Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
One of India's top-three IIMs.
Overview
Among India's most prestigious management institutes, with elite MBA placements in consulting and finance.
Highlights
- NIRF #2 · Management · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹32.5 L
- 2 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1973 · Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Top recruiters: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs
Courses offered
2 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MBA — Master of Business Administration | PG · 2 yrs | 600 |
| Executive MBA | Professional · 1–2 yrs | 90 |
Admission process
Admission to Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — the institute admission process (WAT / GD / PI).
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹1.0 Cr | ₹35.0 L | McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, Amazon |
Top recruiters
Indicative placement figures — not a guarantee: self-reported by institutes and varying year to year; they are not a promise of any outcome. Confirm with the institution.
Cut-offs
| Course | Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | General (CAT %ile) | 99.5%ile |
Indicative closing ranks from the latest reported counselling round; final ranks are set each year by the counselling authority (e.g. MCC for NEET-UG) and vary by round & category — always confirm the current cycle.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1973, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a student community of around .
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Indian Institute of Management Bangalore — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Indian Institute of Management Bangalore — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 2 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MBA — Master of Business Administration | ₹24,50,000 / total | 600 |
| Executive MBA | ₹28,00,000 / total | 90 |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Indian Institute of Management Bangalore the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Indian Institute of Management Bangalore against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee for the MBA at IIM Bangalore?
The two-year flagship MBA (PGP) fee is in the mid-to-high ₹20-lakh range, excluding personal and living expenses. Scholarships and education loans are available. Confirm the exact current fee on the official iimb.ac.in website.
What CAT percentile is needed for IIM Bangalore?
IIM Bangalore typically shortlists around the 90th percentile section-wise and overall, but final converts usually have very high scores (often 99+ percentile) given the competition. Verify each year's criteria on iimb.ac.in.
What is the average placement package at IIM Bangalore?
Recent final placements reported an average package of roughly ₹35 lakh per annum, with a median close to that. Packages vary widely by role and sector, so treat averages as indicative, not guaranteed.
What is the selection process at IIM Bangalore?
Admission is based on a valid CAT score, followed by a shortlist and then Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Academic record, work experience and diversity factors also count. See iimb.ac.in for the current weightings.
Is an MBA from IIM Bangalore worth it?
IIM Bangalore is among India's top three B-schools with strong recruiter interest, so it offers excellent value for management aspirants. Outcomes still depend on your profile, effort and the economy, so weigh the fee against realistic prospects.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·AICTE · the institution's official website