Courses offered by IIMs - MBA, PGP, EPG, PGP-FABM, PDGHRM, PGPPM, etc.
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IIMs offer over 100 management courses at Post Graduate, Executive and Doctoral levels as well as part-time and certificate courses. Being the top ranked B-schools, the IIMs provide best training and placements in the field of management.Take a look at all IIM courses below.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) as the flagship programme in all its 21 institutes. The PGP offered by the IIMs was renamed as MBA degree programmes after the IIM Bill was passed in the Parliament in 2018. The full-time MBA or the PGP programmes are the most sought after IIM courses as over 2 lakh candidates apply for them every year. Admission to full time MBA at IIMs is through CAT exam, which is held in November. CAT 2024 was held on November 24, 2024. So it is time now to check out all about IIM courses.
Apart from PGP/MBA courses, the IIMs offers a range of Executive MBA, One-Year Diploma, PhD, BPGP and Certificate programmes. In fact, the IIMs offer over 100 management courses at Post Graduate, Executive and Doctoral levels and various other part-time and certificate courses.
Q: Which courses are offered by IIMs through CAT?
Q: Does IIM Kashipur offers Executive MBA?
Yes, IIM Kashipur offers a two-year full time Executive MBA Programme. IIM Kashipur Executive MBA programme is specially curated for working professionals. The programme will be conducted in blended mode (offline + online).
Candidates willing to pursue executive MBA programme at IIM Kashipur must have a valid CAT/ GMAT score (last two years), for candidates who haven’t appeared in CAT or GMAT must take the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) conducted by IIM Kashipur and 3 year of work experience.
Candidates having a valid CAT/ GMAT/ EMAT score will be shortlisted for the personal interview (PI) round. Candidates who qualify the personal interview (PI) round will have to report to the admission cell at IIM Kashipur for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.
Q: How many specialisations for the MBA programme are offered at IIM Kashipur?
IIM Kashipur offers a two-year full-time MBA programme. IIM Kashipur provides an MBA programme across two specialisations:
MBA (General): MBA (General) is the flagship programme of IIM Kashipur. IIM Kashipur MBA is a two-year full-time MBA programme. IIM Kashipur inducts candidates based on a valid score in the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT score will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those candidates who qualify for the PI round will be finally selected for admission to the MBA programme.
MBA (Analytics): MBA (Analytics) is a two-year and fully residential programme at IIM Kashipur. The MBA (Analytics) programme offered at IIM Kashipur is a mix of managerial and analytical subjects. The MBA (Analytics) programme enables students to perform complex data analysis for better decision-making. IIM Kashipur accepts admission for MBA (Analytics) courses based on valid scores in CAT or GMAT.
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Admission to courses in IIMs such as Executive, Diploma and Certification courses take place throughout the year. Candidates planning to pursue a management programme from the IIMs must know about the courses offered by each IIM to choose the most suitable course and specialisation.
In this article, we have shared details of IIM's management courses including:
- Popular MBA/PGP/PGDM courses offered by the IIMs
- All IIM courses and their duration
- Eligibility criteria and exam score required to pursue IIM courses
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Popular MBA courses offered by IIMs
Apart from the flagship PGP programme (now renamed as MBA), the IIMs offer various full-time post graduate diploma programmes in various specialisations for fresh graduates and working professionals.Take a look at the table below to know more about some of the top management programmes:
| MBA Course at IIM |
Details |
|---|---|
| Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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The PGP programme is the flagship programme of IIMs, and is offered by all the 20 institutes. This course is equivalent to the MBA degree, and students are awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) degree on completion of the course. The duration of the course is two years spread across six trimesters. PGP is a fully-integrated management programme which consists of core courses in various management disciplines. In the second year, students get to choose a preferred course from the list of electives. After the IIM Bill was passed in the Parliament, the top IIMs have started offering MBA degree instead of PGP diploma. |
| PGP-FABM (Food and Agribusiness Management)
|
The two-year full-time course was previously known as PGP- ABM programme. In the first year of the course, students of PGP (Flagship) and FABM study a common syllabus – students of FABM study few extra subjects. In the second year of the programme, FABM focuses more on agro-based subjects. |
| PGP in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
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The PGPHRM is the flagship programme of IIM Ranchi offered in full-time mode. The programme is divided into six semesters with a summer project. |
| PGP in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM)
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This programme aims at providing comprehensive studies which helps in improving policy maker’s efficiency and leadership skills. PGPPM focuses on developing leadership skills and helping public policy and management professionals in tackling new challenges. The duration of PGPPM is one year, including a two-week international immersion programme. |
| PGP in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)
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This programme is offered by IIM Bangalore and is a 22-month weekend residential programme. The programme can be pursued by mid-level and senior executives having at least four years of work experience after Graduation. |
| PGP in Business Management (PGPBM)
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PGP in Business Management is offered by IIM Tiruchirappalli. The 24-month programme was launched with the aim of preparing working executives for senior leadership roles. This programme intends to create capable professional managers that can work in any sector of an organisation. |
| PGP in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM)
|
PGP-SM is a two-year full-time programme in Sustainable Management offered by IIM Lucknow. The programme is spread across six semesters which includes an international immersion programme. |
| PGP in Agri Business Management (PGP-ABM) |
PGP ABM is designed exclusively to develop entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in the field of agribusiness. The two-year full -time residential programme is offered by IIM Lucknow. |
Q: Which is the best course offered at IIM Udaipur?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the best course offered by IIM Udaipur. IIM Udaipur offers a regular MBA programme, which is the flagship course offered at the institute. It is a full-time programme of two-year duration, divided into six terms. The programme is offered in six specialisations of Management and involves a compulsory internship at the end of the first year.The institute accepts GMAT, GMAT, GRE, etc. for admission to specific courses. Selection for MBA is done by preparing a Merit list which is based on CAT scores, Personal Interview and Profile.
Q: What is the FPM course of IIM Lucknow?
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow offer Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). It is a full-time residential programme to be completed in four years and six months. Candidates wanting to pursue this course must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Moreover, the selection is done based on merit in CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR) followed by a personal interview round. Read more about the course here.
IIM Courses and Duration
The full-time MBA programme is of 2 years, while Executive management courses and Certificate programmes are of shorter duration. Given below is the list of the top post graduate management programmes offered by 20 IIMs and their course duration:
| IIM Campus |
IIM Courses |
IIM Course Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years |
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| 1 year |
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| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| Armed Forces Programme in Business Management (AFP) |
6 months |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP- FABM) |
2 years |
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| ePost Graduate Programme (ePGP) |
2 years (added flexibility of completion in 3 years) |
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| - |
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| 2 years |
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| 1 year |
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| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| Post- Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) |
1 year |
|
| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPEX) |
1 year |
|
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
|
| PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing) |
1 year |
|
| 2 years |
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| CEMS MIM: Master’s in International Management |
1 year |
|
| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL) |
1 year |
|
| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| Management Development Programme |
- |
|
| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGEXP) |
1 year |
|
| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| Certificate Program in General Management (CPGM) |
15 months |
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| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
||
|
|
2 years |
|
| 1 year |
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| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
|
| MDP for Women Entrepreneurs (MDPWE) |
5 months |
|
| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| 2 years |
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| 1 year |
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| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| 5 years |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Management Mumbai (PGP- Mumbai) |
2 years |
|
| Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Management for Executives (Modular)-PGPMX- offered in Mumbai |
2 years |
|
| - |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Human Resource Management (PGP-HRM) |
2 years |
|
| 2 years |
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| 1 year |
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| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
|
| Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) |
Thesis needs to be submitted within 4 years from the date of registration |
|
| 2 years |
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| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| 4 years for non-exempted students and 3 years for exempted |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Agri-business Management (PGP- ABM) |
2 years |
|
| Post- Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP- SM) |
2 years |
|
| Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (WPM) |
3 years |
|
| 1 year |
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| 2 years |
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| Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executive (PGPWE) |
1.5 years |
|
| 2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
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| Thesis needs to be submitted within 4 years |
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| 2 years |
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| Post Graduate Program for Executives - Managing Business in India and China (PGPEx- MBIC) |
14 months |
|
| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
|
| 2 years |
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| 1 year |
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| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
|
| 2 years |
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| Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years |
|
| 24 months |
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| 2 years |
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| Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management for Experienced Professionals |
15 months |
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MBA, MBA Sustainability Management, MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management |
24months |
|
|
12-15 months |
IIM Courses offered through CAT
For admission to most of the postgraduate courses the IIMs accept CAT score. For some Executive programmes specific written test are conducted. Given below is the list of IIM courses for which CAT score is valid.
