Is PGDM valuable when compared to MBA?
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Ajitesh Kumaresan Willing To Enjoy Life with Ethical Wealth! | Contributor-Level 8
7 years agoTSM MBA programme is one of the oldest in this part of the country, is affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University. TSM MBA is approved by AICTE & accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AICTE.
TSM PGDM programme is approved by AICTE and equivalence with MBA, certified by AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Needless to state, the PGDM programme enjoys the same, if not greater, acceptance by industry and academia alike as the traditional MBA programme.
Certain distinguishing features of the PGDM programme are:
1. PGDM offers more flexibility in curriculum design and autonomy than MBA.
2. Larger number of core and elec...more
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TANCET: A percentile of 85% or higher is required
CAT/XAT: A minimum of 50 percentile is required.
MAT/CMAT: A percentile of 70% or higher
Shortlisted candidates undergo a Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Written Ability Test as part of the final selection process.
Thiagarajar School of Management admissions are open online for the PGDM programme. Till now, no schedule has been released by the university. Since the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. TSM Madurai offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme in full-time mode. It is the school's flagship programme, approved by the AICTE, accredited by the NBA, and considered equivalent to an MBA. TSM Madurai PGDM course is spread across six trimesters of three months each.
TSM Madurai courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores. Along with that, candidates must also fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the respective courses. The following table mentions the eligibility and selection of Thiagarajar School of Management courses:
| Course Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MBA/PGDM | Class 10, 12 and graduation with a 60% aggregate | MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, TANCET +Group Discussion/Personal Interview /WAT + Work experience + Participation in Sports, Extra/Co-Curricular activities |
| PhD | PG with a 50% aggregate | Merit + Entrance Test + PI |
In order to apply for courses at TSM candidates must sit and appear for entrance exam set by the college. TSM Madurai admissions are primarily entrance-based. The college offers MBA courses. Apart from this course, TSM Madurai also offers PG Diploma, Certificate and PhD courses. To get admission to Thiagarajar School of Management, candidates must have CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA entrance exam scores. The application process at Thiagarajar School of Management is conducted online.
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