Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore (IIM), Bangalore

IIM Bangalore, short for Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, is a prestigious business school located in Bangalore, India. It is one of the top management institutes in the country and is renowned for its academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and high-quality faculty.

Established in 1973, IIM Bangalore offers various management programs, including the Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP), Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP), Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), and several other executive education programs. It also conducts research in various areas of management and offers doctoral programs.

The campus of the Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore is spread over a vast area and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The institute attracts students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, making it a melting pot of cultures and ideas.

Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore focuses on providing a holistic learning experience that not only emphasizes academic rigor but also encourages extracurricular activities, leadership development, and industry exposure. Many of its alumni have achieved significant success in various sectors and hold leadership positions in top organizations around the world.

Admission to the Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore is primarily based on national-level entrance exams. The institute offers MBA, Executive MBA, Doctoral, and Certificate programs. For the flagship MBA (PGP), admission is based on CAT scores, followed by PI and WAT.

IIM Bangalore accepts CAT for Indian applicants, while international applicants must apply using GMAT or GRE scores. Institute-level tests (IIM-B Tests) are conducted for EPGP and PhD programs.

Admission is based on qualifying national-level entrance exams followed by IIM Bangalore’s selection rounds. For PGP, CAT is mandatory, followed by WAT, GD, and PI.

Step 1: Candidates apply for CAT (for PGP) or register on the IIM Bangalore website for other programs.

Step 2: Appear for CAT or GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test. Shortlisted candidates attend WAT + PI rounds.

Step 3: Final shortlisted candidates must confirm admission by paying the required fees.

The qualifying CAT cutoff for the General category is 85 percentile (overall), with sectional cutoffs ranging between 75–80. Below is category & section-wise cutoff: