🧠 How to Join IIMs After Class 12: Complete Guide to IPMAT, BBA, BMS & DBE (2026/ 2027 Update)
- Anshu Agarwal
- May 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 3
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:
Section | Questions | Time |
Verbal Ability (MCQ) | 50 | 60 min |
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) | 50 | 60 min |
*You will receive +3 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect one. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
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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) | 60 [Expected] | |
IIM Shillong | IPM (BBA+MBA) | 60 [Expected] | |
IIM Kozhikode | BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) | 120 [expected] | |
IIM Sirmaur | BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) | 120 [Expected] | |
IIFT Kakinada | IPM (BBA in Business Analytics + MBA) | 60 | |
IIM Bangalore | BBA in Digital Business & Entrepreneurship (DBE) | 1000 [Expected] |
🎯 Best Way to Prepare for IPMAT, JIPMAT, IIM K BMS AT & DBE
To crack these highly competitive exams, you’ll need:
Strong conceptual clarity in Maths & English
Practice through mock tests and topic-wise questions
Smart strategy & doubt-solving support
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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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