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One-year MBA programmes are designed for working professionals who have worked for more than four years and want to complete an MBA, preferably part-time or online. There are several prominent MBA universities in India that provide one-year MBA programmes, the most prestigious of which is IIM Ahmedabad’s MBA-PGPX. One-year MBA programmes are provided in a variety of concentrations to meet the needs of students. Working individuals are flocking to one-year MBA finance programmes.
One-year MBA programmes are designed to be comprehensive and encompass the curriculum of a two-year MBA programme; as a result, they are fast-paced and demanding. Aside from MBA programmes, B schools also offer a one-year PGDM programme. Let’s Find out the Top Colleges for One Year MBA in India
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List Of Top Colleges For One Year MBA in India
1. IIM Ahmedabad
Founded in 1961, IIM Ahmedabad was conceived as an idea of excellence by an eminent scientist of his time- Vikram Sarabhai. The institution is known for having one of the most dedicated faculty pools and academic robustness. After collaborating with the Harvard Business School, IIM A brought about a change in the way they handled management education. They introduced the case-study-based approach for management education, which proved to be quite effective and has become a way of life at the institution. It offers an MBA-PGPx degree for professionals who have 4 years of work experience and Offers MBA fees of 25 lakhs.They generally accept a GMAT score of around 702.
IIM Ahmedabad offers various full-time and part-time postgraduate programs, leading to an MBA degree. It also offers diploma programs. IIMA has affiliations with 78 leading business schools across the world. In 2015–16, 140 students from IIMA spent a semester at affiliate business schools across North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Asia Pacific region, while 87 students from foreign colleges spent a semester at IIMA for the same period. IIMA offers different academic programs and has admission processes and eligibility respectively.
IIM Ahmedabad has reduced its qualifying sectional percentile in CAT from 80 to 70 so that non-engineers who find it difficult to score high in Quant and Data Interpretation can also qualify and can be shortlisted at the 1st stage.
At the 1st Stage Shortlisting for Academic Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) the minimum CAT 2016 Qualifying scores are 70 sectional and 80 overall percentile. In addition to this high weightage of 30% will be awarded to Class 10, 12, and bachelor’s degree scores in accordance with different streams of academics.
2. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Fees: Rs. 27,50,000
Exams: GMAT Score(709)
Program: EPGP
Required Work Experience: 5 years
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore or IIMB) is a public business school and Institute of National Importance located in Bangalore, India. IIMB is a globally ranked institute as per the QS World University Rankings and Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. The institute offers Post Graduate, Doctoral, Executive Education, and Certificate Programmes.
The MBA program is the flagship program of the institute and is offered in three modes – one-year full time, two-year full time, and executive (weekend). The Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), a two-year, full-time residential MBA program, is offered to candidates admitted through the Common Admission Test (CAT). IIM Bangalore offers the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), a one-year full-time MBA program for candidates admitted through the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
3. Indian School of Business
Location: Hyderabad
Fees: Rs. 34.16 lakh
Exams: GMAT(709)
Program: PGP
Required Work Experience: 2 years
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Indian School of Business (ISB) is a private business school established in India in 2001. It has two campuses, in Hyderabad (Telangana) and Mohali (Punjab). It offers certificates in various post-graduate management programs.[6] ISB became the 100th Triple Accredited business school in the world (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) upon achieving AMBA accreditation on 12 May .
Worldwide, the Financial Times has ranked ISB No. 28 in its Global MBA Ranking 2020. The QS Global 250 MBA Rankings 2020 ranked ISB at No. 98 worldwide and No. 12 in Asia. ISB has secured the 7th position globally in the Forbes Best Business Schools 2019 rankings.
4.Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode
Fees: Rs. 22.5 lakh
Exams: GMAT(675)
Program: PGP-BL
Required Work Experience: 3 years
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode or IIMK) is an autonomous public business school located in Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala. This institute is one of the top MBA colleges in South India, which was set up in 1996 by the Government of India in collaboration with the State Government of Kerala, is one of the 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). It was the fifth IIM to be established. The two-year MBA is the flagship education program that aims to prepare young graduates for senior-level positions in the industry. The institute stresses a rigorous evaluation system and a “learning to learn” approach through self-study, group work, open-ended discussions, and real-life projects.
