Here’s a detailed breakdown of India’s premier institutions offering this specialization, including their specific eligibility criteria and admission pathways:

1. Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

a) IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX – Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives)

• Program Focus: Leadership for experienced professionals, strong electives in tech strategy & innovation.
• Eligibility:

The MBA-PGPX is meant for experienced professionals with a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of experience.

Following are the basic criteria for the PGPX Application:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline. (Minimum 15 years of study as per the education system in India i.e. 10 + 2 + 3 or 4 as the case may be.)
   
• Minimum Age of 25 years as on March 31, 2026 (i.e. must be born on or before March 31, 2001.) There is no upper age limit.
   
• A valid GMAT /GRE score
  (GMAT /GRE scores taken within the last 5 years. The earliest acceptable GMAT/GRE test date for the two rounds are – Round 1: September 08, 2020, and Round 2: November 24, 2020 )
  • The new GMAT Focus Edition exam scores will also be acceptable.
  • Online GMAT/GRE (Take home) exam scores are not valid, only test centre-based GMAT/GRE scores are valid.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time work experience after completion of graduation as on March 31, 2026.
   

 For 2026-27 batch admission, candidates can apply only once across the two rounds

• Admission Process:

• 1. Online Application: Submit detailed form with academic history, work experience, GMAT/GRE score, essays (SOP), and recommendations.
  2. Shortlisting: Based on GMAT/GRE score, quality of work experience, academic diversity, and application essays.
  3. Personal Interview (PI): Conducted in multiple cities/online. Focuses on leadership potential, professional achievements, clarity of goals, and understanding of tech-business interface.
  4. Final Offer: Based on composite score (GMAT/GRE, Work Ex, Academics, PI Performance).

b) IIM Bangalore (PGP & EPGP)

• Program Focus: Deep industry ties in India’s tech hub. Specializations in “Technology & Operations” and “Digital Transformation”.
• Eligibility (PGP – 2 Year):

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA.
• A Common Admission Test (CAT) score that is valid on the date of application submission.  

• Eligibility (EPGP – 1 Year Executive):

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories should have a minimum of 45% or equivalent CGPA.
• Minimum 5 years (and preferably less than 12 years) of work experience as on March 31, 2025, after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree. 
• A valid GMAT or GRE score – the GMAT or GRE Score should be valid as on the date of application submission in each round.  

• Admission Process (PGP):
  1. CAT 2024 Registration & Exam: Apply via CAT website.
  2. IIMB Application: Submit separate form after CAT results, selecting specialization interests.
  3. Shortlisting for PI: Based on CAT percentile, academic profile, diversity, work experience (if any). CAT cutoffs vary yearly (typically 90+ percentile for general category).
  4. Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI): Conducted together. WAT tests analytical writing; PI assesses suitability, goals, and tech awareness.
  5. Final Offer: Composite weightage: CAT Score (40%), WAT/PI (45%), Academics (10%), Work Ex (5%).
• Admission Process (EPGP):
  1. Online Application: Submit with GMAT/GRE, detailed work history, essays, recommendations.
  2. Shortlisting: Based on GMAT/GRE, quality of work experience, leadership potential.
  3. Personal Interview (PI): Rigorous interview focusing on career progression, leadership challenges, strategic thinking, and tech industry understanding.
  4. Final Offer: Based on GMAT/GRE, Work Ex Quality, PI Performance, and Diversity.

c) IIM Calcutta (PGP & PGPEX)

• Program Focus: Strong foundation in analytics, systems, and operations management.
• Eligibility (PGP – 2 Year):
  1. Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
  2. CAT 2024 Score.
  3. Work Experience: Not mandatory, but valued.
• Eligibility (PGPEX – 1 Year Executive):
  1. Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline).
  2. Mandatory Work Experience: 5+ years (as of March 31, 2025).
  3. GMAT/GRE Score (Valid for 5 years). Competitive GMAT: 700+.
  4. Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Admission Process (PGP):
  1. CAT 2024 Exam.
  2. IIMC Application: Submit after CAT results.
  3. Shortlisting for PI: Based on CAT percentile (typically 90+ for general), academics, diversity, work ex.
  4. Personal Interview (PI): Focuses on academic background, work experience (if any), general awareness, and aptitude for management.
  5. Final Offer: Weightage: CAT Score (40%), PI (40%), Academics (10%), Work Ex (10%).
• Admission Process (PGPEX):
  1. Online Application: With GMAT/GRE, work details, essays, recommendations.
  2. Shortlisting: Based on GMAT/GRE, work ex quality, leadership profile.
  3. Personal Interview (PI): In-depth interview assessing professional journey, leadership style, problem-solving, and fit for the program.
  4. Final Offer: Based on GMAT/GRE, Work Ex, PI, Diversity.

 d) IIM Indore (EPGP – Executive Post Graduate Programme)

• Program Focus: Comprehensive program with emphasis on managing technology businesses and innovation.
• Eligibility:
  1. Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks.
  2. Mandatory Work Experience: 5+ years (as of March 31, 2025).
  3. GMAT/GRE Score (Valid for 5 years). Competitive GMAT: 650+.
  4. Valid passport (for international immersion component).
• Admission Process:
  1. Online Application: Submit with GMAT/GRE, work history, essays, recommendations.
  2. Shortlisting: Based on GMAT/GRE score, quality and relevance of work experience.
  3. Personal Interview (PI): Conducted online/offline. Focuses on career goals, leadership potential, understanding of tech trends, and fit.
  4. Final Offer: Based on GMAT/GRE, Work Ex, PI Performance.