Welcome to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), a beacon of excellence in management education. Established in 1973, IIMB stands tall among the premier business schools not only in India but also globally. Founded by the visionary Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, along with a consortium of government and industry leaders, IIMB was created with the aim of nurturing future leaders and entrepreneurs
Nestled in the vibrant city of Bangalore, known as India’s Silicon Valley, IIMB benefits from its dynamic surroundings, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Its lush green campus sprawls over 100 acres, providing an enriching environment for learning and growth. With a relentless commitment to academic rigor, industry relevance, and societal impact, IIMB has consistently ranked among the top management institutions worldwide, attracting bright minds and corporate giants alike.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY IIM BANGALORE
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) offers a diverse range of academic and executive programs tailored to different career stages. Here is a comprehensive list of the programs offered:
- Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP): The flagship two-year, full-time residential MBA program designed to integrate theoretical learning with real-world business exposure.
- Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGP-BA): A two-year, full-time residential MBA program focusing on providing students with the skills required to solve business and public policy problems using analytics.
- Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP): An intensive one-year, full-time residential MBA program designed for experienced professionals with 5 to 15 years of work experience.
- Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM): A two-year weekend MBA program specifically designed for working professionals who want to upgrade their management skills without leaving their jobs.
- Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM): A unique program aimed at senior government officers and professionals from social, infrastructure, and private sectors to strengthen public policy and managerial skills.
IIM Bangalore: Eligibility Criteria
The basic criteria for applying to the programme include one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA). Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent
CGPA. - A completed professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA(CMA)/FIAI).
The candidate also needs a Common Admission Test (CAT) score that is valid on the date of application submission.
IIM Bangalore: MA/MBA Admission Process 2026
Required documents
The documents to be submitted as part of the application process are listed below. Please ensure that all the documents
submitted are complete in all respects.
- 10th board, 12th board and bachelor’s degree transcripts
- Bachelor’s degree certificate / provisional degree certificate (if applicable)
- Bonafide certificate (for candidates studying in final year)
- Professional degree transcripts (if applicable)
- Professional degree certificate (if applicable)
- Statement of purpose
- Work experience letters, first and last payslips (if applicable)
- SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Relevant disability certificate and UDID Card for persons with disability (PwD)
Reference letters
Submission of TWO (online) reference letters is mandatory. Candidates must provide details (email id and contact
details) of two persons as referees in the on-line application. References should preferably be from an employer (current
or past) or from a teacher in an academic institution where the candidate has studied. References will have to be submitted
online by the referees directly on or before the stipulated last date for submission of application. References are a part
of the application, and the application can be submitted only after the “Reference” section is complete. No separate
extension will be allowed for submission of references. References cannot be received/submitted separately.
Application process: Stage I
The PGP admission process at IIMB starts with the submission of the online application form.
Presentation of employment claims that are false will be dealt with severely. A candidate who is found to have
provided incorrect information about work experience will not be considered further for admission.
Furthermore, the candidate will be barred from applying to any programme at IIMB for the next 3 years.
Based on the pre-PI score, a certain number of candidates from each category are selected for the next stage in the
admission process.
Application process: Stage II
The second stage of the admissions process at IIMB consists of a personal interview (PI) and a Written Ability Test
(WAT) where candidates will be required to write a note.
For all candidates called for interviews, the weights for the parameters at the post-PI stage are as follows :
Personal interview = 40, WAT = 10, CAT = 25 , 10th board score = 5, 12th board score = 5, Bachelor’s
score = 5, Work Experience / Professional Course = 10. The 25 points for CAT are derived from the
performance in each of the three sections as follows: Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC) – 8.75
points, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 10 points, and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) –
6.25 points.
Final offers of admission to candidates from each category will be made strictly on the basis of the post-PI scores.
- The PI and the WAT will happen on the same day and in the same location. The duration of the WAT is approximately 30 minutes. The WAT will be evaluated based on the content and style of the note.
- The work experience weight assigned while computing the Pre-PI score is scaled down from 10 to 5 during the post PI process to arrive at the composite score. This work experience score will be multiplied by the quality of experience score where the latter will be evaluated on a 5 point scale (0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2) by each member of the interview panel. The average quality of work experience score will be multiplied by the pre-PI work experience score to arrive at a revised weighted work experience score.
