For 12th pass students, there is an option to study in Indian Institute of Management (IIM). Admission can be taken without CAT in the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM). Know the entrance exam, eligibility, fees and application process.
IIM Admission After 12th: The dream of studying in prestigious management institutes of the country can now be fulfilled even after 12th. The five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) is available in some of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) institutes. It is not necessary to appear for Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to this course. Students can get admission through entrance exams like IPMAT and JIPMAT. However, each institute has different eligibility and selection process.
How to get admission in IIM after 12th?
Generally, to do MBA from IIM, one has to pass CAT exam after graduation. But through Integrated Program in Management, students can start studying management only after completing school.
In this course, graduation level subjects are taught in the first three years, while higher level management studies are taught in the last two years. After completing the course, students get the degree as per the prescribed conditions of the institute.
What is the difference between IPMAT and JIPMAT?
There are two major examinations for admission to IPM. IPMAT is conducted by IIM Indore, while IIM Rohtak conducts a separate entrance exam for its programme.
On the other hand, JIPMAT is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). On the basis of its score, admission is available in IIM Jammu and IIM Bodhgaya. In these examinations, the mathematical ability, English language and logical understanding of the candidates are evaluated.
In which IIMs is the five-year IPM course available?
There is an option to do IPM after 12th in many leading Indian management institutes of the country. These include IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Ranchi.
However, the admission process of all institutions is not the same. IIM Indore and Rohtak conduct their own separate entrance examinations. JIPMAT scores are accepted in Jammu and Bodhgaya. At the same time, for IIM Ranchi, the official admission policy of the concerned year has to be seen.
How many marks are required for admission in IPM?
The applying candidate must have passed 12th from a recognized board. Some institutes also allow students who have appeared in 12th examination with prescribed conditions to apply.
At least 60 per cent marks in 10th and 12th were mandatory for General, EWS and NC-OBC category candidates in the 2026-31 batch of IIM Rohtak. The minimum marks for SC, ST and physically handicapped candidates were fixed at 55 percent. Apart from this, the condition of age limit was also applicable.
How much will five years of study at IIM cost?
IPM fees vary according to the institution. The course fee for Indian students at IIM Indore for the 2026-31 batch was fixed at Rs 6 lakh annually for the first three years.
The fees for fourth and fifth year are decided as per the postgraduate program in force at the respective time. The total expense may increase due to mess and other charges. Therefore, it is important to understand the complete fee structure before applying.
What is the entire process from application to selection?
For admission in IPM, candidates have to register online on the website of the respective IIM. After filling the application form and depositing the prescribed fee one has to appear in the entrance examination.
On the basis of performance in the examination candidates are shortlisted for the next stage. Some institutes also conduct personal interviews. The final merit list is prepared as per the prescribed selection criteria of the institute.
When will IIM Admission 2027 forms come?
The dates of the application process are important for the students preparing to take admission in the year 2027. In the last session, IIM Indore had started the applications from 2 February 2026, while the last date was set for 14 March 2026.
However, an official announcement regarding the dates of 2027 is still awaited. In such a situation, students should not accept the new dates as fixed on the basis of the old schedule.
Important Advice: Students wishing to take admission in IIM after 12th can start preparing for IPMAT and JIPMAT from now. For updates related to exam date, application form, eligibility and fees, visit the official website of IIM Indore and NTA. iimidr.ac.inCheck regularly.