IIBS Bangalore PGDM Program: Fees, Eligibility & Exams, Cutoff, Admission 2026
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About IIBS Bangalore PGDM Program
IIBS Bangalore offers two years Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program at the postgraduate level, approved by NBA and accredited by AICTE, This program is designed to provide essential skills and knowledge to excel in current workplace, by focusing in practical learning. IIBS PGDM program features 18 top job oriented specializations including Marketing, HRM, Finance, IT, AI and many more. Additionally students can get skill based certifications from top industry organizations.
To enroll in this program candidate must have 50% score in graduation and valid entrance exam score card, The overall fee for two year PGDM program at IIBS is INR 9 lakh, with total intakes of 180 students
IIBS Bangalore offers students exceptional opportunity for jobs with certifications from key industry groups and strong placement partnerships to over 3000+ firms. Students may explore other courses offered by the International Institute of Business Studies for MBA/PGDM programs
| Institute Name | |
| Courses offered | Post Graduate Diploma Management (PGDM) |
| Courses Duration | 2 Years |
| Seat breakup | 180 |
| Specializations | 17 (Dual Specializations) |
| Certifications | 60+ |
| Total fee | INR 9.5 Lakh |
| Other Program | IIBS MBA→ |
| Admission Criteria | Bachelor Degree + Entrance exams, followed by GDPI |
| Entrance Exam Accepted | CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT |
| Placement Package | Highest- INR 48 LPA, Average-INR 8.7 LPA |
IIBS Bangalore PGDM Eligibility & Exams
| Course | PGDM |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Entrance Exams | CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
| Application Date | 25 April to 12 May 2026 |
Given below a table with accepted entrance exams with important dates and predictor tools
| Entrance Exam | Date | Predictor |
| CAT | 30 Nov 2025 | CAT College Predictor |
| MAT | 28 Sep 2025 | MAT College Predictor |
| CMAT | 25 Jan 2025 | CMAT College Predictor |
| XAT | 4 Jan 2026 | XAT College Predictor |
IIBS Bangalore PGDM Fees
| Registeration fee | INR 1,00,000 |
| 1st Installment Fee | INR 1,00,000 |
| 2nd Installment Fee | INR 3,00,000 |
| 3rd Installment Fee | INR 2,75,000 |
| 4th Installment Fee | INR 1,75,000 |
| Total Tution fee | INR 9,50,000 |
Additional Fees
IIBS Bangalore PGDM Specialization
In the first year, IIBS' career-focused PGDM curriculum covers business essentials. Students in their second year can choose from five PGDM concentrations as Majors and add Minors according to their career objectives and interests. Majors and Minors allow students to customize their program and build experience in different areas, making them job-ready and flexible. Given below list of PGDM specializations offered by IIBS Bangalore
IIBS Bangalore Additional Certifications
Our objective is to help PGDM students become industry-ready experts and entrepreneurs. To stay current with technology, we give students the ideal platform to build cross-disciplinary skills. IIIBS PGDM approved several Value-Added Certification Programs. To help students learn the subject, industry leaders and trainers lead theory and practical sessions.
IIBS Final School & Add-On Certification
This PGDM program includes 10 IIM Bangalore courses, 12 Harvard Business School courses, and 45+ value-added certificates from major companies and IIBS Finishing School. These certificates prepare you for the competitive job market by teaching you business analysis, economics for managers, advanced Excel skills, and digital marketing.
| Course Name | Duration | Offered by |
|---|---|---|
| Certification in Six-Sigma Green Belt | 3 Months | KPMG |
| Management Accounting for Decision Making | 5 Months | IIM Bangalore |
| Introduction to Marketing Essentials | 4 Months | |
| Customer Relationship Management | 3 Months | |
| Introduction to Corporate Finance | 6 Months | |
| Predictive Analytics | 6 Months | |
| Introduction to Strategic Management | 4 Months | |
| Strategy and Sustainability | 3 Months | |
| Organisation Design for Competitive Advantage | 6 Months | |
| Managerial Economics | 6 Months | |
| Digital Marketing | 4 Months | Google / IIBS |
| Business Analytics | 4 Months | IBM |
| Advanced Excel | 3 Months | IIBS |
| Artificial Intelligence Course | 3 Months | The Scholar |
| Introduction to Investments | 6 Months | IIM Bangalore |
Admission Process
Given below a step of admission at IIBS Bangalore
Online Process:- Visit official University website (https://www.iibsonline.com/), click on apply now
- Fill out your personal information, and pay application charges
- Upload your academic documents.
- Schedule your interview rounds with help of University counselor
- Only shortlisted candidate will receive offer letter
- Pay your required fee amount to secure your seat
IIBS Bangalore Hostel Fees
| Hostel Name | Room Type | Monthly Fees (₹) | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone Urbana | Twin | 15,000 | Boys & Girls |
| Ozone Urbana | Single | 20,000 | Boys & Girls |
| Infinity | Twin | 12,500 | Boys |
| Infinity | Single | 18,000 | Boys |
| Begur Hostel | Triple | 8,000 | Boys & Girls |
| Begur Hostel | Twin | 10,000 | Boys & Girls |
| Begur Hostel | Single | 15,000 | Boys & Girls |
IIBS Bangalore Scholarships
IIBS Bangalore offers several scholarship options to excellent PGDM students for the 2026–2028 batch this includes mertit based, enrance exam based and sports based.
Students with excellent academic performance, leadership skills, and an enthusiasm for management education benefit from these scholarships.
Scholarship Info- Maximum Scholarship for Male Students: ₹1.95 Lakhs
- Maximum Scholarship for Female Students: ₹2.20 Lakhs
- Entrance exam scores, academic merit, and selection performance decide scholarship awards.
Academic Merit Scholarships (2025-27)
| Aggregate Marks (Class X, XII & Graduation) | Scholarship Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| 85% and above | 1,20,000 |
| 80% and above | 1,00,000 |
| 75% and above | 90,000 |
| 70% and above | 80,000 |
| 65% and above | 70,000 |
| 60% and above | 60,000 |
| CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT / IIBSAT 2025–26 | MAT 2025 & 2026 / ATMA 2025 & 2026 | CMAT 2026 | Scholarship Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 percentile above | Overall Score 750 or above | 95 percentile above | 1,00,000 |
| 80 – 84.99 percentile | Overall Score 700 – 749 | 90 – 94.99 percentile | 80,000 |
| 70 – 79.99 percentile | Overall Score 650 – 699 | 80 – 89.99 percentile | 70,000 |
| 60 – 69.99 percentile | Overall Score 600 – 649 | 70 – 79.99 percentile | 60,000 |
IIBS Bangalore Placements
| Highest Package | ₹48 Lakh |
| Average Package | ₹8.7 Lakh |
IIBS Bangalore Top Recruiters 2025
| Arizton | Axis Bank | Digit Insurance | |
| Derby Group | Beyond | Envision |
| Exam | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT (percentile) | 60 | 60 | 60 |