
JIPMAT 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JIPMAT exam in April 2026. Candidates aspiring for IPM admissions at IIM Jammu or IIM Bodh Gaya must apply for JIPMAT 2026 exam. As per the JIPMAT dates 2026 (expected), the registration process will begin in February 2026.
In the previous exam session as many as 14538 candidates registered for JIPMAT exam. Out of all applicants, 12939 candidates took the exam. Scroll down for more details on JIPMAT 2026 exam, including the scorecard download process, admission process, cutoff scores, and more.
- What is JIPMAT?
- JIPMAT 2026 Dates and Schedule
- JIPMAT 2026 Exam Highlights
- JIPMAT 2026 Application Process
- JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
- JIPMAT Syllabus 2026
- JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026
- JIPMAT Preparation Tips 2026
- JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card
- JIPMAT 2026 Answer Key
- JIPMAT Question Paper
- JIPMAT Exam Statistics
- JIPMAT 2026 Results
- JIPMAT Cutoff 2026
What is JIPMAT?
JIPMAT or Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test is a national-level entrance examination for admission to 5-Year Integrated Program in Management. JIPMAT scores help in IPM admissions at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The exam will be held for 2.5 hours in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in more than 75 cities across India. The JIPMAT question paper will have a total of 100 questions on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Scroll down for more information on the JIPMAT exam, including eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, etc.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must give 2-3 hours every day for 3 months for JIPMAT. However, candidates with strong basics can devise less than 2 hours each day for JIPMAT preparation.
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.
JIPMAT 2026 Dates and Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JIPMAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Feb ' 26 - Mar ' 26 | JIPMAT Registration Window TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 26 | JIPMAT Application Form Correction TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | Issuance of JIPMAT Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | JIPMAT Exam Date TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | Publication of JIPMAT Answer Key (Provisional) TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Publication of JIPMAT Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Declaration of JIPMAT Result TENTATIVE |
JIPMAT 2026 Exam Highlights
The table below mentions the exam highlights for JIPMAT 2026:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
JIPMAT |
| JIPMAT full form |
Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test |
| Conducting body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam level |
Undergraduate exam at the National level |
| Exam frequency |
Annually |
| Total registrations |
14538 (in 2025) 12207 (in 2024) 8712 (in 2023) 6091 (in 2022) 7910 (in 2021) |
| Courses offered through entrance exam |
Integrated Programme in Management |
| Application cum examination fees |
INR 2,000 (Unreserved category) INR 1,000 (Reserved category) |
| Exam duration |
150 minutes |
| Sections and questions | - Quantitative Aptitude: 33 Questions - Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: 33 Questions - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 34 Questions |
| Marking scheme |
(+) 4 marks for each correct response; (-) 1 mark for each incorrect response; No negative marking for unattempted questions |
| Exam mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode |
| Medium of question paper |
English |
| Colleges accepting exam score | IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
| Number of test centres and cities (indicative) | 94 centres in 65 cities (including 1 city outside India) |
| Official website |
https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT |
| Contact details |
NTA helpline number: 011-40759000 |
Commonly asked questions
National Testing Agency prescribes the JIPMAT exam syllabus. Candidates can find the JIPMAT syllabus on the official exam website.
NTA conducts JIPMAT exam in online mode. Candidates need to appear at the designated test centres to take JIPMAT exam in CBT mode. No offline mode is available for JIPMAT.
JIPMAT 2026 Application Process
Registration: Feb ' 26 - Mar ' 26
Check JIPMAT registration process in brief here:
- Visit JIPMAT website
- Complete one-time registration
- Fill personal and academic information
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay application fee via debit/credit card or net banking
Also Read: JIPMAT 2026 Application Form
JIPMAT 2026 Admission Process
The admission process based on JIPMAT scores includes candidates to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Fill JIPMAT application form
- Downloading JIPMAT admit card
- Appearing for JIPMAT exam
- Declaration of JIPMAT results
- Release of JIPMAT cutoff scores
- IIM Jammu/IIM Bodh Gaya Admission
Also Read: JIPMAT 2026 Exam Centres
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can apply for JIPMAT exam online. Candidates must pay fee after submitting all the details in JIPMAT exam form. For more information on JIPMAT application process, candidates must visit Shiksha's JIPMAT registration article (https://www.shiksha.com/bba/jipmat-exam-application-form).
JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates need to fulfill the JIPMAT eligibility conditions before they proceed to fill out the application form. The space below mentions the JIPMAT el igibility criteria 2026:
- Candidates should pass the Class 12 examination in any stream or equivalent with a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate (55 per cent for candidates from SC/ST/PwD) or more in the year 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026.
