IIM Jammu admission 2026 is based on entrance exam merit for its management programmes. The MBA and MBA in Healthcare Administration use CAT, while the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management uses JIPMAT. The reference fee is INR 22,80,756 for MBA programmes and INR 43,69,028 for IPM.

IIM Jammu is an Institute of National Importance. It does not fill seats through management quota or NRI quota. Admission to every programme is merit-based.

Admission Update:
  • MBA and MBA-HAM (2027-29 batch): CAT 2026 exam is scheduled on Nov 29, 2026. Results are expected on Dec 24, 2026.
  • IPM 2026 (5-year BBA plus MBA): Admission is through JIPMAT, conducted by NTA.
  • For MBA, General and EWS candidates need at least 50% aggregate in graduation. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 45%.
  • For IPM, General and EWS candidates need 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 55%.
  • Female and transgender MBA applicants get 8 bonus marks in the 100-point composite score. Because of this, the effective overall cutoff is lower by 2 percentile points.
  • MBA applicants do not need work experience. For profile marks, only full-time work after graduation is counted.
  • Reservation follows Government of India rules: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5%, and PwD 5% horizontally across categories.

IIM Jammu Admission Portal 2026: www.iimj.ac.in

Direct Admission at IIM Jammu: IIM Jammu has no management quota. MBA seats are allotted through CAT-based merit, and IPM seats are allotted through JIPMAT-based merit.

IIM Jammu Important Dates 2026

Event Date
CAT 2026 Admit Card Nov 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Nov 29, 2026
IIM Jammu Application Deadline Nov 30, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Result Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
IIM CAP Personal Interview Jan to Mar 2027 (Tentative)
IIM Jammu Merit List May 2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIM Jammu MBA Admission 2026

IIM Jammu offers MBA and MBA in Healthcare Administration through the CAT route. The MBA batch has 300 candidates, and MBA-HAM follows the same admission process. Shortlisted students appear for the IIM Common Admission Process Personal Interview. EMBA admission is handled separately for working professionals. Admission queries can be sent to mba.admissions@iimj.ac.in.

IIM Jammu MBA Eligibility Criteria

A recognised bachelor's degree in any stream is required for MBA admission. Final-year graduation students can also apply. Every applicant must have a valid CAT score.

Programme Eligibility Total Fees (Reference)
MBA, 2 years, 300 seats Graduation with 50% for General/EWS or 45% for SC/ST/PwD. Valid CAT score required. INR 22,80,756
MBA Healthcare Administration, 2 years Graduation with 50% for General/EWS or 45% for SC/ST/PwD. Valid CAT score required. INR 22,80,756

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIM Jammu MBA Selection Criteria

For the CAP interview call, IIM Jammu checks both sectional and overall CAT cutoffs. A student must clear each required cutoff. The cutoffs below are reference figures from the 2026-28 batch.

Category Overall Percentile (Male) Overall Percentile (Female/Transgender)
General 91 89
EWS and NC-OBC 74 72
SC 54 52
ST and PwD 32 30

For General male candidates, the sectional cutoff is 72 percentile each in VA&RC, DILR, and QA. Female and transgender candidates receive a 1-point relaxation in each section across every category. The final MBA merit list is calculated out of 100 marks.

Component Marks Out of 100
CAT Score 42
Personal Interview 30
Academic Profile (Class 10 plus Class 12 plus Graduation) 10
Work Experience (full-time, post-graduation only) 10
Gender Diversity (Female/Transgender candidates) 8
Total 100

Key point: Female candidates receive the full 8 gender diversity marks. A male candidate without work experience can score a maximum of 82 under the same formula. The General category overall cutoff is 89 for female and transgender candidates and 91 for male candidates.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Jammu?

MBA applicants have to complete the CAT process and the IIM Jammu application process. The college application is submitted through the official portal.

  • Register for CAT 2026 on the NTA portal.
  • Submit the IIM Jammu MBA application form on the institute portal. CAP-eligible candidates do not pay a separate application fee.
  • Appear for the IIM CAP Personal Interview after shortlisting. CAP is conducted in several Indian cities.
  • Accept the admission offer online and pay the acceptance fee of INR 50,000. This fee is adjusted against Term 1 fees.
  • If a student withdraws before the deadline, only INR 1,000 is deducted as a processing charge. The rest is refunded.

IIM Jammu IPM Admission 2026

IIM Jammu IPM is a 5-year dual-degree programme for students after Class 12. Students complete BBA and MBA through this route. The programme admits 140 students. IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya use JIPMAT, a national-level NTA test, for IPM admission. Students admitted to IPM do not need CAT to continue into the MBA part.

IIM Jammu IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026

IPM applicants must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or must be appearing in 2026. They must have passed Class 10 in 2022 or later. Students from IGCSE and IB international boards are also eligible.

