EPGP full form is Executive Post Graduate Programme (in Management): the name several IIMs use for an MBA aimed at professionals with work experience, though the format differs by campus. At IIM Bangalore and IIM Indore the EPGP is a one-year, full-time MBA; at IIM Kozhikode it is a two-year interactive-learning programme you take while working (as of October 2026).
What does EPGP mean at each IIM?
The acronym describes three different products. Check which one you are reading about before you compare fees or outcomes.
| Programme | Format | Work experience | Tests | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore EPGP | One year, full-time, residential; leads to an MBA; 74 students enrolled in 2026 | 5 years after graduation (preferably under 12) | GMAT or GRE | ₹33.68 lakh with hostel and mess (2026-27), including an indicative international immersion |
| IIM Indore EPGP | One year, full-time | 5 years of managerial, entrepreneurial or professional experience after graduation | GMAT, GRE or CAT | ₹26,76,800 for Indian nationals (2027-28), including lodging and boarding |
| IIM Kozhikode EPGP-IL | Two years over seven quarters; live interactive classes at TimesPro classroom centres across India, plus three six-day modules on the Kozhikode campus; leads to an MBA | 3 years (1,095 days) after graduation | IIMK’s EMAT, or CAT, GRE or GMAT from the last three years | ₹16,75,000 tuition in seven instalments |
IIM Kozhikode does not let EPGP participants attend from home or office; the live sessions run only at the partner centres. The CAT 2026 Information Bulletin lists two IIM Kozhikode programmes under the name, EPGP-IL and EPGP Kochi.
EPGP at IIM Ahmedabad
Searches for “EPGP IIM Ahmedabad” usually mean IIM Ahmedabad’s one-year MBA for executives, which the institute calls MBA-PGPX. It needs 4 years of work experience, admits on GMAT or GRE and costs ₹36.20 lakh with single housing for 2027-28. See PGPX.
EPGP vs PGP
The PGP (or MBA) at an IIM is the two-year, CAT-based programme that admits freshers. An EPGP targets people with 3 to 5 or more years of experience. At IIM Bangalore and IIM Indore the EPGP squeezes the MBA into one full-time year, so you leave your job. At IIM Kozhikode it runs alongside your job for two years. IIM Bangalore’s PGPEM FAQ says its one-year EPGP offers placement services and its weekend PGPEM does not.
Full comparisons: one-year MBA at IIMs and executive MBA from IIM.
Common questions
What is the full form of EPGP?
EPGP stands for Executive Post Graduate Programme. IIM Bangalore and IIM Indore call theirs the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management.
Is EPGP an MBA?
At IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode, yes: both institutes say the EPGP leads to a Master of Business Administration degree. Check the award on the institute page for any other campus.
What is EPGP at IIM Kozhikode?
IIM Kozhikode’s EPGP-IL is a two-year MBA for working professionals, taught through live interactive classes at TimesPro centres plus three campus modules. It needs 3 years of work experience and costs ₹16,75,000 in tuition.
Does IIM Ahmedabad have an EPGP?
IIM Ahmedabad’s one-year executive MBA is called MBA-PGPX. It needs at least 4 years of work experience and a GMAT or GRE score.
What is the IIM Bangalore EPGP fee?
IIM Bangalore lists ₹33.68 lakh with hostel and mess and ₹32.20 lakh without for 2026-27, including an indicative ₹5.50 lakh international immersion.
Can I get into an EPGP with a CAT score?
At IIM Indore, yes: its one-year EPGP accepts GMAT, GRE or CAT. IIM Kozhikode accepts CAT, and IIM Bangalore’s EPGP admits on GMAT or GRE.
Related: PGDM, IIM Bangalore review, IIM Kozhikode review, IIM Indore review.
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