Pre-PI Scoring Framework
The following criteria and weightages apply to candidates selected for the first shortlist. This pre-PI (Personal Interview) score determines eligibility for the subsequent selection stage.
Component Weightage Breakdown
The maximum attainable pre-PI score is 100 points, distributed across six primary categories:
| Evaluation Component | Maximum Weight |
|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) | 55 |
| 10th Board Examination | 10 |
| 12th Board Examination | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree Score | 10 |
| Work Experience / Professional Certification | 10 |
| Gender Diversity | 5 |
CAT Sectional Breakdown
The 55 points allocated to CAT performance are further subdivided by section:
- Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC): 19 points
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): 21 points
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA): 15 points
Academic and Professional Guidelines
Normalization and COVID Adjustments
All academic scores (10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s) undergo a normalization process.
- Missing Scores: If a candidate lacks 10th, 12th, or Bachelor’s scores due to COVID-19 related cancellations, those weights are redistributed proportionally among the remaining evaluation components.
- Incomplete Degrees: For Bachelor’s scores, intermediate results are considered only if the final graduation score is currently pending.
Professional Certifications
Candidates holding a completed Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost Accounting (ICWA), or Company Secretary (CS) certification are eligible for weightage under the professional course category. These scores are normalized upon completion of the final year.
Work Experience Calculation
Work experience is evaluated based on the total number of months (x) completed up to July 2026:
- Less than 36 months: Score = 10x / 36
- 36 months or more: Score = 10 (Full marks)
Exclusions: The following are not counted toward work experience:
- Internships (pursued during or after study).
- Apprenticeships or articleships (e.g., CA articleship).
- Unpaid work or volunteer positions.
Note: For candidates possessing both professional certifications and work experience, the higher of the two scores is utilized for the final calculation.
Standardization Methodology
To ensure fairness across different boards and disciplines, raw scores (val) are converted into standardized scores, truncated between 0 and the component weight (wt), using the following formula:
Standardized Score = Max [0, min {wt, wt/2 + ((val – mean) / sd) * wt / 6}]
- val: Candidate’s raw score
- mean: Average score of the population
- sd: Standard deviation of the population
- wt: Maximum weight assigned to the component
Please note: The Gender Diversity component (5 points) is utilized exclusively for the pre-PI score and does not carry over to the final selection stage.
PGP 2026-28 Admission Guidelines and Cut-offs
Reservation Policy
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) strictly adheres to the reservation norms mandated by law. The institute provides designated seats for the following categories:
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC)
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Legal Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from the admission process for the PGP Batch 2026-28 are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located within the territorial limits of the city of Bangalore only.
Annexure I: CAT 2025 Cut-off Percentiles
The table below outlines the minimum percentile requirements for the first shortlist based on CAT 2025 performance. Please note that these are qualifying criteria; candidates called for interviews typically possess scores significantly higher than these minimums.
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 65 | 75 |
| EWS | 65 | 70 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 60 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Important Note
The percentiles listed above represent the minimum threshold used to prepare the initial shortlist. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee an interview call, as the actual cut-offs for interview shortlisting depend on the overall pool of applicants and are generally higher.
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IIM Bangalore Final Placement Report 2025
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has concluded its final placement season for the Class of 2023-25, achieving 100% placements for its largest-ever batch. Despite the significant batch size, the institute witnessed record-breaking participation from 177 companies, resulting in a total of 660 offers.
PGP & PGPBA Placement Highlights
The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA) recorded robust salary figures and a diverse range of roles across various sectors.
| Particulars | Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
| Number of Students | 602 |
| Number of Offers Made | 660 |
| Number of Participating Companies | 177 |
| Median CTC | INR 32.61 LPA |
| Mean (Average) CTC | INR 34.88 LPA |
| International Offers | 22 |
| Domestic Highest Package | > INR 1 Crore (approx. 115 LPA) |
Sector-wise Distribution
Management Consulting emerged as the most sought-after sector, maintaining its position as the primary recruiter at IIM Bangalore.
- Consulting: Accounted for 41% of total offers.
- IT / Analytics / Product Management: Contributed 13% of the total offers.
