Associate Content Manager | Updated On - Jun 27, 2024
IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2023 and admission criteria for the 2024-26 batch is revised. The overall qualifying CAT 2023 Cut off percentile is 85 for GEN category and 75 for NC-OBC and EWS categories. IIM Bangalore has increased the sectional cut offs across all categories.
- IIM Bangalore adopts a two-phase selection process- Phase I involves clearing the minimum qualifying CAT Cut off and WAT-PI shortlisting.
- IIM Bangalore has reintroduced weightage for graduation marks in PI shortlisting. will shortlist candidates for WAT/ PI based on 55% weightage to CAT 2023 score, 10% weightage each to class 10, class 12, and graduation marks, and 10% to work experience. Check CAT 2023 IIM Selection Process
- In Phase 2, Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the online WAT and PI rounds for final selection based on various parameters.
- In the final shortlisting, the weightage of PI has been increased. CAT 2023 scores, WAT, and PI will now have a weightage of 25%, 10%, and 40% respectively.
- The time duration of WAT is 30 minutes for which topic and timings will be decided by IIM-B. Read More WAT in IIMs
Read the article to know more about IIM Bangalore selection process, IIM Bangalore CAT 2023 Cut off, and much more.
IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria Phase 1: Qualifying CAT 2023 Cutoff and PI Shortlist (Expected)
A first shortlist is prepared comprising the list of candidates who have secured a pre-determined minimum score in all sections of CAT 2023. The cut off criteria mentioned below is as per the official notification released on the official website of the institute.
| Category | VARC | DILR | Quant | Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
For all candidates in the first shortlist, the weighted total of the six components namely work experience, CAT 2023 scores, 10th board, 12th board, graduation,and gender diversity is calculated for calling candidates for the PI. Weights for the parameters for WAT-PI shortlisting:
- CAT = 55
- Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 19
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 21
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) - 15
- 10th board = 10
- 12th board = 10
- Graduation = 10
- Gender Diversity = 5
- Work Experience/ Professional Course (whichever weight is higher) = 10
For all candidates in the first shortlist, the percentage scores in the 10th, 12th are initially adjusted by dividing each such score by the 90th percentile score obtained in that particular board. For all candidates in the first shortlist, the weight for work experience is calculated as:
- Pre PI score for Work Experience
- = 10x/36 if 0 < x < 36
- = 10 if x >= 36
- Where x is the months of work experience up to July 2023
For all candidates in the first shortlist with Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting, and Company Secretary certifications are eligible for weightage under the category of professional course.
IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria- Phase 2
In this phase, the average of the scores given by the interviewers will be considered. While for the content & style, the score given by an independent evaluator will be considered in the Personal Interview. IIM Bangalore Selection Process Phase 2 includes the below stages-
- Written Ability Test (WAT) (Score = 10)
- Personal Interview (PI) (Score = 40)
The WAT score and the personal interview score after standardization across interview panels and sessions will be added to the following scores to arrive at the final aggregate score.
- CAT (weight = 25)
- VARC – 8.75
- DILR - 10
- QA – 6.25
- 10th board (weight = 5)
- 12th board (weight = 5)
- Graduation (weight = 5)
- Weighted Work Experience (weight = 10)
The final offers of admission to candidates will be made strictly on the basis of ranks in each category on the final aggregate score. The average quality of work experience score will be multiplied by the pre-PI work experience score and accordingly, the work / professional experience component score (maximum score 5) used in Phase 1 will be revised in Phase 2 (maximum score 10).
