IIM Amritsar EMBA Admissions 2026: IIM Amritsar opens admissions for two-year EMBA 2026-28
IIM Amritsar opened admissions for the two-year Executive MBA programme for the 2026–28 cohort. The programme is aimed at working professionals and was announced in an official statement dated April 23, 2026 .
IIM Amritsar EMBA Admissions 2026: Eligibility and entry tests
The EMBA targets mid-career managers to senior leaders and entrepreneurs with three to over fifteen years of work experience. Eligible industries named include IT, consulting, banking and financial services, energy, manufacturing and the public sector.
Admissions will be through the IIM Amritsar Admission Test ( IAAT ), or on the basis of CAT, GRE or GMAT scores, as per the institute.
IIM Amritsar EMBA Admissions 2026: Programme structure and Denmark immersion
The programme runs for two years and is delivered in a blended format. Learning combines live virtual instruction with on-campus modules at the Amritsar campus.
Students will take part in three on-campus immersive modules in Amritsar and an international executive bootcamp — a three-day immersion in Denmark developed with the Danish Cultural Association, Copenhagen. The immersion focuses on sustainability, innovation and governance in Scandinavian business contexts.
The curriculum is spread across six terms and includes 750 hours of engagement through live virtual and in-person learning. Core areas move from foundational topics in people, markets and analytics to advanced themes like strategy, transformation and leadership. Participants can choose electives across domains such as Marketing and Communications; Finance, Accounting and Control; Organisational Behaviour and HR; Quantitative Methods and Operations; Strategic Management and Economics; and IT and Computational Systems.
Key facts table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme | Two-year Executive MBA (EMBA) — cohort 2026-28 |
| Total engagement | 750 hours |
| Terms | 6 terms |
| On-campus modules | 3 immersive modules in Amritsar |
| International immersion | 3-day Denmark executive bootcamp (with Danish Cultural Association, Copenhagen) |
| Eligibility | Working professionals with 3 to 15+ years experience |
| Entry tests accepted | IAAT, CAT, GRE, GMAT |
| Delivery mode | Blended: live virtual + on-campus |
The institute described the Denmark immersion as a chance to experience sustainability-led business models and innovation ecosystems first-hand.
The official announcement did not list application start and end dates, fee structure, scholarship details, IAAT exam date or placement information. Check the institute's official communications for those updates.
FAQs
How long is the EMBA programme?
Two years.
What tests are accepted for admission?
IAAT, CAT, GRE or GMAT.
Is there an international immersion?
Yes — a three-day Denmark immersion developed with the Danish Cultural Association, Copenhagen.
How is learning delivered?
Blended format: live virtual sessions plus on-campus modules in Amritsar.
How many contact hours does the programme include?
750 hours of engagement through live and in-person learning.
How many terms does the programme have?
Six terms.
Who is the programme for?
Mid-career managers to senior leaders and entrepreneurs with three to over fifteen years of experience.