01 · Class profile
Who is in the IIMB EPGP class
EPGP 2026-27, inaugurated on 25th Mar 2026, as in IIMB's welcome article for the batch. 12% have significant international work experience.
IIMB's placement brochure for the same class shows 74 students, 6.5 years of experience and an average age of 30. IIMB's pages differ: the welcome article gives 75, 6.8 years and 29, and ranks manufacturing first by industry (17%). This page uses the welcome article for these figures.
Bachelor's degree of the class
Share of the batch by bachelor's degree.
Where the class worked before (number of students)
IT products and software
14 Retail, FMCG, e-commerce
5 Number of students in each industry, from IIMB's placement brochure for the class (74 students), where IT leads. The welcome article ranks manufacturing first.
Others: entrepreneurs, hospitality and healthcare, audit and risk, and others.
Test scores
| Test | Average | Median | Range |
|---|
| GMAT | 704 | Not published | 650 to 770 |
The average is for EPGP 2026-27. The range is labelled GMAT Profile 2025 on IIMB's programme page, which also shows the 704 average under that label and gives no median. We understand these to be GMAT Classic scores, though IIMB does not say.
IIMB publishes no minimum GMAT or GRE score.
Where do you sit in this class? Enter your score, experience and profile and see your position and interview risk.
Check my chances02 · Placements
Where IIMB EPGP graduates go
Class of 2026 (EPGP 2025-26), from IIMB's Placement Report 2026. 73 students, 61 accepted offers from 22 companies, 3 opted out and 4 on sabbatical.
Share of EPGP placements by industry
IT technology and products
24% Finance, banking and investments
10% Share of EPGP placements by industry, from IIMB Placement Report 2026.
Others: automobile, computers, electronics and manufacturing, healthcare, IT software, analytics and product management, e-commerce, payments and telecom, and education.
IIMB's pages differ: the placement-page chart shows mean 36.50, median 37.10, 66 students with offers and 25 companies for the same year. This page uses the report.
IIMB does not say what the pay figure includes, and publishes no highest salary or function split.
Companies in IIMB's list of EPGP recruiters include Accenture (three units), Accordion, Alvarez and Marsal, D. E. Shaw, EXL, EY-Parthenon, Flipkart, Genpact, HSBC, Infosys, McKinsey, Max Healthcare, Persistent, Samsung and TVS.
IIMB says its placement process typically begins in November and runs for several months.
03 · Fees and scholarships
What it costs, and how to pay less
₹33.68 lakh
fee with hostel
₹32.20 lakh
fee, no hostel
₹7,000
round-2 application fee
Fee table on IIMB's site, headed 2026-27 and not relabelled for 2027-28.
Fee breakdown
| Item | With IIMB hostel | Without accommodation |
|---|
| Tuition | ₹26.50 lakh | ₹26.50 lakh |
| Accommodation | ₹80,000 | Not listed |
| International Immersion | ₹5.50 lakh | ₹5.50 lakh |
| Mess | ₹63,000 | Not listed |
| Refundable deposit | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 |
The hostel column covers a student or a student with spouse. Hostel accommodation is for the student and spouse only.
Tuition covers course material, computing, library, alumni association, student activities and career counselling.
The International Immersion fee is indicative and limited to actual costs.
IIMB does not publish GST or an instalment schedule on that page.
IIMB scholarships
| Scholarship | What you get and who it is for |
|---|
| Merit scholarship | ₹8 lakh tuition waiver for top rank holders in each admission round. IIMB lists 12 of these. |
| Merit-cum-means scholarship | ₹6 lakh for select diversity-group students: women, under-represented social groups and students with non-engineering backgrounds. IIMB lists 7 of these. |
| Merit scholarship during the programme | ₹4 lakh for the top five students by CGPA after the second term, only if they have not received another scholarship. |
IIMB publishes no percentage thresholds, separate application form or decision date for scholarships, and does not say what share of students receive aid.
IIMB lists the State Bank of India's campus branch for education loans and gives no rates or terms.
Application fees are ₹5,000 for Round 1 and ₹7,000 for Round 2, non-refundable.
Could your profile earn a scholarship? Check where you stand before you apply.
Check my chances04 · Rounds and deadlines
Which round, and by when
Round 117th Aug 2026
- Interviews:
- 5th to 6th Sep 2026
- Decision:
- 21st Sep 2026
Round 225th Nov 2026
- Interviews:
- 12th to 13th Dec 2026
- Decision:
- 24th Dec 2026
Deadlines are at 5:00 pm IST. IIMB marks all dates as subject to change.
Decisions are offers and a waitlist, and offers are sent by email. In Round 2, offers must be accepted by 4th Jan 2027, and withdrawals are due by 14th Jan 2027 (Round 1: 1st Oct and 10th Oct 2026).
Applications open on 15th Jun (Round 1) and 19th Aug (Round 2). You can apply in only one round, and applying in both disqualifies you.
