Executive MBA programmes offered by top B-schools in India

Executive MBA programmes offered by top B-schools in India

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Shruti Garg
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Updated on Jun 19, 2025 15:07 IST

Planning to take a break from work life and pursue MBA degree but cannot decide which B-school to apply for? Shiksha brings you a list of the top B-schools which offer executive MBA programmes in India. Read the article to know more.

Executive MBA

Executive MBA

In recent years, the executive mode of Master of Business Administration programme has gained a great amount of significance and popularity among working professionals and people who wish to make it big in the world of business. In a recently conducted survey, it has been revealed that full-time one-year MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA programs have edged out the traditional full-time two-year programme in terms of application growth worldwide.

The global survey report by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) indicates full-time one-year MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA programs appear to be experiencing stronger application growth whereas full-time two-year, part-time, and flexible MBA programs worldwide are indicating declines this year. Executive MBA is suitable for not only working professionals but also for those who want to renew their career prospects after a break and even for fresh graduates who wish to earn a few years’ experience before going back to pursue a PG degree. And since the duration of these programmes is considerably shorter than full-time MBA courses, managing classes and regular lectures isn’t difficult. These MBA programmes are usually conducted over 15 months and offer a flexible schedule for executives and senior professionals.

Exclusively designed to enhance management skills and impart the latest training in the field of management to be at par with the global trends, the EMBA programmes are a necessity today. It not only benefits a working professional in climbing the success ladder in their career but is also of great advantage for entrepreneurs and the self-employed who want to spread their business beyond their immediate circle. The eligibility criteria for an EMBA programme are Graduation in any discipline and some work experience. Valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/GRE scores are mandatory criteria at some of the Top B-Schools in India.

Table of content
  • Top B-schools in India offering Executive MBA
  • How is Executive MBA Different from Regular MBA?
  • Who can Opt for Executive MBA?

Top B-schools in India offering Executive MBA

Here's the list of India's top B-schools offering Executive MBA courses, their fees and admission criteria: 

Institute

Programme

Total Fees

Qualifying Exam

Work Exp. required

IIM Ahmedabad

Post Graduate Program for Executives

INR 33 lakh- INR 35 lakh

 

GMAT

Minimum 4-year full-time work experience

Indian School of Business

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Professionals

INR 41.78 lakh

No exam score required

5-12 years of full-time work experience

IIM Bangalore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management

INR 31 lakh to INR 33.96 lakh

 

GMAT/GRE

4-12 years of full-time work experience

IIM Calcutta

Post Graduate Programme for Executives

INR 31 lakh

 

GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Lucknow

Post-Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE)

INR 11 lakh

GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

IIM Indore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management

INR 21.12 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

SP Jain Institute of Management

Post Graduate Executive Management Programme

INR 9.5 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

Great Lakes Institute – Chennai

Post Graduate Executive Program in

Management

INR 12.35 lakh

CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT

Minimum 8 years of full-time work experience

MDI Gurgaon

Executive Post Graduate Programmes

INR 9.73 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT/MDI test

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IMT Ghaziabad

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive)

INR 21.03 lakh

CAT/XAT/GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management

INR 12 lakh

CAT/GMAT/IMI Admission Test

 

Minimum 5 years of full time work experience

XIMB


 

Executive MBA in Business Management

INR 15.20 lakh

XAT/CAT/GMAT/X-GMT

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive)

INR 11.57 lakh

 

CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT

 

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Udaipur

Executive MBA in Global Supply Chain Management

INR 21 lakh

GMAT

Minimum 2.5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Raipur

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executive

INR 9.7 lakh

 

No exam score required

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi

PGDM Executive

INR 13.9 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT/LBSIM Test

Minimum 5 years of full time work experience

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

MBA Executive

INR 6.93 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 3 years of full time work experience

IIM Kozhikode

Executive Post Graduate Programme

INR 13 lakh

CAT/GMAT/EMAT

 

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

IIM Rohtak

Executive Post Graduate Programme

INR 7.50 lakh

CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIM-R MAT

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

IIT Bombay, SJMSOM

 

Executive MBA

INR 36 lakh

GMAT

Minimum 7 years of full-time work experience

FMS, Delhi

MBA Executive Programme

INR 50,000

FMS exam

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Kashipur

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management

INR 7.99 lakh

EMAT

Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience

IIFT, Delhi

Executive Post Graduate Diploma

INR 3.50 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

SDA Bocconi

International Executive Master in Business (IEMB)

