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IIM Bangalore Master of Business Administration [MBA] : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	2 Years (Full Time)
course level	PG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 26.3 Lakhs
average package	₹ 34.88 Lakhs
eligibility	Graduation + CAT
entrance test	CAT

College	PGPM Total Fees
IIM Ahmedabad	₹ 27.5 Lakhs
IIM Bangalore	₹ 26.3 Lakhs
IIM Indore	₹ 20.62 Lakhs
IIM Mumbai	₹ 15 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total fee	₹26.3 Lakhs

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming
Date of Application for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026 Ongoing
Offer Acceptance for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Apr 01, 2026
Date of Offers for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Apr 01, 2026
Date of Interview for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Mar 01, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

Events	Dates
Date of Application for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026 Ongoing
Date of Interview for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Mar 01, 2026 - Apr 01, 2026
Date of Offers for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Apr 01, 2026
Offer Acceptance for Admission 2026 [PGPBA]	Apr 01, 2026

Events	Dates
CAT 2025 Application Dates for Admission [MBA]	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
Date of Registration for Admission 2025 [PGPPM]	Aug 23, 2025
Date of Offer Withdrawal for Admission 2025 [PGPPM]	Aug 15, 2025

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025

The admission process at IIM Bangalore consists of two main stages: the Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI), with interviews conducted in March. Candidates are first required to take the CAT exam, and those meeting the institute's criteria proceed to the interview stage. The final selection is based on a composite score, including CAT scores and academic and work experience records. IIM Bangalore is one of India's oldest IIMs, using a case-based teaching approach over a two-year trimester system.

The first year is mandatory, while the second year offers elective courses. With a faculty-to-student ratio of approximately 3:1, students benefit from engaging discussions and personalized attention. The comprehensive curriculum includes exams and group projects, preparing students for managerial roles. The total program fee is between Rs. 23-26 lakhs, with additional hostel and mess fees. Financial aid is available for students with household incomes below Rs. 8 lakhs, assessed through a composite score and interaction.

Scholarships include the Aditya Birla Scholarship (Rs. 1.75 lakhs/year) and OPJEMS Scholarship (Rs. 1.5 lakhs), among others, with full tuition waivers for SC/ST students under government schemes. IIM Bangalore achieves a 100% placement rate in both summer internships and final placements. Each year, over 180 top companies, including McKinsey, BCG, Microsoft, and Amazon, recruit from the campus. The average salary package for final placements is between INR 25-30 lakhs per annum, with the highest offers reaching up to INR 1 crore.

In 2022, more than 660 full-time roles were offered to the PGP batch. Internships for first-year students are mandatory, lasting 8 weeks, with average stipends of around INR 1.4 lakh per month, ensuring 100% placement by December-January. Overall, IIM Bangalore provides a strong return on investment for its graduates, thanks to its rigorous academic program and robust placement support.

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Specialisation	Package	2025	2024	2023
	Median Package	₹32.61 Lakhs	₹32.50 Lakhs	₹33.00 Lakhs
Average Package	₹34.88 Lakhs	-	-

Yearly Students Placed
Student Admitted	517	502	529
Students Placed	517	502	518

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Sandipan Saha

4.8Helpful

PGPM

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

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Fees and Financial Aid:

Fees for 2 years = Rs. 26,00,000 Caution Deposit (General) = Rs. 15,000 Caution Deposit (Hostel) = Rs. 5,000 Hostel and Mess Fee = Rs. 30,000/term Financial Aid - IIMB provides financial aid to students with annual household income below Rs, 8,00,00. It is done via a 2-step process. 1) Students are assigned a composite score based on income, savings, and assets. 2) Shortlisted students undergo an interaction with authority to assess needs and verify details. Scholarships - IIMB provides a plethora of scholarships to its students. 1) Aditya Birla Scholarship - Rs. 1.75 lakhs/yr for top PGP students, renewable in 2nd if in top 25%. 2) OPJEMS Scholarship - Rs. 1.5 lakh for top 10 2nd year PGP students after an assessment test. 3) NTPC Scholarship - Rs. 48000/year for SC/ST/PWD students who clear 1st year in one attempt. 4) Social Sector Scholarship - Reimbursement of 1/3rd of fees for three years of work in social sector. 5) Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship (ST) - Full tuition waiver for first-year PGP ST students. 6) Ministry of Social Justice Scholarship (SC) - Full tuition waiver for first-year PGP SC students. Apart from this IIMB offers several other scholarships like - PwD Scholarship, State Government Scholarship, Ubuntu Scholarship etc.

