IIM Bangalore revises 2024 admission policy; 40% weightage to personal Interview. IIM Bangalore PGP BA Admission has begun and the last date to apply for Round 2 is January 31, 2024. IIMB is inviting applications for MBA-PGPEM & PhD Program and the last date to apply is January 25, 2024. IIM B NSR Pre-doc Admission has begun and the last date to apply is January 31, 2024. CAT Result 2023 has been released. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website by using their login ID and username.
IIM Bangalore Admission 2024: Fees, Cutoff, Selection Criteria, Eligibility
Bangalore, KarnatakaAutonomous University
| Updated On - Jan 5, 2024
What's New at IIM Bangalore
IIM Bangalore MBA admission for 2023-25 batch is currently going on. IIM Bangalore WAT-PI round has been concluded and the final merit list is expected to be released in the month of April 2023. IIM Bangalore PhD admissions will be concluded in the month of March 2023. IIM Bangalore PhD PI are scheduled on March 15,16,17 & 18, 2023.
IIM Bangalore admissions are based on exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET/ IIMB Test, followed by the PI - WAT round. IIM Bangalore MBA cut-off is 85 percentile overall.
Table of Content
1.1 IIM Bangalore MBA/ MBA-BA Admission Dates
1.2 IIM Bangalore MBA Selection Criteria
1.3 IIM Bangalore MBA Selection Criteria: Phase 1
1.4 IIM Bangalore MBA Selection Criteria: Phase 2
1.5 IIM Bangalore MBA Admission: How to Apply?
2.1 IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission Dates
2.2 IIM Bangalore EPGP Selection
2.3 IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission: How to Apply?
3.1 IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission Dates
3.2 IIM Bangalore PGPEM Selection Criteria
3.3 IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission: How to Apply?
4.1 IIM Bangalore PGPPM Selection Criteria
4.2 IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission: How to Apply?
5.1 IIM Bangalore PhD Admission Dates
IIM Bangalore MBA/ MBA-BA Admission 2023
The admission into MBA and MBA-BA courses is done through the following stages:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | The candidates will have to fill out the CAT application form and apply to IIM Bangalore on the same form. |
| CAT Exam | Appear for the CAT exam, conducted in various cities across India. |
| Shortlist for WAT-PI | The candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-PI based on their CAT score. |
| WAT-PI Process | Candidates will have to go through the Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview. It may be conducted online or offline. |
| Final Selection | The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, WAT, PI, academic qualifications, and work experience. |
IIM Bangalore MBA/ MBA-BA Admission Dates
| MBA | |
|---|---|
| Events | Dates |
| Application Window | August 3, 2023 - September 21, 2023 |
| Shortlist Announcement for WAT-PI | January 20, 2023 |
| Final Selection for WAT-PI | January 27, 2023 |
| Final Admission Offer | Second Week of April 2023 |
| MBA-BA | |
|---|---|
| Events | Dates |
| Interview Shortlist | January 16, 2023 |
| Last Date for Confirmation of Interest | January 19, 2023 |
| Interview | March 2023 |
| Offers | 1st Week of April 2023 |
| Last Date of Accepting Offers | To be Announced |
| Program Registration | To be Announced |
IIM Bangalore MBA Selection Criteria
IIM Bangalore adopts a two-phase selection process. The first phase includes shortlisting the candidates for the personal interviews using the CAT scores. The candidates shortlisted for the PI process will additionally be required to take a Writing Ability Test (WAT) on a topic provided by IIMB. In the second phase, the final selection will be done based on the WAT, interview, and pre-PI scores.