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IIM Bangalore Shortlisting Parameters
| Parameters | Weight |
|---|---|
| WAT Score | 10 |
| PI Score | 40 |
| CAT score | 25 |
| Class 10th Board | 5 |
| Class 12th Board | 5 |
| Graduation | 5 |
| Work Experience | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
For all candidates in the first shortlist, the score/weight for work experience is calculated as:
Pre PI score for Work Experience
= 10x/36 if 0 < x < 36
= 10 if x >= 36
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CAT Cut off for IIM Bangalore 2022
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 QUANT | CAT 2021 Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
CAT Cut off for IIM Bangalore 2021
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 QUANT | CAT 2021 Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2020
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 QUANT | CAT 2020 Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2019
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC – OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2018
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC – OBC | 80 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2017
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| ST | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| DA | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2016
| Category | QA & DI | VA & LR | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 90 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 80 | 80 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore Placements
Placement report for IIM Bangalore for the previous batches has been given below:
IIM Bangalore Final Placement Statistics 2023
| Total students | 432 |
| Total offers made | 606 |
| Total no. of companies | 164 |
| Pre placement offers made | 291 |
| Pre placement offers accepted | 209 |
| Lateral placement offers made | 94 |
| Lateral placement offers accepted | 82 |
| Overseas offers | 14 |
| Opting out of placements | - |
| Average Package Offered | INR 35.31 LPA |
| Median Package Offered | INR 33 LPA |
| Total offers made during final placement week | 221 |
IIM Bangalore Sector Wise Placement
| Sector | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Business analytics | 2 |
| Corporate finance and commercial banking | 16 |
| E commerce | 8 |
| General management | 11 |
| Information technology | 11 |
| Management consulting | 28 |
| Marketing and sales | 18 |
| Operations | 4 |
| Retail | 2 |
IIM Bangalore Top Recruiters
- Amazon
- Bain and Company
- Accenture Strategy
- Goldman Sachs
- The Boston Consulting Group
- Kearney
- Microsoft
- AB InBev
- Avendus Capital
- HUL
- Proctor and Gamble
- Sprinklr
- Vodafone Idea Limited
IIM Bangalore Fees for MBA
| Program | Duration | Total Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) | 2 years | INR 24.5 Lakhs |
| Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics (PGPBA) | 2 years | INR 24.5 Lakhs |
| Post Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) | 1 year | INR 12 Lakhs |
| Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) | 2 years | INR 20.21 Lakhs |
| One year full-time Executive Postgraduate Program in Management (EPGP) | 1 year | INR 28.5 Lakhs |
IIM Bangalore Selection through GMAT
- For candidates applying via GMAT, a separate process will be followed.
- It is important for a candidate applying via GMAT to have resided abroad for at least 18 months in the preceding three years, have a valid GMAT score, and should not be / have been in a position to appear for CAT. The GMAT code for IIMB PGP is Q9H-KK-49.
- The first shortlist among such applicants is created by applying the same percentile cut-offs for CAT, as used for the general category candidates.
- The academic background and international experience of the candidate will be scrutinized.
- The evaluating faculty will also assess whether the candidate is likely to gain admission through CAT.
- All shortlisted candidates will appear for the PI round.
- Candidates appearing for the PI process through remote video conferencing would be required to take the Written Ability Test (WAT) through email.
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IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off & Admission FAQs
Ques: What will be the qualifying CAT 2023 cut off for admission in IIM Bangalore?
Ans: The overall qualifying CAT 2023 cut off for general category candidates is 85 and sectional is 80 percentile each for VARC, DILR, and QA respectively.
Ques: What parameters will be considered while shortlisting the candidates for the PI round of IIM Bangalore admission?
Ans: For all candidates in the first shortlist, the weighted total of the five components namely work experience or professional course, CAT, 10th board, 12th board, bachelors degree, gender diversity is calculated for calling candidates for the PI.
Ques: Has IIM Bangalore scrapped WAT from the 2023 admission process?
Ans: No, it has not been scrapped. Candidates will have to participate in various stages of the selection process like WAT and PI. The time duration of WAT is 30 minutes for which topic and timings will be decided by IIM-B. Read More WAT in IIMs
Ques: Which professional courses will be considered under the same category in IIM Bangalore 2023 admission process?
Ans: Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting, and Company Secretary certifications are eligible for weightage under the category of professional course IIM Bangalore 2023 admission process.
Ques: Which is the weightage of components used to create the final merit list of candidates to offer admission letters of IIM Bangalore?
Ans: The components and there respective weights are mentioned below:
- CAT (weight = 25)
- VARC) – 8.75 points
- DILR - 10 points
- QA – 6.25 points.
- 10th board (weight = 5)
- 12th board (weight = 5)
- Graduation (weight = 5)
- Weighted Work Experience (weight = 10)
- WAT (weight = 10)
- PI (weight = 40)
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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