IIMB BBA DBE 2026: Result (Soon), Question Paper, Syllabus, Pattern

IIMB DBE Entrance Test 2026 ( IIMB DBE )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 10:03 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

IIMB BBA DBE 2026: The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, has successfully conducted IIMB BBA DBE examination 2026 and will soon release the result at dbe.iimb.ac.in. Read below to know more about the exam.

Latest Updates on IIMB BBA DBE

  • The IIMB BBA DBE application form 2026 was available till June 30.
  • IIMB BBA DBE 2026 was conducted in online mode.
  • The IIMB BBA DBE exam timings were 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
  • The hall ticket for registered candidates was released on July 17.
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  •  Eligibility & Application Process
  •  Important Dates & Selection Process
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Table of contents
  • What is IIMB DBE Entrance Exam?
  • IIMB BBA DBE Dates 2026
  • IIMB DBE 2026 Results
  • IIMB DBE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
  • IIMB DBE 2026 Admit Card
  • IIMB BBA DBE 2026 Eligibility & Application
  • FAQs on IIMB DBE Exam
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What is IIMB DBE Entrance Exam?

IIMB BBA DBE entrance exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, for admission to the online BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship. The aim of BBA DBE Undergraduate Programme in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship is to impart knowledge in digital technology, business management and entrepreneurship. It prepares students for the dynamic and ever-evolving business and management industry. The duration of the course at IIM Bangalore is 3 years and the degree can be completed within a maximum of six academic years from the date of joining. Students will have the option of multiple exits and they can get a certificate, diploma or a Degree.

Key Highlights on IIMB DBE Exam

Check the table below to get an overview of the IIMB DBE entrance exam 2026:

Feature

Particulars

Full form of the IIMB BBA DBE

IIMB Digital Business Entrepreneurship Entrance Exam (IIMB DBE Entrance Exam)

Conducting Body

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Mode

Online

IIMB DBE exam date 2026

26-Jul-2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the IIMB BBA DBE Exam?
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IIMB BBA DBE is a BBA entrance exam conducted by the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. The exam is conducted for admission to the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship programme. This is a newly introduced programme at IIM Bangalore focused on digital buisness innovation.

The BBA DBE course is a three year degree course aimed to impart knowledge in digital technology, business management and entrepreneurship

Q:   Who conducts the IIMB BBA DBE exam?
A: 

The IIMB BBA DBE exam is conducted by the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. The exam is conducted for admissions to the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship programme at IIM Bangalore. It is a three year degree which can be completed in maximum of six years with multiple exit options. 

Q:   Can I take IIMB BBA DBE after Class 12?
A: 

Yes, the candidates can take the IIMB BBA DBE exam 2025 after Class 12. To apply, candidates need to meet the eligiblity criteria, apply for the exam through the online application form available online and appear for the exam for selection. Candidates need to register using their personal and academic details, upload documents and paying the application fee. 

Q:   Is Mathematics compulsory for IIMB DBE entrance test?
A: 

Yes, Mathematics is compulsory for the IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Businss and Entrepreneurship (DBE) program. Candidates must have passed the class 12th examination with Mathematics as a subject. Candidates belonging to general must have a score of minimum 60% and NC-OBC SC and ST categories must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in class 12th examination.

IIMB BBA DBE Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IIMB DBE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

IIMB BBA DBE Entrance Test Result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
26 Jul ' 26

IIMB BBA DBE Entrance Test 2026

13 Apr ' 26 - 30 Jun ' 26

IIMB DBE Entrance Test Application Form 2026

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IIMB DBE 2026 Results

DeskCalendarResult: To be notified

IIM Bangalore will soon announce the IIMB DBE results 2026. The results will be announced tentatively in the second week of August 2026 at dbe.iimb.ac.in. Candidates must enter their login details to download the scorecard online. Candidates can check their section-wise and overall scores.

How to Check IIMB DBE Result?

Below are the steps to download IIMB DBE result:

  • Open official website or registered email ID.
  • Click on result link.
  • Check section-wise and overall scores.
  • Download result PDF.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be IIMB DBE entrance test result announced?
A: 

IIM Bangalore Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test result will be announced tentatively in second week of August 2026. Candidates who will appear for the IIMB DBE entrance test 2026 will be able to download the scorecard online when released.

