Be part of a well-established, credible programme with a growing network of professionals shaping careers since 2012.
AMBA-accredited, AACSB member, and ranked 16th among B-shools in NIRF 2025 rankings.
Students are awarded an MBA Degree upon programme completion.
Classroom learning slots on Saturdays and Sundays.
Case studies, simulations, industry guest sessions, and a capstone project ensure all learning is academically grounded and immediately applicable.
The curriculum addresses the changing needs of the business environment.
870 hours of in-class face-to-face classes provide a highly engaging, immersive and lasting learning experience.
Supportive academic policies without compromising the rigour of IIM learning.
Specially designed to cater to the career demands of working professionals.
Located in KK Nagar and easily accessible - Ashok Nagar Metro (5 minutes), Guindy Railway Station (10 minutes).
What transformation sounds like
Project Lead, Hitachi Energies
Global Marketing Head, ClearVue Solutions
DGM, Medical Officer, Mahindra Group
Regional Business Head (South), Apollo Tyres
Senior Director, Strategy & Performance, Astra Zeneca
PGPBM Batch: 2020–22
Product Manager, Trianz
One of the key highlights of the program was the peer learning experience, where I got the opportunity to interact with professionals from diverse industries. This not only broadened my perspective but also helped me develop a strong network. The case-based pedagogy, combined with live projects, equipped me with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills crucial for leadership roles. The flexibility of the program allowed me to continue my career while gaining a deeper understanding of business management.
PGPBM Batch: 2021–23
Assistant Vice President, Yes Bank
The program is expertly crafted for working professionals, offering a blend of academic rigor and practical insights. Balancing work, studies, and personal commitments was challenging but incredibly rewarding. With a background in banking, I gained deeper insights into Corporate Finance, M&A, Business Analytics, and Corporate Governance, which enhanced my strategic thinking, ethical practices, and leadership skills.
PGPBM Batch: 2022–24
Head - Industrial Business & Centre of Excellence, Adani Total Gas Limited
My MBA at IIM Trichy was a life-changing experience that was even better than I imagined. Every class was exciting and engaging with discussions, real-world case studies, and teamwork. he networking opportunities were amazing, connecting me with professionals in various industries. This program made me a more confident and skilled leader, ready for any challenge.
PGPBM Batch: 2022–24
Marketing Manager, Mahindra
My journey at IIM Trichy is nothing less than the transformation of thinking in the direction of growth. The dedication of professors is truly inspiring with their teaching style focused on the clarity of concepts with a real-world relevance. I couldn't stress more on the fact of how they ensured that learning was never compromised while also understanding the commitments of the executives.
PGPBM Batch: 2018–20
Delivery Lead, Treasury Technology, Standard Chartered Bank
Guest speakers, interactive sessions with industry leaders, and an international immersion week further enriched my learning, broadening my perspective and enhancing my adaptability to diverse business scenarios.What truly sets the program apart is its emphasis on experiential learning, which allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations through immersive case studies, simulations, and interactions with industry experts. Collaborating with a diverse cohort of peers further enriched my learning experience, fostering stimulating discussions and offering diverse perspectives.
The programme duration is 21 months.
The total course fee is ₹ 14.5 lakhs, payable in 7 installments. Refundable caution deposit is ₹ 10,000/-
IIM Tiruchirappalli’s PGPBM students have the option to avail educational loans at concessional rates from any of the nationalised banks.
Classes are held every Saturday and Sunday.
Last date for submission of the Online Application Form
Dispatch of Aptitude Test and Personal Interview Admit Cards for shortlisted candidates (by e-mail only)
Aptitude Test & Personal Interview at IIM Tiruchirappalli (Chennai Campus)
When experienced professionals join our Executive MBA program, they come with a clear understanding of their industries; but they leave with something far more valuable: the ability to see beyond them. Our participants do not just study management in the classroom on Saturday & Sunday, they apply it to live business challenges on Monday. Whether you are an entrepreneur building your venture or a senior leader driving transformation in an established organization, you will find yourself surrounded by peers whose diverse expertise enriches your own thinking. And the relationships you forge here with batchmates, with our distinguished faculty, with alumni who have walked this path become a professional network that compounds in value long after you graduate. This is not education for its own sake. It is learning that matters, applied when it matters most.
Elective course: Digital Marketing; Pricing Strategies
I have been teaching courses for the PGPBM programme for about the last ten years. What makes this program truly distinctive is the remarkable diversity of participants it attracts. The peer learning in this program is exceptional; when a manufacturing manager shares insights alongside an IT consultant, an HR manager, and a marketing professional, the richness of perspectives elevates everyone's learning. However, I must emphasize that this program demands serious commitment. Participants who choose this program come here for the learning. Typically, I have seen that those who thrive here are those who can balance the rigor of academic study with their professional responsibilities and genuinely invest themselves in the learning journey.
Elective course: Negotiation Essentials for Managerial Effectiveness
PGPBM is where executive experience meets IIM rigour. The design of the programme respects the pace of executive life while insisting on academic excellence. The programme’s in-person weekend format keeps discussions lively and grounded in practice. The real-time dialogue with peers and faculty, turns classroom insights into measurable business outcomes, which is exactly what ambitious professionals seek from a premier MBA programme. All these aspects together make PGPBM a rare combination of flexibility and substance.
Elective course: Decision Analytics for Manager; Simulation Analytics.
Each PGPBM cohort brings together professionals who are already leaders in their respective domains. They are individuals with deep industry experience, managerial insight and a strong commitment to continuous learning. The diversity of their backgrounds and perspectives transforms every session into a rich exchange of ideas, where learning happens not only from the academic curriculum but also through meaningful peer collaboration. In this environment, concepts are not studied in isolation. They are connected to real organizational challenges, decision making and long term value creation. It is inspiring to witness their evolution from experienced managers to leaders prepared to shape the future.
Elective course: Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring
I find teaching this cohort particularly rewarding, often more so than the regular programme, because their enthusiasm, high level of engagement in discussions, and the workplace insights they bring substantially enrich the collective learning experience. Participants appreciate and demonstrate a keen interest in theoretical rigour because they recognise its potential to replace episodic problem-solving (firefighting) with more methodical, systematic approaches; they see in theory a better way to frame problems without continually reinventing the wheel.
Elective course: Digital Transformation
Teaching in the PGPBM programme is deeply rewarding because each session becomes a space for genuine intellectual exchange. Our working executives bring rich professional experiences that elevate classroom discussions and infuse concepts with real-world relevance. The learning is truly bi-directional, as faculty not only share frameworks and perspectives but also gain fresh insights from the diverse challenges students navigate in their organisations. Engaging with PGPBM participants continually renews my own enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
Elective course: Strategic Renewal
PGPBM classroom provides an ideal environment to deepen the understanding of economic theory, where you can critically engage with concepts, evaluate them through discussion, and enrich the perspective by drawing on the industry experience and expertise of the participants.
Elective Course: Managerial Economics
Chairperson - PGPBM Programme
PGPBM is an in-class, face-to-face programme conducted at the IIM Tiruchirappalli Chennai campus. Participants get to learn directly from IIM Tiruchirappalli faculty and peers in a classroom setting resulting in an highly engaging, immersive and lasting learning experience.
Successful students will receive a “Masters in Business Administration (MBA)” degree.
PGPBM enables working professionals to earn an IIM MBA without pausing their careers. It matches the academic coverage and rigour of the full-time MBA while offering an executive-oriented learning approach and supportive policies designed around professional realities.
Yes, write to admissions_pgpbm@iimtrichy.ac.in and we will connect you with our alumni and students.
