IIM Bangalore EPGP: Who the One-Year MBA Is Designed For
The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is IIM Bangalore's one-year, full-time residential MBA for experienced professionals. For 2027-28, IIMB requires at least five years of full-time work experience after completing a bachelor's degree. The programme is therefore structurally different from the two-year PGP: applicants are expected to bring substantial professional experience into an accelerated MBA environment.
IIM Bangalore EPGP Eligibility 2027-28
IIMB's current 2027-28 admission process gives a clear three-part eligibility test: academic qualification, qualifying work experience and a valid standardized test score.
Academic eligibility
| Requirement | 2027-28 criterion |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. |
| SC / ST / PwD | At least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA. |
| Professional qualification route | Applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree but completed CA/ICWA/CS after Class XII may also apply, subject to IIMB's stated minimum percentage/CGPA requirement. |
| Work experience | Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience after bachelor's degree, calculated as on March 31, 2027. IIMB says less than 12 years is preferable. |
| Test | Valid GMAT or GRE score on the application date for the relevant round. |
What work experience counts?
The requirement is specifically full-time work experience after completion of the bachelor's degree. Applicants should document joining dates and employment history through work-experience letters and/or first and last payslips as required by IIMB. The admissions page also requires a statement of purpose and two online reference letters.
Documents required
- SSC, HSC and bachelor's degree transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- GMAT/GRE scorecard
- Statement of purpose describing achievements and future goals
- Work-experience letters / first and last payslips showing joining date
- Applicable category or disability certificates
IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission Process 2027-28
The EPGP selection process is conducted in two rounds. Candidates may apply in either Round 1 or Round 2, but IIMB states that applicants should apply in only one round.
EPGP 2027-28 application schedule
| Milestone | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Application window | 15 Jun – 17 Aug 2026, 5 PM IST | 19 Aug – 25 Nov 2026, 5 PM IST |
| Application fee | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Interviews | 5–6 Sep 2026 | 12–13 Dec 2026 |
| Offers / waitlist | 21 Sep 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 |
| Offer acceptance deadline | 1 Oct 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 |
IIMB marks these dates as tentative and says the admission procedure is specific to the 2027-28 cycle.
IIM Bangalore EPGP GMAT/GRE & Selection Criteria
IIMB does not publish a single fixed GMAT or GRE percentile cutoff for EPGP 2027-28 on its current admission process page. Instead, the standardized test score is one component of a broader composite evaluation.
What the final evaluation considers
| Selection factor | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Academic track record | Assesses the candidate's academic foundation. |
| GMAT / GRE | Standardized test performance contributes to the composite score. |
| Quality of work experience | Relevant professional impact and experience quality matter beyond simply counting years. |
| Writing Ability Test | Evaluates written reasoning and communication in the selection stage. |
| Interview | Assesses fit, goals, experience and potential for success in management. |
IIM Bangalore EPGP Fees 2027: Latest Published Fee & Scholarships
The 2027-28 fee has not been published on the current EPGP fee page. IIMB's latest published fee reference is for 2026-27, so it should not be presented as the confirmed 2027-28 fee.
| Component | 2026-27 published amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | ₹26,50,000 |
| Accommodation charges | ₹80,000 with IIMB hostel accommodation; not applicable under the listed no-accommodation option |
| International immersion | ₹5,50,000 indicative amount |
| Refundable deposit | ₹25,000 with accommodation / ₹20,000 without accommodation |
| Hostel mess | ₹63,000 under the accommodation option |
| Total published reference | ₹33.68 lakh with hostel accommodation / ₹32.20 lakh without accommodation |
IIMB states that tuition covers tuition, course material, computing and networking, library, alumni association, student activities and career counselling. The international immersion amount is indicative and is restricted to actual expenditure on travel, accommodation and course fees at the foreign university.
EPGP scholarships
| Scholarship | Officially published support |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | ₹8 lakh tuition waiver for top rank holders in each admissions round; 12 scholarships. |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | ₹6 lakh for select diversity-group students; 7 scholarships. |
| Merit Scholarship during programme | ₹4 lakh for the top five students based on CGPA after the second term, subject to stated conditions. |
IIM Bangalore EPGP Curriculum & International Immersion
The one-year EPGP is built for experienced professionals, so the curriculum is delivered at an accelerated pace. IIMB describes the programme as a rigorous MBA experience and the international immersion component is compulsory.