Not sure which round to aim for? We look at your file and tell you.
Check my chances05 · Clubs and activities
Life outside class
IIMB's EPGP brochure lists EPGP committees, among them the nine below.
IIMB's student-life pages do not list the institute's clubs, and IIMB does not say whether EPGP students join them.
EPGP committees
| Club | What they do |
|---|
| Placement Committee | Brings recruiter leaders and talent teams to campus, supports interview scheduling, and runs resume and career sessions. |
| Seminar and Business Conclave Committee | Brings subject experts and industry leaders to speak to students, runs the Seminar Series and the annual Business Conclave, SAMVAY. |
| Prayaas Committee | Skill-based volunteering for NGOs and social enterprises, and Youth Udyami, which mentors school students from idea to business model. |
| Branding Committee | Communicates the EPGP cohort and experience to prospective candidates and recruiters. |
| International Immersion Committee | Coordinates the cohort's international trips, matching members to institutions, coordinating with travel partners and guiding them through the visa application process. |
| Alumni Committee | Runs the Alumni Speaks series and leadership lunches, Buddy Connect mentoring and the annual alumni reunion, Sparsh. |
| Academics Committee | Links students, faculty and the EPGP Office on schedules, supports project and elective selection, and oversees elective bidding. |
| Sports and Cultural Committee | Sports tournaments and cultural nights, with events named by IIMB such as Icebreakers, War of Sections, Executive Cup and Inter-IIM. |
| Hostel and Mess Committee | Works with the administration and mess vendors on hostel issues, food quality and hygiene. |
Events and series
| Event | What it is |
|---|
| SAMVAY | The annual Business Conclave. The 2026 edition was on 15th Feb 2026 and included a start-up pitch contest, an operations simulation challenge and a corporate quiz. |
| Sparsh | The annual EPGP alumni meet (2023 edition described), with a panel discussion, a campus walk, sports and music performances. |
| Navodaya | The farewell lecture for the graduating class, with reflections from faculty and students. |
| Euphorica | The cohort's cultural festival, first held on 15th Jan 2025, with music, dance and drama. |
| EPGP Seminar Series | Talks by industry leaders on fintech, consulting, technology, HR, supply chain and the start-up ecosystem. |
The International Immersion is compulsory. The 2026 trips ran for two weeks (17th to 28th Aug 2026) at ESCP Business School (Berlin and Madrid) and ESSEC Business School (Paris).
IIMB's immersion page also lists Solvay in Brussels and WHU.
Described as IIMB describes them in its EPGP placement brochure and event pages. Committees change what they run each year.
06 · Process
From application to decision
Apply
Submit the online application with the non-refundable application fee. IIMB considers only complete applications that meet its minimum criteria.
Your statement of purpose, two online reference letters, test score and documents all go in with the application. The application cannot be submitted until the reference section is complete.
Shortlist announcementBy email
IIMB calls only shortlisted candidates for an interview, by email.
IIMB does not publish a shortlist date, only the interview dates for each round.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. IIMB's composite score also includes a writing ability test.
Online interviews are arranged for applicants outside India, and IIMB may move a round online if something disrupts it. IIMB does not publish the interview length, panel size or the format of the writing test.
Decision
After the interview each applicant gets a composite score, and offers go by that score as seats allow. Decisions are offers and a waitlist, and IIMB sends offers by email.
IIMB can apply a minimum cut-off on the composite score or any single factor. It does not publish waitlist rules.
07 · What you need
What goes into the application
1. Eligibility
A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% or an equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates). CA, ICWA and CS after Class XII are also eligible on the same percentage. At least 5 years of work experience after your bachelor's degree, counted as of 31st Mar 2027, and IIMB prefers less than 12 years. IIMB lists no age limit.
2. Test score
A valid GMAT or GRE score is required, taken within 5 years of the date you submit the application in your round. Submit the official scorecard or test-taker copy with the application and also send the score to IIMB directly (GMAT code Q9H-KK-84, GRE code 1675). Online or at-home tests are not accepted for the 2027-28 batch. IIMB publishes no minimum GMAT or GRE score and does not consider CAT. Indian nationals do not need TOEFL.
3. Statement of purpose
A statement of purpose "indicating your achievements and future goals" is a required document.
IIMB does not publish a prompt or word limit for the statement of purpose.
4. Two online reference letters
Two reference letters are mandatory, and one referee should preferably be your current employer or someone who can judge your work. You enter your referees' email and contact details in the application. They get an email with a link and a passcode and submit directly online by the last date. Letters cannot be emailed or sent separately, and there are no separate extensions.
5. Documents
SSC, HSC and bachelor's transcripts, your degree certificate, your GMAT or GRE scorecard, work-experience letters or your first and last payslips, and category or PwD certificates if they apply.
