IIM Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore is a public business school and Institute of National Importance. Abbreviated as IIMB and often called as IIM Bangalore. This business school was founded in 1973. The IIM Bangalore was third IIM established in India. The institute offers Post Graduate, Doctoral, Executive Education and Certificate Programmes. 

Also the IIM Bnagalore is involved in facilitating research, offering consulting services, conducting seminars and academic conferences and publishing journals.

The IIM Bangalore was ranked 2nd among management schools by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020. The Eduniversal, Paris has ranked Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) first in Central Asia and India in 2020. Also the IIMB has been ranked in the top 10 business schools globally by '2020 Positive Impact Ranking for Business Schools'.

Academic Programs in IIMB

Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) in Management
One-year MBA (Full-time): Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) in Management
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree, Minimum 5 Years of work experience after graduation

The EPGP is an intensive programme designed to enhance skills and capabilities essential for responsible positions at senior management levels. The programme is challenging, widespread and globally oriented. The objective of this programme is to produce future leaders who can handle the dynamic corporate environment. 

Ph.D programme: Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
The Fellow Programme in Management is a full-time doctoral programme of around five years and is committed to train individuals who will excel in their area of research through publication of high-quality work of international standard.

Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)
Two Year MBA programme (Weekend classes): Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree, Minimum 4 Years of work experience after graduation

PGPEM is a weekend programme, designed for middle and senior level working professionals. Participants learn from world-class faculty, while strengthening their network through collaboration with peers during their on-campus long weekend sessions.

Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management
Two Year MBA programme (Full-time): Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree

PGP is designed to equip student with the skills and capabilities that will enable them to reach responsible global position in management. The PGP revolves around the principle that world-class business leaders are not mass-produced; they are nurtured and developed in a practical application-oriented, user-friendly environment.

Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree, Minimum 4 Years of work experience after graduation

The PGPPM is a one-year full-time diploma programme, catalyzed by the Government of India and United Nations Development Programme and is packed with path-breaking insights about winning policy making and management strategies.

Professor N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Programme
N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship is a highly selective programme instituted with the aim to increase social diversity of management academia. It is a one year full-time certification programme.

Admission in IIM Bangalore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)
The EPGP admission process starts with the submission of online application form.
The basic criteria for applying to the programme include
  • Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point
  • Average,
  • Minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience after completion of
  • graduation (as on March 31, 2019),
  • A valid GMAT or GRE score.
Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)
Applicants require a valid CAT, GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. 

Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management
Candidates are shortlisted based on candidates securing minimum section-wise and aggregate percentile scores in the Common Admission Test (CAT).

Centres of Excellence in IIM Bangalore

To focus on new and emerging areas of research and education, Centres of Excellence have been established within the Institute. 
  • Centre for Public Policy
  • Centre for Software and Information Technology Management
  • Supply Chain Management Centre
  • IIMB’s Centre for Teaching and Learning 
  • India-Japan Study Centre
  • Israel Centre at IIMB
  • NSRCEL
Contact Details

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, India
Pin Code: 560 076

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