India Today Education Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 18, 2025

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has opened admissions for its new four-year, full-time residential BSc (Hons) programmes in Data Science and Economics for the 2026-27 academic year.

Applications are open now and will close on November 20. Interested candidates can register on the official website, ug.iimb.ac.in.

The programmes will be conducted at IIM Bangalore’s upcoming Jigani campus and offer two degree options, BSc (Hons) in Data Science with a minor in Economics and BSc (Hons) in Economics with a minor in Data Science.

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Each programme will admit 40 students, ensuring small cohort sizes and personalised attention.

ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION PROCESS

Applicants must be 20 years or younger by August 1, 2026, have completed Class 12 with mathematics as a subject, and secured a minimum of 60 percent marks in Class 10 mathematics.

The IIM Bangalore Undergraduate Admissions Test (IIMB UGAT) will be held on December 13, followed by in-person interviews in January 2026.

Final admission offers are expected to be released by February 28, 2026. The programmes, designed under the National Education Policy (NEP), blend academic rigour with experiential learning and real-world application.\

Direct link to apply for IIM Bangalore BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Economics 2026 programme

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) in Data Science programme provides a foundation in stochastic processes, algorithms, data structures, and psychology, integrated with practical business applications.

The curriculum emphasises analytical skills, real-world problem-solving, and hands-on learning through internships, global immersion, and leadership development. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science.

The BSc (Hons) in Economics combines core economic theory, statistical methods, econometrics, and behavioural insights with a Data Science minor.

The course focusses on analytical depth, critical thinking, and professional skill development, supported by internships and international exposure. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics.

Find out more about IIM Bangalore BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Economics 2026 programme

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Published By:

Princy Shukla

Published On:

Oct 18, 2025