Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
An AICTE-approved two-year management diploma offered by autonomous institutes. Treated on par with an MBA for jobs when the institute holds AIU equivalence.
Key facts
- Level
- PG Diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Modes allowed
- Regular
- Discipline
- Management & Business
- Eligibility
- Graduation with 50% and a management entrance score (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT)
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Where you can study PGDM
Specialisations
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Business Analytics
What you can do after PGDM
- Management Trainee
- Sales Manager
- Analyst
Questions students ask
Can I do PGDM online or through distance learning?
No. Under current UGC rules PGDM is not permitted in online or distance mode, so a valid PGDM has to be a regular, on-campus programme. Be careful of anyone offering it online.
What is the eligibility for PGDM?
Graduation with 50% and a management entrance score (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT). Individual universities may set higher cut-offs or an entrance test.
How long is PGDM?
PGDM takes 2 years.
Do you charge for counselling?
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