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5.Great Lakes Institute of Management
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, was established in 2004 by the Visionary Management Guru Padma Shri Dr. Bala V Balachandran – JL Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Accounting Information & Management, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, USA. Great Lakes was founded with the objective of creating management professionals equipped to navigate the business challenges of the future.
The institute is one of the pioneers in introducing the one-year full-time MBA (PGPM) in India. Great Lakes has also been responsive to changing industry dynamics by being the first to introduce specializations such as Analytics, AI, Machine Learning & Blockchain in management programs. With a global faculty pool, innovative curriculum, application-oriented teaching-learning pedagogy, and strong engagement with corporate leaders, Great Lakes provides a holistic learning experience to its students right from day one.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, was founded in 2010 as the 2nd campus to Great Lakes Chennai. The Gurgaon campus was strategically set up in the industrial hub of the country – Delhi NCR – to engage extensively with the established Fortune 500s and new-age businesses in the region.
Aspects evaluated together during the application phase:
1. Past Academic Performance
2. Professional Track Record (for candidates with work experience)
3. Application Essay – Statement of Purpose (PGPM Only)
4. Diversity
5. Entrance Test Scores – CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT (best score would be considered in case multiple scores are submitted)
Aspects evaluated through AWT:
1. Reasoning Skills
2. Clarity of Thought
3. Written Communication Skills
Aspects evaluated through PI:
1. General & Business/Industry Awareness
2. Attitude, Motivation & Thought Process
3. Initiatives taken during Past Academic days and at Workplace
4. Past achievements
5. Leadership potential
Great Lakes Admissions process in its entirety aims to select well-rounded, highly motivated, and consistently high-performing individuals for its programs solely on the basis of overall merit. The process has no provision for reservations of any kind and all applicants are evaluated on a fair basis. To encourage diversity in class, the Great Lakes Institute of Management also offers diversity and merit-based scholarships worth up to INR 2 Crores for the PGPM program.
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6. Soil Institute of Management
Founded in 2008 in Gurgaon, India’s Start-up & Innovation hub, SOIL Institute of Management was co-created by 32 leading companies and supported by 25 NGOs. With a strong focus on developing responsible leaders, SOIL blends traditional wisdom, modern management practices, and a commitment to ethics and sustainability.
SOIL has built a thriving network of over 2000 alumni from its full-time programs (PGPM & PGDM) and has impacted more than 20,000 leaders through its part-time programs. Known for its experiential learning model and deep industry connections, SOIL’s innovative curriculum covers emerging specializations like digital transformation, analytics, and leadership development. This holistic approach ensures that SOIL graduates are equipped to navigate the complex challenges of the global business landscape and contribute positively to society.
SOIL Highlights
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The only B School in India to be co-created by 32 multinational and Indian firms. Firms include SAP, Johnson & Johnson, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, TATAs etc.,
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SOIL offers one of the oldest 1 year PGPM programs in India along with Great Lakes and ISB.
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SOIL’s 2 year PGDM program is India’s first program focusing on integrating Design Thinking, Liberal Arts and Management Education.
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International Exchange Programs with partner universities (POLIMI Graduate School of Management, Italy, CEDEP (European Centre for Executive Development), France, Shizenkan University, Japan, Royal Roads University, Canada, Johannesburg Business School (JBS), South Africa)
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More than 40% of the courses is delivered through value-based Experiential Immersions which are outside the classroom – Rural Not for Profit Innovation module, Himalayan Leadership Retreat, Theater & Music Workshops, Wellness & Yoga give students a diverse and unique learning experience.
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SOILs 1-year PGPM HR program was recognized as “The most innovative Program in India” by SHRM, Global Body for HR and the curriculum is recognized globally.
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SOIL’s post graduate programs offers the best ROI in the industry, the average ROI is 122% (Post MBA Salary = 2.22 X Pre MBA Salary)
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World-class faculty (visiting from ISB/ IIMs/ IITs/ and many foreign universities)
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Specializations offered Analytics, Marketing, Finance & HR
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1-on-1 industry mentorship, Corporate Networking Conferences, Boot-camps and Simulations spread out through the learning period with a focus on Innovation & leadership
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2 campuses (Gurgaon city campus - Situated in the heart of futuristic corporate hub, Manesar Campus - situated in the heart of the industrial and innovation bed)
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7 - Masters' Union
The Masters’ Union Post Graduate Programme in Technology & Business Management (PGP TBM) is 16 months, full time, on campus program with optional residency. The typical batch size ranges from 240 to 270 students.
