IIM Bangalore Admission Process 2025-2027: Check Shortlist Criteria and CAT Cut Off 2024
IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria 2025-2027 for MBA course includes CAT score, WAT and PI. This year, the qualifying CAT cut off has been fixed at 85 percentile. PI shortlisting will start soon. Check here IIM Bangalore selection criteria for 2025 MBA batch.
IIM Bangalore admission criteria for MBA 2025-2027 batch is the same as 2024-2026 batch. There is no change in IIM Bangalore admission process, selection criteria and weightage of parameters. The minimum CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore’s Written Ability test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) is 85 percentile for General category students. For the final selection, weightage allotted to CAT 2024 score is 25 points and to PI is 40 points. WAT has been alloted 10 points.
IIM Bangalore shortlisting process for admissions 2025 will begin soon with the shortlisting of candidates for WAT-PI round on the basis of CAT 2024 cut offs. The IIM Bangalore PI calls will be declared online soon at the IIM Bangalore website and qualifiying candidates will have to fill an online form to confirm participation in WAT/PI. In this article, you will read all about IIM Bangalore admission criteria and selection process for full-time MBA.
Q: How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?
The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various management programs offered by top business schools in India. The percentile score in CAT exam is based on the relative performance of the test taker compared to all the other test takers.
The cutoff percentile for admission to top business schools varies from year to year and also depends on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. In general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered a good score and can help you secure admission to some of the top business schools in India. However, to increase your chances of admission to the top-tier business schools, a percentile score of 95 or above is preferred.
Q: What is sectional cutoff in CAT exam?
Sectional cut off in CAT exam refers to the section wise percentiles required by the candidate for making it to the Personal Interview round of the IIMs or other top MBA colleges. The sectional cut offs are lower than overall cut offs of any institute. To understand better, check the table below for sectional CAT cut offs for IIM Ahmedabad:
Category | VARC percentile | DILR percentile | QA percentile | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
NC-OBC-Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
For sectional cut offs of all IIMs, check this article – IIM shortlist and selection criteria
Q: Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?
IIM Bangalore PI Shortlist 2025: Check Status and Apply
Candidates who shall have selected IIM Bangalore as their preferred institute in the CAT 2024 application form, will eligible to apply for PI shortlisting if they meet the CAT cut off. Given below is the process to register for IIM Bangalore PI calls:
- Go to IIM Bangalore website
- Click on 'Admissions' tab
- Click on 'PGP 2025 Call for Interview Shortlist'
- Enter CAT application number and email address
- Fill the form with relevant details and submit it
Those selected, will be informed about the PI schedule via email.
IIM Bangalore Selection and Admission Process 2025
Every year, the IIMs release their selection process and criteria for admission to PGP/MBA) programmes. The selection process of IIM Bangalore for 2025-2027 MBA batch will include three steps:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on CAT 2024 score
- WAT and PI
- Final selection for admission
IIM Bangalore Admission Process 2025: CAT Cut Offs
The CAT cut offs mentioned below are only the qualifying cut offs which means they are the minimum percentile required to be eligible for the WAT-PI round of IIM Bangalore admission. For example, if a General category candidate scores 85 percentile in CAT exam, he/she will be eligible for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round. However, candidates must note that the final cut offs for each category may be higher. Given below are the qualifying CAT cut offs for last year's batch:
| Category |
VARC |
DILR |
QA |
Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General |
80 |
80 |
80 |
85 |
| NC-OBC |
70 |
70 |
70 |
75 |
| EWS |
70 |
70 |
70 |
75 |
| SC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
| ST |
55 |
55 |
55 |
65 |
| PWD |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
Eligible candidates will have to fill the IIM Bangalore shortlist form on the institute website to be selected for the WAT-PI round. Shortlisted candidates will be send via mail, the invitation for WAT-PI.
Q: What is the minimum percentile required for IIM Trichy?
IIM Trichy accepts minimum CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round. For IIM Trichy MBA admission 2024, the estimated overall CAT cutoff for the General category students is 92 percentile. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the section-wise minimum CAT percentile required for various categories:
Category | PVRC | PDILR | PQA | Overall percentile rank (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 |
NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 74 |
EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
SC | 35 | 35 | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
DAP | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad?
Q: What is the CAT cutoff required to get into IIM Bangalore?
IIM Bangalore considers two kinds of CAT scores for MBA admission - Qualifying and Final score. Qualifying CAT score is the minimum sectional and overall CAT score used to shortlist students for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Candidates above minimum cutoffs in the sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank and having a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT are considered for the next stage. The final CAT score is cutoffs are the basis of which the candidates are called for final selection after the AWT and PI rounds are over.
Q: How many questions should I solve to score 99 percentile in CAT exam?
Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Vizag?
