IIM Bangalore records 100% summer placements, Google and Microsoft among recruiters

Management consulting dominated IIM Bangalore's 2026–28 summer placements, accounting for 308 offers. All 608 participating students secured offers from 128 organisations, taking the placement record to 100 percent. Technology hiring also doubled, while the median monthly stipend stood at Rs 2 lakh.

In Short

• Bain, BCG and two EY units each made 23 consulting offers
• Finance recruiters delivered 74 offers across 33 participating organisations in total
• Microsoft and Google participated as technology hiring reportedly doubled from last year

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) has recorded 100 percent summer placements for its 2026–28 PGP and PGPBA batches, with all 608 participating students receiving offers from 128 organisations. The placement drive saw strong demand for management consulting roles, which accounted for more than half of the total offers.

The institute also disclosed its stipend figures this year, marking a departure from its usual practice. The median monthly stipend stood at Rs 2 lakh, while the average was Rs 1.95 lakh.

Management consulting remained the leading recruitment segment, with companies making 308 offers through 22 firms. Accenture Strategy emerged as the biggest recruiter, extending 123 offers, matching its record from the previous year.

WHICH SECTORS ATTRACTED THE MOST OFFERS?

Consulting dominated the summer placement season, with Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, EY Global Delivery Services, EY-Parthenon and Kearney among the prominent recruiters. Each of Bain, BCG, EY Global Delivery Services and EY-Parthenon made 23 offers, while Kearney extended 19.

Finance, banking and investments formed another important recruitment segment. A total of 74 offers came from 33 organisations, including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Ajman Bank, Motilal Oswal and PwC India.

Beyond consulting and finance, product management and technology roles also attracted student interest. The recruitment season saw participation from established global companies, major Indian business groups and leading consumer brands.

TECHNOLOGY HIRING DOUBLES. WHO WERE THE RECRUITERS?

Technology recruitment also witnessed a notable increase, with hiring reportedly doubling compared with the previous year. Global technology companies, including Microsoft and Google, featured among the recruiters, reflecting continued demand for management graduates in technology-focused roles.

Legacy recruiters, including global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and prominent Indian conglomerates, also maintained their presence during the placement process.

Commenting on the outcome, Nishant Kumar Verma, Chairperson of Career Development Services (CDS) at IIM Bangalore, said the results reflected students' aptitude, recruiters' continued confidence in the institute and the strong coordination demonstrated by the placement committee.

WHAT DOES THE PLACEMENT SEASON INDICATE?

The latest summer placement figures underline the continued demand for IIM Bangalore graduates across consulting, finance, technology and product management. With all participating students securing offers and the median monthly stipend reaching Rs 2 lakh, the institute has reported a strong outcome for its 2026–28 cohorts.

The growing presence of technology recruiters also points to expanding opportunities for management students beyond traditional consulting and finance roles.

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