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IIM Bangalore Highlights 2026

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Q:   Can I join IIM Bangalore after Class 12?
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It is not possible to join IIM Bangalore directly after Class 12 since the institute mostly offers postgraduate and doctoral level programmes in the field of Management. However, a student who has completed his/ her Class 12 can complete the final graduation and then look out for admission to IIM-B. 

The institute offers MBA, Executive MBA, and other courses at PG, doctoral and certificate level courses in the field of Management. Interested applicants are required to go through the national-level entrances and then appear for the institute-level selection rounds for final admission. Admission to the flagship course, i.e. MBA of IIM Bangalore is based on a valid score in the CAT exam, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) round. IIM Bangalore offers admission to Indian students via CAT and international students via GMAT/ GRE. IIM Bangalore conducts IIM-B tests for admission to Executive MBA (EPGP) and PhD courses. 

Q:   Are there any security protocols for the safety of students at IIM Bangalore?
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IIM Bangalore takes care of the safety and security of students. There is an Anti-ragging Policy in place for students. Now and then these policies are updated to keep students safe and secure as much as possible. There are CCTV cameras installed in the college and strict actions are taken against those who try to break these policies. 

Q:   Are there any sports opportunities after taking admission in IIM Bangalore?
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Yes, IIM Bangalore students get a chance to take part in various sports activities. Games play a very crucial part in the lives of the IIM Bangalore students. There are various competitions arranged by the college such as swimming competitions, badminton tournaments, and others. 

IIM Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026

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MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
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Graduation : 50 %
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B.Sc.(2 courses)
10+2 : 60 %
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BBA(1 course)
10+2 : 60 %
Exams : IIMB DBE
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Q:   What is the CAT cutoff required to get into IIM Bangalore?
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IIM Bangalore considers two kinds of CAT scores for MBA admission - Qualifying and Final score. Qualifying CAT score is the minimum sectional and overall CAT score used to shortlist students for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Candidates above minimum cutoffs in the sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank and having a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT are considered for the next stage. The final CAT score is cutoffs are the basis of which the candidates are called for final selection after the AWT and PI rounds are over. 

Q:   What is the fee for MBA at IIM Bangalore?
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At the postgraduate level, IIM Bangalore offers MBA courses to students. The total tuition fee for the MBA is INR 12.5 lakh - INR 24.5 lakh. This fee is exclusive of the admission fee, and several other charges. Students must pay the total tuition fee in time to avoid the late fee charges. For complete fee details visit the official website of the college. 

Q:   Does IIM Bangalore consider 12th marks?
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No matter how much a student secures in Class 12, IIM Bangalore, while shortlisting candidates for MBA follows a normalization process and gives weightage to all exam scores, i.e., Class 10, Class 12 or graduation. The process of normalisation is explained below:

  1. For IIM Bangalore PGP admission, a shortlist will be prepared comprising the names of candidates who have secured a pre-determined minimum score on all sections of CAT.
  2. All the subsequent processing, standardization and selection are limited to candidates selected to the first short list alone. Therefore, the CAT score alone is used as the basis for arriving at the first short list
  3. For all candidates in the first shortlist, a candidate’s percentage scores in the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams are adjusted by dividing each such score by the 90th percentile score obtained in that board. For this purpose, the database of Class 10 and Class 12 scores of all CAT applicants of the past two years is used for identifying the 90th percentile score for each Class 10 and Class 12 scores board.

