IIM Indore opens Batch 4 of AI and cyber security executive programme, starts December 19
By TUF News Desk · Published 29 October 2026 · 3 min read
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The Indian Institute of Management Indore has opened admissions for Batch 4 of its Executive Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security for Organisations. The 10-month programme, run with Jaro Education, starts on December 19, 2026.
The programme is aimed at working professionals rather than fresh graduates. IIM Indore lists non-technical professionals, engineers, IT project managers, functional managers and early-career IT professionals among its intended audience. Applicants do not need a purely technical background to apply.
What the programme covers
The curriculum covers digital transformation, responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity threats, organisational risk and secure business decision-making. The idea, as the institute presents it, is to help participants judge AI as a business decision, including where it creates risk and how those decisions should be taken.
That framing matches the market the programme points to. Research firm Precedence Research valued the global AI in cybersecurity market at USD 29.64 billion in 2025 and projects it to reach about USD 167.77 billion by 2035. Whether that growth arrives on schedule is another matter, but employers are already hiring for people who can sit between technology teams and business leadership, and that gap is what this programme targets.
A three-day campus immersion, spread over 12 sessions, is part of the programme. Participants who meet the evaluation and attendance requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Indore.
Who can apply, and what it costs
Eligibility is straightforward. Applicants need a diploma (10+2+3), a graduation or a postgraduation degree from a university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, with at least 50% marks in that qualification. They also need at least two years of work experience.
The programme fee is Rs 2,00,000 plus GST, and the application fee is Rs 2,500. At that price, it is worth checking the fine print before paying: instalment options, refund terms and exactly what the campus immersion includes. Our admission documents checklist covers the scans and certificates most application forms ask for, so the paperwork does not hold up the form itself. For the fee itself, our guide to scholarships for Indian university students sets out the kinds of financial support worth asking about before committing to a paid programme.
Applications are open through the official programme page, which lists the batch as closing soon. No fixed application deadline has been announced, so anyone interested should confirm the last date on the programme page rather than assuming the window stays open until December.
Frequently asked questions
When does IIM Indore’s AI and cyber security executive programme start?
Batch 4 commences on December 19, 2026. The programme runs for 10 months and includes a three-day campus immersion.
Who can apply for the IIM Indore executive programme in AI and cyber security?
Applicants need a diploma (10+2+3), graduation or postgraduation from a university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, with at least 50% marks and two years of work experience.
What is the fee for the IIM Indore AI and cyber security executive programme?
The programme fee is Rs 2,00,000 plus GST, with a Rs 2,500 application fee. Participants who meet the evaluation and attendance requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Indore.
Do applicants need a technical background for this programme?
No. The programme is designed for non-technical professionals as well as engineers, IT project managers and functional managers, and does not require a purely technical background.
Frequently asked questions
When does IIM Indore's AI and cyber security executive programme start?
Batch 4 commences on December 19, 2026. The programme runs for 10 months and includes a three-day campus immersion.
Who can apply for the IIM Indore executive programme in AI and cyber security?
Applicants need a diploma (10+2+3), graduation or postgraduation from a university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, with at least 50% marks and two years of work experience.
What is the fee for the IIM Indore AI and cyber security executive programme?
The programme fee is Rs 2,00,000 plus GST, with a Rs 2,500 application fee. Participants who meet the evaluation and attendance requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Indore.
Do applicants need a technical background for this programme?
No. The programme is designed for non-technical professionals as well as engineers, IT project managers and functional managers, and does not require a purely technical background.
Sources: The Telegraph, India Education Diary, Jaro Education