2026 edition · 15+ programs

Executive MBA programs in India

Every major executive management program across IIMs, IITs, XLRI, ISB, SPJIMR, MDI and top universities — with fees, eligibility, format and enquiry in one place.

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🏛 IIM Programs
5 programs
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Senior Management Programme (SMP)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
General managementWeekend + campusIIM certificate10+ years
Duration
12 months
Experience
10+ years
Format
Weekend + campus
Next batch
Aug 2026

India's most prestigious executive programme for senior leaders — VPs, Directors and C-suite professionals. Live faculty sessions with IIMA, two mandatory campus immersion modules at Ahmedabad. Case-method teaching exclusively. Cohort is exclusively senior-level professionals.

Total fee
₹9.5L
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Executive MBA Programme
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Executive MBABlendedIIM certificate5+ years
Duration
18 months
Experience
5+ years
Format
Blended
Next batch
Jul 2026

The most accessible IIM program for mid-career professionals (5+ years). 18-month blended format with two campus visits at Kozhikode. Strong outcomes for professionals targeting VP or Director-level roles. Highly active alumni network.

Total fee
₹6.5L
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General Management Programme (GMP)
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
General managementOnline + campusIIM certificate8+ years
Duration
11 months
Experience
8+ years
Format
Online + 1 campus
Next batch
Sep 2026

An intensive 11-month general management program from IIMB. Broad curriculum spanning strategy, finance, marketing and operations. One campus module in Bangalore. Ideal for senior managers who want depth across all business functions.

Total fee
₹8.2L
EMI from ₹68K/mo
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Executive Programme in Business Management (EPBM)
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
StrategyAnalyticsBlendedIIM certificate
Duration
12 months
Experience
7+ years
Format
Blended
Next batch
Oct 2026

IIM Calcutta's flagship executive programme. Strong emphasis on strategy, analytics and leadership. Written assessment required at admission — one of the more rigorous selection processes among IIM exec programmes. Two campus modules at the iconic IIM C campus in Kolkata.

Total fee
₹7.8L
EMI from ₹65K/mo
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Executive Management Programme (EMP)
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
General managementWeekend campusIIM certificate
Duration
12 months
Experience
7+ years
Format
Weekend campus
Approx. fee
~₹6L

IIM Lucknow's part-time weekend executive programme at the Lucknow campus. Best suited for professionals based in North India. Strong alumni network in manufacturing, FMCG and government sectors.

Approx. fee
~₹6L
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⚙ IIT Programs
3 programs
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Executive Programme in Technology Management
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Technology managementOnlineIIT certificate3+ years
Duration
12 months
Experience
3+ years
Format
Online
Next batch
Aug 2026

For tech professionals moving into management and leadership roles. Covers technology strategy, product management, digital transformation, innovation and leadership — taught by IIT Bombay faculty. Ideal for software engineers, IT managers and tech leads.

Total fee
₹5.5L
EMI from ₹46K/mo
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Executive MBA (MBA-Ex)
IIT Delhi — Department of Management Studies
MBA degreeWeekend campusIIT Delhi
Duration
2 years
Experience
3+ years
Format
Weekend campus
Approx. fee
~₹8L

One of the few programs awarding a full MBA degree from an IIT via a part-time weekend format. Classes at IIT Delhi campus. Very competitive admission with a written test. Strong quantitative and analytical curriculum.

Approx. fee
~₹8L
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Executive MBA (EMBA)
IIT Madras — Department of Management Studies
MBA degreeWeekend campusIIT Madras
Duration
2 years
Experience
3+ years
Format
Weekend campus
Approx. fee
~₹9L

Part-time EMBA from IIT Madras's DoMS. Weekend classes on the Chennai campus. Awards a full IIT MBA degree. Strong alumni network in manufacturing, IT and analytics. Preferred by South India-based professionals.

