🎓 Complete Guide to IPM & BMS Programs by IIMs and IIFT (2025) – Fees, Exams, Exit Policy & More!
- Anshu Agarwal
- 11 hours ago
- 4 min read

In recent years, prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and IIFT have started offering undergraduate programs such as IPM (Integrated Program in Management) and BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies). These programs provide a golden opportunity for students to begin their management journey straight after Class 12.
Whether you’re preparing for IPMAT, JIPMAT, SAT, CUET, or JEE, this blog will guide you through:
✅ Courses offered
✅ Entrance exams required
✅ Year-wise fee structure
✅ Exit policies
✅ Duration of the program
📋 All IIMs & IIFT Offering IPM or BMS Courses (2025)
Below is the complete, unedited table of undergraduate management programs offered by IIMs and IIFT:
Name of IIM/ IIFT | Course Offered | Duration (years) | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | 5th Year | Entrance Exam |
IIM Indore | IPM [BA + MBA] | 5 | ₹6,04,679 | ₹5,54,679 | ₹5,54,679 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹21,50,000) | — | IPMAT Indore |
IIM Kozhikode | BMS | 4 | ₹7,00,000 | ₹7,00,000 | ₹7,00,000 | ₹7,00,000 | NA | IIM K BMS AT, JEE Mains, SAT, ACT |
IIM Shillong | IPM [BBA + MBA] | 5 | ₹3,81,000 | ₹3,81,000 | ₹3,81,000 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹26,18,000) | — | IPMAT Indore |
IIM Ranchi | IPM [BBA + MBA] | 5 | ₹17,25,000 | — | — | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹19,00,000) | — | IPMAT Indore |
IIM Rohtak | IPM [BBA + MBA] | 5 | ₹6,22,045 | ₹6,22,045 | ₹6,22,045 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹17,90,000) | — | IPMAT Rohtak |
IIM Amritsar | IPM [BSQFE + MBA] | 5 | ₹6,25,000 | ₹5,75,000 | ₹5,75,000 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹21,50,000) | — | IPMAT Indore |
IIM Bodhgaya | IPM [BBA + MBA] | 5 | ₹6,15,840 | ₹6,15,840 | ₹6,15,840 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹18,00,000) | — | JIPMAT |
IIM Jammu | IPM [BBA + MBA] | 5 | ₹6,15,840 | ₹6,15,840 | ₹6,21,840 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹20,73,960) | — | JIPMAT |
IIM Sirmaur | BMS | 4 | ₹22,73,000 | — | — | — | — | IPMAT Indore |
IIM Bangalore | DBE (Online) | 3 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,75,000 | — | — | DBE Entrance Test, JEE Mains, CUET GAT |
IIM Sambalpur | B.S. | 4 | ₹7,03,000 | ₹6,63,000 | ₹6,68,000 | ₹5,63,000 | — | CUET GAT and English |
IIFT Kakinada | IPM [BBA + MBA] | 5 | ₹4,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 | Equal to PGP Fees (aprx ₹18,00,000) | — | IPMAT Indore |
💡 Want to Crack All These IIMs?
Your preparation starts NOW. Whether you’re targeting IPMAT Indore, Rohtak, or JIPMAT, you need a powerful, structured course that’s already helped thousands succeed.
These courses include:
📘 Concept Videos | 📊 DI LR Practice | 🧾 Printed Material | 🧠 Mock Tests | 🎯 Strategy Sessions by CAT & XAT Topper
📢 Exit Policy: Can You Leave After 3 Years?
Yes, most 5-year IPM programs offer an exit option after 3 years, allowing students to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree (BA, BBA, or BSQFE). This is a great option for:
Students wanting to prepare for CAT, GMAT, or other MBA entrances later.
Those aiming for global MBA programs abroad.
Students seeking industry exposure before completing an MBA.
🧾 NEP 2020 Support for Flexible Exits:
According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, students can exit at various stages and still receive recognized qualifications:
After 1 year: Certificate
After 2 years: Diploma
After 3 years: Bachelor’s Degree
After 4 years: Bachelor’s with Research/Honours
👉 This policy ensures academic mobility, making India’s education system more aligned with global standards.
📌 Disclaimer:
📢 While all data regarding fees, structure, and entrance exams has been collected with care, there may be slight inaccuracies or updates. For the most accurate and current information, please refer to the official websites of the respective IIMs or IIFT, or contact their admissions offices directly.
🎯 Final Thoughts
With competitive fees, globally benchmarked curriculum, and a direct path into top MBA programs, the IPM/BMS offerings by IIMs and IIFT are among the best options after Class 12. Whether you’re aiming for long-term management careers or considering early career exits, these programs offer the flexibility, prestige, and opportunity you need.
👉 Which IIM program are you targeting?
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