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Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) – One-Year MBA Programme
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is a one-year full time residential programme designed for experienced professionals. The programme is accredited by Association of MBAs (AMBA) London (UK). The programme aims to add to the knowledge and skills of the participants so as to develop them for senior level roles. The international module of this programme further enhances the exposure to global environment and develops the ability to work in cross – cultural environment.
About the programme
Yes. If the frame of reference is a two-year MBA programme.
While PGP is a two years MBA programme that requires the candidates to have a valid CAT score for application; the EPGP is a one-year MBA programme for experienced professionals and requires the candidates to have a valid GMAT/GRE/CAT score as well as a minimum of five years of work / professional / entrepreneurial experience. EPGP programme has been designed keeping in mind the following:
- • The courses can leverage the experience of the participants.
- • The courses are aligned with the industry concentration identified for the programme.
- • The core courses provide a general management perspective at an elevated pitch compared to the PGP programme.
Yes, EPGP is a full time residential programme with an International module, which requires the candidates to visit one of the top global B-schools.
The International module is a compulsory module for all the participants.
After successful completion of the one-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), a candidate will receive a degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Admission Process
Applicants are supposed to fill up the online application form and attach the required documents and furnishing the details of application processing fee deposited in the form of online bank transfer (Rs.5,900/- including GST). After initial screening, all the candidates short-listed for personal interview will be informed through e-mail. Subsequent to the interview process, Provisional Admission Offers are posted on the Institute website and selected candidates will also be informed through email. In order to accept the Provisional Admission offer, a candidate has to submit a letter of acceptance along with the commitment fee of Rs.1,00,000/- plus applicable tax within the stipulated time as mentioned in the offer letter.
Short-listing of candidates for the interview will be done on the basis of GMAT/GRE/CAT score and/or any other criteria as decided by the admission committee for that academic year.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
There is no upper age limit for joining this programme.
No. You need to have a GMAT/GRE/CAT (valid) score at the time of application.
GMAT/GRE test date should be between November 17, 2019 to November 16, 2024 (for Phase 1) and January 16, 2020 to January 15, 2025 (for Phase 2) and the CAT score should be within 2 years from application deadline. Hence a CAT 2023/2024 score will be considered.
The admissions committee decides the cut off every year.
Currently, only the overall cut off is considered.
GMAT/GRE/CAT score is one of the many data points considered. Given the emphasis on diversity, nature of work experience, educational background, statement of purpose, sponsorship status (sabbatical/industry sponsored) all these play an important role in the selection of candidates.
Five years of professional or entrepreneurial experience or a combination of the both adding up to five years after essential qualification as on the date of submission of application form.
Work experience after essential qualification is considered as valid. So part-time work experience as a student, article-ship etc. are not counted as work experience.
The boarding and lodging charges are for that period of stay on campus.
Yes, the students have to vacate the residential facility during International Immersion programme.
No. However in case of some extraordinary situation, the facility can be extended on chargeable basis based on the approval of competent authority.
FEE DETAILS
The programme fee is Rs.22,11,800/- (Indian passport holders) and Rs.33,17,700/- (Foreign passport holders).
This fee as well as the application-processing fee is non-refundable post registrations in the programme.
This fee includes tuition fee, the cost of course material (cases and readings), access to library facilities, computer network charges in campus, lodging and boarding (at Indore) excluding the International Immersion duration, academic inputs for international immersion, etc.
For the International Module, the tuition fee is included in the above-mentioned fee. All other expenses towards travel, visa, boarding, lodging etc. have to be borne by the candidates. The approximate cost towards boarding and lodging for international immersion is Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five lakhs only).
A commitment fee* of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only) plus applicable tax has to be paid at the time of accepting the provisional admission offer issued to the selected candidates within the stipulated time period or date, else the selection is liable to be cancelled.
*Conditions apply
MISCELLANEOUS
Not really. Even though the minimum eligibility is five years, the median experience for the previous two batches has been more than 80 months.
Certainly. We encourage the participants to take a sabbatical for the programme.
Certainly. We have had participants from both central as well as state PSU’s. To name a few, NTPC, Engineers India, BHEL, HPCL, BSNL,HAL, SAIL and so on.
In fact, people with unique backgrounds add to the richness of the programme. We significantly value diversity, as it enhances the learning experience. In the recent past, we have had participants with very unique backgrounds such as;
- Wedding planning
- Officers from Indian Army with experience in counter insurgency
- Hotel management graduate with F&B experience
- Marine engineer
- Officers from Indian Air force and Navy
- Doctor, etc.
That is true. Large number of applicants fall in this category. However non IT engineers with experience in core industries do account for a sizable number of applicants.
As of now, EPGP is offered only at Indore campus.
The institute shall provide suitable accommodation for all the selected candidates only for the part of the programme conducted and for corresponding durations in Indore.
No. EPGP is a full time residential course and all the candidates are required to stay on campus.
Yes, members of the family can visit the candidates but accommodation for family members may be provided subject to availability and hostel rules in this regard.
The campus has all the necessary amenities available inside like – Students Mess, Eating joints, Gymnasiums, Tennis court, Swimming pool, Theatre, Grocery shop, Fruit and Vegetable shop, Tailor shop, Post Office, Bank, ATMs etc. The Institute also has its own shuttle bus service to Indore city and back. A dedicated Medical Centre with ambulance facility is also available.
It depends on what terms have been decided between you and your previous employer. It will be a candidate’s responsibility to ensure there is no ambiguity over the contract between the candidate and his/her employer.
The medical certificate should be from a doctor not below the rank of an Assistant Civil Surgeon/Deputy Director/Assistant Medical Superintendent. The doctor is expected to certify to your fitness taking into consideration of your eyesight, hearing, speech, chronic ailments and other factors, which may impair your ability to undertake a course in management. While no format is prescribed, you can use the following “ I have examined Mr./Ms………………………………………… and find him/her fit to undertake a one year executive post graduate programme in management at IIM Indore. I have checked his/her speech, hearing, eyesight, chronic ailments and general physical condition and am unable to find any physical infirmities / defects which will affect his/her ability to undertake the course”.