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Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka | Established in 1973 | Approved/Accredited by EFMD | Government

Overview

IIM Bangalore, the top ranked B school in India offers wide range of MBA programmes including full time, part time and online courses. IIM Bangalore offers MBA admission 2025 through CAT 2024. With all the key details on admission process, IIM Bangalore Admission Policy 2025 has been released.

Located in close proximity to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, ranging from information technology to consumer product companies, gives IIM Bangalore an added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience. Here are the key highlights about Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, Ranking, Courses offered, Fees, Selection Process, Admission 2025, Placements, and much more.

IIM Bangalore Rankings: IIM Bangalore Ranking at #2 among top 125 B-schools in India in the Ministry of HRD, Government of India NIRF Ranking 2024-Management. IIMB is placed # 1 in MBAUniverse.com B-school Rankings 2024.  The Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) of IIM Bangalore is # 3 in India and has been listed among the top 41 in the Financial Times (FT) Global Masters in Management (MIM) Rankings 2024. IIM Bangalore has International Accreditation by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
IIM Bangalore Courses and Programs: IIM Bangalore offers a wide range of MBA programmes known as PGP programs. IIM Bangalore PGP is a master’s level programme, leading to the grant of MBA Degree. The courses offered by IIM Bangalore include 2 years full time MBA, MBA Business Analytics, Executive Management Programmes, Doctoral programmes in management. From the year 2024 IIM Bangalore has entered undergraduate BBA education also and offers three year full time BBA.
IIM Bangalore Admission 2025: IIM Bangalore Admission is through CAT exam score.  IIMB Admission process opens and closes with CAT registration window. IIM Bangalore Seats for MBA programme are 535. IIM Bangalore Cut off in CAT exam remains 98-99 percentile.
IIM Bangalore Fees: IIM Bangalore Fees is increased by 6%. At present IIM Bangalore Fees is Rs.26.20 lakhs for two years MBA
IIM Bangalore Placements and Average Salary: IIM Bangalore Placements have consistently remained 100% with high salary packages. In Final Placements 2024 for PGP-BA and PGP programs, IIM Bangalore Average salary has gone up at Rs.35.92 LPA from Rs.35.07 LPA last year. The Median Annual Salary for Placements 2024 was Rs 32.5 lakh. IIM Bangalore saw 503 students accepting job offers. Another 13 students were placed in a subsequent rolling placement process.
IIM Bangalore Top Recruiters: 163 Companies participated in IIMB final Placement 2024 making 572 offers to 517 students. Consulting with 42% offers emerged as the top recruiting domain. Maximum number of 48 offers made by Accenture followed by McKinsey with 21 offers. Other top recruiters include BCG, Oliver Wyman, EY Parthenon, TCS, American Express, Bain & Co, Kearney GC, Infosys, Goldman Sachs, PwC India among others
IIM Bangalore Scholarships: IIM Bangalore Scholarships and Financial Assistance is offered to the meritorious students in need. Need based IIMB scholarships are up to hundred percent of tuition fees. Scholarships are also offered to exceptionally talented students based on their merit.
IIM Bangalore Alumni: IIM Bangalore Alumni has a large network of 31000 alumni spread across the Globe. IIMB alumni community is an increasingly diverse network of dynamic professionals making their mark in the corporate world, social sector and entrepreneurial ventures.

Course & Fee

Admissions

IIM Bangalore Cutoff  for MBA admission 2025 has been liberalised for all the MBA programs. IIM Bangalore offers wide range of MBA programmes including full time, part time and online courses. IIM Bangalore offers MBA admission 2025 through CAT 2024. With all the key details on admission process, IIM Bangalore Admission Policy 2025 has been released. Read latest information on IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria, Cut Offs, IIM Bangalore Fees, Exams Accepted, Selection Process and more.

IIM Bangalore Admission Eligibility Criteria: IIM Bangalore eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (in case of the candidate belonging to SC/ST/PwD category, the eligibility criterion is relaxed to 45%). A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results is also eligible to apply for IIMB Admission 2025.

