JIPMAT 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Cutoff

JIPMAT 2027 (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. In 2026, more than 13,800 candidates registered for the exam, which was held on June 7 across 81 centres in 61 cities. The 2027 cycle has not started yet — registration is expected to open in April 2027.

• Registration: JIPMAT 2027 registration is expected to open in April 2027. In 2026, NTA opened applications on April 16 and the final deadline (after an extension) was May 13, giving students about four weeks to apply.
• Admit Card: The JIPMAT 2027 admit card is expected to release in late May 2027, roughly two weeks before the exam. In 2026, NTA released the admit card before the June 7 exam date.
• Exam Date: JIPMAT 2027 is expected to be held in the first or second week of June 2027. The 2026 exam was conducted on June 7. The paper has 100 questions worth 400 marks across three sections — QA, DILR, and VARC — in 150 minutes.
• Result: The JIPMAT 2027 result is expected in late June 2027. In 2026, NTA declared the result on June 24 — just 17 days after the exam. IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu then release separate merit lists and admission offers.

What is JIPMAT 2027?

JIPMAT stands for Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test. NTA conducts this exam every year on behalf of IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The test gives you entry into the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), which is essentially a BBA + MBA combined degree offered at these two IIMs.

The 5-year IPM programme is designed for students who want to join a premier management institution right after Class 12, without going through a separate undergraduate degree and then an MBA entrance exam. You study for five years continuously and graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (equivalent to an MBA) from IIM Bodh Gaya or IIM Jammu.

JIPMAT is a Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100 multiple-choice questions across three sections — Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). There is no sectional time limit, and you can switch between sections freely during the 150-minute window.

One important thing to know: JIPMAT is separate from IPMAT. IIM Indore conducts its own IPMAT for its IPM programme, while IIM Rohtak runs a separate test called IPMAT Rohtak. JIPMAT is specifically for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu only.

JIPMAT 2027 Important Dates

NTA has not yet announced the official schedule for JIPMAT 2027. The dates below are expected based on the 2026 schedule. Keep checking the official NTA website for the confirmed 2027 notification.

All JIPMAT 2027 dates below are expected/tentative. Official dates will be confirmed when NTA releases the 2027 notification.

Source: NTA JIPMAT Official Portal

JIPMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before you fill the JIPMAT 2027 application form, check if you meet all eligibility conditions. NTA will reject applications that do not meet these requirements.

Nationality

You must be an Indian national to apply for JIPMAT 2027. NRI and foreign national candidates are not eligible.

Educational Qualification

• You should have passed or be appearing for the Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination in 2025, 2026, or 2027.
• You can be from any stream — Science, Commerce, or Arts. Mathematics is not compulsory for JIPMAT eligibility.
• If you are appearing in Class 12 in 2027, you can still apply. Admission will be subject to you meeting the minimum percentage requirement when results are out.

Minimum Marks in Class 12

• General and EWS candidates: You must have scored at least 60% in Class 12 (aggregate of all subjects).
• SC, ST, and PwD candidates: You need at least 55% in Class 12.

Age Limit

• General, EWS, and OBC-NCL: You should be born on or after August 1, 2004 (for the 2027 cycle, based on 2026 rules). There is no upper age limit for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Exact age limit criteria for JIPMAT 2027 will be confirmed in the official NTA notification. The above is based on the 2026 eligibility rules.

Class 10 Marks — Why They Matter

Class 10 marks are not part of the JIPMAT eligibility criteria. However, IIM Jammu uses Class 10 academic performance as a component in its composite merit score for final selection. So your Class 10 marks do matter for IIM Jammu admission, even though they are not an eligibility requirement.

JIPMAT 2027 Application Form

The JIPMAT 2027 application form will be available online at exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat. NTA usually opens registration in April. In 2026, registration ran from April 16 to May 13 (after an extension from the original May 10 deadline).

How to Fill the JIPMAT 2027 Application Form

• Step 1 – Register: Go to the official NTA JIPMAT portal and create a new account using your mobile number and email ID. NTA will send an OTP for verification.
• Step 2 – Fill the Form: Log in and fill in your personal details, educational details (Class 10 and Class 12), and preferred exam city choices. You can select up to four cities.
• Step 3 – Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and your signature in the required format and file size.
• Step 4 – Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Step 5 – Submit and Download: Review all details before final submission. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

JIPMAT 2027 Application Fee (Expected)

The fee is non-refundable once paid. Make sure all your details are correct before making the payment.

Documents Needed for JIPMAT Application

• Passport-size photograph (recent, colour, JPEG format, under 200 KB)
• Scanned signature (JPEG format, under 100 KB)
• Class 10 mark sheet or board certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet (if already passed) or admit card (if currently appearing)
• Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, or PwD candidates
• Aadhaar card or other valid government photo ID

NTA usually opens a correction window for a few days after registration closes. You can fix mistakes in your form during this window — but you cannot change your category or exam city after the window closes.

