Top MBA Institute : IIM Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia and Rank 2 in India(NIRF Ranking).

IIM Bangalore was established in 1973, and it has a sprawling 100-acre campus located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

 

Programs Offered :

• Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP): This is the flagship two-year full-time MBA program, offering specializations in various areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy.
• Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP): A one-year full-time program designed for mid-career professionals with substantial work experience.
• Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM): A part-time program for working professionals.
• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM): The doctoral program, equivalent to a PhD, aimed at producing high-quality research scholars and academicians.
• Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM): Focuses on public policy and administration, aimed at both government officials and private sector professionals.
• MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA): A two-year program focusing on data-driven decision-making and business analytics.

Selection Process :

Admissions are based on the applications received through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in November every year at various centers in India. Short-listed candidates attend a written test and personal interview, and provide two letters of reference from persons who know them closely in terms of their academic/professional performance. The final selection is based on the CAT performance, Scholastic Achievement, Work Experience, performance in the Writing Ability Test, and Interview.

Fees at IIM Bangalore (As of 2024) :

PGP :  ₹ 26 – 27 Lakhs

PGP – BA  :  ₹ 26 – 27 Lakhs

EPGP :  ₹ 31 – 32 Lakhs

PGP – EM:  ₹ 20 – 22 Lakhs

 

Placements at IIM Bangalore :

(PGP/MBA – 2023)

• Average Salary : ₹35-36 lakhs per annum (LPA)
• Median Salary : Around ₹33-34 LPA
• Highest Salary : Close to ₹70-80 LPA

(PGP – BA)

• Average Salary : ₹34 – 36 lakhs per annum (LPA)

 

Top Recruiters:

Leading companies from sectors like consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), finance (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan), technology (Amazon, Microsoft, Google), FMCG (HUL, ITC), and e-commerce (Flipkart, Paytm) participate in IIMB’s placements.

Roles Offered:

Students are recruited for roles such as consulting, product management, marketing, operations, finance, and leadership positions.

 

Collaborations and Exchange Programs:

• IIM Bangalore has partnerships with leading international universities, providing opportunities for student exchanges, research collaborations, and global exposure.
• It has a strong alumni network globally, with many graduates holding leadership positions in top companies and organizations.

 

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