Q:   From where can I download IIMB BBA DBE admit card?
A: 

IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship 2026 admit card can be downloaded from the official website- dbe.iimb.ac.in. The link to download the admit card will be activated soon after the registration process ends.

Q:   What details are required to download IIMB BBA DBE scorecard?
A: 

To download the IIMB BBA DBE 2026 scorecard, candidates must enter the following login details:

  • User ID
  • Password

Screen will show the IIMB BBA DBE scorecard 2026. Candidates can check their section-wise and overall score.

Q:   How can I check IIMB BBA DBE test time?
A: 

IIMB DBE BBA 2026 exam time can be checked on release of the admit card. Registered candidates will be able to download the IIMB DBE 2026 admit card and check the exam day details to appear for online test.

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IIMB DBE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

IIM DBE is an online exam that has 60 questions. The questions are distributed across four sections. Check the highlights below of the IIMB DBE exam pattern:

Exam Structure

Details

Mode of the exam

Computer-based test mode

Sections

4 Sections

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • General Awareness

Number of Questions

60

Duration

90 minutes

IIMB DBE Syllabus 2026

Students preparing for IIMB DBE exam for admission to offered courses must know the topics included in the syllabus. The IIMB BBA DBE syllabus is divided into four sections - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, and General Awareness.

Download IIMB DBE Syllabus?
 IIMB DBE Syllabus PDF

IIMB DBE Preparation

Follow prep tips shared below for the entrance exam:

  • Understand the syllabus and topics included in it.
  • For RC, start with easy and basic passages and then move on to difficult ones.
  • For VA, QA, DI, and LR, focus on practicing numerical questions as much as possible.
  • Improve question-solving speed with lots and lots of practice.
  • Remember tricks and shortcuts to solve the questions quickly and accurately.
  • Read newspapers and magazines, and watch news for General Awareness section.
  • Take mock exams and solve sample papers.
  • Analyze performance and work on weak areas.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IIMB DBE syllabus?
A: 

Candidates preparing for IIMB DBE entrance test can check the section wise syllabus below:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence correction, Para Jumbles, Word Based Relationships.

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation.

Logical & Analytical Reasoning: Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Series, Clocks & Calendars, Analogies & Puzzles.

General Awareness: Current Affairs, Static GK

Q:   How many times is IIMB DBE entrance test conducted in a year?
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IIM Bangalore Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test is conducted once in a year. The examination is scheduled tentatively in Third week of July 2026. Candidates must stay updated with the important dates to appear for the exam. Candidates can also apply for BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (DBE) programme through CUET UG and JEE Main scores.

Q:   What is IIMB DBE exam pattern?
A: 

Candidates appearing for IIMB DBE entrance test can check the detailed exam pattern below:

Exam Structure

Details

Sections

4 Sections

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • General Awareness

Number of Questions

60

Duration

90 minutes

Mode of the exam

Computer-based test mode

Q:   What is duration of IIMB DBE entrance test?
A: 

IIMB DBE entrance test is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes or one hour thirty minutes. The examination is administered in computer-based test mode. IIM Bangalore conducts the IIMB DBE entrance test in offline mode in July. 

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IIMB DBE 2026 Admit Card

IIM Bangalore has released the admit card for IIMB BBA DBE entrance exam on its official website. Only candidates who registered for the exam till June 30 can download hall ticket to appear for the examination.

Steps to Download IIMB DBE Hall Ticket

Follow below process to download admit card:

  • Open official website at dbe.iimb.ac.in.
  • Open Admission window and click on Hall Ticket Download link.
  • Enter login credentials - Application Number and Password.
  • Reset your password when prompted and log in again using your new password.
  • Click on the "Admit Card/Hall Ticket" tab to view your Hall Ticket details.
  • Click on Download Button to save the hall ticket.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are some best books to prepare for Quantitative Reasoning section of IIMB DBE exam?
A: 

Some of the best books to prepare for the Quantitative Reasoning section of IIMB DBE exam are:

