Indus Business Academy (IBA)

Indus Business Academy (IBA) Bangalore is a well-respected private management institute founded in 2001. The academy is approved by AICTE, NBA, and its flagship PGDM is considered equivalent to an MBA. IBA distinguishes itself through a strong focus on dual specialization, industry engagement, and value-based learning.

Located on a serene, 8.5-acre campus in Bangalore’s educational corridor, IBA combines rigorous academics with holistic personal and career development. The PGDM curriculum integrates core management domains with up-to-date electives like analytics, AI, and entrepreneurship. Pedagogy is enriched by business simulations, live consulting, industrial visits, and an intensive summer internship.

IBA’s faculty are industry-experienced and research-oriented, many with international exposure. Thanks to a robust corporate relations team and 100+ annual campus recruiters, IBA has maintained a 100% placement rate for multiple years. Programs are delivered in a close-knit, collaborative environment, and students gain leadership skills through events, clubs, and competitions.

IBA alumni are found in top roles across BFSI, consulting, IT, FMCG, logistics, and new-age startups, and there is emphasis on entrepreneurial and social ventures. Numerous scholarships, leadership labs, and global immersion options round out a contemporary education for management aspirants.

Admission cycles at IBA are rolling, with early decisions favoring scholarships and seat choice.

IBA Bangalore provides focused management and business education at the PG and UG levels.

Following the table, every PGDM student completes summer internships, hands-on business simulations, and capstone projects, ensuring practical job readiness.

IBA’s admission process for PGDM 2025 engages holistic, merit-driven screening:

1. Application: Online portal submission with credentials and application fee.

2. Entrance Test: Upload scores (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/ATMA/GRE/GATE).

3. Shortlisting: Profile, academics, entrance performance, and written Statement of Purpose.

4. GD-PI Rounds: Group Discussion and Personal Interview at multiple centers.

5. Selection: Composite merit based on entrance test, past academics, SOP, GD-PI, and extra-curriculars/work experience.

6. Offer & Confirmation: Result via email, prompt document verification and fee payment.

IBA’s two-year PGDM fees are among the best value for a private, AICTE-approved B-school in Bangalore. Fees can be paid in six convenient installments.

Pre-table: All-inclusive tuition supports academics, career support, learning resources, and student activities. Hostel and mess are mandatory for outstation students and are comfortably priced.

The schedule offers financial flexibility. Several merit and need-based scholarships reward high performers and encourage diversity.

IBA’s placement record is a key reason for its popularity among MBA/PGDM aspirants. A large, dedicated career development cell offers mock interviews, skills workshops, alumni mentorship, and job fairs.

Before the table: The 2025 placements again saw 100% offers, with 90+ recruiters, strong PPO numbers, and top sectors like BFSI, consulting, IT, FMCG, analytics, and supply chain.

After table: Strong alumni connect and a collaborative campus culture keep IBA’s placement pipeline robust year after year.