- Finance / Banking / Investments: Secured 13% of the placements.
- E-commerce / Telecom / Logistics: Represented 12% of the total job offers.
- FMCG / Retail: Accounted for 6% of the offers.
- Manufacturing / Energy / Infrastructure: Contributed 6% of the total placements.
Top Recruiting Companies
The placement season saw strong participation from both legacy recruiters and new partners, with approximately 30% being first-time recruiters.
Management Consulting
Accenture Strategy led the recruitment drive with 75 offers. Other prominent recruiters included:
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- TCS Management Consulting
- Bain & Company
- McKinsey & Company
- EY Parthenon
- PwC Consulting
Other Major Recruiters
- Finance: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and American Express.
- E-commerce & Tech: Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
- FMCG: ITC, Asian Paints, and Procter & Gamble.
Lateral and EPGP Placements
The institute also reported exceptional performance in lateral placements, specifically for candidates with more than 18 months of work experience, securing over 100 offers.
The Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) for the 2024-25 batch also saw significant success:
- Average Package: INR 35.5 LPA.
- Median Package: INR 33.1 LPA.
- Class Size: 82 students.
- Number of Recruiters: 31 companies.
Summer Placements (2024-26)
The summer internship placement process for the PGP and PGPBA Class of 2024-26 was also successful, with 601 offers made to 606 students across 140 firms. Consulting remained the top sector for internships as well, accounting for 38% of the offers.
IIM Bangalore PGP Class Profile 2025
The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) at IIM Bangalore for the 2025 session comprises a diverse cohort of 544 students. The institute continues to focus on academic excellence and professional diversity, maintaining a balanced mix of fresh graduates and experienced professionals.
Gender and Diversity
The batch demonstrates a significant commitment to gender diversity with a total of 204 female and 340 male students. This diversity is further enriched by students with professional qualifications, where 22 candidates hold CA, CS, or ICWA credentials, including 8 females and 14 males.
Academic Background
The undergraduate discipline break-up reveals a strong representation from technical fields, supplemented by a variety of non-engineering backgrounds.
| Discipline | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 127 | 256 | 383 |
| Arts / Humanities | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Commerce | 42 | 52 | 94 |
| Medicine | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Science | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Others | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Total | 204 | 340 | 544 |
Work Experience Profile
The 2025 batch has an average work experience of approximately 2 years. While 15% of the batch (81 students) entered the program with no prior work experience, the largest segment consists of professionals with 2 to 3 years of experience.
| Experience (Months) | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Experience | 32 | 49 | 81 |
| 1 – 12 | 27 | 44 | 71 |
| 13 – 24 | 52 | 83 | 135 |
| 25 – 36 | 66 | 103 | 169 |
| 37 – 48 | 21 | 49 | 70 |
| Above 48 | 06 | 12 | 18 |
| Total | 204 | 340 | 544 |
Age and Demographics
The cohort predominantly falls within the 23 to 25-year age bracket, which accounts for over 57% of the total students. The average age of the batch is recorded at 26 years.
| Age Group | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 – 22 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 23 – 25 | 120 | 193 | 313 |
| 26 – 28 | 52 | 109 | 161 |
| Above 28 | 05 | 06 | 11 |
| Total | 204 | 340 | 544 |
International Candidate Profile (GMAT)
For international candidates, the program continues to attract high-achieving individuals, reflected in the competitive GMAT scores for the 2025 cycle
Fee Structure of IIM Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) offers several academic programs, each with a distinct fee structure ranging from flagship postgraduate degrees to newly introduced undergraduate programs.
Flagship PGP (MBA) and PGPBA
For the academic cycle 2024–2026, the flagship MBA (PGP) program has a total fee of INR 26 lakhs. This amount typically includes tuition, hostel room rent, medical insurance, and alumni activity fees.
| Component | PGP (MBA) 2024–26 | PGPBA (Business Analytics) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | INR 26,00,000 | INR 24,50,000 |
| General Caution Deposit | INR 15,000 | INR 35,000 |
| Hostel Caution Deposit | INR 5,000 | Included |
| Mess Advance | INR 30,000 per semester | INR 1,80,000 (6 terms) |
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