Courses offered by IIMs - MBA, PGP, EPG, PGP-FABM, PDGHRM, PGPPM, etc.

Courses offered by IIMs - MBA, PGP, EPG, PGP-FABM, PDGHRM, PGPPM, etc.

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IIMs offer over 100 management courses at Post Graduate, Executive and Doctoral levels as well as part-time and certificate courses. Being the top ranked B-schools, the IIMs provide best training and placements in the field of management. Take a look at all IIM courses below.

MBA courses by IIMs

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) as the flagship programme in all its 21 institutes. The MBA programme is called Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in some IIMs. The full-time MBA or the PGP programmes are the most sought after IIM courses as they are a gateway to a management career. Admission to full time MBA at IIMs is through CAT exam, which is held in November. CAT 2025 was held on November 30, 2025. So it is time now to check out all about IIM courses. 

Apart from PGP/MBA courses, the IIMs offers a range of Executive MBA, One-Year Diploma, PhD, BPGP and Certificate programmes. In fact, the IIMs offer over 100 management courses at Post Graduate, Executive and Doctoral levels and various other part-time and certificate courses.

IIM admission for 2025 batch of full-time MBA and other courses at 21 IIM institutes begin in January after the declaration of CAT exam result

Admission to courses in IIMs such as Executive, Diploma and Certification courses take place throughout the year. Candidates planning to pursue a management programme from the IIMs must know about the courses offered by each IIM to choose the most suitable course and specialisation.

In this article, we have shared details of IIM's management courses including:

  • Popular MBA/PGP/PGDM courses offered by the IIMs
  • All IIM courses and their duration
  • Eligibility criteria and exam score required to pursue IIM courses

Apart from the flagship PGP programme (MBA), the IIMs offer various full-time post graduate diploma programmes in various specialisations for fresh graduates and working professionals. Take a look at the table below to know more about some of the top management programmes:

MBA Course at IIM

Details

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) or 

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

 

The PGP programme is the flagship programme of IIMs, and is offered by all the 20 institutes.

This course is equivalent to the MBA degree, and students are awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) degree on completion of the course.

The duration of the course is two years spread across six trimesters.

PGP is a fully-integrated management programme which consists of core courses in various management disciplines. In the second year, students get to choose a preferred course from the list of electives.

After the IIM Bill was passed in the Parliament, the top IIMs have started offering MBA degree instead of PGP diploma. 

PGP-FABM (Food and Agribusiness Management)

 

The two-year full-time course was previously known as PGP- ABM programme.

In the first year of the course, students of PGP (Flagship) and FABM study a common syllabus – students of FABM study few extra subjects. In the second year of the programme, FABM focuses more on agro-based subjects.  

PGP in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)

 

The PGPHRM is the flagship programme of IIM Ranchi offered in full-time mode.

The programme is divided into six semesters with a summer project.  

PGP in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM)

 

This programme aims at providing comprehensive studies which helps in improving policy maker’s efficiency and leadership skills.

PGPPM focuses on developing leadership skills and helping public policy and management professionals in tackling new challenges.

The duration of PGPPM is one year, including a two-week international immersion programme.

PGP in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)

 

This programme is offered by IIM Bangalore and is a 22-month weekend residential programme.

The programme can be pursued by mid-level and senior executives having at least four years of work experience after Graduation. 

PGP in Business Management (PGPBM)

 

PGP in Business Management is offered by IIM Tiruchirappalli.

The 24-month programme was launched with the aim of preparing working executives for senior leadership roles.

This programme intends to create capable professional managers that can work in any sector of an organisation. 

PGP in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM)

 

PGP-SM is a two-year full-time programme in Sustainable Management offered by IIM Lucknow.

The programme is spread across six semesters which includes an international immersion programme.

PGP in Agri Business Management (PGP-ABM)

PGP ABM is designed exclusively to develop entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in the field of agribusiness.

The two-year full -time residential programme is offered by IIM Lucknow.

IIM Courses and Duration

The full-time MBA programme is of 2 years, while Executive management courses and Certificate programmes are of shorter duration. Given below is the list of the top post graduate management programmes offered by 21 IIMs and their course duration:

IIM Campus

IIM Courses

IIM Course Duration

IIM Ahmedabad

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) / Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Armed Forces Programme in Business Management (AFP)

6 months

Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-business Management (PGP- FABM)

2 years

ePost Graduate Programme (ePGP)

2 years (added flexibility of completion in 3 years)

Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

-

IIM Bangalore

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) / Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Post- Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM)

1  year

Post- Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)

2 years

IIM Calcutta

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPEX)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

PGPEX-VLM (Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing)

1 year

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)

2 years

CEMS MIM: Master’s in International Management

1 year

IIM Jammu

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

IIM Kozhikode

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Management Development Programme

-

IIM Nagpur

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

IIM Ranchi

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGEXP)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Post- Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)

2 years

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

(PGDHRM)

2 years

Certificate Program in General Management (CPGM)

15 months

IIM Sambalpur

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

IIM Sirmaur

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM)

2 years

IIM Udaipur


 

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

MDP for Women Entrepreneurs (MDPWE)

