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ONE YEAR MBA IN INDIA

The Comprehensive Guide To One Year MBA in India in 2023

Which schools offer the One Year MBA in India?

Schools which offer the one year MBA in India:

  1. Indian School of Business - ISB PGP: This program has about 900 seats and an average student work experience of 4.6 years, with an average GMAT score of 710. Its FT Rank for 2023 is 39.

  2. Executive MBA from IIM Ahmedabad - IIMA PGPX: This program has 140 seats and an average student work experience of 7.3 years, with an average GMAT score of 710. Its FT Rank for 2023 is 51.

  3. Executive MBA from IIM Bangalore - IIMB EPGP: This program has 75 seats and an average student work experience of 7.5 years, with an average GMAT score of 697. Its FT Rank for 2023 is 52.

  4. Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta - IIMC MBAEX: This program has 78 seats and an average student work experience of 8.5 years, with an average GMAT score of 697. Its FT Rank for 2023 is 76.

  5. Executive MBA from IIM Lucknow - IIML IPMX: This program has 101 seats and an average student work experience of 8.3 years. Its FT Rank for 2023 is 90.

  6. Executive MBA from IIM Kozhikode - IIMK PGP-BL: This program has 60 seats and an average student work experience of 4.8 years.

  7. Executive MBA from IIM Indore - IIMI EPGP: This program has 57 seats and an average student work experience of 9.1 years, with an average GMAT score of 650. Its FT Rank for 2023 is 89.

  8. Executive MBA from IIM Udaipur GSCM: This program has about 37 seats and an average student work experience of 5.1 years, with an average age of 27.4 years.

  9. Executive MBA from IIM Udaipur DEM: This program has about 37 seats and an average student work experience of 5.1 years, with an average age of 27.4 years.

  10. Executive MBA from IIM Shillong PGPeX: This program has 43 seats and an average student work experience of around 6 years.

More programs for experienced professionals but duration is more than one year exactly but less than the traditional two year MBA:

  1. XLRI ExPGDM: This program has a batch size of 114 students and an average student work experience of 71 months, with an average age of 29 years. Its duration is 15 months.

  2. SPJIMR PGPM: This program has a batch size of 130 students and an average student work experience of 6.6 years, with an average age of 28.6 years. Its total duration is 18 months, with 12 months being on campus.

  3. BITSoM MBA: This program has a batch size of 132 students and the program duration is two years.

  4. Masters Union - PGP TBM : This program has a batch size of around 160 students and an average work experience of 3.7 years and an average age of 24.5 years. The duration of this program is 16 months.

Eligibility for The One Year MBA in India Programs:

To be eligible for Executive MBA programs at various IIM institutions in India, candidates need to fulfil certain criteria based on work experience and test scores. Here are the eligibility criteria for the different programs*:

  1. ISB PGP - Applicants with at least 24 months of post-graduate work experience are mandated to furnish GMAT or GRE scores.

  2. IIM Ahmedabad PGPX - Candidates necessitate a minimum of 4 years of professional experience after graduation. GMAT or GRE scores are a must.

  3. IIM Bangalore EPGP - Aspirants ought to have a minimum of 5 years of work experience after completing their graduation. Submission of GMAT or GRE scores is a prerequisite.

  4. IIM Calcutta MBAEX - Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of work experience after completing their graduation. Only GMAT scores are accepted.

  5. IIM Lucknow IPMX - Individuals must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience post-graduation. Submission of GMAT or GRE scores is required.

  6. IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL - A minimum of 3 years of work experience after graduation is mandatory for applicants. They must submit their GMAT, GRE, or CAT scores.

  7. IIM Indore EPGP - Individuals are required to possess at least 5 years of work experience after graduation. GMAT scores are mandatory.

  8. IIM Udaipur GSCM/ DEM - Aspirants must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience after graduation. They are required to submit GRE, GMAT, or CAT scores taken within the last 3 years.

  9. IIM Shillong PGPEX - The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience post-graduation. Submission of CAT or GMAT scores is compulsory.

  10. XLRI ExPGDM - Candidates are required to possess a minimum of 5 years of work experience post-graduation. They must furnish their GRE, GMAT, or XAT scores.

  11. SPJIMR PGPM - Individuals must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience after completing their graduation. Submission of GMAT or CAT scores is necessary.

  12. Masters Union PGP TBM - Work experience is not mandatory, but it is preferable to have 2-4 years of experience after graduation. Applicants can submit GMAT, GRE, or CAT scores, or they must undertake the MUBAAT exam.

*Please check the exact school website for the latest updates

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Admissions Process for the One Year MBA Programs in India:

 

The admission process for the One Year MBA in India programs varies based on the institution.* Here is an overview of the admissions process for some of the popular MBA programs for executives offered by different Indian institutions:

  1. ISB PGP: The application process comprises of three rounds. To apply, candidates are required to submit the application form with GMAT or GRE scores, two essays specified by ISB (one additional essay for re-applicants), and one letter of recommendation (LOR). After being shortlisted, candidates are expected to participate in a panel interview.

  2. IIM Ahmedabad PGPX: The application process involves three rounds. To apply, candidates are required to submit the application form with GMAT or GRE scores. If shortlisted, they must submit essays, a one-page resume, attend an extempore session and an interview. Read in detail about the IIM Executive MBA.

  3. IIM Bangalore EPGP: The application process has three rounds. Candidates who are interested must submit the application form with GMAT or GRE scores, a statement of purpose (SOP), and two letters of recommendation (LOR). Once shortlisted, candidates have to attend a written ability test (WAT) and an interview.

  4. IIM Calcutta MBAEX: The application process involves three rounds. Candidates who are interested must submit the application form with GMAT scores, a statement of purpose (SOP), and two letters of recommendation (LOR). Once shortlisted, candidates have to attend an interview.

  5. IIM Lucknow IPMX: The application process has two rounds. Candidates who are interested must submit the application form with GMAT or GRE scores, along with 4-5 essay questions and two letters of recommendation (LOR). After being shortlisted, candidates must attend a written ability test (WAT) and an interview.

  6. IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL: The application process involves three rounds. Candidates must submit the application form with essays, two LORs, and CAT, GMAT or GRE scores. After being shortlisted, candidates must submit a personal statement and attend an interview.

  7. IIM Indore EPGP: The application process has one round. Candidates must submit the application form with essays, two LORs, and GMAT scores. After being shortlisted, candidates must attend an interview.

  8. IIM Udaipur GSCM/DEM: The application process involves five rounds. Candidates must submit the application with a video essay, GMAT/GRE/CAT scores, and attend an interview.

  9. IIM Shillong PGPeX: The application process comprises of two rounds. Candidates must submit the application with no essays, GMAT/CAT scores, and attend a WAT, GD, or personal interview.

  10. XLRI ExPGDM: The application process involves two rounds. Candidates must submit the application with short essays, test scores, and attend a personal interview. They are required to submit GRE, GMAT, or XAT scores.

  11. SPJIMR PGPM: The application process comprises of two rounds. Candidates must submit the application with short essays, test scores, and attend a case study/GD, or personal interview.

  12. BITSoM MBA: The application process comprises of four rounds. Candidates must submit the application with essays, test scores, and attend a panel interview.

  13. Masters Union - PGP TBM: The application process involves two rounds. Candidates must submit the application with short essays and attend a personal interview. Work experience is not mandatory but 2-4 years of work experience after graduation is preferable. GMAT, GRE, or CAT scores are accepted, or MUBAAT is required.

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