IIM Undergraduate Programmes - Complete Research Guide 2026
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Comprehensive Research Guide · 17 Programmes across 12 IIMsIPM · BMS · BBA · BS in AI, Data Science, Economics, Public PolicyCompiled: June 2026
Table of Contents
III. Detailed Programme Profiles
IV. Degree Types & Exit Options Summary
I. Quick Comparison Table
Institution | Program Name | Degree/Award | Duration | Admission Test/Process |
IIM Amritsar | Integrated Program in Management (IPM) | Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Finance and Economics (BSQFE) after 3 years; MBA (Dual Degree) after 5 years | 5 years (with 3-year exit option) | IPMAT (IIM Indore) followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Bangalore | B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics | B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics | 4 years (with 3-year exit option) | IIMB UG Admissions Test followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Bangalore | B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science | B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science | 4 years (with 3-year exit option) | IIMB UG Admissions Test followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Bangalore | Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA-DBE) | Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship | 3 years (Maximum 6 years; online format) | IIMB DBE Entrance Test OR CUET (UG) General Test Section III OR JEE Main |
IIM Bodh Gaya | Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | MBA (Dual Degree) | 5 years | Joint IPM Admission Test (JIPMAT 2026) |
IIM Indore | Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | Bachelor of Arts (Foundations of Management) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 5 years (with 3-year exit option) | Aptitude Test (AT) followed by Personal Interview (PI) |
IIM Jammu | eBBA (Hons.) | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) | 4 years (Blended format) | JIPMAT/SAT, JEE (Mains), CUET (GAT) or eBBA Admission Test |
IIM Jammu | Integrated Program in Management (IPM) | MBA (at 5 years); BBA (exit after 3 years) | 5 years | Joint IPM Admission Test (JIPMAT 2026) |
IIM Kozhikode | Bachelor of Management Studies (IIMK BMS) | Bachelor of Management Studies | 4 years | IIMK BMS Aptitude Test (AT) followed by Personal Interview (PI) |
IIM Lucknow | Bachelor of Science (BS) in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics | Bachelor of Science (BS) | 4 years (8 semesters) | Qualified JEE Advanced |
IIM Mumbai | Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Science and Business Management | Bachelor of Science Degree (Exit after 4 years); Integrated BS+MBA option | 4 years (residential) | JEE (Main) 2026 Paper-1 followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Ranchi | Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | MBA (at 5 years); BBA (exit after 3 years) | 5 years | IPMAT (IIM Indore) followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Rohtak | Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) | Integrated Degree of BBA + MBA | 5 years (with 3-year exit option for BBA) | IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT 2026) followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Sambalpur | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy | B.S. (Hons.) 4 years; B.S. Degree 3 years; Diploma 2 years; Certificate 1 year | 4 years (Multiple exit options) | IPMAT (IIM Indore) followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Shillong | Five-Year Integrated Program in Management (IPM) | MBA (at 5 years); BBA (exit after 3 years) | 5 years | IPMAT 2026 (IIM Indore) or SAT (Overseas) followed by Personal Interview |
IIM Sirmaur | Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | 4 Years (8 semesters) | IPMAT ATS (IIM Indore) |
IIM Udaipur | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 4 Years (3 years + 1 year Honours) | No Entrance Exam; admission based on Class XII completion and document verification. |
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II. Entry Examinations — Key Differences
IPMAT (IIM Indore)
Conducted by IIM Indore. Sections: Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability. Used by IIM Indore (own), IIM Shillong, IIM Amritsar, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur (BS MPP), IIM Sirmaur, and others.
IPMAT Rohtak
Conducted independently by IIM Rohtak. Same section types (QA, LR, VA) but separate registration, exam, and cutoffs.Selection weightage: IPMAT AT 55% + Class XII 20% + Class X 10% + PI 15%
JIPMAT (NTA)
Joint IPM Admission Test — conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). Used by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. Sections: QA, DI/LR, VARC.
IIMK BMS AT 2026
IIM Kozhikode's own aptitude test for the BMS programme. JEE Mains 80+ percentile or SAT 1300+ exempts candidates from this test. Selection also includes a Personal Interview.
JEE Advanced
Required for IIM Lucknow BS (AI & BA). Merit-based scholarship/fee waiver may apply. Applications open: June 4 – July 3, 2026.
