All about IPM and MBA after Class 12: Everything you need to know
All about IPM and MBA after Class 12: Everything you need to know
These days a lot of students are interested in pursuing a career in management. Considering this, many IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) have introduced the 5 years Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) course. IPM is a dual degree program (Bachelors + Masters) offered by IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu, and IIM Ranchi. The benefit of this course is that it allows students to enter an IIM right after Class 12.
Now, a student aspiring to pursue a career in management need not diverge from his path by going for engineering or law. IPM stands out in terms of the environment that it provides and the time that it gives a student to think and plan his/her life and align the reality with the aspirations. The IPM course was started in 2011 by IIM Indore.
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In this article, you will know all about IPM from IIMs, MBA after Class 12, admission procedure into different IIMs, past academics, personal interviews, aptitude tests and much more.
Currently the following IIMs or Indian Institute of Management provides the 5 years Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) or MBA after 12th:
IIM Indore
IIM Indore is one of the pioneer institutes which began offering the IPM course in India. Launched in 2011, the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is the first of its kind in India. It is a unique and creative program aimed at students who have passed out of class XII or equivalent from schools across India.
Course Offered: 5 years Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a dual degree programme. It consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years, with each year having 3 terms of 3 months. IPM is in two parts. The first three years build a foundation, and the last two years focus on management.
Seat Intake: 150- IIM Indore currently enrolls students on the basis of their aptitude test scores and past academics. The Sanctioned intake for IPM 2021 batch (Domestic Applicant) is 150.
Course Starting year: 2011
First Batch Passed: 2016
Course fee: The course fee for resident Indians for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs. 4,00,000/- (Rupees four lakh) per annum. Course fees for the fourth and fifth years would be as per prevailing Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) fees.
Internships: The IPM students are required to complete a social internship at the end of year 2. In addition to the Social Internship, IPM students do a business internship along with the PGP students between years 4 & 5.
Placements: Average CTC in 2020 is INR 22.9 Lakhs per annum.
Admission Procedure:
The IIM Indore IPM Admission Procedure includes the candidate's score in IPM AT and Personal Assessment (a Personal Interview (PI) or a Video Based Assessment (VBA)).
Category wise merit list will be generated based on Composite Score (CS)
Eligibility:
Age Limit | The candidate should not be more than 20 years old (as of Aug 1) For SC/ST/PwD categories, the candidate should not be more than 25 years old (as of Aug 1) |
Qualification | The candidate should have passed or appeared in class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University in the same year or 2 years prior |
Minimum Marks Requirement | For General/EWS/OBC-NCL categories, candidates should have secured at least 60% marks in class 10th and 12th. For SC/ST/PwD categories, marks relaxation is 5%. |
Exam Pattern:
Particulars | Details |
Mode of Examination | Online |
Exam Duration | 120 minutes (40 minutes per Section) |
Sections |
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Negative Marking | -1 for incorrect answer (Only for MCQ’s) |
Type of Questions | MCQ’s and Short Answer Question |
For more details about IPMAT (IIM Indore) Exam Pattern, click here.
Then, the Shortlisted candidates shall appear for the Personal Assessment.
IIM Indore also expects a consistent and minimum performance in the different parameters of Personal Assessment, which will be decided by the Admissions Committee. Candidates not meeting the minimum performance in any of the parameters will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process
IPM IIM Indore Admissions Latest Update:
Application Form ends on 5th May 2021
IPM AT to be conducted on 14th July.
IIM Rohtak
In India, IIM Rohtak is the second IIM or Indian Institute of Management to do the same after IIM Indore. Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is for students after class XII who aim to pursue their career in Business Management. It is a comprehensive management program that has a combined course of management studies from undergraduate (UG) to postgraduate (PG).
There is no automatic entry into the fourth and fifth year. The students will have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 5 to be eligible for the last two years of the program to earn a master’s degree. Students below that CGPA will be awarded a BBA degree and will exit the program. Also, if any student voluntarily intends to exit the program after successfully completing the program requirement at the end of 3 years, he/she will be awarded a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Course Offered: IPM consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. A year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire program is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year.
