IIM Bangalore (IIMB): Fees, Courses, Placements, Cut Off, Admission 2025, Rankings

Candidates selected for MBA course based on their Class 10, Class 12, CAT qualifying and CAT final cutoff are called for further selection rounds, such as the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. A commutative score is then calculated based on the performance of the candidates in all the aforementioned parameters. Similarly for other courses, applicants who meet the set eligibility need to go through the institute-specific selection process and get shortlisted. After completion of the selection rounds, a category-wise merit list is released based on the Final Composite Score. The provisional admission offers are made accordingly, adhering to the reservation norms. For IIM Bangalore admissions 2024, the Qualifying CAT cutoff is set at 85 Percentile. Students who are willing to take admission now must pay the admission fee and confirm their seat. Read more on IIM Bangalore admission here. 

For admission year 2024 for the flagship PGP course, CAT 2023 registration went on between Aug 2 and Sep 20. The exam will be conducted on November 26, 2023. For E-PGP, however, the applications for R-1 began in June and the closure of R-3 applications will take place in November. For the 2023 PhD batch, applications started in Jul 26, 2023 and will go on till to Jan 25, 2024. For details, students are advised to visit the official website and apply online.

 The total tuition fee for Indian Institute of Management Bangalore's E-MBA programme is INR 23 lakh. The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source and is the total tuition fee. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed IIM Bangalore E-MBA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. In addition to the course fee, students are also required to pay application fee charges and exam application charges. Hence, the overall cost that the students bear is comparatively higher. Those students finding IIM Bangalore costly can apply for scholarships provided by the college. 

No, IIM Bangalore accepts GMAT/ GRE to provide admission to the EPGP course. Candidates qualifying for any of the two entrance exams can apply for the E-PGP course provided they fulfil the other eligibility criteria as well. The minimum eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
• Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories must have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA
• Applicants who have not pursued any bachelor's degree but completed their CA/ ICWA/ CS after Class 12 are also eligible to apply

IIM Bangalore is known for its MBA or PGP course. The two-year full-time residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in a complex and dynamic global scenario. PGP is one of the most highly placed courses in global rankings and is currently ranked 31st in the Financial Times ranking 2022. At the national level, NIRF ranked IIM-B at the second position for Management education. In terms of placements, IIM-B welcomed a total of 137 companies during IIM Bangalore MBA (PGP and PGP Business Analytics) placements 2022 that together imparted over 660 offers. The average package offered during MBA placements 2022 also stood at INR 33.82 LPA. For more details, check out the verified student reviews to know what others say about IIM Bangalore MBA course.

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) offers a complimentary online course in Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduation in any discipline, such as BSC or MCA.

2. Hold a two-year post-graduation degree.

3. Prioritize the business aspects of CRM by having an undergraduate degree in management or a marketing-related course.

To apply, follow these steps on the official IIMB website:

Enrollment Process:

1. Create an account.

2. Enroll for free.

3. Optionally, pay for a certificate of completion.

Course Details:

- Duration: 6 weeks

- Estimated Effort: 3-4 hours per week

This course provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to enhance their knowledge of Customer Relationship Management at no cost.

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam will be conducted on November 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on July 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha have also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.

Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:

• CAT 2023: November 26
• CAT 2022: November 27
• CAT 2021: November 28
• CAT 2020: November 29 
• CAT 2019: November 24

IIM Ahmedabad has been consistently ranked 1 by multiple prestigious ranking bodies such as NIRF and Outlook, among others. Talking about the international ranking, Financial Times has ranked IIMA at 51 position under the ‘Global MBA’ category. Candidates can check the IIM Ahmedabad QS World Ranking for the last two years in the following table:

At the postgraduate level, IIM Bangalore offers MBA courses to students. The total tuition fee for the MBA is INR 12.5 lakh - INR 24.5 lakh. This fee is exclusive of the admission fee, and several other charges. Students must pay the total tuition fee in time to avoid the late fee charges. For complete fee details visit the official website of the college. 

The total tuition fee of PGP course is INR 24.50 lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee for CAT. The application fee is INR 2,400 for General, EWC and NC-OBC category students and is INR 1,200 for SC, ST and PwD category students.