JEE Mains
Required for IIM Sambalpur BS in Data Science & AI. Shortlisting + Personal Interview.
IIMB DBE Entrance Test / CUET / JEE Main
IIM Bangalore BBA DBE accepts any one of three: IIMB's own entrance test, CUET (UG) General Test Section III, or JEE Main score.
No Exam Stated
IIM Mumbai BS (Digital Science & BM); IIM Bangalore BSc Hons programmes; IIM Udaipur BBA (Online) — admission process details not publicly stated on official websites at time of research.
III. Detailed Programme Profiles
1. IIM Shillong — Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BBA (exit after Yr 3) → BBA Honours (Yr 4) → MBA (Yr 5) |
Duration | 5 Years |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | IPM AT 2026 (conducted by IIM Indore) / SAT (overseas) |
Eligibility | Min. 70% in Class X & XII; Maths in XI & XII; Born on/after Aug 1, 2006 (Gen/OBC/EWS) |
Fee Structure | Not published (Application fee: Rs. 2,000 Gen / Rs. 1,000 SC/ST/DA/EWS) |
Location | Umsawli, Shillong, Meghalaya |
Key Features & Highlights
Grounded in Indian intellectual traditions (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Dharma)
5 Thrust Domains: Data & Decision Making; Money, Markets & Economics; Behaviour & Management; Intelligent Enterprise & Analytics; Indian Knowledge Systems
Core–Cognate–Modular pedagogy framework (80:20, 50:50, 20:80 theory:practice)
NEP 2020 aligned; decolonised management education approach
10-day induction module; credit waivers for competitions (up to 12 credits over 3 yrs)
Year 4: Choose Track 1 (coursework), Track 2 (industry apprenticeship), or Track 3 (study abroad)
Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship available
Gold medals for best all-round performance & highest CGPA
2. IIM Mumbai — BS in Digital Science and Business Management
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BS in Digital Science and Business Management (+ optional integrated BS+MBA in 5th year for select students) |
Duration | 4 Years (Full-time Residential) |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | Not explicitly stated on website |
Eligibility | Not explicitly stated on website |
Fee Structure | Not published on website |
Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Key Features & Highlights
Pioneering 4-year programme integrating digital technologies with business fundamentals
Integrated BS + MBA pathway in 5th year based on academic performance (limited seats)
Dedicated labs: Quantitative Modelling Lab, Business Analytics Lab, Decision Science Lab, Industry Application Lab, Strategic Thinking Lab
Tools covered: Python, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Quantum Computing, VR Design, Digital Twin
Industry-guided problem-solving semesters; annual internship opportunities
International engagement with global institutions for cross-cultural competencies
Multiple exit options aligned with diverse career aspirations
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3. IIM Lucknow — BS in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BS in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics |
Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) · Full-time Residential |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed (merit-based selection via JEE Advanced) |
Entrance Exam | JEE Advanced (mandatory); merit-based fee waiver available |
Eligibility | Indian citizen; Class 10+2 (2025 or 2026) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics; Qualified JEE Advanced |
Fee Structure | Rs. 5,00,000 per year; merit-based scholarship/fee waiver available |
Location | Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow-226013, UP |
Key Features & Highlights
Leverages Lucknow's emerging identity as India's first AI City
Indriya-based laboratory framework; live projects with industry
Dual Degree option: BS in AI + Tech-MBA
International pathways: BS + 1 year MS/MBA at partner global universities
Courses span AI/ML, NLP, Computer Vision, Cloud/MLOps, Recommender Systems, Social Network Analysis
Business Analytics electives include Sports Analytics, Political Analytics, Public Policy
Collaborations with consulting firms, startups, governments, and global universities
Admission Dates 2026: Applications open June 4 – July 3, 2026; Session starts August 18, 2026
4. IIM Kozhikode — Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours with Research) |
