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IBA Bangalore Admission 2026

Indus Business Academy Bangalore – Latest Updates & News

Outlook B-Schools Ranking 2026 has been announced, and Indus Business Academy (IBA) Bangalore has secured an impressive #25 position out of 200 colleges under the Management Private B-School Category.
The IBA Bangalore PGDM Fee Structure 2026–28 has been published. The total academic fee ranges between ₹11.43 Lakhs and ₹15.07 Lakhs.
Admissions for the PGDM 2026–28 batch at IBA Bangalore are now open. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025 (Sunday). Admit cards will be available for download on November 5, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in.
XAT 2026 registration is currently open for MBA/PGDM aspirants. Candidates can apply till December 5, 2025, via xatonline.in. The application form edit window will be active from October 14 to 16, 2025, and the exam will be held on January 4, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Cutoff for IBA Bangalore has been released. Candidates can now check the course-wise cutoff details for admission to various PGDM specializations.
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 2 (Final) Seat Allotment results were declared on October 25, 2025, at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Applicants can use their CET numbers to view the provisional allotment list.

Indus Business Academy (IBA) Bangalore Admissions 2026 have officially begun for the flagship PGDM program. Recognized among the top B-Schools in India, IBA Bangalore offers AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited PGDM courses designed to develop future-ready business leaders. The admission process for 2026 includes shortlisting candidates based on valid entrance exam scores such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, or GRE, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Interested candidates can apply online through the official IBA Bangalore website to secure their place in one of India’s most reputed management institutes.

IBA Bangalore Admission Highlights 2026

Name of the College	Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore
College Type	Private
Application Mode	Online
Name of the Entrance	CAT/ XAT/ MAT / ATMA/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ CMAT/ MAH-CET, KMAT, PGCET
Counselling	Yes
Scholarship	Yes

IBA Bangalore PGDM Admission 2026

Indus Business Academy provides a two-year PG Diploma in Management (PGDM) program with two semesters, featuring specialisations in:

• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resources
• AI & Business Analytics
• Retail & E-Commerce
• Operations & Supply-Chain
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship Management

Applications open for PGDM 2026-28, Apply Now

Program Name	PGDM
Duration of Program	2 Year
Type of Program	Full-Time
Intake	180
Basic Eligibility	Graduation
Admission Criteria	CAT/ XAT/ MAT / ATMA/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ CMAT/ MAH-CET, KMAT, PGCET
Highest Package Offered	18.63 LPA
Average Salary Offered	8.09 LPA
Course Fees	10.83 Lakhs
Application Fee	INR 1,050

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications: Candidates must possess a graduate degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum Aggregate Marks: A minimum of 50% overall aggregate marks is required (45% for reserved categories).
Final Year Eligibility: Final year students are eligible to apply for admission.
Entrance Exam Scores Accepted: IBA accepts scores of CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / CMAT 2026 / NMAT by GMAC 2025 / MAT (Sept. 2025, Dec, 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026) / ATMA 2026 / GMAT (after Sept 2024) / GATE 2024-25 & State Govt. Entrance tests.
Holistic Approach: Join IBA for a transformative academic experience, opening doors to a successful career.

Selection Process for PGDM at IBA Bangalore:

The academy’s selection process is based on the scores obtained in exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, GRE, GATE, CMAT, as well as state government entrance tests like MAH-CET, KMAT, PGCET, etc.

Candidates will initially be shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores. Subsequently, shortlisted candidates will need to participate in Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.

Final seat allotment will be determined by evaluating entrance exam scores, academic performance, work experience, statement of purpose, performance in group discussions, and personal interviews.

Students will be assessed based on their performance across these categories for selection:

Criteria	Marks
Score in the Aptitude Test	20
Academic Record	35
Statement of Purpose (SOP)	10
Group Discussion (GD)	10
Personal Interview (PI)	25
Total	100

Key Highlights:

Selection criteria breakdown:
- Entrance Score (20%)
- Academic Score and Work Experience (35%)
- Statement of Purpose (10%)
- Group Discussion (10%)
- Personal Interview (25%)
Candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories receive a 5% relaxation in the qualifying examination.
Final results announced within 3 to 4 working days from the date of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
PGDM is a full-time residential program.

Candidates interested in admission to Indus Business Academy are required to apply online. The application process involves the following steps:

Eligible students should complete the application by filling out the Online Application Form.
Upon successful registration, applicants will receive an email containing their User ID and Password on their registered primary email address.
The application fee of INR 1,050 can be paid using Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, or Demand Draft. After payment and submission of the application form, students will receive a PDF copy of the filled application form via their registered email.
A printed copy of the filled application form, along with other required documents mentioned in the email received after submitting the Online Form, should be sent.
Upon receipt of the application by the Admission Department of IBA Bangalore, the student will receive a confirmation call and email from the admissions department.

Note: In case of any query write to [email protected]

Indus Business Academy, (IBA) Bangalore Admission Process