Getting an MBA from an IIM in India, IIM Bangalore or any other is undoubtedly worthwhile. Considered among the top B-schools in India for Management (PGP) education, IIMs carry a brand name and reputation which is competitive even in the international education industry. Moving to IIM Bangalore, IIM-B is the second-best IIM and Management institute in the country as per NIRF report 2023. Some of the key areas which make IIM Bangalore MBA (PGP degree) one of the best in the country are as follows:

• Total Fee: INR 24.5 lakh
• Median package: INR 33.00 LPA
• Average package: INR 35.31 LPA

Check out the below infographic for verified students' reviews on Shiksha for IIM Bangalore:

By paying a total fee of approximately INR 25 lakh, a return average value between INR 33 Lacs and INR 35 Lacs per annum is received by the students. Other than the ROI value, students get placement in top companies and the IIM-B label gives a significant boost to a student’s career in terms of opportunities. Some other factors that make IIM-B an option worth choosing are its academic, campus life and placements. 

The sector-wise offers made and companies participated during PGP and PGP BA summer placements for the batch of 2024-26 are presented below:

Earlier, Consulting sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that made 26% of the total offers during IIM Bangalore PGP summer placements for the batch of 2023-25. The sector-wise offers made during IIM Bangalore PGP summer placements for the batch of 2023-25 is presented below:

Hostel life at IIM Bangalore is a complete experience for students. All students are provided with on-campus housing in well-appointed single rooms in the IIMB hostels. IIM Bengaluru has 16 hostel blocks, one executive block and the executive accommodation at the Management Development Center. Sports facilities, library, mess services gives a complete breather to students. The sports facility is well-equipped and every sport is available inside the campus except only a few games like swimming, squash, etc. 

The minimum percentage required for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore varies from year to year and also depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, their academic backgrounds, and the overall competitiveness of the applicant pool. However, in general, the cutoff for the CAT (Common Admission Test) percentile required to be considered for admission to the PGDM programme at IIM Bangalore is usually around 90 percentile or higher. It's important to note that the CAT percentile is just one of the criteria used in the admission process, and meeting the cutoff does not guarantee admission. Other factors, such as academic performance, work experience, extracurricular activities, and performance in the interview rounds, are also taken into consideration.

Yes, IIMB extends financial aid to students in need of assistance. The objective of the Financial Aid Policy at IIMB is to ensure that no student is deprived of education at the institute for financial reasons. All PGP students with annual family incomes below INR 8 LPA are eligible to apply for financial aid. Other students with severe financial difficulties arising from sudden unforeseen circumstances are also considered. The Financial Aid Committee undertakes a two-step process for deciding the number of awardees and the quantum of aid. In the first stage, the students are given a financial status score based on four criteria: Annual Gross Household Income (including income of the student if employed before joining IIMB and outstanding loans if any, provided they were not taken for conspicuous consumption), household savings, real estate assets, and other assets. Based on this score, some of the students were called for personal interaction with a faculty panel. Based on the weighted average of these two scores, applicants are provided with 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20% financial aid.

CAT Exam is conducted for admission to IIMs for the MBA course. The estimated final cutoffs are the basis on which the candidates are called for the interview round. Tabulated below are the CAT 2023 cutoff percentiles for the General category for admission to top IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad.

A comparison of hostel facilities in top IIMs based on hostel fee and occupancy is mentioned below:

NOTE: The fee is as per an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

One of India's top management schools, IIM Bangalore is well-known for its excellent Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP).

Depending on the type of student, different pricing structures are available for the MBA programme at IIM Bangalore. The cost of the two-year MBA curriculum is INR 23,00,000 for Indian citizens and USD 50,000 for students outside India for the academic year 2021-2023.

However, the IIM Bangalore cost schedule can change from year to year, so it's best to check their official website or get in touch with their admissions office for the most precise and recent information.

Regarding the fee reduction, the IIM Bangalore offers financial aid and scholarships to qualified students based on their academic standing, financial situation, and other factors. The institute also provides a number of scholarships, including the OPJEMS Scholarship and the Aditya Birla Scholarship.

The typical pricing structure at IIM Bangalore consists of a number of items, including tuition, room and board, mess, library, and other supplemental costs. The PGP programme's overall cost may be high. It is crucial to remember that IIM Bangalore offers numerous scholarships and financial aid programmes to meritorious applicants.

Students of the two-year PGP in Management have the opportunity to get double degrees by being a part of the Double Degree (DD) programme of IIM Bangalore. During this DD exchange, the selected students study at their home institution in the first academic year and are transferred to the host institution for the second academic year. The institute has collaborated with ESCP Europe Business School (Paris, France), Bocconi University (Milano, Italy) and Hitotsubashi University Business School, School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi University, Japan) for the same.

The key highlights of IIM Bangalore placements 2024 as compared with placements 2023 and 2022 for the PGP and PGPBA programme are presented below:

Note: The mean package is considered to be the average package.