IIM Bangalore UG Entrance Exam Analysis 2026

11 December, 2025

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This year IIM Bangalore launched UG programs (Honours) in Economics and Data Science for intakes starting August 2026. For the first cohort of this IIM Bangalore UG course, an entrance exam is happening on December 13, 2025. If you’re taking it, you’re part of something unprecedented which signals a major shift in elite management education in India. We’ll be here with complete IIM Bangalore UG exam analysis post exam.

Key Details for the IIM Bangalore UG Courses 2026 Intake:

Exam Date: December 13, 2025 (Saturday).
Exam Format: Online, 120 mins, 60 MCQs (English, Quant/DI, LR).
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Eligibility: 60% in Class 10 & Class 12 Math; Age under 20 (as of Aug 1, 2026).
Application: Closed Nov 20, 2025.
Interviews: Jan 22–31, 2026 (In-person).

IIM Bangalore UG Program 2026 – Overview

Degree Awarded	BSc (Hons.) – Economics / Data Science
Duration	4 Years
Seats (Confirmed)	80 (40 per specialization)
Annual Fees	₹8.50 lakh per year
Program Start	Academic Year 2026–27

Note: This is a 4-year undergraduate degree program offered directly by IIM Bangalore.

IIM Bangalore UG Exam Analysis: Exam Pattern

The IIM-B UG exam pattern is designed to strike a balance between rigorous theory and real-world applications, providing graduates with the kind of grounding that is well-suited for global markets.

The BSc (Hons) in Data Science builds on programming, machine learning, big data work, and statistical modelling, with minors in economics and business that cover areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, marketing, and strategy. The program places a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making for business and policy settings.

The BSc (Hons) in Economics includes economic theory, econometrics, policy studies, and quantitative tools, complemented by minors in data science and business that extend into analytics, visualisation, finance, and operations. Its focus is on economic modelling tailored for digital and business-heavy spaces.

What we will provide after this exam:

✅ Section-wise difficulty analysis – Which section was hardest? What was the expected cutoff?
✅ Student feedback

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