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Updated on Jan 13 2025, 05:14 PM IST

IIM Bangalore Admission Process

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore admissions are provided to MBA and Ph.D programmes in the field of management. IIM Bangalore MBA admissions are based on the CAT examination, while admission to Ph.D programme is done based on GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF(NET) scores, or IIMB Test scores. 

Admission to the BBA programme is based on the IIM DBE Entrance Exam. As per the IIM Bangalore admission process, candidates are shortlisted for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). 

How can I apply for IIM Bangalore admission?

The IIM Bangalore application process varies for PGP and Ph.D programmes.

IIM Bangalore Registrations 2025

Course

IIM Bangalore Application Process

MBA

  1. Candidates must register for the CAT examination.

  2. Select the IIM Bangalore programme you wish to apply for while registering for CAT examination and select the interview city preference.

  3. Pay the CAT application fees of Rs 2,500 (Rs 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

  4. Appear for the CAT examination and score eligible marks.

  5. Candidates will be shortlisted for further admission process on the basis of CAT scores and scholastic achievement.

  6. The details of shortlisted candidates will be released by the IIM Bangalore.

EPGP/PGPEM

  1. Candidates must appear for GMAT/GRE examination.

  2. Apply for the EPGP programme through the application form released on the official website of IIM Bangalore.

  3. Fill in the details required and give the details of the entrance test score you appeared for, i.e GMAT or GRE.

  4. Select the city preference for the interview process.

  5. Upload the SOP and category certificate (if applicable).

  6. Pay the application fees of Rs 3,000 and submit the application form.

Ph.D

  1. Candidates must appear for GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/UGC-CSIR NET/IIMB Test.

  2. Candidates can use only one of the above test scores while applying for Ph.D admissions.

  3. Candidates wishing to appear for IIMB Test need to pay a test fee of Rs 1,200.

  4. Candidates must apply through the application form released on the official website of IIM Bangalore.

  5. Candidates may apply for one or two areas of specialisation (primary and secondary).

  6. Upload the documents required and pay the application fees.

  7. The application fees for specialisation in one area is Rs 1,000, while for two areas is Rs 1,500.

IIM Bangalore MBA Admissions 2025

IIM Bangalore admission to its PG programme is done in the course of MBA of 2-year duration. IIM Bangalore MBA admissions also offers a variety of specialisations students can select from. The IIMB MBA fee is Rs 24.50 Lakhs.

IIM Bangalore MBA Admissions - Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

MBA

Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute. Candidates must score an eligible score in CAT(GMAT for overseas candidates).

IIM Bangalore MBA Admission Process 2025

  • Students have to appear and qualify for the Common Admission Test(CAT)/GMAT.

  • IIM Bangalore will declare the CAT cutoff percentage.

  • Students who meet the cutoff declared by IIM Bangalore can fill out the application form on the official website of the institute.

  • Further, students have to appear for a Written Ability Test(WAT) and Personal Interview(PI). 

  • Candidates will be shortlisted for IIM Bangalore admissions based on the student's performance in the Scholastic Achievement, Work Experience, and performance in the WAT and PI.

  • Complete the admission process by submitting documents and paying the IIM Bangalore fees.

IIM Bangalore Ph.D Admissions 2025

The institute offers Ph.D. courses at the doctoral level. The duration of the course is 5 years. The streams in which IIM Bangalore Ph.D courses are Decision Sciences, Economics and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organisational Behavior & Human Resource Management, Production and Operations Management, Public Policy and Strategy.

IIM Bangalore Ph.D Admissions - Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Candidates must have passed a master's degree or a 5-year integrated master’s degree in any discipline, with at least 55% marks in the bachelor’s as well as the master’s degrees. A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 50%  marks.

Candidates should have a valid score in GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF(NET)/IIMB Test.

IIM Bangalore Ph.D Admission Process 2025

  • Candidates must qualify GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF(NET)/IIMB Test to be eligible for IIITB Ph.D admissions.

  • Eligible candidates have to apply on the official website of the institute.

  • Candidates have to appear and qualify for the area-specific test and personal interview based on their entrance score. 

  • Students will be selected on the basis of their performance in school/graduation academic performance, work experience, area-specific test and ultimately their personal interview performance conducted by the Institute. 

  • Candidates selected need to deposit course fees and submit the documents to confirm their admission. 

IIM Bangalore Admission Process - Documents Required

  • 10th and 12th marksheets.

  • Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF(NET)).

  • Birth certificate.

  • ID proof.

  • Statement of Purpose.

  • Work Experience Letters/Payslips(If applicable)

  • Passport size photographs.

  • Migration/Transfer certificate.

Note: The candidates should carry scanned and original copies of all the above-mentioned documents as applicable to the candidates profile.

