Are you a 12th-class 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 an integrated form of a UG and a PG course that 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 and IPMAT exams. Both 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 is 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. 5,00,000 per annum and Rs. 7,50,000 per annum for International applicants. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fees. |
IIM Rohtak | The course fee for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs. 5,88,500 per annum. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management. |
IIM Jammu | The fees for the first three years are Rs. 6,15,840, Rs. 6,15,840, and Rs. 6,21,840 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 at IIM Bodh Gaya is Rs. 28,50,000. |
IIM Ranchi | The fee for IPM for the batch 2025-30 will be announced later. As per the previous year's IIM Ranchi fee structure, in the first three years will be ₹15.48 lakh (excluding Caution Deposit, Alumni Fee & Mess Expense). The fee for the last two years will be the same as the MBA fees for those particular years. |
The total 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).
Also Read: IIM Admission After Class 12: Integrated Programmes, Eligibility and Admission Process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In 2025, 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.
The fee of IIM after completing 12th can range from Rs. 13.08 Lakhs at IIM Sambalpur to Rs. 27 Lakhs at IIM Calcutta.
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.
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.
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Top colleges accepting CAT:
IIMs (All Indian Institutes of Management)
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR Mumbai
MDI Gurgaon
IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
IIT Delhi (DMS)
IIFT
IMT Ghaziabad
JBIMS Mumbai
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XLRI Jamshedpur
XIMB Bhubaneswar
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