IBS Bangalore MBA Admission 2026: IBS Bangalore opens application for MBA Admission 2026 -28 batch, Admission to the MBA program at IBS Bangalore for the 2026 academic year is based on a combined admission process for all nine IBS campuses. The institute offers an MBA, not a PGPM, and the selection process involves meeting specific eligibility criteria, a mandatory entrance exam, and a final selection round.
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| Fees | Rs. 13.5 Lakh |
| Full time Faculty | 25 |
| Faculty with PhD/FPM | 20 |
| Faculty with Industry Exposure | N.A |
| Seats | 360 |
| Average Salary | Rs. 7.7 LPA |
| Highest Salary | Rs. 16.4 LPA |
| CAT Cut offs | 60 |
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the MBA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification: You need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. The medium of instruction during your graduation must have been English. If not, you must provide a valid score from an English proficiency test like TOEFL, NELT, or IELTS.
- Final Year Students: Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, but their admission will be provisional until they submit proof of completing their graduation by November 1, 2026.
✍️ MBA Application & Selection Process
The admission process is divided into two main stages: the application and the final selection round.
Application and Entrance Exam: You must apply through a single application for all nine IBS campuses. The application fee is ₹1,800. You can qualify for the selection process by submitting scores from one of the following exams:
- IBSAT 2025: This is the mandatory entrance test conducted by the IBS group.
- Other Exams: IBS Bangalore also accepts scores from CAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, or GMAT. The expected cutoff for CAT is 60-70 percentile and NMAT is 150+.
Final Selection Rounds
Shortlisted candidates are called for the final selection process at the IBS Hyderabad campus. This includes:
- Micro Presentation (MP): A short presentation on a given topic to evaluate your communication and analytical skills.
- Personal Interview (PI): A one-on-one interview to assess your overall personality, knowledge, and suitability for the program.
The final admission decision is based on a combination of your performance in the entrance exam, the micro presentation, personal interview, and your academic record.
💰 Fees and MBA Placements
- Total Program Fee: The total fee for the two-year MBA program at IBS Bangalore is approximately ₹13.05 Lakhs. This does not include a refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000, which is paid with the first installment.
- Placements: As per the 2025 placement report, the highest domestic package offered was ₹16.42 LPA, and the average package was ₹7.76 LPA. The campus achieved a placement rate of 90%. Top recruiters include companies from sectors like banking, consulting, and IT.
