IIM Bangalore admits students to its UG, PG, and PhD programs through entrance exams. The flagship MBA (PGP) admission is based on CAT scores, followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The MBA fee for 2025 is INR 26.3 lakhs. The selection process has two stages:
- Stage 1: Shortlisting based on CAT 2025, academic scores (Class 10, 12, graduation), work experience, and gender diversity.
- Stage 2: WAT and PI, conducted on the same day; final selection is based on performance across all parameters.
For the MBA Business Analytics (PGP-BA) program, admission is also through CAT, followed by WAT and PI. Candidates need 50% marks in graduation (45% for reserved categories). The course duration is 2 years. More details about the admission process at IIM Bangalore are given below:
| Courses | Total Fees | Seat Intake (approx.) |
Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | INR 26.3 lakhs | 545-550 | Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) |
CAT score (25%), Academics (15%), Work Experience (10%), WAT (10%), PI (40%) |
| MBA Business Analytics | INR 26.3 lakhs | 80-85 | Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) |
CAT score (25%), Academics (15%), Work Experience (10%), WAT (10%), PI (40%) |
| Executive MBA | INR 33.71 lakhs | 75-80 | Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) + Minimum 5 years work experience |
GMAT/GRE + PI |
| MBA Enterprise Management | INR 20.21 lakhs | 80-85 | Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) + Minimum 6 years work experience |
CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score + WAT + PI |
| BBA DBE (Digital Business & Entrepreneurship) | INR 4.5 lakhs | Not specified (new program) | Completed 10+2 with minimum 60% marks (5% marks relaxation for SC/ST and 20% for PwD) |
CUET /JEE Main/ IIMB DBE Entrance Test scores |
Notes:
- Reservations apply as per Government of India norms: EWS (10%), NC-OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), PwD (5%).
- Financial aid and scholarships available based on merit and need; PGP students with household income <₹8 Lakhs eligible for need-based aid.
- All fees exclude caution deposits, mess advances, and potential taxes; subject to revision.
- International applicants may have separate quotas and use GMAT/GRE.
- PGPEM is a part-time weekend program for working professionals; details tentative based on previous cycles—verify on official IIM Bangalore website.
- Current date: November 13, 2025—Round 3 for EPGP is open until December 1, 2025.
IIM Bangalore Admission Dates 2026
IIM Bangalore Admission is based on the CAT scores followed by WAT and a PI. IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 dates have been released for admission to MBA program for the batch 2026-28. The important dates are mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Registration Opens | August 01, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Registration Closes | September 20, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Admit Card Download | November 05 - November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Test Date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Result Declaration | First Week of January, 2026 (Tentative) |
|
Shortlist Date |
Jan 2nd week, 2026 (Tentative) |
|
Interview Dates |
Feb–Mar 2026 (Tentative) |
|
Final Selection Date |
Apr 21, 2026 (Tentative) |
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission Dates 2026
IIM Bangalore PGPEM admission is based on the CAT/GMAT/GRE scores followed by Personal Interview. The important IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission Dates 2026 are given below:
| 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 |
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| Interview Dates | Nov 08 & 09 (Sat/Sun) | Feb 14 & 15 (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. | ||
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission Dates 2026
IIM Bangalore EPGP admission is based on the GMAT/ GRE scores followed by PI. The important IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission Dates 2026 are given below:
| 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. | |||
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission 2026
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission is based on the CAT score, followed by WAT and a Personal Interview. IIM Bangalore MBA fees in 2025 is INR 26 lakhs for the entire course duration. For admission to MBA, candidate must have valid CAT scores and should have completed graduation with 50% marks. A Written Analytical Test and a Personal Interview follow the admission process. The MBA admission process includes the following stages:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | The candidates will have to fill out the CAT application form and apply to IIM Bangalore on the same form. |
| CAT Exam | Appear for the CAT exam, conducted in various cities across India. |
| Shortlist for WAT-PI | The candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-PI based on their CAT score. |
| WAT-PI Process | Candidates will have to go through the Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. It may be conducted online or offline. |
| Final Selection | The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, WAT, PI, academic qualifications, and work experience. |
Also Read: Top Personal Interview Questions And Answers for MBA
IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff
IIM Bangalore MBA Cutoff 2026 is yet to be released. However, candidates can check the IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff in 2025 for the general category for admission to MBA. The cutoff percentile and the sectional cutoffs is given below:
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) |
DILR | VARC | QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGPM | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission Process
IIM Bangalore has a two-stage selection process. The first stage includes shortlisting the candidates for the personal interviews using the CAT scores. The candidates shortlisted for the PI process will additionally be required to take a Writing Ability Test (WAT) on a topic provided by IIM Bangalore. In the second stage, the final selection will be done based on the WAT, interview, and pre-PI scores.
