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Shortlisted candidates will also receive official email communication.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore has issued the Personal Interview (PI) calls for candidates seeking admission to its MBA 2026–28 batch. Candidates who applied for the IIM Bangalore PGP program after the CAT 2025 exam can now check if they have been shortlisted for the PI round.
IIM Bangalore MBA WAT-PI Schedule and Venue Details
As per the latest updates, the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds are scheduled to take place across February and March 2026. Shortlisted candidates are receiving detailed email communications that contain:
- Specific Date and Time: Each candidate is assigned a unique slot within the Feb-March window.
- Venue Details: While some rounds may be conducted at the IIM Bangalore campus, others are held in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
- Mode of Interview: Candidates should check if their specific slot is scheduled for an in-person session at a physical venue or an online interview (often utilized for international or specific category applicants).
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission 2026 PI Status-How to Check?
Candidates should:
- Visit the IIM Bangalore official admissions portal.
- Log in with their registered credentials.
- Check the PGP 2026 PI shortlist.
- Download or save the PI/Interview call details for future reference.
Direct Link: IIM Bangalore MBA Admission 2026 PI Status @iimb.ac.in
Important Points for Candidates
- The Interview calls are released online only.
- Shortlisted candidates will also receive official email communication.
- PI calls are part of the mandatory selection process.
- Only candidates shortlisted for PI will be eligible for final admission consideration.
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission 2026 Selection Process
CAT 2025 score and minimum cut-off criteria
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall (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 |
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission 2026 Final Scores
| Component | Weightage (%) |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 40 |
| CAT 2025 Score | 25 |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) | 10 |
| Work Experience* | 10 |
| 10th Board | 5 |
| 12th Board | 5 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5 |
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IIM Bangalore website and their registered email inbox for the latest updates regarding interview schedules, mode of PI, and further admissions details.
For more information, students can visit the official website, iimb.ac.in. For more updates like this, check collegedunia.com
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