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IIM Bangalore Admission: UG & PG Process, Dates & Fees

Last Updated on 05 Oct 2026

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IIM Bangalore admission varies by programme, with different eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and selection processes. For the PGP (MBA), admission is based on CAT, followed by shortlisting, PI and WAT. CAT carries 55% in the pre-PI score. In the final post-PI score, PI carries 40%, WAT 10%, and CAT 25%, whereas work experience and academics carry the remaining weightage.

For IIM Bangalore admission after 12th, the BBA (DBE) programme uses the IIMB DBE Entrance Test or CUET (UG) General Test or JEE Main, with shortlisting based on test performance and category-wise and section-wise cut-offs. The B.Sc. (Hons.) The Economics & Data Science programme requires the IIMB UG Admission Test and PI, with final selection based on 40% UG Test, 40% PI, and 20% Class 10 score.

Other courses have separate admission routes. PGPEM accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE, or IIMB Test, while EPGP accepts GMAT or GRE. PhD applicants can use GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, UGC-CSIR/JRF NET, or IIMB Test, followed by area-specific selection and a Technical Interview.

This article covers IIM Bangalore admission, including eligibility, admission dates, entrance exams, the selection process, CAT cut-off, programme fees, and admission routes for MBA, UG, and other programmes.

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IIM Bangalore Admission Highlights

The table below gives a quick overview of admission in IIM Bangalore:

Programme

Entrance Exam / Test

Key Selection Stages

BBA (DBE)
  • IIMB DBE Entrance Test
  • CUET (UG) General Test 
  • JEE Main 
  • Entrance test Category/section-wise cut-offs
  • Shortlisting

B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics & Data Science

IIMB UG Admission Test
  • UG Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Final selection

PGPPM

CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test
  • Application screening Shortlisting
  • Case Analysis + PI

PGPEM

CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test
  • Application
  • Shortlisting 
  • Interview + WAT 
  • Final selection

EPGP

GMAT / GRE
  • Application 
  • Shortlisting 
  • Interview 
  • Composite score

PGPBA

CAT
  • Shortlisting 
  • Interest reconfirmation 
  • WAT + PI 
  • Final selection

PGP (MBA)

CAT
  • CAT shortlisting 
  • Pre-PI score 
  • PI + WAT 
  • Post-PI final selection

PhD

GMAT / GRE / CAT / GATE / UGC-CSIR/JRF NET / IIMB Test
  • Shortlisting 
  • Area Test (where applicable) 
  • Technical Interview
  • Final selection

NSR Pre-doc

-
  • Application screening Personal Interview 
  • Final selection

IIM Bangalore Admission Eligibility

he IIM Bangalore admission criteria for MBA and other programmes vary as shown below:

Programme

Eligibility Criteria

BBA (DBE)
  • Class 10 with Mathematics
  • Class 12 with 60% 
  • IIMB DBE Entrance Test, CUET (UG) General Test, JEE Main

B.Sc Honours – Economics & Data Science
  • Not more than 20 years as on 01 August 2027
  • Class X with 60% 
  • Passed Class XII 
  • Mathematics in both Class XI and XII

PGPPM
  • Graduation 50%
  • 5 years’ work experience
  • CAT, GMAT or GRE score  

PGPEM
  • Bachelor’s 50%
  • 6 years’ work experience
  • CAT, GMAT, GRE, or the IIMB Test  

EPGP
  • Bachelor’s 50%
  • 5 years’ work experience (preferably less than 12 years)
  • GMAT or GRE score 

PGPBA
  • Basic eligibility includes one of the following:
    • Bachelor’s degree with 50% 
    • Completed professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA(CMA)/FIAI) 
  • CAT 

PGP (MBA)
  • Basic eligibility includes one of the following:
    • Bachelor’s degree with 50% 
    • Completed professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA(CMA)/FIAI) 
  • CAT 

PhD

Any one of the following

  • Master’s degree
  • 5-year Integrated Master’s
  • 2-year PG Diploma
  • Professional qualification (CA, ICWA, CS)
  • 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s
  • 5-year Integrated Bachelor’s degree.

NSR Pre-doc

Any one of the following

  • Master’s degree
  • 5-year Integrated Master’s
  • 2-year PG Diploma
  • Professional qualification with 50% in Bachelor’s degree
  • 4-year Bachelor’s with 6.5 CGPA
  • 5-year Integrated Bachelor’s with 60%.