IPM Students will be taught by distinguished faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
Seat Intake: 160 Students.
Course Starting Year: 2019
Course Fees:
Academic Year | Fee (INR) |
First Year | Rs. 4,51,000/- |
Second Year | Rs. 5,00,000/- |
Third Year | Rs. 5,00,000/- |
Fourth Year | Rs. 7,60,000/- |
Fifth Year | Rs. 8,40,000/- |
Total | Rs. 30,51,000/- |
Internships: Every year, the student will undergo various projects, which include immersive learning opportunities in the form of research work with faculty of IIM Rohtak, rural/ social emersion project, and business internship. Placement support will be provided to the students completing five years of course of studies.
Admission Criteria:
Parameter | Weightage (%) |
IPM Aptitude Test | 45 |
IPM AT Entrance Exam (WAT) | 15 |
Past Academics (10th and 12th) | 40 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Category | Age Limit | Qualifications |
General, NC-OBC, and EWS | Maximum 20 years of age as of July 31
| Minimum 60% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations |
SC, ST, and PWD (DAP) | Maximum 20 years of age as of July 31
| Minimum 55% in standard X/ SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations |
Exam Pattern:
Particulars | Details |
Duration of Exam | 120 minutes |
Sections |
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Type of Questions | MCQ’s |
Total Question | 160 questions |
Negative Marking | -1 will be deducted for every wrong answer |
For more details about IPMAT (IIM Rohtak) Exam Pattern, click here.
Online Personal Interview (PI):
- The announcement of Call for Online Personal Interviews (PI) is done after the shortlisting based on the IPM AT scores.
- The candidates during their personal interviews will be judged on the basis of their academics, general awareness, and communication skills.
The shortlisting of the candidates for Personal Interview based on the above-mentioned parameters.
IPM IIM Rohtak Admissions Latest Update:
IIM Rohtak started the online registration and application process on February 15. The last date to fill the form is May 4 and the exam will be conducted on June 19 from 9 am to 11 am.
The announcement of the Merit/Rank List and sending of Offer Letters to the selected candidates will be done by the Second Week of August 2021. The candidates receiving the offer letter for IIM Rohtak IPM Admission 2021 and accepting the offer within the stipulated date will require to deposit the Offer Acceptance Amount (as mentioned in the offer letter) through an online payment link.
IIM Ranchi
IIM Ranchi has now also announced its IPM Course that will commence from September 2021. The admissions for the same is through Merit list prepared on the basis of IPM AT (IIM Indore)/ SAT Score and Past Academics, WAT and Personal Interview. The Details for the same are mentioned below.
Course Offered: The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) of IIM Ranchi is a full-time 5-year blended course of business studies from undergraduate to postgraduate level (Integrated BBA-MBA). Students will be awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the end of the programme.
Seat Intake: The intake for IPM 2021-26 batch at IIM Ranchi would be 120 (Reservation applicable as per Government regulations after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria).
Course Fees: The total fees for the first three years of the program will be around INR 14 Lakhs. The fees for the next two years will be equal to the MBA program fees set for that year. These fees do not include hostel room rent and mess charges.
Course Starting Year: 2021
Admission Criteria:
Admission to the IPM 2021 will be based on SAT/IPM AT (IIM Indore) exam scores, a written ability test, a personal interview, and overall academic performance at the secondary and the higher secondary levels. Applicants choosing to appear for multiple tests (SAT/IPM AT (IIM Indore) will be assessed for shortlisting based on their best performance among the tests they have appeared for. For more details about the SAT, click here.
First, the candidates need to appear either for the SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test or IPM AT (IIM Indore), as students for the WAT or written ability test will be selected on the basis of SAT/IPM AT (IIM Indore) Score. The students can appear in the SAT. The exam is held five times a year — March, May, August, October, December. Shortlisted applicants will be called for WA, PI rounds.
