IIM Bangalore PGP and PGPBA Class of 2024-26 received 664 offers during the placement process held on 20 March, 2026 , and management consulting remained the biggest driver this year. Management consulting starting salaries 30-45 LPA are reported for domestic roles in the sector.
A total of 596 students were placed in the 2026 cycle. 177 firms took part and 35% of them were first-time recruiters, widening the recruiter mix for students.
Key placement numbers
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Placement Date | 20 March, 2026 |
| Total Offers | 664 |
| Students Placed | 596 |
| Participating Firms | 177 |
| New Recruiters | 35% |
| Consulting Offers | 267 (45%) |
| IT / Product Management | 85 (15%) |
| Finance / Banking | 68 (11%) |
| E‑commerce / Logistics | 57 |
| Manufacturing / Infrastructure | 34 |
| FMCG / Retail | 31 |
| Conglomerates | 30 |
| Healthcare / Education | 20 |
Management consulting starting salaries 30-45 LPA: consulting dominated placements
Consulting accounted for 267 offers , or 45% of the total. Accenture Strategy was the top recruiter, making 101 offers , including roles in technology consulting. This sector continued to pull some of the highest domestic pay packets for fresh MBAs.
Management consulting starting salaries 30-45 LPA — what that means for you
Management consulting roles at premier B‑schools typically command starting salaries in the range of 30 LPA to 45 LPA domestically. If you target consulting, expect intense on‑campus recruitment rounds and multiple case‑based interviews from global and Indian firms.
Other sectors were active too. IT and product management contributed 85 offers (15%) , while finance and banking made 68 offers (11%) . E‑commerce, logistics, manufacturing, FMCG and conglomerates also recruited across function roles.
If you want details on eligibility or official placement policies, check the placement page on the institute website — verify rules on iimb.ac.in before you apply or accept offers.
What’s missing from the public release
The placement figures released focus on offers and sector split. There’s no official breakdown of median or highest salaries by sector, PPO counts, diversity metrics, or a timeline of recruitment rounds in the public summary.