IIM Bangalore UG in Digital Business, Economics & Data Science

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore has opened its doors to young students who have just completed their Class XII. The business school is reputed to transform the narrative of management education for Undergraduate students with the following three programs:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science

Before we talk about these programs in detail, it is important to understand more about IIM Bangalore. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, was established long back in 1973 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Recently built 110-acre land at Jigani especially for UG courses, these programs were designed to revolutionize the management landscape.

BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (DBE), B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics and B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science were established in accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines that focus on multidisciplinary learning, flexibility and skill development. Below Hitbullseye details the course description and curriculum, admission criteria and process, fee structure and career outcomes to prepare students for global challenges in business, technology and economics:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (BBA DBE)

The BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (DBE) is a revolutionary program designed to educate students along the lines of digital economy. In this course, students will be taught along the lines of business management, digital technologies and entrepreneurial strategies, eventually building assets in the world of startups, e-commerce and digital transformation.

Program Structure and Curriculum

It is important to note that this 3-year course is fully online with approximately 120 credits that need to be completed within 6 semesters. Launched on September 16, 2024, the program focuses on building rote knowledge along with practical concepts of case studies, industry interactions and other projects. The table below describes the course themes divided semester-wise:

Year	Semester	Course Themes
Year 1	Semester I	Principles of Management, Digital Technologies, Business Mathematics, Communication Skills
	Semester II	Marketing Management, Financial Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics for Managers
Year 2	Semester III	E-Commerce, Operations Management, Business Statistics, Innovation Management
	Semester IV	Strategic Management, Digital Marketing, Financial Management, Legal Aspects of Business
Year 3	Semester V	Business Analytics, Venture Capital, Elective (e.g. AI in Business)
	Semester VI	Capstone Project, Entrepreneurship Lab, Elective (e.g. Global Digital Strategies)

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Admission Process

Getting into this program is tedious but worth the effort. Students are selected after fulfilling the admission criteria and entering the merit list through the IMB DBE Entrance Test, CUET (UG) General Test (Section III) or JEE Main.

To apply for this program, the student must apply online through the IIM Bangalore DBE portal https://dbe.iimb.ac.in/, submit the required documents and entrance test scores. For more details on the eligibility criteria, refer the table below:

Aspect	BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
Eligibility Criteria	Class X: Pass certificate from any recognized Class X board Class XII: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in recognized board exams
Entrance Exam	IIMB DBE Entrance Test OR CUET (UG) General Test (Section III) scores OR JEE Main scores
Application Timeline	Start: Mid April \| Entrance Test: Late July 20 \| Results: Mid August (tentative)
Application Fee	General/NC-OBC/EWS: ₹3,000 (non-refundable) SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,500 (non-refundable)

Fee Structure

The fee structures for BBA in Digital Business and Entrepreneurship has been divided into three parts. Students can choose to commit to the length of program as per their flexibility:

Year 1 (Certificate)	Year 2 (Diploma)	Year 3 (Degree)
1,25,000 INR	1,50,000 INR	1,75,000 INR

Please note: Fees is subject to change, for official information, check IIM Bangalore’s official website: https://dbe.iimb.ac.in/academics/

Exit Option

BBA DBE has an exit option, giving even further flexibility to its students. This means that an individual enrolled in the program will have an option to leave the program at any concluding year. Year one will facilitate them with a certificate, year two will be granted with a diploma. Finally, Year three will be awarded with a degree.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics

B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics has been structured for young minds who are passionate about learning about economic theory, policy and data-driven decision-making. The program has been designed to train students in economics, econometrics and statistical inference along with establishing a foundation in business learning, preparing graduates for careers in policy analysis, research and consulting.

Program Structure and Curriculum

This four year program with a minor in Data Science comprises 160 credits distributed among 8 semesters. This also means that B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics is a four year long fully residential program that emphasizes analytical depth, global exposure and life-skill development. The official curriculum and subject plan is as follows:

Year	Semester	Course Name
Year 1	Semester I	Programming 1, Probability, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Professional Communication 1, Sports/Yoga
	Semester II	Statistical Inference, Programming 2, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Technical Writing 1, Critical Thinking & Logic
Year 2	Semester III	Stochastic Processes, Data Structures, Numerical Methods and Algorithms, Data Mining and Decision Trees, Econometrics 1, Professional Communication 2, Foundations of Management 1
	Semester IV	Machine Learning, Money and Banking, Econometrics 2, Game Theory, Technical Writing 2, Understanding India & Economy
Year 3	Semester V	Time Series and Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Operations Management, Elective (e.g. Development Economics), Environmental Science, Human Behaviour & Psychology
	Semester VI	Foundations of AI, International Economics, Behavioral Economics, Elective (e.g. Health Economics), Industrial Organization, Indian Constitution Law, Foundations of Management 2
Year 4	Semester VII	Advanced Mathematical Economics, Advanced Econometrics, Building the New Venture, Managerial Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Personal Finance
	Semester VIII	Advanced Microeconomics/Capstone, Advanced Macroeconomics/Capstone, Valuation, Investments, Elective (e.g. Environmental Economics), International Religion, Ethics and Value

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science

B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science has been engineered for students who want to focus on stochastic processes, algorithms, data structures and applied business learning. The program will focus on grooming students for data driven careers in technology, finance, and consulting. This is an interdisciplinary course with equal focus on analytical rigor and professional readiness through internships and global exposure.

