IIM Bangalore has welcomed the 2026-28 batch of its flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA). The incoming cohort comprises 618 students—541 in PGP and 77 in PGPBA—making it one of the institute's largest MBA batches to date. The new cohort also marks a significant milestone, with 41% women, the highest female representation in the institute's history.
Beyond the numbers, the batch reflects IIM Bangalore's continued emphasis on academic diversity, prior work experience, and a balanced mix of engineers and non-engineers. Here's a closer look at the latest batch profile.
IIM Bangalore PGP Class of 2028
The flagship MBA (PGP) programme welcomed 541 students this year.
Batch Highlights
- Batch Size: 541
- Female Representation: 42%
- Engineering Background: 67%
- Average Age: 25 years
- Average Work Experience: 27 months
- International Students (via GMAT): 15
- Average GMAT Score: 713
Academic Background
The PGP cohort continues to attract students from a wide range of academic disciplines.
| Discipline | Students* |
| Engineering | 360 |
| Commerce | 97 |
| Science | 39 |
| Arts & Humanities | 38 |
| Law | 3 |
| Others | 3 |
*Based on the latest detailed batch profile available from IIM Bangalore.
Age Profile
| Age Group | Students |
| 19–22 years | 41 |
| 23–25 years | 268 |
| 26–28 years | 209 |
| Above 28 years | 22 |
The average age of the incoming class stands at 25 years, indicating a healthy mix of fresh graduates and professionals with a few years of experience.
Work Experience Distribution
| Experience | Students |
| Freshers | 82 |
| 1–12 months | 53 |
| 13–24 months | 133 |
| 25–36 months | 153 |
| 37–48 months | 84 |
| Above 48 months | 35 |
The largest share of students has 2–3 years of work experience, while the cohort also includes 82 freshers, reflecting IIM Bangalore's preference for a diverse classroom. The institute reports an average work experience of 27 months for the incoming batch.
IIM Bangalore PGPBA Class of 2028
The MBA in Business Analytics admitted 77 students for the 2026-28 batch.
Batch Highlights
- Batch Size: 77
- Female Representation: 34%
- Engineering Background: 78%
- Average Age: 25 years
- Average Work Experience: 27 months
The programme continues to attract candidates with strong quantitative and analytical backgrounds while maintaining diversity across undergraduate disciplines.
Key Takeaways
The 2026-28 batch demonstrates several notable trends:
- 618 students joined the combined PGP and PGPBA programmes.
- 41% women, the highest female representation in IIM Bangalore's history.
- Average age of 25 years and 27 months of work experience, reflecting a strong mix of fresh perspectives and professional experience.
- While engineering remains the dominant academic background, students from commerce, sciences, humanities, law, and other disciplines continue to strengthen classroom diversity.
- The cohort also includes 15 international students admitted through GMAT, with an average GMAT score of 713.
For MBA aspirants, these numbers highlight that IIM Bangalore values much more than test scores. Academic diversity, professional experience, and varied perspectives continue to play an important role in shaping one of India's most competitive MBA classrooms.