What students study
The curriculum covers the major management functions through core and elective learning, with emphasis on applying management concepts to complex organisational situations. Students should expect a high-intensity schedule because the programme compresses a broad MBA experience into one academic year.
International immersion
The international immersion is a compulsory component of EPGP. It adds an international business-learning experience and is separately charged in the published fee structure.
Who benefits most from the format?
Professionals with clear career goals, substantial work context and an ability to translate classroom frameworks into organisational decisions are likely to benefit more from the accelerated format than candidates who are still exploring their career direction.
IIM Bangalore EPGP Placements 2026: Year-wise Official Statistics & Analysis
IIM Bangalore's official Placement Report 2026 provides programme-specific EPGP outcomes for the 2025-26 placement cycle. This is the latest official placement dataset used here.
2025-26 sector-wise placement mix
| Industry | Share |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 50% |
| IT Technology / Products | 24% |
| Finance / Banking / Investments | 10% |
| Healthcare | 3% |
| Automobile | 3% |
| Computers / Electronics / Manufacturing | 3% |
| IT Software / Analytics / Product Management | 3% |
| E-commerce / Payments / Telecom | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Placement analysis for prospective applicants
The 2025-26 report shows a strong concentration in consulting and technology/product-oriented careers, together accounting for 74% of the reported sector mix. Finance, banking and investments contribute another 10%. This makes EPGP particularly relevant for experienced professionals targeting consulting, technology transformation, product, analytics or senior business roles.
IIMB's report lists recruiters including Accenture, Genpact, HSBC, Infosys, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, Flipkart, Samsung, Persistent, TVS and Upgrad. The report should be read as EPGP-specific; the PGP/PGPBA placement statistics are not interchangeable with EPGP.
IIMB's current EPGP placement page provides placement brochures for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and placement statistics for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020. Where programme-specific numerical values were not available in the current accessible source, this page does not invent a historical salary or placement figure.
Who Should Apply for IIM Bangalore EPGP?
Strong fit if you
- Have at least five years of post-graduation full-time experience and want a one-year MBA.
- Want to move toward consulting, technology/product, strategy, finance or senior management.
- Can articulate a clear career goal and show progression or impact in your professional experience.
- Want an intensive residential MBA with compulsory international immersion.
Think carefully if you
- Have less than five years of qualifying work experience.
- Want a two-year MBA with a longer internship and exploration period.
- Are applying mainly because of the IIMB brand without a defined post-MBA objective.
- Need a distance or part-time format; EPGP is full-time and residential.
Frequently Asked Questions About IIM Bangalore EPGP
What is IIM Bangalore EPGP?
EPGP is IIM Bangalore's one-year full-time residential MBA for experienced professionals.
What is the IIM Bangalore EPGP eligibility for 2027-28?
A bachelor's degree with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA is required, 45% for SC, ST and PwD applicants, along with at least five years of full-time work experience after graduation as on March 31, 2027 and a valid GMAT or GRE score.
Does IIM Bangalore EPGP accept CAT?
No. The 2027-28 EPGP admission process requires a valid GMAT or GRE score.
What is the IIM Bangalore EPGP GMAT cutoff?
IIMB does not publish a single fixed GMAT cutoff on the current 2027-28 admission process page. GMAT/GRE is evaluated as part of a composite selection process.
What is the latest IIM Bangalore EPGP fee?
The latest published 2026-27 reference is ₹26.5 lakh tuition, with additional international immersion, accommodation, mess and deposit components. The confirmed 2027-28 fee should be checked when IIMB publishes it.
What was the EPGP average salary in 2025-26?
IIMB's 2026 placement report records an average salary of ₹37.10 lakh and median salary of ₹36.50 lakh for EPGP 2025-26.
Official IIM Bangalore EPGP Resources
This page uses IIM Bangalore's official admission, programme, fee and placement sources. Admission dates and fees are subject to change; applicants should verify the official IIMB documents for their application cycle.