IIM admission after Class 12: Direct admission to IIMs based on JEE Main and Advanced scores..

IIM Admission After Class 12: Until now, students aspiring to join the country's prestigious management institutes could only do so after completing their graduation. However, several IIMs are now opening their campuses to students who have passed Class 12. There is no need to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) for this; students can pursue undergraduate courses at IIMs using their JEE Main and Advanced scores.

These institutes also conduct their own entrance exams for admission to these courses. Based on JEE scores, students can pursue undergraduate courses in fields such as Management, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Business at IIMs. IIMs offering bachelor's programs include IIM Lucknow, IIM Bangalore, IIM Mumbai, IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Sambalpur.

Pursue a BS in AI and Business Analytics from IIM Lucknow

Launched in 2026, this course is designed for students who wish to study a combination of technology and management. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) in AI and Business Analytics at IIM Lucknow's campus. Currently, this is the only undergraduate course across IIMs that admits students based on JEE Advanced scores.

Online BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship from IIM Bangalore

IIM Bangalore offers a three-year online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship. Admission to this course can be secured through either JEE Main or CUET UG. The program is specifically designed for young individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset—those constantly thinking about new business ideas, digital transformation, and the startup ecosystem.

IIM Mumbai Offers a BS in Digital Science and Business Management

IIM Mumbai has launched its first undergraduate program. This is a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) course specifically designed to teach the nuances of digital science and business management. A key feature of this program is that admission is based entirely on JEE Main scores. With only 70 seats available in the inaugural batch, it stands out as one of the most competitive undergraduate courses offered by an IIM. Candidates are shortlisted based on their outstanding performance in JEE Main and subsequently invited for a Personal Interview (PI). Notably, the interview carries a 30% weightage in the final merit list.

**IIM Kozhikode Offers a Bachelor of Management Studies Degree**

IIM Kozhikode does not grant direct admission solely through JEE Main. Instead, students who have secured a percentile of 80 or higher in JEE Main, or a score of 1300 or above in the SAT exam, are granted a complete exemption from IIM Kozhikode’s aptitude test. Eligible students must still participate in the remaining stages of the admission process, which include the institute's specific selection procedure and an interview.

**Pursue a BS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIM Sambalpur**

IIM Sambalpur has launched a BS program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Admission to this course also requires a JEE Main score. The institute shortlists candidates based on their JEE Main scores and invites the shortlisted individuals for a personal interview. Applicants must be no older than 20 years of age to apply for this course. In accordance with government regulations, age relaxations are provided to students belonging to reserved categories.

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