Candidates who are currently appearing for class 12th exams always have a worry about which college to opt for graduation and exams related to specific colleges. Initially candidates are confused about exams due to lack of information. Those who want to enter the top management institutes like IIMs already know about the IPMAT Indore due to its popularity but somehow stop exploring other top exams as their backup options. This is the reason they left a lot of opportunities with exams like IPMAT Rohtak, JIPMAT, CUET UG, the IIM K-BMS test, the IIM Bangalore BBA DBE test, NPAT NMIMS, etc.
These exams are comparatively easier than IPMAT Indore. So if you prepare well for the IPMAT Indore exam, then cracking other exams will become easier for candidates. This blog is a detailed guide about 10 other exams which you can’t miss as an IPMAT aspirant. Let’s discuss in a detailed manner.
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IPMAT Indore
The IPMAT Indore exam is conducted by IIM Indore once a year. Talking about the major sections involved in the exam are Quantitative Ability (MCQ), Quantitative Ability (SA) and Verbal Ability. IPMAT Indore is one of the important examinations for candidates who are planning to pursue their management studies after class 12.
The marking scheme for the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test, Indore, includes +4 marks for correct answers and -1 for the incorrect one, where the total duration of the exam is 2 hours. The detailed information is specified in the table given below.
| IPMAT Indore 2026 Overview | |
| Feature | Details |
| Full Form | Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body | IIM Indore |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Syllabus | Quantitative Ability (MCQ) Quantitative Ability (SA) Verbal Ability |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Exam Pattern | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) & short-answer type questions |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for correct answers. -1 mark for incorrect answers |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Courses Offered | Integrated Management Programme (BA + MBA) |
| Official Website | iimidr.ac.in |
IPMAT Rohtak
IPMAT Rohtak is another examination that is comparatively easier when we are talking about IPMAT Indore. This exam is the best chance for candidates to opt for IPM admission at IIM Rohtak. There are only three subjects covering the entire exam, including quantitative ability, logical reasoning, verbal ability & RC. Where the total number of questions is 120, with +4 marks assigned to the candidates for every correct answer and -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
This entire exam is itself conducted by IIM Rohtak and is scheduled in the online mode (computer-based test) once a year. The further detailed information about IPMAT Rohtak is specified in the table given below.
| Important Aspects for IPMAT Rohtak 2026 | Details |
| Exam Name | IPMAT Rohtak |
| Full Form | Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test, Rohtak |
| Conducting Body | IIM Rohtak |
| Subjects in IPMAT Rohtak 2026 | Quantitative Ability Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability & RC |
| Total Number of Questions | 120 |
| Time Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking Scheme of IPMAT Rohtak exam | +4 marks for every correct answer -1 mark for every incorrect answer |
| Mode of IPMAT Rohtak | Online, Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
JIPMAT
JIPMAT stands for Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test and is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This helps candidates in taking admission to IIMs like IIM Bodhgaya and IIM Jammu. Both institutes provide diverse opportunities as per the career growth in terms of best faculty members, industrial exposure, placement statistics, alumni networks, etc.
As per the JIPMAT exam pattern, candidates will find 100 questions that need to be completed in the time duration of 150 minutes (2.5 hours). The syllabus coverage will be done in the form of three major portions: quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning & data interpretation and verbal ability & reading comprehension. The further important aspects are widely covered in the table specified below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level | National-level Entrance Exam |
| Courses Offered | 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) |
| Participating Institutes | IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Eligibility | Class 12th pass-outs (any stream) with required % |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Sections | Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours) |
CUET UG
CUET UG stands for Common University Entrance Test. It is one of the diverse examinations for candidates who are willing to pursue undergraduate programmes, where the maximum number of subjects you can take is up to 5, which include general aptitude and languages. There are 50 MCQs asked in the test, where candidates have to complete it in 60 minutes, and the strategic marking scheme refers to +5 marks for correct answers and -1 mark allotted to incorrect ones. Now, the detailed information about the CUET UG exam is specified in the table given below.
