JIPMAT 2025: Exam on April 26; Admit Card Out; Check Exam Day Guidelines, Last Minute Tips

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 important dates for all the test related activities are given below. 

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:

1. JIPMAT registration 2025 is closed. Check how to register details below for information only. 
2. Candidates have to apply for Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) – 2025 by accessing the website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/ 
3. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will be rejected. 
4. Candidates may note that applying to JIPMAT implies applying to IPM of both the IIMs  - Bodh Gaya and Jammu.
5. Keep following ready before filling of the online Application Form: 
   o A computer with proper internet connectivity, o The particulars of a valid Government ID proof, 
   o The Date of Birth (as mentioned in Class X Board Certificate), 
   o Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PAN Number/ Other valid Govt IDs, 
   o Educational/Qualification details, 
   o Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background, 
   o Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb), 
   o List of City of your Choice  Bank account details for payment of fee, 
   o A valid e-mail Id as important communications will be made in this e-mail Id 
   o A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this number. 

Read more about JIPMAT Registration Process 2025. 

JIPMAT 2025 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 

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JIPMAT test city intimation slip on official website - exams.nta.ac.in. In the official notification, NTA gave following information to candidates:

Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City for the exam to be held as per the above schedule has now been hosted on NTA website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/jipmat/

The candidates are required to check/download their Examination City Intimation slip for JIPMAT-(using their Application No. and Date of Birth).

The candidates may please note that this is NOT the Admit Card for JIPMAT-2025. This is advance information for the allotment of the City where the Examination Centre will be located, to facilitate the candidates. The Admit Card of JIPMAT - 2025 shall be issued later.

In case any candidate face difficulty in downloading/checking the Examination City Intimation slip for JIPMAT - 2025, he/she can contact on 011-40759000 or e-mail at jipmat@nta.ac.in

NTA has released JIPMAT Admit Card 2025 on April 21, 2025. JIPMAT Admit Card 2025 is also known as JIPMAT Hall Ticket 2025. JIPMAT Admit Card 2025 can be downloaded from JIPMAT official website (https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/) by clicking the admit card download link. 

NTA has issued following guidelines to candidates appearing for JIPMAT exam on April 26:

Admit Cards for this exams have been released today i.e. 21 April 2025. The candidates are required to download their Admit Card of JIPMAT – 2025 (using their Application No. and Date of Birth) from the website http://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/ and go through the instructions contained therein as will as in the information bulletin.

Candidates are advised to note the following:

• The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions.
• Admit Card will not be sent by post.
• Candidate should not mutilate the admit card or change any entry made therein.
• Issue of Admit Card, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of the admission process.
• Candidates are advised to preserve a copy of their admit card in good condition for future reference.

To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience on exam day, candidates must follow the prescribed JIPMAT exam guidelines issued by NTA. Check details below:  

• Carry your Admit Card to enter JIPMAT exam centre. A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination 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 
• Follow the instructions given by the invigilators and staff at all times. Any unfair means or misbehavior can lead to disqualification.

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.
 

With just days to go for JIPMAT 2025, it's time to shift from learning new topics to revising smartly and optimizing your test strategy. Here are some essential JIPMAT last minute tips to help you excel on exam day:

• Revise important concepts. Focus on key topics in Quant, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability. Don’t try to cover everything—prioritize what you already know.
• Practice with mock tests. Attempt 1–2 full-length mock tests to simulate exam conditions. Analyze your performance and refine your time management.
• Strengthen shortcuts and formulas. Go through quick tricks and formulas, especially for Arithmetic and Data Interpretation, to save time in the exam.
• Avoid new topics. Don’t start anything new now—it might cause confusion. Use your time to reinforce strong areas.
• Be ready for exam day. Keep your admit card, photo ID, and required documents ready. Visit your exam centre location in advance if needed. Check JIPMAT exam day guidelines above.  
• Stay calm and positive. Get enough sleep, eat light, and stay relaxed. A calm mind can make a big difference on the test day.

In conclusion, JIPMAT 2025 exam will be held on April 26 and exam timing is from 3.00 PM to 5.30 PM. JIPMAT accepting colleges are IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for their 5 Year IPM Integrated Programme in Management (BBA and MBA). Read complete information on JIPMAT Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility criteria, how to prepare and more in the above article.

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