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The best IIM in India, with great industrial exposure.
Placements: Placements were totally amazing, and I was quite satisfied with the placements via IIM Bangalore. Students got the best industrial exposure here in Bangalore. The average package size was 13 LPA, and the maximum package offered was 45 LPA. Internships opportunities were provided to students in their first year itself.
Infrastructure: Best-in-class infrastructure and amazing amenities were provided by the college. The campus life at IIM Bangalore was amazing, with youth fests, fairs, and cultural programs organized by the college on a regular basis. Sports facilities and opportunities were given to students, and the food quality in the mess and canteen was average.
Faculty: Teachers were well-experienced and dedicated to their duties. They were very helpful and polite towards students. Faculty members at IIM Bangalore were selected from top candidates all over India. Their teaching style was relatable to the corporate sector, the curriculum was totally relevant, and the passing percentage was 45%.
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Absolutely satisfied facilities and have great faculty, good placements in 2024.
Placements: Many companies based out in South India visit, covering every sector, including food processing, tech, and consultancy, with Bangalore City having a huge impact. The entrepreneurship cell of IIPM is gaining significant momentum, which is reflected in many students opting for entrepreneurship.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure of this college are really good and include great labs. There is also an air-conditioned library with a capacity for 2,400 students, and all the necessary books are available. Hostel infrastructure includes very sound facilities, including 2 BHK rooms, full-time Wi-Fi, laundry, and security facilities.
Faculty: It had a mixture of fresh and experienced faculty. People with domain knowledge and with experience in the respective field was present. Faculty were very much approachable in terms of solving your difficulties and exam structure is divided into 2 years. In the first year, the entire basics of each specialization is taught. We had a trimester system with 3 end-term exams in a year and each semester had 5-6 subjects.
Other: Yes, I aced a personal interview from the admission cell and on the first day, we got the orientation program with the faculty members as well as college senior management.
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Placements: Above 40% of students are placed from my course. The highest package offered for this course is 17 LPA, and the lowest is 4 LPA. Top recruiting companies hiring students in this college. The percentage of student internships is greater than 30%.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in this course are nice. Wi-Fi, classrooms as well a library are available for students. Canteen food in my college is good. Medical facilities are available in college. Sports and games facilities are also available.
Faculty: Teachers in my course are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. All teachers have greater teaching quality. Course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams in this course are easy therefore pass percentage is more than 50%.
Other: I chose this course to learn the facts and knowledge about this course. Nothing needs to be improved. Festivals are so well celebrated in the college. Scholarships are available for students in the college.
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Everything, including faculty, placements, and facilities, is of top quality at this college.
Placements: IIM Bangalore is one of the top management colleges in the country. At this college, 100% of students get placements for our course. The average package offered in this college was 8-13 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Capgemini, Cognizant, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Goldman Sachs, etc., for our course. All the students get internship opportunities at our college with a handsome stipend.
Infrastructure: The campus of IIM Bangalore is very big, and the infrastructure of the college is top-notch. All the facilities are given to the students, and the quality of this is very good. Wi-Fi, labs, canteen, sports complex, auditoriums, halls, etc., are available on the campus. The hostel facility is also good. The food in the mess is good to eat. The rooms are furnished and big enough.
Faculty: This college has both guest and permanent faculty. The faculty at this college is highly qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is good enough. All the training is given by the college professors. The course curriculum of this college is relevant, making the students industry-ready. The exams at the college are of a hard difficulty level.
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Really good infrastructure & teachers.
Placements: There were approximately 90% of students placed in my course. The highest and lowest packages offered were 15 and 7 LPA respectively. Top companies such as Amazon and TCS recruited from my course. There were eighty percent of students who got internships in many companies such as Amazon and Accenture. Companies offer internships to students for roles such as Tally and MS Office Word.
Infrastructure: The college provides many facilities such as Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, and a library. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. The labs are also well-equipped and provide all the necessary materials. The classrooms are very huge and can accommodate all the students comfortably. Projectors are also available in the classrooms. The library is also huge and has all types of books. In my hostel, variety of quality food is available. The quality of all food is very good in the mess and the food is prepared hygienically. Sports and games are also available in the college. The college provides many types of games and sports such as cricket, badminton, and indoor and outdoor games.
Faculty: The teachers are well educated, knowledgeable and they provide solutions to every problem. Their teaching quality is very good. They are very friendly in nature. The college also helps students with industrial visits. In every semester students go for industrial visits. The semester exams are difficult. However, with the help of faculty members, students can crack the exams easily and get good marks. Most students pass the exams with a percentage above 70.
Other: After my graduation, I chose this programme because this course is difficult and I love to do things which are difficult . The best thing about my course is that they improve decision making and skills. I think there is no need to improve anything in my course. Events are held by the college which is very good for students, Campus is very well furnished, Wi-Fi connectivity is also good and high-speed internet is provided in all campus. Scholarship is also available but only to those students who can crack the college entrance exam and get good marks. Extra activities are also done by the college which is very good for all the students.
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Placements: Approximately 65% of students were placed in our course. The highest salary package offered was 2 crore. The lowest salary package offered was 20 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Google, Microsoft, Infosys, etc. Around 55% of students got internships in Infosys.
Infrastructure: In this college, the infrastructure was very good. It provides a Wi-Fi room, playground, badminton court, and tennis courts. The classrooms were technologically advanced. All classes provide digital cameras. The hostel room was available, and I lived in block A. The hostel maid took good care of the students.
Faculty: Faculty members were good. They were well qualified and they were the top teachers in India. They had extraordinary skills for teaching students. The exams were tough, but if students study with sincere and full dedication then they can easily crack the exams with good marks.
Other: I opted for MBA because of my interest in it from a good institute so I researched on Google and I got this institute a good option for me. Moreover in the institute every year an annual fest was held where students participate in different competitions including debate competitions, dance, and singing. I also participated in the dance competition, and our team won the 2nd prize with a cash prize of Rs 60,000. I am satisfied with this college.
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IIM Bangalore Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the top IIM ranking in 2023?
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According to the NIRF Ranking 2023, IIM Ahmedabad has been at first position under the Management category. Check the following table to know the NIRF ranking 2023 for top IIMs:

College Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

IIM Ahmedabad

1

IIM Bangalore

2

IIM Kozhikode

3

IIM Calcutta

4

IIM Delhi

5

Q:   What is the rank of IIM Bangalore in QS 2023?
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IIM Bangalore has been ranked 37 under the ‘Masters in Management’ category by the QS World Ranking 2023. In addition to this, IIMB has been ranked at 61 position under the World University Ranking by Subject by the QS 2023 Ranking. Talking about the other international ranking bodies, IIM Bangalore has bagged 52 rank under the Global MBA category. It can be concluded that IIMB ranking 2023 has shown an improving trend when compared to FT 2022 ranking.

Q:   What is the 2024 ranking for MBA programme at IIM Bangalore?
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NIRF has released the 2024 rankings for several categories, including ‘Management’. Under this category, IIM-B has been ranked #2. The institute has consistently been one of India's top management schools for several years. The below table contains the past year's IIM-B ranking trend:

Ranking Body

2023

2024

NIRF

2

2

Business Today

3

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IIM Bangalore Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
32.61 LPA
Executive MBA/PGDM
33.1 LPA

Top Recruiters

American Express
pwc
McKinseyCompany
Amazon
Zomato
Kotak Mahindra Bank
KPMG
Aditya Birla Group
EXL Services
Lodha
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Q:   Does IIM Bangalore offer 100% placements?
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The placement rate recorded during PGP and PGPBA placements 2025 was 100%. Further, the batch placement record for PGP and EPGP programs over the past three years is presented below:

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PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Offers made

606

572

660

Companies visited

164

163

177

Students opting out of placement

NA

1

7

Total students

512

517

602

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EPGP Placement Statistics (2023)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2024)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2025)

Companies visited

27

29

31

Offers made

70

70

72

Total students

75

75

82

Students opted out

2

2

3

Q:   What has been the placement trend at IIM Bangalore over the past few years?
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The key highlights of IIM Bangalore placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 35.31 LPA

INR 35.92 LPA

INR 34.88 LPA

Median package

INR 33 LPA

INR 32.5 LPA

INR 32.61 LPA

Offers made

606

572

660

Companies visited

164

163

177

PPOs made / accepted

291 / 209

247 / 203

263 / 208

Lateral placement offers made / accepted

94 / 82

83 / 71

100 / 89

International offers

14

29

22

Students opting out of placement

NA

1

7

Total students

512

517

602

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EPGP Placement Statistics (2023)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2024)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 33.07 LPA

