Frequently Asked Questions
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The FAQ section is subject to change as per the institute’s policy as and when necessary.
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Can candidates challenge the questions after the exam?
Yes, candidates can challenge the questions by paying a fee of Rs. 500/- per question.
What happens if the challenge is accepted?
If the challenge is accepted, the candidate will receive a refund of the fee paid for the challenge, and appropriate actions will be taken from our end.
Will the fee be refunded if the challenge is not accepted?
No, the fee will not be refunded if the challenge is not accepted.
Are physical calculators allowed during the exam?
No, physical calculators are not allowed. However, candidates can access an online calculator during the exam.
When will the applications open for the year 2024-25?
The application link will be active from 15th June 2024 10 AM Onwards.
How and where can I apply to the program?
I have trouble filling/submitting my application form.
For queries and support related to submitting your application, write to dbeadmissions@iimb.ac.in. Please wait for 12 hours for a response.
Can I edit my application form after submitting it?
An application form can be edited till it has been ‘submitted’. The form will be considered as ‘submitted’ only after the application fee payment is made and payment details has been entered into the form and then submitted. Until then, candidates may edit the contents of their application form as they wish.
Once the application fee has been submitted, editing the application form will not be allowed.
Will my application fee be refunded?
No. Application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances. Even if you happen to pay the fee to the bank and fail to submit the application form the fee will not be refunded. Please pay the application fee only if you are sure you intend to take the examination.
What is the IIMB DBE Entrance Test?
The IIMB DBE Entrance Test (Undergraduate Entrance Test) is a computer-based test conducted by IIM Bangalore for admission for the online BBA programme. It tests candidates for:
1. Quantitative Aptitude + Data Interpretation
2. Verbal Ability + Reading Comprehension
3. Logical and Analytical Reasoning
4. General Awareness
Can I take the test at a location of my choice?
It is a computer-based test conducted in specified centres across India. You can select centres that are closest to you.
Where will the test centres be located?
Test centres will be located in various cities to accommodate candidates from different regions.
List of the cities is given below:
Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kota, Srinagar, Mohali, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Belgaum, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Ernakulam, Kollam, Puducherry, Chennai-South, Coimbatore
Madurai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Bhopal, Indore
Do I get to choose the centre or will I be allocated one?
You will get to indicate your preferred location/ test centre in the application.
Can I change my test centre after registration?
A sincere effort will be made to assign you to the centre of your choice on a first come first served basis, but once a centre has been assigned there will be no change.
What happens if I miss the entrance test?
You have to wait for the next announcement of the programme and re-apply in 2025.
Where can I practice for the entrance exam?
Sample questions will be made available. It contains a list of indicative questions similar to ones that may appear in the actual test.Download Sample Questions
What is the duration of the IIMB DBE entrance test?
The duration of the test is 90 minutes. You will be required to answer 60 questions across multiple sections.
How will candidates receive their test results after completing the centre-based exam?
You will receive all updates on your registered E-mail.
Will there be any provision for result verification or re-evaluation?
The answer key will be made available after the results are published. Candidates may request for re-evaluation for a non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 within a stipulated period of time. The fee is refunded if the objection is accepted.
Will there be any sectional cut-off or sectional time limit?
No.
I have more questions related to the entrance test. Who do I contact?
Please write to dbeadmissions@iimb.ac.in
What is the programme fee structure?
The programme fee will be collected term-wise. Detailed information regarding the fee structure can be found in the website: https://dbe.iimb.ac.in/admissions/
What is the mode of payment?
We accept any form of valid payments made through UPI, Debit/Credit card, or Netbanking
Does IIMB provide financial aid/ scholarship for this program?
IIMB is committed to be inclusive in all its educational programmes. We will provide 50% waiver in fees for candidates who qualify for admission from the SC/ST and PWD categories. We will also provide up to 50% scholarship to candidates who qualify for admission from the NC-OBC and EWS categories based on their family income. These waivers will apply for the first year and will be renewed for the subsequent years for candidates who are able to maintain good academic standards in the programme.