Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM B) is all set to launch its first-ever Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course in Digital Business & Entrepreneurship (DBE).
As something critical to digital business, the program focuses on digital strategies, core business concepts, and creative entrepreneurial approaches to develop tomorrow's leaders in the quickly changing digital world.
It is a one-of-a-kind program in which students will be offered content in an online–asynchronous(recorded content) mode–-but will be examined offline in their nearest centers.
*This sample questions PDF is picked from the official website of IIM Bangalore.
Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director-IIM Bangalore, shares an all-exclusive insight about the program, including the reasons for starting the program and how this helps not just students passing class XII but also working professionals.
With flexibility in learning, hands-on projects and networking opportunities, the program will definitely change the undergraduate education landscape.
The IIM Bangalore BBA in Digital Business Entrepreneurship (DBE) program is particularly beneficial for students who exhibit the following characteristics and aspirations:
The program is designed to sharpen entrepreneurial skills & includes incubation centers to launch & manage successful startups.
Designed to explore & learn how technology is powering digital marketing, e-commerce, data analytics, & more.
Designed to hone skills like, strategic thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
The DBE curriculum offers creative thinking and the tools needed to develop and implement innovative business ideas.
The program offers global exposure via student exchange programs and collaborations.
The DBE program is an excellent pathway to switch to digital business or entrepreneurship
The program equips an individual with understanding and analyzing data to drive business decisions in a digital context.
The program celebrates the unique amalgamation of creativity & business acumen and the curriculum aligns with their core strengths.
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Program Highlights |
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Program Duration |
1 to 6 years |
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Student Intake |
1000 |
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Degree(s) Offered |
Certificate/Diploma/Degree |
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Program Commencement Date |
September 15, 2024 |
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Total Program Fee |
Approximately INR 4.5 lakhs for the 3-year |
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Entrance Test |
IIMB DBE Entrance Test |
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Entrance Test Questions |
60 |
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Entrance Test Duration |
90 minutes |
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Program Mode |
Asynchronous (Recorded Videos) Mode |
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Exit Options |
Following the guidelines of the NEP 2020, students will have exit options available at the end of their first and second years. |
As you read along, we'll look at these information points in detail and leave you with an action plan if you want to take up this course.
Students can exit the 3-year course twice. After 1 year, they get a certificate, after 2 years, a diploma, and upon completion, a degree.
A one-of-a-kind curriculum that perfectly blends the advancements in digital technology with entrepreneurial innovations in the digital space
Focused on providing flexibility, IIM Bangalore's BBA allows the accessibility of recorded lectures, assignments, and course material-anywhere, anytime.
Aims at providing real-world benefits, the curriculum structure incorporates simulations and real-world projects, not just theory lessons.
IIM Bangalore's seasoned academics and professionals with years of experience in entrepreneurship & digital business will administer the program.
Aligning with the ever-evolving digital space, the program aspires to engage its students in a learning process that can last beyond the course.
As the exam is to be conducted for the first time in 2024, the test conducting body, IIM B, is yet to decide on the important dates for the exam.
But as per the official statement, below is the tentative schedule for the IIMB DBE Entrance Test:
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Application Window |
15th June, 2024 – 29th July, 2024 |
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IIMB DBE Entrance Test |
11th Aug 2024 (11:30 PM to 1:00 PM) 17th Aug 2024 (3:30 PM to 05:00 PM) |
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IIMB DBE Entrance Test Result |
Last week of August |
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Offer acceptance - Last date* |
10th September 2024 |
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Withdrawal - Last date* |
10th September 2024 |
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Fee payment window for the first term |
12th September 2024 |
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Program inauguration |
15th September 2024 |
Entering into the IIM Bangalore Online BBA is subject to meeting some criteria. First and foremost criteria involve meeting the eligibility criteria for this course.
The second most important criterion involves writing the IIMB DBE Entrance Test and securing passing marks. As the name suggests, this test is conducted by IIM Bangalore to test students on the required parameters of the program.
