The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), a globally recognized management institute and an Institute of National Importance, will admit students to its flagship MBA programmes in 2026 based on CAT 2025 scores. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) to apply for the 2026 batch.
Admission Process for IIM Bangalore 2026
The selection process for the PGP/MBA programme (2025–2027 batch) involves multiple stages:
- Shortlisting: Based on a composite score, where CAT 2025 accounts for 55% weightage. Academic records (Class 10, 12, graduation), work experience, and gender diversity are also considered.
- Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI): Candidates who clear sectional and overall cut-offs appear for WAT and PI.
- Final Selection: Composite score includes scaled CAT marks, WAT (10%), PI (40%), academics, and work experience.
IIM Bangalore Past Admission Trends
For the 2022–24 batch, 1,742 candidates were shortlisted. The General category cutoff was 56.42, while the ST category had the lowest cutoff at 31.09. Out of the shortlisted candidates, 480 seats were filled, with 196 in the General category and 17 in PwD.
IIM Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026
IIM Bangalore offers a range of management programmes at postgraduate and doctoral levels.
IIM Bangalore Placements 2025
The placement drive of 2025 showed strong results across programmes:
- Total Offers (PGP/PGPBA): 660
- International Offers: 22
- Top Sector: Consulting (41% in PGP/PGPBA, 44% in EPGP)
IIM Bangalore Placement Trends 2024 vs 2025
In 2024, the average package for PGP/PGPBA was ₹35.92 LPA, while in 2025 it stood at ₹34.88 LPA. Consulting firms remained the top recruiters with over 40% of offers. The EPGP average package also rose to ₹35.5 LPA in 2025, compared to ₹34.33 LPA in 2024.
