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IIM Bangalore Selection Criteria & Profile Shortlisting (2026)

Official 40% CAT + 50% Academic Profile model (15% 10th, 15% 12th, 10% Grad, 10% WorkEx) and 10% Gender Diversity points breakdown.

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Predict Your IIM Bangalore CallQuestion Bank

IIM Call & Composite Score (CS) Predictor

RTI Calibrated

Official composite formulas for IIM A, B, C, L, K, I, FMS Delhi & CAP New IIMs.

Quick Archetype Presets (1-Click Test):
Safe Call Zone
6 IIMs
Borderline Zone
0 IIMs
Reach Target
3 IIMs
Profile Strength Gauge
Moderate Profile
5.5/ 10
Academics
9.3/10
Work-Ex
2.8/10
Diversity
+0 pts
Candidate Demographics
GEM (General Engineer Male)
Academic Records
Board & Degree %
Class 10th Board Marks
%
55%80% (Max Cal Pts)90% (Max Indore Pts)100%
Class 12th Board Marks
%
55%80% (Max Cal Pts)100%
Class 12th Stream (Kozhikode & Ahmedabad Criteria)
Undergraduate Degree (Graduation)
%
50%75% (Strong GPA)85%+ (Gold Tier)
Work Experience (Full-Time)
Months
0m (Fresher)12–36m (Optimal Sweet Spot)48m+
Prime bracket: You earn maximum work-ex bonus points (~3 pts) across IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, and Bangalore.
Your CAT Percentile Target
%ile
Institute Call Feasibility (9 Institutes)
IIMB

IIM Bangalore

🎯 Focus InstituteReach / Difficult
Est. CS: 75.7 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 72
Target CAT Needed
~99.4%ile
Interview Call Probability16%
Official Formula Audit & Component Breakdown
CAT Score (40%)39.4 / 40
98.5%ile equivalent
Class 10th (15%)13.2 / 15
88% board score
Class 12th (15%)12.8 / 15
85% board score
Graduation (10%)7.6 / 10
76% undergrad
Work Experience (10%)2.8 / 10
18 months experience
Gender Diversity (10%)0 / 10
Nil
Admissions Insight: IIM Bangalore is the most profile-heavy IIM in India (50% profile + 10% gender). Candidates with 2–3 years work-ex and 90%+ academics can secure calls from 97.5%ile.
IIMC

IIM Calcutta

Safe Call
Est. CS: 61.8 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 52.8
Target CAT Needed
~90.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability98%
IIML

IIM Lucknow

Safe Call
Est. CS: 56 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 48.6
Target CAT Needed
~90.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability98%
IIMK

IIM Kozhikode

Safe Call
Est. CS: 65.1 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 61.4
Target CAT Needed
~95.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability97%
IIMI

IIM Indore

Safe Call
Est. CS: 76.3 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 68.5
Target CAT Needed
~70.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability98%
FMS

FMS Delhi

Reach / Difficult
Est. CS: 71.6 / 105•RTI Cutoff: 99.2
Target CAT Needed
~99.2%ile
Interview Call Probability16%
CAP

New IIMs (CAP - 10 IIMs)

Safe Call
Est. CS: 55.7 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 92
Target CAT Needed
~92.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability99%
IIMA

IIM Ahmedabad

Reach / Difficult
Est. CS: 24 / 30•RTI Cutoff: 24
Target CAT Needed
~99.6%ile
Interview Call Probability14%
SPJIMR

SPJIMR Mumbai

Safe Call
Est. CS: 88.5 / 100•RTI Cutoff: 75
Target CAT Needed
~85.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability90%

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Frequently Asked Questions About IIM Shortlisting & Composite Scores

Understand 10th/12th academic thresholds, diversity formulas, and work experience scaling

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Executive Briefing & Key Takeaways

Official Benchmark & Strategic Decision Snapshot

Verified 2026 Intelligence
Stage 1 CAT Weight
40% CAT Score
Lowest in BLACKI IIMs
Profile Weightage
50% Total
15% 10th • 15% 12th • 10% Grad • 10% WorkEx
Gender Diversity
10% Bonus Points
For Female Candidates
Work Ex Scoring
Max 10 Points
Optimal at 36 Months
Profile Heavy Shortlist

IIM Bangalore places 50% weight on past academics and work experience. Consistent 90%+ in 10th/12th with 2+ years experience can secure calls at 97.5%ile.

Work Experience Scoring Formula

Points are calculated as `min(10, (months - 12) / 24 * 10)` for candidates with 12 to 36 months of full-time professional experience.

Sectional Consistency Rule

Requires minimum 80%ile in QA, 80%ile in DILR, and 85%ile in VARC for General category consideration.

Key Facts & Action Items

1
Stage 1 Composite Score: 40% CAT + 15% 10th + 15% 12th + 10% Grad + 10% WorkEx + 10% Gender Diversity
2
Minimum Sectional Cutoffs: 85%ile VARC, 80%ile DILR, 80%ile QA (85%ile overall)
3
Work Experience Peak: 36 months earns maximum 10 points; quality of work is further audited in PI
4
Gender Diversity: 2 bonus points in stage 1 and 2 points in final selection for women applicants
5
Stage 2 Final Selection: 25% CAT + 35% PI + 10% WAT + 10% 10th + 10% 12th + 5% Grad + 5% WorkEx

IIM Bangalore Work Experience Points Curve (10 Marks Linear Model)

Work Experience DurationWork-Ex Points AwardedIIMB Shortlisting Impact
< 12 Months (Freshers)0.0 / 10 PointsRequires 99.7+ CAT score to compensate for 10 lost profile points
18 Months (1.5 Years)2.5 / 10 PointsModerate advantage; competitive with 99.2+ percentile
24 Months (2.0 Years)5.0 / 10 PointsStrong profile buffer; call threshold drops to 98.5+ percentile
36 Months (3.0 Years)10.0 / 10 Points (Max)Maximum work experience points; safe calls from 97.5+ percentile
> 36 Months10.0 / 10 Points (Flat)Max points capped at 10; quality evaluated in personal interview

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can freshers get into IIM Bangalore?

Yes, but freshers must have exceptional academic records (95%+ in 10th/12th/Graduation) and a 99.5+ CAT percentile to compensate for the 10 work experience points.

What is the minimum sectional cutoff for IIM Bangalore?

For General category: 85 percentile in VARC, 80 percentile in DILR, and 80 percentile in QA, with an 85 percentile overall aggregate minimum.

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