IIM Indore announces second batch of CEO Programme for Transformational Enterprise Leadership
The 11-month Chief Executive Officers Programme targets senior leaders and executives approaching the C-suite with at least eight years of industry experience.
The Indian Institute of Management Indore has opened admissions to the second cohort of its marquee C-suite offering - the Chief Executive Officers Programme, crafted to help aspiring and current CEOs and senior leaders build strategic and digital leadership acumen while steering transformation across a fast-shifting business ecosystem.
The programme readies leaders to move decisively from functional management to enterprise leadership with a clear, growth-centred vision.
The 11-month Chief Executive Officers Programme targets senior leaders and executives approaching the C-suite with at least eight years of industry experience. It develops the capability to lead differently, drive innovation across teams, navigate risk and uncertainty, and inspire transformative change. Learners learn to set bold, actionable growth plans, accelerate go-to-market strategies, foster a collaborative, innovation-led culture, and place the customer at the centre of decision-making.
Commonly asked questions
The placement rate for IIM Indore has not been released yet. However, some other placement statistics have been released. Check data tabulated below to know more:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) | Placement Statistics (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Salary | INR 70 LPA | INR 82.54 LPA |
| Average Salary | INR 29.57 LPA | INR 27.3 LPA |
| Median Salary | INR 27 LPA | INR 25 LPA |
| PPOs Offered | N/A | 158 |
| Companies Visited | 225 | 240 |
| New Recruiters | N/A | 70 |
The IIM Indore PGP HRM placements for 2026 have also been released. See the table below to know more:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2026) |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 40 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 25.70 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 24 LPA |
| Top 10% Average Package | INR 38.8 LPA |
| Top 25% Average Package | INR 32.5 LPA |
| Top 50% Average Package | INR 28.6 LPA |
The course-wise IIM Indore median offered during IIM Indore placements between 2024 and 2026 is tabulated below:
Course |
Statistics (2024) |
Statistics (2025) |
Statistics (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
PGP and IPM |
INR 24.50 LPA |
INR 27 LPA |
INR 25 LPA |
PGP HRM |
INR 20.5 LPA |
INR 24 LPA |
INR 24 LPA |
The IIM Indore highest package offered during the 2026 placement session was INR 82.54 LPA. Check the table below for course-wise highest placement details between 2024 and 2026 drives:
Course |
Highest Package (2024) |
Highest Package (2025) |
Highest Package (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
PGP and IPM |
INR 100 LPA |
INR 70 LPA |
INR 82.54 LPA |
PGP-HRM |
INR 33.6 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
INR 40 LPA |
EPGP |
INR 47 LPA |
INR 36 LPA |
N/A |
As the leadership landscape evolves, so must boardroom capabilities. The Chief Executive Officers Programme adopts a multi-pronged curriculum to harness technology and analytics, deepen cross-functional fluency and master advanced concepts in digital marketing—alongside learning with C-suite peers and senior leaders. A defining feature is its Four Masterclass Sessions led by Four top-level CEOs, offering executive-suite insights on strategic vision, failure and recovery, Indian leadership and excellence and the executive presence expected of a modern CEO.
Speaking at the announcement, Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore said, “At IIM Indore, our Chief Executive Officers Programme equips senior leaders to navigate disruption with judgement, resilience and purpose. We blend rigorous scholarship with contemporary practice to build strategic depth, digital fluency and stakeholder credibility. With masterclasses from top CEOs and an immersive campus experience, learners return to their organisations ready to lead transformation and compound value for sustainable advantage.”
Sharing his thoughts, Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head, TimesPro said, “TimesPro is delighted to partner with IIM Indore on this marquee programme for India’s next generation of CEOs. The curriculum builds cross-functional fluency, customer centricity and data-led decision-making, empowering leaders to accelerate growth, de-risk execution and embed innovation at scale across markets, industries and cycles.”
The programme also features a three-day campus immersion designed to catalyse lifelong leadership networks. Learners engage in forums that encourage the exchange of industry-specific insights and the cross-pollination of ideas—broadening functional expertise and strengthening leadership capability.
Commonly asked questions
For IIM Indore MBA admission, the course fee is INR 24 lakh to be paid in six equal instalments. This doesn't include other components. Given below is the fee structure of IIM Indore MBA fees, as per the official website for the 2026-28 batch:
| Components | Amount (2026-27) | Amount (2027-28) |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | INR 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Alumni Fee GST @ 18% | -- | 11,800 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | INR 50,000 | -- |
| Mess Deposit | INR 54,000 | -- |
| Grand Total | INR 13,04,000 | INR 1,211,800 |
Find below IIM Indore fee for all courses as per an unofficial source:
| Course Name | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| PGP | INR 17.2 Lacs - INR 20 lakh |
| EPGP | INR 7.50 Lacs - INR 17.60 lakh |
| FPM | INR 9,80,000 lakh |
| Certificate | INR 90,000 - INR 2.5 lakh |
For the batch of 2024-2026, the highest domestic salary package offered was INR 82.54 LPA. Since last year, the highest package has increased by 17.91%. See the table below to know more:
| Particulars | Statistics (2025) | Statistics (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Salary | INR 70 LPA | INR 82.54 LPA |
It focuses on four domains: Technology and Analytics, Consumer Behaviour and Customer Centricity, Strategy, and Leadership.
On successful completion, learners will become eligible for the executive education alumni status of IIM Indore.
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