08 · What IIMB wants
How IIMB reads your file
IIMB builds a composite score from multiple factors, including these five. Here is what each means for your application.
| IIMB looks at | In plain words |
|---|
| Academic track record | Your school, bachelor's and any later results. |
| GMAT or GRE score | Your valid test score. IIMB says GMAT scores are judged relative to the applicant pool and publishes no minimum. |
| Quality of work experience | What you did, how much responsibility you held, and what it achieved. |
| Writing ability test | A test that counts in the composite score. IIMB does not publish its format. |
| Interview | How you explain your work, your goals and your fit for the programme. |
IIMB says it seeks candidates who thrive in a rigorous academic environment, have strong communication skills, and have led teams and contributed to projects that impact the organisation's bottom line.
IIMB publishes no weights for these factors, and it may apply a minimum cut-off on the composite or on any single factor.
See how your file reads against these factors before you spend weeks on the application.
Check my chances09 · Interview questions
What IIMB interviewers typically ask
Five questions that show the pattern, based on candidates' own accounts of their IIMB EPGP interviews. Nobody gets a fixed list, and many questions are follow-ups to your own answers. The tag says how likely that type of question is: high means it comes up in close to half of candidate accounts or more, medium in roughly a quarter to just under half, and low in fewer than a quarter.
| Topic | Chance | How it is usually asked |
|---|
| Technical and sector depth on your industry | HIGH | “Explain how a process in your industry works and why a company uses one method over another.” |
| Explain your role and how your business makes money | HIGH | “Explain what you do to someone with no background, and why your firm pays you what it does.” |
| Your statement of purpose and application, line by line | HIGH | “Which sentence in your SOP would you change and why is it wrong?” |
| Why an MBA, and why IIM Bangalore | MEDIUM | “Why do you need an MBA now?” |
| Current affairs and policy opinion | LOW | “What is your view on a recent government scheme in your sector?” |
We have a small number of accounts for IIMB EPGP, so treat the tags as directional.
10 · Interview experience
What the interview is actually like
What IIMB says
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|
| Format | Interviews are conducted in Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Online interviews are arranged for applicants outside India, and a round can move online if something disrupts it. |
| Writing ability test | IIMB says your composite score includes a writing ability test. It does not publish when it is held, the format or the topics. |
What candidates report
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|
| Duration | Candidates report about 15 to 35 minutes. |
| Panel | Candidates describe two or three people, mostly professors. |
| Attitude | Candidates describe panels from relaxed to argumentative, and say the tone does not predict the result. |
Candidates' accounts are a guide to the pattern, not a promise.
11 · FAQs
Questions students ask about IIMB EPGP
Is there a minimum GMAT or GRE score for IIMB EPGP?
IIMB publishes no minimum score, but a valid GMAT or GRE score is required, and CAT is not considered. It must be taken within 5 years of your application date, and online or at-home tests are not accepted for the 2027-28 batch. The 2026-27 batch averaged 704 on the GMAT. We understand this to be a GMAT Classic score, though IIMB does not say.
How much work experience do I need for EPGP?
At least 5 years of work experience after your bachelor's degree, counted as of 31st Mar 2027. IIMB prefers less than 12 years and lists no age limit.
What do I need besides the test score?
A statement of purpose, two online reference letters, transcripts, certificates and work-experience proof. IIMB does not publish a prompt or word limit for the statement of purpose.
Is there a writing test for EPGP?
IIMB says your composite score includes a writing ability test, along with your academic record, GMAT or GRE score, quality of work experience and the interview. It does not publish when the test is held or its format.
Which round should I apply in?
You can apply in only one round, and applying in both disqualifies you. Round 2 closes on 25th Nov 2026 at 5:00 pm IST, with interviews on 12th and 13th Dec 2026 and offers on 24th Dec 2026.
How is the EPGP interview conducted?
Interviews are conducted in Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, with online interviews arranged for applicants outside India or if a round is disrupted. IIMB calls only shortlisted candidates, by email, and does not publish the interview length or panel size.
How much does the IIMB EPGP cost?
IIMB's fee table, headed 2026-27, shows ₹33.68 lakh with the IIMB hostel and ₹32.20 lakh without it, including the International Immersion and refundable deposits. It does not publish a 2027-28 table, and IIMB says the International Immersion fee is indicative.
Can I get a scholarship for EPGP?
IIMB lists merit scholarships of ₹8 lakh for top rank holders in each round (12), merit-cum-means scholarships of ₹6 lakh for select diversity-group students (7), and ₹4 lakh for the top five students by CGPA after the second term. It publishes no thresholds, application form or decision date.
What is the application fee?
₹5,000 for Round 1 and ₹7,000 for Round 2, paid online and non-refundable.
Is there a minimum percentage in my bachelor's degree?
Yes. IIMB asks for at least 50% or an equivalent CGPA, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. CA, ICWA and CS after Class XII are also eligible on the same percentage.