Frequently asked questions
What is IIBS Bangalore?
IIBS stands for International Institute of Business Studies, a Bengaluru management institute with its Airport Campus near Bangalore International Airport. It offers PGDM NextGen, PGDM Prime and the MBA Prime Program, with 19+ years of educational excellence and a 9,000+ alumni network.
Is the IIBS PGDM approved and accredited?
Yes. IIBS is approved by AICTE, is NBA accredited, holds NAAC 'A' grade and UGC autonomous status, and its PGDM is recognised by AIU as equivalent to an MBA. IIBS is affiliated with Bengaluru City University, is an AIMA affiliate and a member of AACSB Business Education Alliance and AMDISA.
Does IIBS offer an MBA?
Yes. IIBS offers the MBA Prime Program (July 2027 batch) alongside the PGDM programs. The PGDM (Prime and NextGen) is recognised by AIU as equivalent to an MBA. A 5-year integrated MBA (BBA + MBA / BCA + MBA) is also available after 12th.
Is PGDM equal to MBA?
IIBS's PGDM (Prime and NextGen) is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA. It is a two-year, full-time, AICTE-approved program.
What are the intake dates and seats?
PGDM NextGen has two intakes for 2027-29: the December 2026 batch and the July 2027 batch, with 60 seats each. The MBA Prime Program and PGDM Prime start with the July 2027 batch.
What are the duration and fees?
The PGDM programs are two-year, full-time. For 2027-29 the programme fee is ₹14.45 lakh for PGDM NextGen (₹14,00,000 tuition plus ₹45,000 one-time fees) and ₹11.45 lakh for PGDM Prime (₹11,00,000 plus ₹45,000). MBA Prime fees are shared by the admissions team. Hostel and transport are extra and installment options are available.
What is the eligibility for admission?
PGDM NextGen: a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university with at least 60% in 10th, 12th and graduation, and a CAT 2026 / XAT 2026 score of 60% minimum. MBA Prime and PGDM Prime: the same degree with at least 50% in 10th, 12th and graduation. Final-year graduation students may also apply.
Which entrance scores does IIBS accept?
For direct GD & PI, IIBS accepts CAT, CMAT, XAT and IIBSAT scores for PGDM NextGen, and CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT and ATMA scores for the MBA Prime Program and PGDM Prime. Candidates without a score can take the IIBS Entrance Test (IIBSAT); the demo link is on 5 December 2026 and the online test on 6 December 2026.
What is the difference between PGDM Prime and PGDM NextGen?
PGDM Prime builds management fundamentals with dual specializations from 17 areas. PGDM NextGen is the flagship program with ten industry-linked pathways built on SAP, Oracle, HCLTech, EY, ACCA UK and Bloomberg tools, plus one-to-one mentoring from senior industry leaders.
Are scholarships and education loans available?
Yes. PGDM NextGen offers entrance-exam and academic (Early Bird) scholarships of ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000. MBA / PGDM Prime offers merit scholarships of ₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000 and entrance-exam scholarships of ₹60,000 to ₹1,00,000. Additional awards include achievers and sibling scholarships (₹1,00,000 each), a 15% fee waiver for Defence and CRPF wards, girls' scholarships (₹25,000 + ₹25,000), ₹30,000 for physically challenged and single-parent candidates, and ₹10,000 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/minority candidates. Education loans are available through partner banks and NBFCs.
What are the placement figures at IIBS?
For the PGDM 2025-27 batch, IIBS reports a highest package of ₹72 LPA, an average of ₹14.7 LPA and 60+ pre-placement offers (placements ongoing). The IIBS brochure also lists a PGDM record of ₹62 LPA highest and ₹11.2 LPA average, and an MBA record of ₹58 LPA highest and ₹10.6 LPA average, with package bands of ₹12-25 LPA (NextGen) and ₹8-12 LPA (Prime and MBA). Outcomes vary by individual and employer.
Does IIBS have hostel and transport facilities?
Yes. Separate hostel accommodation with 24-hour security is available (twin sharing ₹1,80,000 or single room ₹2,40,000 for one year) and transportation within 10 km is ₹25,000 per annum. Both are charged separately from tuition.
Where is the IIBS campus located?
IIBS Airport Campus is at #75, Muthugadahalli, Jala Hobli, near Bangalore International Airport, Bangalore - 562157. IIBS also has a corporate office in R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru, and a Delhi campus in Dwarka.