This document summarizes the approach of IIM Jammu to prepare the admission list for its IPM Batch 2026-31. The batch size is likely to be around 140. IIM Jammu reserves the right to modify any part of this document including the various criteria and cut offs mentioned at any time till the actual admission process for the batch is completed.
1. Selection Process
The selection process of IIM Jammu consists of:
- Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) to be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Class 10th and 12th marks
- Preparation of Merit list will be based on JIPMAT Score and academic profile.
1.1 JIPMAT
The admission to IPM would be through a Joint IPM Admission Test (JIPMAT 2026). The JIPMAT 2026 will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. IIM Jammu may explore the option of joint examination with other IIMs offering IPM.
1.2 Eligibility
- Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in 2024,2025 or appearing in 2026. The candidate must have passed Standard X/ SSC or equivalent examination in the year 2021 or later.
- Qualifying Examination-Candidate should have a Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55 % for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category). Candidates who are likely to complete standard XII/ HSC or equivalent by the end of July 31st, 2026, can also apply.
- Applicants pursuing their XII standard from international schools affiliated to foreign boards like IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) can also apply.
1.3 Category-wise Sectional Cut-off percentile
|
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 |
1.4 Merit List
The criteria for preparing the merit list will be based on the composite score comprising the weightage of JIPMAT score and academic profile of class 10th and 12th as follows:
|
Components |
Percentage |
|---|---|
|
JIPMAT Percentile |
70 |
|
Class 10 Marks |
15 |
|
Class 12 Marks |
15 |
The Percentile obtained in the JIPMAT 2026 will be used for preparing the merit list in the following manner.
Merit List: The candidates, who scored more than or equal to category-wise sectional cut off (percentile) as mentioned in Section 1.3, will be eligible for the Merit List.
1.5 Tie-breaking rule for Merit List
If the overall composite scores of two or more students are found to same, then they will be ranked on the following basis.
- Overall JIPMAT score (higher score will be ranked higher),
- Class XII score (higher score will be ranked higher),
- Class X score (higher score will be ranked higher),
- VARC section score (higher score will be ranked higher),
- QA section score (higher score will be ranked higher),
- DILR section score (higher score will be ranked higher),
- Appearance in Class XII (recent appearance will be ranked lower),
- Appearance in Class X (recent appearance will be ranked lower),
- Date of Birth (younger candidate will be ranked lower).
1.6. Reservation Policy
IIM Jammu strictly follows the Government of India Reservation Policy as given below:
| Category | % Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5 |
| NC - OBC | 27 |
| EWS | 10 |
| PwD | 5 |
2. Offer Acceptance Fee and Withdrawal
A candidate receiving an admission offer from IIM Jammu has to pay an offer acceptance amount of Rs.50,000/- within the stipulated date. If a candidate accepts the admission offer for the program, his/her offer acceptance amount will be adjusted against the Semester I Fee. If a candidate subsequently wishes to withdraw the offer within the withdrawal date i.e till 2nd August 2026, the amount will be refunded after deducting Rs. 1,000/- as processing charges. The refund process will be initiated after the registration of the IPM 2026-31 batch (Registration date will be updated). If a candidate applies for withdrawal after the registration, no refund will be admissible. In the event of withdrawal from the program after registration, no refund of the offer acceptance amount & Semester Fee will be made.
Any dispute concerning admissions for the IPM Batch 2026 would be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Jammu Only.
For IPM related admissions queries, please write to ipm.admissions@iimj.ac.in /
Contact Number : 0191-2741414.
Note- IIM Jammu reserves the right to change or update any content at any point of time