IIM Bangalore MBA Selection Criteria: Phase 1
In phase 1, the first shortlist is prepared, comprising candidates who have secured a score equal to or above the minimum score in all the sections of CAT 2022. The sectional CAT cut-off for all categories is mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Overall | VARC | DILR | QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| EWS | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| SC | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ST | 65 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| PWD | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
The candidates who have been shortlisted according to the CAT sectional cut-off will be then evaluated based on 5 parameters to shortlisted them for the personal interview. The 5 parameters to shortlist the candidates for PI are as follows:
| Sr. No. | Parameters for Shortlisting Candidates for PI |
|---|---|
| 1 | Work Experience |
| 2. | CAT Score |
| 3. | 10th Board |
| 4. | 12th Board |
| 5. | Gender Diversity |
IIM Bangalore MBA Selection Criteria: Phase 2
The candidates shortlisted in Phase 1 will be called for WAT and PI rounds and will be selected for the PGP program based on multiple criteria i.e, performance in the WAT, PI, CAT, 10th, 12th, and work experience. The weight of all these components to prepare the final merit list is mentioned below:
| Components | Weightage |
|---|---|
| WAT Score | 10 |
| Personal Interview Score | 35 |
| CAT Score (VARC - 8.75, DILR- 10, QA - 6.25) | 25 |
| 10th Board | 10 |
| 12th Board | 10 |
| Work Experience | 10 |
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission: How to Apply?
- Interested candidates will have to visit the official website of CAT i.e, www.iimcat.ac.in, and register themselves to create an account.
- The applicants can start filling up the application form with all the personal, academic, and professional details and will also have to upload all the required documents.
- In the same form they can apply to IIM Bangalore PGP programs.
- Once they have completed the application, they can submit it and pay the application fee.
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission 2023
Admission into the EPGP program is done through the following stages mentioned below:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates will have to fill out the application form available at the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Shortlist for Interview | The candidates will be shortlisted for PI, based on the eligibility criteria. |
| WAT and PI Process | Candidates will have to appear for the WAT and PI round, where they will be evaluated based on various factors. |
| Final Selection | The final selection will be based on multiple factors like the academic track record, GMAT/ GRE scores, quality of work experience, performance in the interview, and writing ability test. |
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission Dates
IIM Bangalore EPGP admission 2023 ended in January 2023. The classes will start soon.
IIM Bangalore EPGP Selection
The candidates are firstly evaluated based on the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted for the interview process. The final selection for the EPGP program is based on the composite score, which is calculated through multiple factors including the academic track record, GMAT/ GRE scores, quality of work experience, performance in the interview, and writing ability test.
| Sr. No. | Parameters to Calculate the Composite Score for EPGP |
|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Qualifications |
| 2. | GMAT/ GRE scores |
| 3. | Work Experience |
| 4. | Interview |
| 5. | Writing Ability Test |
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission: How to Apply?
The candidates will have to fill out the application form available on the IIM Bangalore website and pay the application fee. The documents that need to be submitted along with the application form include the following:
- 10th, 12th, and Bachelor mark sheet.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- GMAT/ GRE Score Sheet
- Statement of Purpose for pursuing the EPGP Program
- Work experience letter/ payslips
- ST/ SC/ NC-OBC/ EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- 2 reference letters.
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission 2023
The admission into PGPPM program will be done through the process mentioned below:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Shortlisting for Interview | The applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their academic background, work experience, CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test scores, and their demonstrable aptitude in public systems and policy. |
| Interview | The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in Bangalore or Delhi and they will also require to submit a case analysis administered on the day of the interview. |
| Final Selection | The final selection of the candidates will be done based on the composite score which will be calculated based on various factors. |
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Selection Criteria
- The applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their academic background, quality of work experience, test scores in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test, and their demonstrable aptitude in public systems and policy.
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and will also require to submit a case analysis administered on the day of the interview.
- The number of final offers will be made depending on the availability of seats, minimum cut-off for the composite score, and/or score of the applicants on any of the factors that IIMB may deem important.
IIM Bangalore PGPPM Admission: How to Apply?
The application form for the PGPPM admission will be made available at http://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/sfonlapp.home#. Interested candidates can fill out the application form with all the required details, upload the documents and pay the application fee of INR 1,500.
