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PGDM stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Management and is a two years full time diploma programme in the field of management education. It is at par with MBA and has been approved by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The program covers important management specialties that include marketing, finance, human resources, operations and strategy. The curriculum is designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge for students to become effective leaders in different fields. In turn, PGDM equips the students with the best analytical and solving skills through case studies, projects and internships.
The entrance tests recognised for admission to PGDM are CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA and GMAT. The most famous of all the exams is the CAT exam, which is conducted by the IIMs. There are other exams as well, some of them are XAT conducted by XLRI, CMAT conducted by AICTE and MAT conducted by AIMA. Performance in graduation, extra-curricular activities, work experience and performance in personal interview also plays an important role in getting admission in some of the reputed PGDM institutes like IIMs, MDI Gurgaon, XLRI etc. Generally, all entrance exams are held from November to February of the year preceding the academic session.
| Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Management (General) |
|---|---|
| Duration | Typically 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate (may vary by college) |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, Calcutta, Shillong, Rohtak, Ranchi, Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) Pune |
| Entrance Exam | Common Admission Test (CAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) |
1. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized University with not less than Fifty percent marks or equivalent CGPA.
2. Original score cards of management entrance tests such as CAT/MAT/XAT or other state level entrance tests.
3. Although this experience is not mandatory, some institutes may prefer applicants with work experience.
4. No age limit.
5. Proficiency in English language is necessary because all classes are in English.
6. Further, the applicants are also subjected to the institute level selection criteria such as GD/PI, etc.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Marketing Management | Marketing strategy, consumer behavior, market research, product management, brand management, advertising, sales management |
| Financial Management | Financial accounting, financial statement analysis, corporate finance, capital budgeting, investment analysis, risk management |
| Human Resource Management | Organizational behavior, recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation management, employee relations, talent management |
| Operations Management | Production planning and control, supply chain management, quality management, inventory management, facility layout, operations research |
| Strategic Management | Strategic analysis, strategic planning, corporate governance, strategic control, industry analysis |
| Business Law | Contract law, company law, labor law, intellectual property law, consumer protection law |
| Economics | Microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic policy, international trade, economic development |
| Quantitative Techniques | Statistics, probability, data analysis, operations research, decision-making |
| Information Systems | Information technology, computer applications, database management, e-business, cybersecurity |
| Business Ethics | Corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making, sustainability, stakeholder management |
| College Name | Average CTC (in lakhs per annum) |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 24.45 |
| IIM Bangalore | 22.35 |
| IIM Calcutta | 20.50 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 19.20 |
| MDI Gurgaon | 18.30 |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | 17.50 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 16.50 |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 15.50 |
| TAPMI Manipal | 14.50 |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | 13.50 |
| XIME Bangalore | 12.50 |
| LIBA Chennai | 11.50 |