IIM Bangalore Exam Accepted and Cut off:  Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 is the mandatory exam for IIM Bangalore admission. IIM Bangalore CAT score cut off is as below:

Category
Section-1
VARC Cut off
Section-2
DILR Cut off
Section-3
QUANT Cut off
CAT 2024 Overall Cut off
General
80
80
80
85
NC-OBC
70
70
70
75
EWS
70
70
70
75
SC
60
60
60
70
ST
55
55
55
65
PWD
50
50
50
60

IIM Bangalore Application Process: Application process for admission at IIM Bangalore opened with the start of CAT 2024 registration process from August 1, 2024 and has closed on September 20 with the close of CAT 2024 registration. CAT 2024 Registration Fee includes the IIM Bangalore Application Fees. In the CAT 2024 application form, you needed to select IIM Bangalore MBA/PGP and interview city.

IIM Bangalore Selection Process: IIM Bangalore selection process is based on their past academic performance, their CAT score, performance in the admission interview and prior work experience. Following are the key steps in the IIM Bangalore Admission process:
•IIM Bangalore will short-list candidates for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT-2024 score, who have excellent academics, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme of IIM Bangalore

  • The emphasis in shortlisting process at IIM Bangalore is on consistent and high performance in academics and other parameters. IIM Bangalore will identify many candidates for shortlisting for the PI round with an excellent academic record and work experience but who may have narrowly missed the high score that would have been required if CAT alone was the basis for the PI shortlist. Such candidates will be preferred in the shortlisting process as against those who have only a high CAT score but have poor academic profile and poor quality of work experience.  .
  • IIM Bangalore will conduct WAT & PI round. After the PI-WAT, admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore to successful candidates. The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in WAT & PI, Performance in past academics, Performance in CAT 2024, Quality of Work Experience among others

Read complete details on IIM Bangalore Admissions, Courses and Fees, Placements, Rankings and other details

IIM Bangalore MBA/PGDM How to Apply

  • For IIMB MBA admission, the applicant should Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam.
  • On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Bangalore MBA (PGP) and other programs and select the interview city.
  • Your application for IIM Bangalore admission is submitted.
  • You do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Bangalore Admission.
  • After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Bangalore website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password

IIM Bangalore Selection Process

The final selection process for MBA admission to IIM Bangalore is based on the relationship between academic performance of students of the PGP in IIMB and their past academic performance, their CAT score, performance in the admission interview and prior work experience. Following steps are included in the IIM Bangalore final selection process:

Step 1: Candidates are short-listed for Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have excellent academics, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme of IIM Bangalore

Step 2: IIM Bangalore will identify many candidates for shortlisting for the PI round with an excellent academic record and work experience but who may have narrowly missed the high score that would have been required if CAT alone was the basis for the PI shortlist. Such candidates will be preferred in the shortlisting process as against those who have only a high CAT score but have poor academic profile and poor quality of work experience.  The emphasis in shortlisting process at IIM Bangalore is on consistent and high performance in academics and other parameters.

Step 3: After the WAT & PI round, admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore to successful candidates. The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in WAT & PI, Performance in past academics, Performance in CAT, Quality of Work Experience among others

Step 4: Final Admission Offer will be made by IIM Bangalore to the candidates on the basis of Final Score arrived after awarding the weightage scores on all the components.
Candidates, who are finally selected, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date.

Selection Criteria Weightages

Criteria Weightage
Entrance Exam Score 25%
Academic Performance 15%
Personal Interview (PI) 40%
Work Experience 10%
Writing Ability Test (WAT) 10%

Important Dates

Event Start Date End Date
Important Dates June 25, 2025 June 27, 2025

Placements

IIM Bangalore Placements have remained 100% during last many years and during the economic slowdown as well. IIM Bangalore offers wide range of MBA programmes including full time, part time and online courses. IIM Bangalore offers MBA admission 2025 through CAT 2024. With all the key details on admission process, IIM Bangalore Admission Policy 2025 has been released. Read latest information on IIM Bangalore Placements, Average Salary, Highest Salary and more.

