Institute Overview
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is a premier graduate school of management in Asia. Established in 1973, IIMB has earned international recognition for its high-quality management education, research, and training. The institute is located in India's high-tech capital, Bangalore, offering a vibrant ecosystem for management education.
#2
NIRF Ranking 2024
1973
Established
1,100+
Students
90+
Faculty Members
Key Highlights
- Triple accreditation by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS
- 100-acre state-of-the-art campus with modern infrastructure
- Strong industry connections with 300+ corporate partners
- Global collaborations with 50+ international universities
- 99.8% placement record for PGP program
- Pioneer in case-based learning and research
Programs Offered
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
Duration: 2 years, Full-time
Seats: 480
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Flagship MBA program with comprehensive management education
Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)
Duration: 2 years, Weekend
Seats: 70
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree + 4 years work experience
For working professionals and entrepreneurs
Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy & Management (PGPPM)
Duration: 1 year, Full-time
Seats: 50
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree + 5 years work experience
For professionals in public policy and governance
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
Duration: 4-5 years, Full-time
Seats: 40
Eligibility: Master's degree or equivalent
Doctoral program for academic and research careers
Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- Valid CAT score (for PGP and FPM)
- For PGPEM: Minimum 4 years of work experience after graduation
- For PGPPM: Minimum 5 years of work experience in public policy domain
Selection Process
- CAT Examination (for PGP and FPM) or GMAT/GRE (for executive programs)
- Shortlisting based on CAT/GMAT scores, academic profile, and diversity factors
- Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI)
- Final selection based on composite score (CAT/GMAT + WAT + PI + Academic + Work Experience)
Important Dates for 2025 Admission
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Examination | November 24, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | January 10, 2025 |
| Shortlist Announcement | January 2025 |
| WAT-PI Process | February-March 2025 |
| Final Offer | April 2025 |
Fees & Scholarships
Program Fees (2025-26)
| Program | Total Fees | Installment Details |
|---|---|---|
| PGP | ₹23.00 Lakhs | ₹5.75 Lakhs per semester |
| PGPEM | ₹22.50 Lakhs | ₹5.62 Lakhs per semester |
| PGPPM | ₹18.00 Lakhs | Full payment at admission |
| FPM | Fully Funded | Stipend provided to students |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
IIM Bangalore offers merit-cum-means scholarships to support students from economically weaker backgrounds. The institute also provides various corporate-sponsored scholarships and government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students.
Education Loans
IIM Bangalore has partnerships with leading banks that provide education loans at preferential interest rates, covering up to 100% of tuition fees and living expenses.
Placement Statistics
₹32.50 LPA
Average Package
₹1.20 CPA
Highest Package
99.8%
Placement Rate
180+
Recruiting Companies
Sector-wise Placement (2024)
| Sector | Percentage | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 30% | ₹31.2 LPA |
| Finance | 28% | ₹35.8 LPA |
| Technology | 25% | ₹29.5 LPA |
| General Management | 10% | ₹27.3 LPA |
| Others | 7% | ₹25.1 LPA |
Top Recruiters
Consulting
McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Accenture Strategy
Finance
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, HSBC, HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank
Technology
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Adobe, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Oracle