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FAQ’s

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Q: Is IIM Bangalore Executive MBA good?
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The institute offers an Executive MBA course and the duration of the course is one year. The IIM Bangalore Executive fee is Rs 23.00 Lakhs.  The institute provides placement opportunities for students. The institute conducts seminars, presentations, webinars, and many other activities to enhance the students skills. 

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Student Reviews for IIM Bangalore

Average Rating

4.5
Rating given by students

Total Reviews

25
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Overall

4.5

Infrastructure

4.7

Placements

4.4

Campus Life

4.7

Academics

4.4

Value for Money

3.4

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Good college with good infrastructure and placements.

Aishwarya Basani Posted on 4 Sep'24
MBA - Batch of 2023-01-01
5

Academics

Our faculty is highly intellectual with lots of stuff. They are Ph.D. holders. They prepare the students ready for the industry. Jntu has the habit of failing the students purposely with the small mistakes in exams although correction will be good. Lectures will guide you on how to get knowledge.

College Infra

The course is of MCA in the CSE department with highly accommodated and advanced labs available. computers are in larger numbers for practicing the coding purpose and it will be helpful for the students. Mess is not okay because food is not up to the mark. The canteen is smaller and a health care center is available.

Placements

About 80% of students got placed in companies with 4 to 8 LPA. Mncs have visited in low numbers whereas startups are highly recruited with an average package of 6LPA. Some of the companies provide internships with full-time work. Majorly ASE and assistant software engineer roles have been offered.
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Really Worthy Studying Here

Anonymous Posted on 30 Aug'24
MBA - Batch of 2025-01-01
5

Academics

Professors were highly knowledgeable, intelligent, and responsible. Our course curriculum was relevant to make students ready for the industry. The pass percentage was 90% for theory, and 95% for practicals. Faculty members are very supportive towards students.

College Infra

Our college offers addition campus environment classrooms are functional but might like a moderate amenities the libraries reported to be adequate clean hygienic through students get Wi-Fi in the class hour the canteen facilities is really good.

Placements

Almost 96% of students who participate in the placement drive are placed, and the rest go abroad for their post-graduation. Top recruiting companies are Deloitte, Infosys, Accenture, Capgemini, Tata, Mahindra, etc. The majority of the students are hired as advisors at ICICI Bank.
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Placement opportunities are so helpful

Academics

The teachers are highly qualified. Most of them have PhDs. They are helpful, interactive, and easily approachable. Teaching quality is good, but the curriculum is quite advanced and tough. The students are made industry-ready as they conclude their course because of the difficulty of the curriculum. The semester exams are difficult so that students can learn out of the hard questions.

College Infra

The infrastructure and facilities are better than other colleges. Each floor and each room are well-equipped with Wi-Fi. Labs are well-managed and up-to-date with technology. Classrooms are better than usual classrooms, equipped with ACs .The library is quite impressive as it holds a large number of books to choose from. The facilities in the hostel are very good. Proper maintenance and cleaning are done on a regular basis. The food is good and very healthy with hygeine facility.

Placements

The placement opportunities are highly effective and so helpful.Almost all students were placed this year. The highest package was 65 LPA, and the lowest was around 22-24 LPA. Top recruiters were Qualcomm, Amazon, Cisco, Intel, Adobe. As part of summer internships, almost all were placed in different companies such as Jio, Cisco, Oracle. Top roles offered were Data Analyst, Software Developer.and every student get internship with stipend opportunities.
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What is the total fees per year if I joined in IIM Bangalore?

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is one of the best B-schools in India. IIM Bombay is an Institute of National Importance and it is a Government institute. The course of MBA & MBA Business Analytics course is offered on the basis of CAT , GMAT . Both the courses

hey im aiswarya final year cs student in government engineering college Kerala...i am just going to start preparing cat ...but im not sure if i can afford coaching..im stuck. when i tried solving varc i found it really difficult and have so much of doubts on which im refering. what should i do go get into iimb...also is it possible if i start now??..can someone help?

I understand your situation, Aishwarya. Preparing for the CAT while balancing your final year of engineering can be challenging, especially without coaching. However, with dedication and the right approach, it's definitely possible to crack the exam.

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I got 96% in cbse class 12th and 86% in cbse class 12th(Science-PCM). I am B.tech Graduate.Can I get the IIM Bangalore call if I score above 99.90%ile in CAT

Yes, scoring above 99.9 percentile in CAT significantly increases your chances of getting a call from IIM Bangalore,  with your academic background. Here's why:

  • High CAT Score: A score exceeding  99.9 percentile is exceptional and puts you amongst the top candidates vying for admission. IIM Bangalore prioritizes  CAT scores heavily

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