IPM AT in Brief:
Particulars | Details |
Mode of Examination | Online |
Exam Duration | 120 minutes (40 minutes per Section) |
Sections |
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Negative Marking | -1 for incorrect answer (Only for MCQ’s) |
Type of Questions | MCQ’s and Short Answer Question |
IPM IIM Ranchi Admission Latest Updates:
The application process will be closed on June 30 at iimranchi.ac.in. IIM Indore will conduct IPM AT 2021 on July 16, 2021, in the morning shift.
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their SAT/IPMAT 2021(IIM Indore) scores and invited to the next stage. Here you will take a Written Ability Test (WAT) and take a Personal Interview. WAT and PIs will be conducted at six cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Ranchi. If the pandemic situation and travel restrictions continue, only the PI process will be conducted virtually online.
Candidates are evaluated based on their performance at all stages and their prior academic performance at the secondary and the higher secondary levels. 120 students with the highest composite scores will be offered admission to the program.
IIM Bodhgaya
IIM Bodhgaya along with IIM Jammu has introduced a 5 years Integrated Programme in Management or IPM course this year. The admission will be conducted through the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test or JIPMAT to be conducted by NTA for the first time in 2021.
Course Offered: IIM Bodhgaya has begun offering a Five Year Integrated Programme in Management. The first three years of the IPM program would be based on the semester system and the last two years would be based on the trimester system (as per the prevailing MBA course structure). \
Seat Intake: The intake for IIMBG-IPM 2021-26 batch would be 50 and additional 10 supernumerary seats for female candidates. Reservation would be applicable as per GoI regulations after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria.
Admission Criteria: The Admissions into the IPM Programme at IIM Bodh Gaya will be given by calculating the candidate's composite score as shown below:
Composite Score
Component | Weightage |
JIPMAT Score | 70% |
10th Score | 15% |
12th Score | 15% |
Course Fee inclusive of Hostel fees: (Approx)
First, Second and Third Year | Rs. 4,50,000 |
Fourth and Fifth Year | Rs. 7,50,000 |
Course Starting year: 2021
About JIPMAT: Joint Integrated Management Aptitude Test or JIPMAT will be conducted for the first time by NTA or National Testing Agency in 2021. The Score of JIPMAT will be used by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu for preparing their merit list and admission procedure of their respective IPM courses. Students need to apply for JIPMAT and applications to both IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya will be considered. No separate application is required.
It is a Computer Based Test of 2 hours and 30 minutes duration. The Examination will have a total of 100 Questions divided into 3 sections namely Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension respectively.
JIPMAT Eligibility Criteria
Qualification | Candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University. Candidates from any stream of arts/commerce/science can apply for JIPMAT 2021. Candidates who must have passed the 12th standard in 2019, 2020, or appearing in 2021 are eligible to apply. Candidate must have passed class 10th examination in the year 2017 but not before |
Minimum Marks Requirement | The candidate must have scored at least 60% marks in 10+2 examinations. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, marks relaxation is 5%. |
Exam Pattern:
Type of questions (MCQ) | Total no. of Qns. | Marks per Qns. | Total marks |
Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 4 | 132 |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 33 | 4 | 32 |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 4 | 136 |
Total | 100 |
| 400
|
IPM IIM Bodh Gaya Admission Latest Updates:
The online registration and submission of the Application Form through the JIPMAT website can be done from 1st April 2021 to 30th April 2021 (up to 5 pm). Candidates can make corrections in their application form online from May 5 to May 10. JIPMAT will be conducted on June 20, 2021, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm.
IIM Jammu
Along with IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Jammu has started admissions for 5 years Integrated Programme in Management or IPM course. The admission will be conducted through the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test 2021 or JIPMAT 2021 by NTA.
