JIPMAT 2027 is the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test, a national computer-based exam for the five-year IPM course at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts it. It is not notified yet; going by 2026, the form is expected in April 2027 and the exam around June 2027.
JIPMAT 2027
This page covers JIPMAT 2027 dates, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, the exam pattern and how IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu admit students.
| Full name | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA), for IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
| Courses / Purpose | Admission to the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 (not notified yet; 2026 exam was on 7 June 2026) |
| Application | Expected April 2027, online only at exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat |
| Application fee | Rs 2,200 General/OBC-NCL; Rs 1,100 SC/ST/PwD/Gen-EWS/Transgender; Rs 11,000 outside India (2026 fees) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 (any stream) passed or appearing; Class 10 year limit applies; IIMs may set marks criteria |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), English only |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 400 marks (QA 33, DILR 33, VARC 34) |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer |
| Official website | exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat |
JIPMAT 2027 Important Dates
JIPMAT 2027 dates are not announced yet, so the dates below are expected from the 2026 schedule, when the exam was held on 7 June 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | April 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | June 2027 Expected |
| Exam | June 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | June 2027 Expected |
| Result and scorecard | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for JIPMAT 2027
You apply for JIPMAT 2027 online only, on the NTA JIPMAT website, once NTA releases the information bulletin. In 2026 the form was open from 16 April to 13 May 2026 after an extension, so the 2027 form is expected around April 2027.
Apply Online for JIPMAT 2027
Applications for JIPMAT 2027 are expected in April 2027.
- Read the JIPMAT 2027 information bulletin when it is released and check that you are eligible.
- Register with your personal details, mobile number and email ID. Create a password and choose a security question and answer. Note the application number the system gives you.
- Log in with your application number and password and fill in your personal, academic and category details.
- Choose up to four exam cities in order of preference.
- Upload your photograph, signature and, if needed, your disability (UDID) certificate.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI, and download the confirmation page.
| Category | Fee (exam centre in India) | Fee (exam centre outside India) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL | Rs 2,200 | Rs 11,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Gen-EWS / Transgender | Rs 1,100 | Rs 11,000 |
These are the 2026 fees from the latest bulletin; bank charges and GST are extra, and the fee is not refunded. There is no separate fee for female candidates. In 2026 NTA also opened a correction window from 15 to 17 May 2026.
Who can apply for JIPMAT 2027?
You can apply for JIPMAT if you have passed Class 12 in any stream, or are appearing in the current year, within the year limits NTA sets. These are the rules of the latest bulletin (2026); NTA will announce the 2027 years in the new bulletin.
- Class 12: passed in arts, commerce or science (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026.
- Class 10: passed in 2022 or later.
- Equivalent exams: Class 12 of any recognised board, a two-year pre-university course, or NIOS or a state open school with at least five subjects including English.
- Marks: the NTA bulletin sets no minimum percentage, but each IIM may set its own rules.
- IIM Bodh Gaya (2026 admission policy): at least 60% in Class 10 and Class 12 (55% for SC, ST, PwD and transgender candidates), Class 12 in 2025 or appearing in 2026, and Class 10 not before 2023.
What is the JIPMAT 2027 exam pattern?
JIPMAT is a 150-minute computer-based test with 100 multiple-choice questions worth 400 marks, in English only. The table shows the pattern of the latest bulletin. Topic lists are on the JIPMAT 2027 syllabus page.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 33 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | 34 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Each correct answer gets 4 marks and each wrong answer loses 1 mark; unanswered questions get 0. In 2026 the exam ran from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in a single shift.
How do IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu select students after JIPMAT?
NTA only conducts the test and hosts the scorecards; it then hands the scores to IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. Each IIM prepares its own final merit list using the JIPMAT score along with a profile rating based on Class 10 and 12 marks, gender profile or a personal interview. Seats and admission rules are on each IIM’s website.
In 2026 IIM Bodh Gaya applied sectional and overall score cut-offs and issued three types of offer lists. These figures are on the JIPMAT result page.
JIPMAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFJIPMAT 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (16 April 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- LINKJIPMAT official website (NTA)Official site · exams.nta.nic.inOpen