IIM Bangalore offers courses in MBA and MBA Business Analytics (MBA BA), a two year regular course, focuses on defining business and social challenges, use analytical tools and techniques to identify patterns, gain insights and develop business strategies.
IIM Bangalore MBA and MBA Business Analytics Eligibility
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks
- Final year students can also apply, provided they have to submit their final aggregate score CGPA/Percentage by June.
- Candidates must have a valid CAT/GMAT score.
IIM Bangalore MBA and MBA Business Analytics Selection Criteria
Admission to IIM-B is based on CAT score, academic profile, work experience and other parameters. The selection process is divided into 2 phases:
Phase I
- Shortlist is prepared according to the performance in the CAT. The table below shows sectional and overall CAT Cutoff as released by IIM Bangalore. Candidates need to meet this cutoff in order to get shortlisted.
Phase II
The shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
- The final selection process is more opportunistic for non-engineers and experienced candidates.
- The shortlisting for final selection round in IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria awards maximum weight to PI score.
- Final Selection Round for IIM Bangalore Admission comprises a Personal Interview followed by a Writing Ability Test.
- The weighted aggregate of the following components will be used to prepare a merit/rank list-
- CAT
- WAT
- PI
- Work experience
- Bachelors
- 10th board and 12th board
- The weightage of Final Selection parameters as follows:
| Parameters | Weight |
|---|---|
| WAT Score | 10 |
| PI Score | 30 |
| CAT score | 25 |
| Class 10th Board | 10 |
| Class 12th Board | 5 |
| Graduation Degree | 10 |
| Work Experience | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
After the WAT & PI round, admission offers are made by IIM Bangalore to successful candidates.
- Category wise merit list will be generated based on weights awarded to various components.
- The offer of admission to the candidate will be made strictly on the basis of merit/ rank list and availability of seats in each category (Gen, SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS & DAP).
Offer Acceptance:
- All the shortlisted candidates will be informed to log in on Institute’s website by using their login credentials (User name & Password) and download offer letters for provisional admission.
- The qualified candidates must accept the offer within the stipulated date and must deposit the Offer Acceptance Amount (as mentioned in the Offer Letter) through the online payment link.
- A candidate may withdraw the OA within the withdrawal date specified in the Offer Letter (OL).
- A candidate desirous of being waitlisted for the final selection is required to pay a waitlist Willingness Amount of INR. 20000.
Reservation Policy
Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC-NC (Non-Creamy) and PwD candidates has been made according to the rules of Govt of India.
- 15% of the seats for Scheduled Caste (SC)
- 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe candidates
- 27% for Other Backward Classes candidates
- 10% for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- 5% for Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
IIM Bangalore Executive Executive MBA & PGPEM Admission 2022
IIM Bangalore offers,
- Postgraduate Program in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), a two year weekend course, complements the excellent functional knowledge of participants with the contemporary management knowledge
- Executive Program in Management (EPGP), a one year full time regular course, for experienced candidates that prepares them as forward-thinkers and creative managers.
IIM Bangalore Executive MBA & PGPEM Eligibility
Eligibility for EPGP
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for Reserved categories)
- Candidates must have a work experience of 5 to 12 years.
- Candidates must also have a valid GMAT/GRE score.
Eligibility for PGPEM
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for Reserved categories)
- Candidates must have a full-time work experience of 4 years.
- Candidates must also have a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score.
IIM Bangalore Executive MBA & PGPEM Selection Criteria
- Applicants will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their
- CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test score (for PGPEM), as chosen by the candidate
- Academic performance, and
- Duration of work experience
- The selection process for the Executive program will be conducted in three rounds. Candidates can submit their application during any of the rounds.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The interview panel will consist of two faculty members of IIMB and an IIM-B alumnus.
- The interview panel will evaluate each candidate’s performance in terms of quality of work experience, diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and multifacetedness.
- Candidates who are unable to attend the interview on the specified date, because of their overseas travel/stay, may be interviewed through video conference
- Requests for interview via video conference should be made at least 10 days prior to the scheduled interview date. Candidates may note that interview by videoconference will be held during the specified interview period.
- Arrangements for video conferencing at the candidate’s location will have to be made by the candidate.
- A multi-factor model is used for selection of candidates.