The documents required to be submitted along with the application are as follows:
- 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s mark sheet
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- GMAT/ GRE Score Sheet
- Statement of Purpose for pursuing the PGPPM program
- Work experience letter/ payslips
- ST/ SC/ NC-OBC/ EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- 2 reference letters.
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission 2023
The admission into PGPEM program is through the following stages mentioned below:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Fill out the application form available on the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Shortlist for Interview | The candidates will be shortlisted for PI, based on their performance in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test, academic qualifications, and work experience. |
| WAT and PI Process | The candidates will have to appear for a physical or online interview and a writing ability test. |
| Final Selection | The final selection will be done on the basis of prior academic performance, work experience, social sensitivity, performance in the interview, and writing ability. |
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission Dates
| PGPEM | |
|---|---|
| Events | Dates |
| Application Window | August 12, 2022 - January 31, 2023 |
| IIMB Test (Online) | Slot 1: November 20, 2022 Slot 2: December 18, 2022 Slot 3: February 05, 2023 |
| Interview | February 25 & 26, 2023 |
| Offers & Waitlist | March 06, 2023 |
| Offer Acceptance | March 16, 2023 |
| Last date for Withdrawal | March 23, 2023 |
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Selection Criteria
- The applicants will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their performance in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test, their prior academic performance, and duration of their work experience.
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview and a writing ability test.
- The final selection will be based on prior academic performance, duration of work experience, quality of work experience, social sensitivity, and performance in the interview and writing ability.
| Sr. No. | PGPEM Final Merit List Parameters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Qualification |
| 2. | Work Experience |
| 3. | Social Sensitivity |
| 4. | Personal Interview |
| 5. | Writing Ability Test |
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission: How to Apply?
The PGPEM application form will be made available at the http://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/sfonlapp.home. The candidates can fill out the application form with all the required details and documents and pay the application fee of INR 1,500.
- The candidates should have a valid score in GMAT/ GRE/ CAT to apply for this program. If not, then they can also opt to take the IIMB Test conducted online by IIM Bangalore.
- The candidates who are applying using the CAT score should indicate in the CAT 2022 form also that they want to apply for the PGPEM program.
- Those who are taking the IIMB Test need to pay an additional INR 1,000 along with the application fee of INR 1,500.
Some of the documents that need to be submitted along with the application form are as follows:
- 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s mark sheet
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- GMAT/ GRE Score Sheet
- Statement of Purpose for pursuing the PGPEM program
- Work experience letter/ payslips
- ST/ SC/ NC-OBC/ EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- 2 reference letters.
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission 2023
Admission into the PhD program is done through the following stages:
| Admission Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Interested candidates can fill out the application form available on the IIM Bangalore website. |
| Area Test and/or interview | The applicants will be shortlisted for the area test and/ or interview based on the information provided in the application form. It could be online or in-person. |
| Admission Offer | The final selection will be based on parameters like the applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test scores, past academic performance, work experience, area-specific test and/or interview performance, etc. |
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Window | August 31, 2022 - January 31, 2023 |
| IIMB Test (Online) | Slot 1: November 20, 2022 Slot 2: December 18, 2022 Slot 3: February 05, 2023 |
| Area Test (Online) | March 10 & 11, 2023 |
| Interview (Online) | March 15,16,17 & 18, 2023 |
| Offers | 3rd Week of March 2023 |
| Offer Acceptance Last Date | 4th Week of March 2023 |
| Program Registration | March 2023 |
IIM Bangalore PhD Selection Process
- The candidates will be shortlisted and invited for the area specific written test and/ or interview, based on the information provided by the applicants.
- The final selection will be based on multiple parameters as specified by the respective areas. These parameters could include the applicant's performance in GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test scores, past academic performance, work experience, area-specific test and/or interview performance, etc.
IIM Bangalore PhD Admission: How to Apply?
- The application form for admission to PhD program 2023, will be available at http://iimberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in/prod/sfonlapp.home#.