JIPMAT 2027 Syllabus

The JIPMAT 2027 syllabus covers Class 10 to 12 level topics in Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and English. NTA has not released a topic-by-topic official syllabus, but past exam papers give a clear picture of what each section covers.

Section A: Quantitative Aptitude (QA) — 33 Questions

This section tests your mathematical ability up to Class 11 level. NCERT textbooks for Class 9, 10, and 11 are the starting point for most topics.

• Number System: LCM, HCF, divisibility rules, remainders, factors and multiples, prime numbers
• Arithmetic: Percentages, profit and loss, discount, simple interest, compound interest, ratio and proportion, time and work, time, speed and distance, mixtures and alligation, partnership
• Algebra: Linear equations in one and two variables, quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, arithmetic progressions, geometric progressions
• Geometry and Mensuration: Lines and angles, triangles (congruence and similarity), circles, quadrilaterals, area and perimeter of 2D shapes, surface area and volume of 3D shapes (cube, cylinder, cone, sphere)
• Statistics: Mean, median, mode, range, basic probability
• Set Theory: Union, intersection, Venn diagrams
• Coordinate Geometry: Distance formula, section formula, slope of a line

Section B: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) — 33 Questions

This section covers two sub-areas. DI questions typically come in sets of 4-5 questions based on a single data source, while LR questions may be standalone or set-based.

Data Interpretation:

• Tables
• Bar graphs (single and stacked)
• Line charts
• Pie charts
• Caselets and mixed DI sets

Logical Reasoning:

• Blood relations
• Coding-decoding
• Seating arrangements (linear and circular)
• Direction sense
• Syllogisms
• Number and letter series
• Puzzles and scheduling
• Clocks and calendars
• Input-output problems
• Analogies

Section C: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) — 34 Questions

Reading Comprehension passages carry the largest share of marks in VARC. Each passage typically has 3-5 questions.

• Reading Comprehension: 2-3 passages of moderate length; factual and inferential questions
• Para Jumbles: Rearranging sentences into a coherent paragraph
• Sentence Correction: Identifying and correcting grammatical errors in a given sentence
• Fill in the Blanks: Grammar-based and vocabulary-based fill-in-the-blank questions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution
• Error Identification: Spotting the incorrect part in a multi-part sentence
• Para Completion: Selecting the sentence that best completes a given paragraph

VARC carries 136 marks — the highest of the three sections. Students from non-Science streams often find this the easiest section, which can give them a strong overall score even with a moderate QA performance.

JIPMAT 2027 Admit Card

The JIPMAT 2027 admit card will be released by NTA on its official portal. In 2026, the admit card was released in late May — a couple of weeks before the June 7 exam. You can expect a similar timeline for 2027. The admit card is available only online and must be downloaded and printed before the exam day.

How to Download the JIPMAT 2027 Admit Card

• Go to the official NTA JIPMAT portal at exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat.
• Click on the "Download Admit Card" link when it goes live.
• Log in using your application number and date of birth or password.
• Your admit card will appear. Download it and take a colour printout.

Details Printed on the JIPMAT Admit Card

• Candidate name, roll number, and application number
• Exam date, reporting time, and gate closing time
• Exam centre name and full address
• Candidate photograph and signature
• Important exam-day instructions from NTA

The admit card is mandatory for entry into the exam hall. No candidate will be allowed to sit without a printed admit card and a valid photo ID. Carry both on exam day.

Valid Photo IDs Accepted on JIPMAT Exam Day

• Aadhaar card
• Passport
• Driving licence
• Voter ID card
• PAN card
• School or college photo ID card

JIPMAT 2027 Selection Process

The JIPMAT selection process works differently at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. There is no common centralised counselling — each IIM runs its own independent admission process after NTA declares the result.

A key advantage of JIPMAT over many other management entrance exams: there is no Written Ability Test (WAT) or Personal Interview (PI). Final selection is based entirely on your JIPMAT score, Class 10 performance, and Class 12 marks — with weightage varying by institute.

IIM Jammu: Composite Merit Score System

IIM Jammu calculates a composite merit score for each eligible candidate. This score combines your JIPMAT performance with your past academic record.

• Candidates must first clear the sectional qualifying percentile cutoff in each section (50th percentile for General; see the Cutoff section above).
• Once the sectional cutoff is cleared, IIM Jammu computes a composite score using JIPMAT marks, Class 10 board marks, and Class 12 board marks.
• JIPMAT score carries the largest share of the composite score.
• Final merit list is drawn on the basis of this composite score, category-wise.

