JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualifying Exams, Age Limit, Reservation

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Updated on Oct 3, 2025 15:21 IST

JIPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria comprises the conditions to fulfil to take this national level IPM entrance exam. Check the complete eligibility criteria for JIPMAT 2026 below.

JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the JIPMAT eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria to take JIPMAT 2026 exam in the information bulletin. Before filling the JIPMAT application form, candidates must go through all the JIPMAT eligibility criteria and ensure that they meet the same. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria set by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya can obtain admission to IPM courses offered based on JIPMAT exam.

As per the JIPMAT eligibility criteria, candidates must score 60 per cent aggregate in Class 12 and Class 10. Scroll down to know complete details on JIPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria including the age limit, qualification requirement, reservation criteria, and more.

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JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
JIPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Key Takeaways
JIPMAT 2026 Reservation Criteria
Post-Fulfilling JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria: Admission Process
JIPMAT 2026: Eligibility for Admission

JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria below to apply for JIPMAT 2026 exam:

Qualification

Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam, or equivalent, in 2023, 2024 or shall be taking the exam in 2026. Candidates waiting for the Class 12 results must passt by the end of July 31.
Candidates must have passed the Class 10 exam in 2022 or later.

Minimum Qualifying Score

Candidates must score a minimum of 60 per cent in Class 12 and Class 10 if they belong to the general category.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for scoring a minimum of 55 per cent in Class 12 and Class 10.

Age Limit: No age limit has been prescribed by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu; however, candidates must have fulfilled the passing year criteria for Class 10 and Class 12.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to apply for JIPMAT exam?

The eligibility criteria released along with the JIPMAT information brochure states that:

Candidates should have passed the Class 12 level exam, irrespective of the stream
Aspirants who are waiting for the Class 12 exam result and will pass the exam are also eligible to apply for the JIPMAT exam
Candidates who have passed Class 10 level exam are eligible
Unreserved category candidates must have secured 60 per cent aggregate marks in Class 10 and 12
With a marks concession of 5 per cent, candidates belonging to reserved categories must have secured a minimum aggregate score of 55 per cent in Class 10 and 12

Q: What is the IPM selection criteria followed by IIM Jammu for admissions based on JIPMAT?

IIM Jammu has released the IPM admission policy for admissions based on JIPMAT scores. Candidates will be selected for IPM admission by 95 per cent allocation of JIPMAT scores and 5 per cent allocation to the females. The 95 per cent allocation of JIPMAT scores for male candidates is the total marks considered for the admission cutoff. While female candidates get an additional 5 per cent to provide better gender diversity to the IPM course.

Q: Is Class 10 marks considered for admission to IIM Jammu MBA?

Yes, Class 10 marks are considered for preparing the final merit list.

The components taken into consideration of merit list are mentioned below:

CAT Score: 0.4* Absolute CAT Percentile, Maximum marks-40
Personal Interview: Maximum marks- 30
Profile: Maximum marks- 30

Under profile section following things are considered:

Academic profile: 10 marks (Class 10, Class 12, Graduation)
Work Experience: 10 marks
Diversity (Gender): 10 marks

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JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria: List of 10+2 Equivalent Exams

The space below mentions the exams that are treated equivalent to 10+2 level of education:

Plus two level exams in the 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education under recognised central or state exam boards
Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination offered by recognised institutes, commonly known as Junior Colleges
Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by NIOS or State Board of Open Schooling. Students with a mark sheet from open school must have studied a minimum of five subjects with English as one of the mandatory subjects.

JIPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Key Takeaways

Here are some of the key takeaways from the JIPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria:

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Applicants pursuing their Class 12 from international schools affiliated to foreign boards such as International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are also eligible to apply.
Class 10 and Class 12 exam scores are not considered for merit list preparation.
The percentage obtained in Class 10 and 12 standards would be calculated as per the specific Board’s regulation.
In case of the absence of any regulation for aggregate score calculation, then the marks of all subjects appearing in the grade sheet shall be considered.

JIPMAT 2026 Reservation Criteria

IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya follow the reservation criteria as per the Central Government norms. The reservation criteria for admissions based on JIPMAT are as follows:

Scheduled Castes (SC): 15 per cent
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5 per cent
Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 27 per cent
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10 per cent

Besides the reservations mentioned above; five per cent of seats from each category are reserved for the PWD candidates.

Post-Fulfilling JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria: Admission Process

The admission process based on the JIPMAT exam includes multiple steps as mentioned below:

JIPMAT 2026 registration
Payment of JIPMAT application fee
Downloading JIPMAT 2026 admit card
Appearing for the JIPMAT exam
Release of JIPMAT answer key and raising objections
Checking JIPMAT results
Release of JIPMAT cutoff scores
Payment of the seat acceptance fee

JIPMAT 2026: Eligibility for Admission

Admission based on the JIPMAT exam score depends on multiple factors other than the exam score. The space below mentions all the elements considered under the JIPMAT selection process:

Q: What are the documents required for MBA admission at IIM Jammu?

The list of documents (self-attested copies) to be submitted at the time of registration is given below:

Class 10 & Class 12 marksheets & pass certificates
Bachelor's degree certificate & marksheet
Work experience certificate (if any)
Caste certificate (if applicable)
DAP certificate (if applicable)
EWS certificate (if applicable)

Q: What is the eligibility criteria of PhD at IIM Jammu?

Candidates seeking admission at IIM Jammu PhD Programme must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Programme

Qualification

Age limit

PhD

Master's & Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate

OR Professional qualification (CA, ICWA, CS)

OR BTech/BE with at least 50% aggregate

OR Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline with 60% aggregate.

40 years

PhD for working professionals

Master's & Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate

OR Professional qualification (CA, ICWA, CS) or BTech/BE with at least 50% aggregate

OR Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline with 60% aggregate and,

Minimum 3 years of work experience at supervisor or above level

No age limit

Q: What are the documents required for admission to Executive MBA at IIM Jammu?

EMBA applicants at IIM Jammu are required to submit the following documents at the time of application:

Self-attested copies of Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets & certificates
Self-attested copy of Bachelor's degree certificate & marksheet
Percentage conversion certificate from college/university (in case of CGPA/CPA)
Self-attested copy of Work experience certificate
Self-attested copy of Caste certificate (if applicable)
Self-attested copy of DAP certificate (if applicable)
Self-attested copy of EWS certificate (if applicable)
Scanned photo of the applicant
Scanned signatures of the applicant

Apart from the supporting documents, the applicants need to provide two references with their contact details and email IDs from academicians who have taught them or whom they have closely worked with on scholarly work. Further, they need to download the completed online application form and send a hard copy of the same along with the relevant supporting documents and the required receipt of online payment through Speed Post at the address mentioned below:

Selection Element	IIM Jammu (in per cent)	IIM Bodh Gaya (in per cent)
JIPMAT score	95	100
Gender diversity	5	-

IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu shall release the cutoff score after the release of JIPMAT results. Candidates whose aggregate score as per the above-mentioned selection criteria meets the cutoff score are eligible for admission. Post fulfilling the eligibility, such candidates are required to pay the seat acceptance fee.

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