The National Testing Agency (NTA) is officially closing the registration window for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2026 today, May 13, 2026. Prospective management aspirants who have not yet submitted their entries must complete their applications before the portal goes offline at 11:50 PM.
Following a brief extension granted by the NTA from the original May 10 deadline, this serves as the final opportunity for students seeking entry into the prestigious 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered jointly by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
Key Timelines & Action Windows
While the main form submission portal closes tonight, the NTA provides a brief grace period for processing application payments and addressing data entry errors:
| Event Milestone | Crucial Dates & Deadlines |
| Online Registration Closes | May 13, 2026 (Until 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Transaction | May 14, 2026 (Until 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window Opens | May 15, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | May 17, 2026 (Until 11:50 PM) |
| JIPMAT 2026 Exam Date | June 7, 2026 (3:00 PM to 5:30 PM) |
Application Fee & Category Metrics
To officially register for the assessment, candidates must deposit a non-refundable examination fee. The transaction must be handled digitally using Credit/Debit cards, NetBanking, or verified UPI gateways.
- General / OBC (NCL) Category: ₹2,200
- SC / ST / PwD / Gen-EWS / Transgender Categories: ₹1,100
Step-by-Step Registration Protocol
Candidates must use the specialized, high-security portal handled by the NTA to file their entry forms:
- Visit the Portal: Go directly to the official URL at exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat.
- Account Creation: Click on the “Registration for JIPMAT 2026” link on the homepage. Provide your name, mobile number, and email to generate a secure application number and password.
- Form Completion: Log back into your active dashboard to enter your qualification parameters, select preferred exam cities, and input category details.
- Document Upload: Upload clearly scanned copies of passport-sized photographs, academic signatures, and category certificates (if applicable) adhering strictly to NTA’s file size boundaries.
- Fee Settlement: Process the category-specific payment. Download and secure a hard copy of the final Confirmation Page as physical proof of successful form submission.
JIPMAT 2026 Examination Blueprint
The entrance exam is scheduled for June 7, 2026, and will be held in a single shift as an online Computer-Based Test (CBT). The medium of assessment is strictly English.
The question paper contains 100 questions evaluated out of a maximum of 400 marks, structured cleanly across three distinct sections:
| Assessment Section | Number of Questions | Max Marks | Core Focal Concepts Covered |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 33 Questions | 132 Marks | Standard Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Basic Math |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 33 Questions | 132 Marks | Visual Charts, Data Matrix Analysis, Sequences, and Logic |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 Questions | 136 Marks | Grammar Rules, Vocabulary, Parajumbles, and Unseen Passages |
| Total Test Metrics | 100 Questions | 400 Marks | Total Test Duration: 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) |
Scoring Rules:
- $+4$ marks will be credited for every correctly answered objective option.
- $-1$ mark will be deducted for every incorrect option under the negative marking protocol. No penalties are assessed for unattempted questions.
