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IIMB UG Admissions Test

IIM Bangalore UG Admissions Test (BSc Hons) · IIM Bangalore (Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies)

Exam 15 NovEconomicsUniversity-specificComputer-based, centre
Coming cycle
—Exam on 15 Nov 2026
Last exam
13 Dec 2025
Pattern
60 Qs120 minutes
English share
25%of the paper
Application fee
₹3,000
Colleges
1accept this exam

Overview

IIMB UG Admissions Test is run by IIM Bangalore (Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies) for admission to Economics programmes. 1 college accepts it: IIM Bangalore – Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies.

Different calendar from other IIM UG tests: the test is held in Nov–Dec of Class XII, not in May. The 2027-intake test is on 15 Nov 2026 and applications have already closed.

Dates 2027 admissions

  1. Applications open
    17 Aug 2026
  2. Last date to apply
    17 Oct 2026

Last cycle (2026)

Applications
14 Oct – 20 Nov 2025
Exam
13 Dec 2025
Result
Interviews Jan 2026; offers by 28 Feb 2026 (~12,000 applied, 453 interviewed, 80 admitted)
Application fee
₹3,000 (Gen/EWS/NC-OBC); ₹1,500 (SC/ST/PwD)

Who can apply

Class XII
No minimum
Class X
60%+
Stream
Any
Maths
Required
Age limit
20 years

Class XII with Mathematics in XI and XII; at least 60% in Class X Mathematics; age ≤ 20 on 1 Aug of the admission year.

Mathematics required in Class XI and XII; ≥60% overall in Class X; pass in Class XII.

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Exam pattern 60 questions · 120 minutes

English ComprehensionQuantitative & Data InterpretationLogical Reasoning
SectionQuestionsMinutesNotes
English Comprehension15—
Quantitative & Data Interpretation30—
Logical Reasoning15—

Marking: MCQ; 1/3 of the question's marks deducted for a wrong answer (reported as +3 / −1) Pattern from IIMB's FAQ. Careers360 reports sectional times of 30/60/30 min and a possible change to 135 min for the 2027 intake; IIMB has not confirmed this.

25%

English & verbal: 15 of 60 questions are English Comprehension

How selection works

Test score → interview shortlist → final composite: test 60% + personal interview 40% (IIMB FAQ). Careers360 reports a more detailed split that also uses Class X marks; this is not official.

Colleges that accept IIMB UG Admissions Test 1 listed

IIMB

IIM Bangalore – Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies

Bengaluru (Jigani campus planned), Karnataka · IIM

Programmes
BSc (Hons) Economics (minors: Data Science, Business Studies) — 4-yr; BSc (Hons) Data Science (minors: Economics, Business Studies) — 4-yr
Seats
80 (40 per major)
Fees
₹8.5 L/yr for Yrs 1–2 (tuition, hostel, exams); mess extra (~₹8–10k/month); need-based scholarships
not published IIMB has not published cutoffs; first batch began 2026

Common questions

When is IIMB UG Admissions Test 2027?

The 2027 exam is scheduled for 15 Nov 2026. Last year's exam was held on 13 Dec 2025.

Who can apply for IIMB UG Admissions Test?

Class XII with Mathematics in XI and XII; at least 60% in Class X Mathematics; age ≤ 20 on 1 Aug of the admission year.

What is the IIMB UG Admissions Test exam pattern?

60 questions, 120 minutes. English Comprehension (15 questions); Quantitative & Data Interpretation (30 questions); Logical Reasoning (15 questions). Marking: MCQ; 1/3 of the question's marks deducted for a wrong answer (reported as +3 / −1)

Which colleges accept IIMB UG Admissions Test?

IIM Bangalore – Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies.

How much English is in IIMB UG Admissions Test?

15 of 60 questions are English Comprehension

How does selection work after IIMB UG Admissions Test?

Test score → interview shortlist → final composite: test 60% + personal interview 40% (IIMB FAQ). Careers360 reports a more detailed split that also uses Class X marks; this is not official.

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