NIRF #2 in Management | A++ NAAC
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore — 24 months that completely rewrite your career story.
NIRF Management Rank
A++ NAAC accredited with a score of 3.83
Key numbers
Average CTC
₹35.92 LPA
Placement Rate
100%
Batch Intake
430
Programme Length
24 Months
Investment
₹24.5L total
~₹12.3L per year
- Tuition — Year 1₹12,25,000
- Tuition — Year 2₹12,25,000
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
The 24-Month Sprint
Year +0
Year 1 — Core Fundamentals
Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations & Ethics
Year +1
Summer Internship
Live corporate projects between Year 1 and Year 2
Year +1
Year 2 — Advanced & Global
Electives, International Exchange & Leadership
Year +2
Final Placements
100% placement season with MBB, FAANG & Tata Group
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exam
A valid CAT score is mandatory — no other exam is accepted for the PGP shortlist.
Selection Basis
Admissions are granted purely on entrance-exam performance.
Entrance exams
The ROI Reality Check
At ₹24.5 lakhs, the fee stings — but with a 100% placement rate and an average CTC of ₹35.92 LPA, the payback period is often under a year. Scholarships and hostel facilities are available, so don’t let the sticker price scare you off without exploring aid options.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you’re targeting elite consulting, product management or investment banking roles, IIMB PGP is as good as it gets in India. You get the NIRF #2 brand, a 100% placement safety net, and a global alumni network. Just be ready for the CAT marathon and the Bengaluru cost of living.
Matches what you said
- ✓ High ROI & salary potential
- ✓ Consulting / Strategy / Product careers
- ✓ Prestigious brand & alumni network
- ✓ International exchange opportunities
Doesn't match
- ✗ Budget under ₹10L without scholarship/loan
- ✗ Not prepared for CAT
- ✗ Wants a part-time or online MBA