IIM Bangalore (IIMB): Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

IIM Bangalore is the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, set up in 1973 on Bannerghatta Road. It runs a large flagship MBA, the two-year PGP, and eight other degree programmes. Its hiring leans towards one sector, consulting, and its fee is high. So IIM Bangalore is a strong fit for some plans and a weak fit for others.

Is IIM Bangalore Worth It, and Who Should Check Twice?

IIM Bangalore is worth it if your plan is consulting, strategy, technology or finance. You must also be able to carry the Rs 26 lakh fee. It may not suit every plan, and the tabs show both sides.

Who Studies at IIM Bangalore?

The IIM Bangalore 2026-28 batch has 618 students, as per the batch profile.

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The IIM Bangalore highlights below list the facts most readers look up first. These IIM Bangalore details come from IIM Bangalore's own pages, and each figure carries its year or batch.

Is IIM Bangalore NAAC Accredited?

No, IIM Bangalore does not carry a NAAC grade. It awards its own degrees under the IIM Act, 2017, so it does not depend on UGC affiliation. IIM Bangalore's accreditation is international. EFMD gave IIM Bangalore EQUIS accreditation in 2010. The accreditation was renewed for five years in December 2021, as stated on the IIM Bangalore accreditation page.

The IIM Bangalore courses list has nine degree programmes across doctoral, postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Most applicants mean the two-year PGP when they say IIMB. The table gives the IIM Bangalore fees structure for the latest batch each programme page shows.

Which Courses Does IIM Bangalore Offer?

There are nine courses in IIM Bangalore: the PGP, PGPBA, EPGP, PGPEM, PGPPM, a PhD, a BBA and two BSc (Hons) programmes. The IIM Bangalore PGP, PGPBA and EPGP are full-time residential MBA programmes. The IIM Bangalore PGPEM is a weekend MBA for working professionals. The full IIM Bangalore courses page lists duration and eligibility.

What Are the IIM Bangalore Fees for the PGP?

The IIM Bangalore fees 2027 for the PGP 2026-28 batch are Rs 26,00,000 for two years. These IIM Bangalore fees details come from the PGP fee page. The fee covers tuition, library, internet, case permission royalty, course material and hostel room rent. It also covers service charge, medical insurance, personal accident insurance and alumni activity. You also pay a one-time caution deposit of Rs 30,000 and a mess advance of Rs 30,000 each term. Taxes are charged on top, as per the PGP fee page. Term-wise detail is on the IIM Bangalore fees page.

IIM Bangalore admission 2027 for the PGP and PGPBA runs on a CAT score, a written ability test and a personal interview. The IIM Bangalore admission requirements are a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. CA, CS and ICWA holders also qualify. These IIM Bangalore admission criteria are also the IIM Bangalore MBA eligibility rule.

What Is the IIM Bangalore Admission Process?

The IIM Bangalore admission process has two scoring stages. First, a pre-interview score decides who is shortlisted. CAT carries 55 points. Class 10, Class 12, the bachelor's degree and work experience carry 10 points each. Gender diversity carries 5.

In the final score, IIM Bangalore gives 40 points to the interview, 10 to the written ability test and 25 to CAT. The written test runs for about 30 minutes. The IIM Bangalore admission page gives IIM Bangalore admission details for every step.

When Do IIM Bangalore Admission Dates Open for the Next Batch?

CAT 2026 is the gate for the IIM Bangalore PGP 2027-29 domestic route. Registration ran from 3 August 2026 to 22 September 2026, and the exam is on 29 November 2026. IIM Bangalore has not yet published the domestic PGP shortlist and interview dates.

The IIM Bangalore PGPBA and the international PGP route open on 1 October 2026. Both close on 14 January 2027, per the PGPBA important dates. See the CAT 2026 dates for the exam schedule.

The IIM Bangalore placement statistics for the Class of 2026 show a median package of Rs 34.75 lakh. The average is Rs 35.35 lakh. The IIM Bangalore figures cover 605 students, 665 offers and 177 recruiting firms. In 2025, the IIM Bangalore median was Rs 32.61 lakh and the average was Rs 34.88 lakh.

How Much Do IIM Bangalore Graduates Earn?

The IIM Bangalore average package for the Class of 2026 is Rs 35.35 lakh, and the median is Rs 34.75 lakh. The median is the better planning number, because half the batch earned that much or more. The institute does not publish an IIM Bangalore highest placement package. See the IIM Bangalore placement page for IIM Bangalore placement details on recruiters and sectors.

The one-year EPGP batch of 2025-26 had 73 students and 22 firms. Its median package was Rs 36.50 lakh and its average was Rs 37.10 lakh.

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The IIM Bangalore cutoff is published as a CAT percentile table for the first shortlist. The latest table is for the 2026-28 batch and uses CAT 2025 scores. It is the IIM Bangalore previous year cutoff for CAT 2026 takers, and the institute prints it in its own admission document. The IIM Bangalore cutoff marks are percentile bars, and an IIM Bangalore expected cutoff for 2027-29 is not published.

What CAT Percentile Do You Need for IIM Bangalore?