This exam will be conducted online and will have 60 questions expanded across 4 diverse sections and are required to be solved in under 90 minutes.
As 2024-2025 will be the inaugural batch for IIM Bangalore Online BBA; the institute has provided a set of sample questions to give students an idea of the questions that will be there in the exam.
Sample QuestionsSimilarly, IIM Bangalore has also given guidelines for the broader syllabus of the exam and you can have a look at it by going through the section below.
In general terms, the IIM B DBE Entrance Test is expected to test a candidate on the following 4 subjects and criteria:
There is no sectional cut-off in this exam.
Currently, the program is open only to Indian Nationals, and the basic eligibility for applying to the program is mentioned in the table below:
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Class |
Eligibility Requirement |
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10th or Equivalent |
Pass Certificate of any recognized Class 10 Board |
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12th or Equivalent |
A minimum of 60 % marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in recognized board exams for general category & NC-OBC & EWS category candidates |
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55% marks or equivalent CGPA for SC, ST & PwD (>=40% disability) candidates. |
Students can apply for IIM Bangalore’s Online BBA Programme online via the online application portal as notified on the IIMB official website(https://www.iimb.ac.in/home).
Candidates must complete the application formalities and remit the prescribed application fee to be considered for further process.
The application form for admission to BBA (DBE) 2024 will be available at dbe.iimb.ac.in (From 15/06/2024 onwards). Please refer to the important dates
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Category |
Fee |
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General/NC-OBC/EWS |
Rs. 3000/- |
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SC / ST / PwD |
Rs. 1500/- |
The application fee has to be paid at the time of application and is non-refundable. Please note that mere fulfillment of the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee admission to the BBA (DBE) program.
Below are the cities in which this entrance test is going to be conducted:
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Patna |
Ranchi |
Bhubaneshwar |
Guwahati |
Kolkata |
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Delhi |
Kanpur |
Lucknow |
Dehradun |
Jaipur |
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Kota |
Srinagar |
Mohali |
Vijayawada |
Vishakhapatnam |
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Belgaun |
Bengaluru |
Mangalore |
Hyderabad |
Ernakulam |
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Kollam |
Puducherry |
Chennai-South |
Coimbatore |
Madurai |
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Ahmedabad |
Mumbai |
Nagpur |
Pune |
Raipur |
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Bhopal |
Indore |
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The first batch of IIM Bangalore BBA will begin in September 2024. According to their official website, IIM Bangalore has released a fee structure for the 3-year program.
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Year |
Course |
Fee |
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Year 1 |
Certificate in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship |
1,25,000 |
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Year 2 |
Diploma in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship |
1,50,000 |
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Year 3 |
BBA Degree in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship |
1,75,000 |
As previously mentioned, students can leave the program in each of the years—so the fee is processed thrice and separately for every year.
Yes, students would get an alumni tag of the prestigious IIM Bangalore after the completion of this program.
No, the 60-question test does not have any sectional cut-off.
IIM Bangalore's Online BBA is a one-of-a-kind program designed to cater to a wide audience. Whether you are a student looking for specialization in digital business and entrepreneurship or a working professional looking for a leap in your career-this program sets you on the right path to succeed in the digital world.
Yes, IIM Bangalore’s Online BBA is a degree program only if you complete the 3-year curriculum of the program.
Following the guidelines of the NEP 2020, students will have exit options available at the end of their first and second years.
In case a student leaves the program after 1st year he/she is awarded a certification in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship, similarly if a student leaves the program after 2nd year, he/she is awarded a diploma, and completion of the program makes you eligible for a degree.
Unlike the IPM course, IIM Bangalore’s Online BBA program is not a dual-degree
program and has no upper age limit for its student intake. IPM is also not an online
course but IIM Bangalore’s BBA is.
Similarly, there are many differences
between an IPM and IIM Bangalore’s Online BBA program.