The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is a public business school ranked #2 in NIRF Management 2025, behind only IIM Ahmedabad. Founded in 1973 and an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, it admits its two-year MBA (the PGP) through CAT, and is among the most selective and best-placed B-schools in India. About {{COLLEGE_COUNT}} colleges in our database are comparable institutes.
The defining feature is its standing as a top-two Indian B-school with a strong consulting, finance, and technology recruiter base, set on a well-known woodland campus in Bangalore. Its 2024 final placements averaged about ₹35.92 LPA, just behind IIM Ahmedabad, with admission driven by CAT and a profile-based selection.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore |
| Founded | 1973 (Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act) |
| Type | Government, autonomous |
| Location | Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Flagship programme | Two-year MBA (Post Graduate Programme, PGP) |
| Admission | CAT, followed by WAT and personal interview |
| PGP fee (2024-26 batch) | ~₹26 lakh (comprehensive) |
| 2024 placements | Average ~₹35.92 LPA; median ~₹32.5 LPA (517 students, 572 offers, 163 firms) |
| NIRF 2025 | Management #2 |
| Official website | iimb.ac.in |
[Source: IIM-B official site and placement report; NIRF India Rankings 2025; IIM-B PGP programme-expenses page.]
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PGP fee (2024-26 batch) | ~₹26 lakh (comprehensive) |
| Covers | Tuition, library, course material, hostel rent, insurance, and alumni activity |
| Not included | Personal expenses |
[Source: IIM-B PGP programme-expenses page.]
IIM-B offers need-based financial aid, so the effective cost can be lower for students who qualify.
The Bannerghatta Road campus is a well-known woodland campus in south Bangalore.
IIM Bangalore was established in 1973 as the third IIM and grew into one of India's top two business schools. It is an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, awarding its own degrees, and is known for its focus on management research and a strong international exchange network.
The campus on Bannerghatta Road, designed by architect B.V. Doshi, is a well-known woodland campus. IIM-B runs the flagship two-year MBA (PGP), an MBA in Business Analytics, executive programmes (PGPEM, PGPPM), and a doctoral programme.
In NIRF 2025 it ranks #2 in Management with a score of 89.72, just behind IIM Ahmedabad.
Four points stand out for a CAT aspirant.
NIRF Management #2 in 2025
2024 average ~₹35.92 LPA across consulting, finance, and product roles
A strong research culture and a dedicated MBA in Business Analytics
Close to India's largest technology and startup hub
Honest caveat: like all top IIMs, the published CAT cutoff is only a shortlisting gate; the effective selection bar (with academics, work experience, and interview weighted) is far higher, and the two-year cost of about ₹26 lakh plus living is significant. Outcomes cluster at the top in consulting, finance, and product roles.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Management | 2025 | #2 |
2 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | 24 months | — | ₹26L | ₹35.92L |
| PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2024.
6 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 85 pctl |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | OBC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 75 pctl |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | SC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 70 pctl |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | ST | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 65 pctl |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | EWS | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 75 pctl |
| 2024 | — | CAT | MBA (Master of Business Administration) | PwD | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 65 pctl |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
For the 2024 final placements, the average was about ₹35.92 LPA and the median about ₹32.5 LPA, with 517 students placed via 572 offers from 163 firms.
The two-year PGP fee for the 2024-26 batch is about ₹26 lakh, covering tuition, hostel rent, course material, and insurance, but not personal expenses. Need-based financial aid is available.
Through CAT, followed by a Written Ability Test and a personal interview. Academics and work experience are weighted in the shortlist and final selection, so the process is profile-based, not CAT-score alone.
In NIRF 2025, IIM Ahmedabad ranks #1 and IIM Bangalore #2 in Management, with very close placement averages. The choice often comes down to location, culture, and specific recruiter access rather than a clear quality gap.
The PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management) is IIM-B's flagship two-year full-time MBA, admitted through CAT.
Last reviewed: May 21, 2026. Next scheduled review: August 2026, after the 2026 admission cycle and any NIRF 2026 release.