IIM Visakhapatnam accepts CAT scores for admission to the management courses. However, the institute does not release the CAT cutoffs in the public domain and is exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam. IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. CAT 2024 cutoff will be tentatively declared in the month of Jan. Considering the previous year trends, the final CAT cutoff 2024 is expected to be in the range between 92-94 for IIM Visakhapatnam.
The estimated qualifying CAT cutoff 2024 is 80 for the General category students.
Parameters for IIM Bangalore WAT-PI Shortlisting 2025
The weightage for CAT score for WAT-PI shortlisting has been increased from 40 to 55 points. Graduation marks will not be taken into consideration for PI shortlistng. Candidates will be evaluated on the parameters mentioned in the below table for selection to the WAT-PI round:
| IIM Bangaore PI Shortlisting Parameters |
Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 score |
55 |
| Class 10 Board |
10 |
| Class 12 Board |
10 |
| Gender Diversity |
5 |
| Work Experience |
10 |
CAT VARC, LRDI & QA Weightage
The 55 points for CAT 2024 score will be further divided into the following sections.
| CAT Subjects |
Weight |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
19 |
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI) |
21 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA |
15 |
| Total |
55 |
IIM Bangalore Admission Process 2025: WAT-PI
In the second phase of IIM Bangalore admission, the candidates will have to appear for WAT which is a 30-minute essay writing test on topics from socio-political, economic and business affairs, sports, etc. In the PI, each candidate will be evaluated on the basis of his/her communication ability, academic background, quality of work experience and other personal traits.
During the PI, all candidates will be required to provide two reference letters from their employers or from teachers in the academic institutions where they had been students previously. These reference letters will also be used in candidate’s evaluation.
IIM Bangalore Admission Process: Final Selection 2025
In the final phase of IIM Bangalore Admission process, the candidates will be evaluated on their WAT and PI performance as well as his/her academic background, quality of work experience and other personal traits. After WAT and PI, each selected candidate’s Composite Score will be calculated on the basis of the following parameters:
| IIM Bangalore Final Selection Parameters |
Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT score |
25 |
| WAT |
10 |
| PI |
40 |
| Class 10 |
5 |
| Class 12 |
5 |
| Graduation score |
5 |
| Weighted Work Experience/Professional Qualification |
10 |
| Total |
100 |
The aspirants must note that the gender diversity component is applicable only for the computing the pre-PI score for deciding on interview calls, and will not be applicable for phase 2 of the admissions process leading up to final selection.
Candidates making it to the final admission list of IIM Bangalore MBA batch of 2025-2027 will be intimated through email by April 2025. The selected candidates will be required to confirm their admission by submitting offer acceptance form and requisite fee.
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FAQs on IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria 2025
Q: What is the IIM Bangalore admission criteria 2025-27?
A: The IIM Bangalore admission criteria 2025-27 includes CAT score of minimum 85 percentile (General category), academic record, work experience and good performance in Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Q: Is class 12 percentage important for admission to IIM Bangalore?
A: Yes, class 12 percentage is very important for admission to IIM Bangalore, as it carries 20 points in selection for WAT-PI and 5 points in preparation of the final merit list. The Class 12 marks are the most important as it is the main parameter that is taken into consideration for PI shortlisting apart from CAT score.
Q: How can I apply to IIM Bangalore for MBA admission?
A: To apply for IIM Bangalore’s full-time MBA programme, the candidates have to apply for and clear the CAT exam with 95+ percentile. While filling the CAT application form, they need to select IIM Bangalore as preferred college. It they don’t make this selection, they will not be considered for the WAT-PI round.
Q: What is the selection process of IIM Bangalore for MBA?
A: IIM Bangalore selection process for MBA programme includes, shortlisting of candidates on the basis of CAT score, PI-WAT and final selection. Various parameters are taken into consideration at every phase of admission for selecting a candidate such as academic score, diversity, work experience, etc.
Q: Can I apply for IIM Bangalore MBA course with any other exam score than CAT?
A: No, Indian students can apply for IIM Bangalore MBA course on the basis of CAT score only. No other MBA exam score is accepted. Foreign/PIO/NRI candidates can apply through GMAT.
Q: What is the minimum CAT cut off percentile required for IIM Bangalore?
A: The qualifying CAT cut off for IIM Bangalore admission is 85 percentile however, the final cut off usually hovers around 99 percentile (for General category candidates) so the candidates must aim to score 99 percentile for selection to IIM Bangalore.
Q: What is the weightage of Class 10, 12 and Graduation marks in IIM Bangalore admission process?
A: The weightage of Class 10 marks is 10, Class 12 marks is 10 and Graduation marks is 10, in IIM Bangalore admission process for PI-WAT shortlisting. For the final selection, the weightage of Class 10 marks, Class 12 marks and Graduation marks is 5 each.
Q: When is IIM Bangalore shortlist announced?
