PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management): eligibility, duration, admission and careers
Management programme run by autonomous institutes, with a curriculum similar to an MBA and an industry internship.
Course at a glance
- Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility: A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, usually with at least 50% marks.
- Admission: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT or GMAT, followed by group discussion and interview.
Recognition to check
The institute must be approved by AICTE to offer PGDM. Rules, entrance tests and minimum marks change from year to year, so always confirm them in the official admission notice of the university or council.
Career options
- Management roles in finance, marketing, HR and operations
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
Fees
Fees depend on the college, state and seat type. Compare the full-course fee from each college's official fee notice, and see the colleges in our directory with checked fees.
How we help
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