The Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. This exam is designed for students who have completed their Class 12 and aspire to pursue a career in management from a prestigious institute. JIPMAT assesses candidates on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. With increasing competition, understanding the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and preparation strategies is crucial for success. This blog provides essential details and expert insights to help students prepare effectively for JIPMAT 2025 and secure admission to a top IIM.
- Application Process
Online Application Dates: 11th Feb 2025 – 10th March 2025 (Till 11:50 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 11th March 2025 (Till 11:50 PM)
- Application Mode: Online only (No offline applications accepted)
2. Application Fees
- General/OBC (NCL): ₹2000 (India) | ₹10,000 (Outside India)
SC/ST/PwD/EWS/Transgender: ₹1000
- Additional Charges: As per bank/payment gateway
3. Exam Details
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Exam Date: 26th April 2025
- Timing: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Exam Centre: As per Admit Card
4. Important Announcements
- Correction Window: 13th – 15th March 2025
- Exam City Announcement: To be updated on the website
Admit Card Download: To be updated on the website
- Answer Key Challenge Window: To be updated on the website
- Result Declaration: To be updated on the website
5. Key Guidelines for Candidates
- Read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying.
- Only one application per candidate (multiple applications will be rejected).
- OCI Candidates (registered before 4th March 2021) will be considered under the General category.
6. Official Website for Updates
https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT
JIPMAT 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2/XII/HSC in Arts/Commerce/Science or equivalent in:
✅ 2023 or 2024 OR
✅ Appearing in 2025
Class 10th Passing Year:
✅ Must have passed 10th standard in 2021 or later
2. Percentage Calculation
- Marks will be calculated as per Board’s regulations
- If no regulation exists, aggregate marks of all subjects on the grade sheet will be considered.
3. Institution-Specific Eligibility
- IIM Bodh Gaya & IIM Jammu may have different eligibility criteria
- Candidates should check their official websites for updates
JIPMAT 2025 – Reservation Policy
1. Category-Wise Reservation
✅ Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats in every course
✅ Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats in every course
✅ Persons with Disability (PwD): 5% of seats in each category (GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)
2. PwD Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates with at least 40% impairment (any type of disability) are eligible for PwD benefits
- Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise fit for courses are included
- Candidates with less than 40% disability but with writing difficulties (as certified) are also eligible
3. Certificate Requirement
- Candidates belonging to GEN-EWS, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories must produce an original certificate in the prescribed format during admission
- Failure to provide the certificate will lead to disqualification from reservation benefits
JIPMAT 2025 – Seat Intake for IPM
Total Seats Available
- ✅ IIM Jammu: 140 seats (Batch 2025-30)
- ✅ IIM Bodh Gaya: 120 seats (Batch 2025-30)
JIPMAT 2025 – Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
1. Mode of Examination
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
2. Section-Wise Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 4 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 33 | 4 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 4 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | 4 | 400 |
3. Marking Scheme
✅ Correct Answer: +4 Marks
❌ Wrong Answer: -1 Mark (Negative Marking)
➖ Unattempted Question: 0 Marks4. Special Cases
4. Special Class
- If a question has multiple correct answers (after answer key challenge), only candidates who selected a correct option as per the revised answer key will get marks.
- If a question is dropped due to technical reasons, full marks will be awarded to all candidates (regardless of attempt).
Syllabus
1. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
- Number of Questions: 33
- Topics Covered:
- Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance)
- Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Ratios & Proportions, Linear Equations)
- Geometry & Mensuration (Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry)
- Probability, Permutations & Combinations
- Number System & Divisibility Rules
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
- Logarithms & Exponents
- Simplification & Approximation
2. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Number of Questions: 33
- Topics Covered:
- Logical Puzzles (Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Directions)
- Data Interpretation (Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Bar Charts, Tables)
- Series & Sequences (Number Series, Letter Series)
- Coding-Decoding
- Clocks & Calendars
- Syllogisms & Logical Deduction
- Statement & Conclusion
- Venn Diagrams
3. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Number of Questions: 34
- Topics Covered:
- Reading Comprehension (Passage-based Questions)
- Sentence Correction & Grammar (Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement)
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Odd One Out (Vocabulary-based)
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