IIM Bangalore Placement Panel Resigns After Policy Rollback, Schedule
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• Updated on 12 Dec, 2025, 4:01 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
A major development unfolded at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore after all twenty student members of the Placement Committee tendered their resignations. The exits were confirmed at a crucial time, as the institute is set to enter the pre-placement phase, followed by the final placement cycle in early February 2026.
Policy Withdrawal Triggers Collective Exit
According to reports, the resignations followed IIM Bangalore’s decision to withdraw a policy that earlier allowed senior placement representatives to submit additional job applications compared to the rest of the batch. This clause had drawn strong criticism from students, who argued that it created an unequal advantage for a select group. After the rollback of the policy, the full panel stepped down, as reported by ToI.
Placement Activities May Face Disruptions
The mass resignation has arrived at a sensitive stage of the placement calendar. The IIM Bangalore student placement committee typically manages:
- Coordination with visiting companies
- Scheduling interview rounds
- Liaising with recruiters
- Handling on-ground placement logistics
With the committee now dissolved, there are concerns that the pre-placement process and the February final placements may experience delays.
CDS Reviewing Interim Arrangements
The institute’s Career Development Services (CDS) team — including faculty members and staff — is currently assessing how to manage upcoming placement-related responsibilities until a new structure is formalised. As of now, no replacement panel has been announced. Internal discussions are underway to ensure that the placement timeline remains stable and that recruiter engagements are not affected.
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