INR 34.33 LPA

INR 35.5 LPA

Median package

INR 32.21 LPA

INR 33 LPA

INR 33.1 LPA

Companies visited

27

29

31

Offers made

70

70

72

Total students

75

75

82

Students opted out

2

2

3

Q:   What is the salary package offered during IIM Bangalore placement drive?
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The salary package offered during IIM Bangalore placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 35.31 LPA

INR 35.92 LPA

INR 34.88 LPA

Median package

INR 33 LPA

INR 32.5 LPA

INR 32.61 LPA

Particulars

EPGP Placement Statistics (2023)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2024)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 33.07 LPA

INR 34.33 LPA

INR 35.5 LPA

Median package

INR 32.21 LPA

INR 33 LPA

INR 33.1 LPA

IIM Bangalore Cut off 2025

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Q:   How much cutoff do I need to get into the E-MBA programme of IIM-B?
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IIM Bangalore does not release the official cutoff or score required by the students for admission to its E-MBA programme. Selection is based on multiple parameters such as past academics, work experience, GMAT/GRE score, among other factors. However, as per the official E-MBA brochure of the institute, students who got admission in the 2023-24 batch had a score ranging between 620 and 770 in GMAT. Hence, those with a score ranging between these digits can expect getting a call from IIM-B for E-MBA.

Q:   What score is needed in CAT to get admission in IIM Bangalore?
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Unlike other IIM's, IIM Bangalore gave very high weightage to previous academic performance over CAT score. Your previous academic profile looks well and good to get a call for GD/PI if you score 97+ percentile in CAT. All the best.
Q:   What was the overall NIRF 2023 score secured by IIM Bangalore?
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IIM Bangalore has secured an overall NIRF score of 80.89. In the Graduation Outcome parameter, the institute has scored 99.11. In addition to this, IIM Bangalore has scored 90.38 and 72.83 in Teaching Learning & Resources and Outreach and Inclusivity parameters, respectively. IIB has secured second rank under the 'Management' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. 

IIM Bangalore Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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30 Nov '25
CAT 2025 exam
Dec '25
CAT 2025 result announcementTentative
10 Oct '25 - 20 Jan '26
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Q:   How can I get admission to IIM Bangalore?
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To get admission in IIM Bangalore, studnets are required to fulfil the admission criteria of the desired programme. 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 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.

Q:   Can an average student get into an IIM?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is it easy to get admission in IIM Bangalore?
A: 

Yes, IIM Bangalore admissions are easy for dedicated and hardworking students. The mode of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Bengaluru course admissions is online. IIM Bangalore admission to various postgraduate and PhD programmes is based on national-level entrance examinations. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore India accepted entrance exams are GATE, CAT, and UGC NET.

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₹ 32.61 LPA₹ 20 L - 26 L#2 NIRF, 2025
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₹ 20 LPA - 31.58 LPA₹ 12 L - 25 L#1 NIRF, 2025
₹ 13 LPA₹ 22 L#30 Business Today, 2024
₹ 13 LPA - 15 LPA₹ 5.1 L - 21.45 L#43 NIRF, 2025
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Q:   Is IIM Bangalore as good as IIM Ahmedabad?
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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.

Q:   What makes CAT tougher than other MBA entrance exams?
A: 

Common Admission Test or CAT is a national-level management aptitude test conducted by IIM for admission to MBA. Each year, over 2.3 Lacs candidates take the CAT exam, which is accepted by the IIMs and top MBA colleges in India. It is important to apply strict selection criteria to identify the top candidates among them. That's why, the CAT exam is tougher than other MBA entrance exams. Even though the syllabus of CAT is the same as that of other MBA entrance exams, the question paper set by the IIM faculty always has tough questions. Moreover, CAT has a sectional time limit for each section which is not there in any other exam except XAT.