- These factors include academic score, entrance exam scores, quality of work experience, performance in the interview and writing ability test.
- A composite total score will be calculated for each applicant using the multi-factor model and a merit list will be prepared
- The offer of admission will be made to applicants in the merit list depending upon the availability of seats.
How to Apply for Executive MBA & PGPEM?
The steps to apply for EPGP & PGPEM are mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of IIM Bangalore
- Click on the Application Link of desired course
- Fill the application form with all the required details including academic, personal and communication details.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Pay the requisite application fee (INR 1500 for PGPEM).
- Lastly, submit the application form
Documents Required
- SSC, HSC & Bachelors’ Degree Transcripts
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- GMAT / GRE Score Sheet (if applicable)
- Statement of Purpose
- Work Experience letters / Payslips (First & Last)
- SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate for PWD category
Reservation Policy
Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC-NC (Non-Creamy) and PwD candidates has been made according to the rules of Govt of India.
- 15% of the seats for Scheduled Caste (SC)
- 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe candidates
- 27% for Other Backward Classes candidates
- 10% for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- 5% for Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission 2022
IIM Bangalore offers Master of Management Studies in Public Policy – MMS (PP), one year regular course that focuses on strengthening the public policy and managerial skills of future leaders and professionals from the civil services and private sectors.
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Eligibility
- Applicants should have valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score
- Candidates should have minimum 50% aggregate marks during graduation
- Applicants must have 5 years of relevant work experience in Public Policy Domain
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Selection Criteria
- Applicants will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their
- CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test score, as chosen by the candidate
- Academic performance, and
- Duration of work experience
- Interest in public systems
- Shortlisted candidates will be given a “case analysis” on the day of the interview.
- The process of selection to the programme takes into account the individual academic background of each candidate, aptitude, interest in and suitability to the MMS.
- As part of the process, the interview panel seeks to learn about each applicant’s;
- goals,
- interest in getting engaged with public Systems,
- familiarity with developments in India and in the world
- that would be considered important and relevant for a policy professional.
- A multi-factor model is used for selection of candidates.
- These factors include academic score, admission test scores, quality of work experience, performance in the interview and writing ability test.
- A composite total score will be calculated for each applicant using the multi-factor model and a merit list will be prepared
- The offer of admission will be made to applicants in the merit list depending upon the availability of seats
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission 2022
IIM Bangalore offers 5-years of full-time Fellowship doctoral program in 10 specializations of management i.e Corporate Strategy and Policy, Marketing, Decision Sciences, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Economics & Social Sciences, Production & Operations Management, Finance & Accounting, Public Policy, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship
IIM Bangalore PhD Eligibility
- Candidates must have a Masters degree (or Integrated Master’s degree) with minimum 55% aggregate marks OR,
- Candidates should be CS, ICWA or CS qualified with 50% aggregate marks, OR
- They must have B.E/B.Tech degree with 6.5 CGPA
- Candidates must also have a work experience of minimum 4 years.
IIM Bangalore PhD Selection Criteria
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on a combination of multiple parameters, as also specified specializations chosen parameters like,
- CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test score, as chosen by the candidate
- Academic performance, and
- Work experience
- Candidates need to appear in Area Tests followed by shortlisting of candidates for Interviews.
- After evaluating the performance of the candidate in the GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, or IIMB Test (as applicable) area-specific test and interview, the final result shall be published, based on the availability of seats.
- Candidates selected for admission are required to attend a Preparatory Course which is expected to be scheduled from late May through mid-June
Candidates applying for PhD. in IIM Bangalore must have valid score cards from any one of the acceptance tests for the particular research field they are applying to, as in the table below.
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| Strategy | GMAT, GRE, CAT, IIMB Test |
| Finance & Accounting | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), IIMB Test |
| Production & Operations Management | |
| Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) |
| Entrepreneurship | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, IIMB Test |
| Economics & Social Sciences | |
| Marketing | |
| Decision Sciences | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF (NET) |
| Public Policy | |
| Information Systems |
How to Apply for PhD?
- Candidates need to apply online at the official website of IIM Bangalore for Ph.D. course.
- The application form must be filled correctly and the documents to be uploaded must be in prescribed format.
