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IIM Bangalore Final Result 2026 OUT, Merit List, Waitlist Details

IIM Bangalore Final Result 2026 Out 

The admissions process is currently underway for the PGP Program for the class of 2026 - 2028. Unlike other Business schools, which primarily use CAT percentiles to determine the list of candidates for consideration, IIMB uses a "Profile-Based" Short-Listing system. Academic consistency from class 10, class 12 and graduated as well as extremely good quality work experience are weighted extremely heavily in determining an applicant's profile.

This article covers information about IIM Bangalore Result 2026 which covers result dates, selectional weightage, previous year RTI data and expected waitlist movement.

IIM Bangalore Result Date 2026

IIM Bangalore follows a consistent result declaration timeline based on previous admission cycles. The IIM Bangalore Results 2026 have been announced on April 20, 2026. Candidates can now log in to the official portal to check their admission status.

Event

Expected Date

Final Result Declaration

April 20, 2026 (Out)

Offer Acceptance Deadline

Early May 2026

Commencement of Session

June 2026


IIM Bangalore Final Result Process

At IIM Bangalore, the final decision making process can be complicated and involves taking into account a Composite Score (CS) for all candidates to see who is ranked where. Therefore, even if you have a 99.9 percentile or above on the CAT exam, but there was a poor interview or average academic record, you will not be able to get admitted into this prestigious institution.

The weightage breakdown for after going through the PI Round/Process (Post-PI Weightage Breakdown) includes:

Parameter

Weightage

CAT Score

25%

Personal Interview (PI)

40%

Written Ability Test (WAT)

10%

Academic Performance

15%

Work Experience

10%

Personal Interview (40%): The biggest weightage out of all the categories. This has to do with how well you can communicate and think clearly about why you should be part of this program.

Common Admission Test (25%): IIMB assigns different weights per section:

- VARC = 8.75%

- DILR = 10.0%

- QA = 6.25%

Written Ability Test (10%): Measures your writing ability and logical reasoning skills.

Work Experience (10%): Evaluates both the amount of time spent at previous jobs and what type of work you did.

Academic background (15%): Composed of Class 10th, Class 12th, and Bachelor’s degree in a ratio of 5% each with a total weight for your entire educational history being 15% of your overall Composite Score (CS).
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IIM Bangalore Results 2026 Official Link

You can review your admission status through the admission portal. All IIMs only provide digital admissions status; you will not receive a hard copy by post.

The official link to access the admission portal is as follows:

IIM Bangalore Final Result Link

To check if you have been admitted, follow the steps included below:

  • Go to the “Admissions” tab located on the IIMB home page
  • Select “PGP 2026-28 Final Result”
  • Enter your CAT 2025 registration ID, e-mail address/date of birth
  • View your result (Selected, Waitlisted/Not Selected) will be displayed.

The waitlist movement is when candidates are moved down the list of applicants who have accepted admission offers to other colleges to fill empty seats in the IIMs when those students decline their offer of admission. It is used by IIMs as a means of filling vacant seats until they have submitted all offers to candidates on the waitlist; this process generally takes place from May to July each year.
Read Also, IIM Bangalore Waitlist Movement 2026

IIM Bangalore Admission Dates

Event

Date

Acceptance of Offer of Admissions and Payment of first installment of fees (Rs 1,50,000)

May 04, 2026

Payment of balance of Term I Fees and Payment of caution deposit, mess fee advance

May 21, 2026

Online Pre-Registration

May 06 - May 21, 2026 (5.00 p.m. IST)

Registration - Document Verification (Physical)

June 08, 2026

Commencement of Preparatory Programme

May 25, 2026

Inauguration

June 08, 2026

Orientation

June 08 - 13, 2026

Commencement of classes of PGP First Year

June 15, 2026

IIM Bangalore RTI Data 2025

RTI data helps the candidates to understand the scores required to get admission to the IIM Bangalore. While the 2026 official data will be available After the completion of final admissions, here’s the breakdown of the lowest and highest CAT percentile of the candidates shortlisted for PGP & PGPBA 2025 Personal interview and WAT process:

Category

PGP 2025 (Min)

PGP 2025 (Max)

PGPBA 2025 (Min)

PGPBA 2025 (Max)

General

94.06

100

92.33

100

NC-OBC

75.57

100

84.84

100

EWS

86.10

99.19

86.99

99.99

SC

73.04

99.96

72.79

99.96

ST

66.82

99.95

66.82

99.95

PwD

60.16

99.99

60.16

99.99

The following table gives information about the number of candidates shortlisted for PGP & PGPBA 2025 Personal interview and WAT process:

Category

PGP 2025

PGPBA 2025

General

707

700

NC-OBC

471

475

EWS

155

200

SC

299

280

ST

148

168

PwD

80

113

IIM Bangalore Merit List 2025

IIM Bangalore merit list gives information about the candidates who are offered admission to the IIM Bangalore PGP & PGPBA program

The table mentioned below gives information about minimum and maximum CAT percentile of the candidate who offered admission for PGP & PGPBA 2025 batch is as follows:

Category

PGP 2025 Min

PGP 2025 Max

PGPBA 2025 Min

PGPBA 2025 Max

General

92.39

100

92.3

99.99

NC-OBC

81.7

99.97

84.84

99.98

EWS

91.03

99.97

93.73

99.62

SC

73.04

99.46

79.23

99.91

ST

76.33

98.53

70.42

99.34

The table mentioned below gives information about number of the candidate who offered admission for PGP & PGPBA 2025 batch is as follows:

Category

PGP 2025

PGPBA 2025

General

201

27

NC-OBC

138

20

EWS

50

8

SC

77

9

ST

39

11

PwD

20

3

IIM Bangalore Waitlist Movement 2026 (Expected)

The IIM Bangalore Waitlist Movement gives information about the students in the waitlisted who were to get the final admission offers. This happens when some candidates from the initial list decide not to join or withdraw their acceptance.

The following table presents expected waitlist movement for IIM Bangalore PGP 2026 and past historical trends of PGP 2025:

Category

Expected Waitlist Movement (PGP 2026)

Historical Trend (PGP 2025)

General

45 - 60

61

NC-OBC

15 - 25

28

SC

30 - 40

38

ST

5 - 10

7

EWS

10 - 20

16

IIM Bangalore Result 2026: Conclusion

IIM Bangalore Final Result 2026 is one of the most important stages for MBA aspirants waiting for final admission confirmation. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for result updates, final offers, and waitlist movement details to avoid missing important deadlines.

After the result declaration, selected students must complete admission formalities quickly, including fee payment and document verification. Keeping all required documents ready in advance helps ensure a smooth admission process and avoids last-minute issues.

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