Is it true that more number of MBA graduates are recruited in comparison to PGDM candidates in MNCs?

As far as the opportunities are considered, there is practically no difference when it comes to how the industry treats a PGDM or MBA graduate. If you consider 9 out of top 10 B schools in India, they offer PGDM and not MBA. Career growth is same in both and honestly speaking, at the level of Post graduate degree, growth opportunities are dependent upon individuals performance and not on whether it is a PGDM or MBA. When it comes to entrance level, the recruiter does not discriminate the candidates on his type of degree (PGDM or MBA) and also never during his appraisals / promotions or performance review, it lends a matter of substance. Starting packages are dependent on Colleges name and brand, and not whether it offers PGDM or an MBA. What matters more is the brand perception of the institute and alumni base and how the respective industry treats your institute. However, when we talk of higher studies, yes, there is a difference; and having an MBA degree helps you a bit more than PGDM. Though the difference is really miniscule, but when it comes to evaluating your degree an MBA awards you with Masters and PGDM with a Masters- Diploma. So if you are not looking for higher studies, then the degree does not really matter. What matters is your alma-mater, the industry perception and similar aspects. Good luck!

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In corporate world, its considered same. However, in teaching field MBA is far better considered as recognised. Doon Business School, Dehradun has both PGDM and MBA with SAP value added certificates.

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No, there is nothing like more MBA graduates are recruited in comparison to PGDM. In India, both are considered equal.

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