JIPMAT 2026 Syllabus
| 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 | exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat/ |
JIPMAT is conducted by NTA for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
The syllabus has three main sections.
1. Quantitative Aptitude
The Quantitative Aptitude section tests your understanding and application of Mathematics concepts up to Class 10 level.
Important topics include:
- Numbers
- HCF and LCM
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Simple Equations
- Algebra
- Square Roots and Cube Roots
- Geometry
- Mixtures and Alligations
- Data Interpretation
Practise basic calculations regularly so you can solve questions within the limited exam time.
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
This section checks your ability to understand information, analyse data and reach logical conclusions.
Topics commonly covered include:
- Tables
- Bar graphs
- Line graphs
- Pie charts
- Data arrangement
- Data sufficiency
- Series
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Direction sense
- Seating arrangements
- Syllogisms
- Venn diagrams
- Puzzles
- Statements and assumptions
- Clocks and calendars
- Family trees
Practise different types of data sets instead of focusing only on one question format.
3. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
This section checks your basic understanding of English and your ability to understand and interpret written passages.
Important areas include:
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence correction
- Articles
- Prepositions
- Error spotting
- Proper usage of words
- Para jumbles
Reading newspapers, articles and short passages can help you improve vocabulary and comprehension.
JIPMAT 2026 Section-Wise Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 132 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 33 | 132 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 136 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Each correct answer carries 4 marks, while an incorrect answer carries a 1-mark deduction. The exam duration is 150 minutes.
JIPMAT 2026 Official Website
Candidates can check the official NTA JIPMAT portal for the result, scorecard and other examination updates.
How to Prepare for JIPMAT Syllabus?
You can divide your preparation into three parts:
- Practise Class 10 Mathematics concepts for Quantitative Aptitude.
- Solve reasoning puzzles and data sets regularly.
- Read English passages and work on grammar and vocabulary.
- Take timed mock tests.
- Review your mistakes after every practice test.
- Give extra practice to topics where you consistently lose marks.