Overview
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), established in 1973, is one of India's leading business schools and a premier institution for management education. Located on a sprawling 100-acre campus in Bangalore, Karnataka, the institute has earned international recognition for its academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and contribution to management thought leadership in India and globally.
Accredited by NAAC with A++ grade, AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), IIM Bangalore maintains the highest standards of quality in management education. The institution's curriculum blends theoretical frameworks with practical case-based learning, preparing students for dynamic business environments. With over 140 distinguished faculty members holding doctoral degrees from top universities worldwide and a diverse student body of approximately 1,300, the institute fosters an intellectually stimulating environment for learning and research.
The campus is equipped with modern facilities including a comprehensive library with extensive business collections, state-of-the-art computer labs, interactive case study rooms, auditoriums, residential hostels, sports facilities, and a dedicated placement cell. The institution places strong emphasis on experiential learning, internship opportunities, and industry engagement, resulting in excellent placement outcomes for graduates across various sectors including finance, consulting, technology, and operations.
IIM Bangalore is renowned for its flagship MBA programs, executive education offerings, and doctoral research initiatives. The institute maintains strong partnerships with leading international business schools and corporations, facilitating student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and global networking opportunities. As a premier institution of national importance, IIM Bangalore continues to shape the next generation of business leaders and management thinkers.
Courses Offered
IIM Bangalore Launches Executive Doctoral Programme in Digital Transformation and AI Strategy
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore announced the launch of a new Executive Doctoral Programme (EDP) in Digital Transformation and AI Strategy, designed for senior professionals with over ten years of industry experience. The programme, set to admit its inaugural cohort in July 2026, will span three years and can be pursued on a part-time basis from IIMB's Bangalore campus.The curriculum integrates foundational doctoral-level research training with applied coursework in machine learning strategy, organisational change management, and data governance frameworks.
07 Nov 2025
Courses, Fees & Rankings at a Glance
This section maps IIM Bangalore's main programmes against their indicative total fee, duration and the institution's top rank, so an aspirant can compare options at a glance before opening the detailed Courses and Rankings tabs. The flagship two-year MBA (PGP) costs approximately INR 26 LPA in total fees, while specialised and executive routes carry their own fee bands. Read the table by programme, then note the new undergraduate launch highlighted below it.
The headline takeaway is that IIMB's marquee MBA fee of INR 26 LPA buys entry to a programme ranked #2 nationally with guaranteed placements, while the new B.Sc. (Hons) degrees, at INR 8.5 lakh per annum for the first two years, open IIMB-quality teaching to school-leavers for the first time. Applicants should treat these fees as indicative and confirm the exact, latest figures on the official IIMB source before applying.
| Programme | Duration | Indicative Total Fee | Key Entrance Exam(s) | Top Rank Context |
|---|
| MBA (PGP, flagship) | 2.0 years | INR 26,00,000 | CAT | NIRF Management #2 (2025) |
| MBA (Business Analytics / experienced) | 1.5 years | INR 25,00,000 | CAT / GMAT / GRE | NIRF Management #2 (2025) |
| Executive MBA (EPGP) | 1.0 year | INR 33,00,000 | GMAT / GRE | India Today MBA #2 (2025) |
| BBA | 3.0 years | INR 4,50,000 | IIMB Entrance Test / CUET / JEE Main | QS India MBA #2 (2025) |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science / Economics (new, Aug 2026) | 4.0 years | INR 8.5 lakh per annum (first two years) | IIMB UG Admissions Test | New School of Multidisciplinary Studies |
| PhD | 5.0 years | INR 2,50,000 | CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF | NIRF Management #2 (2025) |
Admission routes by programme
This table answers "how do I get in?" for each IIMB programme, since the entrance exam and eligibility differ sharply between the MBA, executive and new undergraduate tracks. Read each row as a programme with its accepted exams and core eligibility. Admission is entrance-based across the board, not merit-on-marks alone.
