1 Year MBA/PGPEx in India | List of Institutes & Application Deadline
1-year MBA in India is a great option for professionals with work experience. Most of the top-tier institutes in India offer 1-year full-time MBA programs.
ELIGIBILITY
The general eligibility for these programs is a prior work experience (typically above 3/4/5 years depending on the program) and a test score (GMAT/GRE). On this page, you will find detailed information about 1-year MBA programs in India. In addition to this, the B-Schools ask for letters of recommendation, statements of purpose, or application essays, and look at the overall profile of the candidates.
ADVANTAGES OF A 1-YEAR MBA PROGRAM
- Quick return to corporate career:
Unlike a 2-year program, these programs are 12-16 months in duration and this helps students to get back into the corporate sector quickly
- Offers higher immediate return on investment:
The return on investment of a 1-year MBA is similar to that of a 2-year program
- Accelerated Career Progression to mid/senior management roles:
As these programs accept candidates who come in with a significant amount of work experience, students end up getting placed in middle or senior management roles post completion
- Networking with seasoned professionals:
The networking opportunities are immense, not only in the form of the immediate batch but also through the rich alumni network
- International Immersion:
All the programs have 2-3 month international study tours which widen the horizons for the participants
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Most of the B-schools conduct admissions in multiple rounds. It is recommended to apply at the earliest to increase your chance of selection and also gets a chance at various scholarships offered by the b-school. After submitting the GMAT/GRE score and application essay, students are shortlisted based on their fit with the institute culture and are called for a panel interview, with faculty and alumni.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR ONE YEAR MBA/PGPEX PROGRAM
| Institute Name | Avg Salary (LPA) | Total Fees (in Lakhs) | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Application Link | |
| Scores Accepted | Work Experience Required | |||||
| Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) – PGPX | 38.64 | 31.50 | GMAT, GRE | 4 years | R2: 30th Oct’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) – EPGP | 33.07 | 28.50 | GMAT, GRE | 5 years | R3: 11th Oct to 30th Nov’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) – MBAEx | 36.79 | 31 | GMAT | 5 years | R3: 13th Oct to 23rd Nov’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) – PGPEX-VLM | 18.9 | 13.5 | Own Test | 4.5 years | – | – |
| Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM-I) – EPGP | 27.8 | 22.11 | GMAT, GRE, CAT | 5 years | Phase 1: 30th Nov’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K) – PGP-BL | 29.06 | 22.5 | GMAT, GRE, CAT | 3 years | Phase 3: 20th Nov’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM-L) – IPMX | 26.47 | 26.00 | GMAT, GRE | 5 years | Phase 1: 31st Oct’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute Of Management, Shillong (IIM-S) – PGPEx | 21.71 | 22.71 | CAT, GMAT | 5 years | R1: 13th Nov’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute Of Management, Udaipur (IIM-U) – MBA GSCM | 20.7 | 22.75 | GMAT, GRE, CAT | 3 years | Cycle 3: 21st Nov’23 | Click here |
| Indian Institute Of Management, Udaipur (IIM-U) – MBA DEM | 23.25 | 22.75 | GMAT, GRE, CAT | 3 years | Cycle 3: 21st Nov’23 | Click here |
| S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) – PGPM | 23.89 | 23.50 | CAT, GMAT | 3 years | 2nd October’23 | Click here |
| XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur (XLRI) – ExPGDM | 26.56 | 23.15 | GMAT, GRE, XAT | 5 years | 30th Nov’23 | – |
| Indian School of Business (ISB) – PGP | 34.21 | 41.98 | GMAT, GRE | 0 for YLP, 0-2 for EEO, 2 years for PGP | R2: 3rd Dec’23 | Click here |
| Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (MDI) – PGDM-BM | 24.46 | 16.41 | GMAT, CAT, XAT | 3 years | – | – |
| Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (IMT) – PGDM ExP | 23.07 | 19.03 | GMAT, CAT, XAT | 5 years | – | Click here |
| Great Lakes (PGPM) | 18.1 | 21.25 | GMAT, CAT, XAT | 2 years | – | – |
| NITIE + IIT Delhi (PGDEx–VLFM) | 26.2 | – | B.E or B.Tech with 1st Class + aptitude test | 5 years | – | – |
| SP Jain School of Global Management (Global MBA) | 32.53 | 34.54 | GMAT, CAT, GRE, SPJAT | 3 years | Oct’23 | Click here |
#All Data as on 15 June 2023
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