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As part of meeting rigorous admission requirements and dominating the entrance examination, candidate are minutely screened for their level of superior strategic thinking as demonstrated by achieving success in leadership-based interview questions. Each of the following steps can be seen as specifically laid out so that the candidates are well-equipped for the challenges of an Executive MBA. Some of the top business management institutes offer admission into their EMBA program through entrance exams like GMAT, GRE, CAT, XAT and EMAT etc.
Executive MBA Admission Process
Admission to an Executive MBA program includes a series of steps starting with an entry test and going through several rounds of selection. Although the exact sequence may vary across schools and examinations a basic step-wise guide is as follows:
STEP 1: Check Eligibility
Particulars | Details |
Academic Qualification | Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation in any field from a reputed university or college. |
Work Experience | From 2-5 years of full-time work experience. Anything other than full-time work experience will not be accepted. |
STEP 2: Select Institutions and Exams
Identify the business schools to which the candidate wants to apply and note which entrance exams they accept.
STEP 3: Register for Exams
Students must register for the necessary entrance examinations on their respective university websites, and provide the required information and fees. Some of the most popular entrance exams for admission into the EMBA program are:
GMAT | GRE | CAT |
XAT | EMAT | NMAT |
SNAP | CMAT | ATMA |
STEP 4: Get Your Admit Card
Download the admit card once it is released.
STEP 5: Take the Exam
Sit for the exam and wait for the results.
STEP 6: Check Your Scores
Once the results are available candidates should verify whether their scores have met the cutoff points or not. If eligible proceed to the next selection process.
STEP 7: Participate in Interviews and Discussions
Prepare for group discussions, personal interviews or any additional rounds required by the b-school.
STEP 8: Document Verification
Candidates should submit the necessary documents to confirm their admission. Each step helps the B-schools assess candidate’s academic and professional readiness, ensuring only the best candidates are chosen.
List of IIMs that Offer Executive MBA Programs
The executive BA program offered by various IIMs helps working professionals improve their managerial and leadership skills. The EMBA program typically needs a bachelor's degree along with significant work experience (3-5 years or more) and qualifying scores in the entrance exams like GMAT, GRE or CAT.
Popular and reputed IIMs such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta provide high-quality education with excellent career outcomes and also offers average salaries ranging from ₹22 Lakhs to ₹ 54.8 Lakhs. Each IIM has its unique eligibility criteria and admission processes making these programs ideal for working professionals who want to advance in their careers.
College Name | Eligibility | Entrance Exam Accepted | Average Salary |
IIM Ahmedabad | Working professional with 4 years of experience having a bachelor's degree. | GMAT/GRE | ₹54.8 Lakhs per annum |
IIM Bangalore | A bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a min. of 50% marks. A candidate must have a min. of 5 years of work experience after completing graduation. | GMAT/GRE | ₹33.07 Lakhs per annum |
IIM Calcutta | A bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any discipline. A candidate must have a min. 5 years of full-time job experience. | A candidate must have a Valid GMAT score. (within 36 months prior to the application date) | ₹30.90 Lakhs per annum |
IIM Mumbai (Earlier known as NITIE) | Bachelor’s in B.E. or B.Tech. Min 4 years & less than 10 years. | Online application (leadership profiling), aptitude test and personal interview. | - |
IIM Lucknow | A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree with more than 50% marks or equal. A min. of 5 years of full-time job experience is needed along with the application form. | GMAT/GRE | ₹34.00 Lakhs per annum |
IIM Indore | 50% marks in 4-year Bachelor’s Degrees Or 50% marks in a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in a Master’s Degree. Or 50% in Five-year Integrated Programs / other programs of similar duration. Min. 5 years of managerial, entrepreneurial, & professional experience is needed. | GMAT/GRE/CAT score | ₹25.68 Lakhs per annum |
IIM Shillong | Graduation is needed with 50% score (minimum). Work experience of min. 5 years is needed. Relaxation of 1 year will be given to the candidates who have at least 1 year of work experience outside India. | CAT - Min 50 percentile (overall)/ GMAT - Min 500 score (overall) | ₹26.10 Lakhs per annum |
IIM Rohtak | 50% marks in bachelors + 3 yrs of managerial experience | PGPx Aptitude Test (PAT) + PI | - |
IIM Raipur | Three years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional post-qualification as of 30th September 2024. Min. Bachelor's level or equivalent with 50% marks. | CAT | - |
IIM Kashipur | A bachelor’s degree with min 50% marks general category, 45% marks (ST/SC/DAP) and 47% marks NC-OBC | CAT/GMAT/EMAT | - |
IIM Ranchi | A three-year bachelor’s degree + 3 years of job experience. | Online Application + PI | - |
IIM Vishakhapatnam | (10+2+3) A three-year bachelor’s degree with min 50% marks for general ( 45% for NC-OBC & EWS, and 40% for ST, SC & PwD). 3 - years of job experience is required. Any experience other than full-time will not be considered. | CAT/GMAT/GRE/EMAT + PI | - |
IIM Tiruchirapalli | A bachelor’s degree with min 50% mark for the general category (45% for SC/CT/PwD) | CAT/GMAT/WAT/PI | - |
IIM Nagpur | A 3-year bachelor’s degree +CA/ICWA/CS Qualification accepted. 3-years of job experience is needed. | IIMNAT + PI | - |
IIM Jammu | Bachelor’s degree with min 50% marks general, 47% marks for NC-OBC & 45% marks for SC/DAP/ST + 3 years of job experience is required. | CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMJAT | - |
List of IITs that offer Executive MBA Program
Apart from the IIMs, several IITs also offer Executive MBA program especially designed for the working professionals. The eligibility criteria for admission into the EMBA program at the IITs include a bachelor’s degree with 50-60% marks and work experience ranging from 1 to 10 years.
