Does IIM Bangalore offer a PhD?

Yes, the Doctoral Programme in Management is one of the IIM Bangalore courses. It runs five years across 10 areas. Students get a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend of Rs 52,000 and a housing allowance of Rs 26,500. Data Sources: IIMB doctoral programme financial aid page.

How many seats does the IIM Bangalore BSc have?

The BSc Hons intake is 80 seats, with 40 for each major. The majors are Data Sciences and Economics, and they are IIM Bangalore UG courses. Data Sources: IIMB UG programmes FAQ.

IIM Bangalore Courses 2027

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Updated on 08 Oct 2026

IIM Bangalore Courses 2027

IIM Bangalore courses are general management degrees with electives on top. The full IIM Bangalore courses list, with level and duration, is in the next section. Read the IIM Bangalore admission page for dates and selection weights before you choose.

Degree Programmes

Doctoral, postgraduate and undergraduate levels

IIM Bangalore PG Courses

PGP, PGPBA, EPGP, PGPEM and PGPPM

IIM Bangalore UG Courses

BBA DBE and two BSc (Hons) degrees

Doctoral Programme

The five-year PhD in Management

Which IIM Bangalore Course Is Right for You?

Pick among IIM Bangalore courses by your career stage, because each one asks for different work experience. IIM Bangalore courses for working professionals start at five years of experience.

Your situation	Course	How you enter
Fresh graduate, no work experience	PGP, or PGPBA if business analytics is your focus	CAT
Five years of work, want a one-year MBA	EPGP	GMAT or GRE
Six years of work, cannot leave your job	PGPEM, a two-year weekend MBA	CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test
Five years of work, public policy	PGPPM, 14 months, hybrid	CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test
Class 12 student	BBA DBE (online) or BSc (Hons)	IIMB Entrance Test, CUET-UG or JEE Main for the BBA; IIMB Undergraduate Admissions Test for the BSc

EPGP students of the 2026-27 batch explain why they chose the one-year MBA. IIM Bangalore YouTube channel, July 2026.

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How Many Courses Does IIM Bangalore Offer?

IIM Bangalore offers nine degree programmes, as listed on the programmes page. It also runs a pre-doctoral certificate programme. None of the courses in IIM Bangalore is an engineering or standalone finance degree.

What Are the Best Courses in IIM Bangalore?

The best courses in IIM Bangalore are the ones that fit your work experience and entry test. For most fresh graduates, that is the PGP, the flagship. A professional with five years of work gets more from the one-year EPGP. Both are IIM Bangalore PG courses.

Which IIM Bangalore Courses Can You Join After Class 12?

You can join the BBA DBE or one of the two BSc (Hons) degrees, which are the IIM Bangalore UG courses. Both need mathematics in Class 10. The entry marks and tests are in the eligibility section below.

What Do the IIM Bangalore Course Names Stand For?

As named on the institute's programmes page: PGP is the Master of Business Administration. PGPBA is the MBA (Business Analytics). EPGP is the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management, a one-year MBA. PGPEM is the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management, a two-year MBA for working professionals. PGPPM is the Master of Management Studies (Public Policy). BBA DBE is the BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Certificate

4 Courses6 months - 11 months

Exams Accepted

CAT, GMAT

Total Fees

₹5.5 L - 11 L

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Executive MBA

3 Courses12 months

Exams Accepted

GMAT, GRE

Total Fees

₹6 L - 34.4 L

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IIM Bangalore Courses List 2027

The IIM Bangalore courses list has nine degree programmes, from a one-year MBA for experienced professionals to a five-year PhD. The table gives the level and duration of each of these IIM Bangalore courses.

Programme	Level and mode	Duration
PGP	MBA, full-time, residential	2 years
PGPBA	Business analytics, full-time	2 years
EPGP	MBA for experienced professionals, full-time	1 year
PGPEM	MBA for working professionals, weekend	2 years
PGPPM	MMS (Public Policy), hybrid	14 months
PhD	Doctoral Programme in Management	5 years
BBA DBE	Undergraduate, online	3 years
BSc (Hons) Data Sciences	Undergraduate, residential	4 years
BSc (Hons) Economics	Undergraduate, residential	4 years

How Is the IIM Bangalore PGP Structured?

The PGP, the flagship of the IIM Bangalore courses, has six trimesters over two years. IIMB says it offers the largest number of electives among Indian B-schools. The timeline shows how the two years run. See the IIM Bangalore placement page for what graduates earn.