- interested candidates can fill out the application form and pay the application fee of INR 1,000 and INR 1,500 if applying to 2 areas.
FAQs
Ques. What are the admission criteria for IIM Bangalore?
Ans. Firstly the candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and PI rounds based on their CAT scores, Then after their performances in the WAT and PI, the final selection is done based on their performance in the WAT, PI, CAT, 10th, 12th, and work experience.
Ques. What is the cut-off for IIM Bangalore?
Ans. The cut-off for IIM Bangalore is 85 percentile overall and 80 percentile for sectional.
Ques. What are the fees for IIM Bangalore?
Ans. The IIM Bangalore MBA fee is INR 24,50,000 for 2 years. It includes tuition fees, hostel fees, and other academic charges.
Ques. Is there any entrance exam for IIM Bangalore?
Ans. IIM Bangalore accepts the CAT exam for admission into the MBA program. But it also conducts an IIMB Test which can be opted for admission into PGPEM, PGPPM, and PhD programs.
Ques. When was the IIMB test conducted for IIM Bangalore 2023 admissions?
Ans. IIMB Test was conducted on the following dates for the 2023 admissions:
- Slot 1: November 20, 2022
- Slot 2: December 18, 2022
- Slot 3: February 05, 2023
Ques. Can I join IIM Bangalore after class 12th?
Ans. No, IIM Bangalore does not offer any course that can be joined after 12th. But there are other IIMs that offers Integrated MBA that can be joined after 12th.
Ques. Can I join IIM Bangalore without an entrance exam?
Ans. No, IIM Bangalore does not offer direct admission or admission through management quota in any of its degree programs. The candidates will have to appear for any of the entrance exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ NET. If they have not appeared for any of these then they can apply for IIMB Test.
Ques. Do 12th marks matter in IIM Bangalore Admission?
Ans. Yes, class 12th marks matter for admission into IIM Bangalore. The 12th marks hold a 10-point weightage in the MBA final selection process.
Ques. What is the validity period for GMAT and GRE for IIM Bangalore EPGP admission?
Ans. The GMAT/GRE score should be valid within 5 years of applying for admission.
Ques. Where will the interview for IIM Bangalore EPGP take place?
Ans. Interviews for the EPGP program will be held in Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Online interviews will only be arranged for applicants who are outside India during the Interview dates.
Ques. What are the admission criteria for IIM Bangalore EPGP admission?
Ans. The parameters that are evaluated for EPGP admission at IIM Bangalore are as follows:
- Academic background
- Work experience
- GMAT/GRE score
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Two reference letters
- Personal Interview and written ability test
Ques. What is the minimum CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test score required to apply for IIM Bangalore PGPEM?
Ans. There is no minimum score to qualify for the PGPEM program. The candidates are required to just have a valid score. The final selection does not depend on the test scores, rather it depends on past academic performance, number of years and nature of work experience, performance in the written ability test, and personal interview.
Ques. What are the tests accepted for IIM Bangalore PGPEM admission?
Ans. IIM Bangalore accepts CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test scores for PGPEM admission.
Ques. What are the parameters used in IIM Bangalore PGPEM admission?
Ans. The parameters considered for admission into IIM Bangalore PGPEM admissions are prior academic performance, duration of work experience, quality of work experience, social sensitivity, and performance in the interview and writing ability.
Ques. What is the deadline for the reference letters to reach IIM Bangalore?
Ans. For each course, the respective last date of submission for reference letters is mentioned above. You need to make sure they reach before the application due date of the respective rounds. Applications cannot be submitted until reference letters are received online.
Ques. What is the application fee for IIM Bangalore PGPPM?
Ans. The application fee for PGPPM is INR 1,500. The candidates who want to appear for IIMB Test will have to pay an additional amount of INR 1,000.
Ques. What is the degree awarded after the IIM Bangalore PGPPM program?
Ans. On successful completion of the PGPPM program, the candidates will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management by IIMB.
