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Full-time Executive MBA
The course of Full-time Executive MBA in India is specially designed for working professionals and the duration of this program is of one year. A minimum of four years of experience is needed for admission into the EMBA program. To increase the managerial ability of working professionals the Executive MBA is structured by senior industry experts. The full-time Executive MBA is ideal for candidates with strong IT knowledge, analytical skills, intelligence and strong managerial abilities. Some of the popular EMBA colleges with their course name are IIM Ahmedabad’s PGPX, IIM Bangalore's EPGP/MBA, IIM Calcutta’s MBAEx, IIM Mumbai’s PGPEX - VLF, IIM Lucknow’s IPMAX, XLRI’s EDHRM, IIT Kanpur’s PGPEX-VLM etc.
Given below is the list of top MBA colleges for Executive MBA that offer a full-time EMBA program along with the duration, eligibility, entrance exam, fees, average salary and whether it is regular or online:
College Name Course Name & Duration Eligibility Entrance Exam Fees Average Salary Regular/Online IIM Ahmedabad PGPX 1 Year Working professional with 4 years of experience having a bachelor's degree. GMAT/GRE ₹33.00 Lakhs (single students) for 1 year. ₹35.00 Lakhs (married student) for 1 year. ₹54.8 Lakhs per annum Regular IIM Bangalore EPGP/EMBA 1 Year 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 ₹31.00 Lakhs for a single for 1 year. ₹34.00 Lakhs for 1 year with family accommodations ₹33.07 Lakhs per annum Regular IIM Calcutta MBAEx 1 Year 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 the last 36 months of the application date.) ₹31.00 Lakhs ₹30.90 Lakhs per annum Regular IIM Mumbai (Earlier known as NITIE) PGPEX-VLF 1 Year Bachelor’s in B.E. or B.Tech. Min 4 years & less than 10 years. Online application (leadership profiling), aptitude test, and personal interview. ₹11.00 Lakhs - Regular IIM Lucknow IPMX 1 Year 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 ₹26.00 Lakhs ₹34.00 Lakhs per annum Regular
Part-Time/Weekend MBA
In India, part-time/weekend Executive MBA classes are usually held on weekends for long hours during the daytime or on a few evenings during the week. This schedule helps the professionals to keep working while pursuing their studies. Sometimes, students may need to take a few weeks off from work as some institutes have fixed Executive MBA course durations. The part-time or weekend Executive MBA offers students the flexibility to complete the degree within three to five years. Some of the popular part-time/weekend Executive MBA colleges with their course name are IIM Kozhikode’s EMBA course, FMS Delhi Executive MBA, ISB’s PGPMAX, SIBM’s Executive MBA, MDI Gurugram PGDM-BM, IIFT Delhi’s EPGD-GHRM, IIT Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Roorkee, etc.
Given below is the list of top MBA colleges for Executive MBA that offer a part-time/weekend EMBA program along with the duration, eligibility, entrance exam, fees and average salary:
College Name | Course Name & Duration | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Fees | Average Salary | Part-time/Weekend |
IIM Kozhikode | EMBA 2 Years | - | GMAT/GRE/EMAT | Online Cohort (D-to-D Mode): ₹13.22 Lakhs to be paid in 8 installments. Offline Cohort (Physical, In Campus Mode): ₹ 12.22 Lakhs to be paid in eight instalments | ₹22.00 Lakhs per annum | Part-Time |
FMS Delhi | MBA Executive 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree with min. 45% marks + Min. 5 years of job experience. | Online Application + Discussion + Extempore + PI | ₹2.32 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Evening) |
ISB Hyderabad, Mohali | PGPMAX 15 Months | ISB Executive MBA eligibility: 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 |
IIFT, Delhi | EPGD-GHRM 18 Months | Working experience if three years in managerial or executive level or Graduation with 50% marks + 2 years of experience + Until 15 May managerial work is considered. | Candidates will be selected based on Personal Interview (PI) | ₹5.60 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Weekend, on-campus) |
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business 18 Months | Graduation with min 5 yrs exp or B.E/B.Tech with min 5 yrs exp + P.G Degree with min 3 yrs of work experience. | Candidates will be selected based on Personal Interview (PI) + Work Exp. + Qualification. | ₹5.60 Lakhs | - | Part-time (On-campus) | |
IIT Delhi | Executive MBA 2 Years | 60% marks in bachelors + 3 yrs of experience | Online application + WAT+ PI | ₹18.00 Lakhs | ₹24.01 Lakhs per annum | Part-time |
IIT Madras | Executive MBA 2 Years | 60% marks in bachelors + 3 yrs of experience | Online application + WAT+ PI | ₹17.00 Lakhs | ₹21.85 Lakhs per annum | Part-time (Weekends, On-campus) |
IIT Roorkee | EMBA 24 Months to 60 Months | 60% marks in bachelors + 4 yrs of experience | CAT/GMAT/XAT | ₹11.42 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
IIT Bombay | Executive MBA 18 Months | Bachelors 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. | ₹42.00 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
IIT Dhanbad | Executive MBA 2 Years | 50% marks in bachelor's degree + Executive/Entrepreneurs with 1 yr exp from a reputed organization. Entrepreneurs from the forms whose turnover is above 200 lakh. | Online application form + WAT + PI (Online at IIT Dhanbad designated centres) | ₹6.00 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Hybrid mode) |
IIT Kharagpur | Executive MBA 2 Years | - | - | ₹18.00 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Weekend) |
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 | ₹12.35 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
PGPM - Flex 1 Year | 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 | ₹10.00 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Weekend) | |
