Degrees
Executive Programmes at the IIMs
Executive programmes at the IIMs are designed for working professionals and managers who want to accelerate their careers without taking a full career break. They range from one-year full-time executive MBAs to part-time and modular formats.
Who they are for
These programmes target mid-career professionals, typically with several years of work experience, who seek leadership roles, a career pivot, or formal management credentials.
Formats
Options include one-year residential executive MBAs (such as EPGP, PGPEX, IPMX) and part-time or weekend formats that allow participants to continue working while they study.
Admissions
Selection often uses GMAT / GRE or institute-specific tests instead of the CAT, alongside work experience and interviews.
IIMs offering this programme
20 institutes currently offer this programme
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
IIM Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
IIM Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
IIM Rohtak
Rohtak, Haryana
IIM Ranchi
Ranchi, Jharkhand
IIM Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
IIM Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
IIM Kashipur
Kashipur, Uttarakhand
IIM Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra
IIM Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
IIM Amritsar
Amritsar, Punjab
IIM Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
IIM Sambalpur
Sambalpur, Odisha
IIM Sirmaur
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
IIM Jammu
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Frequently asked questions
- Do executive programmes require the CAT?
- Many accept GMAT or GRE scores or conduct their own aptitude tests, rather than requiring the CAT.
- How long is an executive MBA?
- Full-time executive MBAs are usually one year; part-time formats can extend over 15–24 months.