The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), established in 1973, is one of India’s most prestigious public business schools and an Institute of National Importance. It is consistently ranked among the top management institutes globally, securing the 2nd position in the NIRF 2025 rankings and being the only Indian B-school in the global top 30 of the Financial Times Masters in Management 2025.

IIM Bangalore is built around its globally acclaimed flagship program, the two-year full-time MBA (Post Graduate Programme in Management), which focuses on nurturing world-class business leaders through an intensive, application-oriented curriculum spread over six trimesters.

2-year MBA program in Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR, Strategy, IS, and Economics.

Around INR 26.3 to INR 26.5 Lakhs for the entire MBA program

• IIMB provides a fully residential experience with 16 hostel blocks and separate executive accommodation.
• State-of-the-art, air-conditioned lecture halls equipped with smartboards, high-speed Wi-Fi, and advanced audio-visual tools.
• A 24/7 facility with high-end servers, specialized analytical software, and printer access.
• A 24/7 medical center with in-house doctors and emergency support.
• A campus branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) with multiple ATMs.

To get into IIM Bangalore for an MBA (PGP), you must clear the CAT exam with a high percentile (often 98+), meet minimum sectional cutoffs, and then excel in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) after being shortlisted based on a composite score (CAT, academics, work experience, diversity). A strong overall profile with excellent 10th/12th/Graduation scores, significant relevant work experience, and clear communication skills are crucial for the final selection.