Top Executive MBA programmes offered by top B-schools in India

Top Executive MBA programmes offered by top B-schools in India

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Executive MBA programmes are perfectly suited for working professionals and entrepreneurs. 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.

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

Executive Master of Business Administration program is offered by top B-schools in India like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Kochi, ISB Hyderabad, XLRI Jamshedpur, FMS Delhi and many more. These top Executive MBA institutions offers various executive formats like EPGP in IIM Bangalore, PGPIM with 5 to 12 years of work experience at ISB, IEMB at SDA Bocconi, designed for various executives and entrepreneurs. For admission to Executive MBA, candidates must fulfill the criteria of the desired institution and appear for the entrance exams like GMAT, GRE, CAT, and XAT.

To improve 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. The eligibility criteria for an top Executive MBA programme are a Graduation in any discipline and some work experience. It is important for students to choose the right EMBA progranme to develop an understanding of business theories and practice. These programs are run over weekends or evenings or a mix of both, candidates can study while working. While some EMBA courses are offered for full-time and have a shorter duration. Some of the common EMBA specialisations offered are:

  • Finance
  • Sales and Marketing
  • International Business
  • Business Analytics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Operation Management
Table of contents
  • B-Schools Offering Top Executive MBA Programmes
  • How is Executive MBA Different from a Regular MBA?
  • Who can Opt for Executive MBA?

B-Schools Offering Top Executive MBA Programmes

Here's the list of India's top B-schools offering top 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 34.15 lakh- INR 36.20 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 33.71 lakh to INR 36.62 lakh

 

GMAT/GRE

4-12 years of full-time work experience

IIM Calcutta

Post Graduate Programme for Executives

INR 33.50 lakh

 

GMAT

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Lucknow

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

INR 26.25 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 15.86 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 16.71 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 12.63 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 12.37 lakh

 

CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT

 

Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

IIM Udaipur

Executive MBA in Global Supply Chain Management

INR 14.21 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 16.5 lakh

 

CAT/GMAT/LBSIM Test

Minimum 5 years of full time work experience

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

MBA Executive

INR 7.03 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 3 years of full time work experience

IIM Kozhikode

Executive Post Graduate Programme

INR 12.22 lakh to INR 13.22 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 45 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 12 lakh

EMAT

Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience

IIFT, Delhi

Executive Post Graduate Diploma

INR 4.45 to INR 4.85 lakh

No exam score required

Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience

SDA Bocconi

International Executive Master in Business (IEMB)

INR 21 lakh + GST

No exam score required

15 years of experience

Q:   Does MDI Gurgaon require work experience for Executive PGDM courses?
A:

Yes, Management Development Institute requires a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification executive work experience as of 31st March of the admission year for admission to Executive PGDM courses. Apart from work experience, candidates also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. MDI Gurgaon Executive PGDM admission is based on valid CAT/GMAT/XAT/ MAT scores, followed by a personal interview round.

Q:   Is E-MBA available at FMS Delhi?
A:

FMS Delhi offers an E-MBA course. To get admission into this course, applicants need to complete the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have completed their graduation and must hold at least five years of experience as an executive or an administrator in a commercial/government establishment/registered organisation. Additionally, there are several parameters that contribute to admission to the EMBA course at FMS Delhi, such as Class 12, graduation, discussion on executive experience & SOP, Extempore, etc. 

Q:   What are the top MAT participating colleges in India in West zone?
A:

Top MAT participating colleges in India located in west are Christ Institute of Management, Dr D Y Patil B School, Flame School of Business, Flame School of Communication, IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Indus Business School, Indus University, Institute for Technology & Management, Institute of Rural Management, International Institute of Management Studies, ITM Vocational University, ITM University, Jagannath University, Jaipur National University, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Faculty of Mgmt Studies, JK Lakshmipat University, Kalinga University, Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership & Excellence, Mody University, School of Management Studies, Raipur Institute of Technology,

Shanti Business School, St Kabir Institute of Professional Studies, Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology, Suryadatta Institute of Management & Mass Communication, The IIHMR University, Unitedworld School of Business, VPM's Dr V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies.

How is Executive MBA Different from a 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 MBA admission 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 a 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 a minimum of two years of experience. Working professionals can opt for top Executive MBA programmes 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:   Which are the top colleges that accept XAT score for admission?
A:

Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept XAT score for admission apart from XLRI Jamshedpur. Some of the top colleges are mentioned here: IRMA Anand, IMT Ghaziabad, XIM Bhubaneswar, IMI New Delhi, Great Lakes Chennai, Great Lakes Gurgaon, TAPMI Manipal, GIM Goa, FORE New Delhi, K J Somaiya Mumbai, LBSIM New Delhi, LIBA Chennai, IFMR Chennai, BITS Pilani, IMI Bhubaneswar, IMI Kolkata, IMT Nagpur, Sri Balaji University Pune, Woxsen University, ISBM Pune, VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore, ISBM Pune, KIIT Bhubaneswar, Alliance School of Business Bangalore, Jaipuria Lucknow, IBA Bangalore, SIES Navi Mumbai, Rajagiri Business School, EDII Ahmedabad, IIMS Pune, NDIM New Delhi, IFIM Colleges, JIMS Rohini Delhi, IMT Hyderabad, SOIL Institute of Management, Vivekanand Business School (VBS), IMS Ghaziabad, Sri University, LM Thapar School of Management, Pune Business School

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Swatej Swain

7 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.