Yes, PGPX (Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives) at IIM Ahmedabad is MBA-equivalent and is now formally positioned as the institute’s MBA for executives. Since the IIM Act 2017, IIM Ahmedabad has been authorised to award MBA degrees, and PGPX graduates receive an MBA. The program is AIU-recognised, accepted for PhD admissions globally, and treated identically to a traditional MBA by employers in India and internationally. PGPX is ranked #31 globally in FT Global MBA 2025. The program is a one-year full-time residential MBA for candidates with 4+ years of full-time work experience (average around 7.5 years), accepting GMAT or GRE scores. Class size is around 158 students with an average GMAT of 697 on Classic. 2025 placement data: average package ₹37.25 LPA, median ₹34.41 LPA, highest domestic offer ₹76.50 LPA. Full PGPX guide and admission strategy at https://www.goalisb.com/post/iima-pgpx-admission-2026-27-guide.