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Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore: Admissions
IIM Bangalore Admissions
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore is one of the most premier management institutes of the country and under the IIM Act of 2017, it is considered as an institute of national importance. As mentioned before the Institute offers postgraduate, doctoral, certificate and executive education programmes. The Institute also offers specialized courses Entrepreneurship and Public Policy.
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IIM Bangalore Admission Process 2020
Candidates need to sit for the CAT exam, which is a national-level entrance exam for admission into the institute. Candidates need to get a minimum score to qualify for the next round of selection. Candidates who get a valid score in their CAT exam become eligible for the next round of selection which include group discussion and personal interviews. For admission in 2020, the premier institute has reduced its CAT cutoff score. The Institute has reduced the CAT cutoff score by 5 percentile for the first stage shortlisting (for each category).
- Both domestic and international students can apply for admission to its PGP program.
- International students who see admission for the PGP course must have a valid GMAT score
- Candidates must have a valid score in GMAT or GRE for the EPGP course.
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IIM Bangalore Admission Dates 2020
| Event | Date |
| IIM Bangalore Test application deadline | 16-Jan-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore Test | 02-Feb-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore interview dates | 22-Feb-2020 to 23-Feb-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore final result | 09-Mar-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore PGPEM application deadline | 16-Jan-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore PGPEM test | 02-Feb-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore PGPEM interview | 22-Feb-2020 to 23-Feb-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore PGPEM interview result | 09-Mar-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore PGPPM test | 02-Jan-2020 |
| IIM Bangalore PhD registrations | 12-Sep-2019 to 13-Jan-2020 |
| PhD entrance test | 02-Feb-2020 |
| PhD interviews | 26-Mar-2020 to 28-Mar-2020 |
Important Note: The dates mentioned below are subject to change
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IIM Bangalore Admission 2020: PGP, PGPBA
IIM Bangalore offers PGPBA & PGP programmes at Post Graduate level. For admission to these programmes, students have to sit for the CAT exam and in the case of international students, students have to sit for GMAT exam. Students who get a valid score in their CAT/GMAT exam are shortlisted for the next round which involves a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI) round. Candidates will also be required to submit a two letters of reference from people who can vouch for their academic/professional performance. The eligibility criteria of the Institute for these programmes is mentioned below:
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| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Post Graduate Programme (MBA) in Management is 2 year full time program | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% (for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD category, there is a relaxation to 45%) |
| Post Graduate Programme (MBA) in Business Analytics | Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% |
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IIM Bangalore Selection Process for PGP, PGPBA
In both the PGP and PGPBA programme offered by the Institute there is a two-stage selection process:
Stage 1:
Candidates need to get a valid CAT score to be eligible for the first stage of selection round. In the first stage of the selection round, candidates have to appear for a personal interview (PI) and thereafter also give a Writing Ability Test (WAT) on a topic that will be provided by IIMB.
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Given below is the percentile cutoff in the CAT exam, given by the Institute to be eligible for the First round of selection for admission to the PGP and PGPBA program:
| Category | PGP CAT Overall Cutoff | PGPBA CAT Overall Cutoff |
| General | 85 | 85 |
| NC OBC | 70 | 70 |
| EWS | 70 | 70 |
| SC | 65 | 65 |
| ST | 55 | 55 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 |
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The first shortlist of candidates is after taking into account a number of factors which are explained in the table below:
| Parameter | Percentage weightage for PGP | Percentage weightage for PGP BA |
| CAT score | 40 | 48 |
| 10th | 20 | 20 |
| 12th | 10 | 15 |
| Graduation | 20 | 15 |
| Diversity | 2 | 2 |
| Work experience | 8 | – |
The scores of the WAT, Pre-PI (with appropriate weights) and Personal Interview are used cumulatively in the final phase to select candidates for this program.
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Stage 2:
A final aggregate score is calculated based on the following aspects and their respective weightage:
| Parameter | Percentage weightage for PGP | Percentage weightage for PGP BA |
| WAT score | 10 | 10 |
| PI score | 30 | 35 |
| CAT | 25 | 30 |
| Class 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Class 12 | 5 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor’s | 10 | 7.5 |
| Work experience | 10 | – |
On the basis of the final aggregate score, students are offered admission to the Institute.
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IIM Bangalore Admission 2020: PGPEM, EPGP
IIM Bangalore offers the PGPEM program which is a two-year weekend course and a one-year full-time regular course, which is the Executive program in management (EPGP).
- The shortlisting for admission to the PGPEM program is done on the basis of performance in the candidate’s CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test, prior academic performance and work experience which focuses on the duration of the experience and the quality of work done. After shortlisting, candidates are called for theirPersonal Interview and the Written Ability Test.
- For admission to EPGP program, candidates need to have a valid GMAT/ GRE score. In addition to a valid score, candidates will also be required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP), highlighting their achievements and the goals they have for their future.
