Executive MBA programmes offered by top B-schools in India

Executive MBA programmes offered by top B-schools in India

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Shruti Garg
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Updated on Jan 22, 2025 11:08 IST

Planning to take a break from work life and pursue MBA degree but cannot decide which B-school to apply for? Shiksha brings you a list of the top B-schools which offer executive MBA programmes in India. Read the article to know more.

Executive MBA

Executive MBA

In recent years, the executive mode of Master of Business Administration programme has gained a great amount of significance and popularity among working professionals and people who wish to make it big in the world of business. In a recently conducted survey, it has been revealed that full-time one-year MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA programs have edged out the traditional full-time two-year programme in terms of application growth worldwide.

The global survey report by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) indicates full-time one-year MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA programs appear to be experiencing stronger application growth whereas full-time two-year, part-time, and flexible MBA programs worldwide are indicating declines this year. Executive MBA is suitable for not only working professionals but also for those who want to renew their career prospects after a break and even for fresh graduates who wish to earn a few years’ experience before going back to pursue a PG degree. And since the duration of these programmes is considerably shorter than full-time MBA courses, managing classes and regular lectures isn’t difficult. These MBA programmes are usually conducted over 15 months and offer a flexible schedule for executives and senior professionals.

Exclusively designed to enhance management skills and impart the latest training in the field of management to be at par with the global trends, the EMBA programmes are a necessity today. It not only benefits a working professional in climbing the success ladder in their career but is also of great advantage for entrepreneurs and the self-employed who want to spread their business beyond their immediate circle.

The eligibility criteria for an EMBA programme are Graduation in any discipline and some work experience. Valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/GRE scores are mandatory criteria at some of the Top B-Schools in India.

Q:   Can I give XAT and XGMT both to take admission in XIMB?

A:

XIM University offers various MBA and Master's programs with specific eligibility criteria and admission tests.

1. MBA programs, including Business Management and others, require a bachelor's degree with specific marks and accept scores from exams like XAT, CAT, GMAT, or XGMT.

2. Executive MBA-Business Management requires a bachelor's degree with work experience and similar admission test options.

3. Other post-graduate programs have distinct eligibility criteria.

The last date to apply for most programs is December 8, 2023.

You can apply for multiple programs using a single form and through different admission tests.

Interviews are part of the admission process for shortlisted candidates.

Residences are compulsory for MBA and MMS-BF programs but optional for other post-graduate programs.

XIM University has two campuses near Bhubaneswar.

For specific details, refer to the official Admission Bulletin-2024 on the university website.

The application fee varies based on the number of programme choices and is non-refundable.

You can apply using multiple admission tests, such as XAT and XGMT.

Please visit the official university website for the latest information and application details.

Q:   Which courses are offered by IIMs through CAT?

A:

CAT is the common entrance test for a range of post management courses offered by the Indian Institute of Management. The CAT score is accepted for admission to PGP, MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. and FPM courses.

Here is the list of courses offered by every IIM.

  • IIM Ahmedabad: PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGD-ABA (post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics), PhD
  • IIM Amritsar: MBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, EMBA, PhD
  • IIM Bangalore: PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD
  • IIM Bodh Gaya: PGP, Ph.D. (FPM)
  • IIM Calcutta: MBA, PhD
  • IIM Indore: PGP, PGP-HRM, MSDSM (Master of Science in Data Science and Management), FPM
  • IIM Jammu: MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management, Executive MBA (Blended Mode), Ph.D. (Full-Time Mode), Ph.D. (Part-Time Mode)
  • IIM Kashipur: MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA, EMBAA (Executive Master of Business Administration Analytics), PhD
  • IIM Kozhikode: PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP Kochi, PhD
  • IIM Lucknow: PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-some, PGPWE, PhD
  • IIM Nagpur: MBA, MBA (Executive), Ph.D. (Executive)
  • IIM Raipur: PGP, FPM/PhD, EFPM
  • IIM Ranchi: PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), Ph.D. EPhD
  • IIM Rohtak: PGP, EPGDSM, PhD
  • IIM Sambalpur: MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. Executive PhD
  • IIM Shillong: PGP, PGPEX, MBA (WE), Ph.D. PhDWP
  • IIM Sirmaur: MBA, MBA (T&HM), ExMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics), PhD
  • IIM Tiruchirappalli: PGPM & PGPM-HR, DPM, E-DPM
  • IIM Udaipur: MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, PGDBAWE, PhD
  • IIM Visakhapatnam: PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, Ph.D.

Q:   Which top government MBA colleges in Delhi NCR accept MAT scores?

A:

Hi, The following table presents a list of government MBA institutions in Delhi NCR that consider MAT scores for admission, along with their respective total tuition fees.

