IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management

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. The admission to the IIM's are provided on the basis of CAT and there are certain reservations in the IIM's including the EWS reservation of 10%. Apart from it, there are other reservations such as PwD, SC, ST, Non-creamy Backward class, OBC. There are no women reservation available. The reservation guidelines that IIMs follow are as follows: 15% of seats at the IIMs are set aside for Scheduled Castes (SC) 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST) 27% for Other Backward Classes from the "non-creamy" layer (NC-OBC).

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% or an equivalent CGPA (45% for those in the SC, ST, or PwD categories) in order to be selected for IIM Bangalore. Admission to IIM Bangalore in 2024 is exclusively through entrance. A valid CAT exam score is required for admission to the flagship programme at IIM Bangalore, the MBA. This is followed by rounds of written ability tests and personal interviews.

International students can apply to IIM Bangalore via the GMAT or GRE, and the Indian students can apply using CAT. The IIM-B exams are administered by IIM Bangalore in order to admit students to PhD and Executive MBA (EPGP) programs. 

CAT (Common Aptitude Test) 2023 was held in the month of November, 2023 and the results are expected to be out in the month of January 2024. However, the answer keys are out and candidates who have attempted for the November examination can check their answers on the official website. They can also submit objections, if any, until December 8^th. For now, the IIM, Bangalore expected CAT cutoff 2023 on the basis of 2022 CAT percentile for different categories is as follows:

·       General- 99

·       EWS- 99

·       OBC- 81.48

·       SC- 70

·       ST- 60

·       PWD- 70

To pursue an MBA at IIM Bangalore, you need to follow a rigorous admission process. Firstly, you must appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) and score competitively, as IIMs primarily consider CAT scores for shortlisting candidates. Once shortlisted, you'll undergo a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) as part of the selection process. IIM Bangalore evaluates candidates based on their academic performance, work experience, CAT score, and performance in the subsequent rounds. It's crucial to showcase leadership skills, analytical ability, and a strong academic and professional background. Stay updated with IIM Bangalore's official website for specific admission criteria, as they may evolve over time.