IIM Bangalore Admission Process 2024: Check Updated Process Now!

IIM Bangalore admission process 2024 is all set to begin along with CAT 2023 registrations, which are expected to start between the last week of July or the first week of August 2023. IIM Bangalore admission 2023 is completely entrance-based. The institute offers MBA, Executive MBA, and other courses at PG, doctoral and certificate levels in the field of Management. 

Admission to the flagship course, i.e. MBA of IIM Bangalore is based on a valid score in the CAT exam, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) round. IIM Bangalore offers admission to Indian students via CAT and international students via GMAT/ GRE. IIM Bangalore conducts IIM-B tests for admission to Executive MBA (EPGP) and PhD courses.

Courses Offered by IIM Bangalore

IIM Bangalore offers an MBA, Executive MBA and a few other courses at PG, doctoral and certificate levels in the field of Management. IIM Bangalore admission is entrance-based for all courses. Students are required to go through the national-level entrances and then appear for the institute-level selection rounds for final admission. Check below the eligibility, fee and selection criteria for all IIM Bangalore courses:

NOTE: The above fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

IIM Bangalore Admission Dates 2024

All the important dates for IIM Bangalore admission 2024 are tabulated below course-wise:

DISCLAIMER: All these dates are subject to change if required. Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be intimated by e-mail with all the relevant details. Online interviews are arranged for applicants who are outside India during the above interview dates. The interview process for any/all rounds may be conducted online if there is disruption due to the pandemic.

IIM Bangalore MBA Admission Process

IIM Bangalore admission criteria for MBA 2023-2025 batch was the same as that of 2022-24. There were no changes in the IIM Bangalore admission process, selection criteria and weightage of parameters. Last year, the minimum CAT cut-off required to be eligible for IIM Bangalore’s Written Ability test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) was 85 for General category students. For the final selection, the weightage allotted to the CAT score was 25 per cent and to PI was 30 per cent. This year, the WAT round was conducted and the weightage allotted to it was 10 points.

For the academic year 2024, however, the predictions are that IIM Bangalore might revamp its MBA admission criteria with significant changes by awarding higher weightage to CAT 2023 score. Stay tuned for more updates on these changes.

IIM Bangalore MBA Duration, Fee, Specialisations & Seats

The MBA programme offered by IIM Bangalore is a two-year course which is available in General and Business Analytics specialisations. Below mentioned are some of the important highlights regarding IIM Bangalore PGP and PGP-BA admission:

IIM Bangalore MBA Eligibility & Selection

Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from IIM Bangalore for the academic year 2024-26 are compulsorily required to have applied for and appeared in the CAT 2023 exam. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements at the undergraduate level along with a balanced score in all three sections of CAT 2023 is the key to getting admission in IIM Bangalore. Check out the minimum eligibility requirements and selection criteria for MBA at IIM Bangalore in the below table:

IIM Bangalore MBA Cutoff

IIM Bangalore admission 2023 is a two-step process. In the first step, candidates having a qualifying CAT 2023 are shortlisted for the Writing ability test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). 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 2023 are to be considered for the next stage. In the absence of IIM Bangalore qualifying cutoffs 2023 for CAT 2023, below is the qualifying cutoff required by IIM-B for admission 2023:

The institute does not release the final cutoffs which are accepted by the college or at which the shortlisted students receive a final admission call. Hence, tabulated below are the expected IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff 2023 percentile:

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CAT Exam: Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

Common Admission Test or CAT is a national level Management aptitude test which is conducted by the IIMs for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and more than 1,200 B-schools in India. The exam is conducted in three sessions on a single day at about 400 test centres in 150 cities across India. Those planning to study MBA in the 2024 academic session must appear for the CAT exam as it is accepted by most government as well as private MBA colleges in India. 

CAT Pattern

The CAT exam is inclusive of three sections - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA) and the difficulty level of the exam is moderate to high. Candidates are required to solve both MCQ and Non-MCQ type questions.

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with a total of 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and the number of questions were reduced. The number of questions was reduced to 76 and the exam duration was reduced to 120 minutes. In 2021, the CAT exam pattern was revised again and the total number of questions was further reduced to 66. In CAT 2022 too, the total number of questions was 66. The section-wise breakup is as follows:

• VARC section has 24 questions and a weightage of 72 marks 
• DILR section has 20 questions and a weightage of 60 marks 
• Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 questions and a weightage of 66 marks 

Read more about CAT Pattern here.

CAT Syllabus:

The syllabus of the CAT exam has remained the same for more than ten years. Check below the main topics of CAT syllabus 2023 for exam preparation. Maximum questions are asked from these topics:

Read more about CAT Syllabus here.

CAT Preparation

While preparing for CAT, the most important point to consider is how much score percentile you are targeting and which MBA colleges you are aiming at. Make a CAT preparation plan on the basis of these points for a focused and fruitful exercise.

Mentioned below is a general CAT exam preparation strategy that can be adopted by any student to make an effective study plan.

