Admission Process
Admission Process
Admission to IIM Bangalore is entrance and merit based.
Programme Major Admission Route
PGP (MBA) CAT + Academic Profile + Work Experience, where applicable + Personal Interview/WAT or current selection components
PGPBA CAT + Programme-specific selection process
EPGP GMAT/GRE + Work Experience + Interview and other applicable requirements
PGPEM CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test, subject to current admission policy
Ph.D. CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF or other accepted tests depending on specialization
B.Sc. (Hons) Programmes National-level aptitude test + subsequent selection process
Executive Education Programme-specific eligibility and application process
Admission criteria and selection weights can change each year. Applicants should verify the current programme-specific requirements on the official IIMB admissions pages.
CAT Admission Process
For admission to the flagship PGP/MBA programme, the broad process includes:
Appear for CAT.
Meet minimum sectional and overall eligibility requirements.
Shortlisting based on CAT performance and other academic/profile criteria.
Participate in the institute's applicable selection stages.
Final selection based on the composite score and current admission policy.
Meeting the minimum CAT percentile does not guarantee an interview call or admission.
Admission to IIM Bangalore is entrance and merit based.
Programme Major Admission Route
PGP (MBA) CAT + Academic Profile + Work Experience, where applicable + Personal Interview/WAT or current selection components
PGPBA CAT + Programme-specific selection process
EPGP GMAT/GRE + Work Experience + Interview and other applicable requirements
PGPEM CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test, subject to current admission policy
Ph.D. CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF or other accepted tests depending on specialization
B.Sc. (Hons) Programmes National-level aptitude test + subsequent selection process
Executive Education Programme-specific eligibility and application process
Admission criteria and selection weights can change each year. Applicants should verify the current programme-specific requirements on the official IIMB admissions pages.
CAT Admission Process
For admission to the flagship PGP/MBA programme, the broad process includes:
Appear for CAT.
Meet minimum sectional and overall eligibility requirements.
Shortlisting based on CAT performance and other academic/profile criteria.
Participate in the institute's applicable selection stages.
Final selection based on the composite score and current admission policy.
Meeting the minimum CAT percentile does not guarantee an interview call or admission.
Accepted Exams
CATGMAT
Application Mode
both
Selection Criteria
Final selection based on CAT score, WAT, PI, and academic diversity factors.
Merit Based
Yes
Lateral Entry
Available