Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

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Established in 1973, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, widely known as IIM Bangalore, stands as one of India's leading management institutes and a top business school in Asia. Recognized for its thriving startup culture, global exposure, and strong industry connections, IIM Bangalore ranked 2nd in India for MBA by NIRF in 2025 and 3rd by Collegedunia, while securing the 57th spot globally according to Financial Times in 2025. IIM Bangalore’s flagship program is the MBA (PGPM), but in recent years, the MBA in Business Analytics has gained significant attention. The total fee for the MBA program, inclusive of hostel accommodation, is INR 26 lakhs. Admission requires a CAT score, along with Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interviews (PI). Academic credentials and work experience also play a role in the selection process. Although the minimum CAT percentile for the first shortlist was 85 in 2025, an interview call is influenced by various factors like academic profile, CAT scores, work experience, and diversity. In 2025, the average salary package for MBA graduates at IIM Bangalore was INR 34.88 LPA with a record of 660 job offers, 41% of which were in Management Consulting, followed by Product Management/Tech roles. The institute is particularly favored by leading tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Flipkart for roles in Product Management. Situated in Bangalore, IIMB provides students with a unique edge in consulting, product management, and entrepreneurship. The institute provides a balanced student life in contrast to the intense academic rigor of IIMA and IIMC. A distinctive offering from IIMB is the PGPPM (Public Policy & Management) program. As the sole Indian B-school in Yale's Global Network for Advanced Management, IIM Bangalore offers unparalleled global exposure. Its Incubation Centre, NSRCEL, known for fostering a robust startup ecosystem, has incubated over 700 startups and supported more than 1,500 ventures. The campus is renowned for its picturesque stone architecture, often regarded as one of India’s most beautiful.

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