- The application fee for Ph.D. is INR 1000/- and INR 1500/- in case, the candidate apply for two specializations.
Documents Required
- SSC, HSC, Bachelors’ and Master’s Degree Transcripts
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Certificate
- Admission Test Score Sheet
- Two Reference letters (Employer and professor of last studied institution)
- Work Experience letters / Payslips
- SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS Certificate
- Person with disability (PwD) certificate
IIM Bangalore Admission 2022: Online Courses
- With a motto to spread high-quality digital learning, IIM Bangalore has launched Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) besides MicroMasters program on various topics.
- IIMB started offering massive open online courses (MOOCs) in 2014 through its digital learning initiative, IIMBx, in partnership with edX – a not-for-profit online initiative of Harvard and MIT.
- Apart from edX, the programme offers courses on its own platform, IIMBx, and SWAYAM.
- These IIM Bangalore online courses have been beneficial to students from all backgrounds and niches. Not just professionals but even students, freshers, and educators benefit from such collaborative online degree courses and programs offered by IIM Bangalore.
- Today IIMBx courses are available on multiple platforms including SWAYAM, the national learning portal of India, edX and IIMBx (open edX).
IM Bangalore Online Courses Important Dates
| Programme Title | Start Date | End Date | Last date for registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital and Social Media Strategies Driving Business Growth (Batch 1) | 27 July, 2022 | 23 July, 2022 | 11 July, 2022 |
| Data Visualization and Storytelling Through Data | 03 Aug, 2022 | 05 Aug, 2022 | July 13, 2022 |
| Understanding the Missing P – People: A Behavioral Economics Approach (Live Online Programme) | 11 Aug, 2022 | 13 Aug, 2022 | 01 Aug, 2022 |
| Enlightened Leadership for Responsible Business (Batch-1) | 22 Aug, 2022 | 26 Aug, 2022 | 01 Aug, 2022 |
| Crafting Competitive Strategy (Live Online Programme) | 09 Sep, 2022 | 24 Sep, 2022 | 30 Aug, 2022 |
| Storytelling for Business Managers | 14 Sep, 2022 | 16 Sep, 2022 | 24 Aug, 2022 |
| Healthcare Senior Leadership Programme | 15 Sep, 2022 | 17 Sep, 2022 | 25 Aug, 2022 |
| Organizational Excellence Through Leadership [Batch-1] | 19 Sep, 2022 | 23 Sep, 2022 | 29 Aug, 2022 |
| Artificial Intelligence for Digital Transformation | 19 September, 2022 | 08 July, 2022 | 21 September, 2022 |
| Building Inclusive Organizations | 10 Oct, 2022 | 12 Oct, 2022 | 19 Sep, 2022 |
| Finance for Decision Making (for non-finance managers) | 10 Oct, 2022 | 14 Oct, 2022 | 19 Sep, 2022 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics Based Business Strategy, Creating Business Value | 07 Nov, 2022 | 09 Nov, 2022 | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Decision Making for Managerial Effectiveness | 14 Nov, 2022 | 16 Nov, 2022 | 24 Oct, 2022 |
| From Data to Decisions | 14 Nov, 2022 | 18 Nov, 2022 | 24 Oct, 2022 |
| Strategic Perspectives on the Design of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) | 14 Nov, 2022 | 18 Nov, 2022 | 24 Oct, 2022 |
| Creating High Performance Organisations [Batch-1] | 21 Nov, 2022 | 25 Nov, 2022 | 31 Oct, 2022 |
| Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Buyouts and Divestitures | 16 Jan, 2023 | 20 Jan, 2023 | 26 Dec, 2022 |
| Machine Learning with Business Applications | 17 Jan, 2023 | 21 Jan, 2023 | 27 Dec, 2022 |
| Strategy and Leadership in VUCA World | 23 Jan, 2023 | 26 Jan, 2023 | 02 Jan 2023 |
| Finance Master Class for Business Leadership | 06 Feb, 2023 | 09 Feb, 2023 | 16 Jan, 2023 |
| Predictive Analytics for Business Forecasting (Live Online Programme) | 06 Feb, 2023 | 17 Feb, 2023 | 16 Jan, 2023 |
| Private Equity and Capital Market Financing | 27 Feb, 2023 | 02 Mar, 2023 | 06 Feb, 2023 |
| Design Thinking | 10 Mar, 2023 | 11 Mar, 2023 | 17 Feb, 2023 |
IIM Bangalore Online Courses Eligibility
All course has different eligibility criteria which have been provided in the table below:
| Online Course | Course Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence for Senior Leaders | leaders with at least 10 years of experience who are either working in the field of AI or planning to set up AI team |
| Strategy Consulting | Middle-to senior-level managers, Consultant , strategy consultants who wish to improve their skills |
| Workplace Conflict – An Opportunity for Growth | Human Resource heads, Head of Departments, Team Leads and Mid-level Managers |
| Social Innvation through Sports (Live Online Program) | Social Business Entrepreneurs, Managers and CSR Leaders of Foundations and Corporations |
| Cyber Security and Risk Management Orientation for Senior Leaders | board members of companies, senior leaders and senior managers responsible for cybersecurity and risk management, CISO/IT Security Director/ Cybersecurity Director, Chief Risk Officer (CRO)/ Enterprise Risk Officer, Governance/ Compliance Director, Business Continuity Manager, IT Operations Director, etc., |
