IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Admission 2026 Begins; Apply by June 30

IIM Bangalore has opened applications for the third batch of its BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE) programme. The online application window is open until June 30, 2026, at 3 PM through admissions.dbe.iimb.ac.in. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

The BBA (DBE) is a three-year online undergraduate degree designed for learners seeking rigorous management education combined with entrepreneurial thinking and technology skills. The programme has already enrolled over 2,000 learners from 400+ cities across 29 states, with 25.1% from Tier 3 cities, demonstrating its reach beyond metropolitan centres.

The non-refundable application fee is ₹3,000 for General, NC-OBC, and EWS category candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay a reduced fee of ₹1,500. Payment must be completed during the application process to finalize submission.

IIM Bangalore BBA DBE 2026 Important Dates

Candidates can seek admission through three pathways: the IIMB DBE Entrance Test, CUET (UG) General Test scores from 2024-2026, or JEE Main scores from 2024-2026. The IIMB Entrance Test is conducted specifically for this programme at centres across India. Applicants may choose any one pathway based on their preference and available scores.

How to Apply for IIM Bangalore BBA DBE 2026?

• Candidates must visit the official admissions portal and complete the registration process.
• The application requires filling in personal details carefully, ensuring name and date of birth match marksheets exactly.
• After registration, candidates log in and complete the full application form with all required information.

Applicants must upload government-issued photo ID and valid address proof. Category certificates (SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD) must be submitted if applicable, along with Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet. Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet are also mandatory for completing the application.

Cut-off Criteria for IIMB DBE Entrance Test

Cut-off Criteria for CUET (UG) General Test

Cut-off Criteria for JEE Main Scores

The three-year degree programme offers flexible exit options with a Certificate after Year 1 and a Diploma after Year 2. Courses are delivered online asynchronously, while entrance and end-term exams are conducted offline at designated centres across India. Students can pursue the programme as a standalone degree or alongside another educational programme.

IIM Bangalore BBA DBE Fee Structure 2026

Learners must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer to access course materials. Candidates are required to attend the entrance test and end-term exams in person at designated centres across India. Centre allocation details will be provided after registration completion.

What’s Next for Students

IIMB has established mechanisms to support peer learning in an online setting through learning pods and student-led cells. Students participate in city meet-ups and structured engagement activities to build community. Campus Immersion and NOVA Unplugged provide on-campus engagement opportunities for interaction with peers and the IIMB ecosystem.

Candidates interested in pursuing a rigorous online undergraduate degree in digital business and entrepreneurship should apply before June 30, 2026. The entrance test will be conducted on July 26, 2026, with results expected in the first or second week of August. According to Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula, Chairperson of BBA (DBE), the programme seeks motivated learners who value flexibility and are willing to commit to sustained academic effort.

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