MBA-PGPX Admissions

Who Can Apply?

The MBA-PGPX is meant for experienced professionals with a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of experience.

Following are the basic criteria for the PGPX Application:

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline. (Minimum 15 years of study as per the education system in India i.e. 10 + 2 + 3 or 4 as the case may be.)
Minimum Age of 25 years as on March 31, 2026 (i.e. must be born on or before March 31, 2001.) There is no upper age limit.
A valid GMAT /GRE score
(GMAT /GRE scores taken within the last 5 years. The earliest acceptable GMAT/GRE test date for the two rounds are - Round 1: September 08, 2020, and Round 2: November 24, 2020 )
- The new GMAT Focus Edition exam scores will also be acceptable.
- Online GMAT/GRE (Take home) exam scores are not valid, only test centre-based GMAT/GRE scores are valid.
Minimum 4 years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation as on March 31, 2026.

For 2026-27 batch admission, candidates can apply only once across the two rounds

Admission Process

The selection of the candidates for admission to the PGPX 2026-27 batch will be conducted in two rounds. PGPX students are selected through a rigorous admissions process that includes standardized test scores (GMAT / GRE), leadership profiling and personal interviews.

The selection process for the PGPX 2026-27 batch is a two-stage process. In the first stage, the candidates are short-listed for the Personal Interview from among the candidates who have applied to the programme.

The short-listed candidates are expected to submit essays on specific topics, within the stipulated time period. In the second and final stage of the selection process, the short- listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel of IIMA faculty members.The panel will evaluate the candidate on several parameters (e.g. professional background, quality of experience, progression in career, academic preparedness, leadership potential, accomplishment and interpersonal skills) and assess the candidate’s fitment for the programme.

Admission Timeline for 2026-27 Batch

Round 1

Shortlisting & Final Selection

The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The admissions interviews are face to face in offline mode. Successful candidates will be intimated through email as per the dates indicated in the admission timeline.

Reservations

The Institute will follow Govt of India's reservation policy for EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PWD.

Scholarships

Scholarships at entry*
Entry scholarships are available for defense personnel, Central and State government employees, foreign passport holders, non-male candidates, individuals with not-for-profit work experience, and those with medically verifiable disabilities. Additionally, scholarships are available to those who have demonstrated excellence in sports/fine arts at the national/international level.

Scholarships at graduation*
Scholarships based on exceptional performance during the academic year of the MBA-PGPX (One Year MBA) program are awarded at the time of graduation.

*IIMA Financial Aid committee grants the scholarships based on varied criteria