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Mayank Saroha

Reviewed on May 22, 2023(Enrolled 2020)

IIM Bangalore Review

Tuition fees are 23 Lakhs for two years which is somewhat on the upward side. Mess and hostel fees are 30,000 per trimester. Usually, the tuition fees are hiked every 2-3 years. Students with family incomes less than 8 lakhs annually are eligible for financial assistance.

L K Mahesh Bonagiri

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Reviewed on May 30, 2022(Enrolled 2015)

Great Internship opportunity

210000 for the course fee and 20000 for a hostel, an additional cost of about 4-5 lakhs if you opt for the abroad exchange program. many banks provide educational loans on campus. Financial Aid is available for those whose parents' income is less than 1 lakh. You can apply for the same during your 1st semester.

Navneet

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Reviewed on Jan 19, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

IIM B: Every Management student's ambition

The fees is quite high. It is Rs 23,00,000 for 2 years. It may not be seen as a very affordable and feasable option, however, every single penny spent is realized in the long run. You get your investment worth becuase the placements are good and hence the ROI is very satisfactory.

Lakshmi Ramesh

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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022(Enrolled 2020)

My MBA life at IIM Bangalore

The fees as IIM B is usually hiked by 10% every year, but as a student you easily get loans for the same from any of the partner banks. The average salary during placement goes upto around Rs. 25.5 lakhs giving the student a good ROI. IIM B is a brand and one of the top 3 IIMs makes it very attractive for students as well as corporates. The college prefers people that come from a workex background. This is why the average workex of students at IIMB is 2 years approximately

Rishabh

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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

PGPM at IIM B - Best

Scholarship are available to applicants with a family income of INR 6 Lakhs. Students who are financially disadvantaged can also apply for a scholarship. Applicants would receive aid ranging from 100% to 80% to 60% or 40% and even 20% depending on the financial aid committee's decision. Around 40% of IIM B's PGP students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs at partner institutions. While on an exchange program, applicants must earn a minimum of 12-15 credits. While on an exchange, a minimum of 120 hours must be completed. The average salary offered is not less than 30 lakhs. Companies like TCS, Microsoft, Google, Uber, Philips are the top recruiter at IIM B.

Pooja Gupta

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

MBA at IIM B

The fees are quite high, however, there are various scholarships which one can go for. Scholarships like the Bayer scholarships offer financial help. There are other scholarships as well for government officials. So for those whose parents are government officials can avail themselves of it. There are reservation benefits as well. The stipend given in the internship is quite good and the average ranges between 2-3 lakh/month.

ANKIT BHATNAGAR

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2022(Enrolled 2021)

Best institution for MBA

The fees structure is high but it is worth it. Each and every penny is an investment here. The stipend offered in the internship is quite good and there is no scholarship as such. Though there is financial assistance for which a student can apply. The internship stipend ranges from 1-2 lakh per month.

Nandan

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Reviewed on Apr 10, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

The fees for the program is around 23 lakhs. Financial assistance is provided to meritorious students. 100% of campus jobs are offered to everyone. The scholarship is also provided depending on merit. We get the loan instantly.

Rahul

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2021(Enrolled 2019)

About IIM Bangalore

The fee structure is around 23 lakhs for MBA which is similar to IIM Ahmedabad as well. Financial assistance is provided including various merit cum means scholarship. 100% placements are offered. Average CTC around 24 lakhs.