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MBA after 12th from an IIM
Everything you need to know about the Integrated Programme in Management, the IPMAT exam and the IIMs that offer it.
Where IPM can take you
Top institutes students can target through IPM-AT and the entrance exams aligned with it.
What is IPM?
IPM stands for the Integrated Programme in Management, a five-year programme in management offered by IIM Indore and others. It is aimed at students who have passed Class 12 / Higher Secondary or equivalent. The BBA is completed in 3 years and the next 2 years are devoted to the MBA, leading to a dual BBA + MBA degree.
Advantages of IPM
- A prestigious IIM MBA degree
- Easier admission into IIMs through IPMAT than through CAT
- Great placements
- A viable parallel option alongside IIT and CA preparation
- Holistic development over five years
The IPMAT exam
- Mode: Online, computer-based test
- Duration: 120 minutes, 90–120 questions (MCQ + short answer)
- Scoring: 360 (Indore), 480 (Rohtak); +4 / −1
- Syllabus: Quantitative (maths till Class 10 with some higher maths) and Verbal (English & reasoning)
- Schedule: May to June (tentative)
IIMs offering IPM
| IIM | Seats | Fee for 5 years | Median salary | Entrance exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | 150 | ₹38–40 lakh | ₹27 LPA | IPMAT Indore |
| IIM Rohtak | 165 | ₹34–36 lakh | ₹20 LPA | IPMAT Rohtak |
| IIM Ranchi | 60 | ₹34–36 lakh | ₹18 LPA | IPMAT Indore |
| IIM Jammu | 140 | ₹32–34 lakh | ₹16 LPA | JIPMAT |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 120 | ₹29–31 lakh | ₹16 LPA | JIPMAT |
An exit option is available after 3 years, with a Bachelor’s degree (Foundations of Management) awarded by the IIM.
Not sure if IPM is right for your child?
A 20-minute counselling call will tell you about eligibility, the right batch and how much time preparation really needs. It’s free.