Approx. fee
~₹9L
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🏆 XLRI Programs
2 programs
Executive MBA — Business Management (EMBA-BM)
XLRI — Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
General managementBlendedXLRI diploma
Duration
15 months
Experience
5+ years
Format
Blended
Approx. fee
~₹9L

XLRI's flagship executive general management program. Values-based leadership curriculum, live sessions with XLRI faculty and campus immersion at Jamshedpur. Universally respected across Indian corporate hiring. XAT or GMAT score may be required.

Approx. fee
~₹9L
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Executive MBA — Human Resource Management (EMBA-HRM)
XLRI — Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
HR managementBlendedXLRI diploma
Duration
15 months
Experience
5+ years
Format
Blended
Approx. fee
~₹9L

India's #1 credential for HR professionals. XLRI's HRM alumni network is unmatched — more CHROs and VP-HRs in India come from XLRI HRM than any other institution. Essential for HR professionals targeting CHRO, People Director or VP-HR roles.

Approx. fee
~₹9L
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🌐 ISB Programs
2 programs
CXO Programme for Business Excellence
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
CXO / Senior leadershipOnline + campusISB certificate
Duration
11 months
Experience
10+ years
Format
Online + campus
Approx. fee
~₹5.5L

ISB's executive certificate programme for senior leaders targeting C-suite transformation. Covers digital strategy, innovation, leadership and business excellence. Exclusive cohort of VPs and Directors from India's largest companies.

Approx. fee
~₹5.5L
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Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Full-timeMBA equivalentFT Top 50GMAT required
Duration
12 months
Experience
2+ years
Format
Full-time campus
Approx. fee
~₹37L

ISB's flagship full-time program — India's globally ranked MBA. Consistently in FT Global MBA Top 50. Requires leaving your job. GMAT / GRE required. Best for professionals targeting global careers, MNC leadership or high-growth startups.

Approx. fee
~₹37L
Loan-based EMI
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🎓 SPJIMR
1 program
PGPM — Post Graduate Programme in Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
General managementBlendedNIRF Top 10
Duration
15 months
Experience
5+ years
Format
Blended
Approx. fee
~₹10L

SPJIMR's renowned executive programme — known for social sensitivity and responsible management leadership. NIRF Top 10 consistently. Strong Mumbai-based alumni network in BFSI, consulting and consumer sectors.

Approx. fee
~₹10L
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🏫 MDI Gurgaon
1 program
National Management Programme (NMP)
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
ExecutiveWeekend campusMDI diploma
Duration
15 months
Experience
5+ years
Format
Weekend campus
Approx. fee
~₹7L

MDI Gurgaon's flagship part-time executive programme. Weekend classes at the Gurgaon campus. Popular choice for Delhi-NCR based professionals who want a campus-based experience alongside work. Strong alumni base in corporate India.

Approx. fee
~₹7L
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🎓 Online MBA — UGC-Approved Degree Programs
10 programs
Note: These are full UGC-recognised MBA degree programs — different from IIM/IIT executive certificates. They award a formal degree at a lower cost, ideal for professionals who need a UGC-accredited qualification.
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Online MBA — 13 Specialisations
Manipal University Jaipur · NAAC A++ · WES Recognised
FinanceMarketingHRBusiness Analytics+9 more
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any (freshers ok)
Format
100% Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

India's #1 ranked online MBA by multiple surveys. NAAC A++ accredited, WES recognised for international use. 13 specialisations including Finance, Marketing, HR, Retail Management, Healthcare, Business Analytics and more. Live online lectures + self-paced material.

Total fee
~₹1.8L
EMI from ₹7.5K/mo
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Online MBA — 10+ Specialisations
Amity University Online · NAAC A+ · 350,000+ Alumni
FinanceMarketingHRInternational Business+6 more
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online + live sessions
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

Amity's online MBA leverages one of India's largest private university alumni networks. Ivy League partnership programmes, metaverse learning, and AI-powered tools. Strong placement assistance and career guidance included.

Total fee
~₹1.5L
EMI from ₹6.2K/mo
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Online MBA — Finance / Marketing / HR / Operations
Symbiosis SSODL · NAAC A++ · AMBA Accredited
FinanceMarketingHROperationsIT Management
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

Symbiosis SSODL is the online arm of Symbiosis International University — AMBA accredited and among India's most respected private universities. Live faculty lectures, recorded sessions and strong alumni network across BFSI and consulting sectors.

