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Welcome to the comprehensive guide for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore for the 2026 academic session. Established in 1973, IIM Bangalore stands as one of the most prestigious business schools in India and across Asia. Known for its rigorous academic curriculum and world-class faculty, the institute consistently ranks among the top management colleges globally. This page offers detailed insights into admission dates, fee structures, cutoff percentiles, and placement statistics to help aspiring candidates navigate their MBA journey.

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Minimum Percentile Requirements for the First Shortlist

CATEGORY	Section 1 (VARC)	Section 2 (LR)	Section 3 (QADI)	Total Score
General	NA	NA	80	114
NC-OBC	NA	NA	75	75
EWS	NA	NA	75	78
SC	NA	NA	70	51
ST	NA	NA	70	50
PWD	NA	NA	70	60

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Phase 1 Pre-PI Score Weightage

Components	Weightage
CAT 2025 Score	55 (VARC - 19, DILR - 21, QA - 15)
10th Board	10
12th Board	10
Graduation Marks	10
Work Experience / Professional Course (Whichever is Higher)	10
Gender Diversity	5

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Important Admission Dates 2026

IIM Bangalore admission to various MBA programs is primarily based on the CAT exam. Below are the essential dates for the upcoming admission cycle:

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MBA Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative)

Events	Dates (Tentative)
CAT Registration Opens	1st week of August 2026
CAT Registration Closes	3rd week of September 2026
CAT Admit Card Download	November 2026
CAT Test Date	November 29, 2026
CAT 2025 Result Declaration	December 2026

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PGPEM Admission Dates 2026

PGPEM-2026	Round-1	Round-2
Application Window	July 21 - Oct 08, 2025	Oct 10 - Jan 20, 2026
IIMB Test	Test 1: Oct 12, 2025 Test 2: Feb 01, 2026
Interview Dates	Nov 08 & 09, 2025 (Sat/Sun)	Feb 14 & 15, 2025 (Sat/Sun)
Offers & Waitlist	Nov 20, 2025	Feb 25, 2026
Offer Acceptance - Last date	Dec 05, 2025	Mar 10, 2026
Withdrawal - Last date	Dec 11, 2025	Mar 16, 2026
Note: Candidates applying through CAT in Round-1 will be considered in Round-2. The application fee for Round 1 and Round 2 is INR 1.5K.

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EPGP Admission Dates 2026

EPGP-2026	ROUND – 1	ROUND - 2	ROUND – 3
Application window	June 16 to Aug 07, 2025	Aug 09 to Oct 09, 2025	Oct 11 to Dec 01, 2025
Interviews	Aug 23 - 24, 2025 (Sat / Sun)	Oct 25 - 26, 2025 (Sat / Sun)	Dec 13 - 14, 2025 (Sat / Sun)
Offers & waitlist	Sep 16, 2025	Nov 17, 2025	Jan 05, 2026
Offer acceptance – Last date	Sep 26, 2025	Nov 27, 2025	Jan 15, 2026
Withdrawal - Last date	Oct 06, 2025	Dec 07, 2025	Jan 25, 2026
Note: The application fee for Round 1 and Round 2 is INR 5K and for Round 3 the application fee is INR 7K.

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Courses and Fees 2026

IIM Bangalore offers a diverse array of programs designed for graduates and seasoned professionals alike. Below is the detailed fee structure and eligibility criteria.

Course	Eligibility	Selection	Total Fees
MBA	Graduation with 50% marks (5% marks relaxation for reserved category candidates)	CAT scores + WAT + PI	INR 26.3 lakhs
MBA BA			INR 26.3 lakhs
Executive MBA		GMAT/ GRE scores + PI	INR 33.71 lakhs
PGPEM		CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test scores + PI	INR 40.22 lakhs
PGPPM		CAT/GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test scores + PI	INR 20 lakhs
PhD	Master’s with 55% marks (5% marks relaxation for reserved category candidates)	GMAT / GRE / CAT / GATE / IIMB Test	-

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Placement Highlights

IIM Bangalore Placements 2026

IIM Bangalore continues to attract the top organizations across domains. During the 2026 placement drive for PGP and PGPBA, a vast array of recruiters extended lucrative offers.

Particulars	PGP and PGPBA 2026 Statistics
Number of Students	596
Average Salary Offered	INR 32.61 LPA
Number of Offers Made	664
Number of Companies	177
New Recruiters	35%
Top Sector	Management Consulting
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, EY-Parthenon, American Express, Kearney, and TCS and more

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Top Recruiters by Number of Offers

Company Name	No. of Offers
Accenture Strategy	94
Boston Consulting Group	27
Bain & Company	23
EY-Parthenon India	22
Kearney	13
Tata Consultancy Services	11
Accenture Technology Consulting	7
Alvarez & Marsal	7
Deloitte	10

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Cutoffs

IIM Bangalore Shortlist Cutoffs

Candidates must achieve specific minimum percentile requirements in the CAT exam to be considered for the first shortlist phase for the interview process.

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Aggregate
General	80	75	75	85
NC-OBC	70	65	65	75
EWS	70	65	65	75
SC	65	60	60	70
ST	55	55	55	65
PWD	50	50	50	60

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Selection Weights and Parameters

Shortlisting candidates relies heavily on CAT scores along with academic markers and diversity considerations.

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Phase 2 Post-PI Selection Weightage

Components	Weightage
CAT 2025 Score	25 (VARC - 8.75, DILR - 10, QA - 6.25)
Class 10th Marks	5
Class 12th Marks	5
Graduation Marks	5
Work Experience	10
WAT	10
PI	40

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IIM Bangalore: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement: Courses, Admission 2026, Placement, Rankings

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Minimum Percentile Requirements for the First Shortlist

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Phase 1 Pre-PI Score Weightage

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Courses & Fees

Important Admission Dates 2026

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MBA Admission Dates 2026 (Tentative)

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PGPEM Admission Dates 2026

Test 2: Feb 01, 2026

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EPGP Admission Dates 2026

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Courses and Fees 2026

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Placement Highlights

IIM Bangalore Placements 2026

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Top Recruiters by Number of Offers

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Cutoffs

IIM Bangalore Shortlist Cutoffs

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Selection Weights and Parameters

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Phase 2 Post-PI Selection Weightage

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