IIM Work Experience Criteria 2025: The IIMs for their evaluation process for shortlisting candidates do give weightage to the work experience. The candidates with significant work experience are provided with the points/marks as per their weightage for the IIM work experience criteria. The IIMs also have designated Executive MBA programs that are specially designed for catering the needs of working professionals across different industries. Read this article on how to get IIM admission based on the IIM work experience criteria
MBA has always been considered a great stepping stone for getting the right elevation across the corporate hierarchy. Working professionals often go the MBA route knowing that it would help them climb the ladder faster and more effectively. Their work experience is also a key factor that works in their favour. IIM work experience criteria can vary from one IIM to another based on the selection criteria of various IIMs. They can either choose to go for the conventional MBA through CAT exam or go for the alternate executive MBA programs designed for working professionals. The list of various executive IIM MBA programs is provided in the table below.
IIM | Course | Duration | IIM Work Experience Required |
IIM Ahmedabad | Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX) | 1 year | 4 years |
IIM Bangalore | Post Graduate Program Enterprise Management (PGPEM) | 2 years | 4 years |
IIM Bangalore | Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP) | 1 year | 5 years |
IIM Calcutta | MBA Program for Executives (MBA Ex) | 1 year | 5 years |
IIM Lucknow | Post Graduate Program in Management for Working Executives (PGPWE) | 2 years | 3 years |
IIM Lucknow | International Program in Management for Executives or IPMX | 1 year | 5 years |
IIM Indore | General Management Program for Executives (GMPE) | 1 year | 3 years |
IIM Indore | Post Graduate Program in Management for Working Executives (PGPMX) | 2 years | 5 years |
IIM Kozhikode | Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP) | 1 year | 3 years |
IIM Trichy | Post Graduate Program in Business Management ( PGPBM) | 2 years | 3 years |
IIM Raipur | Executive Post Graduate Program in Management ( EPGP) | 2 years | 2 years |
IIM Rohtak | Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (ePGPX) | 1 year | 5 years |
IIM Udaipur | MBA in Global Supply Chain Management | 1 year | 3 years |
IIM Ranchi | Post Graduate Executive Program in Management (PGEXP) | 2 years | 5 years |
IIM Visakhapatnam | Post Graduate Program for Experienced Professionals (PGPEx) | 1 year | 3 years |
IIM Shillong | Post Graduate Program for Working Executives (MBAWx) | 2 years | 3 to 5 years |
IIM Kashipur | Post Graduate Program for Working Executives (MBAWx) | 2 years | 3 years |
Check out: MBA Admissions in India: Why Work Experience Matters
Different IIMs have different weightages for the Work Experience component of their selection process. The weightage for work experience at different IIMs is given in the table below.
IIM | Weightage given to Work Experience (Points/Marks) |
5 | |
5 | |
8 | |
5 | |
5 | |
15 | |
10 | |
15 | |
10 | |
12 | |
7 | |
10 | |
10 | |
16 | |
14 | |
20 | |
20 | |
12 | |
10 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Work experience is counted in different ways depending on the IIM. At some places it is counted in terms of total time and then scaled down as required. It is also counted as a grade point and then calculated by multiplying with a pre-specified work factor.
There is no minimum or maximum work experience required for IIM. Work experience is an added advantage but does not come in the requirement list for admission to an IIM.
To verify the work experience of a candidate IIM can use several documents like experience letter, offer letter, salary slips, etc. The candidate can also be made to go through a background check if needed by the IIM.
IIMs do not have any mandatory work experience requirement for MBA admission. Candidates are selected for IIMs based on CAT scores and overall performance in the various selection rounds.
On Question asked by student community
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
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