Year 1
Core Courses
17 core courses and two electives, worth 51 credits.
Between the years
Summer Internship
It is optional if you have 34 months or more of work experience.
Year 2
Electives
45 to 51 credits of electives, chosen by your career goal.
Term V
Exchange Term Abroad
Nearly 40% of each batch spends one term at a partner institute. It carries 12 to 15 credits.

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Which Courses in IIM Bangalore Need CAT?

Among IIM Bangalore courses, the PGP and PGPBA need CAT for the domestic route. The PGPEM and PGPPM accept CAT, but they also take GMAT, GRE or the IIMB Test. The EPGP does not accept CAT. See the CAT exam page for the 2026 schedule.

Can You Earn a Dual Degree at IIM Bangalore?

Yes, selected PGP students can earn dual degrees with Bocconi, ESCP, Kedge or Hitotsubashi. The partner school awards the second degree. Selection happens in the first year of these IIM Bangalore courses.

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Executive General Management Programme (EGMP)

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An executive education course at IIM Lucknow that strengthens knowledge of strategy, leadership and general management. Faculty-led sessions and applied assignments equip participants for larger responsibilities.

Total fees: ₹6.5 L
Duration: 11 months
Level: UG

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Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

Degree

Executive MBA

This executive-format programme at IIM Bangalore lets experienced professionals advance in general management, strategy, finance and leadership in a flexible format. Peer learning and capstone projects link the curriculum to workplace challenges.

Total fees: ₹34.4 L
Duration: 1 year
Level: PG

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Executive Programme in Luxury Fashion and Lifestyle Leadership (EPLFL)

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A short executive programme at IIM Bangalore on Luxury Fashion and Lifestyle Leadership, covering strategy, leadership and general management. Delivered through workshops, case studies and expert sessions, it helps working professionals apply new skills immediately.

Total fees: ₹5.5 L
Duration: 6 months
Level: UG

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General Management Programme for Aerospace and Aviation Executives (GMAE)

Degree

Executive MBA

This certificate programme from IIM Bangalore builds practical capability in strategy, leadership and general management. It is aimed at mid-level and senior professionals looking to upskill without a career break.

Total fees: ₹7.2 L
Duration: 1 year
Level: PG

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General Management Programme for Executives (GMPE)

Certificate

An executive education course at IIM Indore that strengthens knowledge of strategy, leadership and general management. Faculty-led sessions and applied assignments equip participants for larger responsibilities.

Total fees: ₹5.5 L
Duration: 9 months
Level: UG

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IIM Bangalore Online Courses

IIM Bangalore online courses mean one degree, the three-year BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship. The other IIM Bangalore courses at postgraduate level are not fully online. The cards show where each online option stands.

💻Online DegreeBBA DBEThe only fully online degree among IIM Bangalore courses. It runs three years.🏛️HybridPGPPMA hybrid MMS in public policy. It mixes online modules with weeks on campus.📜CertificateIIMBx CertificatesOnline certificates for working professionals who do not want to relocate.

How Do You Get Into the IIM Bangalore BBA DBE?

The BBA DBE takes the IIMB Entrance Test, CUET-UG or JEE Main scores. The 2026 cycle took applications from 13 April to 30 June, with the test on 26 July 2026. The next cycle dates are not published. Read the admission details on the official page.

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Does IIM Bangalore Have an Online MBA?

No, none of the IIM Bangalore online courses is an MBA. The PGP, PGPBA and EPGP are residential. The PGPEM has classes at the campus on weekends. The PGPPM runs online for 36 weeks and on campus for about 21 weeks.

Does IIM Bangalore Offer Certificate Courses?

Yes, IIMBx offers online certificate programmes for working professionals who do not want to relocate. The FinTech Certificate Programme for Young Professionals graduated 380 learners in 2026. These are certificates, not IIM Bangalore degree courses.

IIM Bangalore Courses Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for IIM Bangalore courses depends on the programme. Work experience and the accepted test change the most across IIM Bangalore courses 2027.

What Is the IIM Bangalore PGP Eligibility?

You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you belong to SC, ST or PwD. CA, CS, ICWA and FIAI holders are also eligible. The PGP and PGPBA also ask for a valid CAT score and two online reference letters. These IIM Bangalore courses need no work experience. Visit the IIM Bangalore cutoff page to see the percentiles used for shortlisting.

