IIMB: Eligibility Criteria for GMAT Candidates

Looking to pursue a graduate program at IIM Bangalore? But not sure how to proceed? Here is everything you need to know about pursuing a graduate program at IIM Bangalore. In addition, we will also list down the IIMB admission eligibility criteriaGMAT and more. So, read on! 

IIM Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore was established in 1973. It is one of the most prestigious and popular management institutes. Over the years, IIM Bangalore has managed to secure top rankings not only in India but also globally. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), IIM Bangalore has ranked as the second best management institute in India. IIM Bangalore has also ranked 27 amongst the top 100 MBA programs recognised globally by the Financial Times. 

Courses Offered

Some of the courses offered by IIM Bangalore along with tution fees as follows:

Program offered	Duration of course	Tuition Fee in Rupees
Fellow Program in Management	5 years	Not available
Executive Post Graduate Program	1 year	2,750, 000
Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management	2 years	1,900,000
Post Graduate Program in Management	2 years	2,300,000
Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics	2 years	2,300,000

Popular Exams to Take to Pursue a Management Course 

There are three standardised exams you can take to pursue a graduate program in management, these are:

1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
2. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) 
3. Common Admission Test (CAT) 

However, admission committees at most management institutes prefer the GMAT over the GRE and CAT, as they believe most students opt for the GMAT making it easier for them to evaluate and compare results.

IIMB Admission Eligibility Criteria   

The eligibility criteria for IIMB are as follows:

1. Should have completed an undergraduate program with an aggregate of 50 % or more  (preferably more than 50%).
2. Should have scored well on the GMAT .
3. Should have about 4 years of professional experience.
4. Should procure two recommendation letters from either a trusted mentor at work or a trusted professor.
5. Should draft a Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining your motivation for joining the program and future goals and outcomes.

The GMAT cutoffs vary from institute to institute. We will delve into that in the next section. 

What is the GMAT Score Required for IIM?

The GMAT score range is between 200 to 800 and the average GMAT  score is anywhere between 500 to 550. Since IIM Bangalore is one of the top management institutes, the GMAT score for IIM Bangalore can be anywhere between 650 to 700+. The GMAT score valid for IIMB is 5 years. 

Besides Bangalore, there are other IIMs too. So, now if you are wondering how much GMAT score is required for IIMs? In this table below, we will tell you the GMAT cutoffs for each institute and programs. They are as follows:

Institute	Average GMAT Cutoff*	Program
IIM Bangalore	710	Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)
IIM Calcutta	700+	Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPEX)
IIM Kozhikode	700+	Post Graduate Programme (PGP),   Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP), Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
IIM Kashipur	670+	Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)
IIM Ahmedabad	700+	Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP),    Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPEX)

*Please note these are approximate values and are bound to change in future

IIM Bangalore Placements

IIM Bangalore is known for its excellent courses and faculty, but besides that it is also known for its incredible placement cells. Some of the top recruiters are Boston Consulting Group, Tata Consultancy Services, Accenture, Amazon, Bain & Co., and Microsoft. The average salary for a candidate who has graduated from IIM Bangalore ranges from 25+ LPA to 80+ LPA. In the year 2019 to 2021, IIM Bangalore managed to place over 400+ students from the Post Graduate Program in Management batch of 450+ students, which accounts for over 90% graduates being recruited by top firms.

This comprehensive guide on IIMB admission eligibility criteria GMAT cutoffs will help you make a better decision. So, all you need to do is take your GMAT and start applying.

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