Admission processes involve online applications, interviews and in some cases exams like CAT, GMAT or XAT. Institutions such as IIT Delhi, IIT Madras and IIT Bombay offer high-quality education with good average salaries such as ₹21.85 to ₹24.01 Lakhs per annum. These programs are designed for professionals aiming for career growth in management.
College Name | Eligibility | Entrance Exam Accepted | Average Salary |
IIT Kanpur | Candidates who are self-sponsored work exp. Between 4.5 - 10 yrs. For sponsored candidates: 4.5 yrs For candidates on leave for study: 4.5 years of work experience | WAT + PI | - |
IIT Delhi | 60% marks in bachelors + 3 yrs of experience | Online application + WAT+ PI | ₹24.01 Lakhs per annum |
IIT Madras | 60% marks in bachelors + 3 yrs of experience | Online application + WAT+ PI | ₹21.85 Lakhs per annum |
IIT Roorkee | 60% marks in bachelors + 4 yrs of experience | CAT/GMAT/XAT | - |
IIT Bombay | Bachelor's from a university recognised by UGC + 7+ yrs of work exp + 5 yrs of managerial exp. + Excellent English language skills + Satisfactory performance in interview rounds. | Only some candidates are required to submit their CAT/GMAT/GRE scores and need to prove their quantitative skills + Online Application TOEFL/IELTS + PI. | - |
IIT Dhanbad | 50% marks in bachelor's degree + Executive/Entrepreneurs with 1 yr exp from a reputed organisation. Entrepreneurs from the forms whose turnover is above 200 lakh. | Online application form + WAT + PI (Online at IIT Dhanbad designated centres) | - |
List of some private institutes that offer Executive MBA Programs
There are several private institutes in India that offer Executive MBA programs to working professionals with a career goal of becoming the leader of the organization. The course offered by private institutes differs from 11 months to 24 months. The basic eligibility criteria to pursue EMBA is a bachelor's degree, work experience and entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT or XAT.
Institutes such as XLRI, ISB, MDI Gurugram and SPJIMR are some popular institutes offering the EMBA course. They provide full-time and part-time programs. The fees range from ₹ 4.75 Lakhs to ₹49.50 Lakhs depending on the institution and type of program.
College Name | Course Name & Duration | Eligibility | Entrance Exam Accepted | Fees | Average Salary | Regular/ Online |
XLRI Xavier School of Management | EDHRM 1 - Year | Three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Min 5 yrs pg + full-time work experience, preferably in a managerial position, as of 31st December 2024. | A virtual platform interview will be held with the shortlisted, eligible candidates for the program. Interview performance will determine the final choice. | ₹4.75 Lakhs | - | Regular |
XIM University, Bhubaneswar | EMBA 1 - Year | 55% marks in three-year bachelor's degree + 3 years experience as an executive or 5 years experience if self-employed. 23 years of age should be completed on 1st July 2024. | XAT/CAT/GMAT/XGMT + GD + PI+ WAT | ₹14.00 Lakhs | - | Regular |
Amity University | Executive MBA 1 - Year | Min 50% marks in graduation + 3 years of work experience is needed. | - | ₹6.34 Lakhs | - | Regular |
ISB Hyderabad, Mohali | PGPMAX 15 - Months | Bachelor’s degree or its equal degree from a reputed university. CA, ICWA etc, are also accepted. Post-bachelor 10+ years of job experience is required. | Online Application | ₹49.50 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
SIBM, Pune | MBA Executive 24 - Months | 50% in a three-year Bachelor’s Degree (45% ST &SC). Also, distance graduation from a college approved by UGC or AICTE. Min 1 Year of job experience is needed. | Candidates will be selected based on Personal Interview (PI) | ₹7.03 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
MDI, Gurugram | PGDM - BM 18 - Months | Three-year bachelor's degree with min 50% mark and a minimum of 3 years of work experience. | CAT/GMAT/XAT | ₹16.70 Lakhs | ₹24.21 Lakhs per annum | Part-time |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | PGXPM 20 - Months | 50% marks in bachelor's degree + 8 yrs of work exp. by Oct 1, 2024. | Online Application + PI + Academic qualifications overall + Work Experience | ₹13.12 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
PGPM - Flex | 50% marks in bachelor's degree + 2 yrs of work exp. by Oct 1, 2024. Experience of 18-24 will also be accepted if the candidate is exceptionally good. | WAT + PI | ₹10.32 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Weekend) | |
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | (PGP- Entrepreneurship Management) 11 - Months | Graduates from a recognized university. The candidate Should own a business or be an active family business member. | PI | ₹7.00 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
SPJIMR | Post Graduate Executive Management Program (PGEMP) 21 - Months | Graduation with Minimum 50% marks (Diploma holders can also apply with min. 10+ years of work experience) + Min. 5 years of job experience is needed. | EA/GMAC or application with a test of reasoning/GD/PI rounds | ₹9.50 Lakhs | - | Blended (Online & offline) |
FAQs
The minimum job experience needed for an Executive MBA course is 3-5 years of full-time experience. However some of the leading colleges may ask for more experience mostly in cases where the students select a highly competitive exam.
Yes, the aspirants must take the GAMT, GRE, CAT or other entrance exams necessary for admission into the EMBA course. However, in some colleges this requirement can be ignored in light of a candidate's professional work experience.