| CUET 2026 Official Exam Format with Accurate Details for Strategy Building | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Maximum Subjects a Candidate is Allowed to Choose | Up to 5, which includes General Aptitude and Languages |
| Number of Questions Asked Per Test | 50 MCQs |
| Nature of MCQs | Compulsory to answer |
| Duration of each test of the CUET paper | 60 minutes |
| Marks Allotted for Correct Answers | +5 marks |
| Marks Allotted for Incorrect Answers | -1 mark |
| Total Subjects of CUET 2026 | 23 Domains, 13 Languages and 1 General Aptitude Test |
IIM K – BMS Test
This is another backup option for IPMAT aspirants. IIM Kozhikode is one of the top management institutes in India and getting prestigious degree from such an amazing institute matters a lot in terms of growth, placement statistics, alumni networks, etc. This institute conducts their own IIMK BMS Test for admitting candidates for their 4-year Bachelor of Management Studies programme. The compelte format of an exam is specified in the table given below.
| IIMK – BMS Test (Particulars) | Details |
| Mode of an Examination | Computer-Based Test |
| Duration of IIMK BMS Test | 120 mins (60 mins per section) |
| Exam Slot (Expected) | Afternoon (2 pm to 4 pm) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Language of IIMK BMS Test Paper | English |
| Number of Answer Choices | 4 |
| Questions Type | MCQs |
| Marking Scheme in IIMK BMS Test | +3 (for the correct answer) -1 (for the incorrect answer) |
| Sections Covered in IIMK BMS Test (Detailed Info) | Verbal Ability -Grammar -Vocabulary -Reading Comprehension Quantitative Ability -Number Systems -Algebra -Geometry (Basics, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry) -Mensuration -Statistics and Probability |
IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Entrance Test
Complete information about IIM Banaglore BBA DBE Entrance Test is specified in the table given below.
| IIM Banagalore BBA DBE Entrance Test (Particulars) | Details |
| Exam Name | IIMB BBA DBE Test |
| Full Form of IIMB BBA DBE | IIMB BBA (Digital Business & Entrepreneurship) |
| Who Conducts the Exam? | Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore |
| Program Duration | 3-year BBA in DBE (Digital Business & Entrepreneurship) |
| Exit Options Available | 3 options 1st Year (Certification) 2nd Year (Diploma) 3rd Year (Degree) |
| Mode of an Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Eligibility Criteria of IIMB BBA DBE | Candidates should have the pass certificate from any of the recognised class 10th boards. Candidates belonging to the General/NC-OBC/EWS category should have a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised board. If you belong to the SC/ST & PwD category, then 55% marks or equivalent CGPA is required. |
| Duration of IIMB BBA DBE Test | 90 minutes |
| Total Number of Questions | 60 Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Sections | 1. Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation 2. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) 3. Logical & Analytical Reasoning 4. General Awareness |
| Exam (s) Accepted | IIMB BBA DBE Test or CUET UG or JEE Mains |
| Marking Scheme | No negative marking for correct answer: +1 mark |
| Medium of a IIMB BBA DBE Test | English |
NPAT NMIMS
| NPAT NMIMS (Particulars) | Details |
| Examination | NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth) |
| Conducting Institute | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) |
| Level of Exam | National-level entrance test |
| Mode & Duration | Online (Computer-Based Test), 100 minutes |
| Sections of Test | Quantitative Reasoning Logical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning |
| Total Questions | 120 (40 questions per section) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
St Xavier’s Entrance Test
| St. Xavier’s Entrance Test (Paticulars) | Details |
| Full Exam Name | St.Xavier’s College Entrance Test |
| Who Conducts the Examination? | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Application Fees | 3000 INR (General) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking Scheme of St. Xavier’s Aptitude Test | +1 mark for correct answer No negative marking |
| language of a question paper | English |
| Frequency of the St. Xavier’s Entrance Test | Once a Year |
SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)
| Key Specifications | Information |
| BBA Entrance Exam | Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) |
| Original Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Duration of the Exam | 60 Minutes |
| Number of Questions | 60 |
| Type Of Questions | MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | No negative marking for incorrect response |
| Section | Total No. Of Questions | Marks |
| General English | 16 | 16 |
| Quantitative | 16 | 16 |
| General Awareness | 16 | 16 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Christ University Entrance Test
| Section | Total No. Of Questions | Marking Scheme |
| English | 25 | +1 mark for every correct answer- 0.25 marks for every wrong attempt0 marks for unattempted answer |
| General Knowledge | 20 | |
| Fundamental Accounting | 10 | |
| Reasoning | 25 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 20 | |
| Total Marks | 120 |
All IPM/BBA Colleges
The section covers the important IPM/BBA colleges with accepted exams, registration start date (tentative), last date to apply, exam date, different programmes offered by institutes, or one of the important factors is doing mathematics is compulsory in class 12 to apply for the same.
