Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka · Est. 1973 · IIM · NIRF 2025 rank #2
Accepts:CAT
IIM Bangalore at a glance
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is in Bengaluru, Karnataka and was established in 1973.
- It is ranked #2 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings.
- IIM Bangalore admits students to its MBA through CAT.
- The MBA: PGP + PGPBA (placements reported together) batch of 2024-26 recorded a median salary of ₹34.8 LPA and an average of ₹35.4 LPA.
- The total fee for MBA: PGP + PGPBA (placements reported together) (2025-27) is ₹20.1 L.
- The published minimum CAT 2025 percentile for the first shortlist (General) is 85 overall, with sectional minimums of 80 VARC, 75 DILR and 75 QA.
- The 2026-28 batch average work experience of 27 months.
IIM Bangalore reports final placements for its two-year PGP (MBA) and PGPBA programmes together.
Programmes
| Programme | Format | Duration | Admission via | Intake | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA: PGP + PGPBA (placements reported together)MBA | Full-time, residential | 2 yrs | CAT | 540 | ₹20.1 L (2025-27)src |
| MBA (Business Analytics) – PGPBAMBA (Business Analytics) | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| MBA – EPGP (One-year)MBA | One-year, full-time, residential | 1 yr | — | — | — |
| MBA – PGPEM (Working Professionals)MBA | Two-year, for working professionals | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Management Studies (Public Policy) – PGPPMMaster of Management Studies (Public Policy) | — | — | — | — | — |
| PhDPhD | Doctoral, full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| BBA in Digital Business and EntrepreneurshipBBA | Undergraduate | — | — | — | — |
| BSc (Honours) EconomicsBSc (Hons) | Undergraduate | — | — | — | — |
| BSc (Honours) Data SciencesBSc (Hons) | Undergraduate | — | — | — | — |
Placements
Batch profile
MBA: PGP + PGPBA (placements reported together)
| Batch | Women | Freshers | Avg work-ex | Engineers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-28src | — | — | 27 mo | — |
Published cutoffs
Minimum percentiles the institute published for its first interview shortlist. Actual shortlist scores were higher; these are not a prediction of selection.
Frequently asked
Which entrance exam does IIM Bangalore use for its two-year MBA?
IIM Bangalore shortlists candidates for its two-year MBA using CAT scores.
What was the median salary in IIM Bangalore's latest final placements?
The median was ₹34.75 lakh per annum for the 2024-26 batch, with an average of ₹35.35 lakh, according to the institute's final placement report.
What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Bangalore's first interview shortlist?
For General category candidates, IIM Bangalore published a minimum overall CAT 2025 percentile of 85, with sectional minimums of 80 (VARC), 75 (DILR) and 75 (QA). These are eligibility floors for the first shortlist; candidates actually shortlisted scored higher.
Where is IIM Bangalore located?
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in 1973.
What is IIM Bangalore's NIRF ranking?
IIM Bangalore is ranked #2 in the NIRF 2025 management rankings published by the Ministry of Education.
What is the total fee for MBA: PGP + PGPBA (placements reported together) at IIM Bangalore?
The total fee for MBA: PGP + PGPBA (placements reported together) (2025-27) is about ₹20.11 lakh, as reported by education portals. Confirm the current figure in the institute's official fee notice.
What is IIM Bangalore's minimum CAT percentile for NC-OBC candidates?
For NC-OBC candidates, IIM Bangalore published a minimum overall CAT 2025 percentile of 75 for its first shortlist, with sectional minimums of 70 (VARC), 65 (DILR) and 65 (QA).
How many companies recruited at IIM Bangalore?
177 companies took part in the 2024-26 final placements, according to the institute's report.
What is IIM Bangalore's official website?
The official website is https://www.iimb.ac.in. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility there before applying.
News about IIM Bangalore
Placements · 15 Nov 2026
IIM final placements 2026: what the official reports say
Median salaries at IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow and Indore, taken straight from each institute's own placement report.
Cutoffs · 15 Nov 2026
IIM CAT cutoffs: the official minimum percentiles for IIM A, B, C, L and I
The minimum overall and sectional CAT percentiles each IIM published for its first interview shortlist, by category, with links to the source documents.
Data last verified 11 Nov 2026. Figures come from the college's official publications (see “src” links). Check the official website before applying. Official site: www.iimb.ac.in