JEE is not the only door to a great management career. Most students just weren't told about IPMAT, CUET, and the IIM BBA pathway.
IIMs offering IPM: IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur. IIM Indore IPM is the most prestigious and competitive.
Class 12 pass/appearing. Minimum 60% in Class 10 and 12 (55% for SC/ST). Age: max 20 years for IIM Indore.
Basic RequirementQuantitative Ability (MCQ): 40 questions. Quantitative Ability (Short Answer): 20 questions. Verbal Ability: 40 questions. Total: 100 Qs, 120 minutes.
Exam StructureCUET (for DU, JNU, central universities), SET (Symbiosis), NPAT (NMIMS), BBA entrance at Christ, Amity. All run parallel to IPMAT prep.
Backup OptionsClass 11 January: start preparation. Class 12 April: Mock tests. Class 12 May: IPMAT exam. June: Results. July: Admission.
Preparation Calendar| Program | Fees (Total) | Average Placement | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore IPM | ₹16–18L (5 yrs) | ₹18–25L | McKinsey, Deloitte, EY, MNCs |
| IIM Rohtak IPM | ₹12–14L | ₹12–18L | FMCG, consulting, banking |
| NMIMS BBA (NPAT) | ₹10–14L | ₹10–16L | Finance, marketing firms |
| Symbiosis BBA (SET) | ₹8–12L | ₹8–14L | Diverse sectors |
| Christ/Amity BBA | ₹6–10L | ₹6–12L | SMEs, startups, MNCs |
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