Bengaluru, Feb. 15 -- The Lateral and Final Placements for the PGP class of 2017-19 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 488 offers, leading to all 411 students who appeared for placements being placed over two interview days.

Professor Ganesh N Prabhu, Chair, Career Development Services, IIM Bangalore, said: "Sought-after recruiters participated in the final placements with better offers than in the earlier years."

Newton Bishoyi, Student Placement Representative, said: "IIMB has seen a diverse set of new recruiters this time. Strategy consulting and finance continue to be the most sought-after roles followed by general management and marketing."

Consulting companies made 161 offers led by Accenture with 31 offers,...