Indian Institute of Management Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), 2026-2028 : IIMB TEST

Indian Institute of Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), 2026-2028 : IIMB TEST

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore
Bangaluru, Karnataka
Admission to Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), 2026-2028
A two-year weekend programme for working professionals leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree

The Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management leading to: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The PGPEM is a programme designed for working mid-level and senior executives with a minimum of six years of work experience after graduation. Launched in 1998, the programme is rigorous and scheduled on weekends to make it accessible to those who do not want to leave their jobs while pursuing a master’s degree.

Duration: Two-year weekend programme

IIMB TEST 2025-26

The IIMB test can be used by applicants to apply to the PGPEM and PhD programmes at IIM Bangalore. Please visit the Admissions webpage for instructions on how to register for the IIMB test. Applying for PGPEM or PhD does not automatically register a candidate for the IIMB test. Applicant should register for IIMB test and apply separately for PGPEM or PhD through the notified online application (available on our website) within the stipulated last date.

IIMB test dates for admission to PGPEM / Ph.D. 2026 batch

Test 1: October 12, 2025 (Sunday)
Registration deadline: October 08, 2025 (5:00 PM IST)

Test 2: February 01, 2026 (Sunday)
Registration deadline: January 23, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)

Instructions for PGPEM applicants:

Applicants appearing in Test 1 (Oct 12, 2025) and submitting in Round 1 of PGPEM admission will be considered for further process in Round 1 only.
Applicants who plan to submit in Round 2 of PGPEM admission can appear for one/both IIMB tests and submit the application in Round 2. If the applicant chooses to write the IIMB test twice, only the highest score will be considered during admission.
An applicant can apply for PGPEM in one round only. If any applicant is found applying in both rounds, he/she shall be disqualified from both rounds.
If the applicant opts for the first round but is unable to attend the test (for whatever reason), the test fee paid earlier stands forfeited. The applicant if appearing again for the second round IIMB Test should pay the IIMB test fee again.
Registration for the IIMB test will generate a receipt number which the candidates need to enter in the PGPEM programme online application form before submission.
IIMB test score will be used for the internal processing of the application and no test score card shall be issued.

Instructions for PhD applicants:

Applicants can choose to appear in the IIMB test either once or twice. If the applicant chooses to write the IIMB test twice, only the highest score will be considered during admission.
If the applicant opts for the first test but is unable to attend the test (for whatever reason), the test fee paid earlier stands forfeited. The applicant can appear for the second test by paying the test fee again.
Registration for the IIMB test will generate a receipt number which the candidates need to enter in the PhD programme online application form before submission.
IIMB test score will be used for the internal processing of the application and no test score card shall be issued.

Test fee
The IIMB test fee is Rs. 1,200/- for each test and is NON-REFUNDABLE.

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+91 80 2699 3013 / 3017 pgpemadm@iimb.ac.in

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