Overview Table
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National Level Entrance Exam |
| Courses Offered | 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
| Participating Institutes | IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Sections | Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 Questions |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 33 Questions |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 Questions |
| Marks per Question | 4 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Eligibility | Candidates who have passed Class 12/equivalent or are appearing in the qualifying year, subject to institute-specific requirements |
| Admission Process | JIPMAT → Score/Percentile → IIM Selection Process → Admission |
| Official Website | NTA JIPMAT Official Website |
The JIPMAT question paper tests candidates on numerical ability, reasoning, data interpretation and English language skills.
NTA conducts JIPMAT for admission to the five-year IPM programmes offered by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
JIPMAT 2026 Question Paper Pattern
The 2026 question paper followed this structure:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 33 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
The examination duration was 150 minutes.
Type of Questions
The JIPMAT question paper contains objective-type multiple-choice questions.
Candidates need to select the correct option from the choices provided for each question.
Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for JIPMAT 2026 was:
- +4 marks for every correct answer
- -1 mark for every incorrect answer
- No marks for an unanswered question
Because there is negative marking, candidates should avoid making random guesses when they are unsure of an answer.
Sections in the JIPMAT 2026 Question Paper
Quantitative Aptitude
This section tests basic mathematical concepts and their application. Questions are based on mathematics up to the Class 10 level.
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
This section checks how well candidates can understand data, identify patterns and solve logical problems.
Questions may involve tables, charts, arrangements, series and other reasoning-based problems.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
This section tests English language skills and the ability to understand written passages.
Questions can cover vocabulary, grammar, sentence-based questions and reading comprehension.
How to Prepare Using the JIPMAT 2026 Question Paper?
Previous question papers and mock tests can help you understand the actual exam format.
You can:
- Practise each section separately.
- Solve questions with a timer.
- Analyse incorrect answers.
- Track the topics where you make repeated mistakes.
- Attempt full-length papers within 150 minutes.
- Practise calculations to improve speed.
Try completing a full paper under exam-like conditions. This gives you a better idea of how you manage time across all three sections.