Phase 1:
Candidates are Shortlisted based on their CAT / GMAT / GRE scores for Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) Round. Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for PI-WAT Round. The components and their weightage are given below:

Phase 2:
Final Selection is based on their Overall Performance in PI-WAT, CAT / GMAT Scores, Academic Scores and Work Experience. The components and their weightage are given below:

IIM Bangalore MBA-BA Admission 2026
IIM Bangalore MBA-BA (PGP-BA) Admission is based on the CAT score, followed by WAT and a Personal Interview and a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation. IIM Bangalore MBA-BA fees in 2025 is INR 26 lakhs for the entire course duration. The MBA admission process includes the following stages:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | The candidates will have to fill out the CAT application form and apply to IIM Bangalore on the same form. |
| CAT Exam | Appear for the CAT exam, conducted in various cities across India. |
| Shortlist for WAT-PI | The candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-PI based on their CAT score. |
| WAT-PI Process | Candidates will have to go through the Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. It may be conducted online or offline. |
| Final Selection | The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, WAT, PI, academic qualifications, and work experience. |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff
IIM Bangalore MBA BA Cutoff 2026 is yet to be released. However, candidates can check the IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff in 2025 for admission to MBA BA for the general category. The cutoff percentile and the sectional cutoffs is given below:
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) |
DILR | VARC | QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGP BA | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
IIM Bangalore MBA BA Admission Process
IIM Bangalore has a two-stage selection process. The first stage includes shortlisting the candidates for the personal interviews using the CAT scores. The candidates shortlisted for the PI process will additionally be required to take a Writing Ability Test (WAT) on a topic provided by IIM Bangalore. In the second stage, the final selection will be done based on the WAT, interview, and pre-PI scores.
Phase 1:
Candidates are Shortlisted based on their CAT / GMAT / GRE scores for Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT) Round. Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for PI-WAT Round. The components and their weightage are given below:
| 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 |
Phase 2:
Final Selection is based on their Overall Performance in PI-WAT, CAT / GMAT Scores, Academic Scores and Work Experience. The components and their weightage are given below:
| 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 |
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission 2026
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission is based on the GMAT/GRE scores followed by a Personal interview. Candidates with 50% in graduation and a minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience are eligible for admission to IIM Bangalore EPGP program. IIM Bangalore EPGP admission is done through the following stages mentioned below:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates will have to fill out the application form available at the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Shortlist for Interview | The candidates will be shortlisted for PI, based on the eligibility criteria. |
| WAT and PI Process | Candidates will have to appear for the WAT and PI round, where they will be evaluated based on various factors. |
| Final Selection | The final selection will be based on multiple factors like the academic track record, GMAT/ GRE scores, quality of work experience, performance in the interview, and writing ability test. |
IIM Bangalore EPGP Selection Criteria
The candidates are first evaluated based on the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted for the interview process. The final selection for the EPGP program is based on the composite score, which is calculated through multiple factors:
- Academic Track Record
- GMAT/ GRE scores
- Quality of Work Experience
- Writing Ability Test
- Performance in the Interview
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission 2026
IIM Bangalore offers admission to the PGPPM program. IIM Bangalore PGPPM is a 14 month hybrid program and candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in graduation to be eligible for admission. The admission into the PGPPM program will be done through the process mentioned below:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Shortlisting for Interview | The applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their academic background, work experience, CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test scores, and their demonstrable aptitude in public systems and policy. |
| Interview | The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in Bangalore or Delhi and they will also require to submit a case analysis administered on the day of the interview. |
| Final Selection | The final selection of the candidates will be done based on the composite score which will be calculated based on various factors. |
IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff
IIM Bangalore MBA BA Cutoff 2026 is yet to be released. However, candidates can check the IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff in 2025 for admission to MBA PPM for the general category. The cutoff percentile and the sectional cutoffs is given below:
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff percentile) |
DILR | VARC | QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGPPM | 85 | 80 | 75 | 75 |
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Selection Criteria
- IIM Bangalore PGPPM admission is based on the CAT scores followed by a Personal Interview. It also accepts valid GMAT/GRE and IIM Bangalore Test scores.
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and will also require to submit a case analysis administered on the day of the interview.
- The number of final offers will be made depending on the availability of seats, minimum cut-off for the composite score, and/or score of the applicants on any of the factors that IIM Bangalore may deem important.
