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PGDM in Human Resource Management (HRM) at IIBS Bangalore is a 2-year full-time, AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited postgraduate management programme offered at the Airport Campus, Bengaluru. The programme develops expertise in talent management, performance evaluation, employee engagement, HR analytics, labour laws, and organisational behaviour, preparing students for strategic HR leadership roles across industries. Total tuition fees are Rs. 9,50,000 for two years, with a seat intake of 180 students. Accepted entrance exams include CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, NMAT, and IIBSAT. The programme is popular for its industry-aligned curriculum, HR tech training, dual specialisation option, 60+ value-added certifications including those from IIM Bangalore and Harvard Business School, and strong placement support with 3,000+ recruiting companies.

Admissions for the 2026-28 batch are currently open. Applications can be submitted online through the official IIBS website. The batch is expected to commence in July 2026.

KEY POINTS

NBA Accredited and AICTE + AIU Approved programme; AIU approval grants equivalence to an MBA degree.
Dual specialisation structure: HRM as Major with option to add a Minor from 15+ specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, or Business Analytics.
Specialisation curriculum covers Manpower Planning and Recruitment, Employee Relations, Performance Management System, Compensation Management, HR Metrics and Analytics, Team Dynamics, International HR, and Strategic HRM.
Training in HR technology tools including SAP HR, HRIS, People Analytics, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Special focus on HR Analytics using Excel, Power BI, and HR data models for data-driven decision-making.
Mandatory internship at the end of the first year for practical HR experience.
60+ value-added certifications bundled with the programme, including 10 from IIM Bangalore and 12 from Harvard Business School.

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10 Mar, 2026 IIBS Bangalore PG Diploma Human Resource Development Fee structure 2026-28 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 9.95 Lakhs.

08 Mar, 2026 IIBS Bangalore PGDM Admission 2026 is open. Apply Now!

IIBS PGDM HRM Fees

The total tuition fee for the PGDM (Human Resource Management) programme at IIBS Bangalore is Rs. 9,50,000 for two years. In addition to tuition, students are required to pay a one-time registration and processing fee of Rs. 1,00,000 (non-refundable) at the time of admission, along with other charges such as examination fees, library fees, and alumni fees. Hostel accommodation and transportation are optional and charged separately. The fees are payable in four structured instalments as per institute guidelines.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fee (2 Years)	9,50,000
Registration + Processing Fee (One-time, Non-refundable)	1,00,000
Examination Fee (One-time)	10,000
Library and Digital Resources Fee (One-time)	5,000
Alumni Fee (One-time)	6,000
Other Charges (Rs. 12,000 per year x 2)	24,000
Total Fees (Excluding Hostel and Transport)	10,95,000

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Hostel Option	Amount
Ozone Urbana - Twin Sharing	Rs. 15,000 per month (Rs. 1,80,000 per year)
Ozone Urbana - Single	Rs. 20,000 per month (Rs. 2,40,000 per year)
Infinity - Twin Sharing (Boys)	Rs. 12,500 per month
Infinity - Single (Boys)	Rs. 18,000 per month
Begur Hostel - Triple	Rs. 8,000 per month
Begur Hostel - Twin	Rs. 10,000 per month
Begur Hostel - Single	Rs. 15,000 per month

Transportation Fees (Optional)

Distance	Amount
Up to 10 km	Rs. 25,000 per year
11 to 15 km	Rs. 30,000 per year
16 to 20 km	Rs. 35,000 per year
21 to 30 km	Rs. 40,000 per year

Registration fee of Rs. 1,00,000 includes Rs. 50,000 processing fee and is non-refundable.
Fees once paid are not refundable or transferable under any circumstances.
Hostel caution money deposit of Rs. 25,000 is applicable for Ozone Urbana (50% refundable after deduction of maintenance, damages, and painting charges).
The first full year's hostel fees must be paid at the time of admission.
Fee instalment schedule: 1st instalment Rs. 1,00,000 within 30 days of paying registration fee; 2nd instalment Rs. 3,00,000 by 15th June 2026; 3rd instalment Rs. 2,75,000 by 5th February 2027; 4th instalment Rs. 1,75,000 by 5th October 2027.
All applicable government taxes are to be paid by students.

