IIM Bangalore to offer BSc Economics, BSc Data Science at new Jigani campus; applications open in September

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has launched two undergraduate programmes – BSc Honours in Economics with a minor in data science and business and BSc (Hons) in Data Science with a minor in Economics and Business. The announcement was made during a press conference at its Bannerghatta Road campus.

The undergraduate (UG) courses have been launched under the umbrella of the School of Multidisciplinary Studies. IIM Bangalore said that the four-year residential programmes have been designed in accordance with the National Educational Policy (NEP) and will be delivered at the institute’s upcoming campus in Jigani, which is located around 27 kilometers from its main campus.

The curriculum will integrate economics, data science, philosophy, communication, and ethics, with a flavor of business education, to establish a strong application-based orientation, it said.

The UG programmes includes two internship cycles – an international exchange term offering and a curriculum grounded in context sensitivity, individual transformation, and life competencies. Students will also be provided with an option for a three-year exit with a degree.

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Infrastructure and intake

The Institute also shared visual projections of the upcoming Jigani campus. Two new UG courses in sustainability and behavioral sciences will be included at a later time, the institute said.

The application for the inaugural cohort will open in September and the classes for the first batch is scheduled to commence in August 2026. The sanctioned intake for the UG courses is 40 students, bringing the total strength to 8- students per year for the first two years.

“The cohort is projected to grow to 640 students by 2031, in tandem with infrastructure expansion at the Jigani campus. A dedicated faculty pool of 15 members will be initially drawn from leading institutions globally and from IIMB’s existing academic ecosystem,” it said.

IIM Bangalore UG Admission 2025: Eligibility

Prospective students can check the eligibility criteria to get admission in IIM Bangalore for the two UG courses.

Age limit – General category candidates should not be over 20 years and reserved category students should not be over 22 years as of August 1, 2025.

Educational qualification - Students should have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. A 60% aggregate mark in Class 10, and 60% in Class 12 mathematics is mandatory for both majors.

Selection criteria - A national-level entrance test will be conducted for UG admissions at IIMB, followed by an interview round.

The programme fee is set at Rs 8.5 lakh per annum, with financial aid built into the design. “Aid to the extent of 20% in aggregate has already been factored in, and every deserving student will have the opportunity to access financial support,” the IIM Bangalore director stated.