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IIM Bangalore Admission Fees

The IIM Bangalore admission fees are tabulated below:

Programme

Admission Fees

BBA (DBE)

₹4,50,000 (total tuition )

B.Sc Honours – Economics & Data Science

₹8.5 lakh (first 2 years)

PGPPM

₹20,00,000 (total tuition)

PGPEM

₹20,11,000 (total tuition)

EPGP

₹32,20,000 (total fees)

PGPBA

₹26,00,000 (2 years)

PGP (MBA)

₹26,00,000 (2 years)

PhD

₹52,000 financial assistance

NSR Pre-doc

₹30,000/monthly stipend

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IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Admission

The IIM Bangalore BBA (DBE) admission process uses the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, CUET GAT and JEE Mains entrance tests. Eligible candidates are shortlisted strictly on test performance and category-wise/section-wise cut-offs. 

Stage

Details

Entrance Test
  • IIMB DBE Entrance Test
  • CUET (UG) General Test 
  • JEE Mains

Selection

Test score + applicable category and section cut-offs 

Shortlisting

Eligible candidates are shortlisted for registration 

BBA DBE Entrance Exam Cut-Offs 

Entrance Route

General

NC-OBC & EWS

SC, ST & PwD (DA)

IIMB Entrance Test

50%

45%

40%

CUET GAT

70th percentile

65th percentile

60th percentile

JEE Mains

50th percentile

45th percentile

40th percentile

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IIM Bangalore Admission: B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science & Economics

For IIM Bangalore admission to these two UG programmes, you must clear the IIMB UG Admission Test and Personal Interview. Final selection uses 40% UG Test, 40% PI, and 20% Class 10 score at the post-PI stage. 

Stage Details
Entrance Test IIMB UG Admission Test
Application documents
  • Class X and XII transcripts and certificates
  • Statement of Purpose
  • SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
  • Disability certificate and UDID Card for PwD candidates
Stage I Shortlist based on minimum scores in all three UG Test sections.
Pre-PI score
  • UG Test- 70
  • Class 10 overall- 15
  • Class 10 Mathematics- 10
  • Gender Diversity- 5.
Stage II Personal Interview in selected cities.
Post-PI score
  • UG Test- 40
  • Personal Interview- 40
  • Class 10 overall- 10
  • Class 10 Mathematics- 10.
Final selection Category-wise offers based strictly on post-PI scores. 

Qualifying IIM Bangalore UG Test Cut-offs

Category Section 1 (VARC) Section 2 (LR) Section 3 (QADI) Aggregate
General - - 80 114
NC-OBC - - 75 75
EWS - - 75 75
SC - - 70 51
ST - - 70 50
PwD - - 70 60

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IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission

The IIM Bangalore admission process for PGPPM includes submission of CAT/GMAT/GRE scores, application screening, shortlisting, and an interview in Bengaluru or New Delhi. 

Stage Details 
Accepted Tests
  • CAT
  • GMAT
  • GRE
Online test restriction Home-based online GMAT/GRE scores are not accepted. 
IIMB Test Available to applicants without CAT, GMAT or GRE scores. 
Application documents
  • SSC, HSC, Bachelor's degree transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • GMAT/GRE score sheet
  • Statement of Purpose.
Shortlisting
  • Academic background
  • Quality of work experience
  • CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test scores
  • Demonstrated aptitude in public systems and policy.
Interview Conducted in Bengaluru or New Delhi.
Case Analysis Shortlisted candidates complete a Case Analysis on the interview day, along with the Personal Interview. 

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IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission

The PGPEM admission process has multiple stages. You must submit a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score. If shortlisted, appear for an Interview and a Writing Ability Test. 

Admission Stage Details
Accepted tests
  • CAT
  • GMAT
  • GRE
  • IIMB Test
Online GMAT/GRE Home-based online GMAT/GRE scores are not accepted.
IIMB Test Scheduled for October 25, 2026 and January 31, 2027. Fee: ₹1,200, non-refundable.
Documents
  • SSC
  • HSC and bachelor’s transcripts
  • Bachelor’s certificate
  • GMAT/GRE scorecard, if applicable
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Work experience letters or first and last payslips
  • Applicable category certificate
  • PwD certificate with UDID.
Stage I Online application with ₹1,500 non-refundable fee. 
Shortlist Eligible candidates are shortlisted for an interview and Writing Ability Test. 
Stage II Candidates receive a composite score after the interviews. 
Final selection Based on the composite score, available seats and prescribed cutoffs. 

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IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission

For EPGP admission, you need a bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of work experience, and a valid GMAT or GRE score. Selection involves shortlisting, an interview, and a composite score based on multiple factors. 

Admission Stage Details
Accepted tests GMAT/GRE
Online tests Home-based online GMAT/GRE scores are not accepted.
Documents
  • SSC, HSC and bachelor’s transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • GMAT/GRE scorecard
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Work experience letters or first and last payslips
  • Applicable category and PwD certificates.
Stage I Submit the online application and pay the non-refundable application fee.
Interview Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
Stage II A composite score is calculated using:
  • Academic record
  • GMAT/GRE score
  • Work experience
  • Writing Ability Test
  • Interview.
Final selection
  • Composite score 
  • Available seats 
  • Minimum cutoffs set by the Admissions Committee.

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IIM Bangalore PGPBA Admission

For IIM Bangalore Admission PGPBA, apply using your CAT score. The process includes the first shortlist, interest reconfirmation, WAT and Personal Interview, followed by final selection through a composite score. 

Stage Details
Entrance test CAT.
Application October 1, 2026 and closes January 14, 2027.
Application Documents
  • Class 10, 12 and bachelor’s degree transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree or provisional degree certificate
  • Bonafide certificate for final-year students
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Work experience letters and first and last payslips, if applicable
  • SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
  • Disability certificate and UDID Card for PwD candidates
First shortlist
  • CAT performance
  • Academic
  • Work-experience
  • Diversity parameters.
Pre-PI score
  • CAT- 55
  • Class 10- 10
  • Class 12- 10
  • Bachelor’s- 10
  • Work Experience- 10
  • Gender Diversity- 5
WAT & Personal Interview Conducted on the same day and at the same location. 
Final score
  • PI- 40
  • WAT- 10
  • CAT- 25
  • Class 10 Mathematics- 5
  • Class 12- 5
  • Bachelor’s- 5
  • Work Experience- 10 
Final offers Offers are made category-wise based on the applicable post-PI composite score.
Interview dates Expected in February/March 2027.

Minimum Percentile Required for First Shortlist 

Category Section 1 (VARC) Section 2 (DILR) Section 3 (QA) Aggregate
EWS 70 70 70 75
PwD 50 50 50 60
General 80 80 80 85
ST 55 55 55 65
NC-OBC 70 70 70 75
SC 60 60 60 70

IIM Bangalore MBA Admission

The PGP admission process starts with CAT shortlisting, followed by a pre-PI score, Personal Interview and a 30-minute WAT. Final offers are based strictly on the post-PI score. 

Stage Details
Entrance test  CAT 
Pre-PI score
  • CAT- 55
  • Class 10- 10
  • Class 12- 10
  • Bachelor’s- 10
  • Work Experience/Professional Course- 10
  • Gender Diversity- 5
CAT weightage
  • VARC- 19
  • DILR- 21
  • QA- 15
Stage II Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). Both take place on the same day and at the same location.
Post-PI score
  • PI- 40
  • WAT- 10
  • CAT- 25
  • Class 10- 5
  • Class 12- 5
  • Bachelor’s- 5
  • Work Experience/Professional Course- 10
Post-PI CAT weightage of 25
  • VARC- 8.75
  • DILR- 10
  • QA- 6.25.
Final selection Based on post-PI scores.
Required documents
  • Class 10 and 12 transcripts
  • Bachelor’s transcripts and certificate
  • Applicable professional-course documents
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Work experience proof
  • Category certificate and PwD certificate/UDID where applicable.

Minimum Percentile Required for First Shortlist 

Category Section 1 (VARC) Section 2 (DILR) Section 3 (QA) Aggregate
EWS 70 65 65 75
PwD 50 50 50 60
General 80 75 75 85
ST 55 55 55 65
NC-OBC 70 65 65 75
SC 65 60 60 70

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IIM Bangalore Ph.D Admission

For the 2027 doctoral cycle, IIM Bangalore admission to the PhD in Management follows an area-based process. Applications close on January 25, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. IST, followed by shortlisting, an area test where applicable, technical interviews, and final selection. 

