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

Admission 2025, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore : Admission 2025, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

Bangalore, Karnataka,
Approved By:MHRD
Government
Estd: 1973
Genders: Coed
Approved By: MHRD, Government of India
Hostel Availability: Yes
Average Placement Package: 25-45 LPA
Placement Companies: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, was established in  1973, to provide high-quality education, research and industry engagement. The institute facilitates excellent faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

IIM Bangalore is a government-autonomous business school and holds the position of one of the Institute of National Importance.   

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore offers excellent management education, based on vibrant pedagogic practices while maintaining contemporary relevance in the Indian Scenario. 

IIM Bangalore offers bachelor's, master's, PG Diploma, PG certificate fellowship, and doctoral programmes in business administration, business analytics, digital business, entrepreneurship, management, public policy, administration, and corporate governance.

Rankings

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore rankings are as follows:

  • IIM Bangalore has been ranked 32nd globally for Business and Management Studies by QS World University Rankings in 2024.
  • IIM Bangalore was ranked 2nd among the top management institutes in India by NIRF in 2024.
  • The institute also holds 3rd rank globally for career progress by FT MBA rankings in 2025.
  • IIMB was ranked 41st for Master in Management in 2024
  • IIM Bangalore was ranked 48th for Executive Education Custom and 59th for Executive Education Open in 2024.

Infrastructure

The 100 acres that comprise the IIM Bangalore location on Bannerghatta Road are gifted with modern facilities nestled among luscious greenery. There are modern classroom blocks and state-of-the-art auditoria to create the best teaching-learning environment. Students are provided with completely furnished single-occupancy hostels and wi-fi-enabled high-speed campus. The pristine swimming pool itself is Olympic-sized; other sports facilities are at par with any other university standard. A complete IT infrastructure, research centres, and invigorating spaces for corporate interaction create a thriving ecosystem of IIM Bangalore for academic excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

International Tie-Ups

IIM Bangalore has international tie-ups with many top institutes as it is a member of the Global Network for Advanced Management. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is the only Indian Institute to be a part of the network which comprises 32 top business schools from across the globe. The network includes institutes like Yale School of Management, HEC, INSEAD and NSU

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Highlights

Tabulated below are the IIM, Bangalore Highlights.

HighlightsDetails

Name

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Address

Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560076, India

Affiliation

It is an Autonomous Business School

Accreditation

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

Member

  • Global Network for Advanced Management

Website

www.iimb.ac.in 

Established | Ownership

1973 | Government

Rankings

  • IIM Bangalore has been ranked 32nd globally for Business and Management Studies by QS World University Rankings in 2024.

  • IIM Bangalore was ranked 2nd among the top management institutes in India by NIRF in 2024.

  • The institute also holds 3rd rank globally for career progress by FT MBA rankings in 2025.

  • IIMB was ranked 41st for Master in Management in 2024

  • IIM Bangalore was ranked 48th for Executive Education Custom and 59th for Executive Education Open in 2024.

Courses Offered

Offers master's, PG, PG certificate fellowship, and doctoral programmes in business administration, etc.

Flagship Course

MBA, Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

Exams Accepted

Common Admission Test (CAT),  followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT) and personal Interview (PI).

Application Mode

Entirely Online

Placement Record

Excellent placement history with leading companies

Hostel Facilities

Yes

Scholarships

Based on financial necessity and merit

Campus Facilities

Wi-Fi, Cafeteria, Library, Auditorium, Sports, Labs

IIM Bangalore Offers Postgraduate and Doctoral level courses. The courses include MBA, MBA Executive, PHD, PHD Management Executive.

Tabulated below are the course and their duration:

Course

Duration

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2 years

MBA Business Analytics

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

1 year

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPEM)

2 years (weekend)

Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM)

1 year

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

5 years

Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE)

3 years (online)

IIM Bangalore Placements 

IIM Bangalore placement cell has released reports of 512 students bagging 606 offers from 164 recruiters in 2023. The average CTC was pegged at ₹35.31 LPA, with a median of ₹33 LPA. Consulting was the leading sector hiring 43% of the batch, followed by finance (14%) and general management (12%). Top recruiters included Accenture, McKinsey, Amazon, BCG, Bain & Company, and Tata Consultancy Services. The institute had 291 pre-placement offers, out of which 209 were accepted. With strong ties to the industry and available recruiter-high-paying job options, IIM Bangalore remains a favourite for top recruiters.

IIM Bangalore Scholarships

Here is a table summarizing IIM Bangalore Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Criteria

Amount (INR)

IIMB PGP Alumni First Batch (1976) Scholarship

Differently-abled female PGP student (or male if no eligible female)

75,000 + Medallion + Certificate

NTPC Scholarship Scheme

SC/ST/PwD students in 2nd year who passed the first year in one attempt

48,000 per year

Employment in Social Sector Scholarship

Graduates working in the social sector

One-third of fees are reimbursed annually for the first three years

Aditya Birla Scholarship

Top 25% of PGP students in 1st and 2nd year

1.75 lakhs per student

OPJEMS Scholarship

Top 10 performers in 2nd year based on 1st-year academics

1.50 lakh per student

Citi Women’s Leader Award

Top 25% of female students in 1st year

Covers 2nd year's tuition fees

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre India Scholarship

Neediest applicants in the 1st year

Covers full tuition expenses

Siddhartha Padam Award

Highest CGPA in Economics, Finance & Accounting core courses in 1st year

50,000 + Medallion + Certificate

Runwal Education Trust Scholarship

Based on 1st-year academic performance and financial need

1,00,000 + Medallion + Certificate

Hindustan Unilever / T Thomas Scholarship

Merit-cum-means basis for 2nd-year PGP student

1 lakh per student

Yes Bank Scholarship

Top 20 performers as per admission criteria or top 20% based on current CGPA and active in student committees

2 lakhs

National Scholarship for Higher Education of Scheduled Tribe

Meritorious ST students in 1st year

Covers full tuition expenses

National Scholarship for Higher Education for Scheduled Caste Students

Meritorious SC students in 1st year

Covers full tuition expenses

Frequently Asked Questions
1.hat is the acceptance rate for IIM Bangalore?

The acceptance rate at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is typically between 0.4% and 0.5%.

2.What is the required percentage of CAT for admission to IIM Bangalore?

The required CAT percentage for admissions in IIM Bangalore is 85% for General category students.

3.IIM Bangalore is a government or private college?

IIM Bangalore is a government college.