Executive MBA at IIM Bangalore, known as Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is an intensive one-year fulltime residential programme for experienced professionals, leading to an MBA degree. It is created specifically for professionals with remarkable track records and 5 to 12 years of work experience in a wide range of industries. The EPGP provides students with the same solid foundation in key management concepts and disciplines as a two-year MBA, with similar rigor, range of electives, and grading criteria. A key advantage of the EPGP is that the coursework builds on the diverse and extensive work experience of the students.
In the competitive economic environment, companies face an increasing need for skilled mid-level and senior executives who have the vision and potential to attain top leadership positions. IIMB has designed the EPGP specifically to prepare such forward-thinking and creative managers – the business leaders of tomorrow who will create value for their organizations as well as for society. Some of the unique features of the programme include Innovative content, International Immersion, Seminar Series among others
- IIM Bangalore EPGP admission process starts with the submission of the online application form at the IIM Bangalore official EPGP website
- There are three rounds of application form submission. The application fee for round 1 and Round 2 is Rs.5000 while for Round 3, the application fees is Rs.7000
- The application fee is non-refundable and should be paid online.
- Only those applications that are complete in all respects and meet the minimum academic and other criteria are considered for the next stage in the admission process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- After the interviews, each applicant is assigned a composite score.
- The score is a composite of multiple factors including academic track record, GMAT/GRE scores, quality of work experience, performance in a writing ability test and the interview.
- The number of offers, which depend on the availability of seats, are made based on this composite score. The number of offers will be further subject to the candidate meeting a minimum cutoff in terms of the composite score and / or any other factor score that the admissions committee may deem fit.
- The selection process for the EPGP 2025-26 batch will be conducted in three rounds. Candidates can submit their application during any of these three rounds.
- Online interviews will be arranged for applicants who are outside India during the above interview dates.
The Executive MBA (EPGP) provides students with a solid foundation in key management concepts and disciplines. The academic year is divided into five terms. Two terms are devoted to core courses, one term for the International Immersion module, and two terms primarily for electives. Themes drawn from the realm of the social sciences have been integrated into the programme in a structured manner leading to a nuanced, multi-layered understanding of management issues.
The core courses are compulsory for all EPGP students and concentrate on the range of knowledge and skills required of all successful senior managers. On completion of the core courses, students have the choice of a broad range of electives to align with their career objectives and personal interests. In addition to electives designed specifically for the EPGP, students also have access to designated electives from other Institute programmes, including the two-year Post Graduate Programme, the PGPEM (Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management) and the PGPPM (Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management), each offering specialized topics of study.
Students also work on a live project, the Comprehensive Project, that helps them to apply learning from the programme to a real management problem or an impending business opportunity.
The Comprehensive Project, carried out under the direction of a faculty member, examines a contemporary live issue/topic pertaining to either a specific company or an industry. The objective of the project is to integrate classroom learning with practical experience, concepts and methodologies to real-world management issues. The comprehensive project carries three credits and it can be done jointly by a team of two or three students during the third term.
- IIM Bangalore EPGP application process is online.
- Eligible candidates have to submit the online application form at the IIM Bangalore official EPGP website
- There are three rounds of application form submission. The application fee for round 1 and Round 2 is Rs.5000 while for Round 3, the application fees is Rs.7000
- The application fee is non-refundable and should be paid online.
- Only those applications that are complete in all respects and meet the minimum academic and other criteria are considered for the next stage in the admission process.
- It is mandatory to submit the official scorecard or the test-taker copy along with the application.
- Documents to be submitted as part of the application process are SSC, HSC and Bachelor’s degree transcripts, Bachelor’s degree certificate, GMAT/GRE scorecard, Statement of purpose (indicating your achievements and future goals), Work experience letters / first and last payslips (indicating the date of joining), SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable, Relevant disability certificate for persons with disability (PwD), Submission of TWO (online) reference letters is mandatory. Also Provide details (email id and contact details) of two persons as your referees in the on-line application.
Eligibility criteria for IIM Bangalore Executive MBA (EPGP) are:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA.
- Minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree
- A valid GMAT or GRE score - the GMAT or GRE Score should be valid as on the date of application submission in each round.
IIM Bangalore EPGP final selection process is as below:
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- After the interviews, each applicant is assigned a composite score.
- The score is a composite of multiple factors including academic track record, GMAT/GRE scores, quality of work experience, performance in a writing ability test and the interview.
- The number of offers, which depend on the availability of seats, are made based on this composite score. The number of offers will be further subject to the candidate meeting a minimum cutoff in terms of the composite score and / or any other factor score that the admissions committee may deem fit.
- The selection process for the EPGP 2025-26 batch will be conducted in three rounds. Candidates can submit their application during any of these three rounds.
- Online interviews will be arranged for applicants who are outside India during the above interview dates.