Watch this short video by the PGP TBM director Mahak Garg to know all about Masters’ Union and its advantages.
Masters’ Union is led by our board of governors, Mr. Manoj Kohli, Mr Srirang TK, Mr. Pankaj Bansal and Mr. P Dwarkanath. Our leadership team comprises graduates from top B-schools like Stanford GSB and Wharton School.
From choosing an urban campus surrounded by 200+ corporates to 200+ CXOs delivering fireside chats to 70% of all courses being taught by industry veterans such as Edward Rogers (Former Chief Knowledge Officer, NASA), Dr. Naveen Munjal (MD, Hero Electric) and Rajat Mathur (MD, Morgan Stanley), Masters’ Union is focused on providing practical insights, real-world experience and tech focused learnings.
Our classes are taught by a mix of faculties-in-residence, international faculties and industry practitioners. With 20% of all electives being taught by international faculty (Oxford, Harvard, INSEAD, etc.), students gain international exposure. Students also get the opportunity to participate in global immersions at INSEAD, Bocconi and NUS campus. These initiatives create diverse learning environments and outcomes, as well as a great opportunity to expand student networks.
Master’s Union is cognizant of the role entrepreneurship will play in driving the next wave of growth in our country. To enable this, the unique hands-on component of our pedagogy enables students to graduate with running businesses and not just a job. For example:
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In term 1, each student works in a teams of 3-5 to launch dropshipping businesses.All 234 students of Cohort of 2025 have collectively generated a revenue of ~INR 3 Cr in 2 months alone.
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In term 2, students build their own social media presence so that they can be more camera confident. 10+ students have crossed 50,000+ followers and are earning through social media collaborations.
All through the year, students take up hands on projects in collaboration with corporations and future recruiters. Some examples include:
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AI Hackathons with Microsoft and Ather, case competitions with Pepsico, etc.
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One-day challenges with Excitel, PwC, MakeMyTrip, Marico and more
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Video case studies on Cars24, and Physicswallah, etc
Moreover, our student teams have participated in various national and international case competitions at coveted colleges and achieved laurels for Masters’ Union. Some of the most recents achievements have been the following:
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2nd Position: Global Case Competition organised by Harvard Business School
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1st Position: Wired 8.0 organized by Flipkart
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1st Position: QComm Strategy and HUSKify Strategy, ISB
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1st Position: Prodigy’23, IIM Calcutta
Our innovative teaching method has enabled our alumni to build successful careers in top companies such as Bain, BCG, Mckinsey, Kearney, Accenture Strategy, Samagra, Zerodha, Cisco, Zomato, Zepto, Avirom Capital, Citi, ICICI Bank, ABG, Cred, Razorpay, Makemytrip, Tata IQ, etc. Furthermore, given our focus on running a INR 5 Cr student-led investment fund and VC classes taught on campus by actual VCs, several alumni of Masters’ Union have cracked coveted VC roles at funds including Antler, Waterbridge Ventures, Good Capital, GrowX, Stride Ventures, Innoven Capital, Kae Capital, Merisis Advisors, Good Capital, Palaash Ventures, Physis Capital.
Finally, almost 10% of our students take a plunge and work full time to build their startups through our Venture Initiation Programme. Some of the best performing startups are HiveSchool, Bullspree, Seeds AI, Atlas Foods, PlaySuper, etc.
For more information, drop us an email at admissions@mastersunion.org.
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8 - KJ Somaiya Institute of Management
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is ranked 25 by Business Today 2023, 19 by Business World for MBA and 63 by NIRF 2024 under the 'Management Institute' category. Established in 1981, with 60 acres of campus size, the KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) is a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University which the UGC approves. The Association accredits KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is ISO-certified. Formerly known as K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SIMSR), the college offers MBA and MCA courses to students. KJ Somaiya offers PG courses to students across Sports Management, Healthcare Management, and various other streams. The Institute has launched programmes such as Parivartan which works on Nurturing Potential and Student Progression Index.
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