Stage Details
Application window July 10, 2026. Closes January 25, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. IST.
Specialisation choice Choose up to 2 specialisation areas and rank them as primary and secondary. 
Application fee ₹1,000 for one area and ₹1,500 for two areas. 
Application documents
  • Application form
  • Photograph (JPG or PNG format)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Academic records
  • Applicable test score
  • Certificates
  • Category certificate where applicable
  • Recommendation letter.
Accepted Tests
  • GMAT
  • GRE
  • CAT
  • GATE
  • UGC-CSIR/JRF NET
  • IIMB Test
IIMB Test October 25, 2026 and January 31, 2027 (10 a.m.–12 noon online)
Shortlisting Shortlisted candidates are notified by February 25, 2027. 
Area Test
  • Requirements vary by area. 
  • Economics has an Area Test. 
  • Strategy has no Area Test. 
  • Public Policy uses an Area Test before the Technical Interview shortlist. 
Technical Interview
  • In-Person.
  • Scheduled for March 12–13, 2027. 
Final Selection
  • Applicable entrance-test score
  • Academic record
  • Work experience
  • Area-specific test
  • Technical Interview.
Offer Notification Admission offers are scheduled for March 20, 2027.
Offer Acceptance March 26, 2027.
Preparatory Programme
  • Tentatively begins in the last week of May 2027. 
  • Programme registration follows during this period.

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IIM Bangalore Admission: NSR Pre-doc

For the NSR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, IIM Bangalore uses a two-stage selection process: application screening followed by a PI.

Stage Details
Stage I Application screening and Personal Interview shortlisting. 
Stage II Final selection based on application and Personal Interview performance. 

IIM Bangalore Admission Dates

Here are the important IIM Bangalore admission dates across PhD, PGPEM, EPGP, and UG programmes:

1. UG 2027 Admission Dates

Event Date
Application Window August 17 – October 15, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST)
UG Admission Test November 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Dates 2nd and 3rd week of January 2027 (Tentative)
Offers & Waitlist 3rd week of February 2027 (Tentative)

2. PGPEM 2027 Admission Dates

Event Round 1 Round 2
Application Window June 15 – October 22, 2026 October 24, 2026 – January 27, 2027
IIMB Test October 25, 2026 January 31, 2027
Interview Dates November 21 & 22, 2026 February 13 & 14, 2027
Offers & Waitlist December 02, 2026 February 25, 2027
Offer Acceptance – Last Date December 11, 2026 March 08, 2027
Withdrawal – Last Date December 18, 2026 March 15, 2027

3. EPGP 2026, 2027 Admission Dates 

Event Round 1 Round 2
Application Window June 15 – August 17, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST) August 19 – November 25, 2026 (5:00 p.m. IST)
Interviews September 05–06, 2026 (Sat/Sun) December 12–13, 2026 (Sat/Sun)
Offers & Waitlist September 21, 2026 December 24, 2026
Offer Acceptance – Last Date October 01, 2026 January 04, 2027
Withdrawal – Last Date October 10, 2026 January 14, 2027

4. Ph.D 2027 Admission Dates

Event Date
Application Window July 10, 2026 – January 25, 2027 (5:00 p.m. IST)
IIMB Test – Test 1 October 25, 2026
IIMB Test – Test 2 January 31, 2027
Short List Notification February 25, 2027
Area Tests – Online February 27–28, 2027
Area Tests – In-person March 12–13, 2027
Interview Date March 12–13, 2027
Offer Notification March 20, 2027
Offer Acceptance – Last Date  March 26, 2027 
PhD Prep Programme & Registration  Last week of May 2027 onwards 

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FAQs on IIM Bangalore Admission

The process varies by programme. It can include an entrance test, shortlisting, WAT, a PI, a technical interview, or an area-specific test.

For the PGP (MBA), candidates first go through CAT-based shortlisting. A pre-PI score is then calculated. Shortlisted candidates appear for the PI and WAT. Final offers are based on the post-PI score.

Yes, IIM Bangalore offers undergraduate programmes. The BBA (DBE) uses the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, while the BSc Honours programme uses the IIMB UG Admission Test and Personal Interview.

The PGP (MBA) admission process requires a valid CAT score. Candidates must also meet the prescribed sectional requirements.

IIM Bangalore is widely considered a Tier 1 business school in India.

To get admission to IIM Bangalore’s undergraduate programme, apply for its 4-year residential B.Sc. (Hons) programme in Economics and Data Science through the official UG Admissions Portal.
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