IIM Bangalore: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Noti Dinesh Kumar Reddy

Updated on - Nov 21, 2024

IIM Bangalore Latest Updates

November 21, 2024

• What should you do in the last few minutes before the CAT 2024 exam. Candidates who have got morning slot, can’t do much but wake up early and reach their test centre by 7 am on November 24, 2024. They will have to do last minute revision a night before. But candidates who have got afternoon and forenoon shift can do some las minute preparation. Here are a few CAT 2024 last minute tips to score high.

November 07, 2024

• CAT 2024 admit cards are out for IIMB PGP admission 2025 and can be downloaded from iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24, 2024.
• IIMB Test Round 1 and Round 2 are scheduled for November 17, 2024, and February 02, 2025, respectively. PhD and PGPEM applicants can appear for it.
• IIM Bangalore EPGP applications are open for Round 3 admission and the last date to register is December 02, 2024.
• Registrations for PhD 2025 admission at IIMB are open and the last date to apply is January 24, 2025. 

IIM Bangalore, founded in 1973, is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. IIMB is recognised as an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act of 2017. The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is one of the few institutions in the world that has been internationally accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). IIMB is ranked #2 among management colleges in India by NIRF Ranking 2024.

IIMB offers various management courses at UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate levels. Some of the courses offered are MBA (PGP), MBA- BA (PGPBA), MBA for Experienced Professionals (EPGP), MBA for Working Professionals (PGPEM), etc.

The institute has a strong alumni network who have made the best of their education at IIM Bangalore. IIMB also offers exceptional placements. In 2024, the average package offered was INR 35.92 LPA, and the median package offered was INR 32.50 LPA. IIM Bangalore also offers multiple scholarships to provide assistance to financially struggling and merit students. Some of the scholarships offered are Aditya Birla Scholarship, OPJEMS Scholarship, NTPC Scholarship Scheme, etc.

With sheer academic excellence and an unmatched campus life, IIM Bangalore has always bagged the top spots in the management education sphere. Here’s a look into the academic and campus life- GetMyUni Verdict.

Table of Contents

• IIM Bangalore Highlights
• IIM Bangalore Courses
• IIM Bangalore Admission
• IIM Bangalore Cutoff
• IIM Bangalore Ranking
• IIM Bangalore Placements
• IIM Bangalore Campus
• IIM Bangalore Scholarships
• IIM Bangalore Alumni
• Why Choose IIM Bangalore?
• IIM Bangalore Faculty
• IIM Bangalore Departments
• IIM Bangalore Collaborations
• IIM Bangalore vs IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta

IIM Bangalore Highlights

IIM Bangalore has over 1200 students enrolled in various programs and approximately 5000 students in executive education. Some of the key highlights of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, such as accreditation, courses offered, and infrastructural facilities, are mentioned below.

IIM Bangalore Courses and Fees

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore offers Six different programs in management at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Along with these courses, the institute also offers one diploma and two certificate courses. Students can apply for the MBA, MBA Business Analytics, Executive MBA, and other IIMB programs through the official website. The duration of these IIM Bangalore ranges from one to five years.

The following is the list of the IIM Bangalore courses and fees along with the eligibility, and selection criteria.

IIM Bangalore Admission

IIM Bangalore admission will commence soon for the 2025 academic year. The admission process is conducted online through the official website. The step-by-step IIM Bangalore admission process is listed below.

• For PGP, PGP BA, and PGPEM courses, candidates must register online, appear for the exam, and score well in the CAT 2024 exam. Once they have a valid score, they must apply for the relevant course on the IIMB official website. IIMB releases the list of shortlisted candidates for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) based on the CAT score and the candidate's profile. However, the final selection and seat allotment are based on Final Composite Scores (FCS).
• For the PGPEM course, candidates must have a valid score in the CAT, GMAT, or GRE and a minimum of 4 years of work experience. Applicants are selected based on the Final Composite Scores (FCS).
• For the EPGP course, a valid score in the GMAT/ GRE exam and 5 years of work experience are mandatory. Students are selected for the course based on the candidate's profile, Analytical Writing Test (AWT), and Personal Interview (PI).
• For the PGPPM course, only officials with 5 years of experience as Group A officers (government/non-government) are eligible.
• Admissions to the PhD course are based on their GMAT / GRE / CAT / GATE / UGC-CSIR NET Test score and Personal Interview.
• The institute conducts its own entrance exam, the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, for the BBA course admissions. Candidates with an aggregate score of 60% in 10+2 and a valid score in the institute's entrance exam are eligible for BBA admission.

IIM Bangalore Cutoff

Students with a valid score in the accepted entrance exam must meet the IIMB cutoff for the respective score to qualify for the admission process. IIM Bangalore cutoff 2024 will be released soon. The CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore is expected to be 60-99 percentile. The entrance cutoff is high, and students must compete fiercely for acceptance to the courses offered by the institute.

CAT 2024 Section-wise Weightage Distribution

IIM Bangalore PGP CAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIM Bangalore Ranking

IIM Bangalore is one of India's premier management institutes. IIM Bangalore has been ranked 2nd in the management category by NIRF 2024. The institute has consistently ranked among the top three management institutes for many years now. The other IIM Bangalore rankings by various reputed organisations are mentioned below.

