IIM Jammu conducts Admission 2026 through separate routes for its management programmes. The MBA and MBA in Healthcare Administration use CAT scores, followed by Personal Interviews under the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP). The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a 5-year BBA plus MBA course for students after Class 12, with admission through JIPMAT conducted by NTA.

IIM Jammu is an Institute of National Importance. Admission to every seat is based on merit. The institute does not have any management quota or NRI quota for any programme.

Admission Update:
  • MBA and MBA-HAM, 2027 to 2029 batch: CAT 2026 registration is open. The last date is Sep 15, 2026. The exam will be held on Nov 29, 2026. Results are expected on Dec 24, 2026.
  • IPM 2026, 5-year BBA plus MBA: The JIPMAT stage and seat withdrawal stage for the IPM 2026 batch are complete.
  • For MBA, General and EWS applicants need at least 50% aggregate in graduation. SC, ST, and PwD applicants need 45%.
  • For IPM, students need at least 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12. SC, ST, and PwD students need 55%.
  • Female and transgender MBA applicants get 8 bonus marks in the 100-point composite score. This brings down the effective cutoff by 2 overall percentile points.
  • MBA applicants do not need work experience. For profile marks, only full-time employment after graduation is counted.
  • Reservation is as per GoI rules: OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5%, and PwD 5% horizontal reservation across all categories.

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

Direct Admission at IIM Jammu: IIM Jammu does not run any management quota admission process. MBA seats are filled through CAT merit, and IPM seats are filled through JIPMAT merit.

IIM Jammu Important Dates 2026

The current admission timeline for IIM Jammu MBA and MBA-HAM is linked to CAT 2026 and the later CAP process.

Event Current Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes Sep 15, 2026
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 admits students to the 2-year MBA and MBA in Healthcare Administration through CAT. The MBA batch size is likely to be 300. MBA-HAM follows the same CAT-based route, and shortlisted students attend the IIM Common Admission Process Personal Interview. EMBA admission is handled separately for working professionals. For MBA queries, students may write to mba.admissions@iimj.ac.in.

IIM Jammu MBA Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any subject. Final-year graduation students can also apply. A valid CAT score is required for every MBA applicant.

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

IIM Jammu first checks whether a candidate has cleared the required CAT sectional and overall cutoffs. Only candidates who meet every cutoff are considered for the CAP Personal Interview. The cutoffs below are reference figures from the 2026 to 2028 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 in VA&RC, DILR, and QA is 72 percentile each. Female and transgender candidates receive a 1-point relaxation in each section across all categories. The final merit list is based on a 100-point composite score.

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

Female candidates get the full 8 gender diversity marks. A male candidate without work experience can score a maximum of 82 through the same formula. For General candidates, the female cutoff is 89 overall percentile, while the male cutoff is 91. The 2-point difference reflects the composite score benefit.

How to Apply for MBA at IIM Jammu?

The MBA process uses two online steps. Students must first complete CAT registration and then submit the IIM Jammu MBA form on the official institute portal.

  • Register for CAT 2026 on the NTA portal by Sep 15, 2026.
  • Submit the IIM Jammu MBA application form through the institute portal. CAP-eligible candidates do not pay a separate application fee.
  • Appear for the IIM CAP Personal Interview after shortlisting. CAP interviews are held 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.
  • Students who withdraw before the deadline pay only a processing charge of INR 1,000. The balance amount is refunded.

IIM Jammu IPM Admission 2026

IIM Jammu offers the Integrated Programme in Management as a 5-year dual-degree programme. Students earn both BBA and MBA degrees. The programme admits 140 students after Class 12 through JIPMAT, a national test conducted by NTA. IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya conduct IPM admission jointly. IPM students do not need CAT to move into the MBA part of the programme.

IIM Jammu IPM Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or are appearing in 2026, can apply for IPM. 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 Minimum 60% in Class 10 and Class 12. Passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026. INR 43,69,028 (5 years)
SC, ST, and PwD Minimum 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 prepares the IPM merit list using JIPMAT performance and school marks. There is no Personal Interview for IPM admission. Before the merit list is applied, candidates must clear the minimum JIPMAT sectional cutoff for their category.

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 merit list gives 70% weightage to the 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, expected in April 2027.
  • Complete the separate IIM Jammu IPM application form 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, which is adjusted against Semester 1 fee.
  • Withdrawal before the deadline has a deduction of only INR 1,000. The remaining amount 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 respective ministries.

  • Merit Scholarship: This is available from the second year. Students must have at least 8.0 CGPA at the end of Year 1.
  • Merit-cum-Need Scholarship: Students from economically weaker sections can apply if they have at least 7.0 CGPA. Family income rules apply, and 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: After admission, SC, ST, OBC, and minority students may apply separately for Central Government scholarship schemes.

IIM Jammu Admission FAQs

Ques. What CAT percentile is needed for the IIM Jammu MBA?

Ans. For the 2026 to 2028 batch, General male candidates needed 91 percentile overall, while female and transgender candidates needed 89 percentile. The General male sectional cutoff was 72 percentile each in VA&RC, DILR, and QA. Reserved category cutoffs were lower. Cutoffs for the 2027 to 2029 batch will be announced after CAT 2026 results in December 2026.

Ques. Do MBA applicants need work experience for IIM Jammu?

Ans. No, work experience is not compulsory. It can add up to 10 marks in the 100-point composite score. IIM Jammu counts only full-time paid work after graduation. Internships, part-time jobs, and work done before graduation are not accepted for this score.

Ques. How is the IIM Jammu MBA final score calculated?

Ans. IIM Jammu prepares the final merit list using 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. The total score is 100 marks.

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

Ans. IPM admission at IIM Jammu is based on JIPMAT, conducted by NTA. CAT is not needed for IPM. The final merit list uses 70% JIPMAT score, 15% Class 10 marks, and 15% Class 12 marks. There is no Personal Interview for IPM.

Ques. Can students get admission to IIM Jammu through management quota?

Ans. No. IIM Jammu has no management quota and no NRI quota. MBA seats are allotted through CAT merit, and IPM seats are allotted 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 to 2028 batch. It is paid across 6 trimesters. A refundable caution deposit of INR 50,000 is charged separately.

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

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

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

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

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

Ans. CAP is a common Personal Interview round for participating IIMs. For IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya coordinates CAP. Shortlisted candidates attend one PI in one of several cities. IIM Jammu then uses the PI score, CAT score, and profile marks to make its own merit list.

Ques. What financial aid can MBA students get at IIM Jammu?

Ans. IIM Jammu offers a merit scholarship from Year 2 for students with 8.0 CGPA and above. It also offers a merit-cum-need scholarship for students with 7.0 CGPA and above, subject to income rules. 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.