Discontinued(Sept 2025)- Enlightened Leadership (Batch-2) 

at IIM Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road

The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

• Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
• Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
• Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
• Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

The key highlights of IIM Bangalore placements over the past three years are presented below:

No, candidates are not required to opt for the Mathematics subject in their Class 12 board exams to qualify for BSc (Hons) admissions at IIM Bangalore.

Instead, candidates are required to have Mathematics in their Class 10 board exams. To be eligible for BSc (Hons) admissions, candidates need to clear the Mathematics subject with a minimum aggregate of 60% in Class 10. 

The aggregate of other subjects in Class 10 board exams is irrelevant to BSc (Hons) admissions at IIM Bangalore.

No, candidates cannot get direct admissions into the BSc (Hons) courses offered by IIM Bangalore. Candidates need to clear any one state/national level exam such as the CUET-UG or JEE Mains in order to qualify for the IIM Bangalore BSc (hons) admissions. candidates can also appear for the IIMB Entrance Test to qualify if they miss the registrations for the aforementioned exams.

There is no mention of provisional admissions to the BSc (Hons) courses at IIM Bangalore. Candidates who wish to try applying for provisional admissions need to contact the admission desk of IIM Bangalore to confirm the same. If provisional admissions are allowed, candidates can only get final seat allotment once the candidates have submitted their Class 12 board exam result.

CAT is a highly competitive exam which is a must-have for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach is essential for admission to MBA courses in India, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Bangalore is as follows:

• Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern
• Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check VARC questions with answers.
• Choose the right reference book
• Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download for FREE!
• Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes

Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.

A total of 177 companies participated during IIM Bangalore PGP placements 2025. Some of the top recruiters included Accenture Strategy, BCG and TCS Management Consulting that made 75, 25 and 24 offers in 2025.

282 offers were made and 23 companies visited the campus from the Consulting sector during the summer placement drive for the PGP batch of 2025-27. 

The key highlights of IIM Bangalore PGP Summer Placements over the past three batch are presented below:

To be selected in IIM Bangalore, candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% or an equivalent CGPA (45% for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category). IIM Bangalore admission 2024 is completely entrance-based. Admission to the flagship course, i.e., the MBA of IIM Bangalore, is based on a valid score in the CAT exam, followed by a personal interview (PI) and written ability test (What) round. IIM Bangalore offers admission to Indian students via CAT and international students via GMAT/GRE. IIM Bangalore conducts the IIM-B tests for admission to Executive MBA (EPGP) and PhD courses.

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore offers several courses across the stream of management at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. The courses at IIM Bangalore include, BSc, BBA, MBA/ PGDM, Executive MBA/ PGDM, PhD, Certificate courses, etc.