IIM Bangalore PGPEM (weekend MBA) 2027-29 Round 1 applications close on 22 October 2026
Round 1 of IIM Bangalore's two-year weekend MBA for working professionals closes on 22 October. Round 2 opens 24 October.
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IIM Bangalore's Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) is a two-year weekend MBA for working professionals. The official admission page lists the Round 1 application window as June 15 to October 22, 2026. Round 2 runs from October 24, 2026 to January 27, 2027.
You may apply in one round only. Applying in more than one round leads to disqualification.
Eligibility: a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates), and a minimum of six years of full-time work experience as on March 31, 2027, after the bachelor's degree. Internships and part-time work during a programme of study do not count.
You need a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIMB Test score, valid as on the date you submit the application. The IIMB Test is held twice a year, on October 25, 2026 and January 31, 2027, and carries an extra non-refundable test fee of Rs. 1,200. The application fee is Rs. 1,500. Online GMAT or GRE scores from at-home attempts are not accepted for PGPEM 2027-29.
If you are applying through CAT, note that you must indicate in the CAT 2026 application form that you wish to apply for PGPEM at IIMB; those CAT scores are used for the Round 2 application.
Round 1 interviews are scheduled for November 21 and 22 in Bengaluru, with offers and waitlist on December 02, 2026 and the offer acceptance last date on December 11, 2026. IIMB notes that these dates are tentative and subject to change.