Graduation Entry in IIM from IPM exam after Class 12

This exam will lead you to the 5 YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAME IN MANAGEMENT in the prestigious IIMs. This 5 year IPM consists of (BBA+MBA). This course has made its foundation in the year 2011 by IIM INDORE. As per now there are a total of 5 IIMs providing this IPM course:

1. IIM INDORE (2011): Provides you with a BA DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT and then lead you towards the prestigious IIM MBA. You also have a chance to exit after your bachelors and earn your BA DEGREE IN BUISNESS MANAGEMENT. You can get into this course by giving IPMAT-INDORE.
2. IIM ROHTAK (2019): Provides you with a BBA course and then lead you towards the MBA after successfully completing the first 3 years. In here to you can exit after your Bachelors. You can get into this course by giving IPMAT-ROHTAK.
3. IIM RANCHI (2021): Provides you with BBA and then MBA. You can exit after your bachelors too. You can get into by giving SAT & IPMAT-INDORE.
4. IIM JAMMU (2021): Provides you with BBA and then MBA. You can exit after completing any of the following years. You can get into IIM JAMMU by giving JIPMAT conducted by NTA
5. IIM BODH GAYA (2021): Provides you with BBA and then lead you towards MBA. Here too the same prospect as IIM JAMMU. You have to give JIPMAT to get into this course at IIM BG.

IPM is a fruitful course which provides you the prestigious IIM MBA DEGREE at the end of completing the 5 years. But you have to get 6.00 or more points in bachelors to get into MBA or else you will not be allotted to continue your MBA.

The uniqueness of the IPM programme

The IPM course allows class 12th students the opportunity to study at one of the top IIM for further education and is the first of its kind in the country. It has been accredited by the Association of MBAs, London (4th and 5th year). The learning goals of the programme are split into those for the first 3 years and the last 2 years.

This programme consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years with each year having 3 terms of 3 months.

Three major elements of the course are:

1. Courses in Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics
2. Courses in Psychology, Sociology and Political Science along with courses in Economics
3. Courses in Humanities, Literature, and Fine Arts

This course by IIM Indore allows direct entry into the IIM for further education after 12th and gives the participants the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Foundation of Management) and Masters of Business Administration (under the Dual degree programme) who successfully complete it.

What are the courses offered in the 3+2 years of the course?

Courses offered in the first 3 years are as follows:

Mathematics, Statistics, Economics

1. Foundation Courses in Maths & Statistics
2. Game Theory
3. Optimization
4. Mathematical Modelling
5. Micro and Macro-economics
6. Indian Economy
7. Econometrics
8. International Trade

Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Foundations of Management

1. Introduction to Sociology & Psychology
2. Business, Government and Society
3. Business History
4. Principles of Management

Others

1. Humanities
2. Languages: English, French, Spanish, German
3. Communication & Presentation Skills
4. Dance, Music, Drama

Courses offered in the last 3 years are as follows:

1. Communication
2. Economics
3. Finance & Accounting
4. Humanities & Social Sciences
5. Information Systems
6. Marketing
7. OB & HR
8. Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques
9. Strategy
10. Rural Immersion Programme
11. Himalaya Outbound Programme
12. Industry Visit Workshop
13. Other Optional Workshops

How to get into an IIM after Class 12?

Getting into the reputed IIMs doesn’t have to be pushed till after completing the bachelor’s degree. Presently, IIM Rohtak and IIM Indore offers a five year integrated and multi-disciplinary programme. The programme is fit for the students who have graduate from class 12th or any other equivalent programme from diverse schools.

The program is structured to train and iron the students in becoming professionals in the management field. Students who wish to secure admissions into the 5-year Integrated Program offered by some of the top business schools of India must meet the eligibility criteria, then appear the IPMAT exam which is further explained below-

IIMs offering Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) IIM Indore

• IIM Indore (IPMAT Indore)
• IIM Ranchi
• IIM Rohtak (IPMAT Rohtak)
• IIM Bodh Gaya
• IIM Jammu

IIMs offering Integrated Programme in Management and eligibility criteria