IIM Bangalore Admission 2026: School of Multidisciplinary Studies Opens Admission for UG Programmes

Recently, IIM Bangalore (IIMB), one of the leading management schools in India, has announced applications to two innovative undergraduate courses beginning in 2026, the BSc Honours in Data Science and the BSc Honours in Economics. These new courses represent a clear extension of the academic horizon of IIMB with a bold emphasis on the data-driven decision making and economic analysis, to address the demands of a fast-paced global economy.

The programs have a distinctive cohort design with an overall enrolment of 80 students- 40 in each major enabling them to receive personalized attention, close faculty contact and a collaborative learning atmosphere. The courses will be offered at the next campus of IIMB, Jigani, and will be combined with core disciplinary knowledge and complementary minors, in which Data Science students will also learn Economics and Business, and Economics students will learn about Data Science and Business applications.

Application Timeline for the courses: 

• Application Opens: Tuesday, 14 October 2025

• Application Closes: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Admission Procedure and Important Dates:

The IIMB Admissions test will be held on December 13, 2025. The test will last for 120 minutes and will be computer-based, with 60 multiple-choice questions. The test is divided in 3 sections: English - Reading and Comprehension section with 15 questions - Quantitative & Data Interpretation (Maths) with 30 questions - Logical Reasoning including Verbal Reasoning (LR + VR) with 15 questions.

IIM Bangalore Undergraduate Program: Fees & Eligibility

• The specialization cost amounts to INR 8.5 lakhs annually for the initial two years.

• Financial aid is accessible to learners who qualify for need-based scholarship assistance.

• Applicants must be 20 years or less in age until August 1, 2026.

• The candidate should have passed in Class XII or equivalent from a recognized board.

• The students should have studied Mathematics in Class XII.

• Minimum of 60% in Class X Mathematics is a must.

The introduction of these undergraduate courses signifies the commitment of IIMB to develop future leaders who are adept at data science and economics and can make a positive impact on business, policy, and society. Having a reliable tradition and new academic creativity, IIM Bangalore is destined to influence the new generation of thinkers and innovators.

This is an exclusive opportunity to be part of an institute that is reputed to excel and influence the world of data or economics to prospective students. The applications are being received and the clock of a new era of undergraduate education at IIM Bangalore has started.