Shiva Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad PGDM Finance: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Finance) at SIMS Ghaziabad is INR 1,33,000 for the complete two-year duration. Hostel accommodation is available at up to INR 70,000 per year for boys and girls, and this charge is optional and separate from the programme fee. Students should check with the admissions office for the fee instalment structure applicable to the 2027 incoming batch.

Ans. SIMS Ghaziabad accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and ATMA for PGDM Finance admission. The CAT 2026 exam is on November 29, 2026, MAT September 2026 PBT is on September 13, 2026, XAT 2027 is on January 3, 2027, and CMAT 2027 is tentatively on January 24, 2027. Candidates should register early for the exam of their choice, as registration deadlines and exam dates vary for each test.

Ans. The PGDM Finance curriculum at SIMS Ghaziabad, as prescribed by CCS University, covers financial management, corporate finance, security analysis and portfolio management, banking and financial institutions, taxation, financial derivatives, project finance, and international finance. General management subjects such as organisational behaviour, marketing management, and business communication are also part of the programme to build overall management competence alongside financial specialisation.

Ans. Graduates of the PGDM Finance programme can pursue careers as Financial Analyst, Credit Manager, Investment Advisor, Banking Officer, Accounts Manager, Tax Consultant, and Treasury Analyst. The NCR region has a dense network of banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, mutual fund firms, and corporate finance departments that regularly hire management graduates with a finance specialisation, making it a productive employment base for PGDM Finance graduates.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Final-year graduation students awaiting results are eligible to apply provisionally. A commerce or accounting background is helpful for the finance specialisation but is not mandatory. All applicants must have a valid score in one of the accepted management entrance exams to be shortlisted for the GD and PI rounds at SIMS Ghaziabad.

Ans. Yes, PGDM Finance students at SIMS Ghaziabad can prepare for and appear in CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level 1 and Level 2 exams or pursue the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams while enrolled in the programme. Many finance management graduates combine the PGDM with a professional certification such as CFA, CMA, or CS to improve their market readiness. Students should plan their exam schedule carefully so as not to conflict with SIMS semester examinations and internship requirements.