Duration | 4 Years · Full-time · Kochi Campus |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | IIMK BMS AT 2026 (own aptitude test); JEE Mains 80+ percentile or SAT 1300+ exempts aptitude test |
Eligibility | Class XII or diploma post-class X from any recognised stream; certificates required by June 1, 2026 |
Fee Structure | ~Rs. 7,00,000/year (~Rs. 7,47,000 incl. student welfare & alumni fee); Caution Deposit Rs. 25,000 (refundable); Admission fee Rs. 10,000 |
Location | IIM Kozhikode Kochi Campus, Kerala |
Key Features & Highlights
First-ever full-time UG programme by IIM Kozhikode; commencing 2026–27
Major in Management with Stackable Minors: Economics & Public Policy; AI & ML; Psychology & Behavioural Sciences; Finance & Big Data; Liberal Studies
Combines rigour of management education with interdisciplinary learning
Includes exchange semesters, research opportunities, and internships
Application fee: Rs. 4,250 (Gen) / Rs. 2,125 (SC/ST/PwD)
Positioned as reimagining management education from the foundational level
Official Website: https://iimk.ac.in/academic-programmes/BMS
5. IIM Indore — Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BA (Foundations of Management) + MBA [Dual Degree]; exit after Year 3 available |
Duration | 5 Years (15 terms, 3 terms/year, each 3 months) |
Seats / Intake | 150 (Domestic applicants) |
Entrance Exam | IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore (Aptitude Test: Logical Reasoning, Maths, Verbal Ability) + Written Ability Test + Personal Interview |
Eligibility | Class XII or equivalent pass |
Fee Structure | Rs. 5,00,000/year (Years 1–3, Domestic); Rs. 7,50,000/year (Years 1–3, International); Years 4–5: PGP fees applicable |
Location | IIM Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
Key Features & Highlights
Pioneer of the IPM model in India (launched 2011); first of its kind
Accredited by Association of MBAs, London (4th & 5th year)
Years 4–5: students train alongside the regular PGP (MBA) batch — same curriculum
Social internship at end of Year 2; Business internship between Years 4–5
Student exchange in Year 3 or 5; sabbatical option between Year 3–4 (select students)
Himalaya Outbound Programme (Year 5); Rural Engagement Programme (Year 4)
Exit option available after Year 3
Languages taught: English, French, Spanish, German
Courses include: Game Theory, Econometrics, Optimization, Dance, Music, Drama
6. IIM Udaipur — Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | Certificate → Diploma → BBA → BBA (Honours) |
Duration | 4 Years (Modular, Multiple Exit Options) |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | Not stated on website |
Eligibility | Not stated on website |
Fee Structure | Year 1: Rs. 50,000; Year 2: Rs. 1,00,000; Year 3: Rs. 1,50,000; Year 4: Rs. 2,00,000 · Full BBA achievable within Rs. 1 lakh for deserving students (scholarships) |
Location | IIM Udaipur (Online & Flexible — Learn from Anywhere) |
Key Features & Highlights
India's first bilingual BBA — Hindi & English; English not mandatory; BBA completable fully in Hindi
Online & flexible: asynchronous delivery, accessible on smartphone
NEP 2020 aligned: 4 academic milestones (Certificate, Diploma, BBA, BBA Hons.)
Generous merit- and need-based scholarships; transparent tiered fee model
Target audience: 100M+ young Indians outside formal education or work
Faculty-led: designed and delivered by IIM Udaipur core faculty
Examinations via invigilated exam centres; online quizzes on published dates
7. IIM Bangalore — BBA in Digital Business & Entrepreneurship (DBE)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BBA |
Duration | 3 Years (extendable up to 6 years) |
Seats / Intake | 1,000 (online programme) |
Entrance Exam | IIMB DBE Entrance Test or CUET (UG) General Test Section III or JEE Main |
Eligibility | Minimum 60% in Class XII or equivalent |
Fee Structure | Total programme fee: ~Rs. 4.5 lakh |
Location | IIM Bangalore (Online delivery; campus immersion available) |
Key Features & Highlights
Online programme — learn anywhere, collaborate everywhere
Contemporary curriculum: business fundamentals + digital innovation
Project-based learning: case studies, simulations, live business projects
Expert faculty from IIMB + industry practitioners
Innovative Mindset focus: creativity, problem-solving, venture launch or organisational transformation