- The candidates should have passed the Class 10 examination with a minimum 60 per cent aggregate (55 per cent for candidates from SC/ST/PwD) or more in the year, not before 2022
Also Read: JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
JIPMAT Syllabus 2026
NTA conducts the JIPMAT exam with topics from three sections. JIPMAT syllabus is available in the table below:
| Name of Section | JIPMAT Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Algebra, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Percentage, Profit and Loss, HCF-LCM, Square Root and Cube Root, Simple Equations, Numbers, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Averages, etc. |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Blood Relations, Clocks and Calendars, Syllogism, Series, Statements, Venn Diagram, Proposition, Data Arrangement, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Family Tree, Tables, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Pie Charts, etc. |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | Grammar, Vocabulary, Proper Usage of Words, Sentence Corrections, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Articles, Preposition, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, etc. |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, JIPMAT exam has negative marking of 1 mark for incorrect answers marked by the candidate. Each correct response by the candidate fetches 4 marks.
JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates need to prepare for the exam in sync with the JIPMAT 2026 exam pattern. The table below mentions the JIPMAT test structure:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Exam duration |
150 minutes |
| Sections |
Three sections, namely - Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Medium of question paper |
English |
| Marking scheme |
(+) 4 for correct attempt (-) 1 for incorrect attempt |
Also Read: JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026
Commonly asked questions
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.
JIPMAT Preparation Tips 2026
Nearly 14,000 candidates register to compete against 120 seats combined in IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu in the previous examination session. That is to say, only one out of every 117 candidates registered for the exam was selected for admission. Owing to a relatively competitive exam, candidates must have a top-notch preparation strategy for JIPMAT 2025. The space below mentions the JIPMAT 2025 preparation tips:
- Get aware of JIPMAT exam pattern and syllabus
- Start by analysing the strengths and weaknesses from the syllabus.
- Cover one section at a time
- Schedule productive breaks between the preparation such as reading a book, watching a topper interview, etc.
- Prepare for VARC in the end, as students report itr to be the easiest section.
- For Quant preparation, start with noting down the formulas and go through them daily.
- Solve past question papers mock tests to know the difficulty level.
- Aim to solve each question in less than a minute
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must go through JIPMAT exam day rules on the admit card. To plan their exam day, candidates must travel to the test centre before the exam day to get aware of the area and the time required for travel.
As per JIPMAT exam pattern, the total duration to answer all 100 MCQs is 150 minutes. There is no time limit associated with the sections that appear in JIPMAT exam. Candidates are allowedx to navigate across sections.
Candidates can find JIPMAT question papers on the official website of NTA. Past year question papers are also available on shiksha's JIPMAT question paper webpage: https://www.shiksha.com/bba/jipmat-exam-question-papers
JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card
Admit Card: Apr ' 26
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates can download JIPMAT admit card online from the official exam website. NTA JIPMAT admit card login window is accessible using the application number and date of birth or the password.
JIPMAT 2026 Answer Key
Answer Key: Apr ' 26
Commonly asked questions
JIPMAT answer key are released by the National Testing Agency. The NTA conducts the JIPMAT exam for admission to IPM courses offered by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. After the completion of the exam, the NTA releases the provisional answer key. JIPMAT answer key comprises correct answers to the questions that appeared in the exam. This provisional answer key allows candidates to evaluate the number of correct and incorrect responses marked by them. Based on this evaluation a probable score can be calculated. Besides the provisional answer key, JIPMAT final answer key is qlso released by NTA. The final answer key is displayed along with the release of results.
JIPMAT Question Paper
Commonly asked questions
JIPMAT exam has three sections, namely
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
JIPMAT Exam Statistics
Commonly asked questions
No. There is no personal interview round for admissions through JIPMAT.
IIM Jammu or IIM Bodh Gaya does not conduct any Personal Interview rounds for IPM admission. The admission policy for both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya varies from year to year. Participating Iims have not conducted any PI What or GD rounds after shortlisting based on JIPMAT scores.
As per the JIPMAT admission policies, the selection of candidates for IPM courses will be based on the JIPMAT scores. IIM Jammu is providing an additional 5 per cent to female candidates. A merit list will be prepared for the selected candidates based on JIPMAT score and gender.
JIPMAT 2026 Results
Result: May ' 26
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check JIPMAT exam results on the official website using the login credentials. Visit Shiksha's JIPMAT resulr page for direct link to access results. (https://www.shiksha.com/bba/jipmat-exam-results). .
NTA releases JIPMAT results within 30 days of the exam date. Candidates are not allowed to apply for re-checking of JIPMAT exam.
JIPMAT Cutoff 2026
Commonly asked questions
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