A: The IIM Bangalore shortlist is announced a few days after the CAT result declaration. For 2024 admission, CAT result was announced on December 20, 2023 and the IIM Bangalore shortlist was announced by January 11, 2024. The shortlist for 2025 admission will commence in the first week of January 2025.
Q: What is the next process after IIM Bangalore shortlist release?
A: After the release of IIM Bangalore shortlist, the aspirants are required to fill an online application available on the institute website for participation in WAT-PI round. Upon selection, they will be intimated about time, date and venue of WAT-PI, by the institute.
Q: What is the MBA course fee of IIM Bangalore?
A: The total course fee of the full-time MBA programme at IIM Bangalore is INR 27 lakh to be paid semester-wise (in four instalments). This fee amount includes boarding charges and other expenses. The institute offers scholarships to meritorious students.
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The course-wise average and median package offered over the past three years during IIM Bangalore placements is presented below:
Particulars | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2022) | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023) | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024) |
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Average package | INR 33.82 LPA | INR 35.31 LPA | INR 35.92 LPA |
Median package | INR 31.20 LPA | INR 33 LPA | INR 32.5 LPA |
Particulars | EPGP Placement Statistics (2022) | EPGP Placement Statistics (2023) | EPGP Placement Statistics (2024) |
Average package | INR 30.9 LPA | INR 33.07 LPA | INR 34.33 LPA |
Median package | INR 30 LPA | INR 32.21 LPA | INR 33 LPA |
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The placement trend witnessed during IIM Bangalore PGP placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2022) | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023) | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 33.82 LPA | INR 35.31 LPA | INR 35.92 LPA |
Median package | INR 31.20 LPA | INR 33 LPA | INR 32.5 LPA |
Offers made | 662 | 606 | 572 |
Companies visited | 137 | 164 | 163 |
PPOs made / accepted | 273 / 181 | 291 / 209 | 247 / 203 |
Lateral placement offers made / accepted | 180 / 127 | 94 / 82 | 83 / 71 |
International offers | 6 | 14 | 29 |
Students opting out of placements | 11 | NA | 1 |
Total students | 524 | 512 | 517 |
Note: The mean package is considered to be the average package.
Further, the placement trend recorded during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | EPGP Placement Statistics (2022) | EPGP Placement Statistics (2023) | EPGP Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 30.9 LPA | INR 33.07 LPA | INR 34.33 LPA |
Median package | INR 30 LPA | INR 32.21 LPA | INR 33 LPA |
Companies visited | 30 | 27 | 29 |
Total offers | 71 | 70 | 70 |
Students opted out | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Class size | 75 | 75 | 75 |
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The key highlights of IIM Bangalore MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2022) | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2023) | PGP + PGPBA Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 33.82 LPA | INR 35.31 LPA | INR 35.92 LPA |
Median package | INR 31.20 LPA | INR 33 LPA | INR 32.5 LPA |
Offers made | 662 | 606 | 572 |
Companies visited | 137 | 164 | 163 |
PPOs made / accepted | 273 / 181 | 291 / 209 | 247 / 203 |
Lateral placement offers made / accepted | 180 / 127 | 94 / 82 | 83 / 71 |
International offers | 6 | 14 | 29 |
Students opting out of placements | 11 | NA | 1 |
Total students | 524 | 512 | 517 |
Note: The mean package is considered to be the average package.
Other than this, the key highlights of IIM Bangalore EPGP placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | EPGP Placement Statistics (2022) | EPGP Placement Statistics (2023) | EPGP Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 30.9 LPA | INR 33.07 LPA | INR 34.33 LPA |
Median package | INR 30 LPA | INR 32.21 LPA | INR 33 LPA |
Companies visited | 30 | 27 | 29 |
Total offers | 71 | 70 | 70 |
Students opted out | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Class size | 75 | 75 | 75 |
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The sector-wise offers made during IIM Bangalore PGP placements 2024 is presented below:
Sectors | PGP + PGPBA Offers Distribution 2024 |
|---|---|
Consulting | 42% |
Finance/Banking/Investments | 16% |
Ecommerce/Payments/Telecom | 9% |
IT Software/Services/Security | 9% |
Manufacturing/ Construction/ Energy | 7% |
Conglomerates | 6% |
FMCG/Retail | 5% |
Analytics/AI/ML | 3% |
Healthcare | 2% |
Further, the sector-wise offer distribution made during IIM Bangalore EPGP Placements 2024 is presented below:
Sectors | EPGP Offers Distribution 2024 |
|---|---|
Consulting | 36% |
IT | 20% |
BFSI | 9% |
Construction | 6% |
E-Commerce/ Quick Commerce | 7% |
Automotive | 4% |
Oil & Energy | 4% |
Aviation and Aero-Space | 3% |
Chemicals | 3% |
Manufacturing | 3% |
Nonprofit Organization Management | 3% |
Luxury Goods & Jewellery | 1% |
Marketing & Advertising | 1% |
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