Degrees
PG Programmes (MBA / PGP) at the IIMs
The Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), now an MBA degree at most IIMs, is the flagship two-year, full-time residential programme. It is the most prestigious management qualification in India and the core offering across all IIMs.
Programme structure
The PGP / MBA spans two years, beginning with a common core of management fundamentals followed by electives and specialisations. A summer internship between the two years is a crucial recruitment and learning milestone.
Specialisations
Common areas include finance, marketing, operations, strategy, human resources, and business analytics. Several IIMs also offer sector-focused MBAs in agribusiness, sustainability, healthcare, and more.
Admissions
Admission is via the CAT score, followed by written ability tests and personal interviews. Academic record, diversity, and work experience also factor into final selection.
IIMs offering this programme
20 institutes currently offer this programme
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 Udaipur
Udaipur, Rajasthan
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
- Is the PGP the same as an MBA?
- Yes — most IIMs now award an MBA degree for what was historically called the PGP.
- Do I need work experience for the MBA?
- Work experience is valued but not mandatory; many cohorts include fresh graduates alongside experienced professionals.