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| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Post Graduate Programme (MBA) in Enterprise Management | – Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% in any discipline
– Minimum 4 years of work experience after the Bachelor’s degree |
| EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management) 1 year full time program | – Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% (there is a 5% relaxation for SC, ST and PwD category candidates
– Minimum work experience required is of 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) as on March 31 of the academic year of admission – A valid score in GMAT or GRE |
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission 2020
IIM Bangalore also offers another sought after course i.e. the Post Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM). Candidates are evaluated on the basis of their past academics performance, work experience and of course their score in CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB exam after which they have to appear for an interview conducted by the Institute.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| PGPPM | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with the minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA with a minimum work experience of 5 years, preferably in a Public Policy domain as on March 31 of the academic year of admission |
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission 2020
Not only does IIM Bangalore offer postgraduate Management programmes but also PhD programme in various areas of specializations. For admission to these programmes, candidates are evaluated on the basis of their past academics performance, work experience and of course their score in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) or IIMB Test (as applicable), after which they have to appear for an interview conducted by the Institute. The minimum eligibility criteria for the PhD course is explained in the table below:
| Doctoral Programme (PhD) | |
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| Decision Sciences | – Master’s degree or a 5-year integrated Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s as well in the Master’s
OR – A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 50% OR – A 4-year bachelor’s degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks |
| Economics & Social Sciences | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Finance & Accounting | |
| Information Systems | |
| Marketing | |
| Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management | |
| Production & Operations Management | |
| Public Policy | |
| Strategy | |
IIM Bangalore Application Process 2020
Candidates can follow the step by step guide given below to understand the IIM Bangalore application process 2020:
- Go to the official website and fill the online application form
- For the online application form create a login ID and password
- Along with the GATE/CAT/GMAT/GRE/NET score, enter your personal details, educational & work experience details.
- Upload all the relevant documents
- References need to be submitted online directly by the person vouching for the candidates educational and work experience.
- Click on the ‘Make Payment’ tab and pay the application fee online.
The application form fee at IIM Bangalore for various courses is outlined below:
| Course | Application Fee (In Rs) |
| PhD, PGPEM, PGPPM | 1,000 |
| PGPEM, PGPPM | 1,500 |
| EPGP (First phase of selection) | 3,000 |
| EPGP (Second phase of selection) | 5,000 |
| PhD (one programme) | 1,000 |
| PhD (two programme) | 1,500 |
List of documents required for admission
- Mark sheets of Bachelor’s Degree, Class 12th & 10th.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Admission test scorecard (GRE/GMAT/JRF/GATE)
- Statement of Purpose (for EPGP programme)
- 2 reference letters (From professor of last studied institution & employer)
- Work experience letters / Payslips (first & last) indicating the date of joining
- SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS Certificate
- Person with disability (PwD) certificate
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IIM Bangalore Course Fee 2020
The fee structure of the various management programs at IIM Bangalore are as follow:
| Course | Fee (in Rs) |
| PGP | 23 Lakh |
| PGPEM (Tuition Fee) | 18.5 Lakh |
| PGPPM (Tuition Fee) | 19 Lakh (including GST) |
| EPGP (including shared accommodation) | 27.5 Lakh |
IIM Bangalore Scholarships 2020
Institute offers a number of merit-cum-need-based scholarships to the candidates of PGP. A list of scholarships is mentioned below:
- Aditya Birla Scholarship
- OPJEMS Scholarship
- Citi Women’s Leader Award
- Societe Generale Global Solution Centre India Scholarship
- Siddhartha Padam Award
- IIMB PGP Alumni First Batch (1976) Scholarship
- Runwal Education Trust Scholarship
- Hindustan Unilever / T Thomas Scholarship
- Yes Bank Scholarship
- NTPC Scholarship Scheme
- Employment in Social Sector Scholarship
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship (ST)
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Scholarship (SC)
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
IIM Bangalore Seat Reservation 2020
For EPGP: In compliance with the government norms, IIM Bangalore keeps reservation of seats for candidates applying under the EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PWD category.
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IIM Bangalore Admission – Important FAQs
Q: What is the first step for admission to the PGP course How can I get admission in PGP?
A: Candidates need to apply online for admission and need to appear for CAT/GMAT exam and based on their score they are shortlisted for the next round of selection
Q: What is the cut-off for IIM Bangalore?
A: This year, there was a drop from 90 percentile to 85 percentile as cut-off for the PGP program. Candidates who get the aforementioned valid score are then shortlisted for the next round of selection which involves a Personal Interview & Written Ability Test.
Q: Under the PGP program, how many specializations are offered?
A: IIM Bangalore offers four different specializations in the PGP course and the same are listed below:
Marketing
Production & Operations Management
Finance & Accounting
Economics & Social Sciences
Q: What are the total number of available seats in the institute?
A: The PGP program offers a total of 412 students for admission to candidates while the EPGP course has 73 seats allocated to it. In total there are 485 seats available at IIM Bangalore.
Q: What is the fee of IIMB?
A: An amount of INR 21, 00,000, is the total tuition fees for two years. IN addition to this, the total fees towards mess expenses is Rs 25,000 for each term. Students admitted to the Institute are also required to deposit an amount of INR Rs 5,000 is required for hostel facilities. The total fees mentioned here does not include service tax & other taxes.
Q: What is the placement trend of the Institute?
A: IIM Bangalore is visited by top corporate organizations at the time of the placement drive. In 2019, the campus placement drive was a huge success with a 100% placement record wherein a total of 411 students received 488 job offers from the most premier and reputed companies. An amount of Rs. 24.54 LPA was the average CTC offered to the students. Some of the top companies that recruited students from the institute in the 2019 placement drive include ITC Infotech, Cognizant, IBM, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Google, Genpact MAQ Softwar, Accenture, Deloitte, and AT Kearney.
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