IIM Bangalore Executive Post Graduate Programme In Management (EPGP): Courses, Eligibility

Executive Post Graduate Programme In Management (EPGP) Details

IIM Bangalore EPGP is a one-year full-time residential course. It is a comprehensive programme designed for professionals with exceptional track records and five to twelve years of experience working in various industries. At the end of the course, students are awarded an MBA degree.

Admission to the IIM Bangalore EPGP programme is possible with a valid GMAT/GRE score.  

 Table of Contents

• IIM Bangalore EPGP Eligibility Criteria
• IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission
• IIM Bangalore EPGP Fees
• Why Choose IIM Bangalore EPGP?
• IIM Bangalore EPGP Ranking
• IIM Bangalore EPGP Placements
• IIM Bangalore EPGP Career Opportunities

IIM Bangalore EPGP Eligibility Criteria

The IIM Bangalore EPGP eligibility criteria include 50% overall in graduation (45% for SC/ST students). Candidates who earned their CA, ICWA, or CS after Class XII but did not complete a bachelor's degree are also qualified to apply for EPGP.

Applicants must have a work experience of a minimum of 5 years to be eligible for Admission. Therefore, freshers and students in their final graduation year can not apply.

IIM Bangalore EPGP Admission 

IIM Bangalore EPGP admission is through valid GMAT/GRE scores, i.e. with the GMAT or GRE scores within the last 3 years. However, an online GMAT/GRE is not considered valid for Admission.

Students must also submit a Letter of Purpose detailing why they want to pursue the course. Once the applications are received, students are selected for the next written ability test (WAT) and personal interview (PI) round. Apart from these scores, there are many other factors for Admission. Those are given below:

• Scores of GMAT/ GRE
• Scores of WAT and PI
• Reference letter
• Work experience
• Letter of purpose
• Academic background

Application Procedure 

Before starting the IIM Ahmedabad EPGP application procedure, students must review the admission brochure and attend an information session. The information related to the sessions is given on the official website. The steps to apply are given below:

• Visit the official website, limb.ac.in.
• Click on the Admission on the top bar.
• Select the course of your choice.
• Click on Admission at the sidebar and select Online Admission.
• Now click on register, in case of first-time users.
• Register using your contact details.
• Now log in using your registration details.
• Fill in the application form and pay the application fees.
• Take a print of both.

The IIMB will contact the selected students for further processes. 

Entrance Exam

The IIM Bangalore EPGP entrance test is GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). Institute does not conduct its test for admission purposes.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for application for IIM Bangalore EPGP:

• Marksheet of 10th and 12th
• Passing certificates of 10th and 12th
• Marksheet and Passing certificate for graduation
• Photo ID proof
• Passport size photo
• GMAT/GRE scorecard
• Work experience letter
• Two reference letter
• Letter of purpose
• Working certificate
• Past academic grade cards

IIM Bangalore EPGP Fees 

IIM Bangalore EPGP fees are INR 28.50 Lakhs. It is the total fee for single students or students with spouses seeking single accommodation on the campus. It includes the tuition fee of INR 23 Lakhs and accommodation charges of INR 80,000. However, for students seeking married accommodation outside the campus, the accommodation fee is INR 3.76 Lakhs, and the total fee is INR 31.45 Lakhs. In both cases, the International Immersion fee of INR 4.6 Lakhs and a refundable deposit of INR 20,000 remain the same.

Why Choose IIM Bangalore EPGP?

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore was established in 1973 and has provided good management education to all its students. The program of EPGP was established in 1998 and is demanding and is offered only on weekends to accommodate students who do not wish to quit their employment to pursue a master's degree.

• Through the first year's core courses, students are given a solid foundation in general management and plenty of opportunities to gain specialised expertise through a wide range of electives. 
• IIM Bangalore EPGP has developed and prepared talented young people for leadership roles in business, industry, and government for over 40 years. Completing post-graduation in any subject is helpful for candidates in terms of better job opportunities and knowledge. The highest salary offered to students post-EPGP is close to INR 26 LPA. 

IIM Bangalore EPGP Ranking

Since 2010, the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) has recognised the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) globally. In December 2021, IIM Bangalore EPGP received a five-year renewal from EQUIS. Below is the IIM Bangalore ranking for 2023:

IIM Bangalore EPGP Placements

IIM Bangalore EPGP postgraduates thrive in various business specialisations for diverse companies. Out of the 75 students in the IIM Bangalore EPGP 2022-23 batch, 71 participated in the placement activities. The average salary offered to the graduates has been steadily rising. Following are further details:

IIM Bangalore EPGP Career Opportunities

Students who complete their postgraduate programmes receive several employment offers from some of the largest corporations in the nation. The IIM Bangalore EPGP career opportunities are provided here based on the offers:

• Account Lead- Offers information on applying products and services to help product centres and service business lines improve products and services.
• Chief Manager- Oversees the Company's business affairs following the Operating Agreement.
• Cluster Manager- Accountable for overseeing and coordinating the management of a cluster's resources, workloads, and services.
• Business Development Manager- Fosters business expansion within a company and builds a network of contacts to draw in new customers.
• Program Manager- Organises and creates the programme, actively tracks its development, addresses problems, and takes corrective action.