Compare IIM Bangalore vs KSM Bangalore

It is mandatory to submit the official scorecard or the test-taker copy (if official scorecard has not yet been received) along with the application. 

• Please note that the IIMB PGP code for GMAT is Q9H-KK-49 and for GRE is 1675. Use these codes to have your score sent directly to IIMB. Your official score report from Pearson / GMAC (for GMAT) or ETS (for GRE) will be used for verification using the above codes. This process is mandatory. 

• Note: Online GMAT/GRE score (exam taken at home) will not be accepted for PGP 2026-28.

Step 1- Students must appear for one of the below-mentioned ‘All India Aptitude/Entrance Test (as approved and Directed by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)’ and submit the photocopy of the Score Card along with the filled Application Form.

• CAT
• XAT
• MAT
• KMAT
• GMAT, CMAT, ATMA

Step 2- Group Discussion & Personal Interview (Verification of all the Original Documents & Experience Certificate {if any} at GD & PI Centre)

Step 3- Announcement of Results within 3 working days after the GD & PI round

Step 4- Payment of Fee within 7 working days, after the results are announced

Step 5- Commencement of New Academic Session – Will be Announced later

International applicants are those holding foreign passports (including those of Indian origin). Overseas applicants are those holding Indian passports, but who are not physically present in India on the date of CAT 2025. 

Such applicants must also have resided abroad for at least 18 months in the preceding three years (January 2023 to December 2025). Apart from satisfying the above eligibility, canidates must have the following: •

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (from at least a three year programme) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a recognized university/institute. • A valid GMAT or GRE score - the GMAT or GRE score should be valid as on the date of applicati

• Students with a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible to apply.
• Applicants who are appearing for the final-year degree examination can also apply.
• A student applying to KSM for an MBA must have a valid CAT/GMAT/IIFT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT percentile, which is the All India Aptitude/entrance test (approved by and directed by Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India,) and submit the photocopy of score card along with a filled application form.