The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has announced its admission policy for the MBA postgraduate programme for the academic year 2027-28. The admission process continues to be a two-stage selection based on the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 scores, followed by a personal interview (PI) and written ability test (WAT). The CAT cut-off percentiles and the weightage assigned to various components in the selection process remain the same as last year.
- The minimum CAT percentile cut-off for the general category is 85.
- IIMB uses a two-stage admission process: initial shortlisting and final selection.
- Stage 1 includes CAT scores, academic records, work experience, and gender diversity.
- Stage 2 involves a personal interview and a written ability test.
- Candidates must submit academic transcripts, certificates, work experience proof, and reference letters.
What are the eligibility criteria for IIM Bangalore MBA admission 2027?
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For SC, ST, and PwD categories, the minimum is 45%. Alternatively, candidates with professional degrees such as CA, CS, or CMA are also eligible.
What are the CAT cut-off percentiles for different categories?
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
CAT 2026 will be conducted on November 29 in three shifts across India.
How does the Stage 1 selection process work?
Stage 1 involves creating a pre-PI score based on multiple components with assigned weightage:
| Component | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 scores | 55 |
| Class 10 marks | 10 |
| Class 12 marks | 10 |
| Bachelor’s degree marks | 10 |
| Work experience/professional course | 10 |
| Gender diversity | 5 |
Candidates who meet the cut-offs and have high pre-PI scores are shortlisted for Stage 2.
What happens in Stage 2 of the admission process?
Stage 2 includes a personal interview and a written ability test. The weightage for this stage is as follows:
| Component | Weightage (points) |
|---|---|
| Personal interview | 40 |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) | 10 |
| CAT score | 25 |
| Class 10 marks | 5 |
| Class 12 marks | 5 |
| Bachelor’s degree marks | 5 |
| Work experience | 10 |
The CAT score points are divided by section: VARC (8.75), DILR (10), and QA (6.25).
Final admission offers are based on the combined post-PI scores.
What documents are required for the IIM Bangalore MBA application?
- Transcripts for Class 10, Class 12, and bachelor’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or provisional certificate
- Bonafide certificate if in final year
- Professional degree transcripts and certificates if applicable
- Statement of purpose
- Work experience letters and payslips if applicable
- Category certificates (SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS) if applicable
- Disability certificate and UDID card for PwD candidates
- Two reference letters with contact details
