IIM Bangalore PGP is the most popular program offered as a 2-year full-time residential course. The eligibility criteria states that students must have passed Graduation with 50% marks and qualified CAT.
Students with a professional degree in CA/CS/ICWA(CMA)/FIAI are exempted from having CAT. International students must have a valid GMAT/GRE score.
Key Highlights of IIM Bangalore PGP:
Students can find IIMB PGP fee details shared below.
| IIMB PGP Fees | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Fee* (2 years) | INR 26 lakhs |
| Caution Fee | INR 30k |
| Mess Advance | INR 30k |
NOTE: The Fee* consists of Tuition, Library, Internet, Case Permission Royalty, Course Material, Hostel Room Rent and Service Charge, Medical Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance and Alumni Activity charges.
In addition, all students with annual parental income less than INR 8 lakhs are eligible to apply for financial assistance.
Students pursuing PGP in Management from IIMB have the opportunity to pursue 2 degrees by being a part of the dual degree program. IIM Bangalore provides courses in partnership with 4 international colleges,
Students complete the 1st year of their program at IIMB and then the second year in the partner college. The selection for the same is done in the 1st year.
IIMB important dates for the admission process have been listed below.

Students must meet IIM Bangalore cutoff to get admission in PGP Management. The CAT percentile details for 2025 have been shared below.
| Course | Percentile |
|---|---|
| PGPM | 99 |
Students taking IIM Bangalore admission in PGP program can avail of the scholarship facilities. The details are shared below.
| Scholarships | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Students must be in the top 25% students | INR 1.75 lakhs |
| OPJEMS Scholarship | Given to first 10 toppers of 2nd year| Students must pass OP Jindal Test |
INR 1.50 lakhs |
| NTPC Scholarship Scheme | Given to SC/ST/PwD candidates who have passed 1st year in one attempt | INR 48k |
| Employment in Social Sector Scholarship | – | Reimburses 1/3rd of the total fee every year |
| Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarships | Given to ST students | Reimburses tuition fee |
| Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Scholarship | Given to SC students | |
| Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Persons with Disabilities | Given to PwD students | INR 2.55 lakhs |
The placement report of 2025 has not been released yet. However, students can check IIM Bangalore placement details of 2024 shared below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 1.15 CPA |
| Median Package | INR 32.5 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 34.88 LPA |
Students can find IIM Bangalore Ranking 2025 for the Management category provided below.
| Agency | Rank |
|---|---|
| Financial Times | 57 |
| NIRF | 2 |
| Outlook | 2 (2026) |
| IIRF | 3 |
| QS Ranking | 52 (2026) |
| Bloomberg | 3 |
A comparison of IIMB PGP fee with other IIMs has been shared below. From the collected data it can be observed that IIM Ahmedabad fee is the most expensive and IIM Mumbai is the least expensive.
| Colleges | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 26.3 lakhs |
| IIM Ahmedabad | INR 27.5 lakhs |
| IIM Indore | INR 20.62 lakhs |
| IIM Mumbai | INR 15 lakhs |
Ques. What is IIM Bangalore PGP eligibility criteria for International students?
Ans. The eligibility criteria for the International students taking admission in IIM Bangalore PGP is as follows:
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for IIM Bangalore PGP dual degree program?
Ans. To be eligible for IIM Bangalore PGP dual degree program, students must fulfill the below given eligibility criteria:
Ques. Does IIM Bangalore provide direct admission in PGP program?
Ans. No, IIM Bangalore does not provide direct admission in its PGP program. Students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria and have a valid CAT percentile or GMAT/GRE scores to be eligible. There is no other mode of admission accepted.
Course Duration
2 Years1 Year Fees
26.3 Lakhs| Total Fees | ₹26.3 Lakhs |
| Year | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Year Wise fees | ₹13.15 Lakhs | ₹13 Lakhs |
| Total Fees | ₹1315000 | ₹1300000 |
| Tuition fees | ₹1300000 | ₹1300000 |
| Caution fee | ₹15000 | - |
| University Fees | - | - |
| college welfare fund | - | - |
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| Highest Placement | ₹ 1.1 Crore |
| Average Placement | ₹ 34.9 Lakhs |
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration | Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026 |
| CAT Admit Card | Oct 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Admit Card | Oct 31, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 29, 2026 |
| CAT results | Dec 18, 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAT results | Dec 23, 2026 (Tentative) |
The highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive for the PGP & PGPBA batch at IIM Bangalore stood at INR 1.15 Crore (as per media reports). Additionally, the average package for the same batch was INR 35.31 LPA. The EPGP batch, on the other hand, received an average package of INR 33.07 LPA.
To secure the highest package at IIM Bangalore, follow these strategies:
Remember, the highest package often goes to candidates who combine academic excellence with practical skills, networking, and a proactive approach.

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