JIPMAT 2026 Cut off (Expected): Check Sectional and Category-wise Cut off Marks

Updated on Oct 9, 2026 01:41 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

JIPMAT 2026 Cutoff: IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu releases JIPMAT cutoff scores during the admission process. Participating institutes release cutoff scores as per the JIPMAT selection criteria. IIM Jammu prepares the merit order by providing 70 per cent weightage to JIPMAT scores and 30 per cent weightage to Class 10 and 12 performance. IIM Bodh Gaya provides 100 per cent weightage to JIPMAT scores for IPM admissions. Besides the overall JIPMAT cutoff score, candidates are also required to meet JIPMAT sectional cutoff for admission based on JIPMAT 2026. Scroll down to know more details on JIPMAT 2026 cutoff.

Table of contents

JIPMAT 2026 Cutoff Overview
JIPMAT 2026 Dates and Schedule
JIPMAT 2026 Expected Cutoff
JIPMAT Sectional Cutoff 2026
Factors Determining JIPMAT 2026 Cutoff
Previous Year’s JIPMAT Cutoff Scores
FAQs on JIPMAT Cutoff

JIPMAT 2026 Cutoff Overview

Check the key highlights for JIPMAT cutoff scores:

JIPMAT exam cutoff score is the minimum score required for IPM admission.
Candidates who obtain a score equal to or greater than the JIPMAT cutoff as per the participating college’s merit order are eligible for admission.
IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya release the JIPMAT cutoff separately.
JIPMAT cutoff score can vary across different exam sessions.
Participating institutes will also release JIPMAT sectional cutoffs. Candidates need to meet the overall and sectional cutoffs for IPM admission.

Also Read: JIPMAT 2026 Important Dates

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I improve my chances of meeting the JIPMAT cutoff?

Candidates must enhance their overall exam preparation to score better in the JIPMAT exam. A good JIPMAT score improves the chances of a candidate meeting the JIPMAT cutoff. JIPMAT cutoff will shortlist candidates for the admission process conducted by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. To enhance the JIPMAT preparation, candidates must practise the previous years question papers and take as many mock tests as possible. JIPMAT is comparatively an easy exam, however, qualifying the cutoff becomes difficult as nearly 7000 candidates fight for 120 seats offered for IPM admission at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.

Q: Which institutes consider JIPMAT cutoff for admissions?

JIPMAT exam is conducted for admission to IPM courses offered by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. Both of these JIPMAT participating institutes prepares cutoff scores for admission. Candidates meeting the cutoff criteria as per the JIPMAT participating Iims are eligible to participate in the selection process. Eligible candidates as per the JIPMAT cutoff need to fill the Expression of Interest (EoI) by paying a certain amount. Candidates providing the EOI have to further accept the admission offer by the institute. The admission offer based on JIPMAT scores will have the fee mentioned to be paid for the course.

JIPMAT 2026 Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JIPMAT 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Jun ' 26	Declaration of JIPMAT Result
15 Jun ' 26	Publication of JIPMAT Answer Key (Provisional)

JIPMAT 2026 Expected Cutoff

Check JIPMAT expected cutoffs below based on the previous admission term:

Category	IIM Bodh Gaya	IIM Jammu
General	300	310+
NC-OBC	270+	280+
EWS	270+	280+
SC	220+	240+
ST	220+	240+
PwD	220+	240+

JIPMAT 2026 Sectional Cutoff for IIM Bodh Gaya (Expected)

Category	Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretation	Verbal Ability
General	35+	85+	65+
EWS	32+	80+	52+
NC-OBC	30+	75+	50+
SC	20+	60+	45+
ST	15+	58+	45+
PwD	15+	55+	45+

Commonly asked questions

Q: Are there any sectional cutoffs in JIPMAT based admissions?

JIPMAT participating Iims will release the sectional cutoff scores to shortlist candidates for further admission process. The final admission criteria does not have a weightage for the sectional cutoff. Both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya provide a weightage to the overall JIPMAT score, academic performance and gender of the candidate who pays the EOI fees. Those who do not meet the JIPMAT sectional cutoff scores are marked ineligible for payment of the EOI fees. Further, such candidates are not considered for evaluation under the final admission criteria.

Q: Is the JIPMAT cutoff the only criteria for admission?

JIPMAT cutoffs are only responsible to shortlist candidates for admission. Shortlisted candidates have to pay EOI fees to express their interest for the available seats. All candidates who pay the EOI fees are considered for the selection process. The IPM selection process at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya may comprise the following parameters as per the revised admission policy: - Class 10 marks - Class 12 marks - JIPMAT scores - Candidate's gender Female candidates have an additional weightage while preparing the list of selected candidates. Both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya have a separate admission policy.

JIPMAT Sectional Cutoff 2026

IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu release JIPMAT sectional cutoffs. Both participating IIMs may release the sectional cutoff with the admission policy or during the selection process.