Program Structure and Curriculum

Like the previous course, B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science is also a four year program, but with a minor in Economics. This course too has been planned to accommodate 160 credits distributed among 8 semesters. B.Sc. (Hons) in Data Science is a four year long fully residential program. The official curriculum and subject plan is as follows:

Year	Semester	Course Name
Year 1	Semester I	Programming 1, Probability, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Professional Communication 1, Sports/Yoga
	Semester II	Statistical Inference, Programming 2, Linear and Integer Programming, Differential and Difference Equations, Technical Writing 1, Critical Thinking & Logic
Year 2	Semester III	Stochastic Processes, Data Structures, Numerical Methods and Algorithms, Data Mining and Decision Trees, Econometrics 1, Professional Communication 2, Foundations of Management 1
	Semester IV	Machine Learning, Data Dashboards and Storytelling, Econometrics 2, Microeconomics 1, Technical Writing 2, Understanding India & Economy
Year 3	Semester V	Time Series and Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Operations Management, Elective (e.g. Quantitative Risk Management), Environmental Science, Human Behaviour & Psychology
	Semester VI	Foundations of AI, Elective (e.g. Big Data Computing), Behavioral Economics, Game Theory, Macroeconomics 1, Indian Constitution Law, Foundations of Management 2
Year 4	Semester VII	Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Gen AI and Agentic AI, Building the New Venture, Managerial Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Personal Finance
	Semester VIII	Sampling Design and Design of Experiments/Capstone, Nonlinear and Dynamic Programming/Capstone, Valuation, Investments, Elective (e.g. Stochastic Differential Equations), International Religion, Ethics and Value

Admission Process: B.Sc. in Economics & Data Science (Hons.)

Application process for these two programs will begin in October 2025 and the first batch will be welcomed in August 2026. As of now, these two programs will seat 80 students combined and will expand in the years to follow.

To apply for these programs, the student must apply online through the official IIMB admissions portal once the admission window opens. For more details on the eligibility criteria, refer the table below:

Aspect	B.Sc. in Economics & B.Sc. in Data Science (Hons.)
Eligibility Criteria	Age: Applicants must be 20 years or younger. Class X: Minimum of 60% marks in mathematics. Class XII: Successful completion with Mathematics as a mandatory subject.
Entrance Exam	IIMB UG Admissions Test
Application Timeline	Application Window: 10 October–20 November 2025 IIMB UG Admissions Test: 13 December 2025 (Saturday) Interview Window: 22–31 January 2026 (in person) Offer Release: 28 February 2026 Last Date to Accept Offer: 31 March 2026 Release of Waitlist: 15 April 2026
Application Fee	General/EWS/NC-OBC: ₹3,000 (non-refundable) SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,500 (non-refundable)

Fee Structure: B.Sc. in Economics & Data Science (Hons.)

The fee structure for B.Sc. in Economics & Data Science (Hons.) remains uniform for the first two years but increases in the third year as approved by IIMB Board. For more information, refer the table below:

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
8.5 lakh INR	8.5 lakh INR	8.5 lakh INR (w minimal increase)

Please note: Fees is subject to change, for official information, check IIM Bangalore’s official website: https://dbe.iimb.ac.in/academics/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the IIMB DBE Entrance Test syllabus?

A: The IIMB DBE Entrance Test is a computer-based test consisting of four sections: Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Logical and Analytical Reasoning and lastly, General Awareness.

Where can I take the test?

A: It is an in-person test conducted in various cities to accommodate candidates from different regions. As of now, we conduct tests in Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Jaipur, Srinagar, Mohali, Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ernakulam, Chennai-South, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Bhopal and Indore.

Will I have access to the IIMB campus facilities once admitted?

A: No, learners will not have access to the IIMB campus as this is a completely online program.

Will I be able to get in touch with the faculty directly?

A: Yes, students will get numerous opportunities to interact with the faculty directly.

Is there a live session attendance policy?

A: No, as of now there is no live session attendance policy as of now. However, students are strongly encouraged to attend all live sessions conducted as part of the course.

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