What is the difference between PGDM and MBA?

The basic difference between MBA & PGDM is MBA (Masters in Business Management) is a degree programme affiliated to the university (Mumbai University, Delhi University, Pune University, Calcutta University), here the course is designed by the university. To get into MBA programme one has to clear the national entrance exams like CAT MAT MH-CET, XAT etc. PGDM is a Diploma in post graduation programme Management affiliated to AICTE where the course is designed by the college as per the industry standards. Here students has to clear the college entrance test to get admission in that particular college.

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MBA is a two-year management course and the course tends to be more theoretical. The curriculum is designed by the university. PGDM is a two-year course that is far more industry-relevant and practical as far as the job market is concerned.

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MBA vs. PGDM Differences MBA :- Degree course University approved curriculum, hence, mostly theoretical based and uniform across institutes affiliated to a university. Mostly semester-based system. Accredited by University Grants Commission (UGC) Both MBA and PGDM are viewed as equivalent during recruitment. The influencing factor is mostly the institute offering it. Also, while PGDM courses might be industry-oriented and preferred by the corporates, they might have to face roadblocks while applying to pursue higher education or jobs overseas. PGDM :- Diploma course Industry oriented programme focused more on building soft skills. Mostly trimester-based system. Accredited by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Both MBA and PGDM are viewed as equivalent during recruitment. The influencing factor is mostly the institute offering it. Also, while PGDM courses might be industry-oriented and preferred by the corporates, they might have to face roadblocks while applying to pursue higher education or jobs overseas. Iims, too offered (offer) PGDM courses before IIM Act 2017, when they were under the umbrella of Societies Act. As Societies arent eligible to offer degrees, Iims offered Diploma courses. But after the passing of the IIM Act 2017, they were termed newly as institutes of national importance and made eligible for awarding degree courses. As I have done my PGDM from PIBM and I have personally experienced it, so I can say that it is one of the best college in Pune in terms of academics, training and most importantly placements. PIBM ensures that each and every student gets placement in reputed companies. Also, I would like to say that Placements are totally depending upon how well the student performing in the interviews because PIBM give their 100% from their end including their faculty members to place their each and every student. Till date PIBM has successfully transformed 6000+ Alumni into a successful business professional through rigorous training by providing: Industry-aligned Training. Business Orientation Programme. Extensive Corporate Interactions and training. Sector - Company - Product/Service Training. Job Description (JD) Based Training. Experiential Learning through Mock GD/PI with the corporates Industry Visits and Live Business Projects. Dual Internships Winter Internship and Summer Internship. Personality Development. Mentorship Programs Placement Preparation. Certifications like SAP, SIX SIGMA, and MS Certification. Learn.

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MBA is a Management degree course is usually affiliated with a University and PGDM is a Diploma in Management offered by University/Private Colleges, approved by AICTE. While both the courses are of 2 years and hold the same value. There are many good B-school in India. As far as I know, PIBM is a well-known B-school that provides full-time MBA/PGDM courses in diverse domains like finance, HR, marketing, operations, and much more. Its curriculum is designed as per the latest industry trends and is updated regularly. Moreover, students are given profile-oriented training for the profiles of their choice and they are also indulged in Live business projects, industrial visits, corporate interaction, mock GD/PIs. Even during the pandemic PIBM successfully placed 470+ students in top companies like Deloitte, Dabur, Xanadu Realty, and more.

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The difference between PGDM and MBA is PGDM is approved by AICTE and the curriculum is designed as per corporate demand an MBA is affiliated with Pune University and the curriculum is designed by the university. This is the basic difference. Others, like placement, are quite the same but training has a bit different like in PGDM students more practical exposure like internships, live projects, and many more.

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Hello, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/resources/faq-1#8" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/mba/resources/faq-1#8</a> Kindly visit the given link to know the difference between MBA and PGDM courses. I hope it helps.

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