You need at least an 85 aggregate percentile as a General category candidate to enter the IIM Bangalore first shortlist. Section minimums also apply. For the PGP, General candidates need 80 in VARC, 75 in DILR and 75 in QA.

IIM Bangalore notes that the scores of those called for interview were higher. See the IIM Bangalore cutoff page for every category and the PGPBA table.

IIM Bangalore scholarship information starts with need-based financial aid for PGP students whose household income is below Rs 8,00,000 a year. Aid covers 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% or 100% of the fee. Merit scholarships sit on top of that.

Which Scholarships Can You Get at IIM Bangalore?

IIM Bangalore gives scholarships on need and on merit. The cards show the main routes. The IIM Bangalore scholarship page lists every route and amount.

🤝AidNeed-Based Aid20%, 40%, 60%, 80% or 100% of the fee for PGP households under Rs 8,00,000.🏅MeritAditya Birla ScholarshipRs 1.75 lakh per student, with renewal for the top 25% of the batch.🏅MeritOPJEMS ScholarshipRs 1.50 lakh. One student receives it each year.🏛️CategoryGovernment SchemesTuition in full for ST and SC students in year 1. The PwD scheme pays Rs 2,55,000 a year.💼ExecutiveEPGP Merit AwardsThe one-year EPGP has merit scholarships of up to Rs 8,00,000.

The IIM Bangalore ranking 2026 picture starts with NIRF, and the IIM Bangalore NIRF ranking 2026 list is not out yet. IIM Bangalore holds the second rank in the NIRF 2025 Management category, with a score of 81.56. IIM Ahmedabad is first at 83.29. Globally, the IIM Bangalore PGP is ranked 21st in the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking 2026.

Where Does IIM Bangalore Stand Among Indian B-Schools?

The IIM Bangalore ranking in India is second in the NIRF 2025 Management category. NIRF had not published a 2026 list at the time of writing. In the QS subject rankings 2026, IIM Bangalore ranked 2 in India and 29 in the world for Business and Management Studies. This is from the IIM Bangalore QS release.

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IIM Bangalore accepts a different entrance exam for almost every programme. CAT is the main one. It is the exam for the IIM Bangalore two-year PGP and PGPBA.

Which Entrance Exam Does IIM Bangalore Accept?

IIM Bangalore accepts CAT for the domestic PGP and PGPBA. The IIM Bangalore international and overseas PGP route takes GMAT or GRE instead. The EPGP takes GMAT or GRE only. IIM Bangalore PGPEM and PGPPM accept CAT, GMAT, GRE or the IIMB Test. See the CAT exam page for the exam itself.

The IIM Bangalore campus spreads over 100 acres on Bannerghatta Road, about 10 km from MG Road. IIM Bangalore has a single main entrance. PGP students get on-campus accommodation, and they can choose to live off campus in the second year.

What Facilities Does the IIM Bangalore Campus Have?

The IIM Bangalore campus has a library, a computer centre, a medical centre, sports facilities and daily-need services. IIM Bangalore is also building a second campus at Jigani, about 27 km away. Mess charges are separate, with a mess advance of Rs 30,000 for PGP students each term.

📚Library and Computer CentreStudy and computing space for all programmes.🏊SportsA sports centre, a swimming pool, and tennis and badminton courts.🏦Daily NeedsA bank, a post office, a book store, a cafeteria and a snack bar.🏥Medical CentreA medical centre on campus.🏗️Jigani CampusA second campus is being built about 27 km away.

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IIM Bangalore is on Bannerghatta Road in Bilekahalli. The IIM Bangalore location is about 43 km from Kempegowda International Airport and about 12.6 km from KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station. The IIM Bangalore nearest metro station is Jayadeva Hospital.

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IIM Bangalore student reviews lean positive on campus and peers, and honest about internship stress. Read this IIM Bangalore college review as opinion and set it beside the published data.

Pros And Cons Students Mention

This section reads Google Maps reviews, Reddit threads and LinkedIn posts by IIM Bangalore students and alumni, checked in October 2026.

What Students Like

✅ProCampus, Peers and FoodGoogle visitors praise the greenery and architecture. A current PGP student on Reddit rates the infrastructure, peer group and mess food highly. What it means for you: ask current students about the peer group and the mess.✅ProLighter Academic PressureTwo Reddit posts call the academics less hectic than at other IIMs. What it means for you: you may get time for case competitions and clubs, so plan how to use it.✅ProMixed Teaching, Good Subject ChoiceA 2025 graduate describes a mix of cases and classroom teaching. What it means for you: check the electives on the courses page against your goal.

What Students Flag

⚠️Check TwiceSummer Internship StressA recent LinkedIn post calls internship season the hardest part of the two years. What it means for you: start preparing well before the season.⚠️Check TwiceToo Much to BalanceA PGPBA graduate says students can give full time to only about three of academics, case competitions, clubs and social life. What it means for you: pick two or three priorities early.⚠️Check TwicePlacement Club SelectionA student who missed the placement club advises choosing a target domain and building skills early. What it means for you: decide your target sector in the first months.