IIM Ahmedabad’s Executive MBA (PGPX) is among the strongest one-year MBA options in India for mid-career professionals. The 2025 placement report showed an average package of ₹37.25 LPA, median ₹34.41 LPA, and highest domestic offer ₹76.50 LPA — consistently among the best outcomes for executive MBAs globally. The program ranked #31 in the FT Global MBA 2025 list (up from #41 in 2024). Cohort strength is real: average work experience of 7.5 years, average GMAT around 697 on Classic, with 74% male / 26% female composition in recent batches. The curriculum is rigorous, faculty is among India’s best, and the IIMA brand carries significant weight with recruiters. Program cost is approximately ₹35–37 lakh for 2026–27. ROI is excellent: typical payback on tuition is 1–1.5 years. Worth it for candidates with 4–10 years of experience targeting senior-role pivots, strategy or consulting entries, or industry transitions. Detailed PGPX analysis at https://www.goalisb.com/post/executive-mba-from-iim-ahmedabad.