IIM Jammu has released the IPM admission policy 2026-31, confirming that admissions will be based on JIPMAT 2026scores. The institute has assigned 70% weightage to JIPMAT and 15% each to Class 10 and Class 12 performance for merit list preparation.
The policy applies to candidates aspiring to join the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) for the 2026-31 batch. This year, the institute has removed the gender diversity weightage.
IIM Jammu IPM Admission 2026: Key Highlights
IIM Jammu has clearly outlined the criteria for preparing the IPM merit list. The two-year drop rule has been retained, allowing only candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or later to apply. In comparison, IIM Bodh Gaya allows a one-year drop and is yet to release its policy for the 2026-31 batch.
The selection parameters and their respective weightage have been detailed by the institute to ensure a transparent admission process.
Component | Weightage |
JIPMAT 2026 Score | 70% |
Class 12 Marks | 15% |
Class 10 Marks | 15% |
IIM Jammu JIPMAT 2026 Sectional Cutoff Requirements
IIM Jammu has also issued the category-wise sectional cutoff percentile required in the JIPMAT exam. Candidates must meet these cutoffs in all three sections to be considered for the IPM merit list.
The sectional cutoffs have been fixed separately for each category to maintain fairness in the selection process. The table below lists the minimum required percentile for all sections.
Category | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation | Verbal Ability |
General | 50 | 50 | 50 |
EWS | 35 | 35 | 35 |
NC-OBC | 35 | 35 | 35 |
SC | 30 | 30 | 30 |
ST | 25 | 25 | 25 |
PwD | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Eligibility and Drop Criteria for IPM 2026
IIM Jammu has confirmed that the two-year drop rule will continue. This means:
- Candidates must have completed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Those who completed Class 12 before 2024 will not be eligible.
Possible Joint IPM Entrance Test in Future
With the release of the latest policy, IIM Jammu has once again expressed interest in forming a joint entrance exam with other IIMs offering IPM programmes. This indicates the possibility of a future common entrance test for IPM admissions across multiple IIMs.
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