IIM Bangalore: Admission 2024, Placements, Courses, Cut Off, Eligibility, Rankings

IIM Ahmedabad is viewed as being superior to the one in Bengaluru, which is something distinctive that clearly stands out in many of these debates. And given how much the alumni network and brand value matter, IIM Ahmedabad should be the school of choice since it will provide you with more long-term advantages. This single point leads to the recommendation to select option A.

However, I really doubt that it should be given much weight in comparison or that this particular moment should stand alone as a turning point. Evidently, Ahmedabad was founded prior to Bangalore, and Bangalore began to prioritize privates after the mid-80s. Even so, it may give the more established Iims a tough fight. Currently, Ahmedabad continues to spend a colossal amount of money on branding and marketing. Following Ahmedabad, although considerably behind it, is IIM Bangalore. In comparison to IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta could be thought of as insignificant. The facebook page for IIM Ahmedabad, which has a large number of likes and engages in a lot of online advertising, is a good example of this. Consequently, it is able to preserve that impression. Also intriguingly, Ahmedabad is ranked higher than Bangalore in terms of academic and employer perception in the QS rankings for the MIM category (where the flagship PGP in Management is taken into account). However, because to Bangalore's superior scores in all other categories, Bangalore outranks Ahmedabad in the overall rankings.

Identified for its strong academics, exceptional faculty, tremendous placement records and lively campus life, IIM Bangalore is considered as a top B-School in India. Consistently positioned in the top three by NIRF ranking over the years, it is generally compared with IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta and other non-IIMs such as FMS Delhi. The below-mentioned table reflects the comparison between the three top IIMs and FMS Delhi:

Institute Name	NIRF Ranking 2023 (Management)	Average Package	Course Fee (MBA)
IIM Bangalore	2	INR 35.31 LPA	INR 12.50 Lacs - INR 24.50 lakh
FMS Ahmedabad	1	INR 32.79 LPA	INR 12 Lacs - INR 18.19 lakh
IIM Calcutta	4	INR 35.07 LPA	INR 23.20 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
FMS Delhi	NA	INR 34.10 LPA	INR 2 lakh

The above not only compares and shows why IIM Bangalore is better than the rest but also shows how competitive these other B-Schools are. If an IIM-B aspirant is not able to get into the college, there are other equally good options available.

CAT exam is a national level MBA entrance exam conducted by the IIM. Every year, over 2.3 Lacs candidates apply for it. The CAT score is accepted by the Iims and all top MBA colleges in India. To select the best candidates from over 2.3 Lacs test takers there is a need for tough criteria. That's why, the CAT exam is tougher than other MBA entrance exams. Even though the syllabus of CAT is same as that of other MBA entrance exams, the question paper set by the IIM faculty always has tough questions. Moreover, CAT has sectional time limit for each section which is not there in any other exam expect XAT. Having a time limit for each section adds pressure on candidates to complete solving adequate number of questions in a section within the time limit. If a student is weak in a particular subject, they can't use the time as per their need. CAT's Reading Comprehension passages are long and dense unlike other MBA exams. This is one more reason why most candidates feel CAT is tougher than any other MBA entrance exam.

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of IIM Bangalore students. The domain-wise IIM Bangalore alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

With an average package of INR 33.07 LPA and an NIRF ranking of 2 for its Management courses, E-MBA from IIMs is considered one of the best choices for working professionals who want to improve their knowledge and education level by pursuing a Management degree. Additionally, IIM Bangalore has seen an improving trend in the average package over the years. In 2022, the average package stood at INR 30.09 LPA and INR 26.08 LPA in 2021. 

Students seeking admission to the two-year PGP of IIM Bangalore are required appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT). CAT 2023 (considered for admission to the 2024-26 batch) will take place in November 2023. Candidates who are interested in seeking admission to the 2024-26 batch were able to apply online and register themselves on www.iimcat.ac.in after the CAT registration process is open.

In general, while registering for CAT, candidates must apply for PGP of IIM Bangalore by selecting the option available in the online registration form. The application fee for CAT (General/ OBC category) is INR 2,400. There is no additional cost included to apply for IIM Bangalore.

Read more: CAT application process

IIM Bangalore is known for its MBA or PGP course. The two-year full-time residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in a complex and dynamic global scenario. PGP is one of the most highly placed courses in global rankings and is currently ranked 31st in the Financial Times ranking 2022. At the national level, NIRF ranked IIM-B at the second position for Management education. In terms of placements, IIM-B welcomed a total of 137 companies during IIM Bangalore MBA (PGP and PGP Business Analytics) placements 2022 that together imparted over 660 offers. The average package offered during MBA placements 2022 also stood at INR 33.82 LPA. For more details, check out the verified student reviews to know what others say about IIM Bangalore MBA course.

Students of the two-year PGP in Management have the opportunity to get double degrees by being a part of the Double Degree (DD) programme of IIM Bangalore. During this DD exchange, the selected students study at their home institution in the first academic year and are transferred to the host institution for the second academic year. The institute has collaborated with ESCP Europe Business School (Paris, France), Bocconi University (Milano, Italy) and Hitotsubashi University Business School, School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi University, Japan) for the same.

Yes, IIM Bangalore has collaborated with 90 international partners across 30 countries. Candidates can refer to the table below to know a few collaborations:

IIM Bangalore Collaborations
Yale School of Management	Toulouse Business School, France
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation	McGill and Lancaster University, UK

Aspirants should start preparing for CAT exam at least nine months in before the test date. CAT preparation requires long-term planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. So, the best time to start CAT preparation in March. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into two phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and revision. The CAT syllabus includes the following topics: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences, Questions based on passages, para meaning, order of sentences Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Caselets and Syllogism Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration You can read the following CAT books for exam preparation: 1. CAT Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Gautam Puri 2. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha 3. Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha 4. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma 5. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 6. 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis/ Simon and Schuster 7. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Sharma and Upadhyay 8. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin 9. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma 10. Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit Sinha 11. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Sharma 12. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha.

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Bangalore, the CAT test will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Bangalore are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

• Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
• Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

The global survey report by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) indicates full-time one-year MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA programs appear to be experiencing stronger application growth whereas full-time two-year, part-time, and flexible MBA programs worldwide are indicating declines this year. Executive MBA is suitable for not only working professionals but also for those who want to renew their career prospect after a break and even for fresh graduate who wish to earn a few years experience before going back to pursue a PG degree. And since the duration of these programmes are considerably shorter than full-time MBA courses, managing classes and regular lectures isnt difficult. https://www.shiksha.com/business-management-studies/articles/executive-mba-programmes-offered-by-top-mba-institutes-in-india-blogId-13475

Post Graduate Programme or PGP offered by IIM Bangalore is a two-year full-time residential course. Candidates pursuing PGP from IIM Bangalore are awarded an MBA degree. The programme lasts for six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer project inclusive. 

The course is offered in two specialisations, namely General and Business Analytics. The duration of the course is spread over six trimesters across two years, with a summer project intermediary.

The PGP students of IIM Bangalore are required to earn a minimum of 45 credits and a maximum of 51 credits in elective courses over three terms in their second year. The electives cover a wide array of topics. Mentioned below is a sample list of the electives offered here:

• Social Entrepreneurship 

• Infrastructure Development 

• PPPs and Regulation

• Business Analytics and Intelligence 

• Spreadsheet Model-Business Decision 

• Current Economic Scenario; Indian Economy and Policy Matters for Business

• Global Securities Markets, etc.