IBMR Bangalore: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placements & Rankings

Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR Bangalore) is a private institution established in 1999. The institute is recognised by AICTE, UGC, Ministry of HRD, and the Government of India, and is affiliated to Bangalore University. It is awarded India's 1st School to offer Industry Aligned MBA.

IBMR Bangalore provides all facilities like a library with national and international resources, a fully Wi-Fi-enabled campus, digital classrooms, and sports facilities, along with other amenities. It offers courses like MBA+PGDM and MCA+PGPIT. Admissions are based on entrance exams, such as CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, PGCET and KMAT, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI).The fees for the MBA+PGDM course is INR 6,45,750 for two years. IBMR Bangalore also maintains a strong placement record. For the 2024 batch, the highest package offered was INR 9 LPA.

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 was 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.

IBMR Bangalore Highlights 2025

IBMR Bangalore Fees 2025

IBMR Bangalore offers MBA+PGDM and MCA+PGPIT courses. The fee structure ranges from INR 5,45,750 to INR 6,45,000. Below mentioned are the fees for the courses offered at IBMR Bangalore:

IBMR Bangalore Course 2025

IBMR Bangalore offers postgraduate degrees in management. Admission is based on CAT/ XAT / MAT / ATMA / PGCET/ KMAT, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI).

IBMR Bangalore Admission 2025

IBMR Bangalore admissions are done online, followed by entrance exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, PGCET, KMAT), and final selection is on the basis of merit, entrance marks, and group discussions and individual interviews. The different stages of the IBMR Bangalore admission process are tabulated 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 2,200 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) are available.

The following table represents the application fee for various categories:

IBMR Bangalore Placements 2025

The 2025 IBMR Bangalore placement report has not been officially released yet. However, the institute recorded a placement rate of 85% in 2024. Top recruiters includedStandard Chartered, Toyota, Citibank, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Wipro and many more. Every student receives pre-placement training from the 1st semester to the end of the 3rd semester and they are assisted with MCP-based final placement.

IBMR Bangalore Ranking 2025

IBMR Bangalore, or the Institute of Business Management and Research, is ranked among the top management colleges in Bangalore and is placed at 24th position in Delhi-NCR. It's also ranked among the top 100 B-Schools in India by Business Standard.

IBMR Bangalore Vs AIMS Institutes Bangalore Vs IIHMR Delhi

The table below is a comparison of IBMR Bangalore, Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management and IIHMR Delhi:

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