Institutes like IIMs, ISB and other well-known private universities now accept the GRE as a standard test for their management programs. This trend is making it possible to open doors for a diverse range of candidates. The below-mentioned list indicates major MBA colleges in India that consider GRE scores as well as major information concerning eligibility and requirements.

List of the Top Colleges Indian MBA Colleges Accepting GRE Scores 

Most of the MBA schools in India use GRE scores for admission of fresh graduates as well as working professionals into their management programs. Applicants with more than 5 years of work experience tend to have more choices when applying to premier management institutes. The following are some of the top Indian B-schools that accept GRE scores for their executive and full-time MBA degrees:

1. ISB Hyderabad & Mohali (PGP Program)

The Indian School of Business (ISB) considers GRE scores for entry into its flagship one-year Post Graduate Program (PGP). The program is well-ranked in India and internationally and is appearing in elite rankings such as the Financial Times Rankings and the QS Global EMBA Rankings. To apply, candidates must have at least two years of full-time work experience.

Note: ISB accepts only GRE scores from tests that were taken at an exam centre (home-based test scores are not accepted).

2. IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX)

The PGPX is a one-year full-time residential MBA program for experienced professionals with a minimum of 4 years of full-time work experience. Provided by IIM Ahmedabad it is consistently ranked among the top programs in the world particularly for career development, as seen in the Financial Times rankings.

3. IIM Bangalore (ePGP)

IIM Bangalore provides a one-year full-time Executive PGP (ePGP) for individuals with 5-12 years of work experience. International immersion and alumni mentoring are part of the course. The institute accepts GRE scores from tests taken at authorised centres only.

4. IIM Lucknow (IPMX)

Professionals with at least five years of experience are eligible to enrol in the International Program in Management for Executives (IPMX) an executive MBA program. It is hosted at IIM Lucknow's Noida campus and is AACSB and AMBA-accredited and encourages industry interaction.

5. IIM Indore (EPGP)

IIM Indore's one-year Executive PGP is for professionals with 5+ years of experience and features a five-week international immersion in a globally ranked B-school. As an example the 2023 batch went to SDA Bocconi in Italy. GRE is taken into account for admissions to the EPGP program which is AMBA-accredited.

6. IIM Kozhikode (PGP-BL)

Professionals with at least three years of experience can enrol in the one-year, full-time residential Post Graduate Program in Business Leadership (PGP-BL). The course includes a global immersion and a capstone project.

Note: Only GRE/GMAT scores from test centres are accepted.

7. XLRI Jamshedpur (PGDGM)

Its PGDM-GM program is of 15 months for working executives who have at least 5 years of work experience. It consists of core and electives and is AICTE and AMBA accredited. This program accepts the marks of the GRE test.

8. IIM Raipur (FPM)

IIM Raipur considers GRE scores for its Fellow Program in Management (FPM) which is a PhD equivalent. Specialisations are Economics, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, HR, IT & Systems and others.

9. IIM Udaipur (Executive MBA & PhD)

IIM Udaipur has an Executive MBA (EMBA) and Fellowship (PhD/FPM) for working professionals. EMBA has a minimum of 3 years of work experience requirement and accepts GRE scores. The programs also provide admission through the GMAT and the IIMU Test scores. PhD programs are available in marketing, accounting, and finance.

10. IIM Visakhapatnam (EMBA)

IIM Visakhapatnam provides a weekend EMBA for 2 years with blended learning which suits working professionals who are unable to pursue full-time classes. Applicants need to have a minimum of 3 years of work experience and can apply with their GRE, GMAT, CAT or EMAT scores.

These institutions provide great learning for professionals wishing to reskill, become globally exposed and move into leadership positions all the while accepting GRE scores as part of their selection process.

11. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai (GMP)

SPJIMR Mumbai provides admission to its Global Management program (GMP) based on GRE scores in addition to GMAT, CAT, NMAT and XAT. The program accepts fresh graduates as well as experienced professionals. It has two cycles of execution every year one beginning in January and the other in June providing flexibility to candidates based on their timelines.

12. BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai (MBA)

BITSOM's two-year full-time residential MBA program is open to applicants with a valid GRE score. BITSOM also takes CAT and GMAT scores. The program is suitable for both freshers and working professionals with approximately 10–12% of students joining immediately after graduation. Students who graduate from BITS Pilani, a prestigious institution, are given an MBA degree.

13. IIM Amritsar (Executive MBA)

IIM Amritsar considers GRE scores in its admission process for its executive program. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with a good academic record and at least three years of work experience on a full-time basis as on May 31, 2025 in a managerial, entrepreneurial or professional position. IIM Amritsar also considers CAT, GMAT, GATE and its own entrance exam IAAT for admission to executive MBA program.

14. IIM Calcutta 

IIM Calcutta also accepts GRE scores to gain entry into its full-time Doctoral (PhD) Program in several specialisations. Students with a strong academic record and with a valid GRE score (test center-based and not more than two years old as of the deadline date) can apply for fields like Finance, Marketing, Operations, MIS, Public Policy and others. Applicants should also fulfill the educational qualification requirements that are a first-class postgraduate degree or professional qualifications such as CA/CS/CMA with the specified marks. 

Note: IIM Sirmaur accepts GRE scores for admission of the foreign nationals into its MBA program.