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IIM Bangalore is an autonomous institute of higher learning in management.
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IIM Bangalore is an autonomous institute of higher learning in management.

17 Jul 2025

Driven by rigorous research and grounded in real-world application, IIM Bangalore is at the forefront of addressing today's most critical challenges and seizing new opportunities. Through faculty-led initiatives, IIMB actively engages with practitioners, students, and alumni to develop insights that make a tangible impact in the world today.

IIMB goes by the motto Tejasvi nāvadhītamastu’, which is a Sanskrit declaration meaning; Let our study be enlightening. It offers multiple courses and degree-granting programmes including a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MBA, executive programmes, etc.

About 1200 students enrolled in different degree-granting courses at IIMB, 108 full-time faculty members, and close to 5000 participants in executive education each year comprise IIMB. Their institute states that its goal is to become a globally recognised, prestigious academic institution that supports business, government, and society by promoting excellence in management, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
They have the extra benefit of combining classroom learning with real-world experience since IIMB, which is situated in the high technology capital of India, is near some of the top business houses in the nation, from consumer goods to information technology.

IIM Bangalore: Courses

For all the school's curricula, instruction is conducted in English. The following academic courses are available from IIMB.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Duration: 5 years

Eligibility: Master’s Degree

The goal of the IIMB Doctoral Programme is to produce highly qualified researchers who can publish their work at an international level.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Duration: 2 years full time

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree

PGP is now rated 31st in the Financial Times ranking for 2022, making it one of the highest-ranked courses in the world. The PGP is intended to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to advance to responsible global management positions. The foundation of the PGP is the idea that exceptional business leaders are not mass-produced, but rather are raised and grown in an environment that is user-friendly, practical, and application-oriented.

Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)

Duration: 2 years full time

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree

531 students are currently enrolled in this programme for the year 2023. The goal of the multidisciplinary Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics is to prepare students to address challenges in society and business. Through the curriculum, students will be able to define issues using analytical tools and methodologies to find patterns, obtain new perspectives, create business strategies, and aid in decision-making.

Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)

Duration: 1 year fulltime

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree

The EPGP is a rigorous, full-time, year-long residential course for seasoned professionals that aims to improve the competencies required for senior management positions and other responsible roles. The course is extensive, demanding, and focused on the world. This program's goal is to develop future leaders capable of navigating the fast-paced business world.

Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) - MBA

Duration: 2 years programme for working professionals

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree + Minimum 4 years of work experience after graduation

PGPEM is intended for working professionals at the intermediate and senior levels. In addition to learning from top-notch instructors, participants' networks are expanded through peer cooperation during the weekend sessions held on campus.

Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management

Duration: 40-week Modular and Hybrid Program

Official email for admission: https://www.iimb.ac.in/

The redesigned PGPPM is a 40-week hybrid and modular PG Diploma curriculum given by IIMB to improve policymakers' and administrators' efficiency, leadership, and management abilities. Participants in the curriculum must also present a thorough policy paper that highlights the lessons they have learned and applies them to a sensitive policy topic. In modules 2 (8 weeks) and 4, participants stay on campus, whereas modules 1 and 3 take advantage of IIMB's powerful MOOC platforms. The programme structure page contains further programme details at https://www.iimb.ac.in/programmes/pgppm/program-structure.

IIM Bangalore: Admission

Ph.D.

Admission to PhD in various specializations at IIMB is conducted through GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), IIMB Test

Regular MBA/MBA(BA)

Over the years, IIMB has discovered that students who perform well in the academic program are usually those who have demonstrated a high level of aptitude as determined by the CAT (Common Admission Test of the IIMs)/GMAT, in addition to having a consistently good academic record throughout their school, high school, and graduation level. Thus, to determine whether applicants are qualified for the PGP course, IIMB considers several factors, including the candidates' CAT/GMAT results and their academic standing during their time in school, high school, and graduate programs. If there is any, relevant job experience is also taken into consideration.

EPGP (Executive MBA)

A valid GMAT or GRE score - The GMAT / GRE Score should be valid as of the date of application submission in each round. It is mandatory to submit an Official Scorecard/Test Taker copy (if the Official Scorecard is not yet received) along with the application. Online GMAT/GRE score (exam taken at home) is not applicable for EPGP 2024.

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Last updated: 17 Jul 2025