Major Changes Impacting IIM Bangalore UG Admission 2026-27

Changes in IIMB UG 2026-27 Entrance Test Duration

IIM Bangalore conducts the IIMB UG exam 2026-27 in CBT mode consisting of 60 multiple choice questions for 135 minutes. Earlier, the duration of the exam was 120 minutes. The institute has increased the duration of the exam to attempt maximum questions within the exam time to secure maximum marks.

NIOS Maths Accepted As IIMB UG 2026-27 Entrance Eligibility Requirements

According to the IIM Bangalore UG eligibility criteria 2026-27 changes, students without completing Maths in Class 10 and 12 can apply for Maths in National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to appear for the IIMB UG exam.

Class 10 Mathematics Impact on IIMB UG Entrance Exam 2026-27

Students appearing for the IIM Bangalore UG exam are required to have good scores in Mathematics as the Maths scores are considered for the selection process of admissions. IIMB offers 10% weightage for Mathematics in the shortlisting process and 10% in final selection process.

IIMB UG Entrance Test Syllabus 2026-27

• Mathematics Syllabus – NCERT up to XII grade

• Duration: 135 minutes

• Format: Computer-based Test with 60 multiple-choice questions

• Sections:

a) Quantitative & Data Interpretation (QADI) - (30 questions)

b) Logical Reasoning (LR) - (15 questions)

c) Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - (15 questions)

Changes in IIMB UG Entrance Weightage 2026-27

IIMB has implemented a major change by giving 30% weightage for Logical Reasoning in the IIMB UG exam 2026-27. Earlier, Logical Reasoning was considered as a qualifying component in the IIM Bangalore UG entrance exam. With the implementation of weightage for Logical Reasoning, students must focus on Logical Reasoning during their preparation along with Quantitative Aptitude.

Impact of Shift in IIMB UG Exam Date 2026-27

IIM Bangalore is conducting the IIMB UG 2026-27 exam on November 15 a month earlier compared to the previous year. This move urges students to make their preparation for the IIMB UG earlier. However, candidates can also find time to prepare for IPMAT and other entrance exams.

IIMB UG Selection Process 2026-27

The selection process for IIM Bangalore depends on the candidate's performance in the UG admission test. Detailed IIMB selection process 2026-27 for the 4-years UG courses is as follows:

• Applicants must qualify the IIMB UG admission test.

• Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted for the next step which is the interview round.

• Final selection depends on a cumulative score comprising 60% of the entrance test and 40% of the personal interview.

Qualified candidates will be given offer letters for IIMB UG admission 2026-27. They can accept the offer within the deadline, otherwise seats will be allotted to waiting list candidates and chance for admission will be foregone.

IIMB UG First Shortlist Selection Criteria 2026-27

For candidates in the first shortlist of IIMB UG admission process, a pre-PI (Personal Interview) score is created. The weights for different components at the pre-PI stage are as follows:

• UG Test = 70

• 10th board overall (standardized) score = 15

• 10th board math (standardized) score = 10

• Gender diversity = 5

• The 70 points for UG Test are derived from performance in each of the three sections as follows:

• Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QAD) - 20 points.

• Logical Reasoning (LR) - 30 points

• Verbal ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 20 points

• The gender diversity component is applicable only for computing the pre-PI score and is not used in the next stage.

• Based on the pre-PI score, a certain number of candidates from each category are selected for the next stage of the admission process.

IIMB UG Second Shortlist Selection Criteria 2026-27

The second stage of the admissions process at IIMB consists of a personal interview (PI) in selected cities.

For all the candidates called for interviews, the weights for the parameters at the post-PI stage are as follows:

• 10th board overall (standardized) score = 10

• 10th board math (standardized) score = 10

• UG Test score = 40

• Personal interview = 40