Compare Executive MBA/PGDM and B.E: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
Executive MBA/PGDM graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 37.3 L vs ₹ 21.1 L for B.E).
B.E is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 13.0 L vs ₹ 24.9 L for Executive MBA/PGDM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 13.0 L.
One year of average salary for B.E covers about 1.6× its average fees, compared with 1.5× for Executive MBA/PGDM.
Executive MBA/PGDM admits via CAT, XAT and 7 more; B.E admits via JEE Main, MHT CET and 7 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
B.E leads on lower average fees (₹ 13.0 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (1.6×). Executive MBA/PGDM has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 37.3 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Private
BITS Pilani
Fees: ₹ 23.2 L - ₹ 23.8 L
Salary: ₹ 16.1 L - ₹ 18.0 L
Courses: 10
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 14.8 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 24
University
Aligarh Muslim University
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 6.0 L
Courses: 3
Private
BITS Goa
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 17.6 L
Courses: 4
College
College of Engineering Guindy
Fees: ₹ 3.4 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 7
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.4 L
Average Fees
₹ 21.0 K - ₹ 49.5 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 21.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 50.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 6.0 K - ₹ 26.0 L
Top Recruiters
For Executive MBA/PGDM, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, ATMA, GATE, SNAP, AIMA MAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For B.E, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: JEE Main, MHT CET, KCET, CUCET, MAH MBA CET, COMEDK UGET, TNEA, KMAT Karnataka, uGNET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
Executive MBA/PGDM shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹37,29,000) than B.E (₹21,13,989).
B.E has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹6,000 – ₹26,00,000) than Executive MBA/PGDM (₹21,000 – ₹49,50,040).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for Executive MBA/PGDM and 4 years for B.E.
