JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualifying Exams, Age Limit, Reservation
JIPMAT 2026
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 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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.
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
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 |
Also Read: JIPMAT 2026 Exam Dates
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:
For admission to IIM Jammu for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for IIM Jammu admission.
For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Jammu, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Jammu are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:
Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.
Yes, CAT 2023 dates for admission to IIM Jammu are out. To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The 2023 CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. For 2023 CAT exam, CAT registration will go on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Students are required to appear for the CAT 2023 exam in Computer Based Testing mode at allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 for IIM Jammu admission will be held in three slots. These are as follows:
Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Jammu must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call (provided the student gets a valid score in the exam).
| 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
One can find JIPMAT eligibility criteria in the information bulletin released by NTA before the start of examination process.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, candidates waiting for Class 12 results are eligible to appear for JIPMAT. However, admissions are subject to candidates passing Class 12 with required eligibility conditions.
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