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PGDM ExP graduating cohort at IMT Ghaziabad
18-Month Full-Time Residential Programme

Your Experience Built Expertise.
Now Build Leadership.

IMT Ghaziabad’s PGDM ExP is a program designed for professionals with
3+ years of experience who are ready to move from functional excellence to strategic, cross-functional and global leadership.

45+Years of IMT Legacy
25Successful ExP Cohorts
AACSBAccredited Institution
18 MonthsFull-Time Residential

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45+ YearsIMT Ghaziabad Legacy
25 CohortsSuccessful PGDM ExP Batches
EuropeGlobal Career Accelerator
3+ YearsMinimum Work Experience
Global Recognition

Recognition That Reflects IMT's Global Standing

IMT Ghaziabad's executive management education is recognised for academic rigour, industry relevance and global orientation.

#6ASIA
#23GLOBALLY
191–200GLOBAL BAND

QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026, as communicated by IMT Ghaziabad.

IMT Ghaziabad campus and academic environment
AACSB AccreditedInternational benchmark of business-school quality
Global OrientationInternational learning, faculty and peer exposure
Programme Highlights

Designed for Experienced Professionals Ready for Wider Responsibility

A tightly integrated executive learning journey that combines general management, international immersion, personal development and real-world application.

01

General Management Orientation

Broaden your perspective beyond a single function and prepare for enterprise-level decision-making.

02

Six Distinct Modules

Foundation, Functional, Internationalisation, Customisation, Integration and Dissertation.

03

Global Career Accelerator

International learning in Europe, with global faculty and peer exposure.

04

Leadership Lab

Structured assessment, mentoring and leadership development for personal and professional growth.

05

Industry Capstone

Apply learning to real business challenges through a three-month industry-focused project.

06

Social Immersion

Build responsible leadership through immersive engagement with communities and social contexts.

Career Outcomes

Outcomes That Reflect the Value of Experience

The programme combines career support, mentoring, industry interaction and an experienced peer network to help participants pursue higher-responsibility roles.

₹25.25 LPAHighest CTC
₹19.11 LPAAverage CTC
₹18.75 LPAMedian CTC

Placement figures and participating organisations relate to the relevant placement cycle and should be read with the official placement disclosures. Individual outcomes are not guaranteed.

PGDM ExP Program

Experience the Global Career Accelerator (GCA)

The Global Career Accelerator gives PGDM ExP participants a full international immersion — academic depth at a triple-accredited European business school, paired with real exposure to how business is done on the ground.

International faculty-led learning
Cross-cultural collaboration
Company and industry engagement
European business practices
Innovation and sustainability
Global leadership perspective

Transform your perspective. Expand your network. Accelerate your global career.

PGDM ExP cohort at KEDGE Business School, France
Participants in a design-thinking workshop at KEDGE
KEDGE Business School faculty member
Cohort touring the KEDGE campus
Group session during the Global Career Accelerator

Global Career Accelerator

Curriculum Journey

Six Modules. One Integrated Leadership Transformation.

The curriculum progresses from management foundations to functional depth, global exposure, customisation, integration and applied research.

MODULE 01

Foundation

Build a common base across management disciplines.

MODULE 02

Functional

Strengthen finance, marketing, operations and people management.

MODULE 03

Internationalisation

Develop global context through the career accelerator.

MODULE 04

Customisation

Deepen learning aligned to individual career direction.

MODULE 05

Integration

Connect strategy, analytics and cross-functional decision-making.

MODULE 06

Dissertation

Demonstrate applied insight through rigorous research.

PGDM ExP participants and faculty at IMT Ghaziabad
Learning Beyond the Classroom

Where Experience Meets Application

01

Corporate Interaction Module

Engage with senior practitioners and business leaders across strategy, transformation, technology and talent.

02

Three-Month Industry Capstone

Translate classroom learning into measurable business impact through a focused industry project.

03

Experienced Peer Learning

Learn alongside professionals from diverse industries, functions and career stages.

Faculty & Academic Ecosystem

Learn From Faculty Who Connect Theory With Business Reality

The PGDM ExP learning environment combines academic depth, practitioner perspectives, executive mentoring and an experienced cohort.

Academic Rigour

Conceptual depth grounded in contemporary management practice.

Industry Relevance

Cases, simulations and discussions shaped by real business contexts.

Leadership Development

Structured reflection, assessment and mentoring.

Global Orientation

International faculty, peers and business exposure.

Faculty and participants at IMT Ghaziabad
PGDM ExP graduating cohort
IMT ExP alumni reunionIMT ExP alumni network
A Network That Grows With You

Join a Community of Experienced Professionals and Alumni

The value of an executive programme continues beyond the classroom—through peer learning, alumni relationships, mentoring and lifelong professional connections.

Eligibility

Who Should Apply?

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Minimum three years of full-time work experience before joining the programme.
Valid accepted entrance-test score as specified for the current admissions cycle.
Admission Journey

A Clear Path to the Next Cohort

STEP 01

Register & Apply

Complete the official online application.

STEP 02

Profile Evaluation

Academic, professional and test-score review.

STEP 03

Selection Process

Participate in the prescribed assessment and interview.

STEP 04

Admission Decision

Receive the outcome and complete admission formalities.

Admission requirements, test-score windows and timelines are subject to the official notification for the relevant intake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Apply

IMT Ghaziabad’s PGDM ExP is a program designed for professionals with 3+ years of experience who are ready to move from functional excellence to strategic and global leadership.

PGDM ExP is typically an 18-month full time residential program.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and a minimum of 3 years of relevant full-time work experience, along with a valid CAT, XAT or GMAT score.

Yes, PGDM ExP is a full-time residential program, and hostel stay is compulsory given the intensive schedule of group activities, projects and late classes.

Yes, the program includes a multi-week International Immersion where students spend a term with one of IMT's FT-ranked global partner institutions.

The programme offers career support, mentoring, industry interaction and peer networking. Highest CTC: ₹25.25 LPA | Average CTC: ₹19.11 LPA | Median CTC: ₹18.75 LPA.

Yes, PGDM ExP is AICTE-approved and AACSB-accredited, reflecting world-class academic standards.

PGDM ExP is distinct from the regular PGDM in terms of its curriculum, industry exposure, mandatory international immersion, and structured mentorship through alumni. The program is specifically designed for working professionals, creating a classroom environment where participants bring meaningful professional experiences and perspectives.

While the regular PGDM class profile primarily comprises students with limited or no prior work experience (typically 0–3 years), PGDM ExP participants have an average work experience of around 5–6 years. This diverse pool of professional experiences enriches classroom discussions, particularly during case studies, business simulations, and problem-solving exercises, while also fostering deeper peer learning and knowledge sharing.

Recruiters have included firms such as Accenture, Infosys, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Genpact, Reliance Retail, Moglix, Udaan, L&T and TAFE, hiring for consulting, operations, strategy, marketing and technology management roles.

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Move From Being Valued for What You Execute to Being Trusted for What You Can Lead.

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