IIM Bangalore Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application & Selection Criteria

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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	Candidates must register for the CAT examination. Select the IIM Bangalore programme you wish to apply for while registering for CAT examination and select the interview city preference. Pay the CAT application fees of Rs 2,500 (Rs 1,250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Appear for the CAT examination and score eligible marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for further admission process on the basis of CAT scores and scholastic achievement. The details of shortlisted candidates will be released by the IIM Bangalore.
EPGP/PGPEM	Candidates must appear for GMAT/GRE examination. Apply for the EPGP programme through the application form released on the official website of IIM Bangalore. Fill in the details required and give the details of the entrance test score you appeared for, i.e GMAT or GRE. Select the city preference for the interview process. Upload the SOP and category certificate (if applicable). Pay the application fees of Rs 3,000 and submit the application form.
Ph.D	Candidates must appear for GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/UGC-CSIR NET/IIMB Test. Candidates can use only one of the above test scores while applying for Ph.D admissions. Candidates wishing to appear for IIMB Test need to pay a test fee of Rs 1,200. Candidates must apply through the application form released on the official website of IIM Bangalore. Candidates may apply for one or two areas of specialisation (primary and secondary). Upload the documents required and pay the application fees. 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

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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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IIM Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the last date to accept offer letters for IIM Bangalore UG admissions 2026?

Last date to accept offer letters for IIMB UG admissions 2026 is April 4, 2026. All the shortlisted students received the IIM Bangalore UG offer letter 2026 by March 21, 2026.

2: Which entrance exam scores are considered for IIM Bangalore admission to the PhD course?

IIM Bangalore offers PhD 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 & Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organisational Behavior & Human Resource Management, Production & Operations Management, Public Policy and Strategy. The entrance exam scores required for admission to Ph.D courses are GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET)/IIMB Test.

3: What is the IIM Bangalore admission process for the BBA course?

Students with 50% or more (IIMB Test), 70th percentile or more (CUET GAT), and 50th percentile or more (JEE) are offered IIM Bangalore BBA admission 2026 under the general merit category.

4: What is the IIMB admission criteria for the MBA Business Analytics course?

The admission process of the MBA Business Analytics course is that the students should qualify the CAT/GMAT/GRE. Further. The selected students have to appear for a WAT and a PI. Final selection will be done on the basis of the students’ Scholastic Achievement, Work Experience, and performance in the WAT and PI.

5: How can I get admission to IIM Bangalore?

In order to join IIM Bangalore, you must first appear for the relevant entrance examination. IIMB will then declare the cut-off percentage. If you meet the cut-off, you can fill out the application form for admission. The qualified candidates will be invited for the Personal interview round. The IIM Bangalore admissions are based on the scores secured in the entrance examination and performance in the PI.

6: Can I join IIM Bangalore without CAT?

Yes, you can join IIMB without giving the CAT exam. You will have to give the GMAT exam instead.The IIMB evaluates a candidate's eligibility for the MBA program using several parameters, including academic performance and the candidate's GMAT score. If you have relevant work experience, it will also be given weightage. In addition to being a selection criterion, GMAT scores are also used to determine the minimum level of proficiency expected of a candidate apart from other selection factors.

Student Reviews for IIM Bangalore

4.5/5(36 Reviews)

College Infrastructure: 4.7/5

Academics: 4.4/5

Placements: 4.3/5

Value for Money: 3.7/5

Campus Life: 4.5/5

Its really worth the hype.

Posted on 28 Jul'25 by Anonymous

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Batch of 2018-01-01 | MBA

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Faculty is extremely impressive . They are super cool and articulative too . They are really knowledgeable and lay perfect emphasis on the education . They are not just academically inclined but i learned many other things from them also.

Beautiful but with struggles

Posted on 23 Jul'25 by Anonymous

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Batch of 2027-01-01 | Online BBA Digital Business and Entrepreneurship

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It is a good college let it give you any environment way you can grow but can be a little Harsh sometime if you are not that known to academic competition Overall it's good to go for thise who can bear the demanding nature of others in term of achievement

Definitely worth attending if you get into it.

Posted on 22 Jul'25 by Anonymous

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Batch of 2027-01-01 | Online BBA Digital Business and Entrepreneurship

Academics

Indian institute of management Bangalore is known for its academics. I am pursuing and online degree but still I can feel the heat and the academic rigor of this institution. The faculty in the BBA program is same as that of the PGP, executive programs and the phd program at IIM Bangalore.

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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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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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