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Compare IIM & XLRI Programs

All 16 programs compared — fees, duration, experience required and who each program suits best.

InstitutionProgramDurationFee (approx)ExperienceFormatApply
#1 IIM AhmedabadAccelerated GMP1 yr₹8L10+ yrsBlendedEnquire
#1 IIM AhmedabadIT Management: Future CIO/CTO4 mo₹4L10+ yrs ITOnlineEnquire
#6 IIM MumbaiCorporate & Strategic Finance6 mo~₹2–3L3+ yrsOnlineEnquire
#7 IIM IndoreVUCA Leadership1 yr~₹3–4L5+ yrsOnlineEnquire
#7 IIM IndoreChief Product Officer (CPOP)1 yr~₹4–5L8+ yrsOnlineEnquire
#7 IIM IndoreDesign Thinking & Innovation6 mo~₹2–2.5L3+ yrsOnlineEnquire
#10 IIM KozhikodeNew Age Management (Exec MBA)1 yr~₹5–6L10+ yrsOnline+campusEnquire
#10 IIM KozhikodeStrategic Management Cert.1 yr₹1.95LAny expOnlineEnquire
#10 IIM KozhikodeInvestment Banking Cert.6 mo₹2.4LFinanceOnlineEnquire
#10 XLRI JamshedpurCXO Transformational Leadership8 mo~₹3–4L10+ yrsOnline (live)Enquire
#10 XLRI JamshedpurDigital HR Transformation8 mo~₹2.5–3.5L5+ yrs HROnline (live)Enquire
#18 IIM TrichySenior Management Programme1 yr₹3.6L10+ yrsOnline+campusEnquire
#18 IIM Trichye-GMP Executive General Mgmt1 yr~₹3–4LMid-levelOnline+campusEnquire
New IIM NagpurBlended MBA (full degree)2 yrs~₹12–15L3+ yrsBlendedEnquire
New IIM NagpurPG Cert. General Management1 yr₹3.25L3+ yrsOnline+campusEnquire
New IIM VisakhapatnamExec PG Cert. General Mgmt1 yr~₹2.5–3.5L3+ yrsOnline+campusEnquire
Who should choose what

Program recommendations by profile

Senior general manager / business head
Accelerated General Management Programme
IIM Ahmedabad
NIRF #1 credential. Covers strategy, finance, operations and leadership from India's most prestigious management institution.
CIO / CTO / Senior IT leader
IT Management: Future CIO/CTO
IIM Ahmedabad
Only IIM program specifically for technology leaders moving to C-suite. Covers business strategy through a technology lens.
CEO / COO / C-suite leader
Transformational Leadership for CXOs
XLRI Jamshedpur
XLRI's ethical leadership foundation + transformational leadership framework. Strong for leaders managing large teams and organisations.
Product manager / VP Product
Chief Product Officer Programme (CPOP)
IIM Indore
India's most recognised product management credential from a top-10 IIM. Designed specifically for senior product professionals targeting CPO roles.
CHRO / HR Director / Senior HR
Digital HR Transformation & Analytics
XLRI Jamshedpur
XLRI's legendary HR reputation + emerging digital and analytics curriculum. The most relevant HR credential for 2026.
Finance professional / CFO aspirant
Executive Certificate in Corporate & Strategic Finance
IIM Mumbai
IIM Mumbai (NITIE) + finance = strong BFSI credibility. Located in India's financial capital. Direct access to Mumbai's corporate network.
Investment banker / capital markets
Professional Certificate in Investment Banking
IIM Kozhikode
Specialised IB curriculum from a top-10 IIM. Covers valuation, M&A, DCF, capital markets. Strong for BFSI professionals.
Mid-senior looking for IIM MBA degree
Blended MBA for Working Professionals
IIM Nagpur
The only program in this list that grants a full MBA degree (not just certificate) from an IIM — without leaving your job.

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