IIM Bangalore Placements

IIM Bangalore placement 2024 concluded with a 100% placement rate. During IIM Bangalore placements 2024, 572 offers were made to 517 students. Around 163 companies participated in the latest placement drive. Out of the 247 PPOs offered in 2024, students accepted 203 PPOs. 71 lateral placement offers were accepted from the 83 offers made during IIM Bangalore placements in 2024. During the IIM Bangalore summer placements for the 2023-25 cohort, 602 offers were made by 171 companies.

Some of the key highlights of IIMB placements 2024 are shown below.

IIM Bangalore Top Recruiters

192 companies (163 for PGP and 29 for EPGP) participated in the recruitment drive and offered various roles in Business Analytics, E-Commerce, Management Consulting, IT, and, Sales and Marketing. Some of the IIMB top recruiters are mentioned below.

IIM Bangalore Campus

IIM Bangalore has a world-class infrastructure that allows students and instructors to flourish in their studies and research. The campus is spread across 100 acres with on-campus IIM Bangalore hostel facilities. The institute provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The rooms are well furnished with facilities like 24/7 internet access, attached bathrooms, refrigerator, TV, laundry, etc. More details regarding IIM Bangalore Infrastructure are shown below.

IIM Bangalore Facilities

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is equipped with various world-class facilities to impart quality education to students. Following are the facilities available for students at the campus.

• Amphitheatre
• Computer Centre
• Internet Facility
• Photocopying Facilities
• Seminar Halls
• Bank
• Locker
• Post Office
• Cafeteria
• Grocery Stores
• Travel Agency
• Dormitories
• Laundry Service
• Gymnasium, Medical Facilities
• Library
• Hair Salon, recreation rooms
• IT Facilities
• Laboratories
• Auditorium

IIM Bangalore Scholarships

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore offers numerous scholarships to PGP students depending on their academic performance, financial circumstances, research requirements, physical ability, and other factors. The table below shows the various types of IIM Bangalore Scholarships offered to students enrolled in the institute.

IIM Bangalore Alumni

The IIMB Alumni Association works to strengthen and preserve alumni ties. It has a long list of successful graduates, and the IIM Bangalore alumni association provides awards to encourage alumni and recognise their achievements in their disciplines. 

The list of some of the notable IIM Bangalore alumni is shown in the table below.

Why Choose IIM Bangalore?

Indian Institute of Management's evaluation approach is open and transparent, focusing on students' progress rather than theoretical understanding. IIM Bangalore is one of the most beautiful IIMs India has, and the institute has the best things to explore.

1. Curriculum

IIM Bangalore courses have an industry-relevant curriculum. All the courses include a highly engaging, flexible, thought-provoking, and original curriculum. Each course is dynamic and challenging for students, and it is set up to receive frequent input from the industry.

2. Faculty

IIMB faculty has an average of 20-30 years of teaching experience. The faculty is knowledgeable, encouraging, and helpful. They provide mentorship and guidance to budding management professionals.

3. Entrepreneurship

IIM Bangalore has NSRCEL, an academic incubator, and it has incubated 269+ ventures with a combined value of 1 billion during the pre-CoVID time. As one of the country's best management institutes, IIMB provides the right guidance and mentorship to students starting their ventures.

4. Placements

IIM Bangalore placement cell organises recruitment drives, pre-placement preparation and internship drives for the students. Companies like Accenture, Amazon, Paytm, Microsoft, Vedanta, Mckinsey, Nielsen Bangalore, Vantage Circle, KPMG, RPG, Navi Technologies, TCS, and Kearney visit the college for placements. IIMB has recorded 100% placements in the past three years.

5. Student Exchange Programmes

IIMB has collaborated with 90 international B-schools in 30 countries. These collaborations have paved the way for international exposure for students at the institute. MBA and PhD students are eligible for the exchange programme and are sent to different institutes for a whole semester.

IIM Bangalore Faculty

IIMB faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in all functional areas of management, generating information that benefits both public and private organisations and government and society in general. 

• IIMB has 105 full-time faculty members; 19 of them are female professors. 
• IIM Bangalore also has 35 adjunct faculties. The IIMB faculty has been a part of the Justice Srikrishna Committee that drafted Data Protection legislation for India (2017-18).
• The faculty at IIMB is qualified and research-oriented. IIM Bangalore published research articles have an impact factor of 2.5.

IIM Bangalore Departments

IIM Bangalore departments conduct the curriculum for the various electives and specialisations offered at the institute. The departments at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore are mentioned below.

IIM Bangalore Collaborations

IIM Bangalore has an extensive network of B-school partners worldwide with whom it runs student exchange programs. Students are sent to exchange programs during the fifth term of their two-year PGP/ MBA degree.

Every batch of students from IIMB is swapped for this course, which is affiliated with over 80 global B-schools. Following are the institute's collaborations with some renowned institutions.

International Collaborations

National Collaborations

• Maruti Suzuki
• VMWare
• Dell EMC

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta

IIM Bangalore has been ranking 2nd in the management category all over India for the past few years. The Global Network has recognised IIMB for Advanced Management. The following table shows how it performs compared to other top-B schools in the country.