IIBS Bangalore: Admission 2025, Highlights, Courses, Placements & Rankings

IIBS Bangalore (International Institute of Business Studies) is a private institute established in 2008. It is an NAAC ‘A’ Grade and an NBA-accredited business school in Bangalore. The institute is among India's Top 50 as per Non-IIM's B Schools Ranking Survey 2024 by THE ACADEMIC INSIGHTS. The campus is spread over 2 acres and provides various facilities like a well-equipped library, computer labs, hostel accommodation, a cafeteria, a sports complex, Wi-Fi connectivity, an auditorium, and other amenities. International Institute of Business Studies Bangalore offers courses like BBA, BCA, MBA and PGDM. The fees for the flagship MBA course is INR 9,00,000 for two years. For the 2024 batch, IIBS Bangalore’s highest package stood at INR 47 LPA. IIBS Bangalore admissions are based on merit and entrance exams, such as CAT, IIBSAT, XAT, GMAT and NMAT, followed by a personal interview (PI).

CAT 2025 registration started on 1 August, 2025, (10:00 AM), and the window will remain open until 13 September, 2025, (till 5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards between 5 November and 30 November, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 30 November 2025. The results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. The CAT registration fee has been increased to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

XAT 2026 application form has been released on 10 July 2025. XAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 4 January 2026. Eligible candidates can register themselves via online mode, as there is no offline method provided. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur at the University Level. XLRI Jamshedpur organises XAT exam once in every year via online (CBT) mode.

IIBS Bangalore Highlights 2025

IIBS Bangalore Fees 2025

The total fees for the MBA and PGDM programs at IIBS Bangalore is INR 9 lakh (each) for two years. The following table provides an overview of the IIBS Bangalore fee structure:

IIBS Bangalore Course 2025

The courses offered at IIBS Bangalore are BBA, BCA, MBA and PGDM. Candidates must have completed 10+2 to be eligible for UG courses, while PG applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. The institute accepts scores from CAT, IIBSAT, XAT, GMAT and NMAT for MBA/PGDM admissions.

IIBS Bangalore Admission 2025

IIBS Bangalore course admissions are based on merit and entrance exams. The different stages of the admission process are mentioned below:

CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2025 can find complete details about the registration process below:

• Notification Release: The official CAT 2025 notification was released by IIM Kozhikode on July 27, 2025.Registration Start Date: The online registration window opened on August 1, 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: Candidates must complete their registration by 13 September, 2025.

How to Register:

• Registration is online only via the official CAT portal.
• A valid and unique email ID and mobile number are mandatory to begin the registration process.
• Upon registration, candidates will receive a User ID and Password to log in and complete the application form.

Important Guidelines:

• Candidates can fill the form in multiple sessions — progress will be saved automatically.
• Double-check all details before paying the application fee, as no edits will be allowed after payment.
• Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid category certificates during registration. Category changes are not allowed post-registration.

A correction window will be provided after registration closes, but only for limited time.

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• INR. 2200 is the application fee for all candidates.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) is available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

IIBS Bangalore Placements 2025

While the 2025 placement report has not been officially released yet, the IIBS Bangalore Placement data for the year 2024 batch are as follows. The highest salary package offered was INR 47 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 8.70 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are EY, Modesto Tech Solution, Mercedes Benz, Paytm and more.

IIBS Bangalore Ranking 2025

The following table lists the rankings of IIBS Bangalore. While the 2025 ranking is not yet available, the institute was ranked in India's Top 50 Non-IIM's B Schools Ranking Survey by THE ACADEMIC INSIGHTS in 2024.

IIBS Bangalore Vs AIMS Institutes Bangalore Vs United University

The table below presents the comparison of IIBS Bangalore,AIMS Institutes Bangalore and United University based on campus size, fees and placements:

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