Total fee
~₹1.2L
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Online MBA — Multiple Specialisations
Chandigarh University · NAAC A+ · NIRF Top 30
FinanceMarketingHRSupply ChainBusiness Analytics
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

Chandigarh University is NIRF ranked in the top 30 universities nationally. Their online MBA is among the most affordable from a top-ranked private university, with strong industry connections in manufacturing, IT and BFSI sectors. NAAC A+ accredited.

Total fee
~₹1.1L
EMI from ₹4.6K/mo
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Online MBA — 26 Specialisations
Jain University Online · NAAC A+++ · Bengaluru
FinanceMarketingHRAI & Data ScienceLogistics+21 more
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

Jain University (NAAC A+++) offers India's widest range of MBA specialisations — 26 options including AI, Data Science, Fintech, Logistics, Entrepreneurship and more. Ideal for professionals wanting a future-focused, niche specialisation aligned with emerging industry needs.

Total fee
~₹1.4L
EMI from ₹5.8K/mo
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Online MBA — Business Analytics / Digital / Finance / HR
Lovely Professional University · NAAC A++ · NIRF Top 50
Business AnalyticsDigital MarketingData ScienceFinanceHR
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

LPU is among India's largest universities — NAAC A++, NIRF top 50. Their online MBA is one of the most affordable from a nationally ranked university. Strong tech and analytics-focused specialisations make it ideal for professionals in IT and data-driven roles.

Total fee
~₹1.4L
EMI from ₹5.8K/mo
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Online MBA — Finance / Marketing / HR / Healthcare
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU-COL) · NAAC A+ · Pune
FinanceMarketingHRHealthcare MgmtIT Management
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

DY Patil Vidyapeeth's online MBA is particularly strong for professionals in the healthcare, pharma and life sciences sectors — its Healthcare Management specialisation is one of very few available in an online format. NAAC A+, UGC-DEB entitled.

Total fee
~₹1.2L
EMI from ₹5K/mo
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Executive MBA — Blended (Weekend Campus + Online)
Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) · Bengaluru · UGC Recognised
Executive MBA degreeWeekend campus11 specialisations3+ years exp
Duration
17 months
Experience
3+ years
Format
Blended (weekend campus)
Credential
UGC EMBA Degree

A true Executive MBA degree — not just a certificate — from a UGC-recognised university. Blended format with alternate weekend on-campus sessions at Bengaluru + flexible online classes. 11 specialisations. Specifically designed for working professionals wanting a formal EMBA degree at an accessible fee.

Total fee
₹2.25L
EMI · 5 instalments
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Online PGDM (MBA equivalent) — Dual Specialisation
LIBA — Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai · AACSB accredited
FinanceMarketingHROperationsBusiness AnalyticsDual specialisation
Duration
24 months
Experience
2+ yrs preferred
Format
Online + weekend live
Credential
AICTE PGDM Diploma

LIBA is one of India’s most respected Jesuit business schools — AACSB internationally accredited and consistently ranked among India’s top 10 B-schools. Their online PGDM is AIU-recognised as equivalent to an MBA. Unique dual specialisation option. Scholarships available up to ₹75,000. No exams — assessment via assignments and projects.

Total fee
₹3.5L
EMI available · Scholarships up to ₹75K
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Online MBA — Finance / Marketing / HR / AI & Analytics / Fintech
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita Online) · NAAC A++ · Institution of Eminence
FinanceMarketingHRAI & AnalyticsFintechWES recognised
Duration
24 months
Experience
Any
Format
Online
Credential
UGC MBA Degree

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is ranked in India’s NIRF top 10 universities and carries NAAC A++ accreditation. Their online MBA is WES-recognised, making it valid for jobs and higher education in the USA and Canada. Unique study abroad option in USA or Europe available. Zero-cost EMI options.

Total fee
~₹1.7L
Zero-cost EMI · WES recognised
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