IIM Raipur | ePGP 2 Years | Three years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional post-qualification as of 30th September 2024. Min. Bachelor's level or equivalent with 50% marks. | CAT | ₹14.95 Lakhs | - | (Hybrid - Online & Offline classes) |
IIM Kashipur | Executive MBA 2 Years | A bachelor’s degree with min 50% marks general category, 45% marks (ST/SC/DAP) and 47% marks NC-OBC | CAT/GMAT/EMAT | ₹12.00 Lakhs | - | (Blended Online & offline) |
IIM Ranchi | Executive MBA 2 Years | A three-year bachelor’s degree + 3 years of job experience. | Online Application + PI | ₹12.50 Lakhs | - | (Blended Online & offline) |
IIM Vishakhapatnam | Executive MBA 2 Years | (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. No part-time experience will be considered. | CAT/GMAT/GRE/EMAT + PI | ₹10.80 Lakhs | - | Part-time (Weekend) |
IIM Tiruchirapalli | PGPBM 2 Years | A bachelor’s degree with min 50% mark for the general category (45% for SC/CT/PwD) | CAT/GMAT/WAT/PI | ₹14.50 Lakhs | - | Part-time (weekend) |
IIM Nagpur | Executive MBA 2 Years | A 3-year bachelor’s degree +CA/ICWA/CS Qualification accepted. 3-years of job experience is needed. | IIMNAT + PI | ₹9.50 Lakhs | - | Part-time (weekend) |
IIM Jammu | EMBA 2 Years | A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in general, 47% marks for NC-OBC, & 45% marks for SC/DAP/ST + 3 years of job experience is required. | CAT/GMAT/GRE/IIMJAT | ₹9.92 Lakhs | - | Blended |
IIM Amritsar | Executive MBA 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree + three years of work experience | CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE | ₹12.00 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
IIM Sambalpur | EMBA 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks+ three years of work experience | PI | ₹12.00 Lakhs | - | Blended (Online & Offline classes) |
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | (PGP- Entrepreneurship Management) 11 Months | Graduates from a recognised 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 work experience is required. | EA/GMAC or application with a test of reasoning/GD/PI rounds | ₹9.50 Lakhs | - | Blended (Online & offline) |
Distance Executive MBA
The Executive MBA distance learning offers flexibility to working professionals by designing a program that does not hinder their work life while preparing them to advance in their careers and become leaders in their industries. The distance EMBA course is designed in a way that allows students to complete their coursework remotely. This can often be through online platforms or with minimum physical requirements. It is designed for mid-level or senior professionals who can study at their own pace with structured deadlines. The courses are usually delivered online, through recorded lectures, live virtual sessions and interactive platforms that allow students to participate in group projects, discussions and assignments remotely.
The table below contains the name of the college, course & duration, exam accepted, average salary and executive MBA cost:
College Name | Course Name & Duration | Eligibility | Entrance Exam Accepted | Fees | Average Salary | Full-time/Part-time |
IGNOU | Executive MBA 1.4 - 4 Years | Min 50% marks in graduation (45% for reserved category) + 2 years of work experience. | OPENMAT | ₹2.12 Lakhs | - | - |
IIM Shillong | PGP WE 2 Years | Min 50% marks in graduation (45% marks for SC/ST) + 3 years of work experience is needed. | CAT with 50% marks/GMAT with 500/WE MAT | ₹12.20 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
IIM Udaipur | EMBA 2 Years | 50% marks in bachelors degree + Min. 25 years + 3 years of work experience | GMAT/GRE/CAT/IIMU | ₹14.20 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
IIM Raipur | Executive Master of Business Administration (eMBA) 2 Years | Three years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional post-qualification as of 30th September 2024. Min. Bachelor's level or equivalent with 50% marks. | CAT | ₹14.95 Lakhs | - | Part-time |
NMIMS | MBA Working Executive (MBA WX) 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) with 55% marks (50% for reserved category) + 3 years of work experience. | NMAT | ₹4.00 Lakhs | - | - |
D.Y Patil (Deemed-to-be) University | Working Professionals MBA (WP MBA) 2 Years | A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university + min. 3 years of work experience is required. | - | ₹1.50 Lakhs | - | - |
S.P Jain | EMBA 18 Months (Can be completed in five years) | Graduation from a recognized university + min. 3 years of full-time work experience | GMAT/GRE/CAT/GMAT/SPJAT | ₹15.36 Lakhs | - | - |
Bharati Vidya Peeth University | EMBA 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) + Min. three-years of work experience | Online Application | ₹1.60 Lakhs | - | - |
FAQs
In the context of course materials, a part-time executive MBA is the same as a full-time EMBA program except for the internship or other benefits associated with living in a residential setting. Rather than a full-time EMBA, the latter provides the flexibility that working people require i.e. a chance to get a degree without taking a full-time course.
An Executive MBA is similar to a regular MBA program except that the EMBA course is mainly suitable for working people, particularly chief officers, managers or business owners who want to expand their career horizons or switch to a new career.
An Executive MBA (EMBA) course is generally considered challenging. This course is suitable for an audience of professionals with advanced business concepts and at the same time demands a considerable amount of time to be successful. Balancing the coursework with full-time paid employment and personal obligations can be challenging. Nevertheless, the course is specifically designed for people who have work experience, and they can apply their learnings from the course immediately to their real-life business work. The challenge depends upon your capacity for time management and use of existing professional experience.