The takeaway for aspirants is that CAT is the gateway to the flagship MBA, and the percentile bar is steep - the general-category shortlist threshold sits around the high-80s percentile, with final calls typically demanding a 99-plus CAT percentile alongside strong academics. Work-experience routes and the new UG test give non-traditional candidates additional doors, but every IIMB programme is entrance-based, so exam preparation is non-negotiable.
| Programme | Accepted Exam(s) | Core Eligibility |
|---|
| MBA (PGP, 2 yr) | CAT | Bachelor degree with valid CAT score |
| MBA (1.5 yr) | CAT / GMAT / GRE | Bachelor degree, minimum 5 years work experience |
| Executive MBA | GMAT / GRE | Bachelor degree, minimum 5 years work experience |
| BBA | IIMB Entrance Test / CUET (UG) / JEE Main | Passed 10+2 or equivalent |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science / Economics | IIMB UG Admissions Test | Class XII with Mathematics mandatory |
| PhD | CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF | Master degree |
What courses are offered at IIM Bangalore?
IIM Bangalore offers the two-year MBA (PGP), a 1.5-year MBA for experienced candidates, a one-year Executive MBA, a three-year BBA, a five-year PhD, and from August 2026 two new four-year B.Sc. (Hons) degrees in Data Science and Economics under its School of Multidisciplinary Studies. The two B.Sc. programmes have 40 seats each, 80 in total, with admission through the IIMB UG Admissions Test and Mathematics mandatory at Class XII.
IIM Bangalore Courses & Fees 2026
Bachelor degree with valid CAT score
Bachelor degree, min 5 years work experience, CAT/GMAT/GRE
Passed 10+2 (or equivalent); admission via IIMB Entrance Test, CUET (UG) General Test, or JEE Main score
Bachelor degree, min 5 years work experience, GMAT/GRE
Class 12 (10+2) qualified; admission through IIMB UG Admission Test (B.Sc Hons in Economics / Data Science)
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| Course | Duration | Total Fees | Eligibility |
|---|
| MBA Full Time | 2 Years | ₹2,600,000 | Bachelor degree with valid CAT score |
| MBA - Business Analytics Full Time | 2 Years | ₹2,600,000 | Bachelor degree with valid CAT score |
| MBA - Public Policy and Management Full Time | 1 Years | ₹2,500,000 | Bachelor degree, min 5 years work experience, CAT/GMAT/GRE |
| BBA Distance | 3 Years | ₹450,000 | Passed 10+2 (or equivalent); admission via IIMB Entrance Test, CUET (UG) General Test, or JEE Main score |
| Executive MBA Part Time | 1 Years | ₹3,300,000 | Bachelor degree, min 5 years work experience, GMAT/GRE |
| B.Sc Full Time | 4 Years | - | Class 12 (10+2) qualified; admission through IIMB UG Admission Test (B.Sc Hons in Economics / Data Science) |
Programme-wise Admission Overview
MBA Programme: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline. A valid CAT (Common Admission Test) score is mandatory for Indian nationals. The institute considers CAT percentile, undergraduate academic performance, work experience (if any), and performance in group discussions and interviews for shortlisting and final selection.
Executive MBA Programme: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university along with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduation work experience. A valid CAT or GMAT score is required. The programme emphasizes professional maturity and managerial potential alongside academic credentials.
All applicants must meet character and conduct standards set by the institute. Final selection is merit-based, considering overall performance across entrance examination, essays, group discussions, and personal interviews.
| Level | Programmes | Entrance Exam(s) | Eligibility |
|---|
| Postgraduate (2) | MBA, Executive MBA | CAT, GMAT, GRE | Bachelor degree with valid CAT score |
| Doctoral / Research (1) | PhD | CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-JRF | Master degree with CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-JRF |
Fees
What is the total fee at IIM Bangalore?
The flagship two-year MBA (PGP) at IIM Bangalore costs approximately INR 26,00,000 in total fees. Other programmes vary: the 1.5-year MBA is around INR 25,00,000, the Executive MBA INR 33,00,000, the BBA INR 4,50,000 and the PhD INR 2,50,000. The new B.Sc. (Hons) degrees launching in August 2026 cost INR 8.5 lakh per annum for the first two years, covering tuition, hostel and exam fees. Applicants should confirm the latest fees on the official IIMB website.
Admission Process
Placement & Admission Snapshot
The direct answer: IIM Bangalore's flagship placements recorded an average package of INR 34.88 LPA and a highest package of INR 1.15 Cr in 2025, with 100.00% of students placed; admission to the flagship MBA is entrance-based through CAT followed by Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. The tables below first lay out three years of placement data, then summarise the admission routes by programme.