  1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R.S. Aggarwal
  2. Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Verma
  3. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
  4. Maths for Class 12 by R.D. Sharma
  5. GKP IIM Bangalore IPM Entrance Exam Book
Q:   What is IIMB DBE qualifying marks?
A: 

IIMB DBE has prescribed the qualifying marks for admission to its BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship:

  • General Category: Minimum 50%
  • NC-OBC & EWS: Minimum 45%
  • SC, ST & PwD (DA): Minimum 40%
Q:   Does IIMB releases IIMB BBA DBE admit card?
A: 

Yes, IIM Bangalore will release the IIMB BBA DBE 2026 admit card for the registered candidates. Applicant must login with their User ID and password to download the admit card. IIMB DBE 2026 exam will be held in July 2026.

Q:   Is IIMB BBA DBE entrance test result date announced?
A: 

No, IIM Bangalore has not yet announced the IIMB BBA DBE 2026 entrance test result dates. As per the previous year analysis, it is expected that IIMB BBA DBE result 2026 will be announced in third week of August 2026.

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IIMB BBA DBE 2026 Eligibility & Application

The eligibility criteria for IIMB DBE entrance exam is as follows:

  • Students should have passed Class 10 from a recognised board
  • Students should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA for General, EWS and NC OBC categories
  • Students should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 55% aggregate or equivalent for SC, ST, and PwD categories
  • Indian citizen can only apply
  • Now, students appearing for the CUET UG exam can also apply for the IIMB BBA DBE exam 2026. The scores of the students in the General Test of CUET UG 2026 can seek admissions to the BBA DBE programme at IIM Bangalore. For admissions, students should have appeared for the CUET exam in 2024, 2025, and appearing for 2026 are eligible to apply.
  • Students who appeared for JEE Main 2026, 2025, and, or 2024 can also apply for the IIMB BBA DBE programme. 

IIMB DBE Application Process

IIMB DBE registration is an online process. IIMB BBA DBE application form 2026 was available online on website of IIM Bangalore (www.dbe.iimb.ac.in). Students had to fill online application form until last date. IIMB DBE exam application process includes the following process:

  • Creating a new user profile by filling the IIMB DBE exam registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and phone number, etc.
  • Uploading the documents in the prescribed format.
  • Filling the IIMB DBE application form with the details such as category, test centres, institutions, etc.
  • Payment of the application fee via credit or debit card, internet banking or UPI

Direct link to apply for IIMB BBA DBE 2026 exam: https://dbe.iimb.ac.in/admissions/

IIMB DBE Application Fee

The table below depicts the IIMB DBE application fee 2026:

Category

Fee 

General/NC-OBC/EWS

INR 3,000

SC/ST/PwD

INR 1,500

Documents Required for IIMB DBE Registration

Candidates have to upload below mentioned documents to register for IIMB DBE exam:

Document  File Size Format
Photograph 50 KB to 200 KB JPG 
Signatures 50 KB to 200 KB JPG
Class 10 Marksheet 200 KB to 2 MB PDF 
Class 12 Marksheet 200 KB to 5 MB PDF
Photo ID Proof 200 KB to 2 MB PDF
Fee Payment Receipt 50 KB to 200 KB JPG 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I fill IIMB DBE application form offline?
A: 

No, IIMB DBE 2026 application form is available in online mode only at dbe.iimb.ac.in. No other mode of application is accepted. While filling the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. The required IIMB DBE 2026 entrance test application fee also has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.

Q:   What is IIMB DBE registration last date?
A: 

The last date for IIMB DBE registration 2026 has been notified with release of official notification. IIMB DBE 2026 registrations has commenced and will close on June 30, 2026 at 3 PM. Candidates seeking admission to BBA in DBE of IIM Bangalore must stay updated with the important dates of IIMB DBE entrance test 2026 dates.

Q:   What are the registration dates for IIMB BBA DBE exam?
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IIMB DBE application process 2026 has commenced. The registration window is open for approximately 2 months and the last date to apply for IIMB BBA DBE exam 2026 is June 30.

IIMB BBA DBE exam 2026 will be conducted in the CBT mode on July 26, 2026. The application form will be available on the official website of IIM Bangalore. 