Q:   Is IIM Bangalore affordable than IIM Trichy?
A: 

IIM Bangalore and IIM Trichy both are NIRF ranked Management colleges of India. The fee of IIMs differs from one another. Below is the fee comparison of IIM Bangalore with IIM Trichy:

IIMsTotal Tuition Fee
IIM Bangalore MBAINR 12.5 Lacs - INR 24.5 lakh
IIM Trichy MBAINR 11.8 Lacs - INR 19.5 lakh

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Q:   What is the admission process for Executive MBA at IIM Bangalore?
A: 

Admission to EPGP course is based on  GRE/ GMAT/ IIMB Test scores. Candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and PI round on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience. An intensive one-year residential programme leading to an MBA, admission to this course is provided to students who qualify all the selection rounds. More highlights regarding IIM Bangalore E-MBA admission are as follows:

Particulars

Admission Highlights (2023)

Course duration

1-year

Seat intake*

75

Total fee*

INR 23 lakh

Eligibility criteria

- A graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% aggregate or equivalent for SC/ ST/ PwD).

- Those who have not undergone any UG degree but completed their CA/ ICWA/ CS after Class 12 are also eligible. The requirement of minimum percentage marks /CGPA remains the same as mentioned above.

- Minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience as of March 31 of the year of admission after completion of graduation

- A valid GMAT or GRE score

Selection criteria

Academic record, GMAT/GRE scores, quality of work experience, PI and WAT

Q:   Is it mandatory to meet the sectional cutoff in CAT for admission to IIM Bangalore?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to IIM Bangalore MBA course must appear for CAT. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the sectional and overall CAT cutoff to be eligible for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds for final admission to IIM Bangalore. For IIM Bangalore MBA admission, students need to meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut offs. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Bangalore must score above the 90 percentile in CAT exam. IIM Bangalore does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam. Therefore, the students must aim to score above 90 percentile.

Q:   What is the CAT exam cutoff required to get admission to IIM Bangalore?
A: 

The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.

  • General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
  • NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
  • ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
  • PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)
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Q:   Which has better hostel facility-IIM Bangalore or IIM Ahmedabad?
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A comparison of hostel facilities in top IIMs based on hostel fee and occupancy is mentioned below:

Institute Name

Hostel Fee

Occupancy

IIM BangaloreINR 80,000 (plus INR 30,000 mess charges/ month)Single
IIM AhmedabadINR 1.76 lakhSingle 
IIM CalcuttaINR 1.8 lakhSingle 

NOTE: The fee is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   Does IIM Bangalore have hostel?
A: 

IIM Bengaluru has 16 hostel blocks, one executive block and the executive accommodation at the Management Development Center. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Both the in-campus hostels have single occupancy. 

Hostel Facilities

  • 24x7 internet connectivity
  • Fully-automatic washing machines
  • Hair saloon
  • Music room
  • Student-run library
  • Recreation room
  • Laundry and ironing services
  • Intercom facility
  • Guest room facility
Q:   How is the hostel life at IIM Bangalore?
A: 

Hostel life at IIM Bangalore is a complete experience for students. All students are provided with on-campus housing in well-appointed single rooms in the IIMB hostels. IIM Bengaluru has 16 hostel blocks, one executive block and the executive accommodation at the Management Development Center. Sports facilities, library, mess services gives a complete breather to students. The sports facility is well-equipped and every sport is available inside the campus except only a few games like swimming, squash, etc. 

