The IIM Bangalore Placement Report 2026 is out, and the numbers tell a confident story. Ranked 2nd in India by NIRF 2025 and 52nd globally by QS, IIMB’s Career Development Services (CDS) office has published official data covering Summer Placements for the PGP + PGP-BA 2024-26 batch, Final Placements for the 2025 graduating batch, and EPGP Placements for 2025.
The blog consolidates all figures, student counts, offer numbers, salaries, sector breakups, and top recruiters sourced directly from IIMB’s official placement report. If you are a CAT aspirant, this is the complete guide you need.
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IIMB Placement 2026 at a Glance
Below is a quick snapshot of IIM Bangalore’s Placement 2026 highlights, including average packages, highest offers, and major recruiting sectors. The table provides an at-a-glance overview of key placement statistics for MBA aspirants.
| Metric | Data |
| Summer Placements Batch | PGP + PGP-BA 2026 |
| Students in Summer Process | 606 |
| Offers Made (Summer) | 601 |
| Students Opted Out (Summer) | 05 |
| Companies (Summer) | 140 |
| Final Placements Batch | PGP + PGP-BA 2025 |
| Total Students (Final) | 602 |
| Total Offers Made (Final) | 660 |
| Companies (Final) | 177 |
| Overseas Offers (Final) | 22 |
| Pre-Placement Offers (Made/Accepted) | 263 / 208 |
| Lateral Placement Offers (Made/Accepted) | 100 / 89 |
| Final Week Offers (Made/Accepted) | 298 |
| Students Opting Out (Final) | 7 |
| Median Salary (PGP + PGP-BA 2023–25) | ₹32.61 LPA |
| Mean Salary (PGP + PGP-BA 2023–25) | ₹34.88 LPA |
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Summer Placements 2025: PGP + PGP-BA 2026
IIMB’s summer placement process for the 2024-26 batch saw 606 students participate, with 601 offers accepted and only 5 students opting out, reflecting near-universal placement. A total of 140 companies participated, spanning consulting, finance, technology, FMCG, and the core industry.
Summer Placements: Sector-Wise Breakup
The table below presents the sector-wise distribution of IIM Bangalore’s Summer Placements 2026, showcasing hiring trends across major industries and roles. It offers a quick overview of recruiter demand and placement patterns.
| Sector | Share of Offers |
| Consulting | 38% |
| Finance / Banking / Investments | 15% |
| IT Software / Analytics / Product Management | 11% |
| FMCG / Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing / Construction / Energy / Infrastructure | 9% |
| E-commerce / Payments / Telecom | 9% |
| Conglomerates | 5% |
| Healthcare | 2% |
| Foundations / Education | 1% |
Consulting alone captured 38% of all summer offers, the highest of any sector, led by Accenture Strategy, BCG, and Bain & Company.
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Top Recruiters for Summer Placements 2025
The table below highlights the top recruiters at IIM Bangalore’s Summer Placements 2025, showcasing leading companies across sectors that participated in hiring.
| Company | Offers | Sector |
| Accenture Strategy | 96 | Consulting |
| Boston Consulting Group | 22 | Consulting |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 17 | IT / Consulting |
| Bain & Company | 14 | Consulting |
| EY Parthenon India | 14 | Consulting |
| PwC India | 14 | Consulting |
| American Express | 11 | Finance |
| Hindustan Unilever | 10 | FMCG |
| Amazon | 9 | Ecommerce |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 | Finance |
| Kearney | 9 | Consulting |
| Delhivery | 8 | Logistics |
| IIFL Securities | 8 | Finance |
| Tata Steel | 8 | Manufacturing |
| ClaimBuddy | 7 | Fintech |
| Procter & Gamble | 7 | FMCG |
| Vedanta Group | 7 | Energy / Mining |
| 6 | Technology | |
| JSW | 6 | Conglomerate |
| Non Linear Consulting | 6 | Consulting |
| Samsung Electronics | 6 | Technology |
| Strategy& India | 6 | Consulting |
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Final Placements 2026: PGP + PGP-BA 2025
The graduating batch of 602 students received 660 total offers from 177 companies, more offers than students, indicating significant multiple-offer situations resolved through the structured placement process. Accenture Strategy led final placements with 75 offers.
Final Placements: Sector-Wise Breakup
Explore the sector-wise hiring landscape of IIM Bangalore’s Final Placements 2026, with a clear view of industry participation and placement outcomes.
| Sector | Share of Offers |
| Consulting | 41% |
| IT Software / Analytics / Product Management | 13% |
| Finance / Banking / Investments | 13% |
| E-commerce / Payments / Telecom / Logistics | 12% |
| Manufacturing / Construction / Energy / Infrastructure | 6% |
| FMCG / Retail | 6% |
| Conglomerates | 4% |
| Healthcare / Education | 4% |
IIM Bangalore Placement Report 2026: Top Recruiters: Pre-Placement Offers and Lateral Offers
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) are full-time job offers extended to students based on their performance during summer internships. They reflect strong employer confidence and early talent recognition.
