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Executive MBA from IIM

Executive MBA from IIM programs are highly rated amongst one year MBA programs in India. The Executive MBA from IIM is intended for driven executives seeking to boost their career opportunities, assume significant responsibilities with confidence, introduce groundbreaking ideas, and be equipped for a rapidly evolving global economy.

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What is the Executive MBA from IIM ?

IIM offers one-year MBA programs for seasoned professionals from various industries. The Executive MBA program at IIM has a three-round admission process and requires either a GMAT or GRE score along with a minimum work experience of 4 years (for IIM Ahmedabad) or 5 years (for IIM Bangalore, Calcutta, and Lucknow). The quality of work experience plays a crucial role in the admission process.

The one-year IIM Executive MBA program is specifically designed for working professionals seeking a career change or advancement with minimal time away from work.

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The Executive MBA from IIM programs are unique as they provide the opportunity to the students to:
1. Become a part of a close knit hand picked cohort
2. Instead of competing amongst each other in a large batch the students have the opportunity to focus on the learning experience.
3. The Executive MBA from IIM students work closely with the 2 year PGP students at IIM and build a wide enough network to achieve their career goals.

Executive MBA from IIM Eligibility

Executive MBA from IIM Ahmedabad

Round 2: 28 October 2022

Round 3: 12 December 2022

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FT MBA 2022 Rank: 62

NIRF rank: 1

Executive MBA from IIM Eligibility for  IIMA PGPX:

  1. Minimum work experience 4 years

  2. Test Scores: GMAT score or GRE score

  3. Minimum education Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

  4. Class Size: 140

  5. Average GMAT score: 710

  6. Average GRE score: 323

  7. Average Work Ex: 8 Years 3 months

Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta

Round 2: 16 October 2022

Round 3: 30 November 2022

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FT MBA 2022 Rank: 68

NIRF rank: 3

Executive MBA from IIM Eligibility for 

IIMC MBAeX:

  1. Minimum 5 years work experience

  2. Tests Accepted: GMAT score Only

  3. Minimum education Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

  4. Class Size at Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta: 79​

  5. Average GMAT Score: 685

  6. Average Age: 30.6 years

  7. Average Work Experience: 8.1 years 

Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore

Round 2: 10 October 2022

Round 3: 2 December 2022

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FT MBA 2022 Rank: 53

NIRF rank: 2

Executive MBA from IIM Eligibility for 

 IIMB EPGP :

  1. Minimum 5 Years Work experience

  2. Test scores: GMAT score or GRE score

  3. Minimum education Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

  4. Class size at Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore: 75

  5. Average GMAT Score: 690

  6. Average Age: 30 years

  7. Average Work ex: 7.42 years

Executive MBA from IIM Application Process

The generic process of applying to the Executive MBA from IIM is as follows, the specific instructions as per the school may change:

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Step 1. Check the eligibility and get a profile evaluation for the fit.

Step 2. Write the GMAT or the GRE test.

Step 3. Draft the SOP or the essays

Step 4. Two letters of recommendation

Step 5. Written Ability Test

Step 6. Personal Interview

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With applicants getting multiple admits every year i.e. ISB PGP,  Executive MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta or Bangalore, our MBA admission consultants work with diverse applicants year on year. 

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FAQ

Do IIMs offer Executive MBA?

IIMs offer Executive MBA in the full time and the part time or the online mode, all.

The full time MBA at IIM is a one year program which has different pre requisites for different IIMs.  PGPx is the full time executive MBA by IIM Ahmedabad, EPGP is offered by IIM Bangalore and MBAeX is offered by IIM Calcutta. The admission to these programs takes place in three application rounds every year and students have to submit their GMAT or GRE scores. The IIM Calcutta executive MBA accepts only the GMAT score and not the GRE scores.

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What is the cutoff of IIM Ahmedabad for Executive MBA?

There is no cutoff of IIM Ahmedabad for Executive MBA however, the minimum age limit to apply is 25 years, a bachelors degree or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of work experience. The average GMAT score at IIM Ahmedabad Executive MBA was 701.

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Is GMAT required for Executive MBA in IIM?

Yes, the admissions to the executive MBA in IIM takes place through the submission of the GMAT or the GRE score. At IIM Calcutta Executive MBA however the GRE score is not acceptable. It accepts only the GMAT score for admissions process.

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Does Executive MBA have placements?

Yes Executive MBA which are conducted in the full time mode do offer placements . The part time/ weekend/ online executive MBA programs do not offer placements however.

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What is the rank of IIM in the world?

The IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta are autonomous institutions and are world ranked in their individual capacity.

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How can I do Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore?

Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore admissions are conducted in three rounds every year. The professionals who have a minimum experience of 5 years are eligible to apply. The applicants have to submit an online application with an SOP, academic and work experience details, a GMAT or GRE score and two reference letters for the application process. Further the shortlists for interview and WAT are released as a final step. The details of the Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore has been discussed separately.

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Which is better MBA or EMBA?

To decide whether the MBA or EMBA is better it is very important to understand the goals of the individual professional first. Both the MBA and the EMBA extend their own merit to the professional profile of the individual. 

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