INR 15.50 lakh

No exam score required

15 years of experience

Q:   What are the most competitive branches at DTU considering the JEE Main cutoff 2024?
A:

DTU JEE Main cutoff 2023 was concluded after Round 5 of the Seat Allotment Result. As per the JEE Main cutoff 2023, the most competitive branches at DTU (Delhi Technological University) are:  

1. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): The last round closing rank for CSE at DTU for JEE Main 2023 was 4876 (General-All India), while it was 4008 and 2445 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

2. Information Technology (IT): The closing rank for IT at DTU in last round of JEE Main 2023 was 6424 (General-All India), while it was 5110 and 4142 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

3.  Software Engineering: DTU last round closing rank for Software Engineering for JEE Main 2023 was 7157 (General-All India), while it was 5871and 4836 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

These branches are highly sought after, and the cutoffs are relatively lower compared to other branches. However, it's essential to note that the cutoffs may vary based on various factors, such as the number of seats available, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of applicants.

Q:   Is BBA available at DTU?
A:

In the field of Management,  DTU offers three year BBA via the University School of Management and Entrepreneurship (USME). Divided into six semesters of six months each, admission to BBA programme offered by DTU is based on merit scores obtained by the students in the best of four subjects in Class 12. Students, however, must have completed their Class 12 with 50% aggregate (with English as a subject) to be eligible for the course.

Q:   Does IIM Calcutta offer Executive MBA?
A:

Yes, IIM Calcutta offer one-year residential Executive MBA in a full-time mode. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply. Applicants must have a valid GMAT score to get selected. IIM Kolkata MBA Ex course fulfils the criteria to be considered as MBA as per the global rankings viz Financial Times. The admission process involves online registration, shortlisting of students based on GMAT score and academic performance along with other criteria, and finally the personal interview round.

Furthermore, the institute also offer postgraduate programme for executives for visionary leadership in manufacturing.

How is Executive MBA Different from Regular MBA?

Check the table below to know the difference between Executive MBA and regular MBA:

Feature

Executive MBA (EMBA)

Regular MBA (Full-Time MBA)

Candidate requirement

Working professionals with more than 5 years of experience

Fresh graduates or early-career professionals with 0–5 years of experience

Mode of program

Part-time / Weekend / Modular format

Full-time, residential or non-residential

Duration of program

one or two years

2 years (India) / 1 year (some global programs)

Eligibility Criteria

Required work experience, leadership roles, clear entrance exams or direct interviews

Valid score in entrance exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, or university-specific tests

Class Profile

Experienced professionals from diverse industries

Mix of freshers and candidates with 0–5 years’ experience

Fees

Higher than regular MBA

Varies from institute to institute

Placement Process

No formal campus placement (network-based or sponsored by existing employer)

Formal campus placement with recruiter visits and job offers

Learning Style

Case studies, peer learning, industry projects, and applied knowledge

A mix of theory, case studies, internships, and projects

Career Progression

For career acceleration within the current company or an industry switch at senior roles

For job changes, higher positions, domain switch, or entrepreneurship

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Who can Opt for Executive MBA?

Executive MBA is a professional course that can be pursued by working professionals with minimum of two years of experience. Working professionals can opt for Executive MBA to:

Climb leadership roles

  • Switch roles or functions
  • Seek international exposure and networking
  • Enhance on skills like strategic thinking and decision-making skills

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Q:   What are the specialisations offered for PhD course at IIM Udaipur?
A:

The specialisations offered for PhD course at IIM Udaipur is mentioned below:

  • Decision Sciences

  • Finance and Accounting

  • Marketing

  • Operations Management

  • Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

For IIM Udaipur PhD admissions, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for admissions is that candidates should have passed undergraduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Moreover, the entrance exams accepted include CAT, UGC NET, and CSIR NET.

Q:   How many PhD specialisation is offered at IIM Udaipur?
A:

IIM Udaipur offers a regular Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in a full-time mode. The duration of the programme is five years. PhD has an exclusively designed curriculum that involves coursework covering foundational subjects, methods & advanced courses in the area of specialisation

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Swatej Swain

6 years ago

Why no score required for few colleges like SIBM, IIFT etc???

Reply to Swatej Swain

I have three year work experience am I eligible for MBA Executive ?

Reply to ashtabhujam mishra

Thanks

Hi Ashtabhujam, Yes, you are eligible. Typically the work exp required is 6 months to 5 yrs. You may check specific eligibility of the colleges of your choice on their respective website.