Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has officially opened the application portal for its prestigious Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) for the 2027–28 batch.

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Tailored for experienced professionals aiming to transition into senior leadership roles, this intensive one-year residential MBA continues to stand as one of the most sought-after executive programs in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The selection process is split into two distinct rounds. Candidates are permitted to apply in only one round per admissions cycle.

Event	Round 1	Round 2
Application Window	June 15 to Aug 17, 2026	Aug 19 to Nov 25, 2026
Application Fee	₹5,000	₹7,000
Interviews	Sept 05 – 06, 2026	Dec 12 – 13, 2026
Interview Cities	Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata	Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
Offers & Waitlist	Sept 21, 2026	Dec 24, 2026
Offer Acceptance Deadline	Oct 01, 2026	Jan 04, 2027

EPGP Eligibility

Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA). For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, the minimum requirement is relaxed to 45%.
Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of full-time, post-graduation work experience by March 31, 2027.
Standardized Test Scores: A valid GMAT or GRE score.
Crucial Update: Online versions of the GMAT or GRE (test taken at home) are not accepted for the EPGP admissions. Only physical, center-based test scores are valid.

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EPGP Fee Structure

Fee Component	Single / Spouse Accom	Non-Residential Fee
Tuition Fee	₹26,50,000	₹26,50,000
Accommodation Charges	₹80,000	—
International Immersion	₹5,50,000	₹5,50,000
Refundable Deposit	₹25,000	₹20,000
Hostel Mess Charges	₹63,000	—
Total Programme Fee	₹33,68,000	₹32,20,000

EPGP Placement Record

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Average Salary: ₹35.35 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum)
Median Salary: ₹34.75 LPA
Top Recruiting Sectors: Management Consulting, IT/Analytics, Product Management, Finance, and E-commerce. Core recruiters consistently include industry giants like Accenture, Infosys, and Sutherland.

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About IIM Bangalore or IIM B: Established in 1973, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is widely considered one of the top business schools in Asia.

IIM Bangalore Rankings

QS World University Rankings 2026: Ranked #29 globally (a jump from #40 in 2025) and #5 in Asia for Business and Management Studies.
Financial Times (FT) Global MBA 2026: The EPGP (Executive MBA) program soared to #34 worldwide, marking one of the highest leaps for an Indian B-school.
NIRF 2025: Consistently ranked as the #2 Management Institute in India.