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Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore
Admission Open for PGDM 2026-28
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Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore is one of the top PGDM/MBA colleges in Bangalore, one of the top 1% B-schools in India and one among the only 73 out of more than 5000 colleges in India to receive an International Accreditation.
IBA offers two year full-time PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programme. PGDM programme is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Ministry of Education (Govt. of India).
IBA is now a Triple Accreditation Institute - Accredited by NBA, International Accreditation by IACBE (Recognised by CHEA, USA) and SAQS by AMDISA. The PGDM programme is also granted an Equivalence to MBA by AIU.
IBA is the first & the only Indian Business School to become a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Quality Group, formed to bring together high quality institutions involved in the international accreditation & support services of the world.
IBA Bangalore is also chosen among 'Best Education Brands' by The Economic Times for eight consecutive years 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017
World Consulting & Research corporation (WCRC) has certified IBA (process evaluated by KPMG) as one of Asia’s fastest growing Institutes. Media publications like Competition Success Review (CSR), Business India, Dainik Bhaskar among others have consistently ranked IBA amongst the top B-Schools in Bangalore and India. IBA has created a niche for itself in the sea of management institutes through the culture it imbibes in its students. Indus Business Academy in Bangalore is marching on the path to glory.
IBA Bangalore was also chosen as one among the Top Education Brands 2020 (under Category – Excellence and Innovation in Management) at the BW Education Leadership Summit 2020 and got ‘Special Mention’ by the Jury. The Jury consisted of Chairman of AICTE (Govt. of India), Mission Director – Atal Innovation Mission (Govt. of India), MD and CEO, National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC, Govt. of India), Secretary General – AIU (Association of Indian Universities, Govt. of India), Previous Directors of AICTE (Govt. of India), Chairman and Editor-in-Chief (Business World, BW), Governing Council Member, CRIS (Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India) among other eminent personalities.
Students who meet below mentioned criteria (a student will be awarded the best option, if eligible for more than one Criteria)
‘Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Scholarship’: Student/s having aggregate (all subjects) marks of 60% or above in Class X, XII and Graduation, would be awarded a Scholarship of Rs.55,000/-
‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel Memorial Scholarship’: Student/s having aggregate (all subjects) marks of 70% or above in Class X, XII and Graduation, would be awarded a Scholarship of Rs.66,000/-
‘Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Scholarship’: Student/s having aggregate (all subjects) marks of 80% or above in Class X, XII and Graduation, would be awarded a Scholarship of Rs.77,000/-
‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Scholarship’: Student/s having aggregate (all subjects) marks of 60% or above in Class X, XII, Graduation and having percentile/Composite Score as mentioned below in the Entrance Tests would be awarded Scholarships as stated below:
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CAT 2025 / XAT 2026 / GMAT or GRE (after July, 2025)
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MAT 2025 & 2026 / ATMA 2026
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CMAT 2026
(As per format of results published by CMAT) |
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT (Rs.)
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90 percentile or above
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Composite Score of 780 or above
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Above 95 percentile OR AIR 1–499
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1,65,000/-
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85 percentile or above
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Composite Score of 750 or above
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Above 95 percentile OR AIR 1–999
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1,05,000/-
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80 to 84.99 percentile
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Composite Score of 700 to 749
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90 to 94.99 percentile OR AIR 1000–2499
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86,000/-
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70 to 79.99 percentile
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Composite Score of 650 to 699
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80 to 89.99 percentile OR AIR 2500–3999
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75,000/-
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60 to 69.99 percentile
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Composite Score of 600 to 649
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70 to 79.99 percentile OR AIR 4000–4999
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66,000/-
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Amount (Rs.)
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No.
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Criteria
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1st Academic Year
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Mother Teresa Fee – Waiver
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25,000/- to 35,000/-
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10
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Economically weak and need based
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2nd Academic Year
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Tirthankara Mahavira Swami Fee – Waiver
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25,000/- to 35,000/-
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10
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Economically weak and need based
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Indus Business Academy offers a two-year dual specialisations full-time residential PGDM programme across eight specialisations. Candidates will be able to choose the combination from the specializations before the beginning of the third trimester. Check the following table to know more about the Indus Business Academy courses, specialisations and fee structure:
Bachelor’s degree in any field from any statutory University approved by UGC with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved – SC/ST categories) OR Applicants, who are in the final year of Bachelor’s degree, are also eligible to apply.
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Scores of Aptitude Test (list of accepted tests given under Eligibility Criteria)
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20 marks
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Original Score Card will be verified at GD & P.I centre
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Consideration of Bachelor Degree Marks, 12th Standard, 10th Standard Marks & Work Experience / Extra-curricular activities
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35 marks
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10 Marks each for Bachelor Degree, 12th and 10th Standard. 05 marks for Work Experience / Extra-curricular activities
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SOP (Statement of Purpose)
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10 Marks
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Assessment will be done at GD & P.I Center
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Group Discussion or Personal Interview (PI – 1)
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35 marks
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Assessment will be done at GD & P.I Centre
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Personal Interview (P.I.)*
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Total
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100 marks
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*It is necessary for an applicant to clear the Personal Interview round for Admission at IBA.
Please Note:
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Admission Processing Charges (Non-Refundable)
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₹45,000/-
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Security Deposit - Academics (Refundable after completion of the Course)
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₹15,000/-
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PARTICULARS
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AMOUNT(in₹)
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1st Year
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First Installment (As mentioned in Admission Letter & Inclusive of Admission Processing Charges
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1,83,000/-
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Second Installment (by September 01, 2026)
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1,83,000/-
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Third Installment (by December 03, 2026)
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1,83,000/-
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2nd Year
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Fourth Installment (by April 06, 2027)
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1,83,000/-
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Fifth Installment (by August 03, 2027)
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1,77,000/
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Sixth Installment (by December 09, 2027)
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1,74,000/-
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Total (for 2 years)
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10,83,000/-
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*Through Competitive Selection using CAT 2025, XAT 2026, MAT 2025 / 2026, CMAT 2026, ATMA 2026 & State Govt. EntranceTests, GMAT / GRE 2025 / 2026 Scores
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RESIDENTIAL (HOSTEL, MESS & LAUNDRY) CHARGES**
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Annual Residential Registration Charges (Non-Refundable)
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₹6,000/-
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Security Deposit - Residential (Refundable after completion of the Course)
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₹9,000/-
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Categories of Rooms Available
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Ist Academic Year (At the time of Admission) (in ₹)
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IInd Academic Year (by April 06, 2027) (in ₹)
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Triple-Boys Hostel only
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1,41,000/-
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1,20,000/-
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Double-Girls & Boys Hostel
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1,50,000/-
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1,29,000/-
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Double (with attached toilet)-Girls & Boys Hostel
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1,59,000/-
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1,38,000/-
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Single-Girls & Boys Hostel
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1,68,000/-
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1,47,000/-
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Single (with attached toilet)-Girls Hostel only
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1,92,000/-
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1,68,000/-
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** Category of rooms are subject to availability. If a student is asked to leave the course or withdraws from the course before the completion of an academic year, he/she will forfeit the residential charges as per the rules of the Institute.
Note: IBA has separate hostels for boys & girls inside the campus.
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