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission 2026
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission is based on the GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test scores followed by a Personal Interview. Admission into the PhD program is done through the following stages:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Area Test and/or interview | The applicants will be shortlisted for the area test and/ or interview based on the information provided in the application form. It could be online or in-person. |
| Admission Offer | The final selection will be based on parameters like the applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test scores, past academic performance, work experience, area-specific test and/or interview performance, etc. |
IIM Bangalore PhD Selection Criteria
- The candidates will be shortlisted and invited for area-specific written test and interview, based on the information provided by the candidates.
- The final selection will be based on multiple parameters as specified by the respective areas.
- These parameters could include the applicant's performance in GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test scores, past academic performance, work experience, area-specific test and/or interview performance, etc.
IIM Bangalore Admission: Exams Accepted
| Courses | Exams Accepted |
|---|---|
| MBA | CAT |
| MBA-BA | CAT |
| EPGP | GMAT/ GRE |
| PGPEM | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test |
| PGPPM | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test |
| PhD | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test |
IIM Bangalore Admission FAQs
Ques. Is work experience a mandatory requirement for IIM Bangalore admission?
Ans. Work experience is not mandatory for admission into the IIM Bangalore PGP program, but candidates with work experience are often given additional consideration during the selection process. However, for admission into IIM Bangalore EPGP and PGPEM program, the candidates should have a work experience of around 4 – 5 years.
Ques. What is the role of the Written Ability Test (WAT) in the IIM Bangalore admission process?
Ans. The Written Ability Test is a crucial component of the selection process at IIM Bangalore. The candidates are given an essay topic or a case analysis and the topics can chosen will typically draw on issues and developments that relate to current sociopolitical, economic and business affairs. The time duration of WAT for IIM Bangalore is around 30 minutes.
Ques. How important is academic performance in the IIM Bangalore admission process?
Ans. Academic performance, including the candidate's performance in 10th, 12th and Graduation, is considered in the admission process. The10th, 12th and Graduation marks hold 10 marks each in the pre-PI process and 5 marks each in the final selection. Also, the candidates who have low percentage marks in 10th and 12th may not be shortlisted for the personal interview, even if they have cleared the minimum CAT cutoff.
Ques. What is the minimum CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test score required to apply for IIM Bangalore PGPEM?
Ans. There is no minimum score to qualify for the PGPEM program. The candidates are required to just have a valid score. The final selection does not depend on the test scores, rather it depends on past academic performance, number of years and nature of work experience, performance in the written ability test, and personal interview.
Ques. What is the role of the Written Ability Test (WAT) in the IIM Bangalore admission process?
Ans. The WAT is a crucial component of the selection process at IIM Bangalore. The candidates are given an essay topic or a case analysis and the topics can chosen will typically draw on issues and developments that relate to current sociopolitical, economic and business affairs. This is to assess the candidate’s written communication skills, analytical thinking, and clarity of thought. The time duration of WAT for IIM Bangalore is around 30 minutes.


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Yes, there is a mandatory declaration form to be filled by the student and (some case) the parents as well and mail it to the the ISDC committee as well as Chief Warden.
Admission to IIM Bangalore's flagship course, the MBA, is based on a legitimate CAT exam score, followed by a personal interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). IIM Bangalore accepts Indian students via CAT and international students via GMAT/GRE.
IIM Bangalore Eligibility criteria varies from course to course. Given below are the course wise eligibility criteria:
The admission process of IIM Bangalore courses is given below:
You can not apply for admission to MBA or MBA BA without CAT Scores. However, you can apply for other courses such as EPGP without CAT examination. You need to appear for GMAT or GRE for admission to EPGP.
IIM Bangalore has not disclosed the session starting dates of its PGP 2024 and other courses. However, IIM Bangalore session is expected to start soon. Keep visiting the official website of IIM Bangalore to get the latest updates of its courses regarding admission.
IIM Bangalore does not offer BBA course to the students. It offers other courses in the field of Management and Administration. These courses are PGPM, PhD, PGPEM, EPGP, PG Program, Certification, Executive.
The admissions for the EMBA course at IIM Bangalore are already going on. The last date to apply for the course is August 22, 2022, for Phase 1. Admission to the EMBA course at IIM Bangalore depends on a valid score in any of the GMAT or GRE exams.
To know more, refer to this link: IIM Bangalore Admission 2022
No, IIM Banglore is going to start the PGP admissions on August 3rd, 2022. The last date to apply for the course is 26 November 2022. Also, to be eligible for the course you must have passed your graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from the recognized institute.