Lateral and Final Placements for the PGP and PGP BA class of 2022-24 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 517 students receiving 572 offers from the companies, across all possible business sectors. IIM Bangalore Placement 2024 witnessed high salary packages than last year with a rise in average salary. Key highlights of IIM Bangalore Placement 2024 are:

  • IIM Bangalore Average Salary: IIM Bangalore Average salary goes up at Rs.35.92 in Placement 2024 from Rs.35.31 LPA last year
  • IIM Bangalore Median Salary: IIM Bangalore Median Salary stood at Rs.32.50 LPA in Placement 2024
  • Total IIMB Students and Offers: 517 IIMB students get 572 offers from top recruiters
  • No. of PPOs: IIM Bangalore students were offered 247 PPOs, out of which 203 offers were accepted
  • IIM Bangalore Total Recruiters: 163 Companies participated in IIMB final Placement 2024
  • IIM Bangalore Top Recruiting Sector: Consulting with 42% offers emerged as the top recruiting domain at IIM Bangalore
  • IIM Bangalore Top Recruiters: Accenture was the top recruiter with 48 offers followed by McKinsey with 21 offers. Other IIM
  • Bangalore top recruiters include BCG, Oliver Wyman, EY Parthenon, TCS, American Express, Bain & Co, Kearney GC, Infosys, Goldman Sachs, PwC India among others

Infrastructure

IIM Bangalore’s 105-acre campus in the heart of Bangalore combines lush greenery with iconic all-stone architecture, creating an environment that inspires learning and innovation. With landscaped gardens and world-class facilities, the campus provides an unparalleled experience for students and faculty alike. Key features include:

Classrooms
IIM Bangalore offers 45 spacious, air-conditioned classrooms with seating capacities ranging from 15 to 100, equipped with state-of-the-art learning technology. These facilities foster an interactive and conducive learning atmosphere.

Auditorium
The fully air-conditioned auditorium, with a seating capacity of over 350, serves as the premier venue for major campus events, academic seminars, and cultural activities.

Hostels
IIM Bangalore provides best-in-class hostel facilities, offering single-room accommodations for all students. The campus features dedicated blocks to house students from various programs, ensuring comfort and convenience.

Sports and Recreation
IIM Bangalore boasts an impressive sports complex featuring a swimming pool, four wooden-floor badminton courts, squash courts, and facilities for cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and more. A dedicated music room, equipped with high-quality instruments and acoustics, caters to music enthusiasts, reflecting the institute’s commitment to holistic development.

Dining
The campus dining options include a mess serving four meals daily, complemented by restaurants and kiosks catering to diverse culinary preferences.

Library and Labs
IIM Bangalore’s library, housed in a sprawling 55,000 sq. ft. building, offers extensive resources in business and management literature. With fully automated operations and access to over 100 digital resources, it supports research and academic excellence. The campus also features advanced facilities like the Data Centre and Analytics Lab and the Behavioral Sciences Lab, fostering cutting-edge research and innovation.

Reviews

Reviews from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore students will be published soon. IIM Bangalore offers wide range of MBA programmes including full time, part time and online courses. IIM Bangalore offers MBA admission 2025 through CAT 2024. With all the key details on admission process, IIM Bangalore Admission Policy 2025 has been released. Read latest information on IIM Bangalore Reviews

You will be able to read IIM Bangalore Reviews, once published. You can read, IIM Bangalore Admission Reviews, IIM Bangalore Placement Reviews, IIM Bangalore Programme Reviews, IIM Bangalore Course Reviews, IIM Bangalore Reviews by students and other stake holders.

Ranking

IIM Bangalore is recognized as one of India’s leading management institutes. The MBA program at IIMB consistently ranks among the top institutions in India in various national and global rankings.

IIM Bangalore MBA Ranking: NIRF 2024
IIM Bangalore’s MBA program is ranked #2 in the NIRF 2024 Management rankings. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a ranking methodology released annually by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The Framework uses several parameters for ranking purposes like resources, research, and stakeholder perception. NIRF Management Rankings 2024 was released by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Government of India on August 12, 2024 in New Delhi. The parameters of this framework broadly cover five areas: “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.

NIRF Management Rankings

Rank Overview

Year Rank
2025 2
2024 2
2023 2
2022 2

IIM Bangalore MBA Ranking: Financial Times FT 2024
IIM Bangalore is ranked #41 globally in the Financial Times Master in Management Ranking 2024.

IIM Bangalore Executive MBA (EPGP) Ranking
The Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) at IIM Bangalore is ranked #59  globally in the Financial Times Executive Education Open Ranking.

IIM Bangalore International Accreditation
IIM Bangalore has been internationally accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) since 2010, with its most recent re-accreditation in December 2021 for an additional five years.

 

 

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