IIM Bangalore Opens PGPEM 2025 Admissions via CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB

• IIMB’s PGPEM 2026 accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE, or IIMB Test scores.
• Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree and six years of work experience.
• IIMB Test scheduled for October 12, 2025, and February 1, 2026.

Applicants who wish to be eligible, must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) or completed CA/ICWA/CS after Class 12, where the eligibility also had similar requirements for marks.

Applicants are required to have at least six years of work experience, all of which must have been full-time, with the exception of part-time work that has resulted from an internship during studies, as of March 31, 2026. The application fee is Rs 1,500 and if the applicant has completed the IIMB Test, it is Rs 1,200.

To be eligible, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Alternatively, eligibility can be established with completion of CA/ICWA/CS after Class 12 with the same 50% marks requirement. 

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Applicants must possess a minimum of six years of full-time work experience before March 31, 2026.  Part-time work or internship during a degree will not count towards the six years.  The application fee is Rs 1500 and Rs 1200 for the IIMB Test.

The deadline for the first IIMB Test is October 8, 2025 and the deadline for the second round is from October 10, 2025- January 20, 2026. Candidates have to submit academic certificates, proof of work experience, a statement of purpose and, where relevant, GMAT or GRE scores (and if applicable category certificates).

The referees should be asked to submit their letters of reference online. Two letters of reference are required with one letter preferably being from a current employer. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on November 8-9, 2025, during round 1, and February 14-15, 2026 in the second round.

IIM Bangalore Application and Admission Process:

• Apply by October 8, 2025, for IIMB Test round 1 or January 20, 2026, for round 2.
• Submit academic certificates, work experience proof, statement of purpose, and relevant scorecards.
• Provide two reference letters, one preferably from the current employer, submitted online.
• Pay Rs 1,500 application fee and Rs 1,200 IIMB Test fee.
• Shortlisted candidates attend interviews on November 8-9, 2025, or February 14-15, 2026.