| Digital and Social Media Strategies Driving Business Growth (Batch 1) | Business leaders and managers with P & L responsibility, CMOs, product managers, marketing managers, online marketing and software development executives, consultants, digital and social media analysts |
| Data Visualization and Storytelling Through Data | Leaders, decision makers and managers (Knowledge of business analytics and data science is not mandatory to participate in this course.) |
| Understanding the Missing P – People: A Behavioral Economics Approach (Live Online Programme) | Early and Mid -career executives in corporate entities, NGOs, government, HR professionals, Personal finance executives, Sales and marketing professionals |
| Enlightened Leadership for Responsible Business (Batch-1) | Executives at the middle and senior management level, senior functional managers, |
| Crafting Competitive Strategy (Live Online Programme) | Middle-level manager or the CEO, senior managers |
| Storytelling for Business Managers | Mid to Senior Managers who need to sharpen their personal effectiveness |
| Healthcare Senior Leadership Programme | Leaders & managers in healthcare industry, |
| Organizational Excellence Through Leadership [Batch-1] | Senior and middle level executives, Service sector executives including education, tourism, and hotel industry, CEOs and top management executives, Heads of NGOs, entrepreneurs, and heads of startups |
| Artificial Intelligence for Digital Transformation | Artificial Intelligence for Digital Transformation, HR Consultants, Administrators and executives |
| Building Inclusive Organizations | Diversity champions and individuals, managers who lead diverse teams |
| Finance for Decision Making (for non-finance managers) | Heads of divisions/ functions, middle level managers and mangers, |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics Based Business Strategy, Creating Business Value | Senior Managers, P & L business leaders, Business leaders who are planning to build their capabilities in strategizing future business & organization |
| Decision Making for Managerial Effectiveness | Young and middle managers with practicing experience of between five to twelve years |
| From Data to Decisions | Executives who have to manage data and/or feel the need for data driven decision making |
| Strategic Perspectives on the Design of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) | Middle and senior management, and other stake holders in various organizations, officials dealing with infrastructure development, regulatory bodies that govern infrastructure sectors |
| Creating High Performance Organisations [Batch-1] | Senior and middle management who perform or are expected to perform a general management role |
| Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Buyouts and Divestitures | Mid to senior-level corporate executives in Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Human Resources, Finance and legal professionals, corporate executives, Practicing chartered accountants, company secretaries and cost accountants, Entrepreneurs, corporate directors, academics, and students who are seeking advanced learning |
| Machine Learning with Business Applications | Managers and decision makers, those who are already working on Machine Learning to enhance their knowledge |
| Strategy and Leadership in VUCA World | Candidates having 20+ years of work experience, Senior managers, Senior executives responsible for the P&L of their vertical |
| Finance Master Class for Business Leadership | Start-up entrepreneurs, heads of family managed enterprises, Business Heads, CXOs, Directors and Strategic Decision makers in business, Mid to Senior level corporate executives, Finance practitioners, Independent directors and corporate advisors, Academics and students |
| Predictive Analytics for Business Forecasting (Live Online Programme) | Executives with analytic mindset intending to use various models in forecasting, preferably introduction to elementary statistics at 10+2 or undergraduate level. |
| Private Equity and Capital Market Financing | Corporate executives in middle and senior management levels with a finance background, Practising chartered accountants, company secretaries and cost accountants, Entrepreneurs, corporate directors, academics, newly qualified finance professionals and students pursuing research or professional finance |
| Design Thinking | Middle to senior-level managers who wish to build their design thinking skills for effectively engaging with client firms. |
IIM Bangalore Online Courses Admission Guidelines
Admission for the online course is provided as the experience of the applicants in the selected online course specialization. The step for filling up the application form are as follows:
- Visit the official website of the IIM Bangalore executive Online course
- Select the desired online course and read the information provided about the course.
