IBA Bangalore - Indus Business Academy

Established under the aegis of Arihant Education and Research Foundation, Indus Business Academy Bangalore is a private institution established in the year 2001. The institute is also known as IBA Bangalore. Indus Business Academy Bangalore has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi. The institute has also been approved by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Quality Group. IBA Bangalore has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation. The college campus covers an area of 8.5 acres. 

The institute offers a total of three courses at the PG level - P.G.D.M, P.G.D.M General and P.G.D.M International Business. The P.G.D.M programme of IBA Bangalore has accorded equivalence with M.B.A. degree by the Associations of Indian Universities (AIU). The institute has collaborations with various academic institutions and organisations across the world such as Freiburg University, Germany; Stockholm University, Sweden; Curtin University, Australia; Retailers Association of India; Association of Indian Management Schools; Indian Society for Training & Development; Bangalore Chambers of Industry & Commerce, etc. 

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IBA Bangalore Location

The institute is located at Lakshmipura, Thataguni Post, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru in Karnataka. Kengeri Railway Station is approximately 12 km away from the college campus. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is approximately 61 km away from IBA Bangalore. The nearest bus depot - BMTC Bus Depot- 33 is around 11 km away from the institute. Candidates can take an auto or book a cab to reach the college campus. 

IBA Bangalore Accreditation

• Indus Business Academy Bangalore has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation.

IBA Bangalore Collaborations

• Freiburg University, Germany 

• Stockholm University, Sweden 

• Friedrich Schiller University, Germany 

• Association of Indian Management Scholars, USA 

• Dhyana Pura University, Bali, 

• Indonesia Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthana (SVYASA ), Bangalore 

• University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 

• South Gujarat University, Gujarat 

• Griffith University, Queensland, Australia 

• Banasthali Vidyapith University, Vanasthali 

• Goa University, Goa 

• Curtin University, Australia 

• Zurich University of Applied Science, Switzerland 

• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 

• Academy of Indian Marketing, Bangalore 

• European Retail Academy, Germany 

• Indian Society for Training & Development 

• National HRD Network India Retail Forum 

• Bangalore Chambers of Industry & Commerce Management 

• Teachers Consortium-Global Association of Indian Management Schools 

• Retailers Association of India Franchising Association of India 

• National Entrepreneurship Network Executive Recruiters Association 

• Institute of HRD Higher Education Forum 

• Confederation of Indian Industry 

• The Global Compact Network India 

• Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India 

• Information Systems Audit and Control 

• Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai 

IBA Bangalore Notable Alumni

IBA Bangalore Clubs

In order to encourage student’s participation in extracurricular activities, there are various IBA Bangalore clubs that organise various activities and events throughout the year.  Students can be a part of these Indus Business Academy Bangalore clubs as per their interest and enhance their skills and showcase their talents. The various IBA Bangalore clubs have been listed below:

• Barcodes –  The Retail Club

• Navigator – The Finance Club

• Cosmos – The Business Quiz Club

• Infinit – The IT Club

• Hunterz Ignite – The Marketing Club

• Spandan – The HR Club

• Dolphins – The Communications Club

• OM – The Operations Club

IBA Bangalore Facilities

There are various IBA Bangalore facilities available for the students. The campus is spread over 5 acres of land and has academic, residential and recreational facilities for the students. The institute provides accommodation facilities for boys and girls and has separate hostels for them. The hostels have all the basic utilities with round-the-clock security. A gym is present within the campus premises that can be used for the physical workout of the students. Indus Business Academy Bangalore facilities include a library that has an enriched collection of books, magazines, reference books and various national and international journals. Sports enthusiasts of the institute can take part in various sports such as cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and carrom. The campus has a total of two auditoriums with a seating capacity of over 300 and 100 people respectively. Banks, medical facility, IT infrastructure, classrooms, etc. are some other IBA Bangalore facilities. 

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IBA Bangalore Courses

There a total of 3 IBA Bangalore courses - P.G.D.M, P.G.D.M General and P.G.D.M International Business are offered at the PG level. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% in aggregate are eligible to apply for Indus Business Academy Bangalore courses. 

IBA Bangalore Courses, Fees and Eligibility

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IBA Bangalore Admission

Admission at IBA Bangalore is offered to P.G.D.M, P.G.D.M General and P.G.D.M International Business. As per the IBA Bangalore admission criteria one should have a valid score in CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT/GRE/GATE or State Government Entrance Test. GD and PI are conducted by the institute as a part of the admission process. The step by step Indus Business Academy Bangalore admission process has been given here in details:

Indus Business Academy Bangalore Admission Process 

• Obtain a valid score in CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT/GATE/GRE or State Government Entrance Test.

• Submit the IBA Bangalore application form along with a Statement of Purpose (SOP). 

• Appear for group discussion and personal interview.

• Final selection is based on marks secured in the entrance test, academic performance, work experience, participation in extracurricular activities, SOP and performance in the GD and PI.

• Selected candidates have to pay the IBA Bangalore fees and get the documents verified.

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IBA Bangalore Scholarship

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Scholarship, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Scholarship, Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel Memorial Scholarship, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Scholarship and Shri B.M.L Jain Memorial Special Scholarship are the various Indus Business Academy Bangalore scholarships that can be availed by the students. These scholarships are offered either on the basis of the merit of the qualifying exam or on the basis of marks obtained in exams such as CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/MAT/ATMA/CMAT.

Indus Business Academy Cutoff

The institute cutoff is the minimum marks required to be eligible for admission to P.G.D.M programmes. IBA Bangalore cutoff is the mimimum marks that candidates must score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA. The college releases cutoff on its official website. IBA Bangalore cutoff is different for each entrance exam. 

IBA Bangalore Placement

Students are provided employment opportunities through IBA Bangalore placement drive that is conducted every year. The placement team coordinates all the activities related to Indus Business Academy Bangalore placements and organises several training programmes for the students so that they develop the requisite skills. Indus Business Academy placement highlights for 2020 along with its recruiters have been tabulated below:

IBA Bangalore Placement 2020

IBA Bangalore Recruiters

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