Definitive guide to the IIM Indore EPGP MBA

IIM Indore - EPGP is the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management, the residential full time one year MBA for professionals looking to improve the knowledge, talents, and skills necessary for managing and leading organizations, the EPGP programme was created just for them. IIM Indore ranks 89 in FT ranking 2023. The school offers a one year MBA program which we are discussing in detail here.

About the IIM Indore EPGP MBA:

The IIM Indore EPGP program is accredited by Association of MBAs (AMBA) London (UK) is designed to train executives for roles in transformative leadership. They will strive to deepen their awareness of many management components and refine their managerial talents over the demanding one-year curriculum. The programme lasts for five academic terms on the campus of IIM Indore and one module of foreign immersion at a top-tier overseas university.

IIM Indore Institute Ranking

1. Ranked 94 – FT Global MBA Ranking 2021, 89th in 2023

2. Ranked 7 – NIRF Ranking 2022, ranked 8th in 2023

3. Ranked 4 among IIMs – QS World Ranking 2022

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IIM Indore EPGP Eligibility:

Candidates with all nationalities are eligible to apply for the program, but they must have the following qualifications:

• 50% in a four-year Bachelor's degree in any discipline is the minimum educational requirement.

OR

• 50% in the three-year Bachelor's programme and 50% in the graduate programme.

OR

• 50% in comparable programmes with a similar duration or in a five-year integrated programme.

• A valid GMAT or GRE score is one that was obtained within five years of the application deadline, between December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2023. for phase 1.

• The CAT score should be within 2 years from application deadline. Hence a CAT 2022/2023 score will be considered.

• After graduating, applicants must have at least 5 years of managerial, entrepreneurial, or professional experience as of the application deadline, which is November 30, 2023.

IIM Indore EPGP Fees:

1. For Indian Passport Holders: Rs. 22,11,800

2. For Foreign Passport Holders: Rs. 33,17,700

IIM Indore EPGP Dates and Deadlines:

1. Link for online submission of the application form: link will be available from September 27, 2023.

2. Application Deadline for EPGP 2024:

3. Announcement of result of shortlisted applicants: For Phase 1 – December 11, 2023

4. Dates for Interview for Phase 1 – December 16 & 17, 2023

5. Provisional Admissions offers - For Phase 1 – January 5, 2024

6. Last date for acceptance of offers - For Phase 1 – January 20, 2024

7. Commencement of Classes: April 5, 2024

IIM Indore EPGP Application Requirements:

• Submit online application with required documents

• Pay application fees of Rs. 5900/- (Non refundable/Non transferable)

IIM Indore EPGP Admission Process:

• Application short listing based on GMAT results and/or other factors selected by the admissions committee

• Applicants, who were shortlisted, have to appear for a Personal Interview.

• Final selection of the candidates passed from personal interview will be done on the basis of Composite score of Personal interview and GMAT

IIM Indore EPGP Class Profile:

1. Total Batch Strength: 57

2. Average GMAT Score: 650

3. International Experience: 23%

4. Average Age of Participants: 32

5. Maximum GMAT: 760

6. Total International Experience: 448 Months

7. Average Work Experience: 9.1 Years

• 5 to 8 Years: 44%

• 8 to 12 Years: 40%

• 12 to 15 Years: 12%

• More than 15 Years: 4%

IIM Indore EPGP Function-wise Class Profile;

1. Operations: 23%

2. Project Management: 22%

3. Advisory/I.T Consulting: 14%

4. Product Development: 14%

5. Sales & Marketing: 11%

6. Entrepreneurship: 4%

7. Procurement: 4%

8. Product Management: 3%

9. Quality Control & Assurance: 3%

10. Healthcare Professionals: 2%

IIM Indore EPGP Class Profile Industry-Wise Distribution

1. Manufacturing: 17.5%

2. IT/ITeS: 29.8%

3. Energy/Oil & Gas: 12.3%

4. Automotive: 10.5%

5. FMCG/Retail: 5.25%

6. Consulting: 1.8%

7. Hospitality: 1.8%

8. Healthcare/Pharma: 3.5%

9. EdTech: 3.5%

10. Defence: 3.5%

11. BFSI: 3.5%

12. Agri Business: 1.8%

IIM Indore EPGP Placements:

Placement overview of IIM Indore EPGP 2020-21:

1. Total Participants: 68

2. Participants opting for campus placements: 61

3. Roles offered on campus: 61

4. Roles offered off campus/opting out of campus placement: 7

5. Overall Median CTC INR: 19.75 lakhs

6. Overall Highest CTC INR: 32.76 lakhs

7. Overall Average CTC INR: 19.99 lakhs

8. Number of companies shows interest in placement: 100+

9. Participants changed role, sector, and function in campus placements: 49.18 %

10. Some of the companies which took part in the placement process are:-

11. Accenture, Bristlecone, CyberTech, Deloitte, EY, TCS, Infosys, Reliance Retail, SAP, PWC, Tech Mahindra and IBM etc.

IIM Indore EPGP FAQs

1. How does the IIM Indore EPGP programme vary from the two-year PGP programme?

The duration of EPGP is 1 year and PGP program is 2 years. EPGP requires valid GMAT score and minimum work experience of 5 years, whereas PGP requires valid CAT score.

2. What certification or degree will be given upon completion of the EPGP programme?

A candidate who completes the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) successfully will be awarded a Master of Business Administration degree.

3. What level of job experience is necessary for IIM Indore EPGP program?

Five years entrepreneurial or professional experience or a combination of the two is required as on the application submission date, in addition to the prerequisite qualifications.

4. What GMAT score is required to apply for EPGP?

The cutoff is determined annually by the admissions committee.

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