5 months

IIM Amritsar

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

IIM Bodh Gaya

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

2 years

IIM Indore

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)

5 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management Mumbai (PGP- Mumbai)

2 years

Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Management for Executives (Modular)-PGPMX- offered in Mumbai

2 years

Fellow Programme in Management (Industry)

-

Post Graduate Programme in Human Resource Management (PGP-HRM)

2 years

IIM Kashipur

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)

Thesis needs to be submitted within 4 years from the date of registration

IIM Lucknow

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)

4 years for non-exempted students and 3 years for exempted

Post Graduate Programme in Agri-business Management (PGP- ABM)

2 years

Post- Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP- SM)

2 years

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

3 years

Management for Executives (IPMX)

1 year

IIM Raipur

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executive (PGPWE)

1.5 years

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)

Thesis needs to be submitted within 4 years

IIM Shillong

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Program for Executives - Managing Business in India and China (PGPEx- MBIC)

14 months

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

IIM Rohtak

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM)

2 years

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

1 year

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

IIM Tiruchirappalli

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM)

2 years

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

2 years for coursework + 3 years for research and dissertation = 5 years

Post Graduate Programme in Business Management (PGPBM)

24 months

IIM Visakhapatnam

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)

2 years

Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management for Experienced Professionals

15 months

IIM Mumbai

 

MBA, MBA Sustainability Management, MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management

24months

DGMP, Global Certifications

PGDEX VLFM

 

12-15 months

Q:   Which course should I choose at IIM Ahmedabad for best career option?
A:

All the courses offered by IIM Ahmedabad are career-oriented. However, every program offered at IIMA has different objective. The PGP program of IIM Ahmedabad is the flagship program, which purely suits students who want to build their career in Core Management. Further, the PGP FABM program will suit students who want to build their career in the field of Agriculture. The PGPX program is meant for students with work experience.

The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad placements over the past three years for PGP, PGP FABM and PGPX programs are presented below:

Particulars

PGP Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 55 LPA

INR 61.48 LPA

INR 146 LPA

Average package

INR 27.54 LPA

INR 32.79 LPA

INR 34.45 LPA

Median package

INR 27.6 LPA

INR 31.49 LPA

INR 31.58 LPA

Lowest package

INR 11 LPA

INR 17.5 LPA

INR 18.05 LPA

Roles offered

170

220

280

Offers accepted

374

382

385

Students placed

374

382

385

Students opted out

14

3

4

Companies visited

131

190

188

Particulars

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2021)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2022)

PGP FABM Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 27.82 LPA

INR 33.83 LPA

INR 33.39 LPA

Average package

INR 17.79 LPA

INR 21.49 LPA

INR 20.11 LPA

Median package

INR 16.84 LPA

INR 20 LPA

INR 20 LPA

Lowest package

INR 12 LPA

INR 12.85 LPA

INR 14.97 LPA

Companies visited

30

56

32

Offers accepted / Students placed

44

47

46

Eligible students

45

48

47

Students opted out

1

1

1

Students not placed

0

0

0

Particulars

PGPX Placement Statistics (2022)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2023)

PGPX Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 75.2 LPA

INR 108 LPA

INR 54.8 LPA

Average package

INR 38.64 LPA

INR 35.68 LPA

INR 36.41 LPA

Median package

INR 36.25 LPA

INR 33.05 LPA

INR 35 LPA

Lowest package

INR 25.5 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 21.46 LPA

Offers made

172

178

150

Offers accepted

119

128

121

Q:   How many courses do IIM Visakhapatnam offers?
A:

IIM Visakhapatnam offers various courses under PG and doctoral level. The Institution offers a total of five main courses across multiple specialisations and various certification courses as well. PGPM, PGPEx, PGPDGM, EMBA are the flagship courses. Dcotoral level programme like PhD are offered in various specialisation including, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance & Accounting. MGNF is the certification course offered by the institution.

Q:   What is the average CTC offered at IIM Amritsar?
A:

The institute has disclosed the average package 2024 for the top quartile. The table below depicts the IIM Amritsar average package for the past three years:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)
Overall average packageINR 14.63 LPAINR 16.51 LPAN/A
Top quartile average packageINR 18.54 LPAINR 20.57 LPAINR 19.73 LPA
Top 50% average packageN/AINR 19.54 LPAN/A

IIM Courses offered through CAT

For admission to most of the postgraduate courses the IIMs accept CAT score. For some Executive programmes specific written test are conducted. Given below is the list of IIM courses for which CAT score is valid.

