IIM Bangalore, the 'B' of the prestigious BLACKI group of management institutes — is set to make a landmark entry into undergraduate education with the launch of two new four-year honours degree programmes:
The second batch of both programmes is scheduled to commence in August 2027 at the upcoming Jigani campus, under the newly established School of Multidisciplinary Studies. Grounded in IIMB's institutional vision of developing contextually relevant, analytically sharp, and ethically driven leaders, the programmes are designed for students who want to build a rigorous intellectual foundation from the very start of their higher education journey.
While the inaugural 2026 cohort has already been admitted — with final results declared on March 15, 2026 — the information on this page reflects the anticipated process and timeline for the 2027 admissions cycle. All details are tentative and subject to official confirmation by IIM Bangalore.
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The table below outlines the expected key dates and milestones for the upcoming 2027 admissions cycle of IIM Bangalore's BSc (Hons) programmes. All dates are tentative and based on the structure followed in the 2026 cycle; official dates will be confirmed by IIM Bangalore closer to the notification release.
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Category |
Details (Tentative) |
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Notification of IIM Bangalore UG Courses |
July 2026 |
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Application Window |
October 2026 |
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Selection Process |
IIMB Undergraduate Admissions Test → Personal Interview |
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Entrance Exam Date |
December 2026 |
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Personal Interview Window |
End of January 2027 (In-person) |
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Admission Offer Release |
March 2027 |
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Last Date to Accept Offer |
March 2027 |
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Release of Waitlist |
April 2027 |
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Course Commencement |
August 2027 |
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Student Intake |
TBA |
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Eligibility — Age |
20 years or younger as of August 1, 2027 |
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Annual Fee |
8.5 Lakhs per annum (as per 2026 batch; subject to revision) |
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Faculty Pool |
TBA |
Based on the process followed for the 2026 cohort, the 2027 admissions cycle is expected to follow a similar four-stage structure:
Notification Release
(approx. July 2026)
Application Window Opens
(approx. October 2026 — November 2026)
IIMB UG Admissions Test
(approx. December 2026)
Course Commencement
(August 2027)
The exact dates and any changes to the process will be officially announced by IIM Bangalore on its admissions portal at ugiimb.ac.in.
For the 2026 cohort, IIM Bangalore admitted an initial cohort of 40 students per stream (combined 80 students across both programmes). The institute aims to scale to 640 students by 2031, subject to infrastructure development at the new purpose-built Jigani campus — located approximately 27 km from the Bannerghatta Road campus. The intake for the 2027 batch is yet to be officially confirmed.
Based on the 2026 cycle, candidates applying for the 2027 batch are expected to meet the following eligibility requirements:
Final eligibility criteria for the 2027 cycle will be confirmed in the official notification expected in July 2026.
The annual programme fee for the 2026 batch was 8.5 lakh per annum, covering tuition and hostel. Mess charges are billed separately. Twenty percent of the total programme cost is earmarked for need-based financial aid. Fees for the 2027 batch are subject to revision and will be confirmed in the official notification.
On July 14, 2025, IIM Bangalore officially released the notification and application for its inaugural UG cohort. The application window ran from October to November 2025, and the IIMB UG Admissions Test was conducted on December 13, 2025. The Final Result for the 2026 batch was declared on March 15, 2026, with offer letters made available on the official admissions portal at ugiimb.ac.in.
At the notification press conference held at the Bannerghatta Road campus, Director Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan articulated the vision behind the launch:
“Our vision is to nurture critical thinkers and problem solvers capable of driving positive change. To actualize this vision, we believe it is important to engage young learners early; familiarize them with the intricacies of emerging and unfamiliar markets, and equip them with analytical, contextual, and ethical perspectives.”.
Both programmes are designed in alignment with NEP 2020, incorporating a three-year exit option and a degree-plus-minors structure:
Students who complete three years and meet programme requirements exit with a standard BSc degree (120 credits). Completing all four years earns the full BSc (Hons) degree (160 credits).
The genesis of this initiative lies in addressing the shortage of high-quality undergraduate programmes in non-engineering disciplines — catalysed by the Institutions of Eminence (IoE) scheme launched by the UGC to position select Indian institutions competitively on the global map.
These programmes are not purely theoretical. The curriculum is built around real-world application, structured to include:
Two internships over the course of the four years
One study-abroad exchange term
Structured placement support leveraging IIMB's network of 100+ global institutional partnerships
Prof. Mukta Kulkarni, speaking at the 2025 launch, noted: "We are looking at this from a practice/application point of view. Students will receive structured placement support. We have extensive industry and international connects, including over 100 institutional partnerships globally. Internships, exposure to core disciplines, and an exchange term are all integral components of the programme."
The undergraduate programmes will be hosted at a new purpose-built campus in Jigani, designed around the values of openness, collaboration, sustainability, and technology-powered learning. Starting faculty strength is approximately 15 members, drawn from within IIM Bangalore and beyond.
These two programmes mark IIMB's entry into non-engineering undergraduate education. The institute has also indicated plans for future UG offerings in Behavioural Sciences and Sustainability Management.
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IIM Bangalore UG 2026 Exam AnalysisThe IIMB UG Admissions Test (UG-AT) is a 120-minute computer-based test with 60 questions across English, Quantitative Ability, and Logical Reasoning. It is conducted directly by IIM Bangalore — IPMAT scores are not accepted. Negative marking of −1/3 applies for incorrect answers.
Yes. Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Class XII for both BSc Economics and BSc Data Science. A minimum of 60% marks in Mathematics in Class X is also required.
The annual programme fee for the 2026 batch is 8.5 lakh per annum, covering tuition and hostel. Mess charges are billed separately. Need-based scholarships are available, with 20% of the total programme cost earmarked for financial aid.
The 2026 inaugural cohort comprised 40 seats in BSc (Hons) Economics and 40 seats in BSc (Hons) Data Science — a combined total of 80 students. The intake for the 2027 batch is yet to be officially announced.
Final selection is based on a composite score: 60% from the IIMB UG Admissions Test and 40% from the Personal Interview.
The IIMB UG Final Result for the 2026 batch was declared on March 15, 2026. Offer letters were made available on the official admissions portal at ugiimb.ac.in.
Yes. In alignment with NEP 2020, students may exit after successfully completing three years with a standard BSc degree (120 credits). Completing all four years earns the full BSc (Hons) degree (160 credits).
Based on the 2026 cycle, the official notification for the 2027 admissions cycle is expected in July 2026. Students are advised to monitor ugiimb.ac.in and IIM Bangalore's official announcements for confirmed dates.