Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGPM) 

at IIM Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road

No, IIM Bangalore accepts GMAT/ GRE to provide admission to the EPGP course. Candidates qualifying for any of the two entrance exams can apply for the E-PGP course provided they fulfil the other eligibility criteria as well. The minimum eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
• Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories must have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA
• Applicants who have not pursued any bachelor's degree but completed their CA/ ICWA/ CS after Class 12 are also eligible to apply

IIM Bangalore does not release the official cutoff or score required by the students for admission to its E-MBA programme. Selection is based on multiple parameters such as past academics, work experience, GMAT/GRE score, among other factors. However, as per the official E-MBA brochure of the institute, students who got admission in the 2023-24 batch had a score ranging between 620 and 770 in GMAT. Hence, those with a score ranging between these digits can expect getting a call from IIM-B for E-MBA.

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 prospect after a break and even for fresh graduate who wish to earn a few years experience before going back to pursue a PG degree. And since the duration of these programmes are considerably shorter than full-time MBA courses, managing classes and regular lectures isnt difficult. https://www.shiksha.com/business-management-studies/articles/executive-mba-programmes-offered-by-top-mba-institutes-in-india-blogId-13475

 The total tuition fee for Indian Institute of Management Bangalore's E-MBA programme is INR 23 lakh. The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source and is the total tuition fee. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed IIM Bangalore E-MBA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute. In addition to the course fee, students are also required to pay application fee charges and exam application charges. Hence, the overall cost that the students bear is comparatively higher. Those students finding IIM Bangalore costly can apply for scholarships provided by the college. 

With an average package of INR 33.07 LPA and an NIRF ranking of 2 for its Management courses, E-MBA from IIMs is considered one of the best choices for working professionals who want to improve their knowledge and education level by pursuing a Management degree. Additionally, IIM Bangalore has seen an improving trend in the average package over the years. In 2022, the average package stood at INR 30.09 LPA and INR 26.08 LPA in 2021. 

The list of top recruiters during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements 2024 is presented below:

Company Name	EPGP Offers Made (2024)
Accenture	10
Genpact	8
Nucleus Software	4
Zomato	4
Merilytics	3
Persistent Systems	3
RPG	3
Samsung Electronics	3

The 2023 batch profile of IIM Bangalore Executive MBA course consists a total of 75 students out of which 66 are male and the rest are female candidates. The average work experience of the IIM Bangalore EPGP 2023 batch is 7 years, with a maximum experience of 11 years and minimum of 5 years. Additionally, 15 out of 75 students have an International experience.

The average GMAT score of IIMB EPGP 2023 batch was 694, 760 being the highest and 620 the lowest.

 

Presented below is a comparison between Executive MBA courses at IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta based on the average packages, NIRF ranking trends, and tutition fee:

IIM Name	Average/Median Package	Total Tuition Fee	NIRF Ranking'23
Executive MBA at IIM Bangalore	INR 33.07 LPA	INR 23 lakh	2
Executive MBA at IIM Calcutta	INR 20 LPA - 30.41 LPA	INR 13.5 lakh–INR 31 lakh	3

Note: The fee and salary details mentioned in the above table are sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, are indicative.

Admission to EPGP course is based on  GRE/ GMAT/ IIMB Test scores. Candidates are shortlisted for the WAT and PI round on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam, scholastic achievement and relevant work experience. An intensive one-year residential programme leading to an MBA, admission to this course is provided to students who qualify all the selection rounds. More highlights regarding IIM Bangalore E-MBA admission are as follows:

Particulars	Admission Highlights (2023)
Course duration	1-year
Seat intake*	75
Total fee*	INR 23 lakh
Eligibility criteria	- A graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% aggregate or equivalent for SC/ ST/ PwD). - Those who have not undergone any UG degree but completed their CA/ ICWA/ CS after Class 12 are also eligible. The requirement of minimum percentage marks /CGPA remains the same as mentioned above. - Minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience as of March 31 of the year of admission after completion of graduation - A valid GMAT or GRE score
Selection criteria	Academic record, GMAT/GRE scores, quality of work experience, PI and WAT

A total of 70 offers were made during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements 2024. Further, the number of offers made over the past three years during IIM Bangalore EPGP placements is presented below:

Particulars	EPGP Placement Statistics (2022)	EPGP Placement Statistics (2023)	EPGP Placement Statistics (2024)
Offers made	71	70	70
Batch size	75	75	75
Students opted out	1	2	2