IIM Bangalore’s UAT: Provisional Answer Key Released

The IIM Bangalore (IIMB) UGAT (held on December 13, 2025), the provisional answer key, disclosed on December 22, 2025. Applicants need to check out their marks to prepare for the Personal Interview (PI) and the alternative tests. For details, visit ug.iimb.ac.in and IIMB UG Admission 2026 Login.

Consideration Points For Next Steps 

• Verify Response Sheet: Download your response sheet and provisional answer key from the IIMB UG portal.

• Objection Window: Submit any answer key objections by December 25, 2025, 5:00 PM.

• Score Calculation: Estimate your raw score using +1 for correct and - 1/3 for incorrect answers.

• Expected Cutoffs: General category cutoffs are around 42–48 (B.Sc. Economics) and 44–50 (B.Sc. Data Science).

Guideline to prepare for a Personal Interview

• Weightage & Timeline: The PI carries 40% weightage and is scheduled from January 22–31, 2026.

• Core Academics: Revise Class 11–12 basics in Mathematics, Economics, or Computer Science as per your chosen major.

• Self-Awareness: Prepare clear answers for personal questions like your introduction, motivation, and strengths/weaknesses.

• Current Affairs: Stay updated on economic trends, AI developments, and major policy changes.

• Logical Thinking: Practice guesstimates and puzzles to demonstrate structured thinking.

• Preparation Resources: Use mock PI sessions or interview prep batches for expert feedback.

Important Dates to Remember

• Provisional Answer Key Released: December 22, 2025

• Objection Window Closes: December 25, 2025 (5:00 PM)

• Written Test Result/Shortlist: Early January 2026 (expected)

• Personal Interview Window: January 22–31, 2026

• Final Admission Offers Announced: February 28, 2026