Step 1: Check the CAT syllabus thoroughly and understand the CAT exam pattern well.

Step 2: Source required CAT books and other study material. Also, check CAT mock tests for preparation. 

Step 3: Join online MBA study groups on different social media platforms YouTube, Telegram, Quora, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.

Step 4: Make a monthly, weekly and daily timetable.

Step 5: Stick to the plan and the timetable for best results.

Shiksha has created online CAT mock tests for students to practice and familiarise themselves with the CAT exam environment. Refer to the table below to access Shiksha’s free CAT Mock Test Papers and their solutions for practice:

Read more about CAT Preparation here.

IIM Bangalore MBA Application Process 2023 via CAT

Candidates seeking admission to the two-year PGP of IIM Bangalore must appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT). CAT 2023 (considered for admission to the 2024-26 batch) will take place in November 2023. Candidates who are interested in seeking admission to the 2024-26 batch were able to apply online and register themselves on www.iimcat.ac.in after the CAT registration process is open.

In general, while registering for CAT, candidates must apply for PGP of IIM Bangalore by selecting the option available in the online registration form. The application fee for CAT (General/ OBC category) is INR 2,200. There is no additional cost included to apply for IIM Bangalore.

Read more: CAT application process

IIM Bangalore MBA Admission for International Students

For international candidates, a separate admission process is conducted to process the applications. Candidates are required to have a valid GMAT/GRE score. To be eligible to apply with a GMAT/GRE score, a student must have resided abroad for at least 18 months for the preceding three years (December 2020 to December 2022) and must not be in a position to appear for CAT. The GMAT and GRE code for IIMB’s Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is Q9H-KK-49 and 1675, respectively.

The selection process for international applicants will be done in two stages.

1. In the first stage, an evaluating committee will go through all applications in detail and will evaluate the academic background, international experience and GMAT/ GRE scores of the candidates
2. Based on these details, the evaluating committee decides whether the applicant qualifies to be moved to the second stage, which is inclusive of the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) stage.

IIM Bangalore Other PG Courses Admission Process 2024

IIM Bangalore admission is entrance-based for all courses. Students are required to go through the national-level entrances and then appear for the institute-level selection rounds for final admission. Check below the eligibility and selection criteria for all IIM Bangalore courses except for the flagship PGP courses:

Student Intake at IIM Bangalore

As per the NIRF report 2023, the total intake of IIM-B was 1,057 students out of which 70% of students were male and the remaining 30% were female. Additionally, the below data also presents the following:

Male to Female ratio at IIM-B

• Number of students that were from the state and how many were from outside the state

Domicile & Outside state students at IIM-B

• Economically backward and socially challenged students in the batch

Economically Backward and Socially Challenged students at IIM-B

• Break-up of students who received state/central govt scholarships, Institute fund scholarships, scholarships from Private bodies and no of students with no full-fee reimbursement

Note: The content has been sourced from NIRF. Hence, the copyright of the above information lies with NIRF and not with Shiksha.com.

Is IIM Bangalore worth it?

Getting an MBA from an IIM in India, IIM Bangalore or any other is undoubtedly worthwhile. Considered 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 components 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

By paying a total fee of approx. INR 25 lakh, a return average value between INR 33 lakh and INR 35 lakh 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. Check out multiple verified students’ reviews on IIM Bangalore available on Shiksha.

Also check: IIM-B Placements

What if I can’t get into IIM Bangalore?

Known for its strong academics, excellent faculty, excellent placement records and vibrant campus life, IIM Bangalore is one of the top B-School in India. Consistently ranked in the top three by NIRF ranking over the years, it is generally compared with IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta and other non-IIMs such as FMS Delhi. The below-mentioned table reflects the comparison between the three top IIMs and FMS Delhi. This table not only compares and shows why IIM Bangalore is better than the rest but also shows how competitive these other B-Schools are. If an IIM-B aspirant is not able to get into the college, there are other equally good options available:

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IIM Admission Criteria: Other Campuses 2023

To read the IIM admission and selection criteria for each institute, refer to the table below:

NOTE: In the absence of the latest (2024-26) admission criteria for all the IIMs, the above articles will direct you to the previous academic year, i.e., 2023-25 admission criteria across IIMs.

IIM Bangalore Alumni, Stories, Interview Experience

IIM Bangalore is among the premier B-Schools in the country which has released some of the most successful alumni in the country. These alumni are placed across different sectors such as Engineering, Human Resources, Business Development, Media, and Communication, among others. Some of the notable alumni of IIM Bangalore are listed below:

Note: The content has been sourced from Wikipedia, the university's official website, and other public domains. The copyright of the above information lies with the respective source website and not with Shiksha.com.

Read some of the interview experiences shared by IIM Bangalore shortlisted students:

• Biswanath Chakraborty shares his interview experience at IIM Bangalore
• Mayank Shares His IIM Bangalore WAT-PI Experience
• IIM, Bangalore business student runs the top simulated company in the world