Course Offered: The duration of the IPM Program is five years, where the first three years of the IPM program would be based on the semester system and the last two years would be based on the trimester system (as per the prevailing MBA course structure). At the end of 1st year, students will undertake Boot Camp at Ladakh. In the 2nd Year, students will complete a Social and Corporate internship. During the 3rd year, the students will enroll in an international exchange program with one of the partner institutions based on merit and course norms.
Additionally, in the 3rd Year of the program, students will have the option to select a sector-specific specialization. The course structure after the sixth semester will be merged with the flagship MBA program of the Institute and students will be required to meet the academic rigor of the MBA program. A minimum CGPA of 6.00 would be required to continue into the MBA program.
Seat Intake: The intake for IIMBG-IPM 2021-26 batch would be 50 and additional 10 supernumerary seats for female candidates. Reservation would be applicable as per GoI regulations after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria.
Course Fees:
The course fee for resident Indians for the first three years of the IPM would be Rs. 4,85,000/- (Rupees four lakh and eighty-five thousand) per annum. The course fee for the fourth and fifth years would be as per the prevailing fees of MBAs.
S. No. | Academic Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Total Fee (INR) |
1 | First-year | Rs.2,45,000/- | Rs.2,40,000/- | Rs. 4,85,000/- |
2 | Second-year | Rs.2,45,000/- | Rs.2,40,000/- | Rs. 4,85,000/- |
3 | Third-year | Rs.2,45,000/- | Rs.2,40,000/- | Rs. 4,85,000/- |
4 | Fourth-year | As per MBA first year | ||
5 | Fifth-year | As per MBA second year |
Course Starting Year: 2021
The Eligibility Criteria and Exam Pattern for JIPMAT (IIM Jammu) are the same as IIM Bodhgaya given above.
Admission Criteria
The criteria for preparing the merit list will be based on the composite score comprising the weightage of JIPMAT score, academic profile of class 10th and 12th, and gender diversity as follows:
Composite Score
Components | Percentage |
JIPMAT | 60 |
Class 10 Marks | 15 |
Class 12 Marks | 15 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Gender Diversity
Gender | Marks |
Male | 0 |
Female | 10 |
Reservation Policy
IIM Jammu strictly follows the Government of India Reservation Policy as given below:
Category | % Reservation |
Scheduled Caste | 15 |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5 |
NC - OBC | 27 |
EWS | 10 |
PwD | 5 |
IPM IIM Jammu Admission Latest Update:
The online registration and submission of the Application Form through the JIPMAT website can be done from 1st April 2021 to 30th April 2021 (up to 5 pm). Candidates can make corrections in their application form online from May 5 to May 10. JIPMAT will be conducted on June 20, 2021, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm. It will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions.
**Well, the IPM course has got even more exciting now as not just another IIM but a National Law University or NLU - NALSAR Hyderabad in 2021 has joined this club offering the 5-year Integrated Programme in Management. NALSAR University has been added to the list of above colleges as it started offering the 5-Year integrated B.B.A - M.B.A. (IPM) Programme in regular mode. The First Academic Session for this course is scheduled to start in August 2021. Below are the details
NALSAR University-Hyderabad:
The five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is a unique program launched by NALSAR to produce dexterous, legally aware, and ethical managers for young ignited individuals aspiring to make it big in the corporate world. The integrated programme is aimed at developing futuristic leaders with a strong focus on holistic personality development. Located in a conducive atmosphere, NALSAR promises to offer the best management education embedded with the law to produce legally aware managers to handle the extremely dynamic business scenarios.
Course Offered: The Programme is designed in consonance with the Choice Based Credit Policy of the UGC and consists of a core, ability enhancement, skill enhancement, and elective (discipline-specific and generic) courses. The total credits offered during the programme are three hundred and nine only. Students are required to complete a minimum of two hundred and eighty-five credits for the award of the integrated BBA-MBA degree.
After three years of undergoing foundational training, the integrated programme participants graduate to NALSAR’s 2 year MBA programme for the 4th & 5th years of their study. Students may also avail of the exit option after 3rd year of study with a B.B.A. degree.
