The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has announced the launch of two new full-time, four-year undergraduate programmes under its School of Multidisciplinary Studies:

• BSc (Hons) in Economics (with a minor in Data Science and Business)
• BSc (Hons) in Data Science (with a minor in Economics and Business)

These residential programmes will be delivered at IIMB’s upcoming Jigani campus, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).

Eligibility

Age Requirements: As of August 1 2026, applicants must be 20 years or younger.

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Class XII or equivalent from a recognised board.
• Mathematics as a subject in Class XII is mandatory for both majors. Students should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in mathematics in Class X.

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Paper Pattern

Section	Number of Questions	Time Allotted for Each Section
English Comprehension	15	No Sectional Time Limit
Quantitative & Data Interpretation	30
Logical Reasoning	15
Total	60	120 minutes
Mode	Computer Based Test
Negative Marking	1/3rd marks will be deducted for each incorrect response

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Selection Process

The selection process involves two stages:

• Entrance test scores will be used as the primary criterion for the interview short-listing process.
• Final selection is based on a composite score comprising 60% of the entrance test and 40% of the personal interview.

Intake:

• BSc (Hons) in Economics – 40 students
• BSc (Hons) in Data Science – 40 students

Exam Fee: Rs 3000 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC; Rs 1,500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Programme Fee: The annual fee is ₹8.5 lakhs per annum for the first two years (includes tuition, hostel, and exams; mess charges extra approx. ₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month).

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Important Dates (Academic Year 2026-27)

• Application Window: 14 October – 20 November 2025
• IIMB UG Admissions Test: 13 December 2025 (Saturday)
• Interview Window: 22–31 January 2026 (In person)
• Offer Release: 28 February 2026
• Last Date to Accept Offer: 31 March 2026
• Release of Waitlist: 15 April 2026

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