JIPMAT 2025: Exam Expected on May 18, 2025; Check Eligibility, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation, Top Colleges

JIPMAT full form is - Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test. It is a National Level Entrance Examination for admission to 5-Year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu with the dual degree of BBA + MBA. Based on JIPMAT Exam 2024, the admission will be offered for the Academic year 2025 – 2026.  National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JIPMAT 2025 as a computer based test. As such JIPMAT is a single common admission test for both IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu IPM admission. The standard of the BBA JIPMAT entrance exam syllabus is based on the class 12 curriculum. Key information points at a glance about JIPMAT Exam and IPM Program offered by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya are as below:

• JIPMAT Eligibility: Class 12 Pass outs and those appearing in Class 12 can apply and appear in JIPMAT 2025
• Mode & Type of Exam: The JIPMAT 2025 exam will be a computer based test. 
• What after Completing 3 Years of BBA from IIM BodhGaya or IIM Jammu? After completing 3 Years of BBA (Undergraduate Programme), students will move to MBA programs at IIM Bodh Gaya/IIM Jammu without appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam which is conducted by IIMs for MBA Admission.
• Exit Option: The students also have the opportunity to exit with BBA degree after 3 years
• Other Top B-schools Accepting JIPMAT: JIPMAT score will also be accepted by TAPMI, NALSAR University and other institutes for Admission 2025 to their 5 year IPM and BBA programs. 
• JIPMAT 2025 Test Cities: Exam Centers are located in 78 cities with multiple test venues

Overview of details as given below include the salient features of the exam:

JIPMAT 2025 exam dates will be announced soon. Below are the likely JIPMAT 2025 important dates for all the test related activities based on last year JIPMAT exam dates:  

3.1 Last Year JIPMAT Exam Important Dates 
Below are the JIPMAT 2024 Exam Dates for various JIPMAT exam related activities: 

JIPMAT eligibility criteria and IPM 2025 Admission Eligibility Criteria at IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu are a bit different for IPM admission 2025. Candidates who wish to apply for IPM admission at IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu must register and apply for JIPMAT 2025. All the candidates should satisfy the following JIPMAT eligibility criteria 

4.1 JIPMAT Eligibility requirements: 

• Qualification & Score: Minimum 60% marks in class X/ SSC and in class XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55% for the candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD category). The candidate must have appeared in class X not before 2021, and in Class 12 in the year 2023, 2024.
   
• Students Appearing in Class 12: Students who are likely to complete Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent in 2025, can also apply subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
   
• Reservation: Reservation will be applicable as per GOI norms after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria
   
• Aggregate Percentage of Marks: The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in X and XII Standard would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet based on the Board’s regulation. If there is no such regulation regarding aggregate marks from the concerned board, then the aggregate marks of all the subjects that appear in the grade sheet should be considered for calculating the passing percentage. 

4.2 Difference in JIPMAT Exam Eligibility, IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya IPM Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria
There is a difference in JIPMAT eligibility, IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu IPM admission eligibility criteria. Key eligibility difference areas are   

• Medium of Question Paper: The medium of Question Paper shall be in English only
• JIPMAT 2025 Test Duration: 02:30 hours (150 minutes)
• Sectional Time Limit: JIPMAT 2025 has No sectional time limit. You can attempt any question from any section during the overall time limit 2½ hours
• Mode of JIPMAT Examination 2025: The exam will be held as Computer Based Test (CBT) at test centres
• JIPMAT 2025 Pattern: The JIPMAT test Paper comprises 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 
• Negative Marking: -1 Mark for each wrong answer 

5.1 JIPMAT 2025 Question Paper: Sectional Composition
JIPMAT question paper 2025 comprises following sections:

IIM Bodhgaya JIPMAT and IIM Jammu JIPMAT syllabus is same. BBA JIPMAT is the single admission test the score of which will be used both by IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu for IPM Admission 2025. Key topics in JIPMAT syllabus 2025 for each section are as under:

JIPMAT Registration Process 2025 is divided in two parts – JIPMAT Registration and JIPMAT application. Candidates have to submit their application online for JIPMAT exam 2025. JIPMAT Registration window will remain open for more than a month. The JIPMAT application fee is Rs. 2000. JIPMAT Registration Fees is non-refundable and non-transferable. The payment of JIPMAT registration and application fee should also be done online. JIPMAT Registration and application for is available at NTA JIPMAT website jipmat.nta.ac.in  

IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu JIPMAT Exam Preparation requires a well-planned approach with time management. To help you score high in JIPMAT 2025 exam, you can go for JIPMAT Preparation with Coaching or can self prepare. You can also choose a combination of both. Besides, MBAUniverse.com has devised a right approach with key points and tips from experts and toppers on how to prepare for JIPMAT Exam 2025. This will help you to perform well in the exam and get admission opportunity in the 5 year Integrated programme in Management at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. 

