Established in 1973 by the Government of India, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore or IIMB) is one of the country’s premier business schools. Located on Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, the IIMB campus is known for its world-class infrastructure, sprawling over 100 acres. The institute has earned global recognition and is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), affirming its high standards in management education.
IIM Bangalore offers a wide range of academic programs at postgraduate and doctoral levels. These include the flagship MBA (Post Graduate Programme in Management), PGPBA (Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics), PGPEM (Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management), EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme), PGPPM (Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management), doctoral programs (PhD), and several executive and certificate programmes. Admission to these programs is highly competitive. For MBA and PGPBA, students must qualify the CAT exam; PGPEM accepts CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMB Test scores, while EPGP requires valid GMAT/GRE scores. PhD aspirants must clear GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET) or the IIMB Test.
IIM Bangalore is a top choice for management aspirants due to its holistic academic approach and strong industry linkages. Ranked 2nd in the NIRF 2024 Management Category, IIMB fosters academic excellence through case-based learning, global exposure, and cutting-edge research. With a highly qualified faculty and robust infrastructure, the institute continues to shape the future of business leadership in India and beyond.