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Post Graduate Diploma in Management often abbreviated as PGDM is one of the most sought-after academic programs in India and enjoys considerable popularity over other courses.

PGDM programs in India is considered equivalent to MBA, the major difference being that the former is a diploma awarded by an autonomously established institutes while the latter is a degree-based program awarded by those of the institutes/colleges affiliated to an established university passed by a single statutory act of legislature or otherwise. PGDM courses are usually a two-year course broadly divided in six terms. The courses are recognized and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Some of the prestigious B-schools of the nation offer PGDM courses.

It is mandatory to appear for an entrance test like CMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ Others and with a good academic background in order to qualify for admission. The curriculum includes a classroom-based method of teaching with regular exams, project work, seminar and a part-time internship program also known as summer internship program (SIP).During second year of the two-year course, students are likely to get Pre Placement Offer (PPO) which is an offer of full-time work.

PGDM program in India has gained prominence in recent time owing to factors like globalization. By virtue of such factors, students pursuing PGDM courses have the option of choosing a relevant field of study as a part of specialization. This further determines the career path for those students. PGDM program plays the role of an architect in shaping the career of the students and they are benefited in achieving their long-term professional goals.