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Event Manager

Event Managers coordinate all aspects of events — planning, vendors, budgets and execution — for corporate, entertainment and social functions across India. The role blends operations, client management and creative production and can be entered via UG degrees, design routes or an MBA in management.

Salary range
₹3.5–25 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Field/Office/Hybrid
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Help organise larger school events (annual day, sports meet) and take responsibility for logistics
  • Learn basic budgeting and vendor negotiation with mock exercises
  • Build a portfolio with photos and short reports of events you helped run

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Event Manager

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

UG Event Management
Arts

Many private institutes offer dedicated event-management degrees; check industry links and internship opportunities.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    BBA / B.Sc in Event Management or Hospitality Management (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Christ University Bangalore · National Institute of Event Management · Symbiosis International University
  5. Career
    Event Manager
MBA / Postgraduate Route
Any Stream

MBA route is common for senior/strategic roles; work experience before admission improves placement and responsibility.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CAT
  3. Degree
    MBA (2 years) — specialization in Marketing / Event Management
  4. Colleges
    IIM Bangalore · IIM Ahmedabad · Sp Jain Institute of Management and Research
  5. Career
    Event Manager
Design & Production Route
Arts

Design skills (set design, lighting, props) are valuable for large-scale events and production management.

  1. Now
    Arts Stream
  2. Exams
    NIFT Entrance or NID DAT or UCEED
  3. Degree
    B.Des / B.F.Tech (3–4 years) in Production Design, Stage Design, Fashion & Textile
  4. Colleges
    National Institute of Design · National Institute of Fashion Technology · Sir J J Institute of Applied Art
  5. Career
    Event Manager

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
NIFT Entrance
NIFT
Class 12 (any stream)MediumFeb
UCEED
IIT Bombay
Class 12 (any stream)HardJan
CAT
IIMs
Bachelor's degree 50%+Very HardNov
NID DAT
National Institute of Design
Class 12 (any stream)HardJan (Prelims) + Apr (Mains)

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Christ University Bangalore
National Institute of Event Management
Symbiosis International University
IIM Bangalore
IIM Ahmedabad
Sp Jain Institute of Management and Research
National Institute of Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Sir J J Institute of Applied Art
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.