IIM Calcutta · NIRF Rank #5 · Management
PGPEX-VLM
The 12-month manufacturing leadership sprint at IIM Calcutta, built with IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras
Cohort Size
Small batch = deep peer bonds and direct faculty access
Key numbers
Total Fees
₹24 Lakh
Average CTC (2025)
₹28 LPA
Program Duration
12 Months
NIRF Management Rank
#5
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Engineering/Technology degree
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
Built for the Factory Floor
This is not a general MBA. Every module—from Lean Six Sigma to Industry 4.0—is tuned for industrial leadership. If you are chasing consulting or fintech exits, this probably is not your move. But if you want to run plants and global supply chains, you are in the right lane.
The verdict
Strong fit
For engineers with 5+ years in manufacturing who want to fast-track into plant leadership, operations strategy, or supply chain heads, PGPEX-VLM is elite. The 12-month format saves time, the IIM Calcutta + IIT Kanpur + IIT Madras combo is unmatched, and 100% placement into core manufacturing giants seals it. Skip if you want consulting, tech PM, or startup paths—this program is surgically focused on industrial leadership.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Manufacturing & operations leadership
- ✓ 12-month executive format
- ✓ IIM brand with IIT engineering cred
- ✓ Core sector job security
Doesn't match
- ✗ Consulting or strategy pivot
- ✗ Finance or IB tracks
- ✗ Tech/PM roles
- ✗ Entrepreneurship