Public/Government Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

Delhi School of Management, DTU Admission

INR 3 lakh

Gautam Buddha University Admission

INR 4 lakh

Netaji Subhas University of Technology Admission

INR 2 lakh

J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology

INR 2 lakh

Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida Admission

INR 5 lakh

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

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Top B-schools in India offering Executive MBA

Here's the list of India's top B-schools offering Executive MBA courses, their fees and admission criteria: 

Institute

Programme

Total Fees

Qualifying Exam

Work Exp. required

IIM Ahmedabad

Post Graduate Program for Executives

INR 33 lakh- INR 35 lakh

 

GMAT

Minimum 4-year full-time work experience

Indian School of Business

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals

INR 41.78 lakh

No exam score required

5-12 years of full-time work experience

IIM Bangalore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management

INR 31 lakh to INR 33.96 lakh

 

GMAT/GRE

4-12 years of full-time work experience

IIM Calcutta

Post Graduate Programme for Executives

INR 31 lakh

 

GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Lucknow

Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE)

INR 11 lakh

GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

IIM Indore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management

INR 21.12 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

SP Jain Institute of Management

Post Graduate Executive Management Programme

INR 9.5 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

Great Lakes Institute – Chennai

Post Graduate Executive Program in

Management

INR 12.35 lakh

CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT

Minimum 8 years of full-time work experience

MDI Gurgaon

Executive Post Graduate Programmes

INR 9.73 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT/MDI test

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IMT Ghaziabad

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive)

INR 21.03 lakh

CAT/XAT/GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management

INR 12 lakh

CAT/GMAT/IMI Admission Test

 

Minimum 5 years of full time work experience

XIMB


 

Executive MBA in Business Management

INR 15.20 lakh

XAT/CAT/GMAT/X-GMT

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive)

INR 11.57 lakh

 

CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT

 

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Udaipur

Executive MBA in Global Supply Chain Management

INR 21 lakh

GMAT

Minimum 2.5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Raipur

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executive

INR 9.7 lakh

 

No exam score required

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi

PGDM Executive

INR 13.9 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT/LBSIM Test

Minimum 5 years of full time work experience

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

MBA Executive

INR 6.93 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 3 years of full time work experience

IIM Kozhikode

Executive Post Graduate Programme

INR 13 lakh

CAT/GMAT/EMAT

 

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

IIM Rohtak

Executive Post Graduate Programme

INR 7.50 lakh

CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIM-R MAT

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

IIT Bombay, SJMSOM

 

Executive MBA

INR 36 lakh

GMAT

Minimum 7 years of full-time work experience

FMS, Delhi

MBA Executive Programme

INR 50,000

FMS exam

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Kashipur

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management

INR 7.99 lakh

EMAT

Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience

IIFT, Delhi

Executive Post Graduate Diploma

INR 3.50 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

SDA Bocconi

International Executive Master in Business (IEMB)

INR 15.50 lakh

No exam score required

15 years of experience

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer MBA or PGDM?

A:

Yes, IIM Calcutta offers a two-year residential MBA course in a full-time mode. The selection criteria for this course involve CAT registration, shortlisting based on CAT score, personal interview, writing ability test, points awarded for academic diversity at bachelor's or master's level, and work experience. Moreover, the institute also offers a two-year postgraduate Diploma in business analytics (PGDBA) course. It is a residential course. Candidates seeking admission to this course have to appear for the PGDBA entrance test.

Q:   Does IMI Delhi offer MBA?

A:

Yes, IMI Delhi offers an MBA programme for two years. The eligibility requires a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. Applicants also need to clear XAT or CAT exam. The selection for MBA programme is based on the above mentioned national-level exam scores and the total tuition fee is INR 18.2 lakh.

Q:   Which are the top colleges that accept XAT score for admission?

A:

Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for admission apart from XLRI Jamshedpur. Some of the top colleges are mentioned here: IRMA Anand, IMT Ghaziabad, XIM Bhubaneswar, IMI New Delhi, Great Lakes Chennai, Great Lakes Gurgaon, TAPMI Manipal, GIM Goa, FORE New Delhi, K J Somaiya Mumbai, LBSIM New Delhi, LIBA Chennai, IFMR Chennai, BITS Pilani, IMI Bhubaneswar, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Sri Balaji University Pune, Woxsen University, ISBM Pune, VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore, ISBM Pune, KIIT Bhubaneswar, Alliance School of Business Bangalore, Jaipuria Lucknow, IBA Bangalore, SIES Navi Mumbai, Rajagiri Business School, EDII Ahmedabad, IIMS Pune, NDIM New Delhi, IFIM Colleges, JIMS Rohini Delhi, IMT Hyderabad, SOIL Institute of Management, Vivekanand Business School (VBS), IMS Ghaziabad, Sri University, LM Thapar School of Management, Pune Business School

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer Executive MBA?

A:

Yes, IIM Calcutta offer one-year residential Executive MBA in a full-time mode. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply. Applicants must have a valid GMAT score to get selected. IIM Kolkata MBA Ex course fulfils the criteria to be considered as MBA as per the global rankings viz Financial Times. The admission process involves online registration, shortlisting of students based on GMAT score and academic performance along with other criteria, and finally the personal interview round.

Furthermore, the institute also offer postgraduate programme for executives for visionary leadership in manufacturing.

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Swatej Swain

6 years ago

Why no score required for few colleges like SIBM, IIFT etc???

Reply to Swatej Swain

I have three year work experience am I eligible for MBA Executive ?

Reply to ashtabhujam mishra

Hi Ashtabhujam, Yes, you are eligible. Typically the work exp required is 6 months to 5 yrs. You may check specific eligibility of the colleges of your choice on their respective website.