NIET Noida PGDM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at NIET Business School, Greater Noida is a 2-year full-time program designed to develop future-ready, socially responsible, and industry-aligned business leaders. NIET Business School is a separate entity from NIET Autonomous Institute and operates under its own AICTE approval. The PGDM program is NBA Accredited, AIU Recognised (equivalent to MBA), AACSB affiliated, ISO Certified, and is a member of AIMA and NHRD. With a seat intake of 180 and a total fee of Rs. 7,38,000 for the 2026-28 batch, the program is popular for its industry-driven curriculum, international immersion programs, paid internships, and a 95% placement rate with an average package of Rs. 7.6 LPA and a highest package of Rs. 12.5 LPA.

Admissions for the 2026-28 batch are currently open. Applications can be submitted online at nietbschool.ac.in/apply-now. The PGDM admission process is independent of UPTAC counselling and is conducted directly by NIET Business School. Candidates with valid CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores are eligible to apply. CAT 2025 results have been declared (December 24, 2025) and CMAT 2026 results were declared on February 13, 2026, making scores available for the current admission cycle.

Key Points

• The PGDM is offered by NIET Business School, a separate AICTE-approved institution distinct from NIET Autonomous Institute (which offers the MBA).
• The program is AIU Recognised, meaning the PGDM diploma is treated as equivalent to an MBA degree for employment and higher education purposes.
• NBA Accredited and AACSB affiliated, reflecting international standards of management education quality.
• The 2024-26 batch undertook an international immersion program (ORBIS) to Malaysia, visiting UCSI University, Atlas Copco, and Beryl's Chocolate Museum, reflecting the program's global exposure focus.
• Paid summer internships are a mandatory component, providing hands-on corporate experience.
• Access to advanced innovation labs including Mercedes Benz Lab, AICTE IDEA Lab, Cisco Networking Academy, AWS Cloud Academy, Salesforce Academy, Capgemini 5G Lab, and Metaverse Centre of Excellence in AR/VR.
• 150+ corporate recruiters and 5,000+ alumni network across India and abroad.

NIET PGDM Fees

Fee Structure

• The fee structure above is for the 2026-28 batch as published on the official NIET Business School website (nietbschool.ac.in).
• Fee payment can be made via online modes (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Cards), Demand Draft in favour of NIET Business School payable at Greater Noida, or NEFT/RTGS as per details provided in the admission letter.
• In case of cancellation of admission, fees will be refunded as per AICTE guidelines.
• Full refund (minus nominal processing charge) is applicable if the request is received before session commencement.
• Pro-rata deductions apply for cancellations after the start of academic sessions.
• Processing typically takes 15-30 working days.
• Scholarship amounts (if applicable) are applied exclusively to the final installment of the fee.

NIET PGDM Admission 2026

NIET Business School PGDM Admission Dates 2026-28

Entrance Exam Dates Accepted for PGDM Admission

• NIET Business School conducts its own independent admission process.
• There is no UPTAC counselling for PGDM.
• Candidates should apply directly at nietbschool.ac.in/apply-now and monitor the official website for exact deadlines.
• CAT, CMAT, and MAT scores are accepted for PGDM admission at NIET Business School.
• XAT scores are also accepted for scholarship purposes.
• Entrance exam score is required for merit-based scholarships; however, candidates without exam scores may also be considered for admission based on academic merit and personal interview performance.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
• Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply provisionally, subject to submission of final marksheets before batch commencement.
• A valid score in CAT, CMAT, MAT, or XAT is preferred but not mandatory for admission; it is required for availing entrance exam-based scholarships.

Admission Process

• Candidates must register and apply online at nietbschool.ac.in/apply-now with basic details to generate an application ID.
• Upload scanned copies of academic records and entrance test scorecards (if applicable).
• Pay the application fee and submit the form.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview (PI) and/or Group Discussion (GD) conducted by NIET Business School.
• Final selection is based on academic performance, entrance exam score (if applicable), and PI/GD performance.
• Selected candidates receive an admission offer and must pay the registration fee of Rs. 50,000 to confirm their seat.

NIET PGDM Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• Scholarship amounts are applied exclusively to the final installment of the fee.
• A student may avail of only one category of scholarship under this policy.
• Defence/Sports Quota Scholarship is limited to 10 seats per batch.
• The institution retains the discretion to amend or withdraw the scholarship policy at any time without prior notice.
• Scholarship applications are processed at the time of admission; candidates must submit relevant documents to claim their scholarship.

NIET PGDM Placement 2026

Placement Statistics

• Placement data is sourced from the official NIET Business School website (nietbschool.ac.in).
• Key recruiters include companies such as Cease Fire, Lindstrom, Viraaj Ventures, Axis Bank, and others across FMCG, banking, IT services, and consulting sectors.