Category Eligibility Total Fees (Reference)
General and EWS Min 60% in Class 10 and Class 12. Passed in 2024, 2025, or appearing 2026. INR 43,69,028 (5 years)
SC, ST, and PwD Min 55% in Class 10 and Class 12.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIM Jammu IPM Selection Criteria

IIM Jammu makes the IPM merit list from JIPMAT scores and Class 10 and Class 12 marks. There is no Personal Interview for IPM. Before merit calculation, candidates must meet the category-wise minimum sectional percentile in JIPMAT.

Category Sectional Cutoff (Each of 3 Sections)
General 50 percentile
EWS and OBC-NCL 35 percentile
SC 30 percentile
ST and PwD 25 percentile

The final IPM merit list gives 70% weightage to JIPMAT score, 15% to Class 10 marks, and 15% to Class 12 marks.

How to Apply for IPM at IIM Jammu?

  • Register for JIPMAT on the NTA portal when the next registration window opens.
  • Complete the IIM Jammu IPM application form separately on the official institute portal.
  • Check the JIPMAT result and IIM Jammu merit list on the official portal.
  • Accept the offer online and pay the acceptance fee of INR 50,000. The amount is adjusted against the Semester 1 fee.
  • For withdrawal before the deadline, the deduction is INR 1,000 only. The balance is refunded.

IIM Jammu Scholarships

IIM Jammu provides financial support based on need and merit for MBA and IPM students. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority categories can also apply for Government scholarships through the concerned ministries.

  • Merit Scholarship: Students can receive this from the second year after securing at least 8.0 CGPA at the end of Year 1.
  • Merit-cum-Need Scholarship: This is for students from economically weaker backgrounds with at least 7.0 CGPA. Family income rules apply. Students must submit income proof and ITR documents after admission.
  • EWS Merit Aid: Under the Student Exchange Programme (SEP), eligible EWS category students can receive merit-based support of INR 1.5 lakh.
  • Government Schemes: SC, ST, OBC, and minority category students can apply separately for Central Government scholarship schemes after admission.

IIM Jammu Admission FAQs

Ques. What CAT percentile was needed for IIM Jammu MBA admission?

Ans. For the 2026-28 batch, General male candidates needed 91 percentile overall, while female and transgender candidates needed 89 percentile. For General male candidates, each section, VA&RC, DILR, and QA, had a cutoff of 72 percentile. Reserved category cutoffs were lower. The 2027-29 batch cutoffs will be available after CAT 2026 results in December 2026.

Ques. Can a fresher apply for the MBA at IIM Jammu?

Ans. Yes. Work experience is not required for MBA admission. It can add up to 10 marks in the composite score, but only full-time paid work after graduation is accepted. Internships, part-time roles, and work done before graduation are not counted.

Ques. How is the final MBA merit score prepared at IIM Jammu?

Ans. The final score is out of 100. It includes CAT score for 42 marks, Personal Interview for 30 marks, academic profile for 10 marks, work experience for 10 marks, and gender diversity for 8 marks for female and transgender candidates.

Ques. Which entrance test is used for IPM admission at IIM Jammu?

Ans. IPM admission at IIM Jammu is done through JIPMAT, which is conducted by NTA. CAT is not needed for IPM admission. The merit list uses JIPMAT score with 70% weightage, Class 10 marks with 15%, and Class 12 marks with 15%. No Personal Interview is held for IPM.

Ques. Does IIM Jammu have any management quota seats?

Ans. No. IIM Jammu does not have management quota or NRI quota seats. MBA admission is through CAT merit, and IPM admission is through JIPMAT merit.

Ques. What is the MBA fee at IIM Jammu?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA programme at IIM Jammu is INR 22,80,756 for the 2026-28 batch. The fee is paid across 6 trimesters. A refundable caution deposit of INR 50,000 is charged separately.

Ques. Are final-year students eligible for IIM Jammu MBA admission?

Ans. Yes. Students in the final year of graduation can apply, appear for CAT, and take part in the CAP process. Their admission is provisional at first. It is confirmed only after they submit graduation proof with the required minimum percentage.

Ques. What Class 10 and Class 12 marks are required for IIM Jammu IPM?

Ans. General and EWS candidates must have at least 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12. SC, ST, and PwD candidates must have at least 55% in both. The candidate must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or must be appearing in 2026.

Ques. What happens in the IIM CAP round for IIM Jammu?

Ans. CAP is a common Personal Interview process for participating IIMs. For IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya coordinates CAP. Shortlisted candidates attend one interview in the allotted process, and IIM Jammu later prepares its own merit list using PI score, CAT score, and profile marks.

Ques. Which scholarships can IIM Jammu MBA students apply for?

Ans. IIM Jammu offers a merit scholarship for students with 8.0 CGPA and above from Year 2. It also offers a merit-cum-need scholarship for students with 7.0 CGPA and above, subject to income conditions. EWS students may get up to INR 1.5 lakh under merit aid. SC, ST, OBC, and minority students can apply separately for Government of India scholarship schemes.