Lateral Placements are opportunities offered to candidates with prior work experience, typically for mid-level or specialised roles. These roles leverage industry expertise and professional background beyond entry-level positions.
Explore the table below to know the list of top recruiters for PPO and LO.
| Company | PPO Offers | Lateral Offers |
| Accenture Strategy | 29 | — |
| Bain & Company | 12 | — |
| Boston Consulting Group | 12 | — |
| EY Parthenon India | 9 | — |
| McKinsey & Company | 7 | — |
| Kearney | 6 | — |
| Amazon | 5 | — |
| PwC | 5 | — |
| Alvarez & Marsal | 4 | — |
| Asian Paints | 4 | — |
| ITC | 4 | — |
| JP Morgan Chase & Co. | 4 | — |
| Microsoft | 4 | — |
| Zomato | — | 6 |
| Lodha Group | — | 5 |
| Pine Labs | — | 5 |
| BrowserStack | — | 4 |
| ClearTax | — | 4 |
| Navi | — | 4 |
| Par Empire | — | 4 |
| Takshashila Consulting | — | 4 |
Top Recruiters: Final Placement Week
The final placement week witnessed strong participation from marquee recruiters seeking high-potential talent from IIM Bangalore.
| Company | Offers |
| Accenture Strategy | 75 |
| Boston Consulting Group | 25 |
| TCS Management Consulting | 24 |
| American Express | 20 |
| Bain & Company | 17 |
| PwC | 16 |
| EY Parthenon India | 15 |
| McKinsey & Company | 14 |
| Rubber King | 9 |
| Amazon | 8 |
| Zomato | 8 |
| Kearney | 7 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 6 |
| KPMG | 6 |
| Aditya Birla Group | 5 |
| EXL Services | 5 |
| Kraft Heinz | 5 |
| Lodha Group | 5 |
| Pine Labs | 5 |
| Vmock | 5 |
IIM Bangalore Salary Package 2025: Compensation Summary
The gap between mean and median salary, approximately ₹2.27 LPA, reflects the upward pull from high-paying roles in investment banking, product management at global tech firms, and international consulting mandates. The 22 overseas offers this year further lift the mean compensation figures.
EPGP Placements 2024–25: One-Year MBA Outcomes
IIMB’s Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP), a one-year full-time MBA, delivered strong placement outcomes for the 2024–25 batch:
| Metric | Data |
| Class Size | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 72 |
| Students Opted Out | 3 |
| Number of Companies | 31 |
| Median Salary (EPGP) | ₹33.1 LPA |
| Mean Salary (EPGP) | ₹35.5 LPA |
EPGP: Top Industry Sectors
The EPGP programme attracted recruiters from diverse sectors, with consulting, analytics, BFSI, and operations leading the hiring activity.
| Industry | Share |
| Consulting | 44% |
| IT Technology / Products | 31% |
| Computers / Electronics / Manufacturing | 7% |
| Automobile | 4% |
| Infrastructure / Manufacturing | 4% |
| Aviation and Aerospace / PSU | 3% |
| Oil & Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Luxury Goods & Jewellery | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
EPGP median salary of ₹33.1 LPA is marginally higher than the PGP median, reflecting the experienced profile of EPGP candidates who typically bring 5–10 years of prior work experience.
Conclusion
The IIM Bangalore Placement Report 2026 reflects sustained institutional strength. With 601 summer offers to 606 students, 660 final offers to 602 graduates, a median salary of ₹32.61 LPA, and 22 overseas placements, IIMB continues to set the benchmark for MBA placement outcomes in India.
For CAT 2026 aspirants, the placement data makes a compelling case. The tentative CAT 2026 exam date is November 29, 2026, with results expected in the third or fourth week of December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the median salary at IIM Bangalore in 2025?
The median salary for the 2023–25 batch is ₹32.61 LPA, while the mean salary is ₹34.88 LPA, according to IIMB’s official CDS placement report. For the EPGP batch, the median is ₹33.1 LPA and the mean is ₹35.5 LPA.
Q2. How many students participated in IIMB Summer Placements 2025?
606 students from the PGP + PGP-BA 2024-26 batch participated in the Summer Placement process. 601 offers were made, with only 5 students opting out. A total of 140 companies recruited from campus.
Q3. Which company gave the most offers in the IIMB Final Placements 2026?
Accenture Strategy was the top recruiter, making 75 offers during the final placement week, followed by Boston Consulting Group and TCS Management Consulting.
Q4. Which sector hires the most from IIM Bangalore?
Consulting is the dominant sector, accounting for 38% of summer offers and 41% of final placement offers. IT Software / Analytics is second at 11–13%, followed by Finance / Banking at 13–15%.
