JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026: Get Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 00:09 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern: The National Testing Agency (NTA) designs JIPMAT exam pattern. Candidates will find exam pattern of JIPMAT 2026 with the release of information brochure. JIPMAT exam has three sections, namely Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. The JIPMAT exam pattern is similar to the structure of other BBA entrance exams. As per the JIPMAT exam pattern, there are 100 multiple choice questions designed based on the topics as per the JIPMAT syllabus. Candidates need to answer these questions within a duration of 150 minutes. The computer-based test has questions in English medium with four marks for each correct response and one mark deduction for incorrect response. Scroll down to read more about the JIPMAT 2026 exam pattern along with the sectional overview of the exam.

Table of contents

JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sectional Break up
JIPMAT Marking Scheme 2026
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Sections & Important Topics
FAQs on JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026

JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights

The table below provides an overview of JIPMAT exam pattern 2026:

Features	Details
Examination mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Sections	Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Total number of questions	100
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration of examination	150 minutes (02:30 hours)
Timing of examination	03:00 P.M. to 05:30 P.M.
Medium of question paper	English
Total marks	400
Marking scheme	(+) 4 for correct attempt (-) 1 for incorrect attempt

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the marking scheme for JIPMAT?

As per the test structure of JIPMAT the marking scheme has negative marking in case the candidate has marked an incorrect answer for a question. As per the JIPMAT marking scheme, - Each correct response will fetch 4 marks - Each incorrect response will lead to a dedication of 1 mark - No negative marking prevails for unattempted questions Since there is no negative marks for unattempted questions, candidates are advised to skip the questions where they do not know the answers. Situations may arise when the negative marking due to guess work could lead to a massive difference in the overall score.

Q: How many questions are asked in the JIPMAT exam?

NTA has designed the JIPMAT exam to compile as many as 100 questions collectively across three sections. NTA has tried and divided these 100 questions equally across the following sections: 1. Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) 3. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Both QA and DILR have 33 questions each, while the VARC section compiles 34 questions. The marking scheme, type of questions, medium of questions, and other elements of pattern remains the same for all the three sections.

Q: What is the total duration of the JIPMAT exam?

NTA conducts the JIPMAT exam with a time duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates have to answer all questions within the time duration.

JIPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sectional Break up

JIPMAT exam comprises three sections similar to any other management entrance exam. The table below indicates section wise overview of JIPMAT exam sections with number of questions, and total marks.

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted	Total Marks
Quantitative Aptitude	33	4	132
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning	33	4	132
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	34	4	136
Total	100	-	400

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there any specific order to answer questions in JIPMAT exam?

No, candidates can answer questions from the sections in any order while taking the JIPMAT exam.

Q: How many sections are there in JIPMAT exam?

JIPMAT exam has three sections, namely

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

JIPMAT Marking Scheme 2026

Check JIPMAT marking scheme below:

For each correct attempt, four marks will be awarded
For each incorrect attempt, one mark will be deducted
There is no negative marking for unattempted question

Commonly asked questions

Q: What type of questions appear in the JIPMAT question paper?

NTA designs the JIPMAT exam question paper with objective-type questions. Multiple choice questions, or objective types questions in JIPMAT exam will have a total of four options. Candidates need to mark one correct response out of these four option choices. Choosing the correct answer option will fetch 4 marks, while incorrect option choice will lead to a negative one mark. No subjective questions are included in the JIPMAT exam pattern. Therefore, candidates may event land in a situation when the answer would strike immediately when he/she comes across the correct answer option.

Q: What are the key elements of JIPMAT exam pattern?

JIPMAT exam pattern comprises multiple elements, including the mode of exam, type of questions, number of questions, maximum marks, marking scheme, exam medium, exam duration, number of sections, sections wise number of questions, sectional time limit, etc. Candidates participating in the JIPMAT examination process must be familiar with all the elements included in the exam pattern. JIPMAT preparation plan designed based on pattern and syllabus, helps candidates get a good score in JIPMAT exam. Details about all the elements of the JIPMAT exam pattern is released by the National Testing Agency, on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. Candidates preparing for the exam can find the details for all the pattern elements on the official website. Alternatively, JIPMAT exam pattern page of Shiksha (https://www.shiksha.com/bba/jipmat-exam-pattern) hosts the complete details on the exam pattern.

JIPMAT 2026 Exam Sections & Important Topics

JIPMAT exam will have question paper based on three broad sections. JIPMAT exam sections is similar to any other management exam. Candidates must refer to the topics under the following three sections to know the JIPMAT exam syllabus:

Quantitative Aptitude
- P&L
- Percentages
- SI & CI
- Ratios
- Averages
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Time and Work
- Calculation of areas, perimeters, and volumes

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Visual data representations
- Pie charts
- Bar graphs
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Seating arrangements
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- Comprehensions
- Errors in sentences
- Active & Passing voice
- Preposions
- Verb

All the questions in the JIPMAT 2026 exam will be designed from topics in three sections mentioned above. The topics under these sections above has seen a high weightage in the past exam sessions. Candidates can refer to the books prescribed for any of the BBA entrance exams for JIPMAT preparation.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I improve my speed and accuracy in solving JIPMAT questions?

One can only achieve the speed as well as accuracy via consistent practice during the JIPMAT exam preparation. Candidates must solve as many questions as possible to increase speed.

FAQs on JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026

Check important details for JIPMAT exam pattern below:

Q: How difficult is JIPMAT exam compared to IPMAT?

Generally, JIPMAT is considered easier than IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak. Past test-takers have specifically noted that the Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections are relatively easy.

Q: Who conducts JIPMAT exam?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for prescribing the syllabus and conducting the JIPMAT exam. Candidates find complete details of JIPMAT exam on NTA website.

Q: How competitive is JIPMAT exam?

The exam is highly competitive, with approximately 14,000 candidates competing for just 120 combined seats available at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu

Q: What is the marking scheme of JIPMAT exam?

For every correct answer, candidates are awarded 4 marks. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for questions left unattempted.

Q: What is the medium of language for JIPMAT question paper?

The medium of the JIPMAT question paper is English. Candidates do not have an option for any other language in JIPMAT exam.

Q: Is there a sectional time limit for the JIPMAT exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit in the JIPMAT exam. Candidates can allocate their time across the three sections as they prefer within the total 150-minute duration.

Q: Is there a sectional time limit for the JIPMAT exam?

No. There is no sectional time limit in JIPMAT exam. Candidates have to answer all questions in JIPMAT exam within 150 minutes.

Q: What is the exam pattern of NTA JIPMAT?

NTA releases JIPMAT exam pattern every year. JIPMAT is conducted as a CBT exam for admission to IPM courses offered by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The JIPMAT exam pattern comprises questions from three sections, Quantitative Aptitude, DILR, and VARC. As many as 100 questions appear in the JIPMAT exam in English medium.

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Candidates can check below the table to know that the merit list will be based on the composite score comprising the weightage of JIPMAT score and academic profile of class 10 and 12.