The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) has announced the start of its undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2026-27. Prospective students can apply for the institute's BSc (Hons) programs in economics and data science beginning August 17, with the application window closing on October 15 at 5 pm.
New Undergraduate Programs at IIM Bangalore
IIM Bangalore is offering two distinct four-year Bachelor of Science (Hons) degrees starting in 2026. The first is a BSc (Hons) in economics, which includes minors in data science and business studies. The second is a BSc (Hons) in data science, with minors in economics and business studies. These programs are designed to blend rigorous academic training with practical skills in emerging fields, reflecting the growing demand for interdisciplinary expertise in economics, data analytics, and business.
Admission Process and Eligibility Criteria
The admission process involves a two-stage selection. First, candidates must take the IIM Bangalore UG admission test, scheduled for November 15, 2025. Those who pass this test will be invited to a personal interview, which will be held between the second and third weeks of January 2027. Final selection results and waitlists are expected to be announced around the third week of February 2027.
Eligibility requirements specify that applicants must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board, with mathematics as a compulsory subject. Additionally, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in mathematics at the Class 10 level. The institute has set a total intake of 80 seats, divided equally with 40 seats for each major.
- Application period: August 17 to October 15, 2025
- Entrance test date: November 15, 2025
- Personal interviews: January 2027 (2nd to 3rd week)
- Final selection announcement: February 2027 (3rd week)
- Total seats: 80 (40 per major)
- Minimum eligibility: Class 12 with mathematics; 60% in Class 10 mathematics
Why These Programs Matter for Future Students
The introduction of these BSc (Hons) programs at IIM Bangalore marks a significant expansion of the institute’s academic offerings beyond its traditional postgraduate management courses. By integrating economics, data science, and business studies, the programs aim to equip students with versatile skills that are increasingly valuable in today’s data-driven economy.
Students who succeed in these programs can expect to gain a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, economic theory, and business principles, preparing them for careers in sectors such as finance, consulting, technology, and public policy. The selective admission process ensures that only candidates with strong mathematical backgrounds and analytical aptitude are admitted, maintaining the institute’s high academic standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the application process for IIM Bangalore’s UG programs start and end?
A: Applications open on August 17, 2025, and close on October 15, 2025, at 5 pm.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for applying to these BSc (Hons) courses?
A: Applicants must have completed Class 12 with mathematics as a subject and secured at least 60% marks in mathematics at the Class 10 level.
Q: How are candidates selected for admission?
A: Selection is based on performance in the entrance test (60% weight) and a personal interview (40% weight), with the entrance test conducted on November 15, 2025, and interviews held in January 2027.
