Executive MBA Options Across IIMs Through CAT 2026

Executive MBA Options Across IIMs Through CAT 2026: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 serves as a gateway not only for flagship MBA programmes but also for several Executive MBA (EMBA), Executive Post Graduate Programmes (EPGP), and MBA programmes designed for working professionals offered by various Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). According to the CAT 2026 Information Bulletin, multiple IIMs accept CAT 2026 scores for admission to these executive and working professional programmes.

This article lists the Executive MBA and equivalent executive management programmes mentioned in the official CAT 2026 Information Bulletin.

Executive MBA Programmes Offered Through CAT 2026

The following IIMs have listed Executive MBA or executive-level management programmes in the CAT 2026 Information Bulletin.

Highlights of Executive MBA Options

Some notable executive and working professional programmes listed in the bulletin include:

• Executive MBA at IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Raipur, and IIM Udaipur (Online).

• EMBA (Analytics) at IIM Kashipur.

• PGPMX at IIM Indore.

• PGPWE and Blended MBA at IIM Lucknow.

• MBA for Working Professionals at IIM Sambalpur.

• PGPEX and PGP (WE) at IIM Shillong.

• Executive MBA in Artificial Intelligence at IIM Sirmaur.

• PGPBM (MBA for Working Executives in Chennai) at IIM Tiruchirappalli.

• PGDMEx and EMBA at IIM Visakhapatnam.

CAT 2026 for Executive MBA Admissions

The CAT 2026 Information Bulletin states that CAT is conducted as a prerequisite for admission to various management programmes offered by participating IIMs. Executive and working professional programmes listed in the bulletin are among these programmes. However, each IIM independently determines its admission policy, eligibility criteria, academic requirements, work experience requirements (if applicable), and selection process. Candidates should check the respective IIM's official website before applying.

CAT 2026 Important Dates

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2026 should keep track of all the important events to avoid missing any deadlines. The table below provides the complete schedule, including registration, admit card, exam, and result dates. 

Important Note

The CAT 2026 Information Bulletin clearly mentions that separate advertisements may be issued for programmes other than the regular PGP. It also advises candidates to visit the official website of the respective IIM to verify the latest programme details, eligibility criteria, and admission process before applying.