IIBS PGDM HRM Admission 2026

Admissions to the PGDM (Human Resource Management) programme at IIBS Bangalore for the 2026-28 batch are currently open. Shortlisting is based on valid scores from accepted entrance exams, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Final selection is based on the overall profile, entrance exam score, and GD-PI performance. Programme allocation depends on merit, candidate preference, and seat availability.

IIBS Bangalore PGDM Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	Open (Ongoing)
Last Date to Apply for Scholarship	28th February 2026 (for 2026-28 batch)
2nd Fee Instalment Deadline	15th June 2026
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July 2026
3rd Fee Instalment Deadline	5th February 2027
4th Fee Instalment Deadline	5th October 2027

Accepted Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Exam Date	Result Date
CAT 2025	30th November 2025	24th December 2025
XAT 2026	4th January 2026	16th January 2026
CMAT 2026	25th January 2026	13th February 2026
MAT Feb 2026 (PBT)	1st March 2026	14th March 2026
MAT Feb 2026 (CBT)	8th March 2026	18th March 2026

Note: GMAT (valid from Jan 2025 to 18th Jan 2026), ATMA, and IIBSAT scores are also accepted. NMAT is accepted (first attempt only).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates).
Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply.
Valid score in any one of the accepted entrance exams: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, NMAT, or IIBSAT.

Admission Process

Submit the online application form on the official IIBS website.
Shortlisting based on entrance exam score and academic profile.
Attend Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at the IIBS campus.
Receive offer letter based on overall merit and GD-PI performance.
Pay the registration fee of Rs. 1,00,000 to confirm admission.
Pay subsequent instalments as per the fee payment schedule.

IIBS PGDM HRM Scholarships 2026

IIBS Bangalore offers a comprehensive scholarship programme for PGDM students, covering merit-based, entrance exam-based, and special category scholarships. Female students can receive up to Rs. 2.20 lakhs and male students up to Rs. 1.95 lakhs through the combined scholarship schemes. Scholarships are awarded for the full duration of the programme, subject to maintaining 80% attendance each semester.

Academic Merit Scholarships

Academic Aggregate (Class X, XII and Graduation)	Scholarship Amount (Rs.)
85% or above	1,20,000
80% or above	1,00,000
75% or above	90,000
70% or above	80,000
65% or above	70,000
60% or above	60,000

Entrance Exam Scholarships

CAT / XAT / GMAT / IIBSAT Percentile	MAT / ATMA Score	CMAT Percentile	Scholarship Amount (Rs.)
85 percentile or above	750 or above	95 percentile or above	1,00,000
80 to 84.99 percentile	700 to 749	90 to 94.99 percentile	80,000
70 to 79.99 percentile	650 to 699	80 to 89.99 percentile	70,000
60 to 69.99 percentile	600 to 649	70 to 79.99 percentile	60,000

Special Category Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount / Benefit
Smt. B Devi Foundation Scholarship (Girls with 55%+ in graduation)	Rs. 50,000
Siblings Scholarship (Sibling of current student or alumni)	Rs. 1,00,000
Defense and CRPF Personnel Wards	20% waiver on 3rd and 4th instalment fees
Sports / National-State Achievers / Academic Rank Holders	10% exemption on tuition fees
Physically Challenged Candidates	Rs. 30,000
Single Parent Candidates	Rs. 30,000
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Religious Minority	Rs. 15,000 (additional, by Smt. B Devi Educational and Charitable Trust)
Additional Scholarship for All Girl Students	Rs. 25,000 (by Dr Jay Foundation)

In-Programme Academic Awards

Award Name	Amount (Rs.)	Criteria
Jeff Bezos Award	10,000	Topper in 1st Semester
Bernard Arnault Award	10,000	Topper in 2nd Semester
Mark Zuckerberg Award	10,000	Topper in 3rd Semester
Steve Jobs Award	10,000	Topper in 4th Semester
Jack Ma Award	10,000	Topper in 5th Semester
Mukesh Ambani Award	10,000	Topper in 6th Semester

Students are eligible for only one of the best scholarship options if eligible under multiple criteria.
Scholarship seats are limited; students should not claim once seats are filled.
Continuation of scholarship is subject to maintaining 80% attendance every semester.
Students must crack the GD and PI rounds of IIBS in addition to meeting the academic criteria.
Last date to apply for scholarship for the 2026-28 batch: 28th February 2026.

