Executive MBA from IIM (Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow & other IIMs)

Executive MBA from IIM (Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow & other IIMs)

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Updated on Aug 25, 2025 17:47 IST

Pursuing Executive MBA from IIMs will put you in the contention for top executives and business leaders. So if you are a mid level manager, you must read this article. In this article, you will read all about Executive MBA programmes at IIMs, including courses, eligibility criteria, work experience required, fees and placement data.

Executive MBA from IIMs

IIM Executive MBA or IIM EMBA are management courses that focuses on rendering competent management education to working professionals with managerial experience. They are meant for mid and senior level working professionals who wish to further their career goals by enhancing their managerial and leadership skills. Executive MBA is fast catching up with working professionals from all industries as having an MBA degree has become a major criteria for career growth. Almost all MBA colleges in India offer Executive MBA programmes in full-time or part-time mode. One good part about this course is that many organisations fund Executive MBA for their employees. In this article, you will read all about Executive MBA from IIM for working professionals, including eligibility criteria, courses, fees and placement data.

Table of content
  • Executive MBA from IIM: Eligibility Criteria
  • IIM Executive MBA for Working Professionals: Institute Wise Course List
  • IIM Executive MBA Admission Criteria
  • IIM Executive MBA Placements

Executive MBA from IIM: Eligibility Criteria

To pursue IIM EMBA programmes, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • The candidates should have completed a bachelorโ€™s degree with a minimum of 10 +2+3 years of education
  • They should have 50 per cent aggregate marks in graduation from recognised univeristy or equivalent
  • They should be working or owning a business at the time of application
  • They should have a minimum work experience of three to eight years

These are common IIM Executive MBA eligibility criteria. For institute specific Executive MBA, eligibility criteria read this article: Executive MBA eligibility for IIMs and Top B-Schools

IIM Executive MBA for Working Professionals: Institute Wise Course List

Check below, the list of Executive MBA courses offered by the IIMs and course fee. Since these programmes are for workimg professionals and have company sponsorship, their fee is on the higher side. 

IIM

Executive MBA programme

IIM Executive MBA Fees (approx.)

IIM Ahmedabad

PGPX

INR 33.00 Lakh

IIM Bangalore

EPGP

INR 33.96 Lakh

IIM Calcutta

MBAEx

INR 31.00 Lakh

IIM Indore

EPGP

INR 22.11 Lakh

IIM Lucknow

IPMX

INR 26.00 Lakh

IIM Kozhikode

Executive MBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Raipur

ePGP

NA

IIM Udaipur

EMBA

INR 14.20 Lakh

IIM Rohtak

PGPx

INR 7.43 Lakh

IIM Visakhapatnam

EMBA

INR 10.80 Lakh

IIM Trichy

PGPM

INR 14.50 Lakh

IIM Sambalpur

Exe-MBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Ranchi

Executive MBA

INR 12.50 Lakh

IIM Jammu

EMBA

INR 9.92 Lakh

IIM Amritsar

EMBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Shillong

PGPEx

INR 22.71 Lakh

IIM Kashipur

Executive MBA

INR 12.00 Lakh

IIM Nagpur

Executive MBA

INR 9.50 Lakh

IIM Indore

EPGP

INR 22.11 Lakh

Also Read: Top PGDM Colleges in India: NIRF Ranks, Placements, Fees

IIM Executive MBA Admission Criteria

The selection criteria and admission process of IIM Executive MBA programmes mainly consist of:

  • Entrance exam score/written test
  • Personal Interview

Some IIMs accept CAT, GMAT, GRE scores for selection, whereas some conduct their own written test for Executive MBA programme. Final selection is based on candidatesโ€™ exam score, PI performance, work experience, SOP and other presentations.

IIM Executive MBA Placements

Executive MBA from IIM has gained popularity among the top recruiters, in the last decade. Executive MBA placement trends show that businesses are keen on hiring a professional with a good chunk of knowledge and experience. The average salary offered to IIM EMBA graduates is about INR 18 lakh per annum and the top salaries can reach even up to INR 90 Lakh per annum.

Recruiters are keen to hire EMBA graduates from IIMs as these institutions offer a talent pool with robust experience and rigorous management education. Large organizations recruit these candidates at the mid-management level whereas smaller organizations recruit them at senior and CXO levels. Check below, latest salary offers made to IIM Executive MBA students during campus placements:

IIM 

Executive MBA Average Salary Package

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 35.68 Lakh

IIM Bangalore

INR 34.33 Lakh

IIM Calcutta

INR 32.68 Lakh

IIM Indore

INR 27.80 Lakh

IIM Lucknow

INR 25.53 Lakh

Q: ย  Which is better IIM Jammu or IIM Amritsar?
A:

More than 2500 companies participated in the 2024 IIM Amritsar placements. On the other hand, 154 companies were part of IIM Jammu placements 2024. The table below compares the 2024 placement statistics of IIM Amritsar and IIM Jammu:

IIM NameHighest Package (2024)Average Package (2024)Companies Visited (2024)
IIM Amritsar 

- INR 58.52 LPA (International)

- INR 28 LPA (Domestic)

INR 19.73 LPA (Top quartile)250+
IIM JammuINR 31.75 LPAINR 15.48 LPA154
Q: ย  What is the difference between qualifying CAT cut off and final CAT cut off?
A:
Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of an IIM is the minimum percentile (sectional as well as overall) required by candidates to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round. These are only eligibility score and not the score for selection. The final CAT cut off percentiles are the scores on the basis of which a candidate is actually selected for the What-PI round. The qualifying CAT cut offs are released publically before the CAT exam and result as a part of selection criteria for the MBA/PGP batch of that year. The qualifying cut offs for CAT are release category wise - General, NC/OBC. General-EWS, SC/ST, PwD. The qualifying cut offs percentiles of General category candidate is higher than then rest. The final CAT cut offs are not released publically. The cut offs are estimate on the basis of candidate's selection for What-PI. The final CAT cut offs for General category candidate is also higher than then rest.
Q: ย  What is the difference between IIM Trichy qualifying CAT cutoff and final cutoff?
A:

The qualifying CAT cutoff of IIM Trichy is the minimum percentile that candidates must meet to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round while the final CAT cutoff is the percentile that candidates must obtain to participate in the WAT/GD-PI round. The former is released with the admission criteria of the institute before the CAT exam while the latter is released after the declaration of CAT result. Also, the final CAT cutoff is always higher than the qualifying cutoff. 

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