JIPMAT 2026 Sectional Cutoff Percentile for IIM Jammu - Released

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I find the JIPMAT cutoff for a specific institute?

JIPMAT cutoff scores for a specific institute are made available on the IPM admission page of the official website. Candidates can find the JIPMAT cutoff scores on the official website of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. The cutoff scores may release in a PDF along with the details of the further admission criteria. Candidates must check if they meet the cutoff marks or not. Candidates who meet the cutoff score can process to express their interest by paying the EOI fees. Those who have expressed their interest will be shortlisted based on the selection criteria by a particular institute.

Q: What are the JIPMAT sectional cutoff percentiles required by General category candidates at IIM Jammu?

General category candidates must obtain at least the 50 percentile in each of the three exam sections of JIPMAT exam to be eligible for IPM admissions at IIM Jammu.

Factors Determining JIPMAT 2026 Cutoff

Check factors determining JIPMAT cutoff below:

Total applications for JIPMAT 2026
Total test takers
Seats to be filled based on JIPMAT 2026
Reservation criteria
Highest and lowest score
Difficulty level of JIPMAT 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: What factors determine the JIPMAT cutoff?

Admission authorities at JIPMAT participating institutes prepare the cutoff list for IPM Admission. IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu releases the cutoff scores for IPM admission details. JIPMAT cutoff scores are released on the website of the participating institutes. JIPMAT cutoff score is determined considering multiple factors. The factors determining the JIPMAT cutoff marks include - Difficulty level of exam - Previous cutoff trends - Number of test takers - Reservation criteria - Number of seat available for admission Overall JIPMAT cutoff scores are determined based on the above factors. Any additional factor can arise that may affect the JIPMAT cutoff marks.

Q: Can board exam scores affect the JIPMAT cutoff?

Class 12 scores will not affect the JIPMAT cutoff scores. However, the final admission criteria may include the Class 10 and Class 12 scores to select candidates. JIPMAT participating Iims release separate admission policy every year. In the past admission session, both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya have considered the Class 10 and Class 12 level scores while selecting candidates for admission. However, as per the IIM Jammu IPM admission policy, no weightage has been provided to the board exam scores. IIM BG is yet to release the detailed admission policy for IPM courses. The admission policy may or may not include the prior academic record.

Previous Year’s JIPMAT Cutoff Scores

The space below mentions the JIPMAT cutoff scores from previous admission sessions:

JIPMAT Final Cutoff 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	335 with 109 in VA	224	321
EWS	315	-	283
NC OBC	287 with 97 in VA	222	262
SC	222	-	200
ST	148	-	155

JIPMAT Sixth Cut Off 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	338	226	323
EWS	315	-	283
NC OBC	289	222	262
SC	223 with 64 in VA	-	206
ST	148	-	155

JIPMAT Fifth Cut Off 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	338	226	324
EWS	315	-	283
NC OBC	289	222	272
SC	225	-	206
ST	148	-	155

JIPMAT Fourth Cut Off 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	339	226	325 with 99 in Va
EWS	317	-	283
NC OBC	290 & VA 83	222	275
SC	225	-	213
ST	148	-	155

JIPMAT Third Cut Off 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	339 with 105 in VA	226	328
EWS	318	-	302
NC OBC	296 & VA 83	222	276
SC	233	-	219
ST	151	-	155

JIPMAT Second Cut Off 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	340	264	334
EWS	318	-	305
NC OBC	297	222	283
SC	237	-	234
ST	194	-	155

JIPMAT First Cutoff 2022 (IIM BG)

Category	Cutoff Score (GN Non PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (GN PWD Seats)	Cutoff Score (SNG Seats)
General	354; 353 with 108 in VA	276	344
EWS	334	-	323
NC OBC	322	222	310
SC	266	-	165
ST	225; 224 with 109 in VA	-	170

The table below mentions the cutoff list released for IPM admissions at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya for admission in the previous examination session.

JIPMAT Second Cut Off 2021

Category	IIM Bodh Gaya Cutoff	IIM Jammu Cutoff
General	79.965	79.7155
EwS	70.865	66.16
NC OBC	69.265	66.4
SC	54.01	56.6145
ST	45.745	48.295
PwD	60.115 - Gen 36.89 - NCOBC 39.405 - ST	69.87 - Gen 45 - NCOBC

JIPMAT First Cutoff 2021

Category	IIM Bodh Gaya Cutoff	IIM Jammu Cutoff
General	83.019	81.85
EwS	73.84	70.6345
NC OBC	72.7995	70.03
SC	72.7995	60.16
ST	72.7995	70.6345
PwD	60.115 - Gen 36.89 - NCOBC 39.405 - ST	69.87 - Gen 45 - NCOBC

Read More:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can the JIPMAT cutoff change from year to year?

