IIM After 12th Fees: Are you a class 12 student looking to pursue an MBA program right after passing the 12th standard? Well, there are some IIMs that offer management courses to such students. These courses are popularly known as the integrated management program or IPM, which can be pursued by candidates wanting to build a career in the field of management right after school, starting at an undergraduate level. The IIM fees structure after the completion of 12th can range from 30 to 40 lakhs.
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The course offered by IIM after the 12th is the Integrated Program in Management (IPM). Admission to these courses is based on the JIPMAT, IPMAT Indore, and IPMAT Rohtak exams. All are management entrance examinations that can be given right after school. The IPMAT exam is for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, whereas the JIPMAT exam is for IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. IIM Ranchi also accepts the IPMAT exam scores for its IPM program.
The IPM course is a 5-year integrated program in management. The first three years consist of a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), and the final two years are of MBA. The candidates can choose the specialisation during the MBA part.
These IPMs focus on developing the candidate's managerial, leadership and business skills.
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The fee varies from one IIM to another. The IIM after 12th fees for different IIMs are given in the table below.
IIM | IIM After 12th fees |
IIM Indore | The course fee for domestic applicants for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs. 20.12 lakhs. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per the prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fees. |
IIM Rohtak | The course fee for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs. 18.66 lakhs. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per the prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management. |
IIM Jammu | The fees for the first three years are Rs. 18.63 lakhs respectively. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per the prevailing MBA program. |
IIM Bodh Gaya | The fees for the IPM Program for the first three years at IIM Bodh Gaya are Rs. 15.75 lakhs. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per the prevailing MBA program. |
IIM Ranchi | The fee for IPM for the batch 2026-31 is around Rs. 17.25 lakhs. The fee for the last two years will be the same as the MBA fees for those particular years. |
| IIM Amritsar | The first three years of IPM admission fees is around Rs. 17.75 lakhs, while the last two years of fees will depend on the prevailing MBA admission fees for particular years. |
The total number of seats for the IPM program across different IIMs is given in the table below.
IIM | IPM Seats |
IIM Indore | 150 |
IIM Rohtak | 165 |
IIM Ranchi | 120 |
IIM Jammu | 140 |
IIM Bodh Gaya | 120 |
Total | 710 |
For a student to gain admission to an IIM right after completing their 12th grade, they will need to apply through the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), which will require the candidate to take the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Tests (IPMAT) to be held on May 04, 2026, and JIPMAT to be held on June 07, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates can join the IIM after passing the 12th standard. Interested candidates can take the IPMAT or JIPMAT entrance test to seek admission to the IPM programs designed for candidates who have just passes the 12th standard.
The 5-year course offered by IIM after the 12th is the Integrated Program in Management (IPM). Admission to these courses is based on the JIPMAT and IPMAT exams. Both are management entrance examinations that can be given right after school.
In terms of the difficulty level both IPMAT and JIPMAT are considered to be the same. The exam pattern for both is also almost the same. The only difference is in the number of questions asked across different sections. The marking scheme is also the same for both.
The eligibility criteria for the IPMAT exam include 60% marks in 12th standard for General category candidates and 55% marks for reserved category candidates. Along with that a valid IPMAT scorecard clearing the cutoff will also be required.
In 2026, there are several IIMs that offer relatively lower MBA fees as compared to the more established ones. These IIMs include IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Amritsar, which have fees starting around Rs. 16-17 Lakhs.
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