🧠 How to Join IIMs After Class 12: Complete Guide to IPMAT, BBA, BMS & DBE (2025–2027 Update)
- Anshu Agarwal
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Are you dreaming of joining the prestigious IIMs right after Class 12? This guide covers everything you need to know about IPMAT, BBA, BMS, and DBE programs offered by IIMs — including exam patterns, selection processes, eligibility, and which IIM offers what. Plus, we’ll show you how to prepare smartly with the video courses, and mentorship!
🔍 What are IPMAT, BBA, BMS & DBE?
Let’s start with the basics:
IPMAT: Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test – conducted by IIMs for admission into their 5-year Integrated MBA programs.
BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration – a 3-year undergraduate degree in business and management.
BMS: Bachelor of Management Studies – another management-focused UG degree, offered by IIM Kozhikode and others.
DBE: Digital Business & Entrepreneurship – a 3-year fully online UG program by IIM Bangalore focused on digital skills and entrepreneurship.
🏛️ Which IIM Offers Which Program?
Program/ Exam | IIMs Offering It |
IPM via IPMAT Indore | IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur (BMS), IIM Amritsar (B.Sc) , IIFT Kakinada |
IPM via IPMAT Rohtak | IIM Rohtak |
IPM via JIPMAT | IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya |
BMS via BMS-AT | IIM Kozhikode |
DBE (Digital Business & Entrepreneurship) | IIM Bangalore |
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📝 Entrance Exams & Exam Patterns
📘 IPMAT Indore
Accepted by: IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur, IIFT Kakinada
Pattern:
Section | Questions | Time |
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) | 30 | 40 min |
Quantitative Aptitude (Short Ans) | 15 | 40 min |
Verbal Ability (MCQ) | 45 | 40 min |
*In MCQs, you will receive +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect one. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions. For Short Answer questions, there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
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📘 IPMAT Rohtak
Accepted by: Only IIM Rohtak
Pattern:
Section | Questions | Time |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 min |
Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 min |
Verbal Ability | 40 | 40 min |
*There was no sectional time limit in IPMAT Rohtak till 2025.
*You will receive +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect one. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
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📘 JIPMAT
Accepted by: IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya
Pattern:
Section | Questions |
Quantitative Aptitude | 33 |
Logical Reasoning | 33 |
Verbal Ability | 34 |
*There is no sectional time limit in JIPMAT; the total duration is 150 minutes.
*You will receive +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect one. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
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📘 BMS-AT (IIM Kozhikode)
Accepted by: IIM Kozhikode
Also accepts: JEE Main, SAT, ACT
Pattern: The exact pattern will be announced on 22nd June 2025. The paper will have 90 questions to be attempted in 2 hours.
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📘 DBE (IIM Bangalore)
Accepted by: IIM Bangalore
Also accepts: CUET (General Test), JEE Main
DBE Test Pattern:
Section | No. of Questions |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VA-RC) | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA-DI) | 20 |
Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 10 |
General Awareness | 10 |
*The DBE Entrance Test follows a simple marking scheme: candidates are awarded +1 mark for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions.
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🎓 IIM & IIFT Program Seat Matrix (2025–26)
Institute | Program | Seats (Approx.) | Source |
IIM Indore | IPM (BBA+MBA) | 150 | |
IIM Rohtak | IPM (BBA+MBA) | 198 | |
IIM Ranchi | IPM (BBA+MBA) | 60 | |
IIM Bodh Gaya | IPM (BBA+MBA) | 120 | |
IIM Jammu | IPM (BBA+MBA) | 140 | |
IIM Amritsar | IPM (BBA+MBA) | Not Specified | |
IIM Shillong | IPM (BBA+MBA) | Not Specified | |
IIM Kozhikode | BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) | Not Specified | |
IIM Sirmaur | BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) | Not Specified | |
IIFT Kakinada | IPM (BBA in Business Analytics + MBA) | 60 | |
IIM Bangalore | BBA in Digital Business & Entrepreneurship (DBE) | Not Specified |
🎯 Best Way to Prepare for IPMAT, JIPMAT, IIM K BMS AT & DBE
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Strong conceptual clarity in Maths & English
Practice through mock tests and topic-wise questions
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🧾 Final Words
Joining an IIM right after Class 12 is now possible, thanks to programs like IPMAT, BMS, and DBE. These programs not only give you a head start in your management career but also open doors to global opportunities.
So whether you’re targeting IIM Indore, Rohtak, Kozhikode, or Bangalore — start early, prepare smart, and stay consistent.
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