Is IIM Bangalore admission merit or entrance based?
IIM Bangalore admission is entrance based. The flagship MBA (PGP) requires a valid CAT score followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview, with the general-category shortlist typically around the high-80s percentile and final calls generally needing a 99-plus CAT percentile. Other programmes use GMAT/GRE for executive routes and the IIMB UG Admissions Test for the new B.Sc. (Hons) degrees, so every IIMB programme depends on a competitive entrance exam rather than Class 12 or graduation marks alone.
Application Process
- 1 Register and apply for the MBA or Executive MBA program through IIM Bangalore's official portal
- 2 Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) in November/December (for MBA candidates)
- 3 Submit CAT score, academic records, and other required documents as part of the application
- 4 Undergo shortlisting based on CAT percentile, academic profile, and work experience
- 5 Complete an essay writing round if shortlisted for further evaluation
- 6 Participate in Group Discussion (GD) round to assess communication and analytical skills
- 7 Attend Personal Interview (PI) with IIM faculty to evaluate overall fit and motivation
- 8 Receive final admission offer based on aggregate performance across all rounds
Important Dates
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| Event | Programme | Date |
|---|
| CAT Entrance Exam | MBA | November/December 2025 |
| MBA Application Registration Opens | MBA | December 2025 |
| Last Date for MBA Application Submission | MBA | January 2026 |
| Shortlist Announcement | MBA | February 2026 |
| Essay Writing and Group Discussion Rounds | MBA | February/March 2026 |
Cutoffs
IIM Bangalore Cutoff 2023
Top cutoff closing ranks and scores.
| Exam | Year | Cutoff Score |
|---|
| CAT | 2023 | 99.50 |
Placements
IIM Bangalore Concludes Final Placements 2026 with Record Average Package of ₹34.8 LPA
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) successfully concluded its final placement season for the PGP Class of 2026, recording an average annual compensation of ₹34.8 lakhs per annum - a 6.2% increase over the previous year's figures.
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2. 100% placements, every year
IIMB recorded a 100.00% placement rate in 2023, 2024 and 2025, with 660 offers across 177 companies in 2025. No student in the recent flagship cohorts has gone unplaced.
Placement trend (2023-2025)
This table tracks IIMB's flagship placement outcomes across 2023, 2024 and 2025 so you can judge consistency rather than a single year. It answers the key applicant question of how much graduates earn and how reliably they are placed. Each row is a placement year with its average, median and highest package, placement rate, and recruiter spread.
The pattern is clear: average packages have stayed in a tight INR 34-36 LPA band across all three years while the highest package has climbed steadily from INR 80.00 LPA in 2023 to INR 1.00 Cr in 2024 and INR 1.15 Cr in 2025. Placement reach has also broadened, with companies rising to 177 in 2025. For an applicant, the headline is dependability - a 100.00% placement rate three years running matters more than chasing a single record offer.
| Year | Average Package | Median Package | Highest Package | Placed | Offers / Companies |
|---|
| 2025 | INR 34.88 LPA | INR 32.61 LPA | INR 1.15 Cr | 100.00% | 660 offers / 177 companies |
| 2024 | INR 35.92 LPA | INR 32.50 LPA | INR 1.00 Cr | 100.00% | 572 offers / 163 companies |
| 2023 | INR 35.31 LPA | INR 32.50 LPA | INR 80.00 LPA | 100.00% | 606 offers / 163 companies |
IIM Bangalore Placements 2025
Highest Package
₹1.15 Cr
Average Package
₹34.88 LPA
Median Package
₹32.61 LPA
Placed
100.00%
Companies Visited
177
Total Offers
660
Rankings & Accreditation
IIM Bangalore Retains Top-3 Position in NIRF Management Rankings 2025
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has retained its position among the top three management institutions in India in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings released by the Ministry of Education. The institute scored particularly high on research output and graduate outcomes, two metrics that carried increased weightage in this year's revised methodology.IIMB's Director, speaking at the annual convocation, highlighted that the institute published over 340 peer-reviewed research papers in 2024-25, a 14% increase from the prior year.