Seat Intake: The Sanctioned intake for IPM 2021 batch (Domestic Applicant) is 60.
Category | TOTAL Seats Category-wise | No. of Seats for All India candidates | Number of Seats for Resident Students of Telangana |
General | 41 | 37 | 04 |
Scheduled Caste | 09 | 07 (15%) | 02 (15%) |
Scheduled Tribe | 05 | 04 (7.5%) | 01 (6%) |
OBC |
05 |
NIL | 05 (29%) |
A (7%)-01; | |||
B (10%)-01; | |||
C(1%)-01; | |||
D(7%)-01; | |||
E(4%)-01] | |||
TOTAL SEATS | 60 | 48 | 12 |
Course Starting year: 2021
Course fee:
Particulars | Integrated BBA-MBA (Amount) |
Tuition Fee |
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User charges (Room Rent, Electricity, Water, Internet Charges etc.) | Rs. 67,000/- p.a. |
Refundable Deposits | Rs. 20,000/- (Rs. 14,000/- for SC/ST) |
Admission Procedure:
The admissions to the Integrated BBA-MBA Degree Program will be made considering the CLAT (2021)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Indore)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Rohtak)/JIPMAT - 2021(IIM Jammu & IIM Bodhgaya)/JEE - 2021 (Mains), Academic credentials, and Personal Interview. Admissions will be offered as per the above-mentioned criteria.
Based on merit at the admission test and performance in the 10th and 10+2 or equivalent examination, the candidates will be short-listed for the personal interviews. If a candidate appears for more than one test, the candidate may choose to submit the best one as per his/her choice. Alternatively, the candidate may upload all the scorecards of which the best will be considered for the preparation of the merit list through the process of standardization/normalization.
Component | Weightage |
Performance in the aforementioned entrance examinations | 50% or 0.5 |
Performance in 10th | 12.5% or 0.125 |
Performance 10+2 | 12.5% or 0.125 |
Personal Interview | 25% or 0.25 |
Total | 100% or 1 |
Eligibility:
- Must have completed their Class 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ ST candidates);
- Should have valid CLAT (2021)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Indore)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Rohtak)/JIPMAT - 2021(IIM Jammu & IIM Bodhgaya)/JEE - 2021 (Mains) scorecard.
Note: Candidates appearing for their 10+2 or equivalent examination can also apply. Candidates who have applied for CLAT (2021)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Indore)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Rohtak)/JIPMAT - 2021(IIM Jammu & IIM Bodhgaya)/JEE - 2021 (Mains) can apply with the proof of the registration for the said tests. They need to submit the scorecards immediately after the declaration of the merit list of the said examinations but before the last date to submit the application form i.e. 30th June 2021
- To be eligible for admission under the Resident Student of Telangana category seats, in addition to complying with the eligibility as mentioned above, candidates must fulfill the following conditions and must secure an appropriate rank in order of merit in CLAT (2021)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Indore)/IPMAT – 2021 (IIM Rohtak)/JIPMAT - 2021(IIM Jammu & IIM Bodhgaya)/JEE - 2021 (Mains):
i. a person who after studying in the State of Telangana for four consecutive years appears for the qualifying examination in the same State
ii. a person who has in the previous seven years resided in the State of Telangana for at least a period of four years and completed the qualifying examination, i.e., 10+2 or equivalent from the educational institutions in the State of Telangana.
Exam Pattern:
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JEE Main Exam Pattern - Click Here
CLAT Exam Pattern - Click Here
IPM NALSAR Hyderabad Admissions Latest Update:
Particulars | Date |
Last date to apply online | June 30, 2021 |
Release of shortlisted candidates for Personal Interview | July 7, 2021 |
Personal Interview (PI) | July 24 & 25, 2021 |
Declaration of Merit List | July 29, 2021 |
Acceptance of Offer | Aug 4, 2021 |
Induction | Aug 16 & 17, 2021 |
Academic Session Begins | Aug 18, 2021 |
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