Who is the Executive MBA programme for?

This degree programme by IIT Roorkee is a unique blend of modern management principles, a technology focus & high flexibility.

This degree is valuable for all working professionals with 4+ years of experience seeking general management business skills plus an opportunity to specialize in their domain of interest while still working in their current jobs.

You will especially find this degree programme useful if you are a:

  • Mid- management professional looking to broaden their existing skill set with cross-functional management concepts to advance in their career
  • Top- management professional looking to gain new perspectives, best practices & business models from across industries & functions
  • Entrepreneur looking to spearhead business growth combining existing practical experience with critical management principles

Cohorts and deadlines

Applications for the Autumn 2024 cohort are open.

Selection process

  1. After you submit your application, IIT Roorkee admissions team will review your application.
  2. If your application is found to meet the preliminary eligibility conditions, you will be invited by IIT Roorkee for an interview.
  3. After the interview round, if your candidature is found fit for the Executive MBA degree, you will receive an offer of admission from IIT Roorkee.
  4. There are seats in this programme reserved for SC / ST / OBC / PWD / EWS candidates. Please ensure to select the category appropriately in your application as all documents will be verified during the screening process.
  5. There are seats in this programme reserved for foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates.

*At the time of admission, you will be required to submit an NOC from your employer to IIT Roorkee.

How to apply in 4 easy steps

Did you know IIT Roorkee’s EMBA application can be completed in less than 7 days?

  • Check eligibility criteria and application requirements and keep the required documents ready before starting your application
  • Spend 15 minutes everyday- Start filling in the application form required fields and uploading required documents
  • Write an impactful statement of purpose- Check some resources available in the application form about how to write an SOP
  • Submit your application!

Already submitted your application? Great! If your application is accepted, you will receive an email from the IIT Roorkee admissions office with instructions on next steps.

Eligibility Criteria

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or university with at least 65% marks or equivalent grade points (60% marks for SC/ST community members).

Four years of relevant work experience after graduation.

I. University ranking: You are a graduate of a university that ranks within the top 500 NIRF in any category as per the latest ranking data or any other recognized Foreign University that ranks within top 1000 as per the lastest QS ranking data. (check NIRF ranking for your university here)

II. Work experience in:

-a company with a turnover greater than INR 300 crore for the last 3+ years, or

-central or state government departments, or

-a reputed NGO having pan-India or global operations

III. Aptitude Tests: You have qualified the latest CAT, GMAT or XAT (the cut-off will vary for different cohorts)

The statement of purpose should explain your motivation to do the EMBA degree, particularly, what value addition you are expecting after completing this degree.

Applications for Autumn 2024 cohort are open now!

Classes start: July 2024

Live Q&A sessions with IIT Roorkee faculty:

  1. Watch recording of the Live Q&A webinar with IIT Roorkee faculty on May 30, 2023 here

  2. Watch the recording of a previous Q&A session with IIT Roorkee faculty here

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We encourage you to investigate whether this degree meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying.