IIMB to close Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management admissions on August 31

Shortlisted candidates will be selected on basis of their performance in a personal interview round

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has invited application for admission to the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) for the academic year 2016- 2017. A full-time, intensive one-year residential programme, EPGP is created specifically for professionals with remarkable track records and 4 to 12 years of work experience in a wide range of industries.  Last date for submitting online application for Round 1 is August 31, 2016.

Personal interview round is scheduled for September 24 and 25, 2016 at Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata.

The second round of admissions will start on September 1, 2016 and the last date to register is December 5, 2016. 

Eligibility criteria 

Interested candidates should have a graduation degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate, and have a minimum of 5 years and maximum 15 years of work experience after completion of graduation. Although CAT scores are not taken into consideration, a valid GMAT score is essential. The cut-off percentage is usually determined after analyzing the applications received. 

Application process 

The application process for EPGP begins with submission of online form. Candidates have to register themselves on official website www.iimb.ernet.in and then proceed to complete the application process. 

In addition to submitting a valid GMAT score, candidate also has to submit a statement of purpose (SOP) highlighting his/her future goals and achievements. A critical aspect is inclusion of two reference letters, preferably one from the current employer or from an individual who is in a position to evaluate job performance for pursuing the EPGP programme. 

Application fee for round one is Rs 3, 000. GMAT code for IIMB EPGP is Q9H-KK-84.

* Dates are tentative,

Shortlisting process

A multi-factor admission model is used for EPGP admissions. After the applications are submitted, an IIMB faculty committee reviews all applications along with SOP and reference letters. Shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview. Reportedly, the interview panel comprises two faculty members of IIMB and an IIMB alumnus. 

The interview panel then evaluates candidates’ performance, on the basis of quality of experience/ diversity, leadership qualities, social sensitivities and extraordinary achievements. 

Academic track record, GMAT scores, quality of experience and performance in the interview are scrutinized and tallied to form a composite total score. The admission offer will be made depending on the seat availability and according to merit list based on their composite total score.

EPGP placement statistics 2014-15 

IIMB EPGP 2014-15 batch reportedly secured highest salary of Rs. 37.89 lakh per annum. Of the total 58, over 56 students bagged senior positions with top companies during the final placements. Two students of the batch chose not to participate in the placement drive. As many as 31 recruiters turned up to offer positions ranging from Vice President, CEO & Managing Director to Lead Consultant and Associate Manager. The average salary offered was Rs 22.15 lakh and median salary offered was Rs 21.19 lakh. 

About IIMB EPGP

Established in 1973, IIMB’s mission is to ‘build leaders through holistic, transformative and innovative education’. The institute boasts of a world-class infrastructure that facilitates excellence in teaching, research, consulting and other professional activities. 

A relatively new course, EPGP aims to provide 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. According to IIMB, the key advantage of the EPGP is that the course work builds on the diverse and extensive work experience of the students.