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IIM Bangalore FAQs

Q:   What is the application fee for courses other than MBA at IIM-B?
A: 

The application fee for MBA, E-MBA, PhD and PGPEM are tabulated below:

Course Name

Application fee

PGP (via CAT)

INR 2,400

Executive MBA

INR 3,000

PhD 

INR 1,000 (1 area) and INR 1,500 (2 areas) (GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF-NET) Application fee plus IIMB Test Fee- INR 2,000 (1 area), INR 2,500 (2 areas)

PGPEM

INR 1,500

Q:   Does IIM Bangalore accepts CAT score for Executive MBA admission?
A: 

IIM Bangalore accepts GMAT/ GRE to provide admission to the EPGP course. Candidates qualifying for any of the two entrance exams can apply for the E-PGP course. Check out the eligibility given below:

1. Graduation in any discipline with a 50% or equivalent CGPA

2. Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories must have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA

3. Applicants who have not pursued any bachelor's degree but completed their CA/ ICWA/ CS after Class 12 are also eligible to apply

Q:   What is the placement scenario at IIM Bangalore?
A: 

The key highlights of IIMB placement 2025 for PGP and EPGP programs are presented below:

Particulars

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 34.88 LPA

Median package

INR 32.61 LPA

Offers made

660

Companies visited

177

PPOs made / accepted

263 / 208

Lateral placement offers made / accepted

100 / 89

International offers

22

Students opting out of placement

7

Total students

602

Particulars

EPGP Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 35.5 LPA

Median package

INR 33.1 LPA

Companies visited

31

Offers made

72

Total students

82

Students opted out

3

Q:   What is the overall median package offered during IIM Bangalore placements?
A: 

The overall median package offered during IIM Bangalore placements 2025 and previous two years are presented below:

Course  

Median Package (2023)

Median Package (2024)

Median Package (2025)

PGP and PGPBA

INR 33 LPA

INR 32.5 LPA

INR 32.61 LPA

EPGP

INR 32.21 LPA

INR 33 LPA

INR 33.1 LPA

Q:   Which companies generally participate during IIM Bangalore placements?
A: 

The list of top recruiters that visited the campus during PGP final placements 2025 is presented below:

Company Name

PGP Offers (2025)

Accenture Strategy

75

Boston Consulting Group

25

TCS Management Consulting

24

American Express

20

Bain & Company

17

PwC

16

EY Parthenon India

15

McKinsey & Company

14

Rubber King

9

Amazon

8

Zomato

8

Kearney

7

Kotak Mahindra Bank

6

KPMG

6

Aditya Birla Group

5

EXL Services

5

Kraft Heinz

5

Lodha Group

5

Pine Labs

5

Vmock

5

Q:   What is the average package offered in recent past during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements?
A: 

The average package offered in recent past during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements 2025 and previous two years is presented below:

Course  

Average Package (2023)

Average Package (2024)

Average Package (2025)

EPGP

INR 33.07 LPA

INR 34.33 LPA

INR 35.5 LPA

Q:   Which is the best IIM in 2023?
A: 

IIM Ahmedabad has been consistently ranked 1 by multiple prestigious ranking bodies such as NIRF and Outlook, among others. Talking about the international ranking, Financial Times has ranked IIMA at 51 position under the ‘Global MBA’ category. Candidates can check the IIM Ahmedabad QS World Ranking for the last two years in the following table:

College Name

QS WUR 2022

QS WUR 2023

IIM Ahmedabad

65

53

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIM Bangalore PGP placements?
A: 

The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIM Bangalore PGP placements 2025 is presented below:

Sectors

PGP Placement Distribution (2025)

Consulting

41%

IT Software/Analytics/Product Management

13%

Finance/Banking/Investments

13%

Ecommerce/Payments/Telecom/Logistics

12%

Manufacturing/ Construction/ Energy/ Infrastructure

6%

FMCG/Retail

6%

Conglomerates

4%

Healthcare/Education

4%

Q:   What is the hostel fee of IIM Bangalore?
A: 

IIM Bangalore Hostel fees are INR 80,000 for a single student and INR 3.76 lakh for family accommodation. IIM Bangalore students are provided with accommodation on campus in a well-appointed single room in the hostels. IIM-B has 16 hostel blocks, one executive block, and executive accommodation at the Management Development Centre, popularly known as MDC. Twenty-four-hour Internet connectivity, fully automatic washing machines, a hair salon, a music room, a student-run library, a recreation room, and a store on the hostel premises are standard features. Laundry and ironing services, an intercom facility, and a guest room facility for visitors are also provided.