Ques. What are the admission criteria to the IIM Bangalore PGPPM for Non-Government participants?
Ans. The participants should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of four years of work experience in a public policy domain. Also, they should have a valid score on CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test.
Ques. What is the fee for IIM Bangalore PhD program?
Ans. The PhD fees are waived-off, rather the PhD students receive a stipend of INR 35,000 per month for a period of 5 years.
Ques. What are the batch statistics of the IIM Bangalore MBA course?
Ans. The IIM Bangalore Category-wise Class Composition of MBA Batch 2022-24 comprises 142 female and 338 male students. Besides these, 77 students were from IIT while the figure for NIT went to 114. A total of 480 students were enrolled for IIM Bangalore MBA Batch 2022.
IIM Bangalore Admission: Exams Accepted
| Courses | Exams Accepted |
|---|---|
| MBA | CAT |
| MBA-BA | CAT |
| EPGP | GMAT/ GRE |
| PGPEM | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test |
| PGPPM | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMB Test |
| PhD | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test |
| COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
|---|---|
| EPGP, PG Programme in Enterprise Management PGPEM, PGPM, PGP-PPM, | Admission Link |
| M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, | Admission Link |
IIM Bangalore Admission 2024 Dates
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The entrance exam is CAT which is a very high-level aptitude and reasoning exam. You need to prepare well and give many mock tests to Ace it. All the application details will be released through the CAT website.
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) can be taken by aspirants to get into the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. The application form can be found on their website (www.iimcat.ac.in). The exam consists of three sections - Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. Basis the results of the exam, respective IIMs roll out shortlists - these may vary on the candidate's profile (gender, category, work experience, past academic performance, etc.). This email will contain the link for the form to be filled out separately for IIM Bangalore. The process involved submitting all your details along with a Statement Of Purpose. This is usually followed by a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview.
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Reviewed on February 3, 2023|
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You need to have at least 60 percent in 10th and 12th for the unreserved category and 45 percent for the reserved category. You need to write the CAT exam and get shortlisted based on percentile then write WAT and spread for an interview.
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Reviewed on February 3, 2023|
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Any graduate can apply for it. The first step is the CAT process. After getting a preliminary call from IIM Bangalore, submit an application form including SOP. After that, there is WAT and GD/PI round. On clearing them you will be offered admission
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Reviewed on February 3, 2023|
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The admission process consisted of CAT, WAT, and PI. As a part of the admission process, we also had to submit an SOP and ask two references to submit a recommendation form. We don't need a LOR but we have to ask our recommendation to submit a questionnaire that has both objectives as well as open-ended questions.
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Eligible for all graduates Application forms available each year on the CAT website in July, and application fees are around 2000. If you clear the cutoff decided each year by the conducting IIM, you get shortlisted based on your profile (CAT score, work experience, academic scores, various quotas) After shortlisting, WAT and PI rounds are conducted by IIMs. Some may also ask for an SOP
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The admission process started off with writing the CAT (Common Admission Test), which is admissible to all students with an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree. Once that is qualified, there is a detailed admission form that needs to be filled up, including a Statement of Purpose and recommendations. This is then followed by a Writing Assessment (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
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Minimum CAT percentile to apply for the different colleges based on past data. The application was provided by the coaching centers and the process went in online mode. The mode can be made offline only.
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I have given the CAT exam, and after that, most of the IIMs gave shortlists for the further process. IIM B, K, L, and CAP are the major ones. all colleges send mail regarding the application form, read the guidelines properly, and fill out the form. IIM B had a WAT process followed by an interview. During my time these 2 happened online, so they had intimated regarding the timings and the whole process went smoothly. Keeping it online made it more convenient for me.
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Any candidate having a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 50% marks (Gen) is eligible for admission at IIM Bangalore. Candidates must appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) to get an admission call. The calls are rolled out based on different criteria like CAT Score, 10th marks, 12th marks, UG marks, Work Ex, etc. The weightage given to each criterion changes every year. Post receiving a call, candidates need to appear for the Written Ability Test and PI Process. The WAT checks your analytical writing skills, and the PI judges your caliber. Again based on different criteria, including WAT and PI, candidates are offered admission to the course. The reservation benefits can be availed similarly to any other government institution.
