IIM Bangalore Admission Dates 2026
The admission process for IIM Bangalore’s MBA, PGPEM, and EPGP programs will be held in multiple phases. Below are the updated schedules:
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission (via CAT 2025)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Registration Opens | August 1, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Registration Closes | September 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | November 5 – November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Result | First Week of January 2026 (Tentative) |
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Admission 2026
| Stage | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Window | July 21 – October 8, 2025 | October 10 – January 20, 2026 |
| IIMB Test | Test 1: October 12, 2025 | Test 2: February 1, 2026 |
| Interviews | November 8–9, 2025 (Sat/Sun) | February 14–15, 2026 (Sat/Sun) |
| Offers & Waitlist | November 20, 2025 | February 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Accept Offer | December 5, 2025 | March 10, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | December 11, 2025 | March 16, 2026 |
👉 Note: Candidates applying through CAT in Round 1 will automatically be considered in Round 2. The application fee is ₹1,500 per round.
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission 2026
| Stage | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Window | June 16 – August 7, 2025 | August 9 – October 9, 2025 | October 11 – December 1, 2025 |
| Interviews | August 23–24, 2025 (Sat/Sun) | October 25–26, 2025 (Sat/Sun) | December 13–14, 2025 (Sat/Sun) |
| Offers & Waitlist | September 16, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | January 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Accept Offer | September 26, 2025 | November 27, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | October 6, 2025 | December 7, 2025 | January 25, 2026 |
👉 Note: Application fee is ₹5,000 for Round 1 & Round 2, and ₹7,000 for Round 3.
IIM Bangalore MBA/ MBA-BA Admission 2026
- Application Form: Candidates are required to fill out the CAT application form and apply to IIM Bangalore using the same form.
- CAT Exam: Applicants must appear for the CAT exam, which is conducted in various cities across India.
- Shortlist for WAT-PI: Candidates are selected for the WAT-PI based on their CAT score.
- WAT-PI Process: Selected candidates undergo a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview, which may be conducted online or offline.
- Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, WAT, PI, academic qualifications, and work experience.
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission Process
IIM Bangalore employs a two-phase selection process. In the initial phase, candidates are shortlisted for personal interviews based on their CAT scores. Those selected for the PI process must also participate in a Writing Ability Test (WAT) on a topic provided by IIMB. In the subsequent phase, final selection is determined by evaluating performance in the WAT, interview, and pre-PI scores.
Phase 1:
Candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) – Writing Ability Test (WAT) Round based on their CAT / GMAT / GRE scores. Shortlisted candidates must attend the PI-WAT Round.
Phase 2:
Final selection is based on overall performance in the PI-WAT, CAT / GMAT scores, academic scores, and work experience.
The weightage for the PI-WAT Round in Phase 1 is as follows:
- CAT 2023 Score: 55 (VARC – 19; DILR – 21; QA – 15)
- 10th Board: 10
- 12th Board: 10
- Graduation Marks: 10
- Gender Diversity: 5
- Work Experience / Professional Course (Whichever is Higher): 10
The weightage for Final Selection in Phase 2 is as follows:
- CAT 2023 Score: 25 (VARC – 8.75; DILR – 10; QA – 6.25)
- Class 10th Marks: 5
- Class 12th Marks: 5
- Graduation Marks: 5
- Work Experience: 10
- WAT: 10
- PI: 40
IIM Bangalore MBA Admission: How to Apply?
- To apply for IIM Bangalore MBA admission, interested candidates need to visit the official website of CAT at www.iimcat.ac.in and register to create an account.
- Once registered, applicants can fill out the application form, providing personal, academic, and professional details, and upload the necessary documents.
- Within the same application form, candidates can also apply for IIM Bangalore’s PGP programs.
- After completing the application, candidates can submit it and proceed to pay the application fee.
IIM Bangalore Accepted Entrance Exams
IIM Bangalore offers entrance-based admissions to its majority of PG and doctoral programs. Candidates, willing to seek admission, must confirm their interest to IIM Bangalore to get considered for final admission. Check out the course-wise accepted entrance exams at IIM Bangalore:
| Course | Accepted Entrance Exam |
| MBA (or PGP) | CAT / GMAT |
| E-PGP | GMAT/GRE |
| MBA In BA | CAT/ GMAT |
| PGPEM | CAT / GRE/ GMAT/ IIMB Test |
| PhD | GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF (NET)/ IIMB Test |