Q:   When will IIMB DBE registration commence?
A: 

IIM Bangalore Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test 2026 registrations has commenced online. Candidates desireous of taking admission to BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship of IIM Bangalore will be able to fill the online application form at dbe.iimb.ac.in.

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FAQs on IIMB DBE Exam

Check out frerquently asked questions on IIMB DBE exam.

Q:   How many sections do IIMB DBE have?
A: 

The IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (DBE) entrance test includes four sections, which are:

1. Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (QA & DI)
2. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
3. Logical & Analytical Reasoning (LR)
4. General Awareness (GA)

Q:   What minimum marks are required in class 12th for IIMB DBE exam?
A: 

Candidates desiring to appear for IIM Bangalore Digital Business and Entrepreneurship Entrance Test must have obtained the below scores in qualifying examination:

  • A minimum of 60% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in recognised board exams for the general category 
  • NC-OBC & EWS, SC, ST & PwD (more than or equal to 40% disability) categories candidates must score a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA 
Q:   What is sectional time limit for IIMB DBE?
A: 

The IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test does not have any sectional time limit. The IIMB DBE entrance test is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes, wherein candidates have to attempt 60 questions. Candidates can switch between sections as per their preference.

Q:   Is there negative marking in IIMB DBE exam?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance exam. The examination will consist of 60 multiple choice questions. Candidates are advised to attempt every question as no marks will be deducted for any wrong answer or not attempted questions.

Q:   Where can I get IIMB DBE syllabus PDF?
A: 

Official IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship syllabus is available in official examination brochure. The IIMB DBE official notification 2026 will be released at dbe.iimb.ac.in April 2026. Candidates can download the Syllabus PDF online soon after the release of the official notification. The IIMB DBE syllabus includes- Quantitative Aptitude (arithmetic, data interpretation), Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension (VARC), and General Knowledge/Current Affairs.

Q:   How can I prepare for IIMB DBE entrance test?
A: 

To prepare for IIMB BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (DBE) entrance test, candidates must focus on concepts and mock tests to improve the score. Some of the key preparation tips are:

  • Understand the IIMB BBA DBE entrance test pattern
  • Focus on high weightage sections
  • Practice for exam with the help of sample papers or mock tests
  • Create a preparation timeline to cover each topic
  • Use best study material to prepare for exam
Q:   Is there a fee concession for reserved categories in IIMB BBA DBE registration fee?
A: 

Yes, students belonging to General category have to pay INR 3000 as the IIMB BBA DBE application fee. The reserved category students, i.e. SC, ST and PwD, get a 50% fee concession. This means, they have to pay INR 1500 as the application fee. 

Q:   What is the sectional time limit in IIMB DBE?
A: 

IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test does not have any sectional time limit. Candidates get 90 minutes to attempt 60 multiple choice questions divided across- Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. Candidates can choose to attempt any section first and switch between sections.

Q:   What is the marking scheme in IIMB DBE?
A: 

IIMB BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test follows the below amrking scheme:

  • Candidate will get one mark for every correct answer
  • No marks will be deducted for any wrong answer
  • No marks will be given for not attempted questions
Q:   How to apply for IIMB DBE entrance test after the regiatration deadline?
A: 

Once the IIMB DBE entrance test 2026 registration window is closed, candidates cannot apply for entrance examination online. IIM Bangalore does not provide the late fee option to apply for exam after the deadline. Candidates who are wanting to take admission to BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship of IIM Bangalore must stay updated with the registration process important dates.

Q:   What is timeline for IIMB DBE entrance test registration?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship online programme can check the important IIMB DBE entrance test 2026 registration timeline below:

EventsDates
IIMB DBE 2026 registration startsThird week of April 2026
Last date to apply for IIMB DBE 2026last week of June 2026
IIMB DBE 2026 entrance examThird week of July 2026
Q:   Where can I get the best books for IIMB DBE to study?
A: 

To prepare for IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship entrance test, candidates can get the IIMB DBE best books online or offline from nearby book stores. Candidates must ensure to check the edition and author name for books.

Q:   What topics are covered in IIMB DBE exam?
A: 

IIMB DBE question paper will include 60 questions from the following areas:

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • General Awareness
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