What is the placement timeline and resume freeze at IIM Bangalore?

IIM Bangalore follows a structured two-year placement timeline with SIP recruitment in October-November of PGP-1, summer internships from March-May, and final placements launching Day 0 in November-December of PGP-2. Resume freeze locks approximately 6 weeks before Day 0, typically in late September to early October.

The IIM Bangalore Class 2026 placed 544 students (PGP and PGPBA combined) at ₹34.88 LPA average and ₹32.61 LPA median with 100% placement. The cohort secured 208 PPOs, 22 international offers (highest among IIMs), and attracted 177 recruiters.

The Two-Year Placement Calendar

PGP-1 begins in June with Term 1 academics and club selections. By October-November, SIP recruitment kicks off with case interviews, behavioral rounds, and tech PM technical assessments.

Final SIP offers arrive in November-December, with PGPBA students receiving specific analytics firm offers alongside the broader cohort.

Summer internships run 8 weeks from March to May. PPO notifications arrive between May and July. The 208 PPOs in Class 2026 reflect strong intern-to-full-time conversion rates at firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft.

PGP-2 starts in June-July with final placement preparation intensifying. Resume freeze occurs in late September to early October, locking all student resumes 6 weeks before Day 0.

No modifications are permitted after freeze.

Day 0 launches in November-December when top-tier firms recruit first, followed by Day 1, 2, and 3 placements running December through January. Rolling placements close the cycle from January to March.

Bengaluru Location Impact

IIM B's Bengaluru campus creates distinct recruiter engagement patterns. Tech firms including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Apple maintain large Bengaluru teams that interact with students throughout the year.

This proximity enables pre-SIP informal coffee chats, single-day campus-to-corporate visits, and direct mentorship from senior alumni at Bengaluru tech offices.

Tech PM roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google see particularly active recruitment at IIM B compared to other tier-1 IIMs. The Bengaluru ecosystem advantage compounds during both SIP and final placement cycles.

PGPBA Analytics Track

PGPBA (Business Analytics) candidates participate in a joint but distinct placement process. They target analytics-focused roles at Bain X, BCG GAMMA, McKinsey QuantumBlack, Mastercard analytics, and fintech product analytics teams.

PGPBA has a separate resume freeze aligned with its placement track.

International Placement Window

The 22 international offers in Class 2026 marked the highest among Indian IIMs. International placements run parallel to domestic Day 0, with offers typically extended in December-January.

Recruiting firms include Google Singapore, Bain Singapore, BCG Singapore, Hong Kong investment banking and PE firms, Dubai consulting and finance teams, and US tech roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

Dream Company Policy

Day 0 operates under dream company rules. Accepting a dream offer requires immediate exit from further placement processes. This applies to both domestic and international tracks.

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