IIM Bangalore – Indian Institute of Management Admission Process

• Application Form: Candidates are required to fill out the CAT application form and apply to IIM Bangalore using the same form.
• CAT Exam: Applicants must appear for the CAT exam, which is conducted in various cities across India.
• Shortlist for WAT-PI: Candidates are selected for the WAT-PI based on their CAT score.
• WAT-PI Process: Selected candidates undergo a Written Ability Test and a Personal Interview, which may be conducted online or offline.
• Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, WAT, PI, academic qualifications, and work experience.

IIM Bangalore MBA/ MBA-BA Important Dates

IIM Bangalore MBA Admission Process

IIM Bangalore employs a two-phase selection process. In the initial phase, candidates are shortlisted for personal interviews based on their CAT scores. Those selected for the PI process must also participate in a Writing Ability Test (WAT) on a topic provided by IIMB. In the subsequent phase, final selection is determined by evaluating performance in the WAT, interview, and pre-PI scores.

Phase 1:

Candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) – Writing Ability Test (WAT) Round based on their CAT / GMAT / GRE scores. Shortlisted candidates must attend the PI-WAT Round.

Phase 2:

Final selection is based on overall performance in the PI-WAT, CAT / GMAT scores, academic scores, and work experience.

The weightage for the PI-WAT Round in Phase 1 is as follows:

• CAT 2023 Score: 55 (VARC – 19; DILR – 21; QA – 15)
• 10th Board: 10
• 12th Board: 10
• Graduation Marks: 10
• Gender Diversity: 5
• Work Experience / Professional Course (Whichever is Higher): 10

The weightage for Final Selection in Phase 2 is as follows:

• CAT 2023 Score: 25 (VARC – 8.75; DILR – 10; QA – 6.25)
• Class 10th Marks: 5
• Class 12th Marks: 5
• Graduation Marks: 5
• Work Experience: 10
• WAT: 10
• PI: 40

IIM Bangalore MBA Admission: How to Apply?

• To apply for IIM Bangalore MBA admission, interested candidates need to visit the official website of CAT at www.iimcat.ac.in and register to create an account.
• Once registered, applicants can fill out the application form, providing personal, academic, and professional details, and upload the necessary documents.
• Within the same application form, candidates can also apply for IIM Bangalore’s PGP programs.
• After completing the application, candidates can submit it and proceed to pay the application fee.