Modules continuously updated to reflect emerging digital economy trends
Networking: diverse community of peers, alumni, and industry experts
Double Degree track available for multidisciplinary academic ambition
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8. IIM Bangalore — BSc Honours — Data Science
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BSc Honours in Data Science (with Economics minor) |
Duration | 4 Years · Full-time |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | Not stated on website |
Eligibility | Not stated on website |
Fee Structure | Not stated on website |
Location | IIM Bangalore, Karnataka |
Key Features & Highlights
Full-time residential programme; same academic excellence as IIMB's graduate programmes
Data Science major with Economics minor
Liberal arts education foundation: breadth and depth; interdisciplinary arts, humanities, sciences
Develops globally minded leaders and professionals; lifelong learner mindset
Part of IIMB's broader goal of high-quality undergraduate education in India
9. IIM Bangalore — BSc Honours — Economics
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BSc Honours in Economics (with Data Science minor) |
Duration | 4 Years · Full-time |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | Not stated on website |
Eligibility | Not stated on website |
Fee Structure | Not stated on website |
Location | IIM Bangalore, Karnataka |
Key Features & Highlights
Full-time residential programme; same academic excellence as IIMB's graduate programmes
Economics major with Data Science minor
Liberal arts education foundation: breadth and depth; interdisciplinary arts, humanities, sciences
Develops globally minded leaders and professionals; lifelong learner mindset
Part of IIMB's broader goal of high-quality undergraduate education in India
10. IIM Amritsar — IPM / BSQFE
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BSQFE — Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Finance and Economics (exit after Yr 3) → MBA Dual Degree (Yr 5) |
Duration | 5 Years · Full-time Residential |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | IPMAT (conducted by IIM Indore) for shortlisting + Personal Interview by IIM Amritsar; SAT accepted for international candidates |
Eligibility | Class XII pass/appearing (2025/2026); Maths/Applied Maths compulsory; Min. 60% in Class X & XII (55% for SC/ST/PwD); Age ≤ 20 as of July 1, 2026 |
Fee Structure | Not publicly stated; Application fee: Rs. 2,000 (Gen) / Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST); Hostel included; Mess extra |
Location | IIM Amritsar, Punjab |
Key Features & Highlights
Unique focus on Quantitative Finance & Economics — strong BFSI/Fintech orientation
Core courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Game Theory, Behavioural Economics, International Economics, Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling
Two summer internships (8–10 weeks each) with corporates
Social Involvement Project (SIP) to sensitise students to societal issues
International exposure: partner business schools in France and Russia (optional, extra cost)
Students in Yr 4 join the regular MBA batch — full placement support from Placement Office
Fully residential; all classes offline
11. IIM Sambalpur — BS in Management and Public Policy
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | B.S. Degree → B.S. (Hons.); Certificate (Yr 1), Diploma (Yr 2), Degree (Yr 3), Hons (Yr 4) |
Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) · 170 Credits · Residential |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | IPMAT 2026 (IIM Indore) for shortlisting + Personal Interview |
Eligibility | Class XII pass/appearing by June 2026; Min. 60% in Class X & XII (55% reserved); English & Maths required; Age ≤ 20 as of July 31, 2026 |
Fee Structure | Application: Rs. 2,000 (Gen) / Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL/EWS); Offer Acceptance: Rs. 1,00,000 (adjusted against Sem I); Mess Deposit: Rs. 31,500/sem; Refundable Caution: Rs. 40,000 |
Location | Basantpur, Sambalpur, Odisha – 768025 (also Delhi campus) |
Key Features & Highlights
Unique interdisciplinary programme: Management + Public Policy + Sustainability
Electives include: Health Economics & Policy, Energy Economics & Policy, Indian Polity & Constitution, Agriculture Economics