| IPM/BBA Colleges | Exam Accepted | Registration Start Date (tentative) | Last Date | Exam Date (2026) | Program(s) | Maths Compulsory in 12th (Yes/No) |
| IIM Indore | IPMAT Indore | 2 Feb 2026 | 14 March, 2026 | 4 May 2026 | IPM | No |
| IIM Shillong | IPMAT Indore | After Feb | – | IPMAT Indore | – | Yes |
| IIM Ranchi | IPMAT Indore | Feb/March | April/May 2026 | Accepts IPMAT Indore | IPM | No |
| IIM Rohtak | IPMAT Rohtak | Started | 6 April 2026 | 10 May, 2026 | IPM | No |
| IIM Bodhgaya | JIPMAT | February | March/April | April End – May | IPM | No |
| IIM Bangalore (BBA DBE) | IIM Bangalore Online BBA DBE | April | TBA | July | BBA Online | No |
| IIM Jammu | JIPMAT | February | March/April | April End – May | IPM | No |
| IIM Amritsar | IPMAT Indore | Started | 14 March | TBA | IPM | Yes |
| IIFT Kakinada | IPMAT Indore | February | March/April | TBA | IPM | Yes |
| SSCBS (DU) | CUET UG | Started (CUET) | 26 Feb 2026 | May 11-31 | BMS, BBA (FIA) | Yes |
| IIM Kozhikode (BMS) | IIM K–BMS Test | 20 February 2026 | 15 April 2026 | 19 May 2026 | BMS | No |
| NMIMS Mumbai IPM | NPAT | Started | 22 Mar(P1)/26 May(P2) | TBA | IPM | No |
| NMIMS Mumbai BBA | NPAT | Started | 22 Mar(P1)/26 May(P2) | May | BBA | No |
| St. Xavier’s Mumbai | Xavier’s Entrance Test | May | TBA | June | BMS | No |
| Symbiosis (SCMS Pune) | SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) | Started | 15 April 2026 | May 2 & May 10 | BBA | No |
| Christ University, Bangalore (BBA) | Christ Univ. Entrance Test | Started | 30 March 2026 | 6 April 2026 | BBA | No |
| NICMAR Pune | UG NCAT | TBA | TBA | TBA | IPM, BBA | No |
| Krea University | SAT / IPMAT / Own Test | Round 1 started | TBA | TBA | BBA, IPM | No |
| NALSAR (DoMS) | IPMAT Indore / NMET UG | TBA | TBA | June | IPM, BBA | No |
| NIRMA University | IPMAT Indore | Started (4 Feb 2026) | May 10, 2026 | TBA | IPM, BBA | No |
| IIM Sirmaur | IPMAT Indore | Started | TBA | TBA | BMS | No |
| TAPMI | IPMAT / JEE / CLAT / SAT | TBA | TBA | TBA | IPM, BBA | No |
| DTU | CUET UG | Closed | 26 Feb, 2026 | May | BBA | No |
| GGSIPU Delhi | IPUCET / CUET UG | Started (2 Feb) | 31 March | May | BBA | No |
| Jai Hind College | CEE | TBA | TBA | June | BMS | No |
| Loyola College Chennai | Own Exam | April | TBA | June | BBA | No |
| NFSU | NFAT | Started | TBA | June | IPM | No |
| Mount Carmel College | Karnataka CET | Started | TBA | April | BBA | No |
| Ashoka University | AAT | Round 1 started. | TBA | May | BBA | No |
| Madras Christian College | TANCET | January | TBA | March | BBA | No |
| IIM Bangalore BSc (DS & Eco) | Own Test | 10 Oct 2025 | TBA | TBA | B.Sc (Data Science & Economics) | Yes |
| IIM Sambalpur (BS in Mgmt.) | IPMAT Indore | Mar-Apr | TBA | TBA | Bachelor in Science | No |
| IIT Mandi | JEE Main | TBA | TBA | TBA | iMBA | Yes |
| SP Jain | SPJET | TBA | TBA | TBA | BBA | No |
| CUET UG (All DU Colleges) | CUET UG | Started (3 Jan) | 26 Feb | 11–30 May | All UG Courses | – |
