NIILM Centre For Management Studies Greater Noida PGDM Human Resource Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year PGDM Human Resource Management at NIILM CMS, Greater Noida is INR 1,33,000. Hostel accommodation is available separately for male and female students at up to INR 65,000 per annum and is not included in the total programme fees.

Ans. NIILM CMS accepts valid scores in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, and GMAT for PGDM HRM admission. Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview. Final selection weighs exam score at 50%, PI at 30%, and academic merit at 20%.

Ans. The NIILM CMS PGDM HRM application window is expected to open in January 2027 (Tentative) for the 2027-28 session. Candidates should complete qualifying exams such as CAT (November 2026) or CMAT (January 2027, Tentative) well before the NIILM CMS portal opens.

Ans. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST) from a UGC-recognised university is required. A valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, or GMAT is also mandatory at the time of application. Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally.

Ans. PGDM HRM at NIILM CMS is an AICTE-approved postgraduate diploma, whereas an MBA is a university-awarded degree. Both are 2-year programmes with broadly similar HRM curricula. The MBA carries a degree status from the awarding university, while the PGDM is an institute diploma. Many employers treat AICTE-approved PGDMs on a par with MBAs for entry-level HR roles.

Ans. NIILM CMS offers a merit-based scholarship for PGDM HRM students, awarded on the basis of entrance exam performance at the time of admission. Additionally, UP-domiciled SC/ST/OBC students may apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship via scholarship.up.gov.in, subject to the state’s income eligibility criteria.