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What is the average age at PGPX?

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I want to know if I fit the typical PGPX profile — what’s the average age of
students in the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX cohort?


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The average age of IIM Ahmedabad’s PGPX (one-year executive MBA) class is approximately 32 years. This corresponds to the program’s average work experience of 7.5 years (7.82 for men, slightly lower for women) and minimum eligibility requirement of 4 years of post-graduation experience with no upper age limit. Most admitted candidates fall in the 27–36 age band, younger admits with exceptional career progression at 27–28, and senior candidates in their late 30s or early 40s who prefer the structured MBA format over PGPMAX-style senior executive programs. This age profile is typical of global one-year executive MBAs (INSEAD averages 29, IMD averages 31, IIM Bangalore EPGP averages 32). Comparable Indian programs: ISB PGP averages around 28 (younger due to 2-year minimum experience), ISB PGPpro averages 32–34, ISB PGPMAX averages 38+. Full PGPX class profile and admission strategy at https://www.goalisb.com/post/iima-pgpx-admission-2026-27-guide.


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