1. Consistent national #2 ranking
IIMB held Rank #2 in NIRF Management in both 2025 (score 91.80) and 2024 (score 91.40), Rank #2 in India Today MBA 2025 (score 93.50) and 2024 (score 93.10), and Rank #2 in QS India MBA 2025 (score 88.50) and 2024 (score 88.10). The numbers barely move year to year, which is rare.
4. Global Triple Crown accreditation
IIMB is among the small group of Indian schools holding AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA simultaneously, placing it among roughly the top 1% of business schools worldwide for global degree recognition.
What is IIM Bangalore's NIRF and NAAC status?
IIM Bangalore is ranked #2 in the NIRF Management category for 2025 (score 91.80), holding the same #2 position in 2024 (score 91.40). As an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act 2017, IIMB is not assessed on the NAAC scale used for universities; instead its quality is validated by the global Triple Crown accreditation of AACSB, EQUIS (held since 2010) and AMBA, which together place it among the world's top business schools.
IIM Bangalore Rankings 2025
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank | Score | Year |
|---|
| India Today | MBA | #2 | 93.5 | 2025 |
| NIRF | Management | #2 | 91.8 | 2025 |
| QS India | MBA | #2 | 88.5 | 2025 |
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Key Facts (2026)
The table below summarises the core identity of IIM Bangalore in one place so an aspirant can confirm the essentials before reading further. It answers the most common first questions: when it was founded, what kind of institution it is, who recognises it, and how large it is. Read each row as Parameter followed by the verified Detail for 2026.
The takeaway is that IIMB combines the legal autonomy of an Institute of National Importance with the rare global Triple Crown accreditation, a distinction shared by only a handful of Indian B-schools. Its consistent NIRF #2 standing in 2025 signals that the brand value behind the degree is national and stable rather than a one-year spike.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|
| Established | 1973 (inaugurated 28 October 1973) |
| Type | Government; Institute of National Importance (IIM Act, 2017) |
| Affiliation / Approvals | Autonomous degree-granting under IIM Act 2017; Triple Crown accredited - AACSB, EQUIS (since 2010), AMBA |
| Campus Size | Approximately 100 acres, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore |
| Total Courses | MBA (PGP), MBA (1.5 yr), Executive MBA, BBA, B.Sc. (Hons), PhD |
| NIRF / Ranking Status | NIRF Management 2025 Rank #2 (score 91.80); India Today MBA 2025 Rank #2 |
| Student Strength | PGP/PGPBA flagship batch of approximately 600 students per cohort |
3. Consulting and finance recruiter depth
Top recruiters in recent cycles include Accenture Strategy, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, American Express and Tata Consultancy Services, with consulting accounting for roughly 45% of offers.
5. A widening academic portfolio
From August 2026, IIMB adds two four-year B.Sc. (Hons) undergraduate degrees in Data Science and Economics, extending its reach below the postgraduate level for the first time.
About IIM Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), established in 1973, is one of India's leading business schools and a premier institution for management education. Located on a sprawling 100-acre campus in Bangalore, Karnataka, the institute has earned international recognition for its academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and contribution to management thought leadership in India and globally.
Accredited by NAAC with A++ grade, AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), IIM Bangalore maintains the highest standards of quality in management education. The institution's curriculum blends theoretical frameworks with practical case-based learning, preparing students for dynamic business environments. With over 140 distinguished faculty members holding doctoral degrees from top universities worldwide and a diverse student body of approximately 1,300, the institute fosters an intellectually stimulating environment for learning and research.
The campus is equipped with modern facilities including a comprehensive library with extensive business collections, state-of-the-art computer labs, interactive case study rooms, auditoriums, residential hostels, sports facilities, and a dedicated placement cell. The institution places strong emphasis on experiential learning, internship opportunities, and industry engagement, resulting in excellent placement outcomes for graduates across various sectors including finance, consulting, technology, and operations.
IIM Bangalore is renowned for its flagship MBA programs, executive education offerings, and doctoral research initiatives. The institute maintains strong partnerships with leading international business schools and corporations, facilitating student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and global networking opportunities. As a premier institution of national importance, IIM Bangalore continues to shape the next generation of business leaders and management thinkers.
IIM Bangalore — Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources and Verification
Information last reviewed on 25 Jun 2026.
Fees, cutoffs, admission steps, placements, and programme details can change. Always cross-check the latest institutional or authority notice before acting.