IIM-Bangalore Completes Summer Placements
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) announced the completion of its summer placement process for the 2026-28 cohorts. All 608 participating students secured offers from 128 organizations during the week of October 26-29.
Key Placement Figures
- Total Students Placed: 608
- Number of Organizations Offering Placements: 128
- Median Stipend: ₹2 lakh per month
- Average Stipend: ₹1.95 lakh per month
- Top Recruiter: Accenture Strategy, with 123 offers
Recruiter Participation
The placement season saw strong engagement from a diverse range of recruiters. Consulting firms accounted for 50.7% of all offers, demonstrating their significant interest in IIM-B graduates. Other prominent sectors included finance, product management, sales and marketing, general management, and analytics.
Rise of First-Time Recruiters
According to the placement committee, approximately 40% of the participating organizations were first-time recruiters to IIM-B. This indicates an expanding interest from new companies in attracting talent from the institute.
Dominant Domains
Management Consulting was the most sought-after domain, representing over 50% of the offers. Finance/Investments and Product Management Roles followed closely behind. Legacy recruiters, including established global firms and Indian conglomerates, continued to participate actively in the recruitment process.
Next Steps
Further details regarding specific roles and companies offering placements are expected to be released by IIM-B’s Career Development Services. Interested students and recruiters can monitor the official IIM-B website for updates.
Source: The Hindu. Featured image credit: The Hindu.
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