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The National Testing Agency is all set to conduct the JIPMAT 2026 examination soon. Although, as of now, the agency has not specified the JIPMAT exam date 2026. However, based on past year trends, the exam is expected to be held in April 2026 tentatively in the fourth week. The JIPMAT exam 2026 will be held in a single shift from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Candidates can go through the JIPMAT exam analysis of past year to get a complete insight into the difficulty level. This article offers a detailed insight into section-wise difficulty, question types, overall pattern, student response, and probable cut-offs to help candidates evaluate performance and spot trends.
Particulars | Details |
Full Exam Name | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test |
Short Exam Name | JIPMAT |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Participating Institutes | IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
Number of Questions | 100 MCQs |
JIMPAT exam duration | 150 minutes |
Total Marks | 400 |
JIPMAT exam pattern |
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JIPMAT marking scheme |
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The JIPMAT exam analysis 2026 will be available here after the exam is over. The difficulty level of the exam is expected to be same like earlier session. Candidates could expect the questions from Quantitative Aptitude to be of moderate difficulty. While questions from LRDI and VARC could be of an easy difficulty level.
The JIPMAT Good Attempts give a proper idea of the overall attempts that a candidate could make for a particular section. As of now, the exam is not yet held. However, based on earlier sessions, candidates can know about the section wise JIPMAT good attempts expected below.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 20-25 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25-27 |
Verbal Ability | 25-29 |
The JIPMAT difficulty level 2026 will be updated here after the examination is over. However, based on previous year exam trends, the difficulty level of the exam is expected to be in easy to moderate range.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
Verbal Ability | Easy |
The Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) is a national-level exam conducted for IPM admission in IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for more than 8000 candidates. Candidates applying for an integrated MBA admission can check the JIPMAT exam analysis here. They can go through the JIPMAT exam review and highlights here.
The JIPMAT question paper 2025 has followed certain highlights as mentioned below.
The Quantitative Aptitude portion was moderate in difficulty, with some questions being rather calculative and taking additional time.
There were approximately 6 questions from Algebra, along with Geometry questions, checking basic conceptual knowledge.
Arithmetic ruled the Quantitative Aptitude portion with the highest number of questions under this topic.
The Logical Reasoning portion was generally easy, so it proved to be a scoring section for the majority of the candidates.
Around 10 questions were from Logical Reasoning, which were on a variety of reasoning topics.
There were 2-3 questions from Blood Relation, which were a bit long and time-consuming to answer.
The paper had questions on coding-decoding, which were simple and logical.
There was a question based on series, which needed basic pattern identification skills.
There were also 3-4 questions based on images, which checked observation and reasoning skill.
Circular Arrangement and Directions questions were also observed, but these were manageable in terms of difficulty.
VARC (Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability) section had antonyms, synonyms, and parajumbles.
Fill in the blanks questions were related to a given paragraph, testing grammar and contextual use.
LRDI (Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation) and VARC were relatively easier sections than Quantitative Aptitude.
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JIPMAT 2025 Question Paper (PDF) with Solutions Available - Pattern, Analysis, Answer Keys
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Particulars | Details |
Full Exam Name | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test |
Short Exam Name | JIPMAT |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Participating Institutes | IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu |
Number of Questions | 100 MCQs |
JIMPAT exam duration | 150 minutes |
| Total Marks | 400 |
JIPMAT exam pattern |
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JIPMAT marking scheme |
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Application Fee (General) | 2000 Rs [Online] |
Check out: JIPMAT Syllabus
Along with the previous year's difficulty level, we have given the expected difficulty level for this year, separated by each section.
| Section name | Difficulty Level in 2025 | Difficulty level in 2024 |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Easy | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Verbal Ability | Easy | Easy to Moderate |
Download: JIPMAT Question Paper
Candidates can check out last year’s JIPMAT exam analysis to get an idea of the overall and sectional difficulty level of the exam. It will help students get insights about how the paper was, and what to expect this year.
The JIPMAT 2024 exam was conducted on June 6. As per last year’s JIPMAT exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of the JIPMAT exam was moderate. Efficient time management would help candidates get a good score in the exam as per the JIPMAT exam analysis 2024.
Check out the sectional JIPMAT exam analysis stating the difficulty level given below:
JIPMAT Exam Sections | JIPMAT Exam Difficulty Level |
Verbal Ability | Easy |
Data Interpretation | Moderate (Lengthy) |
Quantitative Aptitude | Easy-Moderate |
Overall difficulty level | Easy-Moderate |
Check: JIPMAT Results
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The detailed JIPMAT 2026 exam analysis will be available immediately after the examination is conducted. Coaching institutes and subject experts will release section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and overall exam review based on students’ feedback.
Presently, JIPMAT scores are accepted by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for admission to their five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM).
Yes, one can crack JIPMAT in a month with serious preparation. Spend at least 2 hours every day on all three parts—Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability. Use the previous year papers and mock tests to locate and improve weak spots. Constant practice and a study plan of action are the secrets to success.
JIPMAT is moderately difficult. Those with a good grasp of 10th-grade mathematics and good communication skills can handle it. Success is based on regular preparation, knowledge of the exam pattern, and proper time management.
No, as of now, only IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu accept the scores of JIPMAT 2025, for the Integrated Programme in Management.
The exam analysis will include section-wise difficulty level (Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension), number of good attempts, expected cut-off, topic-wise weightage, and students’ reactions.
As of now, there is no official notification regarding any change in the JIPMAT 2026 exam pattern. If NTA introduces any updates, they will be reflected in the detailed exam analysis after the exam is conducted.
The JIPMAT exam analysis helps candidates understand the difficulty level, important topics, and question trends. It allows aspirants to refine their preparation strategy and focus on high-weightage areas for future attempts.
The expected cut-off will be released soon after the exam based on difficulty level and overall performance of candidates. The official cut-off will be announced along with or after the declaration of results by the conducting authority.
On Question asked by student community
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To apply for JIPMAT 2022 a candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination in Arts/ Commerce/ Science stream with minimum 60% if the candidate belongs to general category or minimum 55% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD category in 2020, 2021 or appearing in 2022.
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JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test) is the entrance exam being conducted for the first time by NTA i.e. the National Testing Agency to admit students in the newly introduced IPM program by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. As per the JIPMAT eligibility criteria 2021, candidates
Hi Aspirant,
In IPMAT Cutoff for IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak are nearly same which are as follows:-
For general category
MCQ cutoff marks- Approx 144
WAT/PI cutoff marks- Approx 48
10th cutoff marks- Approx 85.14%
12th cutoff marks- Approx 85.97%
IIM-J and IIM Bodh gaya Expected cutoff for 2021
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