Real-world exposure: internships with NGOs, corporates, and government bodies
Capstone: Business Plan or Policy Memo; final-year dissertation
Non-credit workshops: Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Business Simulation, Personal Branding
Important Dates 2026: Applications Apr 15 – Jun 5; PI June 10–30; Programme starts Aug 2026
Reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%
12. IIM Sambalpur — BS in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | B.S. Degree → B.S. (Hons.); Certificate (Yr 1), Diploma (Yr 2), Degree (Yr 3), Hons (Yr 4) |
Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) · 170 Credits · Fully Residential |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | JEE (Mains) 2026 for shortlisting + Personal Interview |
Eligibility | Class XII pass/appearing by June 2026; Min. 60% in Class X & XII (55% reserved); English & Maths required; Age ≤ 20 as of July 31, 2026 |
Fee Structure | Application: Rs. 2,000 (Gen) / Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL/EWS); Offer Acceptance: Rs. 1,00,000; Mess Deposit: Rs. 31,500/sem; Refundable Caution: Rs. 40,000 |
Location | Basantpur, Sambalpur, Odisha – 768025 (also Delhi campus) |
Key Features & Highlights
JEE Mains is the entry exam — unlike most IIM UG programmes which use IPMAT
Curriculum: Programming, ML, Deep Learning, NLP, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Generative AI
Industry-focused modules co-designed with leading tech firms and AI practitioners
Year 4 electives: Operations Analytics, Fintech, AI Strategy & Ethics, Advanced Generative AI, AR/VR, Security Analysis
Capstone in Yr 4: Real-world dissertation using AI/data-driven approaches
Summer Industry Internship (Sem VI — non-credit)
Application Dates 2026: Apr 15 – May 31; PI June 10–30; Programme starts Aug 2026
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13. IIM Ranchi — Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BBA (exit after Yr 3) → MBA (Yr 5) |
Duration | 5 Years (9 Terms over first 3 yrs + regular MBA in Yrs 4–5) · Full-time Residential |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | IPMAT (conducted by IIM Indore) only — no other test accepted |
Eligibility | Min. 60% in Class X & XII (55% for SC/ST/PwD); no age restriction stated |
Fee Structure | Rs. 17.25 lakh (Years 1–3, excl. Caution Deposit, Alumni Fee & Mess); Years 4–5: MBA fees applicable |
Location | IIM Ranchi, Jharkhand |
Key Features & Highlights
Multidisciplinary foundation in humanities, social sciences, arts, and sciences (Terms 1–4)
SIIP (Social Internship Immersion Programme) mandatory after Term 5
International exchange for one term via partner institutions
Min. 4.5 CGPA required to progress to MBA (Years 4–5) with the same PGP batch
25 Merit-cum-Means scholarships across MBA/IPM batches
Term 1 courses include: Indian Literature, Business History of India, Introduction to Business
Life-skill courses for holistic development as socially responsible professionals
14. IIM Rohtak — Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BBA (exit after Yr 3) → MBA (Yr 5) |
Duration | 5 Years (15 Terms) · Full-time Residential |
Seats / Intake | 198 (Batch 2026–31, including 10% EWS) |
Entrance Exam | IPMAT Rohtak (own aptitude test — different from IIM Indore's IPMAT) + Personal Interview |
Eligibility | Min. 60% in Class X & XII (55% for SC/ST/DAP); Age ≤ 20 as of July 31, 2026 (≤ 23 for SC/ST/DAP); All streams eligible |
Fee Structure | ~Rs. 38.95 lakh total; Year 1: Rs. 6.76L; Year 2–3: Rs. 6.22L each; Years 4–5: PGP fee (~Rs. 8.95L/yr); Application fee: Rs. 4,937 |
Location | National Highway-10, Rohtak (NCR), Haryana — 90 min from Delhi Airport |
Key Features & Highlights
Conducts its own IPMAT Rohtak — independent of IIM Indore's IPMAT
Selection weightage: IPMAT AT 55% + Class XII 20% + Class X 10% + PI 15%
No stream restriction — Science, Commerce, Arts all eligible
Strong NCR location: 90 minutes from Delhi International Airport on NH-10
Ranked among top 5 IIMs in research; 200-acre campus
100% placement record (recent batches); Average package ~Rs. 19.27 LPA (2024)
Important Dates: Registration opens Feb 6, 2026; Last date Apr 6; IPMAT May 10, 2026
15. IIM Jammu — Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | Implied BBA + MBA dual degree structure |
