IIM Bangalore (IIMB) Admission 2025-2026: Process, How to Apply, Dates

The application procedure of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore can be achieved online by visiting the official website of the institute. To apply for the courses offered by IIM Bangalore, candidates need to, first of all, register themselves for admission.

The admission procedure entirely depends on entrance examinations conducted at the National level. After having qualified for the respective entrance examinations, the candidates must sit through the counseling procedure conducted at the institute. The registration procedure for IIM Bangalore starts in August and ends in September.

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IIM Bangalore PGP Admission 2025

• Candidates seeking admission to PGP are shortlisted based on candidates’ performance in the CAT examination conducted at the national level.
• Shortlisted candidates are intimated via email for the Personal Interview round conducted at the institute.
• Before getting admission, the candidates are required to appear in and qualify Written Ability Test (WAT) on any of the topics provided by IIM Bangalore.
• After having qualified WAT, the candidates are shortlisted for the interview round.
• Candidates must visit the institute’s official website to gather more information.

IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission 2025

• Candidates with a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score are eligible to apply for admission to PGPEM.
• The candidates are, then, shortlisted for a personal interview and WAT rounds conducted at the institute.
• The candidates are intimated via emails.
• Candidates with a valid score on the IIM Bangalore Test are also eligible to apply for admission.
• The candidates are finally shortlisted based on their academic performance, work experience, and performance in the interview and WAT rounds.

IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission for 2025 is mentioned below in the following table.

IIM Bangalore PGPEM Important Dates 2025

IIM Bangalore PGPEM Selection Criteria 2025

• The applicants will be shortlisted for the IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission 2025 personal interview based on their performance in the CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test, their prior academic performance, and the duration of their work experience.
• The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview (PI) and a writing ability test (WAT).
• The final selection will be based on prior academic performance, work experience, social sensitivity, performance in the interview, and writing ability. 
   

IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission 2025: How to Apply?

• PGPEM applications will be available at http://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/sfonlapp.home. Candidates can apply with all essential information and documents and pay INR 1,500.
• This program requires a valid GMAT/GRE/CAT score. If not, students can take the IIMB Test online from IIM Bangalore.
• Candidates utilizing the CAT score should express their interest in the PGPEM program on the CAT 2023 form.
• IIMB Test takers must pay INR 1,000 in addition to the INR 1,500 application cost. 

Documents required with the application form include:

• 10th, 12th, Bachelor's Degree
• BA degree certificate GMAT/GRE Score Sheet
• PGPEM program purpose statement
• Payslips/Work experience letter
• ST/ SC/ NC-OBC/ EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• If appropriate, a PwD certificate
• 2 letters of reference. 

IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission 2025

• Candidates with a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score are eligible to apply for admission to PGPPM.
• Candidates who have qualified for the test conducted by IIM Bangalore are also eligible to apply for admission.
• The shortlisting for admission is done based on candidates’ academic performance, work experience, quality of work experience, and scores obtained in the entrance test.
• Interested candidates must possess a minimum of four years of work experience.

IIM Bangalore PGPPM Important Dates

IIM Bangalore PGPPM Selection Criteria 

• Candidates seeking admission to EPGP must possess a minimum of five years of experience after the completion of graduation.
• For admission to EPGP, the candidates must possess a valid score in the GMAT or GRE examination.
• The other factors required for granting admission would be candidates’ academic track record, work experience, performance in interviews, and WAT.

IIM Bangalore EPGP Selection Criteria 2025

Admission into the EPGP program is done through the following stages mentioned below:

The eligibility criteria are used to shortlist candidates for interviews. The composite score, which includes academic performance, GMAT/GRE scores, work experience, interview performance, and writing ability exam, determines the EPGP program selection.

IIM Bangalore EPGP Important Dates

IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission: How to Apply?

Documents required with the application form include:

• 10th, 12th, Bachelor's Degree
• BA degree certificate GMAT/GRE Score Sheet
• PGPEM program purpose statement
• Payslips/Work experience letter
• ST/ SC/ NC-OBC/ EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• If appropriate, a PwD certificate
• 2 letters of reference.

IIM Bangalore FPM Admission 2025

The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, offers research-level management fellowships. Admission requires a master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate.

• FPM applicants must pass GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET)/IIMB. A valid score in any of the above exams helps students get into FPM.
• Candidates for every institute program must meet minimal qualifying requirements.

IIM Bangalore Minimum Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates for PGP must be graduates in any subject.
• PGPEM applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university with at least 55% aggregate.
• PGPPM admission demands a degree in any field with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the 10th and 12th classes.
• EPGP applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% aggregate.
• FPM applicants must have a master's degree in the relevant discipline with 55% aggregate.

IIM Bangalore Application Process 2025

• Candidates must apply online at IIM Bangalore's website.
• Admission requires registration.
• The application form must be submitted, and payment must be made when requested.
• Candidates having GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET) scores pay INR 500 for FPM, while those with IIM Bangalore Test scores pay INR 1500.
• Candidates must download the application form for future reference.