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Answered Questions
IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management: 210 answered questions
Ques
How tough is IIM B test for getting into fellowship program at IIM Bangalore?
Ans
The IIM B test for getting into a fellowship program which is also known as RAT is difficult. It can be challenging if you haven’t prepared for CAT/GMAT/GRE/JRF in the past or took any kind of prep course. The examination includes theory questions from specific areas of Game Theory, Calculus, or other advanced techniques from standard undergrad syllabus but the examination syllabus isn’t limited to these topics.
IIM B test isn’t an aptitude test like CAT. As these are area-specific tests, a good weightage is given to the test score for evaluation.
Ques
How should I go about with the preparation for IIM Bangalore interview?
Ans
Here are some useful tips which will help you prepare for IIM Bangalore interview.
Preparation tips-
Read as much as you can. Keep a regular check on current affairs, cross-country relations, the latest business trends and market, and sports. You are expected to have your own opinions and solutions regarding various issues of the world.
Read newspapers, Finance magazines, watch news and discussion-based programs to stay updated.
You must know everything about the degree and institute. This way, you will be ready to answer questions like ‘Why MBA?’, and ‘What do you know about IIMB?’.
Try to attend mock PIs. Most MBA coaching institutes have GD/PI sessions. They offer practice sessions, tips on handling questions, and personal feedback.
Know in detail about -
Know yourself well. This will help you answer basic questions about your strength, weakness, likes, dislikes, habits, hobbies, goals, etc.
You will be asked questions about your background. So, you must know details about your residence & native place, school & college, place of work, etc.
Do’s for interview -
Before going for the interview, make sure that you are dressed properly. Your appearance should be neat and professional.
Your etiquette, courtesy, and grooming will be under strict scrutiny. So, carry yourself well.
Try to appear as witty and confident but don’t overdo it.
Keep your portfolio organized. Make sure your certificates, Marksheets, and Accolades are arranged chronologically and neatly. This will convey the notion that you are well-organized and serious about your candidature.
Admit your weakness -
During the interview, if you don’t know an answer to a question, admit it, rather than guessing.
Don’ts for the interview -
It’s natural to be nervous, but don’t make it obvious. Also, don’t be overconfident.
Don’t boast about your academic record or test score.
Try not to drag on a particular point. If the interviewer wants to elaborate on something, they will ask you.
Don’t appear as someone who is only interested in the placement.
Steering your interview -
The way you handle questions during interview can steer the conversation in your desired direction. While answering a question, try to make an impression that can prompt the interviewers to ask you the next question. This lead can be about some educational achievement, a project in which you have shown leadership skills, or a subject of which you have in-depth knowledge. But this should be done subtly.
These tips will help you to achieve a smooth experience at IIM Bangalore interview.
Ques
How is campus life of students at IIM Bangalore?
Ans
IIM Bangalore has a beautiful campus. Life at IIMB Campus is enriching. You will get to meet students from different backgrounds.
The campus is full of greenery and there are trees all around the campus.
The hostel rooms are spacious. There is a study table, a rotating chair, whiteboard, big almirah, and bed. You can get your room cleaned by making a request on the online port. The washrooms have good facilities and get cleaned every day.
The whole campus is wifi enabled.
The mess offers breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner. There are different varieties of food.
The academics are rigorous and you will have to manage your time efficiently to keep up.
Other than academics, there will be various other activities in which you can participate.
Overall, you will have a good time on campus.
Ques
I have scored 85% in my 10th board and 77% in the 12th board. Is it possible for me to get admission in IIM Bangalore or in any IIM college if I score good in the CAT?
Ans
Honestly speaking, your academic record is average and even a very high percentile might not necessarily be enough to get a call for admission.