Duration | 5 Years · Full-time Residential |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) — conducted by NTA |
Eligibility | Standard IIM norms apply (Class XII pass); details not stated on official page |
Fee Structure | Not disclosed on official page |
Location | IIM Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir |
Key Features & Highlights
Curriculum blends Science, Social Science, and Management courses — STEM integration vision
5 Programme Learning Goals: Global Perspective; Communication; Critical Thinking; Business Knowledge; Ethical & Social Responsibility
Holistic and multidisciplinary curriculum aligned with NEP 2020
Exit option available: students can begin their career at any point by exiting the programme
Objective: prepare young professionals with full managerial and decision-making capabilities
Uses JIPMAT (NTA) — shared with IIM Bodh Gaya
16. IIM Bodh Gaya — Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BBA (exit after Yr 3) → MBA (5-year completion) |
Duration | 5 Years (Semester system Yrs 1–3; Trimester Yrs 4–5) |
Seats / Intake | 120 (+ 10 supernumerary seats for female candidates for gender diversity) |
Entrance Exam | JIPMAT 2026 (conducted by NTA — National Testing Agency) |
Eligibility | Min. 60% in Class X & XII (55% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender); Class XII pass/appearing (results by July 31, 2026); Age ≤ 20 (Gen/EWS/OBC), ≤ 25 (SC/ST/PwD) |
Fee Structure | ~Rs. 28.5 lakh total (5 yrs); Years 1–3: ~Rs. 4.5L/yr; Years 4–5: prevailing MBA fees (~Rs. 7L/yr approx.); Application: Rs. 2,000 (Gen) / Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST/PwD) |
Location | Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya, Gaya-824234, Bihar |
Key Features & Highlights
Compulsory Rural and Social Immersion Internship at end of Year 2
Specialisation selection in Semester 6; Yrs 4–5 follow MBA course structure
Academic session started in 2021 — relatively newer programme
Gender diversity: 10 supernumerary seats for female candidates
Merit list: JIPMAT 70% + Class X 15% + Class XII 15% + Gender Diversity 5% bonus
Average package: Rs. 15.5–16 LPA; Highest: Rs. 30–32 LPA
Competitive JIPMAT score (General): 320–340+ out of 400
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17. IIM Sirmaur — Bachelors of Management Studies (BMS)
Field | Details |
Degree Awarded | BMS |
Duration | 4 Years (8 Semesters) |
Seats / Intake | Not disclosed publicly |
Entrance Exam | IPMAT (IIM Indore conducts; IIM Sirmaur is an accepting institute) |
Eligibility | Not stated on website |
Fee Structure | Not stated on website |
Location | IIM Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh |
Key Features & Highlights
Located in Himachal Pradesh — scenic hill campus
Covers: Statistics, Maths, Principles of Management, Economics, Communication, Psychology, Humanities, Sustainability, Public Policy
Entire 6th semester dedicated to International Exchange or Industry Internship
Capstone and live projects for hands-on experience
Pathway to IIM Sirmaur MBA: students with CGPA ≥ 8.0 on BMS completion can join the MBA programme
Aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047 vision
IV. Degree Types & Exit Options Summary
5-Year IPM / Integrated Programmes (BBA + MBA Dual Degree)
These programmes admit students straight from Class XII into a 5-year integrated pathway. Students earn a BBA degree if they exit after Year 3 (meeting requirements). Completing all 5 years grants an MBA (or equivalent PG degree). Years 4–5 usually run alongside the regular MBA/PGP batch.
Institute | Exit after Yr 3 | Full 5-yr Degree | Exam |
IIM Indore | BA (Foundations of Management) | BA + MBA (Dual Degree) | IPMAT (own) |
IIM Shillong | BBA / BBA (Hons. in Yr 4) | MBA (Yr 5) | IPM AT (IIM Indore) |
IIM Amritsar | BSQFE (B.Sc. Quant. Finance & Econ.) | MBA (Dual Degree) | IPMAT + PI |
IIM Ranchi | BBA | MBA | IPMAT (IIM Indore) |
IIM Rohtak | BBA | MBA | IPMAT Rohtak (own) |
IIM Jammu | (Implied BBA) | (Implied MBA) | JIPMAT (NTA) |
IIM Bodh Gaya | BBA | MBA | JIPMAT (NTA) |
4-Year UG Programmes (BMS / BS / BBA)
These are 4-year bachelor's degree programmes. Most follow the NEP 2020 multiple-exit framework (Certificate after Yr 1, Diploma after Yr 2, Degree after Yr 3, Honours after Yr 4). Some have direct pathways into the institute's MBA programme.
