PGPEX-VLM

IIM Calcutta offers unique one year full time Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives – Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM). The PGPEX VLM program fulfills the current industry’s growing demand for techno-managerial leaders who shape the neo-industrial revolution. Laden with latest management skills and cutting-edge technology knowledge, these vanguards are being readied for meeting the challenges offered by the new wave of business enterprises that thrive on information as they strive for the "Triple Bottom line". Each partnering institute teaches its speciality in management education

The one year full time PGPEX VLM residential program has a built in manufacturing focus that helps to appreciate an industry’s metamorphosis in competitive times. The course is being conducted jointly by 3 premier institutes of India viz. IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras. The course has been designed by these institutes in consultation with industry including Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The program aims to develop leadership and management skills, besides providing an impetus to cutting edge technology awareness and proficiency.

IIM Calcutta PGPX VLM curriculum is divided into 8 terms and more than 1170 classroom contact hours, spread across 3 campuses during the 12 month period. It starts with an “Ice breaking session and Breakthrough Management” in IIM-Calcutta with a thrust on the "Big Picture" perspective. The primary focus lies on how to build a strategy based on core competencies and then to integrate an organization to execute this strategy and achieve the desired outcome.

The next two terms impart management knowledge in diverse areas ranging from Business Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Operations, People Management and Global Business scenario. Various modules on Supply Chain Management, Customer-centric approach, Lean methodologies, New Product Design & Development, SAP ERP, ISO 9001: Auditor training and some high-end technology related courses like Advanced Materials, Robotics, Ergonomics are taught in IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Madras campuses. The final term at IIM-Calcutta puts special emphasis on Leadership and Change Management with key focus on building an Entrepreneurial and Innovative culture. The terms also stress on the needs and nuances of Ethics and Ethical behaviour for today’s managers who compete a rapidly globalizing world.

The program’s learning methods are an assortment of regular class discussions, case studies, group work, live presentations and action-learning opportunities like management games and short consultancy assignments. A significant proportion of the program is undertaken in teams to further enhance the dynamic learning experience.

PGPEX VLM has 36 weeks of classroom study which includes lectures, case studies, tutorials, lab sessions, videos, individual and team assignments, guest lectures from Japanese faculty, industry experts, and business leaders, totaling 1173 interaction hours. The programme has 1 week of industry visit in Japan for studying Best Manufacturing Practices under the aegis of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The program has a proper balance of theoretical inputs and practical training to develop a high degree of leadership skill which would enable Indian companies convert manufacturing into a competitive weapon. The program introduces courses on Green Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IOT) along with ISO9001 Lead Auditor Training.

The program attracts promising engineers from the manufacturing and allied businesses, who have the potential for top management positions.
 

IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM admission process is detailed as below along with the assessment process:

• Apply online on IIMC official website with application fee of Rs.4000/-.
• Based on the eligibility criteria, shortlisted candidates are called for a written test ‘Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing Admission Test (VLMAT)’ consisting of three sections Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Engineering Ability. The written test (VLMAT) is conducted in four cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi).
• Candidates shortlisted after the written test (VLMAT) are called for a Personal Interview (PI) at the host institute.
• The mode of the interview will be finalized depending on the circumstances and Government advisories.
• Selection will be based on academic records, work experience, and performance in the Written Test (VLMAT) and Personal Interview. 

• Apply online for PGPEX VLM programme of IIM Calcutta on its official website with application fee of Rs.4000/-.
• Following copies of certificates to be uploaded at the time of filling the application - Passport size photo (in JPG); Signature photo (in JPG); 10th Marksheet; 12th Marksheet; Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Marksheets; PG Degree Certificate and Marksheets (if applicable); Experience Letters; Sponsorship Letter (if applicable); CV with details of work experience only (not exceeding 3 pages)