Executive MBA in Mumbai 2027, Part-Time and Weekend Programmes Compared
Updated: Oct 27
The leading options for an executive MBA in Mumbai, meaning part-time programmes you attend while keeping your job, are IIM Indore's weekend PGPMX, SPJIMR's modular PGEMP, the IIT Bombay and Washington University Executive MBA, and SDA Bocconi's hybrid IEMB. They differ mainly by seniority, from five years of experience for PGPMX and PGEMP to nine years or more for the IEMB, and by format, from every other weekend to four days a month. Published fees include ₹42 lakh for the IIT Bombay programme and ₹21 lakh plus GST for the IEMB.
This guide compares only programmes taught in Mumbai in a part-time or blended format, so you can choose by your experience, schedule and goal. One-year full-time MBAs, which require you to leave your job, are a different decision and are not covered here.
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Executive MBA in Mumbai Compared
Programme | Format in Mumbai | Duration | Minimum experience | Test route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IIM Indore PGPMX | Weekend classes | 2 years | 5 years | CAT, GMAT, GRE or IIM Indore Aptitude Test |
SPJIMR PGEMP | Part-time and modular | 21 months | 5 years after graduation | SPJIMR reasoning test or Executive Assessment, plus group discussion and interview |
IIT Bombay and WashU Executive MBA | Four days a month on the IIT Bombay campus, plus a US residency | 18 months | 7 years, including 5 in a managerial role | No test, application and interview |
SDA Bocconi IEMB | Hybrid, classes in Mumbai and Milan | 15 months | 9 years or more | SDA Test, GMAT or GRE |
Which Executive MBA in Mumbai Fits Your Experience?
Your experience | Programmes to shortlist | Why |
|---|---|---|
5 to 8 years | IIM Indore PGPMX, SPJIMR PGEMP | Mid-career cohorts and the lowest entry thresholds |
9 to 14 years | SDA Bocconi IEMB, IIT Bombay and WashU Executive MBA | Senior peers and international modules |
15 years or more | IIT Bombay and WashU Executive MBA | Recent cohorts have averaged about 17 years of experience |
Matching the cohort matters more in an executive MBA than in a full-time one, because most of your learning comes from classmates at a similar level of responsibility.
Weekend MBA in Mumbai, IIM Indore PGPMX
IIM Indore's PGPMX is the main weekend MBA in Mumbai, taught over two years with weekend classes at its Mumbai campus and leading to an IIM MBA degree. It asks for five years of experience and accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE or the IIM Indore Aptitude Test. For the 25th batch starting in January 2027, applications close on 30 November 2026, with the aptitude test and interviews on 6 December 2026. Our IIM Indore PGPMX guide covers the programme in detail.
Part-Time MBA in Mumbai, SPJIMR PGEMP
SPJIMR's PGEMP is a 21-month part-time, modular programme for middle and senior managers with at least five years of experience after graduation. Selection runs through the SPJIMR reasoning test or the Executive Assessment, followed by a group discussion and interview. It suits managers who want a respected Mumbai institution without the commitment of every weekend. Confirm the fee for the next intake with SPJIMR.
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Modular Executive MBAs in Mumbai for Senior Leaders
IIT Bombay Executive MBA With Washington University
The IIT Bombay Executive MBA is an 18-month joint degree with Washington University in St. Louis, taught four days a month from Thursday to Sunday on the IIT Bombay campus and ending with a residency in St. Louis. It costs ₹42 lakh, including meals, textbooks and lodging for class weekends, needs no GMAT, and Cohort 12 starts in January 2027. Our IIT Bombay Executive MBA guide covers fees, eligibility and admission.
SDA Bocconi IEMB in Mumbai and Milan
SDA Bocconi's International Executive Master in Business is a 15-month hybrid programme with classes in Mumbai and immersion weeks in Milan, built for professionals with nine years or more of experience. The listed fee is ₹21 lakh plus GST. Our SDA Bocconi IEMB guide has the details.
Weekend or Modular, Which Format Suits You?
A weekend MBA such as the PGPMX suits professionals based in Mumbai who can protect alternate weekends for two years. A modular programme, such as the IIT Bombay Executive MBA or the IEMB, brings you to campus for intensive blocks, which suits senior leaders who travel or manage large teams and can take a few days off at a stretch. Before you apply, talk to your manager about time away, because most programmes expect employer support for attendance.
What About Non-Degree Programmes?
If you want leadership development rather than a degree, short programmes such as Harvard's Senior Executive Leadership Program India run partly in India. They do not award an MBA, so compare them with the degree programmes above on what you need the qualification to do.
How to Choose an Executive MBA in Mumbai
Start with your years of experience and the cohort you want to learn with, then decide between weekends and modules, and only then compare brand and fees. In our work with senior applicants, the strongest candidates can name the specific gap they want to close. Anand Jha, who moved from Chief Design Officer to VP of Product Development with full P&L ownership, explains in our conversation on the SDA Bocconi executive master's how naming that gap shaped his choice. Our executive MBA in India comparison, guide to the best executive MBA in India for 2027 and article on whether an executive MBA is worth it widen the view, and more admit journeys are on the GOALisB reviews page.
Executive MBA in Mumbai FAQs
Which is the best executive MBA in Mumbai?
It depends on your experience. IIM Indore PGPMX and SPJIMR PGEMP suit professionals with five years or more, while the IIT Bombay and WashU Executive MBA and SDA Bocconi IEMB suit senior leaders with seven to nine years or more.
Is there a weekend MBA in Mumbai?
Yes. IIM Indore's PGPMX is a two-year weekend MBA taught at its Mumbai campus, for professionals with at least five years of experience.
What is the IIM Indore PGPMX deadline for 2027?
For the batch starting in January 2027, applications close on 30 November 2026, with the aptitude test and interviews on 6 December 2026.
How much does an executive MBA in Mumbai cost?
The IIT Bombay and WashU Executive MBA costs ₹42 lakh and SDA Bocconi IEMB ₹21 lakh plus GST. Confirm PGPMX and PGEMP fees for the next intake with each school.
Do I need the GMAT for an executive MBA in Mumbai?
Not always. The IIT Bombay Executive MBA needs no test, IIM Indore PGPMX accepts its own aptitude test, and SPJIMR PGEMP accepts its reasoning test or the Executive Assessment.
How long is the SPJIMR PGEMP?
The SPJIMR PGEMP is a 21-month part-time, modular programme for managers with at least five years of experience after graduation.
Can I do an executive MBA in Mumbai without leaving my job?
Yes. All four programmes in this guide are part-time or blended, designed for working professionals, with classes on weekends or in short monthly modules.
Choose Your Executive MBA in Mumbai
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Written by Shruti Parashar, founder of GOALisB, ISB PGP alumna (Class of 2006), Stanford LEAD graduate and a Poets & Quants Top 10 MBA admissions consultant globally (2026), with 17 years in admissions consulting. Programme details are drawn from each school's published programme and admissions pages, and fees should be confirmed with the school for the next intake.