★Postgraduate

PGDM decoded

A two-year postgraduate diploma in management from an AICTE-approved autonomous institute. Institutes set their own curriculum, so it can change faster with industry needs.

Students studying PGDM

Duration

2 years

Eligibility

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Entrance exams

CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT at some institutes

First-year fee range

₹1.75 L to ₹23.24 L (8 colleges)

What you study

  • Core management subjects
  • Industry projects and a summer internship
  • Specialisations such as marketing, finance or analytics

Suits you if

  • You want an industry-focused programme
  • You have CAT / XAT / MAT scores
  • You’re choosing an established institute

Career map

  • → Marketing, sales and brand roles
  • → Finance and banking
  • → Consulting and analytics
  • → HR and operations

Am I eligible for PGDM?

AICTE minimum for MBA / PGDM.

Specialisations

MarketingFinanceHRBusiness AnalyticsBanking & Insurance
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Colleges offering PGDM (8)

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GN Group logo
DCA partner

GN Group of Institutes

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

PGDM fee
₹1.75L/yr
2025-26, official
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

Jaipuria Noida logo

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

PGDM fee
₹8.3L/yr
2027-28, official
Median package
₹9.25 LPA
Batch 2024-25

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

I.T.S Mohan Nagar logo

I.T.S Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

PGDM fee
₹3.45L/yr
2026-27, official
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

FORE logo

FORE School of Management

Delhi, Delhi

PGDM fee
₹23.24L/yr
2026-27, official
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

FAQs

Is a PGDM valid for government jobs?

A PGDM from an AICTE-approved institute is recognised; AIU equivalence to an MBA matters for some roles and further study. Check the institute’s AICTE approval and AIU status on its profile.

Not sure PGDM is right for you?

A counsellor can match the course to your marks, budget and goals.

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