
JIPMAT 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release JIPMAT notification on its official website, nta.ac.in. Along with the notification, NTA will begin the JIPMAT registration process. Candidates aspiring for IPM admissions at IIM Jammu or IIIM Bodh Gaya must fill JIPMAT application form. As per the tentative JIPMAT 2026 exam date, NTA will conduct the test in the May or June.
More than 14,000 candidates are expected to apply for JIPMAT 2026 exam to fight against 120+ seats at participating IIMs. 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.
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- What is JIPMAT?
- JIPMAT 2026 Dates and Schedule
- JIPMAT 2026 Exam Highlights
- JIPMAT 2026 Notification
- JIPMAT 2026 Application Process
- JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
- JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2026
- JIPMAT Syllabus 2026
- JIPMAT Preparation Tips 2026
- JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card
- JIPMAT Question Paper and Answer Key
- JIPMAT 2026 Results
- FAQs on JIPMAT 2026 Exam
What is JIPMAT?
JIPMAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to a 5-Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) course offered at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 2.5 hours. To ensure accessibility for candidates nationwide, the test is administered in more than 75 cities across India. The JIPMAT exam has 100 questions divided into three sections, as mentioned below:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
JIPMAT 2026 Dates and Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JIPMAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Mar ' 26 | JIPMAT Application Form Correction |
| Mar ' 26 | JIPMAT Registration Window |
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 |
JIPMAT Exam Statistics
JIPMAT exam is conducted annually for admission to IPM courses offered at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. The space below represents an analysis of the number of applicants and total number of candidates from the past exam sessions:
| Exam Year | Total Registrations | Total Appeared for JIPMAT Exam |
|---|---|---|
| JIPMAT 2021 | 7910 | 4794 |
| JIPMAT 2022 | 6091 | 5261 |
| JIPMAT 2023 | 8712 | 7398 |
| JIPMAT 2024 | 12207 | 10115 |
| JIPMAT 2025 | 14538 | 12939 |
JIPMAT 2026 Notification
NTA releases JIPMAT notification for admission to IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. Candidates aspiring for a 5-year IPM programme must appear for JIPMAT exam. JIPMAT notification will host details like application fee, exam date, registration schedule, form correction dates, and tentative date for release of city intimation slip. JIPMAT 2026 notification will also indicate the participating institutes. Along with the release of exam notification, NTA will start JIPMAT registration process online at nta.ac.in.
JIPMAT 2026 Application Process
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
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
NOTE: IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya administers admission process after release of JIPMAT results by NTA.
Also Read: JIPMAT 2026 Exam Centres
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 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
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. |
JIPMAT Preparation Tips 2026
JIPMAT 2026 Admit Card
Admit Card: Apr ' 26
JIPMAT Question Paper and Answer Key
Answer Key: Apr ' 26
JIPMAT 2026 Results
Result: May ' 26
FAQs on JIPMAT 2026 Exam
The JIPMAT scores are used for admissions into the Integrated Program in Management (IPM) specifically at IIM Bodh Gaya and 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.
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.
Compared to IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak, the JIPMAT is generally considered easier. Specifically, past test-takers have rated the Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections as easy, while Data Interpretation is viewed as moderate
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.
National Testing Agency prescribes the JIPMAT exam syllabus. Candidates can find the JIPMAT syllabus on the official exam website.
4 Institutes accepting JIPMAT
IIM Jammu - Indian Institute of Management
Jammu • Public
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Bang...
Hoskote, Bangalore • Public
