Harvard Business School (SPNM), MBA: SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Master of Information Technology, Virginia Tech.
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a prestigious public business school and Institute of National Importance in Bangalore, India.
- Established in 1973, it's the third IIM set up in India, known for its rigorous academics and strong alumni network.
- Ranked highly:
- 2nd in India by NIRF Rankings 2023 [Management schools ranking India ON NIRF India nirfindia.org]
- 50th in the world for its full-time MBA program by QS Rankings 2023 [QS Global MBA ranking ON Top Universities topuniversities.com]
- Offers a variety of programs including:
- MBA (flagship program)
- Executive MBA (EMBA)
- PhD in Management
- Various short-duration executive education programs
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree (minimum 50%) in any discipline as per the 10+2+3 norms.
- Minimum 4 years work experience in any industry after the Bachelor’s degree.
Selection process
- Submission of application with one of the following tests: CAT / GRE / GMAT/ IIMB Test
- Followed by personal interview and written ability test for shortlisted candidates.
- Short listing for interview based on performance in CAT / GMAT / GRE / IIMB Test, prior academic performance, and duration of work experience
- Final selection is based on prior academic performance, duration of work experience, quality of work experience, and performance in the interview and the Writing Ability Test
Cut-Offs:
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
| General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Placements:
Summer Placements: PGP + PGPBA 2022-24
- Number of Students: 530
- Number of Offers Made: 539
- Number of Offers Accepted: 529
- Opted Out: 1
Sector-wise break-up for Summer Placements
| Sector | Percentage(%) |
| Business Analytics | 4 |
| Corporate Finance & Commercial Banking | 14 |
| e-Commerce | 5 |
| General Management | 12 |
| IT/Product Management | 10 |
| Management Consulting | 43 |
| Operations | 1 |
| Sales & Marketing | 11 |
Final Placements: PGP + PGPBA 2021-23
- Number of Students: 512
- Number of Offers Made: 606
- Number of Companies: 164
- Pre-Placement Offers Made / Accepted: 291 / 209
- Lateral Placement Offers Made / Accepted: 94 / 82
- Overseas Offers: 14
- Number of Offers During the Final Placement Week: 221
| Sector | Percentage(%) |
| Business Analytics | 7 |
| Corporate Finance & Commercial Banking | 9 |
| e-Commerce | 4 |
| General Management | 13 |
| IT/Product Management | 14 |
| Management Consulting | 40 |
| Operations | 2 |
| Sales & Marketing | 11 |
Top Recruiters:
- PGP + PGPBA 2022-24
- Average Package: 35.92 LPA
- Median Package: 32.50 LPA
- EPGP 2023-24
- Average Package: 34.33 LPA
- Median Package: 33.00
CAT preparation tips from IIM B senior Ft. Muskan:
Understand the Exam:
- Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the CAT format. It's a computer-based test with three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC),
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and
- Quantitative Ability (QA).
- Each section has 40 marks and a total time limit of 120 minutes.
Develop a Study Plan:
- Craft a personalized study plan that caters to your strengths and weaknesses. Allocate dedicated time for each section based on your comfort level. Ideally, start early (6+ months) for comprehensive preparation.
Build a Strong Foundation:
- Revisit and solidify your basic concepts in all three sections (VARC, DILR, QA). Use reliable study materials like textbooks, online resources, or coaching materials if needed.
Focus on VARC:
- To excel in VARC for IIM Bangalore, prioritize reading extensively. Newspapers, articles, magazines, and business publications are excellent sources. This builds vocabulary, improves reading comprehension, and hones your ability to analyze arguments.
- Practice Reading Comprehension (RC) passages regularly. Focus on identifying the main idea, recognizing different argument structures, and answering inference-based questions.
Sharpen Your DILR Skills:
- Strengthen your analytical and problem-solving abilities for DILR. Practice various data interpretation techniques (tables, charts, graphs) and learn to approach logical reasoning questions strategically.
- Solve a variety of puzzles and practice identifying patterns and trends within data sets.
Master Quantitative Ability:
- Brush up on your foundation in mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry) for the QA section. Practice solving different types of questions (percentages, averages, ratios, etc.).
- Learn time-saving techniques and shortcuts to solve problems quickly and accurately within the limited exam time.
Practice with Mock Tests:
- Take regular mock tests (preferably one a week initially, increasing frequency closer to the exam) to simulate the actual CAT exam experience. Analyze your performance thoroughly after each mock test.
- Identify your weak areas, work on those concepts, and refine your test-taking strategy based on your strengths and weaknesses.
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