Business Management Studies

Great Lakes is the clear winner for an Executive MBA (via their 1-year PGPM for candidates with 2+ years of experience).

Why Great Lakes Wins:

Flagship Status: The 1-year programme is Great Lakes' flagship course. The college pours all its corporate resources, elite faculty, and placement efforts into it.

Strong Placements: It offers dedicated, highly aggressive on-campus lateral placements, with an average CTC hovering around ₹17.8 LPA. It is a major hub for Consulting, Product Management, and Analytics.

Fast-Paced: It condenses a rigorous curriculum into 12 months, minimizing your time out of the workforce.

If you are looking into IIM Shillong for an Executive MBA, the first thing to clarify is that they offer two distinct programs for working professionals.

PGPEx: A 1-year, full-time, residential programme for mid-to-senior professionals looking to pivot their career.  

PGPWE: A 2-year, blended/weekend programme for working executives who want to study without leaving their jobs. 

If you are tracking down the exact, current schedules for IIM Kashipur's Executive MBA admissions, the absolute key detail to remember is that they operate in strict back-to-back blocks.

Once a specific application round closes, you do not wait weeks for a test date. The entrance exam (EMAT) happens the very next day, and personal interviews (PI) follow immediately on the day after that.

When comparing MBA placements, both universities have opportunities, but LPU is often considered a stronger option because of its wider recruiter base, industry focused curriculum, and regular corporate engagement. MBA students get exposure through live projects, internships, workshops, and placement training. Placement outcomes depend on individual skills and performance, but the overall ecosystem at LPU provides strong support for career growth and better access to diverse job opportunities across sectors.