JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Key Dates, Selection Procedure, and Reservation Policy

The IPM counselling process has officially commenced at both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya via JIPMAT. Admission policy for both of these institutes may vary based on the shortlisting weightage. Despite minor changes, the overall phases of the selection process have remained largely unchanged. Candidates are shortlisted by IIM Bodh Gaya primarily through their JIPMAT scores. In contrast, IIM Jammu evaluates applicants using a combination of JIPMAT scores, academic achievements, and gender diversity considerations.

In the initial stage of the process, candidates must appear for the JIPMAT exam. Following the exam, shortlisting for admission is carried out based on the JIPMAT cutoff score. Candidates selected for admission are required to pay the prescribed fee by the due date to confirm their seat.

JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Highlights

Admission to the IPM courses at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya in 2025 will be based on the JIPMAT exam. The selection process considers both the entrance exam scores and additional parameters for eligible candidates. Both of these institutes follow a predefined admission process, and they are not involved in the centralized JIPMAT counselling.

Features	Particulars
Exam Name	Joint Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test
Conducted By	IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya
Duration of the Course	5-Years
Qualification	Class 12th
JIPMAT Selection Process	Clear the JIPMAT Exam Shortlisted based on JIPMAT cutoff Register for Expression of Interest (EoI) Acceptance of the admission offer
Acceptance Fee	INR 50,000/-

JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Important Dates

Check out these important dates related to the JIPMAT exam 2025:

Events	Dates
JIPMAT Exam 2025	April 26, 2025
Release of Provisional Answer Key	April 30, 2025
Declaration of Result	May 24, 2025
Final Merit List Release	May 24, 2025

JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Phases

Both IIM Jammu and Bodh Gaya employs a similar process for admitting students into the IPM program. Take a look at each phase of the selection procedure:

Appear for JIPMAT Exam

The admission process for the IPM programs at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya begins with the JIPMAT examination. This test is administered by the National Testing Agency through an online computer-based mode. Once you clear the JIPMAT exam, you become eligible to apply to any of the participating institutes.

JIPMAT Selection Process for IIM Jammu

These are the selection parameters considered for admission into IIM Jammu:

Components	Percentage
JIPMAT	60
Class 10^th Marks	15
Class 12^th Marks	15
Gender Diversity	10

To promote gender diversity, IIM Jammu includes an extra 10% weightage for female candidates in the IPM selection process.

JIPMAT Selection Process for IIM Bodh Gaya

Similar to IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya evaluates applicants through their academic qualifications and performance in the JIPMAT examination. Currently, the selection process places complete emphasis on JIPMAT scores. IIM Bodh Gaya will implement the standard reservation policy evenly across all its programs.

JIPMAT Selection Process: Expression of Interest (EoI)

Once the JIPMAT results are announced, candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to indicate their intent to join the IPM program. Only candidates who complete the Expression of Interest (EoI) registration will be considered for inclusion in the merit list.

JIPMAT Selection Process 2025: Acceptance of Offer

IIM Bodh Gaya publishes the cutoff scores along with the list of confirmed candidates, while IIM Jammu releases a merit list that displays the application numbers of selected applicants. Applicants listed in the merit list are required to accept the admission offer. The next step involves paying an offer acceptance charge of INR 50,000 by the applicants. This payment will be offset against the fee for the first semester.

JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Document Verification

Once the JIPMAT counselling concludes, candidates need to verify their documents as part of the admission process. Although the specific details for 2025 are not available, you can expect to need documents, such as JIPMAT admit card & scorecard, class 10^th and 12^th marksheet & passing certificate, ID proof, and other documents related to your academic background.

JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Merit List

Institutes accepting JIPMAT scores will announce the merit list containing the names of selected applicants for the IPM course. Shortlisting of candidates will be carried out based on their submitted Expression of Interest (EoI) and various selection criteria, including JIPMAT scores, academic record, and gender. IIM Jammu awards an extra 10% weightage to female applicants during the admission process.

JIPMAT Counselling: Admission Withdrawal After Offer Acceptance

Those who do not continue with the admission process after paying the acceptance fee may receive a refund, as per the guidelines. However, there will be a deduction of INR 1,000 as the processing fee. You can withdraw your admission until a specific time period.

JIPMAT Counselling 2025: Reservation Policy

Both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya implement government-mandated reservation norms across their admission processes. Refer to the table below for the category-wise reserved seats for IPM admission through JIPMAT score:

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
NC - OBC	27%
EWS	10%
PwD	5%

Read More:

Enjoy Extra Benefits with SR

Counselling

Processing fees on loan

Discounted Applications

GD PI preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: No, you do not have any option for the JIPMAT exam pattern. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JIPMAT examination in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at the national level for admission into IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.

If you are thinking of appearing for the exam, then you should be aware of the exam pattern and practice using online mock tests to familiarize yourself with the exam interface.

Ans: There isn’t any specific order to answer the questions in the JIPMAT exam. You are free to attempt questions from any section in any sequence during the exam. However, you should start the section that you are most comfortable with. Choosing the preferred exam section will help you build confidence and manage your time effectively.

Ans: The level of difficulty of the JIPMAT exam can be considered as moderate to difficult. However, the experience may vary across different tests depending on the candidate's level of preparation. Candidates who have thoroughly studied may consider the JIPMAT exam to be easy. Whereas those who didn’t study well for the exam find it hard.

To perform well in the exam, candidates should deeply understand the syllabus and engage in regular preparation. Practicing with past question papers and mock exams can offer valuable insight into the exam's difficulty level.

Other Exams in the Same Group

Upcoming Exams