IIM Bangalore: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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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. 

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. 

The Real Estate Research Group at IIM Bengaluru in collaboration with the CRE Matrix has planned to introduce India's first scientific model-based commercial rental index. IIM Bangalore is known to frequently get involved in such activities.

IIM Bangalore even arranges cultural fests for students such as Unmaad. The fest has competitions, musical and dance performances, street plays, quizzes, debates, and the grand Unmaad fashion show. Students get to show their talent in these competitions and win awards for their skills and talent.

Offers made during IIM Bangalore PGP placements 2026 and previous two years is presented below:

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.

IIM Bangalore has deep engagements with several international networks. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore India has collaborated with 90 international partner institutions across the world in 30 countries. IIAM Bangalore has developed an extensive International Student Exchange Network to provide cross-cultural exposure and a global perspective to the students. IM Bangalore has collaborated with reputed universities in several countries like Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan. The below-mentioned are IIM Bangalore collaborations:

IIM Bangalore offers an MBA and a few other courses at PG levels in the field of Management. IIM Bangalore admission is entrance-based for all courses. Students are required to go through the national-level entrances and then appear for the institute-level selection rounds for final admission. Check below the eligibility criteria for all IIM Bangalore programmes:

Students have to submit some documents during IIM Bangalore admissions and applications. The general list is as below:

• Class 12 marksheets & Certificate
• UG/PG degree marksheets and Certificate
• Entrance exam scorecard & admit cards
• SOP - if applicable
• Aadhaar card or other identity proof
• Caste certificate - if applicable
• Recommendation letter (for Executive courses)
• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate - if applicable

Students have to meet the IIMB course eligibility to get admission. The eligibility requirements may change depending on the programme and specialisation. The common eligibility is as below:

• IIM Bangalore UG eligibility – Class 12 with relevant subjects
• IIM Bangalore PG eligibility – UG degree in relevant field
• IIM Bangalore PhD eligibility – PG degree in relevant field

A total of 61 offers were accepted during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements 2026. The batch size in 2026 was 73.

No, IIM Bangalore or any other IIMs do not offer reservation of seats to the students. However, the qualifying criteria for General and reserved categories are comparatively different. Please find below the category-wise qualifying cutoff required by all candidates.

 The PGPEM is a two-year weekend MBA course for working professionals. It is designed for working mid-level and senior executives with a minimum of four years of work experience after graduationThe programme is designed in a way that the classes are scheduled on weekends over two years, enabling working professionals to attend, without taking a break in their careers. Graduates with a minimum of 50% aggregate and at least four years of work experience after graduation are eligible to apply for the same.

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. 

Candidates selected for MBA course based on their Class 10, Class 12, CAT qualifying and CAT final cutoff are called for further selection rounds, such as the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. A commutative score is then calculated based on the performance of the candidates in all the aforementioned parameters. Similarly for other courses, applicants who meet the set eligibility need to go through the institute-specific selection process and get shortlisted. After completion of the selection rounds, a category-wise merit list is released based on the Final Composite Score. The provisional admission offers are made accordingly, adhering to the reservation norms. 

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

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: