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IIM BBA Entrance Exams: Admission to BBA from IIM is a challenging task. Candidates must appear for entrance exams like IPMAT and JIPMAT. IIM Rohtak and IIM Indore conduct the IPMAT exam and IIM Jammu and IIM Bogh Gaya conduct the JIPMAT exam for admission to a five-year integrated programme in management. These MBA entrance exams provide IPM admission to BBA+MBA programmes. Read this article to know more about IIM BBA entrance exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, etc.
BBA in IIMs is a three-year undergraduate course which is followed by a two-year postgraduate programme. IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak conduct their own IPMAT exams separately for admission to BBA MBA integrated programme. IIM Ranchi also accepts the IPMAT scores. JIPMAT is conducted by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya for IIM BBA and MBA admission.
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Given below are the exam dates for IIM BBA entrance exam:
Exam Name | Exam Date |
IPMAT Indore | May 12, 2025 |
IPM AT Rohtak | May 12, 2025 |
JIPMAT | To be announced |
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Given below is the eligibility criteria for the IIM entrance exams for BBA and MBA - IPMAT 2025 and JIPMAT 2025.
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Check out the selection process for BBA in IIMs given below:
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Given below are the the syllabus for IIM BBA entrance exam conducted by IIM Indore, Rohtak and NTA.
Section | IIM BBA Entrance Exam Syllabus |
Quantitative Ability | Number System, Athematic Problem, Algebra, Geometry, Modern Maths, HCF & LCM, Average, Algebraic Formula, Lines, Sequence & Series, Surds & Indices, Percentage, Linear Equations, Angles, Probability, etc. |
Logical Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Water Images, Statement & Assumption, Number and Letter Series, Mirror Images, Statement & Arguments, Logical Sequence Series, Arrangement, Statement & Conclusion, Coding-Decoding, etc. |
Verbal Ability | Grammar, Verbal Ability, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Noun, Pronoun, Adverb, Verb, Tenses Error Spotting Synonym & Antonym Synonym & Antonym |
Section | IIM BBA Entrance Exam Syllabus |
Quantitative Ability (MCQ) | Distance, Time and Work, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Set Theory, Number System, Data Interpretation, Time, Speed, Averages, Geometry, Mixtures and Allegations |
Quantitative Ability (SA) | - |
Verbal Ability | Grammar, Vocabulary, Proper Usage of Words, Sentence Corrections, Synonyms & Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Articles, Preposition, Error Spotting |
Sections | JIPMAT Syllabus |
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, Profit and Loss, HCF-LCM, Square Root and Cube Root, Geometry, Mixtures and Allegations, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Averages, Algebra, Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Series, Statements, Bars & Line Graphs, Tables, Direction Sense, Family Tree, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Proposition, Data Arrangement, Puzzles, Sets & Caselets |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | Proper Usage of Words, Sentence Corrections, Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Preposition, Error Spotting, Grammar, Vocabulary |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To pursue a BBA at IIM, the candidate will need to give the IPMAT exam, wherein IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak offer a five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM).
The last date to apply for IIM admissions in 2025 varies depending on the specific program and IIM. For instance, for IIM Bangalore, the last date to apply for the PGPPM program for the Non-Government participants is June 30, 2025.
As per basic IIM BBA eligibility criteria, candidates should have completed their 10+2. Those who are pursuing their Intermediate are also eligible.
The top IIMs offering BBA program include IIM Rohtak, IIM Indore, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Jammu.
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While filling the form:
Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).
There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.
If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.
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CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.
CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.
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