One Year MBA Admission Process: Exams, GMAT Scores, Last Date

The one year MBA admission process varies from IIM to IIM and also for other top MBA colleges offering one year MBA with different nomenclatures. However, the eligibility criteria for one year MBA admission among top MBA colleges have one thing in common which is graduation with high percentage of marks as minimum qualification and professional experience after completing graduation.

Top one year MBA entrance exams and the admission process in top MBA colleges like IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, ISB, Masters’ Union, XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI also require a minimum GMAT/GRE score with minimum eligibility of a graduate degree with 50% marks or equivalent along with professional or entrepreneurial experience of 5 years. 

  The one year MBA admission process varies from institution to institution. Most top IIMs and XLRI plan their admission process starting June/July, and ending in December/January, as their new Batch starts from April. One Year MBA process for ISB and Masters’ Union is generally open till February/March. Some B-schools like SPJIMR start their batch in August/September and hence have their one year MBA admission process open till June/July or so.

Common Admission Criteria for most top MBA program are:

• A graduate degree
• Good GMAT/GRE/CAT score
• Quality Work Experience, varying from 1 years to 5 years.

Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the qualifying test score such as GMAT/GRE & the overall profile of the candidate. After short listing the candidates, final selection process comprises various attributes such as personal interview, statement of purpose, written ability test and letter of recommendation which are evaluated before making final admission offer to the programme. 

IIMs One Year MBA Admission Process: Overview

• Step 1: Eligibility: Graduate degree with minimum 4-5 Years of professional work experience.
• Step 2: GMAT/GRE score. Higher the GMAT/GRE score higher the chances of conversion
• Step 3: Register on College website for One Year Full time Residential MBA Programme
• Step 4: Shortlist of the candidates based on the overall profile & entrance test exam score
• Step 5: Evaluation based on Personal Interview, SOP, Letter of Recommendation etc.
• Step 6: Final Admission Offer

ISB One Year MBA Admission Process
Admission to ISB Hyderabad PGP requires 24+ months of full time work experience with a valid GMAT/GRE score. Important admission timelines are:

PGP Round 2 Interview Shortlist (Rolling):  Dec 2022  - 10 Feb 2023

PGP Round 2 Results: 15 Feb 2023

• Applying in any round does not impact your chances of securing an admission offer.
• Full tuition fee waivers will be offered only to Round 1 applicants.
• Upto 75% in Round 2 & Upto 50% in Round 3 tuition fee waivers will be offered to the applicants.

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX-One Year MBA Admission Process 2023-24 Batch
To fulfill the unmet need of experienced managers, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) launched PGPX, the one-year full time residential programme in management in 2006. Important admission timelines are:

Admission Process 2023-24 Batch

IIM Bangalore EPGP-One Year MBA Admission Process 2023-24 Batch
IIM Bangalore’s EPGP is a one year MBA programme designed for experienced professionals who are ready for senior management positions. Important admission timelines are:

IIM Calcutta MBA Executive-One year MBA Admission 2023-24 Batch
The MBA programme for Executives (MBA-Ex ) at IIM Calcutta provides mid-career professionals the ideal platform to augment their existing skill sets. Important admission timelines are:

Masters’ Union
Gurugram based Masters’ Union offers a 16 month Post Graduate Program in Technology & Business Management. If you wish to apply for the Cohort of 2024, you will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Academic experience: 3-4 year undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized institution
• Professional experience: While 2-4 years is ideal, we are open to considering freshers and older students
• Essays: Essay responses provide Masters’ Union a good insight into critical thinking and communication skills
• Test Scores: GRE, GMAT, CAT scores are required. Applicants can also take the Masters’ Union Business Aptitude and Admissions Test (MUBAAT).

Dates & Deadlines

IIM Lucknow IPMX – One Year MBA Admission Process 2023-24 Batch
The International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) is designed for mid/senior-level management professionals

SPJIMR, XLRI, MDI, Great Lakes, One Year MBA Admission Process 2023-24 Batch
Admission to PGDM executive program requires 2-5 years of full-time work experience depending upon the institute. Below is the table highlighting top One Year PGDM executive programs in India.

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