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill up the application form will all details about Professional experience and academic background
- Click on “Pay Now” for paying the fees of the course
IIM Bangalore Online Course Fee
| Programme Title | Programme Fee in INR (excluding GST) | Early Bird Discount Date | Early Bird Fee in INR (excluding GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence for Senior Leaders | Rs. 1,00,500 | 19 Sep, 2022 | 19 Sep, 2022 |
| Strategy Consulting | Rs. 1,00,500 | 10 Nov, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Workplace Conflict – An Opportunity for Growth | Rs. 1,00,500 | —- | Rs. 90,450 |
| Social Innvation through Sports (Live Online Program) | Rs. 65,000 | 24 Jun, 2022 | Rs. 58,500 |
| Cyber Security and Risk Management Orientation for Senior Leaders | Rs. 1,00,500 | 30 Jun, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Digital and Social Media Strategies Driving Business Growth (Batch 1) | Rs. 1,00,500 | 06 Jul, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Data Visualization and Storytelling Through Data | Rs. 1,00,500 | 13 Jul, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Understanding the Missing P – People: A Behavioral Economics Approach (Live Online Programme) | Rs. 85,500 | 21 Jul, 2022 | Rs. 76,950 |
| Enlightened Leadership for Responsible Business (Batch-1) | Rs. 1,17,500 | 01 Aug, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Crafting Competitive Strategy (Live Online Programme) | Rs. 90,250 | 19 Aug, 2022 | Rs. 81,225 |
| Storytelling for Business Managers | Rs. 1,00,500 | 24 Aug, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Healthcare Senior Leadership Programme | Rs. 96,000 | 25 Aug, 2022 | Rs. 85,500 |
| Organizational Excellence Through Leadership [Batch-1] | Rs. 1,17,500 | 29 Aug, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Artificial Intelligence for Digital Transformation | Rs. 1,00,500 | 29 Aug, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Building Inclusive Organizations | Rs. 1,00,500 | 19 Sep, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Finance for Decision Making (for non-finance managers) | Rs. 1,17,500 | 26 Sep, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics Based Business Strategy, Creating Business Value | Rs. 1,00,500 | 17 Oct, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| Decision Making for Managerial Effectiveness | Rs. 1,00,500 | 24 Oct, 2022 | Rs. 90,450 |
| From Data to Decisions | Rs. 1,17,500 | 24 Oct, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Strategic Perspectives on the Design of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) | Rs. 1,12,500 | 24 Oct, 2022 | Rs. 1,01,250 |
| Creating High Performance Organisations [Batch-1] | Rs. 1,17,500 | 31 Oct, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Buyouts and Divestitures | Rs. 1,17,500 | 26 Dec, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Machine Learning with Business Applications | Rs. 1,17,500 | 27 Dec, 2022 | Rs. 1,05,750 |
| Strategy and Leadership in VUCA World | Rs. 1,09,000 | 02 Jan, 2023 | Rs. 98,100 |
| Finance Master Class for Business Leadership | Rs. 1,09,000 | 16 Jan, 2023 | Rs. 98,100 |
| Predictive Analytics for Business Forecasting (Live Online Programme) | Rs. 95,000 | 16 Jan, 2023 | Rs. 85,500 |
| Private Equity and Capital Market Financing | Rs. 1,09,000 | 06 Feb, 2023 | Rs. 98,100 |
| Design Thinking | Rs. 92,000 | 17 Feb, 2023 | Rs. 82,800 |