JIPMAT cutoff may change every year. Some factors contributing to the change of JIPMAT cutoff include, total test takers, seats available, difficulty level of the exam, and more.

Q: What happens if the number of applicants meeting the JIPMAT cutoff exceeds the available seats?

JIPMAT cutoff scores are considered to shortlist candidates for admission. The final admission takes multiple parameters into account, including the academic performance of the candidates, JIPMAT scores, reservation criteria, number of seats, and gender of the candidate. While preparing the list of selected candidates, JIPMAT participating Iims will follow the weightage as per the selection criteria. Candidates who have paid the EOI fees but exceed the number of available seats are kept on waitlist. If any of the selected candidates cancel their admission, waitlisted candidates are considered for admission.

FAQs on JIPMAT Cutoff

Check some important FAQs related to JIPMAT cutoff below:

Q: What is the process after JIPMAT results?

After the results are declared, NTA sends the scores to IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. Both institutes prepare separate merit lists based on JIPMAT scores and Class 10 and 12 performance.

Q: Can I reappear for JIPMAT if I am not satisfied with the result? Is there any provision for the same?

No. JIPMAT is held once a year. Therefore, candidates cannot reappear for the exam. NTA will not conduct the JIPMAT exam again for any candidate under any circumstances. The JIPMAT score is valid for one year only. Candidates who are not satisfied with their performance can reappear in the next admission cycle. Besides the re-appear requests, NTA does not entertain any requests for re-evaluation or re-totalling of the answer sheet. If the candidates do not wish to skip an additional year, they can go for other BBA entrance exams, such as NPAT, IPMAT LUACMAT Lucknow University UGPET SNUSAT among others.

Q: When will the JIPMAT result be announced?

The NTA declares the JIPMAT results within 30 days of the exam date.

Q: What is JIPMAT answer key?

JIPMAT answer key is a document that provides the correct answers to questions that appeared during the online test. NTA issues the JIPMAT answer key that can be used by the test takers to check their answers and assess the performance before declaration of the results. Besides the test takers, JIPMAT answer key is used by NTA for assessment of the scores on a standardised scale. Candidates who took the exam are relieved of the result anxiety to an extent once they calculate their scores using the JIPMAT answer key. NTA releases the answer keys in two phases, initially the preliminary answer key is released. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against the same. Based on the challenges, subject matter experts draft a final answer key for JIPMAT exam. JIPMAT final answer key is used for calculation of the scores by NTA.

Q: What is the weightage given to the JIPMAT exam results in the overall selection process?

IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya has separate admission policy for IPM courses offered at the institute. IIM Jammu admission policy for IPM selection includes 95 per cent weightage for the JIPMAT scores with 5 per cent for female candidates. While IIM Bodh Gaya is expected to provide 100 per cent weightage to JIPMAT scores. IIM Bodh Gaya reserves the seats for female candidates instead of providing additional weightage in the selection process. In the previous sessions, JIPMAT participating Iims have considered Class 10 and 12 scores in the selection process along with the 60 per cent weightage for the JIPMAT scores. The IPM admission policy at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya may or may not change with each session.

Q: What is the mode for declaration of JIPMAT results?

The JIPMAT results are declared strictly in online mode. Candidates must check and download their scorecards from the official NTA website using their application number and date of birth.

Q: Will there be a weightage for work experience in JIPMAT selection process?

No. There is no weightage for work experience in the JIPMAT selection process. IPM admissions in IM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya includes a weightage to JIPMAT scores and gender. In the previous sessions, JIPMAT participating Iims have provided a weightage to Class 10 scores, and Class 12 scores as well. However, with the change in the admission policy, Iims have shifted to providing more weightage to the JIPMAT exam scores. IIM Jammu is providing 95 per cent weightage to the JIPMAT scores. While, IIM Bodh Gaya is expected to provide 100 per cent weightage to the JIPMAT scores.

Q: Can I show a digital copy of JIPMAT admit card at the exam centre?

No, candidates must carry a printed copy of the JIPMAT admit card to the exam centre. Candidates must print the admit card of JIPMAT exam as soon as NTA releases the same. No candidate is allowed inside the test centre without a hard copy of JIPMAT hall ticket.

Q: Will JIPMAT answer key be available and its result be declared on the same day?

JIPMAT answer key is released in two phases. Initially, NTA releases the provisional answer key. Later a final answer key is released. NTA releases JIPMAT final answer key and result on the same day.

Q: When will NTA release JIPMAT answer key?

NTA releases the JIPMAT answer key in two phases. Initially, the preliminary answer key is facilitated on the official website. Candidates can access the preliminary answer key of JIPMAT within a week of the exam date. Candidates are given an option to raise objections against the preliminary answer key. These objections are considered to draft a final answer key.

The final answer key of JIPMAT exam is released along with the declaration of results on the official website. NTA will use the JIPMAT final answer key to evaluate the performance of the candidate in the JIPMAT exam.