Check the JIPMAT dates table above.

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM Fees

The total fee of first three years of IPM will be INR13.5 lakh. Tentative tuition fee for the fourth and fifth year would be as INR.7.5 lakh per year (equivalent PGP fee for batch).

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