JIPMAT Selection Process 2026 - IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya

JIPMAT Selection Process 2026

The selection process for JIPMAT typically includes several stages, beginning with the online entrance examination i.e. JIPMAT 2026 exam, followed by the shortlisting of candidates based on their JIPMAT scores. The ultimate admission of the shortlisted candidates is then decided by a composite score that considers the academic performance of Class 10 and 12 students, the JIPMAT score, and other institute-specific factors. The weighting of each component may differ slightly between IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya, even though the majority of participating IIMs do not have a separate interview or written ability test (unlike CAT-based MBA admissions).

JIPMAT Selection Process 2026: Institute-wise

The selection process for JIPMAT 2026 will be conducted on an institute-wise basis for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The entrance exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in a computer-based mode. The final selection will be based on the candidate's overall performance in the entrance exam, WAT, and PI, and the institute-specific selection criteria.

IIM Jammu JIPMAT Selection Process 2026

The JIPMAT 2026 selection process of IIM Jammu consists of:

• Meeting the eligibility criteria and taking the JIPMAT 2026.
• Preparation of Merit list will be based on JIPMAT Score and gender diversity.
• Students need to meet the category-wise and sectional JIPMAT cutoff.

1. Criteria for Preparing the Merit List

The criteria for preparing the merit list will be based on the composite score comprising the weightage of JIPMAT score and gender diversity as follows:

2. Gender Diversity

3. Category-wise Sectional Cut-off:

4. Reservation Policy

IIM Jammu strictly follows the Government of India Reservation Policy as given below:

5. Offer Acceptance Fee and Withdrawal

• Upon receiving an admission offer from IIM Jammu, candidates must pay an offer acceptance amount of Rs. 50,000/- within the specified date.
• If the candidate accepts the offer, the offer acceptance amount will be adjusted against the Semester I Fee.
• If the candidate withdraws from the program within the specified withdrawal date, the amount will be refunded after a deduction of Rs. 1,000/- as processing charges.
• No refund will be granted if a candidate applies for withdrawal after the specified date.
• If a candidate withdraws from the program after registration, no refund of the offer acceptance amount and Semester Fee will be provided.

IIM Bodh Gaya JIPMAT Selection Process 2026 for IPM

Applicants will have to fill in the registration form, including their details and academic qualifications on which basis the candidate's profile will be evaluated.

• The admission to the program will be conducted through JIPMAT – Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test.
• After qualifying JIPMAT, the shortlisted candidates will be called for the Personal Interview round. The students are also judged based on their academic performance, communication skills, and general awareness.
• Marks obtained in JIPMAT and personal interview will be computed in a ratio of 70:30, i.e., 70% weightage is for the entrance test, 15% weightage of 10th class, and 15% weightage of 12th.
• The total seat intake for the IIM BG - IPM Batch (2026) is expected to be 50 and additional 10 supernumerary seats for female candidates.

JIPMAT IIM Bodh Gaya Weightage 2026

Steps in the JIPMAT 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for JIPMAT 2026 is a three-phase process that is open to candidates who have either completed or are about to complete their Class 12 education. However, qualifying the JIPMAT exam alone does not guarantee admission to IIM Jammu or IIM Bodhgaya for the five-year Integrated BBA and MBA program. To be considered for admission, candidates must also fulfill the requirements of the other two phases, which include the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Only those who clear all three phases will be contacted by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya for admission to the program.

Step 1 – RegistrationHere are the steps for completing the online JIPMAT Registration & Application Form 2026:

• To apply for JIPMAT 2026, candidates must also submit IPM applications for the IIMs in Bodh Gaya and Jammu.
• Only online applications for JIPMAT 2026 can be submitted by visiting the NTA website at jipmat.nta.ac.in.
• Applications submitted in any other mode apart from electronic submission will be automatically rejected.
• Candidates must ensure to submit only one application for JIPMAT 2026, as multiple applications submitted by an applicant exceeding one will be rejected.

Step 2 – Taking the JIPMAT 2026 Exam

JIPMAT 2026 is an aptitude test jointly conducted by the National Testing Agency and the IIMs in Jammu and Bodhgaya. This test is open to all eligible candidates. Upon successfully passing the JIPMAT exam, candidates will be eligible to pursue the Dual Degree Programme and receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (Foundations of Management) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The program is offered by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya, and the JIPMAT exam serves as a gateway to this highly coveted program.

Step 3 – JIPMAT Result/Final List

As part of the selection process for JIPMAT 2026, the Indian Institute of Management Jammu and the Indian Institute of Management Bodhgaya will each produce a final merit list based on the categories. The merit list will be determined based on the total score that was given.