PGDM Colleges in India

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Introduction

This page lists 136 colleges in India that offer PGDM, with 341 PGDM programmes in all. Of these colleges, 5 are government and 131 are private or deemed. They are spread across states such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat.

Key facts
Colleges140
Government5
Private133
NIRF ranked27
States16
Programs346
Seats54,566
Total cost₹2,52,360 – ₹32,54,000
Program Think Grads Rating NIRF Programs Seats Total cost
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute Of Management Development & Research, Maharashtra
Mumbai City, Maharashtra · Private
4.6/5 #75 26 10,470 Not published
Management Development Institute
Gurgaon, Haryana · Private
4.5/5 #9 7 780 ₹32,54,000
Xlri - Xavier School Of Management
East Singhabhum, Jharkhand · Private
4.5/5 #10 12 1,350 Not published
S. P. Jain Institute Of Management & Research
Mumbai City, Maharashtra · Private
4.5/5 #20 3 560 ₹10,25,000
Mica
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Private
4.5/5 #33 2 240 Not published
Great Lakes Institute Of Management
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private
4.5/5 #37 4 5,360 Not published
Imi Delhi
South Delhi, Delhi · Private
4.5/5 #40 7 720 Not published
Imi Kolkata
South 24 Parganas, West Bengal · Private
4.4/5 #42 1 — ₹2,52,360
Goa Institute Of Management
North Goa, Goa · Private
4.4/5 #43 8 900 ₹11,00,000 – ₹23,98,000
Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Haryana · Private
4.4/5 #50 1 360 ₹19,82,000
Institute Of Rural Management Anand
Anand, Gujarat · Private
4.4/5 #54 1 240 Not published
Loyola Institute Of Business Administration
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private
4.4/5 #55 2 1,240 ₹19,09,700
Fore School Of Management, Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi · Private
4.4/5 #59 7 600 ₹23,48,770
Birla Institute Of Management Technology
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh · Private
4.4/5 #61 1 — Not published
Institute Of Management Technology, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana · Private
4.4/5 #72 5 360 ₹16,00,000
Jaipuria Institute Of Management, Rajasthan
Jaipur, Rajasthan · Private
4.4/5 #74 1 360 Not published
Thiagarajar School Of Management
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private
4.4/5 #80 1 — Not published
Jagan Institute Of Management Studies
North West Delhi, Delhi · Private
4.4/5 #90 3 300 Not published
National Institute Of Bank Management
Pune, Maharashtra · Private
4.3/5 #91 1 180 Not published
Rajagiri Business School
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private
4.3/5 #91 1 240 Not published
Imi Bhubaneswar
Khordha, Odisha · Private
4.3/5 #94 1 180 Not published
National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management
Rangareddi, Telangana · Government
4.3/5 #95 1 120 Not published
Institute Of Management Technology, Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Private
4.3/5 #99 3 360 ₹16,00,000
Jaipuria Institute Of Management Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private
4.2/5 #67 5 360 Not published
Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi
South Delhi, Delhi · Government
4.0/5 #17 4 380 Not published
N.L.Dalmia Institute Of Management Studies And Research
Thane, Maharashtra · Private
3.7/5 — 3 420 Not published
International Institute Of Business Studies
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka · Private
3.5/5 — 1 — Not published
International Management Institute
Khordha, Odisha
3.4/5 #61 1 — Not published
Suryadatta Institute Of Management And Mass Communication
Pune, Maharashtra · Private
3.3/5 — 1 — Not published
International Management Institute - Kolkata
South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
3.2/5 #56 1 — Not published
Shree L.R. Tiwari College Of Engineering
Thane, Maharashtra · Private
3.1/5 — 7 300 Not published
International Institute Of Health Management Research
South West Delhi, Delhi · Private
2.7/5 — 1 180 Not published
International School Of Management Excellence
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka · Private
2.4/5 — 2 1,120 Not published
G R V Business Management Academy
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka · Private
2.0/5 — 1 120 Not published
Siva Sivani Institute Of Management
Medchal, Telangana · Private
1.8/5 — 3 300 Not published
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute Of Managemenet, Delhi
South West Delhi, Delhi · Private
— — 11 390 Not published
Xlri Xavier School Of Management Delhi Ncr
Jhajjar, Haryana · Private
— — 8 390 Not published
Apeejay Institute Of Mass Communication
South West Delhi, Delhi · Private
— — 1 30 Not published
International Institute Of Management Studies
Pune, Maharashtra · Private
— — 4 360 Not published
Jagdish Sheth School Of Management
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka · Private
— — 8 1,020 ₹17,50,000
Nicmar Institute Of Construction Management And Research
Jhajjar, Haryana · Private
— — 3 240 Not published
Prin L N Welingkar Institute Of Management Development & Research, Karnataka
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka · Private
— — 4 270 Not published
Fortune Institute Of International Business
South West Delhi, Delhi · Private
— — 2 300 ₹12,85,000
Soil School Of Business Design
Gurgaon, Haryana · Private
— — 2 360 ₹17,50,000
Fore School Of Management, Haryana
Gurgaon, Haryana · Private
— — 10 570 Not published
Globsyn Business School
South 24 Parganas, West Bengal · Private
— — 2 210 Not published
Indian Institute Of Forest Management
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Deemed
— — 1 120 Not published
Vignana Jyothi Institute Of Management
Rangareddi, Telangana · Private
— — 1 270 Not published
Aldel Institute Of Management
Thane, Maharashtra · Private
— — 2 90 Not published
Apeejay School Of Management
South West Delhi, Delhi · Private
— — 2 210 Not published

PGDM colleges by state

How to choose from this list

Start by narrowing the 136 colleges by state and by whether they are government or private, since only 5 are government. Check the exam first. Cutoffs on record come from Karnataka PGCET, MAH MBA CET, MHT CET and TANCET. Be careful with fees. Only 1 college has a total cost on record, at 10,000 rupees, so this is not a range you can compare across colleges. NIRF ranks exist for 23 colleges, with Xlri - Xavier School Of Management at rank 8 in 2022. Before you decide, confirm approval and NAAC accreditation, and read the college's own fee notice and the counselling authority's notices.

Frequently asked questions

How many PGDM colleges are on this list?

We list 136 colleges in India, with 341 PGDM programmes among the 523 programmes listed. Of these colleges, 5 are government and 131 are private or deemed.

Which exams do these colleges use for admission?

Cutoffs are available for Karnataka PGCET and MAH MBA CET, with 2 entries each, and for MHT CET and TANCET, with 1 each. Check each college's notice for the exam it accepts.

How many PGDM seats are there?

The listed PGDM programmes together have 54,716 seats. Seat numbers can change, so confirm the current intake in the college's official notice before you apply.

Which college has the highest NIRF rank here?

Among the 23 NIRF-ranked colleges on this list, Xlri - Xavier School Of Management holds rank 8 in 2022. A rank is only one input. Check approval, accreditation and fees as well.

What does PGDM cost?

Only 1 college on this list shows a total cost, and it is 10,000 rupees. For all other colleges, check the college's own fee notice before you pay.

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