What is the difference between PGDM and MBA?

PGDM is an institute based autonomous programme which is approved by AICTE. MBA is a programme which is offered by the colleges affiliated to a university. Colleges which offer AICTE approved courses will also offer PGDM, not MBA. For example, XYZ College is affiliated to ABC University and they off

The main difference between PGDM and MBA is that PGDM is offered by autonomous institutes and MBA is offered by institutes affiliated to a university. IIMs offer PGDM, NM-Bangalore offers MBA.