IIM

Courses Offered Through CAT

IIM Ahmedabad

PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, PhD, BPGP

IIM Amritsar

MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, PhD

IIM Bangalore

PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD

IIM Bodh Gaya

PGP, PhD (FPM)

IIM Calcutta

MBA, PhD

IIM Indore

PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM

IIM Jammu

PGP, PhD

IIM Kashipur

MBA, MBA (Analytics), MBA (WX), PhD, EFPM

IIM Kozhikode

PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, PhD, PhD (PT)

IIM Lucknow

PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, FPM

IIM Nagpur

PGP, PhD

IIM Raipur

PGP, FPM/ PhD, EFPM

IIM Ranchi

PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), PhD, EPhD

IIM Rohtak

PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM, PhD, Part-Time FPM

IIM Sambalpur

MBA, PhD, E PhD

IIM Shillong

PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE, PhD, PhDWP

IIM Sirmaur

MBA, MBA (T&HM), PhD

IIM Tiruchirappalli

PGPM, PGPM-HR, PGPBM, FPM, E-FPM

IIM Udaipur

MBA, PhD

IIM Visakhapatnam

PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, PhD

IIM Mumbai

MBA, MBA Sustainability Management, MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management, PhD

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IIM Courses: Eligibility Criteria and Exam Score Required

Eligibility criteria for IIM Courses:

  • The candidate must be a graduate with minimum 50 per cent aggregate marks or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum marks required is 45 per cent aggregate in graduation
  • For courses other than the flagship MBA/PGP, work experience is a mandatory requirement. The duration of work experience varies for different courses.
Q:   Does IIM Bodhgaya offer MBA?
A:

Yes, IIM Bodhgaya offers a two-year full-time MBA programme. MBA is the flagship programme of IIM Bodhgaya. Candidates willing to take admission in MBA programme at IIM Bodhgaya must take the CAT exam because IIM Bodhgaya MBA admission is based on valid CAT score. Candidates shortlisted based on their CAT score will have to qualify the personal interview (PI) round followed by document verification and fee payment to lock their seat in the said programme.

Q:   Is the CAT syllabus difficult?
A:

Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2025, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2023 and CAT 2024 was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.

The most important things to keep in mind are:

  1. CAT exam mode is online
  2. Each question carries three marks 
  3. There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts

The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:

  • Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high 
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate 
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high
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.

IIM Courses: Exam scores required for admission

For admission to IIMs' MBA/PGP and E-MBA/EPGP programmes, candidates are required to appear in certain entrance exams. Given below are the entrance test scores required to pursue IIM courses.

IIM Course

Exam

MBA/PGP/PGDM

CAT

EPGP, PGPEX

CAT, GMAT, EMAT (for IIM Kozhikode)

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IIM Courses: Executive, Diploma, Certifications

In the last four years, the IIMs have launched various long term and short term management programmes. For example, along with PGP in IIM Ahmedabad you can also find BPGP in IIM Ahmedabad, which is gaining popularity pretty fast. A lot of courses have been introduced in emerging and niche domains to cater to the demands of rapidly changing job market and business world. Some of these domains include Liberal Arts, Analytics, Family Business, AI-powered Marketing, Communication Strategies, etc. Check below some other executive, diploma and certification courses by MBA.

IIM

New Course

IIM Ahmedabad

Two-year Online MBA

IIM Bangalore

Hospital Management Programme

Rural Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme

IIM Calcutta

Business Management Programme for Defence Forces

Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management

APSPM course for Mid and Senior Executives

Executive Program in Investment Banking and Capital Market

Advanced Programme in Strategic Management

Executive Programme in Business & Corporate Laws

IIM Lucknow

Executive Management Programme in Sales and Marketing

Executive Programme in AI for Business

Executive programme in Strategic HR Management

Executive Programme in Data Science

IIM Kozhikode

Professional Programme for Women Entrepreneur

IIM Indore

Management Development Programme on 'Marketing Ethics'

Online Executive Programme in Strategic Sales Management

IIM Udaipur

Chief Business Officers Program

 

IIM Rohtak

Management Programme for Working Professionals

IIM Jammu

Executive Programme in 'Machine Learning & AI for Business

Executive Programme in 'General Management'

IIM Shillong

Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Business Management Program for Defence Officers

IIM Ranchi

‘Human Connect’ Programme

IIM Trichy

PG Certificate Programmes
PG Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation

PG Certificate Programme in Strategic Management

PG Certificate Programme in Manufacturing and Analytics

PG Certificate Programme in Banking & Finance

IIM Sambalpur

PG Programme in Fintech for Working Professionals

 Executive MBA Programme

IIM Sirmaur

PG Certification Programmes
Executive MBA 

IIM Amritsar

Certificate programme in Family Businesses

 

IIM Nagpur

PG Certificate Programme in Data Science

IIM Visakhapatnam

Digital and Social Media Marketing Programme

Collaborative MBA

Executive Certificate in Advance Strategic Management

Executive Programme in SHRM

Smart Manufacturing Certificate Course

IIM Kashipur

Post Graduate Programme in Hospital Management 

IIM Raipur

Digital Health Professional Programme

IIM Bodhgaya

MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management) and MBA (Digital Business Management)

Executive Certificate Programme in AI & ML for Business

 Digital Marketing Certificate Course

 5-year Integrated Programme in Management

IIM Mumbai

Executive Certificate Programme in Advanced Marketing Analytics & management

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Animesh Sharma

4 years ago

Does IIM offers BBA ?

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Akash sangwan

4 years ago

Does iim offer mba in the field of sports managment.

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Tuhina Tuhi

4 years ago

Does any IIM offer MBA in Media or Media management ?

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Does any IIM offer Specialization in Media or Media management ?

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how many IIM have finance specialization ?

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