IIM Bangalore especially focuses a lot on Past Academics. In the initial shortlisting, the 12th and 10th marks are given 15% weightage each which combined is quite a lot. During the final shortlisting, 10th and 12th marks are given 10% weightage each. So the only thing you can do is
Work really hard and score a very high CAT percentile, something around 99.5+
Target other IIMs
Performance during the Personal Interview
You can go for other top B Schools like FMS and XLRI who give very little importance to past academics.
Ques
What are some interesting behind-the-scenes stories about IIM Bangalore placements?
Ans
There are many interesting behind-the-scenes stories about IIM Bangalore that you will get to know, once you attend the institute. You will hear all kinds of stories from students praising opponent companies during interviews to asking funny questions to interviewers. I remember one of my friends shared that he got his Pre-placement offer, post the final round of placement.
Ques
What is the relevant work ex required for FPM in decison sciences from IIM Bangalore?
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Decision Sciences is intensive Mathematics based field of study. To pursue this course you need to have a strong grasp of Statistics and Operations Research. For doctoral research, these are the areas that you need to study for your doctoral research.
Based on what I heard from my friends who attended the interview for FRM, I will say the interviewers are more concerned about your research aptitude and acumen in Mathematics rather than work experience. Relevant work experience can help your profile but it's not mandatory.
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Should I opt for an MBA or MBA (Business Analytics) in IIM Bangalore, and why?
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You should opt for IIM Bangalore MBA Business Analytics if you are interested in having a career in analytics. The course is mathematically inclined and requires students to have some coding experience. The curriculum is designed meticulously and incorporates all topics that you will need to learn to have a successful career in analytics. There is not much information available for the course as it is fairly new. If you want to get an idea about the placement prospect, go through the recruiters from IT domain in the IIM B placement report.
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What is my probability to get into IIM Bangalore? I have 97 percentile, OBC, work ex of 25 months.
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For selection, IIM Bangalore considers CAT score as well as academic performance. To get an interview call, you need to have above 80% in 10th, 12th, and graduation.
IIM Bangalore selection criteria for WAT-PI shortlisting are as below.
Parameters
Weightage
CAT score
25
WAT
10
PI
30
10th percentage
10
12th percentage
5
Graduation degree
10
Work experience
10
Total
100
If you are shortlisted, your final selection will depend on your interview performance and WAT.
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How much are IIM Bangalore Executive Education Programs are valued in the job market?
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In terms of course structure, faculty, and learning resources, IIM Bangalore Executive program is top-notch. This program is great for people who are self-motivated or sponsored by the company.
You will learn from the same faculties that teach degree programs. In the executive program, faculties often teach their latest research.
The course curriculum is meticulously designed for the problems and challenges that you will face in your industry or job role.
The peer learning opportunities are great. You will share your lectures with experienced professionals.
There are no such placement opportunities after completing an executive MBA. But through the IIM Bangalore Executive MBA program, you will get the opportunity to network with accomplished professionals from your industry. You can use the network to get references for jobs in the future. The skills that you will learn in the executive program are greatly valued in the job market.
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What CAT percentile do I require to get calls from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS and MDI Gurgaon?
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For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are
ABC and FMS: Both institutes required nothing less than 99.5. Those who get admission at a lesser percentile, usually don’t belong to the GEM category. There are many who don’t even get a call with 99.3. So to stay on the safer side, go for nothing less than 99.5.
IIM Indore and Kozhikode: Both the institutes require percentiles around 97.5 for an interview call
SPJIMR: This Institute has unique selection criteria under which CAT is given less value and calls are issued on the basis of the candidate's profile. The CAT percentile required in this case is less than the normal if you have a good academic profile along with work experience,
MDI: This institute issues calls around the 96% mark.
It’s important to know that these figures are based on trends and not on actual data so you will find exceptions everywhere. Moreover, it’s better you don’t waste time analyzing the CAT cutoff and start preparing for the same.
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