IIBS PGDM HRM Placement 2026

The PGDM programme at IIBS Bangalore has a strong placement record, with the institute providing 100% placement support. For the 2023-25 batch, the highest package recorded was Rs. 59.5 LPA and the average package was Rs. 9.80 LPA. The 2024-26 batch placements are currently in progress, with offers already made at packages ranging from Rs. 10 LPA to Rs. 14 LPA. PGDM HRM graduates are placed in roles such as HR Manager, Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Business Partner, Learning and Development Manager, Employee Relations Manager, HR Analytics Specialist, and Compensation and Benefits Analyst across IT, BFSI, FMCG, manufacturing, consulting, and retail sectors.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	2023-25 Batch	2024-26 Batch (In Progress)
Highest Package	Rs. 59.5 LPA	Rs. 14 LPA (so far)
Average Package	Rs. 9.80 LPA	Data awaited
Number of Recruiting Companies	3,000+	3,000+
Notable Recruiters	Amazon, KPMG, EY, Infosys, Finastra, Publicis Sapient, Axis Bank, OYO, Paytm, Goldman Sachs	Happequity, Jaro Education, Finastra, Firstdoor Realty, Taste of Mom

IIBS Bangalore PG Diploma Human Resource Development Ranking

TOI Ranking

#66 out of 100 in India 2025

#18th in Bangalore

#19 in Karnataka

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IIBS PGDM HRM FAQs

Ques. Is PGDM in HRM at IIBS equivalent to an MBA in Human Resources?

Ans. Yes. The PGDM programme at IIBS Bangalore is AICTE-approved and holds AIU (Association of Indian Universities) approval, which grants it equivalence to an MBA degree. This means the qualification is recognised for employment and higher education purposes in India and abroad, and is treated on par with an MBA in HR by most employers.

Ques. What HR technology tools are taught in the PGDM HRM programme at IIBS?

Ans. The programme includes training in HR technology tools such as SAP HR, HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), People Analytics platforms, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Students also learn data-driven HR decision-making using Excel, Power BI, and basic HR data models, which are increasingly in demand by employers.

Ques. Is there a mandatory internship in the PGDM HRM programme?

Ans. Yes. Internships are a mandatory component of the curriculum, typically conducted at the end of the first year. This allows students to gain practical HR experience in real organisations before their final placements, making them more competitive in the job market.

Ques. Can I pursue PGDM HRM with a dual specialisation at IIBS?

Ans. Yes. IIBS follows a Majors and Minors structure. Students can choose HRM as their Major and add a Minor from other specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, or Business Analytics. This dual specialisation approach is particularly useful for students who want to work as HR Business Partners in specific industry domains.

Ques. What kinds of companies hire PGDM HRM graduates from IIBS Bangalore?

Ans. HR graduates from IIBS are recruited across IT companies (Infosys, TCS, Accenture), BFSI firms (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank), FMCG companies, manufacturing firms, consulting agencies, and HR services companies. The institute has 3,000+ recruiting partners and provides 100% placement support.

Ques. What is the typical starting salary for PGDM HRM graduates from IIBS?

Ans. PGDM HRM graduates typically start at Rs. 5 to 9 LPA in roles such as HR Executive, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or HR Generalist. With experience and progression to roles like HR Business Partner or HR Manager, salaries can reach Rs. 12 to 20 LPA. The 2023-25 batch average package across all PGDM specialisations was Rs. 9.80 LPA.