| IIM |
Courses Offered Through CAT |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad |
PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, PhD, BPGP |
| IIM Amritsar |
MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, PhD |
| IIM Bangalore |
PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD |
| IIM Bodh Gaya |
PGP, PhD (FPM) |
| IIM Calcutta |
MBA, PhD |
| IIM Indore |
PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM |
| IIM Jammu |
PGP, PhD |
| IIM Kashipur |
MBA, MBA (Analytics), MBA (WX), PhD, EFPM |
| IIM Kozhikode |
PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, PhD, PhD (PT) |
| IIM Lucknow |
PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, FPM |
| IIM Nagpur |
PGP, PhD |
| IIM Raipur |
PGP, FPM/ PhD, EFPM |
| IIM Ranchi |
PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), PhD, EPhD |
| IIM Rohtak |
PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM, PhD, Part-Time FPM |
| IIM Sambalpur |
MBA, PhD, E PhD |
| IIM Shillong |
PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE, PhD, PhDWP |
| IIM Sirmaur |
MBA, MBA (T&HM), PhD |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli |
PGPM, PGPM-HR, PGPBM, FPM, E-FPM |
| IIM Udaipur |
MBA, PhD |
| IIM Visakhapatnam |
PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, PhD |
| IIM Mumbai |
MBA, MBA Sustainability Management, MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management, PhD |
IIM Courses: Eligibility Criteria and Exam Score Required
Eligibility criteria for IIM Courses:
- The candidate must be a graduate with minimum 50 per cent aggregate marks or equivalent from a recognized university.
- For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum marks required is 45 per cent aggregate in graduation
- For courses other than the flagship MBA/PGP, work experience is a mandatory requirement. The duration of work experience varies for different courses.
IIM Courses: Exam scores required for admission
For admission to IIMs' MBA/PGP and E-MBA/EPGP programmes, candidates are required to appear in certain entrance exams. Given below are the entrance test scores required to pursue IIM courses.
| IIM Course |
Exam |
|---|---|
| MBA/PGP/PGDM |
|
| EPGP, PGPEX |
CAT, GMAT, EMAT (for IIM Kozhikode) |
FAQs on IIM Courses
Q: Which is the most popular course at IIMs?
A: The most popular course of the Indian Institute of Management is the two-year full time MBA/PGP. About 2 lakh candidates including fresh graduates as well as working professionals apply for it every year. Admission to this course is done through CAT.
Q: Do IIMs offer Executive MBA programme?
A: Yes, IIMs offer Executive MBA programmes for working professionals. These courses require candidates to have a minimum of three years of work experience of full time employment in executive or managerial role. These courses are essentially for skill enhancement to move ahead in career.
Q: Can I join IIMs after class 12?
A: Yes, IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak offer 5-year Integrated BBA+MBA programme which students can join after Class 12. For admission, they need to appear for entrance tests IPMAT and IPM Aptitude Test and subsequent admission rounds. IIM Jammu, IIM Ranchi and IIM Bodh Gaya have introduced IPM from this academic year. Admission is done through JIPMAT.
Q: How many courses are offered by all 21 IIMs?
A: All the 21 IIMs collectively offer over 100 management programmes in full-time, part-time and blended learning modes. These include degree, diploma and certifications in general management and other relate fields.
Q: What is the MBA course fee of IIMs?
A: MBA course fee of IIMs range from INR 11 lakh to INR 23 lakh. MBA fees of IIM A, B and C is INR 23 lakh, while fees of baby IIMs range between INR 11-15 lakh. The fee is payable semester-wise in four instalments.
Q: Do IIMs offer distance MBA course?
A: No, IIMs do not offer any distance MBA course. However, there are several short-time professional courses by IIMs that one can pursue in online and blended mode. These courses are majorly professional courses meant for skill enhancement. Read more: Distance MBA from IIMs
Q:What is the admission process of IIM MBA programme?
A: IM MBA admission process includes CAT exam, Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. For MBA admission, the candidates have to apply for and appear in the CAT which is conducted country-wide on the last Sunday of November. Registrations for the CAT exam begins in August.
Q: Which exam score is accepted for admission to IIM Executive MBA programmes?
A: For Executive MBA programmes, CAT, GMAT and GRE scores are accepted. For some IIMs, the candidates have to take the institute's own entrance exam. Apart from entrance exams, candidates have to appear for personality assessment round which includes personal interview and written ability test.
Q: Which MBA specialisations are offered at IIMs?
A: A range of specialisations is offered in MBA programmes of the IIMs. Some of them are Agri Business, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Management, Public Policy Management, Enterprise Management, etc.
Q: Do IIMs offer scholarships?
A: Yes, the IIMs offer merit based and category based scholarships to candidates at various levels. Deserving candidates can apply for scholarship at the time of admission or after completing the first semester.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for IIM MBA courses?
A: The eligibility criteria for admission to IIM MBA courses is graduation with minimum 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST/PWD candidates) from a recognised university. Professionals who have completed CA/CS/ICWAI courses can also apply for IIM MBA programme.
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