JIPMAT isn't run by an IIM at all — it's conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya, using a single common form. Register once, and your score is considered by both.
Based on the JIPMAT 2026 pattern, unchanged since 2021. Every question is MCQ.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 33 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 33 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
NTA's syllabus has stayed consistent since JIPMAT launched in 2021.
Forecast based on the confirmed JIPMAT 2026 cycle.
Same Class 12 entry point as IPMAT.
Clearing JIPMAT is the entry point — each IIM then runs its own process from there.
Just two institutes accept JIPMAT — placement figures proxied from each institute's flagship MBA report.
| Factor | IIM Jammu | IIM Bodh Gaya |
|---|---|---|
| IPM Seats | ~140 | ~120 |
| Total Fees (5-Yr IPM) | ~₹30.85 L | ~₹28.5 L |
| Avg. Placement (MBA-proxy) | ₹16.04 LPA | ₹13.10 LPA |
| 2026 Cutoff (Gen, /400, est.) | ~315–330+ | ~305–320+ |
| Mentored By | IIM Lucknow | IIM Calcutta |
Qualitative observations from past JIPMAT papers since the exam launched in 2021 — not official NTA statistics.
JIPMAT's three sections reward consistent, well-rounded prep more than last-minute cramming.
IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya publish and structure their cutoffs completely differently — Jammu uses sectional qualifying percentiles with no published overall score cutoff, while Bodh Gaya publishes overall score cutoffs across multiple counselling rounds.
| Category | QA (Percentile) | DI&LR (Percentile) | VA&RC (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Year | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (1st round) | 342 | 323 | 303 | 258 | 205 |
| 2022 (1st round) | 354 | 334 | 322 | 266 | 225 |
2024's first-round cutoff came in lower and was published gender-wise (General: 292 male / 282 female) rather than as a single combined figure, so it isn't directly comparable to the 2022–2023 rows above — treat it as a separate data point, not a continuation of the same trend line.
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No. IPMAT Indore and IPMAT Rohtak are conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak themselves for their own 5-Year IPM programmes. JIPMAT is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya — a separate test with its own pattern and syllabus.
No. JIPMAT uses a single common application form — you register once with NTA and your score is automatically considered by both institutes.
JIPMAT has 100 MCQs across three sections — Quantitative Aptitude (33 questions), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (33 questions), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (34 questions) — for 400 marks in 150 minutes, no sectional time limit.
Each correct answer gets +4 marks, each incorrect answer gets -1, no penalty for unattempted questions. Unlike IPMAT Indore, JIPMAT has no Short Answer section — every question is MCQ.
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 in any stream, with Class 10 passed within the NTA-specified window. Minimum 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwD).
JIPMAT is held once a year as a single-day, single-session exam — there are no multiple shifts or attempts within a cycle to choose your best score from. If you don't clear it in a given year, you can reapply in a later year as long as you still meet the Class 10/12 eligibility window for that cycle.
No. As with NTA's other computer-based tests, no physical or on-screen calculator is provided or permitted. All calculations for the Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation sections must be done manually, using the rough sheet provided at the test centre.
Based on recent cutoff trends, General-category candidates aiming for IIM Jammu typically target a score comfortably in or above the ~315–330 range, while IIM Bodh Gaya's sectional and overall cutoffs have generally run about 4–8 marks lower. Since seats and applicant volume differ between the two, always check both institutes' latest cutoffs rather than assuming last year's numbers repeat exactly.
NTA notifies a fee for JIPMAT each year along with concessions for SC/ST/PwD/female candidates, similar to its other national entrance exams. Since the exact amount is set fresh with every year's official bulletin, always confirm the current fee at exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT rather than relying on a previous year's figure.
Your JIPMAT score feeds into separate counselling processes run independently by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya — there is no common counselling platform after the result. Each institute shortlists candidates, verifies documents, and confirms admission on its own schedule, so you need to track both if you want to be considered by either.
Carry a printed admit card along with one valid original photo ID (such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or school ID, as specified by NTA), plus any category or PwD certificate you've declared in your application. Exact requirements are listed on your admit card and the official information bulletin — always verify there before exam day.
No. Clearing JIPMAT only makes you eligible for the merit list and shortlisting stage. Final admission still depends on each institute's own cutoff, category-wise seat matrix, and document verification outcome — a strong score improves your chances but doesn't automatically guarantee a seat at either IIM.