Institute | Programme | Degree | MBA Pathway | Exam |
Institute | Programme | Degree | MBA Pathway | Exam |
IIM Lucknow | BS (AI & BA) | BS | Dual Degree / Int'l pathway | JEE Advanced |
IIM Kozhikode | BMS | BMS (Hons. w/ Research) | Not specified | IIMK BMS AT |
IIM Mumbai | BS Digital Science & BM | BS (+ optional BS+MBA yr 5) | Integrated BS+MBA (select) | Not stated |
IIM Udaipur | BBA (Online) | BBA / BBA (Hons.) | Not specified | Not stated |
IIM Bangalore | BBA DBE (Online) | BBA | Not specified | IIMB/CUET/JEE Main |
IIM Bangalore | BSc Hons Data Science | BSc Hons | Not specified | Not stated |
IIM Bangalore | BSc Hons Economics | BSc Hons | Not specified | Not stated |
IIM Sambalpur | BS Mgmt & Public Policy | BS / BS (Hons.) | Not specified | IPMAT + PI |
IIM Sambalpur | BS Data Science & AI | BS / BS (Hons.) | Not specified | JEE Mains + PI |
IIM Sirmaur | BMS | BMS | MBA (CGPA ≥ 8.0) | IPMAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which IIMs offer undergraduate programmes after Class 12?
Several IIMs now offer undergraduate programmes, including IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Shillong, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Mumbai, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Udaipur, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Amritsar. These include IPM, BBA, BMS, and BS degree programmes.
2. What is the difference between an IPM and a regular bachelor's programme at an IIM?
The Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) is typically a five-year dual-degree programme that combines undergraduate studies with an MBA. Regular bachelor's programmes are standalone four-year degrees such as BBA, BMS, or BS, although some offer optional pathways to an MBA.
3. Which entrance exams are accepted for IIM undergraduate admissions?
Depending on the programme, admissions may be based on IPMAT, JIPMAT, IIM Rohtak IPMAT, IIM Kozhikode BMS Aptitude Test, IIM Bangalore UG Admissions Test, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CUET, SAT, or institute-specific entrance tests.
4. Which IIMs accept IPMAT scores?
IPMAT (IIM Indore) scores are accepted by multiple institutes, including IIM Indore, IIM Shillong, IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sambalpur, and IIM Sirmaur, among others.
5. What is JIPMAT, and which IIMs accept it?
JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is accepted by IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya for their IPM programmes.
6. Which IIM undergraduate programmes accept JEE scores?
IIM Lucknow's BS in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics requires JEE Advanced, while IIM Sambalpur's BS in Data Science & AI uses JEE Main. IIM Bangalore's BBA DBE also accepts JEE Main scores as one of the admission pathways.
7. Are there online undergraduate programmes offered by IIMs?
Yes. IIM Bangalore offers the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE), while IIM Udaipur offers an online BBA programme with flexible learning and multiple exit options.
8. Which IIM offers a BBA programme instead of an IPM?
Standalone BBA programmes are offered by IIM Bangalore (BBA DBE) and IIM Udaipur. Other IIMs offer BMS, BS, or integrated IPM programmes.
9. Which IIMs offer BSc or BS degree programmes?
IIM Bangalore offers BSc (Hons.) programmes in Economics and Data Science. IIM Lucknow offers a BS in Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics, while IIM Mumbai and IIM Sambalpur offer specialised BS programmes in emerging disciplines.
10. Do IIM undergraduate programmes have multiple exit options?
Many programmes follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework, allowing students to exit after one, two, or three years with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree before completing an honours degree or integrated MBA.
11. Can students join the MBA programme automatically after completing an IPM?
Most IPM programmes provide a pathway to the institute's MBA after successfully completing the undergraduate portion and meeting the required academic standards. The exact progression criteria vary by institute.
12. Which IIM undergraduate programmes offer international exposure?
Several IIM undergraduate programmes include international exchange opportunities, global university partnerships, overseas study options, or international immersion modules, including those offered by IIM Indore, IIM Shillong, IIM Mumbai, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Amritsar.
13. Are internships included in IIM undergraduate programmes?
Yes. Most programmes include internships, live industry projects, social immersion, research projects, capstone projects, or apprenticeships as part of the curriculum to provide practical experience.
14. Which IIM undergraduate programmes focus on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science?
Students interested in AI and Data Science can consider programmes offered by IIM Lucknow, IIM Bangalore, IIM Mumbai, and IIM Sambalpur, all of which integrate analytics, machine learning, programming, and digital technologies into their curriculum.
15. Which IIM undergraduate programme is best for students interested in management?
The best programme depends on your career goals. Students seeking an integrated MBA may prefer IPM programmes, while those looking for specialised undergraduate education can explore BBA, BMS, or BS programmes in management, economics, public policy, AI, or entrepreneurship offered across different IIMs.
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