• Applicants will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their chosen CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test score, as specified by the candidate.
  • Academic performance and the duration of work experience will also be considered in the shortlisting process.
  • The selection process for the Executive program consists of two rounds, and candidates can submit their applications during either round.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
  • The interview panel will be composed of two faculty members of IIMB and an alumnus from IIM-B.
  • The expected GMAT score cut-off for IIM Bangalore is 690.

IIM Bangalore FAQs

Q. What is the IIM Bangalore Cutoff  for CAT required? 

A. For General Category students minimum expected cutoff is 99% though the qualifying CAT cutoff is 85% for IIM Bangalore. Being an old IIM, 99% will not give a guarantee to receive a call from IIM Bangalore as other factors like academic performance, extracurricular activities, work profile, performance in WAT & PI matter. 

Q. If a student doesn’t get 90% in CAT then his/ her 10th & 12th will help to get into IIM Bangalore?

A. Yes, of course, 10th & 12th percentages are significant to get into IIM Bangalore as competition is really tough but that does not define if a student scores less in CAT that will manage by 10th & 12th percentage as individually students must score 90% in every academic level along with good CAT percentile.

Q. What is the CAT cutoff to get admission in IIM Bangalore? 

A. IIM Bangalore has fixed that students with an 85% CAT score are qualified to get admission but then the cutoff percentile hovers into 99% & along with CAT cutoff IIM Bangalore has fixed weightage to work profile. 

Q. What are the other factors apart from CAT important to get admission in IIM Bangalore?

A. Apart from a high CAT score there is performance in WAT, GD & PI, academic profile, work experience matter to get admission in IIM Bangalore. 

Q. What are the admission process after clearing off the CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore?

A. After clearing off the CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore students must appear for WAT, GD & PI sessions. Shortlisted candidates will be called by the authority & asked for further steps. 

Q. How can I apply to IIM Bangalore for MBA admission?

A. To apply for IIM Bangalore’s full-time MBA programme, the candidates have to apply for the CAT exam and clear the IIM Bangalore cutoff as declared by the college. While filling the CAT application form, they need to select IIM Bangalore as their preferred college. If they don’t make this selection, they will not be considered for the WAT-PI round.

Q. Is making IIM Bangalore Cutoff for CAT compulsory?

A. IIM-CAT is the mandatory MBA entrance exam for all the IIMs and many other top MBA colleges of India. All the 20 IIMs offer admission to their flagship MBA programmes by conducting a Common Admission Test IIM-CAT every year.

Q. Is there any separate weightage for female candidates at IIM Bangalore?

A. At IIM Bangalore, while preparing the final shortlist 2 % weightage is approved by the college for gender diversity. The weightage can be further increased as a subject to change The aspirants must note that the gender diversity component is applicable only for computing the pre-PI score for deciding on interview calls, and will not be applicable for phase 2 of the admissions process leading up to final selection.

Q. How does IIM Bangalore determine the cutoff?

A. Certain factors such as previous cutoffs, the difficulty level of CAT, candidates appearing in the exam etcetera are considered while calculating the IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff.

Q: Is there a sectional cut-off considered by IIM Bangalore?

A: Yes, IIM Bangalore does incorporate a sectional cut-off. 25% of the CAT weightage is determined by candidates’ performance in various sections, with the weightage for each section being VARC 8.75 points, DILR 10 points, and QA 6.25 points.

Q. What are the cutoff marks for IIM Bangalore?

A. For IIM Bangalore PGP admission 2021, the overall qualifying cutoff for General category students is 80 percentile, however, it is expected that IIM Bangalore final CAT cutoff 2020 will be ranging between 99-100 percentile.

Q: How can I verify my CAT 2023 scores for the IIM Bangalore cutoff 2023?

A: Upon release, candidates can assess their CAT 2023 results on the official IIMCAT website. Those who participated in CAT 2023 can view the results and retrieve the scorecard using their CAT login credentials. To access the CAT 2023 result, candidates should follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Visit the official CAT 2023 website at iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Select the login option provided under ‘CAT 2023 scorecard download.’

Step 3: Input the CAT 2023 ID and password, then press ‘Enter.’

Step 4: Navigate to the ‘scorecard’ section.

Step 5: Download the CAT 2023 result PDF.

Q: What is the timetable for IIM Bangalore PGPEM admission in 2024?

A: The IIM Bangalore PGPEM is a two-year weekend MBA program designed for working professionals. Individuals aspiring to secure a position in the IIM Bangalore PGPEM course should closely monitor CAT dates, GMAT dates, GRE dates, and IIMB test dates. The essential dates pertaining to the IIM-B PGPEM admission schedule are outlined below:

Particulars Dates
Application Window July 10, 2023, to January 25, 2024 (5:00 p.m. IST)
IIMB Test Slot -1: November 19, 2023
  Slot -2: January 28, 2024
Interviews* February 17 & 18, 2024
Interview Cities Bengaluru
Offers & Waitlist* March 4th, 2024
Offer acceptance – Last date* March 19th, 2024
Withdrawal – Last date* March 25th, 2024

*Dates are subject to change; applicants are advised to stay updated with the official schedule.