IIM Bodh Gaya: JIPMAT Score-Based Merit List

IIM Bodh Gaya prepares its merit list primarily based on JIPMAT raw scores. Class 10 and Class 12 marks are checked only for eligibility — they do not add to the merit score.

• Candidates are ranked in descending order of JIPMAT raw score.
• In case of a tie (identical scores), IIM Bodh Gaya uses Class 12 board performance as the tiebreaker.
• No WAT or PI at any stage — your JIPMAT score is the deciding factor.

Reservation Policy at Both IIMs

IPM Programme at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu

The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at both IIMs is a 5-year full-time residential programme designed for Class 12 graduates. The first three years focus on undergraduate-level management and foundation subjects, while the final two years are equivalent to the full-time MBA programme at the respective IIM. Students who successfully complete all five years receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM/MBA-equivalent).

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM — Key Facts

• Total seats: 120 (including all reservation categories)
• Location: Bodh Gaya, Bihar
• Programme duration: 5 years
• Degree awarded: Integrated BBA-MBA (equivalent to PGDM from IIM Bodh Gaya)
• Selection basis: JIPMAT raw score (primary); Class 12 marks only for tiebreaking
• No WAT or PI at any stage of admission

IIM Jammu IPM — Key Facts

• Total seats: 140 (including all reservation categories)
• Location: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
• Programme duration: 5 years
• Degree awarded: Integrated BBA-MBA (equivalent to PGDM from IIM Jammu)
• Selection basis: Composite score (JIPMAT score + Class 10 marks + Class 12 marks)
• No WAT or PI at any stage of admission

JIPMAT 2027 Seat Matrix (Expected)

Seat numbers across categories are approximate and based on reservation norms. PwD seats are horizontal — 5% across all categories. Confirmed seat matrix for 2027 will be released in the official notification.

JIPMAT vs IPMAT — Key Differences

• JIPMAT: Conducted by NTA; for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu only
• IPMAT (IIM Indore): Conducted by IIM Indore itself; for IIM Indore’s IPM programme only
• IPMAT Rohtak: Conducted by IIM Rohtak; for IIM Rohtak’s IPM programme only
• These are three separate exams with different patterns, syllabi, and selection criteria. Apply to each one separately if you want to be considered by those institutes.

JIPMAT 2027 Preparation Tips

JIPMAT tests Class 10-11 level Mathematics, logical reasoning, and English. The difficulty is manageable if you start well before April and follow a structured plan for each section.

Quantitative Aptitude Strategy

• Start with NCERT Mathematics for Class 9, 10, and 11. These books cover 80% of QA topics in JIPMAT.
• Give extra time to Arithmetic — Percentages, Ratio, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, and Speed Distance Time appear in almost every JIPMAT paper.
• Geometry and Mensuration are formula-heavy but predictable — learn all standard formulas and practice application.
• Avoid spending too much time on advanced topics like Trigonometry. Standard JIPMAT QA stays within Class 10-11 scope.
• Target 20 out of 33 correct answers in QA as a minimum to stay competitive.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Strategy

• Practice DI sets (tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line charts) every day — speed and accuracy in reading and calculating from graphs is the key differentiator.
• For LR, focus on Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, and Syllogisms — these appear most frequently in JIPMAT.
• Since JIPMAT has no sectional time limit, you can skip difficult DILR sets and return to them later. Do not get stuck on one complex set.
• Practise at least 3-4 full DILR sets per week in timed conditions.

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Strategy

• Read English newspapers or editorials for 30 minutes daily. This builds both reading speed and comprehension — skills that directly impact your RC score.
• Practice 2-3 RC passages every day. Practise identifying the main idea, tone, author’s intent, and inferential answers — not just direct factual questions.
• Revise basic grammar rules: subject-verb agreement, tenses, articles, prepositions, and modifiers. These form the basis of Sentence Correction questions.
• Build vocabulary consistently using flashcards or wordlists — Synonyms, Antonyms, and One-Word Substitutions are standard JIPMAT VARC question types.
• VARC has 34 questions and 136 marks — a strong VARC performance can compensate for a moderate QA score in the overall total.

Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers

• Solve all available JIPMAT previous year papers (2021 to 2026) under timed, exam-like conditions. This gives you the most accurate read on difficulty level and question style.
• Take at least one full-length mock test per week from October 2026 onwards, and ramp up to 2-3 per week in the final two months before the exam.
• After each mock, spend at least as much time analysing your mistakes as you spent taking the test — this is where real improvement happens.
• In the final four weeks before the exam, shift your focus from learning new topics to accuracy, speed, and managing negative marking smartly.