Executive MBA

Yes, there are some options for Distance and Online Executive MBA (EMBA) programs in India which are basically designed for working professionals who are seeking career advancement without career breaks.

Some of the colleges that provide Distance Executive MBA are -

• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
• SIES College of Management Studies
• All India Institute of Management Studies
• ITM Vocational University
• ISBM University

If you really want to have a successful career after an Executive MBA in HR then you need to have the skills that I have mentioned below -

• Strategic leadership
• Advanced data analytics
• High-level interpersonal skills 
• Talent management
• Proficiency in HR technology (e.g., HRIS, AI)

Yes! there are a lot of elective subjects that are available in Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, allowing working professionals to tailor their learning to specific career goals or industries.

You can choose electives from the below mentioned options:

• Economic Growth and Development
• Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation 
• Quantitative Analysis of Financial Decisions
• Financial Derivatives
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Advertising Management

No, candidates do not need to clear a UG level business course in order to be eligible to apply for IIM Calcutta Executive MBA admissions.

A graduating degree of any UG level course makes a candidates eligible for the Executive MBA course.

Students of IIM Calcutta will be charged four instalments of the Executive MBA fees. The schedule for due fees of IIM Calcutta Executive MBA in 2026 is yet to be revealed. In 2025, the schedule was as follows:

First Instalment - At the time of Admission

Second Instalment - March 15th 2025

Third Instalment - July 21st 2025

Fourth Instalment - November 24th 2025.

The IIM Calcutta Executive MBA course fees is currently unknown for the academic year 2026. In 2025, the fees was INR 33.50 lakh. The aforementioned fees will be charged in four parts throughout the duration of the course. 

Three of the four cost INR 10.5 Lacs while the first one only costs INR 2 lakh.

IIM Calcutta usually opens the admissions to the Executive MBA course in the month of July of the preceding year. Thus, candidates can expect the IIM Calcutta Executive MBA admissions for 2027 to open around the same month. 

No, the admissions to IIM Calcutta Executive MBA course have been closed for the academic year 2026 at this point. The admissions to the IIM Calcutta Executive MBA course were closed on November 26th 2025. Candidates who applied during the application window were interviewed during December 13th and 14th 2025.

MGM Institute of Management and Research offers a one-year Executive MBA programme at the PG level. Aspirants need to complete graduation to apply for the course. Admission to EMBA is based on MAH MBA CET, CAT, MAT, CMAT and other scores of the candidates. There are 30 seats in the Executive MBA programme of the institute.

The IIM kozhikode EPGP admission fees is one instalment of the first year fees for the course. In 2025, the EPGP admission fees stood at INR 1 lakh.

The EPGP admission fees is yet to be revealed for the 2026 admissions. However, candidates can expect the admission fees to be same as last year for IIM Kozhikode EPGP admissions.