IIM Bangalore completed its 2025 placement season with strong outcomes. The institute placed its full batch with participation from leading recruiters across consulting, finance and technology.
Placement highlights 2025
| Metric | 2025 Data |
|---|---|
| Average Package | Rs 34.33 LPA |
| Highest Package | Rs 1.45 Crore |
| Median Package | Rs 32.50 LPA |
| Programme Fee | Rs 24 lakh (PGP) |
| Return on Investment | 1.43x (best among old IIMs) |
| Batch Size | Approximately 420 students |
Top recruiters
BCG, McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, HUL, Goldman Sachs, Kearney and EY were among the top recruiters. Technology companies including Amazon and Microsoft recruited for product and strategy roles. FMCG majors including Nestle and ITC also participated.
Sector breakdown
Consulting and strategy roles attracted the largest number of students. FMCG was the second largest sector with HUL, ITC and Nestle making significant offers. Finance, technology and e-commerce made up the remaining placements.
What makes IIM Bangalore distinctive
IIM Bangalore offered the best return on investment among the old IIMs in 2025, with a programme fee of Rs 24 lakh against an average package of Rs 34.33 LPA. The highest package of Rs 1.45 Crore was the highest among all IIMs in 2025. IIM B is also known for its strong technology and product management placements given its location in Bengaluru.
CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore
For general category candidates, IIM Bangalore typically requires an overall CAT percentile in the range mentioned in our IIM cutoffs article. Section-wise cutoffs apply. A balanced performance across VARC, DILR and QA is essential.
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