SIBM Bengaluru MBA Executive Overview
The SIBM Bengaluru MBA Executive is a two-year programme designed for working executives. The official page requires graduation with at least 50% marks and a minimum of one year of full-time work experience after graduation.
The programme is designed to strengthen general management capability through lectures, case studies, action learning and coaching. The current official page lists an intake of 30 students.
SIBM Bengaluru MBA Executive Eligibility
Candidates must be graduates of a recognised university/institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade; the official page specifies 45% for SC/ST candidates. In addition, applicants need at least one year of full-time work experience after graduation in a registered firm, company, industry, educational, government or autonomous organisation.
This work-experience requirement makes the Executive MBA materially different from the flagship MBA and Business Analytics programmes.
MBA Executive Admission Schedule
| Stage | Published 2026 date/status |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | March 9, 2026 |
| Registration closes | July 1, 2026 |
| Personal Interaction | Ongoing as per candidate availability |
| Merit list | After each PI round |
| Programme commencement | June 6, 2026 |
These are the dates published on the current official Executive MBA page for the 2026-28 cycle. A future cycle should not be represented as open until the institute publishes its new schedule.
How SIBM Bengaluru MBA Executive Selection Works
Selection is based on the candidate's performance in the Personal Interaction process conducted by SIBM Bengaluru. The official page states that the PI lasts approximately 12-15 minutes.
Is SNAP required for MBA Executive?
No SNAP requirement is stated on the official Executive MBA page. The programme uses its own application and Personal Interaction route.
SIBM Bengaluru MBA Executive Fees
| Component | 2026-28 official amount |
|---|---|
| Academic fee | ₹3,00,000 per annum |
| Institute deposit | ₹10,000 refundable |
| 1st year instalments | ₹1,60,000 at admission + ₹1,50,000 by November 25, 2026 |
| 2nd year instalments | ₹1,50,000 by June 25, 2027 + ₹1,50,000 by November 25, 2027 |
The published instalment schedule implies ₹6 lakh of academic-fee payments across the two years, plus the stated refundable institute deposit. Applicants should verify the latest fee notice before payment.
What the Executive MBA Offers
The official programme describes a pedagogy based on contemporary course content, technology-enabled learning, LMS access, Harvard cases and simulations, CMIE Prowess, Bloomberg Terminal and a well-equipped library.
The programme outcomes include analytical capability, financial decision-making, technology-enabled problem solving, ethical behaviour and general management capability.
SIBM Bengaluru MBA Executive FAQs
Who is the SIBM Bengaluru Executive MBA for?
It is designed for working executives and requires at least one year of full-time work experience after graduation.
What is the Executive MBA intake?
The official page lists 30 students.
Is there an official CAT or SNAP cutoff?
The Executive MBA page does not state a CAT/SNAP cutoff because selection is based on Personal Interaction.
What is the two-year fee?
The published academic fee is ₹3 lakh per annum for 2026-28, plus a ₹10,000 refundable institute deposit.