A Guide to Top One-Year MBA Programs in India: Placements and Admission Processes

One-year MBA programs in India are gaining immense popularity among working professionals. These programs provide an accelerated pathway to leadership roles, offering robust placements and networking opportunities. Below is a detailed overview of the placement records, admission processes, and key highlights of 10 premier institutes offering one-year MBA programs.

1. Indian School of Business (ISB)

Feature	Details
Program Name	Post Graduate Program (PGP)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹34.07 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Amazon, McKinsey, Google
Eligibility	Minimum 2 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/GRE
Admission Process	Application + Interview

ISB focuses on industry-specific placements, with significant roles in consulting, technology, and e-commerce. Its structured career services ensure strong corporate relationships.

2. IIM Ahmedabad

Feature	Details
Program Name	Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹36.2 LPA
	Top Recruiters: BCG, Accenture, Microsoft
Eligibility	Minimum 4 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/GRE
Admission Process	GMAT/GRE score + Personal Interview

IIM Ahmedabad boasts excellent placements in consulting and general management roles. The institute also has a strong international alumni network.

3. IIM Bangalore

Feature	Details
Program Name	Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹33 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Deloitte, EY, Flipkart
Eligibility	5–12 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/GRE
Admission Process	Application + Essay + Interview

IIM Bangalore's EPGP is ideal for professionals seeking leadership roles in consulting, IT, and operations. The program also offers international immersion opportunities.

4. IIM Calcutta

Feature	Details
Program Name	Post Graduate Program for Executives (PGPEX)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹31 LPA
	Top Recruiters: PwC, Infosys, Capgemini
Eligibility	Minimum 5 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT
Admission Process	GMAT score + Interview

IIM Calcutta's PGPEX emphasizes financial services, general management, and strategic roles, making it popular among finance professionals.

5. IIM Lucknow

Feature	Details
Program Name	International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹25.8 LPA
	Top Recruiters: IBM, KPMG, Tech Mahindra
Eligibility	Minimum 5 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT
Admission Process	GMAT score + Personal Interview

The IPMX program offers placements across IT, operations, and marketing, with significant growth in international placement opportunities.

6. IIM Indore

Feature	Details
Program Name	Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹23 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Cognizant, HCL, Oracle
Eligibility	Minimum 5 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT
Admission Process	Application + Interview

IIM Indore’s EPGP program is recognized for roles in IT and operations, with growing traction in consulting and analytics domains.

7. Great Lakes Institute of Management

Feature	Details
Program Name	Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹17.86 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Deloitte, Cognizant, ZS
Eligibility	Minimum 2 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/CAT/XAT
Admission Process	Application + Analytical Writing + Interview

Great Lakes PGPM focuses on analytics, marketing, and consulting roles. Its fast-track course is designed for career acceleration.

8. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)

Feature	Details
Program Name	Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹25.4 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Tata Motors, HSBC, Google
Eligibility	Minimum 5 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/CAT
Admission Process	GMAT/CAT score + Interview

SPJIMR offers sector-specific placements with a strong focus on leadership development. The program is highly regarded for its alumni network.

9. XLRI Jamshedpur

Feature	Details
Program Name	Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (ExPGDM)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹21.5 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Wipro, Cognizant, L&T
Eligibility	Minimum 5 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/XAT
Admission Process	Application + Interview

XLRI’s program emphasizes HR and general management roles, attracting candidates from diverse industries.

10. IIM Kozhikode

Feature	Details
Program Name	Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)
Placement Highlights	Average CTC: ₹29 LPA
	Top Recruiters: Accenture, Deloitte, EY
Eligibility	Minimum 3 years of work experience
Entrance Exam	GMAT/CAT
Admission Process	GMAT/CAT score + Personal Interview

IIM Kozhikode focuses on consulting and leadership roles, with a growing emphasis on analytics and digital transformation positions.

Summary Table

Institute	Program Name	Average CTC (₹ LPA)	Key Recruiters	Work Experience	Entrance Exam
ISB	PGP	34.07	Amazon, McKinsey, Google	2+	GMAT/GRE
IIM Ahmedabad	PGPX	36.2	BCG, Accenture, Microsoft	4+	GMAT/GRE
IIM Bangalore	EPGP	33	Deloitte, EY, Flipkart	5–12	GMAT/GRE
IIM Calcutta	PGPEX	31	PwC, Infosys, Capgemini	5+	GMAT
IIM Lucknow	IPMX	25.8	IBM, KPMG, Tech Mahindra	5+	GMAT
IIM Indore	EPGP	23	Cognizant, HCL, Oracle	5+	GMAT
Great Lakes	PGPM	17.86	Deloitte, Cognizant, ZS	2+	GMAT/CAT/XAT
SPJIMR	PGPM	25.4	Tata Motors, HSBC, Google	5+	GMAT/CAT
XLRI	ExPGDM	21.5	Wipro, Cognizant, L&T	5+	GMAT/XAT
IIM Kozhikode	EPGP	29	Accenture, Deloitte, EY	3+	GMAT/CAT