Q:   Is it hard to get a seat in IIM Bangalore?
A: 

Yes, IIM Bangalore is one of the toughest business schools to get admission to, and every year, even CAT 99+ percentilers miss out on a call from the institute. IIM Bangalore uses multiple parameters, namely academic performance as well as candidates' scores in CAT/GMAT to select candidates for the PGP programme. IIMB adopts a two-phase selection process and accordingly, these selection criteria are applied in two phases. The first phase of the process is applied to all eligible candidates who appear for CAT to determine candidates to be called for a personal interview (PI). Candidates selected for the PI process will be additionally required to take a Writing Ability Test (WAT).

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIM Bangalore summer placements?
A: 

Consulting sector emerged as the top sector wherein 282 offers were made during ther summer placement drive for the PGP batch of 2025-27. It was followed by Finance, E-Commerce and IT / Analytics / Product sectors wherein 86, 55 and 52 offers. 

The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIM Bangalore PGP summer placements 2024-26 batch is presented below:

Sectors

PGP and PGPBA Sumer Placement Distribution (2024-26 Batch)

Consulting

38%

Finance/Banking/Investments

15%

IT Software/Analytics/Product Management

11%

FMCG/Retail

10%

Manufacturing/ Construction/ Energy/ Infrastructure

9%

Ecommerce/Payments/Telecom

9%

Conglomerates

5%

Healthcare

2%

Foundations/Education

1%

Q:   Who are the top recruiters during IIM Bangalore PGP summer placements?
A: 

Companies such as Accenture, BCG and Bain & Company were the top recruiters from the Consulting sector during PGP summer placement drive for the 2025-27 batch. From the Finance sector, top recruiters included Goldman Sachs and HSBC Bank. From the FMCG sector, HUL was the top recruiter. 

Q:   What is the success rate of campus placements at IIM Bangalore?
A: 

The success rate of IIM Bangalore PGP and EPGP placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024)

PGP and PGPBA Placement Statistics (2025)

Offers made

606

572

660

Companies visited

164

163

177

Students opting out of placement

NA

1

7

Total students

512

517

602

Particulars

EPGP Placement Statistics (2023)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2024)

EPGP Placement Statistics (2025)

Companies visited

27

29

31

Offers made

70

70

72

Total students

75

75

82

Students opted out

2

2

3

Q:   What is the average package offered during IIM Bangalore placements?
A: 

The course-wise average package offered during IIM Bangalore placements over the past three years is presented below:

Course  

Average Package (2023)

Average Package (2024)

Average Package (2025)

PGP and PGPBA

INR 35.31 LPA

INR 35.92 LPA

INR 34.88 LPA

EPGP

INR 33.07 LPA

INR 34.33 LPA

INR 35.5 LPA

Q:   Does IIM Bangalore offer good internships in the FMCG sector?
A: 

A total of 45 offers were made in the FMCG sector and 15 companies visited during PGP summer placement drive for the 2025-27 batch. Earlier, the summer placement distribution recorded in the FMCG sector for PGP and PGPBA batch of 2024-26 was 10%.

Q:   What is the summer placement record at IIM Bangalore?
A: 

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:

Particulars

PGP and PGPBA Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch)

PGP and PGPBA Summer Placement Statistics (2023-25 Batch)

PGP and PGPBA Summer Placement Statistics (2024-26 Batch)

Total students

530

604

606

Total offers

539

602

601

Students opted out

1

03

05

Companies visited

NA

171

140

Q:   Why choose IIM Bangalore executive MBA course?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the application fees for IIM Bangalore?
A: 

IIM Bangalore application fees vary based on the course. Students need to pay the fees as specifed to complete the application process. The application fee for MBA, E-MBA, and PGPEM is tabulated below:

Course Name

Application fee

PGP (via CAT)

INR 2,400

Executive PGP

INR 5,000 for Round 1 and INR 7,000 for Round 3

PGPEM

INR 1,500

 

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