India's premier management institute building leaders through rigorous research and transformative education since 1973.
IIMB offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree-granting and certificate programmes. Postgraduate offerings include the flagship PGP (2-year full-time MBA), PGPEM (2-year MBA for working professionals), EPGP (1-year full-time residential MBA for experienced professionals), PGPBA (2-year MBA in Business Analytics), and PGPPM (Master of Management Studies in Public Policy). The institute also offers a 5-year full-time PhD programme. Undergraduate programmes include BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship, BSc Honours in Economics, and BSc Honours in Data Sciences. Faculty members conduct cutting-edge research across functional areas including decision sciences, economics, entrepreneurship, finance & accounting, information systems, management communication, marketing, organizational behavior, operations management, public policy, and strategy.
IIMB maintains state-of-the-art facilities including robust sports infrastructure for soccer, cricket, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor games. The institute features a prestigious library with an extensive collection of world-class literature, books, journals, and research materials from around the globe. Computing facilities are equipped with the latest computers and devices continuously updated to maintain cutting-edge standards. Additional facilities include a dedicated music room where students are guided in playing instruments and using music for focus and wellness.
The institute is driven by rigorous research and real-world application, with faculty actively engaging with practitioners, students, and alumni to develop impactful insights. IIMB operates multiple centres of excellence including those focused on management communication, public policy, capital markets & risk management, corporate governance & sustainability, digital public goods, software & IT management, and supply chain management. The institute also houses specialized initiatives such as the Behavioural Sciences Lab, Data Centre & Analytics Lab, Health Economics & Policy, and NSRCEL (the startup incubator and accelerator). Two peer-reviewed journals—IIMB Management Review and Journal of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore—disseminate faculty research.
IIMB conducts admissions for multiple programmes with CAT 2025 serving as the entrance examination for postgraduate programmes. The institute welcomes applications for PhD, MBA, and Masters programmes. Recent admissions data shows 541 students admitted to PGP and 77 to PGPBA in June 2026. Undergraduate programmes also accept applications. The institute emphasizes diversity and inclusion through dedicated offices and grievance redressal mechanisms.
IIMB is committed to holistic student development with dedicated student welfare services, anti-ragging policies, and an Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The institute maintains a Policy for Sexual Harassment-Free Campus and an Internal Committee for grievance redressal. Student achievements are regularly recognized, including PhD scholars securing positions at international competitions and PGPEM students advancing to top 10 at Harvard Global Case Competition. The institute also offers student exchange programmes and maintains a Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) for international engagement.