JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Qualification, Age Limit & Reservation

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The Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2025 is the entrance exam for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. Candidates applying for JIPMAT 2025 must meet the eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, age limit, and reservation criteria. It is better to know the criteria, including who can apply, minimum qualifications, and reservation policies to fill the application form and attempt the exam.

JIPMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Scoring well won’t be of any benefit if you are not eligible as per the JIPMAT 2025 eligibility criteria. To apply for JIPMAT 2025, candidates must meet the following education criteria:

Criteria	Details
Class 12 Qualification	Candidates should have passed 10+2/XII/HSC in Arts, Commerce, or Science stream or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025.
Class 10 Qualification	Candidates must have passed Class 10th in 2021 or later.
Board Regulations	The percentage of marks will be calculated based on the rules of the respective education board. If no such rule exists, then the aggregate of all subjects in the grade sheet will be considered.
Different IIM Requirements	IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu may have different eligibility conditions. Candidates must check their respective official websites for details.

10+2 Examinations Accepted for JIMAT

Candidates who have completed any of the following equivalent examinations are eligible to apply to the JIPMAT exam:

Equivalent Qualification	Details
Senior Secondary (10+2) Exam	Conducted by Central/State Education Boards, such as CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards.
Pre-University Exam	Two-year Intermediate or Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University.
Open Schooling	Candidates who completed their Senior Secondary School Examination through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) or State Open Schools with at least five subjects, including English, are also eligible.

JIPMAT 2025 Reservation Criteria

The Government of India ensures reservation benefits for various categories like general, OBC, SC, ST and PWD. Candidates applying under reserved categories must provide the necessary certificates during the admission process.

JIPMAT Category-wise Reservation

The details segregation of category-wise seat reservation for JIPMAT exam is provided here:

Category	Percentage of Seats Reserved
General - EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	10%
OBC - Non-Creamy Layer	27%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5% in each category

JIPMAT Eligibility for Reserved Categories

The eligibility criteria for each reserved category is given below which is excluded in educational and other areas discussed above:

Category	Eligibility Criteria
GEN-EWS	Candidates must satisfy conditions stated in OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II (dated 17 January 2019) by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The criteria are as per the latest government norms.
OBC-NCL	Candidates must be listed in the Central List of OBCs at ncbc.nic.in. Those listed only in State lists are not eligible for OBC-NCL reservation.
SC/ST	Candidates must provide an official caste certificate to avail of the SC/ST reservation benefits.
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)	Candidates with at least 40% disability are eligible for reservation. Those with less than 40% disability, but who have difficulty writing (certified by a competent authority), can also claim reservation. Leprosy-cured candidates who are fit to pursue the course are included in this category.

Certificate Requirements for Reserved Categories for JIPMAT Exam 2025

Candidates applying under GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories must produce original certificates in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority. Failing to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation benefit.

JIPMAT 2025 Eligibility for OCI/PIO Candidates

As per the Supreme Court judgment (dated 3rd February 2023) in WP (C) 891/2021, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) candidates who registered before 4th March 2021 will be considered for Indian citizen seats in the General category only.

Apart from the above mentioned information, the general pointers that are very important and must be learned before the examination are provided below. Go through and start preparing for the JIPMAT 2025 exam.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2023, 2024, or be appearing in 2025.
Class 10 must not be completed before 2021.
Candidates from NIOS/Open Schooling are eligible if they studied at least five subjects, including English.
Reservations are provided for GEN-EWS (10%), OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and PwD (5%).
OCI candidates registered before 4th March 2021 can apply under the General category only.

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Latest JIPMAT Updates

Last updated: May 24, 2025

->The JIPMAT Results 2025 has been announced on May 24, 2025.

-> The JIPMAT Answer key 2025 has been released for the exam conducted on 26th April 2025.

->The JIPMAT 2025 Admit Card has been uploaded on 23rd April 2025 at the official website https://exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/.

-> JIPMAT City intimation slip is Live. Candidates can find out the location of their centers before the hall ticket is released.

-> The National Testing Agency announced the JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) 2025 notification.

-> The registration process for JIPMAT 2025 began on 11th February 2025.

-> JIPMAT is conducted for admission to the five-year integrated management program at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya, evaluating candidates on quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and verbal ability.

JIPMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Who can apply for JIPMAT 2025?

Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2023, 2024, or are appearing in 2025 can apply. They must have passed Class 10 in 2021 or later. The exam is open to students from Arts, Commerce, and Science streams.

Are NIOS and Open Schooling students eligible for JIPMAT 2025?

Yes, students who completed Senior Secondary (10+2) from NIOS or State Open Schools can apply. They must have studied at least five subjects, including English.

What is the reservation policy for JIPMAT 2025?

Reservations include 10% for GEN-EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 5% for PwD in each category. Candidates must provide valid certificates for eligibility.

Can OCI candidates apply for JIPMAT 2025?

Yes, OCI candidates who registered before 4th March 2021 can apply, but only under the General category. They cannot claim reservations under GEN-EWS, OBC, SC, ST, or PwD categories.

How is the percentage calculated for eligibility?

The percentage is based on the regulations of the candidate’s education board. If no such rule exists, the aggregate of all subjects in the grade sheet is considered for calculating the marks.

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