The tabs below cover the other IIM Bangalore courses.

Five years of work experience before 31 March 2027. You need a GMAT or GRE score, and two reference letters. The 2026 cohort had an average GMAT score of 704.

IIM Bangalore Courses Fees

IIM Bangalore courses fees start at Rs 4,50,000 for the online BBA, and the EPGP costs about Rs 33.7 lakh with hostel. The PGP costs Rs 26,00,000 for the two years of the 2026-28 batch. The full list of IIM Bangalore courses 2027 is in the table below. Check the batch year, because the fees of IIM Bangalore courses differ by programme and by intake.

Programme	Total fee	Batch
PGP	Rs 26,00,000	2026-28
PGPBA	Rs 26,00,000	2026-28
EPGP	Rs 33,68,000 with hostel; Rs 32,20,000 without	2026-27
PGPEM	Rs 20,11,000 tuition	2026-28
PGPPM	Rs 20,00,000 tuition (Open route)	2026
BBA DBE	Rs 4,50,000 for three years	Current
BSc (Hons)	Rs 8.5 lakh a year for years 1 and 2	2027 intake
PhD	Tuition waived; stipend of Rs 52,000 a month	5 years of support

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The PGP fee includes hostel room rent. The PGPEM and PGPPM figures are tuition only. The EPGP shows two totals, with and without hostel. Read each row with its batch before you compare IIM Bangalore courses.

How Much Does the IIM Bangalore PGP Cost?

The PGP costs Rs 26,00,000 for two years, as per the PGP financial aid page. This covers tuition, hostel room rent, library, internet, course material and insurance. A caution deposit of Rs 30,000, a mess advance of Rs 30,000 per term and taxes are extra. The full breakup is on the IIM Bangalore fees page.

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Which IIM Bangalore Courses Have Fee Waivers?

Several IIM Bangalore courses carry scholarships. The EPGP has merit waivers of up to Rs 8,00,000. PGP students with household income below Rs 8,00,000 can apply for aid of 20% to 100%. Details are on the IIM Bangalore scholarship page.

IIM Bangalore Courses Duration

IIM Bangalore courses duration ranges from one year for the EPGP to five years for the PhD. The two flagship MBA programmes, the PGP and PGPBA, run two years each.

1 Year

EPGP

Full-time on campus

14 Months

PGPPM

Online and campus modules

2 Years

PGP, PGPBA and PGPEM

PGPEM runs on weekends

3 to 5 Years

UG Courses and PhD

BBA DBE 3, BSc 4, PhD 5

Is There an Exit Option in the IIM Bangalore BSc?

Yes, BSc students can exit with a degree after three years. These IIM Bangalore degree courses and other IIM Bangalore courses at undergraduate level are four years otherwise. The full programme runs four years and is residential. The first two years cost Rs 8.5 lakh a year, which includes tuition, hostel and test fees. Mess charges are extra, at Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 a month.

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Which Is the Shortest Course at IIM Bangalore?

The EPGP is the shortest of the IIM Bangalore courses, at one year of full-time study on campus. It includes a mandatory two-week international immersion. The PGPPM comes next at 14 months, with online and campus modules.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: Is PGP or EPGP better with five years of work experience?

Among IIM Bangalore courses, the EPGP is built for this profile, as it takes five years of experience and finishes in one year. It needs a GMAT or GRE score, and it does not accept CAT. A candidate with only a CAT score should apply to the PGP. Data Sources: IIMB EPGP programme page.

Q: Does IIM Bangalore have a part-time MBA?

Yes, the PGPEM is one of the IIM Bangalore courses for working professionals: a two-year weekend MBA. It needs six years of work experience as on 31 March 2027. Data Sources: IIMB PGPEM programme page.

Q: Can a non-engineer apply to the IIM Bangalore PGP?

Yes, any graduate with 50% marks and a valid CAT score can apply to this one of the IIM Bangalore courses. The institute does not favour a stream, though 68% of the 2026-28 batch are engineers. Data Sources: IIMB PGP admission process document 2027 and the 2026 inauguration page.

Q: What is the difference between PGP and PGPBA?

The PGP is a general management programme, while the PGPBA focuses on business analytics. Both of these IIM Bangalore courses run two years, both use CAT, and both cost Rs 26,00,000 for the 2026-28 batch. Data Sources: IIMB PGP and PGPBA financial aid pages.

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