Best Books to prepare for JIPMAT exam are:

• Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry books of NCERT for class 10 & 12
• Practice books with plenty of exercises on Mathematics
• ‘How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma, published by McGraw Hill)
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• ‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
• How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• ‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
• ‘How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)

JIPMAT Coaching 2025 is offered by many coaching instituters. Some of the top coaching institutes offering JIPMAT Coaching are IMS, CL, T.I.M.E. and others. Following are the key highlights of JIPMAT preparation programs offered by these Coaching Institutes:

• Classroom Coaching: More than 400 hours coaching offers conceptual clarity, peer learning, Practice sessions, Mocks, Workshops, Study material, Test room strategy  
• Online Coaching: Online Coaching of 400+ hours with conceptual clarity, 100+ Practice sessions, Workshops and Exam Strategy, Courseware, Resources on Student Portal, Videos, Full Length and Sectional Mocks
• Self Study with the help of Coaching: You can self study with the help of JIPMAT preparation books as well as study material which include books, Practice Sessions,  Exam Strategy sessions, Resources on Student Portal, Topic wise and full length Mock Tests 

JIPMAT Admit Card 2025 will be issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions. The candidate has to download the JIPMAT Admit Card from the NTA website jipmat.nta.ac.in and appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date, timing and discipline as indicated in their Admit Card. The student needs to check and verify following details in JIPMAT Admit Card:

• No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete for any reasons 
• No duplicate Admit Card for JIPMAT 2025 would be issued at the Examination Centres
• Do not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein
• Preserve Admit Card in good condition for future reference
• Carry Print copy of Admit Card downloaded from NTA Website to the Exam Centre
• Carry one passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at the Centre during the Examination
• Carry any one of the original authorized Govt. photo IDs School Identity Card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (with photograph)/ Aadhaar Enrolment No/ Ration Card. 
• Carry PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming relaxation/facitlity under PwD category at Exam Centre
• Do not carry any material listed in the list of prohibited material like any baggage, calculators, mobile phone, electronic watch with calculator, electronic car key or any other prohibited electronic gadget inside the Examination Centre
• Report at the Examination Centre at the time mentioned on the Admit Card so as to avoid crowding at the Examination Centre
• No Candidate will be permitted to enter in the Examination Centre after reporting time 
• A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination centre 

NTA will display the Responses recorded by the candidates during the exam on the NTA website (jipmat.nta.ac.in) prior to declaration of result. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days. Key details about the JIPMAT Answer key Release are as below:

• NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website: jipmat.nta.ac.in.
• Only the candidates who have actually appeared in the JIPMAT exam can download and check their responses with official JIPMAT answer key
• NTA will issue a Public Notice issued to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the JIPMAT Answer Keys with online payment of Rs. 200/- per question challenged as processing charges. 
• Only paid challenges made during stipulated time through key challenge link will be considered
• The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be displayed and result will be declared
• NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about their challenges. 
• The result will be compiled on the basis of the Final Answer Key declared. No grievance with regard to Answer Key(s) after Declaration of Result of Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2025 will be entertained

• The result will be compiled based on Final Answer Keys and announced through the Website (jipmat.nta.nic.in) only in due course. 
• The raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the Result. The candidates will be able to download their Score Cards from the website jipmat.nta.ac.in 
• JIPMAT Score 2025 will be provided by NTA to IIM Bodh Gaya & IIM Jammu who will conduct the further process for the admission to the Integrated Programme in Management.

JIPMAT cut off overall or sectional and weightages for final IPM selection criteria as announced by the IIMs, are as below:

14.1 JIPMAT Cut off
Overall and sectional JIPMAT cut offs as applied category wise last year by IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu are as below:

IIM Bodhgaya JIPMAT Cut off for IPM Shortlisting
Expected JIPMAT cut offs for IIM Bodh Gaya shortlisting are as below:

IIM Jammu JIPMAT Cut off for IPM Shortlisting
Expected JIPMAT cut offs for IIM Jammu shortlisting are as below:

After evaluating all other parameters which includes Profile Rating based on 10th and 12th score, Gender Profile, Personal Interview apart from JIPMAT cut offs, IIMs will prepare their own final merit list awarding weightage to all admission components. Both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya have their own IPM admission policy. The weightage in final selection to key selection components are as under:

JIPMAT 2025 exam centres are 78 and are located across the country in almost all the states. While filling up the JIPMAT online application form, candidates need to select four cities of their choice. Although effort will be made to allot Centre of Examination to the candidates in order of the City Choice opted by them in the Application Form, due to logistic and administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted. It should be noted that the City of Examination once chosen and allotted cannot be changed after the closing of the JIPMAT application form correction window. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the location of test centre and plan travel time accordingly. 

List of JIPMAT 2025 Test Centres
List of Examination Cities for IIM Bodh Gaya & IIM Jammu JIPMAT 2025 exam is as under with the name of test city.
 

Below are the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about JIPMAT duly answered by Experts

Q. Should I apply separately to IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya after applying for JIPMAT 2025? What is the IPM application fee for each IIM?
Ans. No, you need not apply separately to either IIM Bodhgaya or IIM Jammu for IPM admission. JIPMAT registration and application submission is sufficient. There is no separate application fee to apply either for IIM Bodh Gaya or IIM Jammu IPM program

Q. I am appearing in class 12 in 2025, can I apply for JIPMAT 2025?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible to apply for JIPMAT 2025. However, you must score required percentage of marks otherwise your candidature will be cancelled.  

Q. What is the minimum age to apply for JIPMAT 2025?
Ans. No specific age requirement to appear in JIPMAT has been released. The only requirement is that you should have completed class 10 not before 2021.

Q. Is the JIPMAT Eligibility and IIM BG IPM Eligibility and IIM Jammu IPM Eligibility criteria are different?
Ans. Yes, there is a slight difference in JIPMAT eligibility and IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu IPM admission eligibility criteria as detailed above. 

Q. Is JIPMAT a difficult exam?
Ans. JIPMAT difficulty level is as per class 12 standard. The exam is considered as of moderate difficulty level

Q. What are the JIPMAT cut offs for IIM BG and IIM Jammu IPM admission?
Ans. JIPMAT cut offs are decided by each of these IIMs individually to shortlist the students after declaration of JIPMAT result. Experts expect minimum cut off at 290 score out of 400 in JIPMAT exam.