Admission
IIM Bangalore MBA/ MBA-BA Admission 2025
The admission into MBA and MBA-BA courses is done through the following stages:
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Application Form | Candidates must fill out the CAT application form, where they can also select IIM Bangalore as one of their preferred institutes. |
| 2. CAT Exam | Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted in various cities across India. |
| 3. Shortlisting for WAT-PI | Candidates will be shortlisted for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) based on their CAT percentile and other criteria. |
| 4. WAT-PI Process | Shortlisted candidates must participate in the WAT and PI rounds, which may be conducted online or offline depending on institute guidelines. |
| 5. Final Selection | The final merit list is prepared based on CAT score, WAT and PI performance, academic background, and work experience. |
Admission Criteria and Process for IIM Bangalore 2025
IIM Bangalore offers admission to its courses based on entrance examinations. Candidates must qualify relevant national-level exams, followed by institute-specific selection stages to secure final admission. For the flagship PGP program, selection is carried out through CAT scores along with group discussion, written ability test, and personal interview. The institute also considers applications from international and overseas candidates, provided they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The table below outlines the admission requirements and selection process for various courses at IIM Bangalore.
| Course Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates) | CAT/GMAT PI WAT Past Academic Performance |
| MBA in Business Analytics | Graduation in any discipline | CAT |
| EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme) | Graduation with 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA Minimum 5 years of work experience | Academic Record GMAT/GRE Scores Quality of Work Experience PI WAT |
| PGPEM (Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management) | Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) Minimum 4 years of work experience | CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test PI Academic Performance Work Experience |
| PGPPM (Public Policy and Management) | For non-government participants: Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD) Minimum 5 years of work experience | CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test PI Academic Performance Work Experience |
| PhD | Master’s degree with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwD) OR CA/ICWA/CS/BCom with 50% aggregate | GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-NET/CAT/IIMB Test |
| Certificate in N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship | Master’s degree with 60% aggregate OR CA/ICWA/CS with 50% aggregate | Application Personal Interview (PI) |
| Certificate in Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) | Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline Minimum 3 years of work experienceAge: 21–30 years | Based on Application Merit |
For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official IIM Bangalore website.
