IIM Bangalore to launch UG courses in Economics and Data Science, application begins…, program fee…

The Indian Institute of Management, one of the best management institutes in India, is all set to launch its undergraduate programs. From August 2026, IIM will offer two full-time four-year UG courses in Economics and Data Science. Both BSc (Hons) in Economics and BSc (Hons) in Data Science will come with a minor degree in Business and another discipline.

These full-time residential courses will be offered in the new Jigani campus – a newly established School of Multidisciplinary Studies. IIM has designed these courses in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP). It aims to provide world-class undergraduate education with strong academic foundations and real-world relevance.

IIM launches UG Courses: Important Dates

  • The application window will be open from September 2025
  • The programs are set to begin from August 2026
  • Initially, the plan is to intake 20 students per program which makes for admissions of 80 students in total. However, the plan is to grow the student intake to 640 by 2031.

IIM launches UG Courses: Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

  • The maximum age limit to apply is set at 20 years for the general category and 22 years for reserved categories as of August 1, 2025
  • Candidates must have cleared Class 12(or equivalent) from a recognized board.
  • Candidates must have studied Maths in Class 12 and should have scored minimum 60%.
  • Candidates must have also scored atleast 60% (overall) in Class 10.
  • Candidates will have to go through a National test and then an interview to get selected.
  • Additionally, the programme fee for both courses is RFs. 8.5 Lakhs per annum.

The curriculum of these two courses will integrate Economics, data science, philosophy, communication, and ethics will be integrated in the curriculum of both these courses, with a special IIM flavor of business education. They aim to establish a strong application-based orientation of all subjects in real life. Additionally, the highlights of the programmes include two internship cycles; an international exchange term offering; a curriculum grounded in context sensitivity, individual transformation, and life competencies; and the option for a three-year exit with a degree. According to the official statement, these undergraduate programmes are designed to offer a distinctive blend of broad exposure and deep expertise.

 

 

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