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PGPM Admission 2025: Registration Dates, Entrance Exams, Admission Process, Cut-Off, Top Colleges

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PGPM General Latest Updates

28 Jan, 2026 CUET PG Syllabus Out on the Official Website; Download PDF here

28 Jan, 2026 The OJEE 2026 application process started on 28th January and will end on 22nd March, 2026. Check Here

08 Jan, 2026 JEECUP application dates have been released. Application from 15th January to 30th April, 2026. Check Here. 

05 Jan, 2026 PESSAT 2026 registration has been started @admissions.pes.edu. Apply Here 

05 Jan, 2026 KMAT 2026 (Session I) has been postponed to 22 February 2026. Check Here 

03 Jan, 2026 SAAT 2026, the 17th edition of this entrance test, will be conducted in online format. Check Here 

03 Jan, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Exam Dates released for MBA,MCA,M.E./M.Tech. Check Dates Here

30 Dec, 2025 MAT registrations begin for Feb 2026 exam. Apply by 23rd Feb (PBT) and 2nd March (CBT). Check here  

23 Dec, 2025 MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be held from 6th April – 8th April 2026. 2nd exam will be conducted on May 9, 2026. Check Here 

22 Dec, 2025 Online application for FDDI AIST 2026 will open from 1st January 2026. The exam will be held on 10th May 2026. Check Here 

15 Dec, 2025 HPCET 2026 exam schedule has been released. Exam will be held on 10th May 2026 for UG & PG Courses. Check Here 

PGPM Admission 2025 is done based on entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. IIM Trichy is currently conducting the personal interview sessions. For IIM Trichy, the Personal Interview - Phase 2 for CAP 2025 will be conducted on February 22 - 27, 2025, and the Personal Interview - Phase 3 for CAP 2025 will be conducted on March 8 - 15, 2025. 

PGPM is a 1-year MBA program, offered by top management colleges in India to accelerate the career of working professionals who have a minimum of 5 years of working experience. IIMs release the shortlist calls to offer IIM PGPM Admission 2025. Besides IIMs, a few other top institutes providing PGPM courses include the Great Lakes Institute of Management, SPJIMR, SOIL Institute of Management, etc.  

Top PGPM Colleges Admission Deadline

Institute Deadlines
IIM Ahmedabad Aug - Sept 2025
IIM Bangalore Aug - Sept 2025
IIM Kozhikode June - Nov 2025
IIM Calcutta Aug - Sept 2025
IIM Lucknow Aug - Nov 2025
IIM Mumbai (NITIE) -
IIM Indore Aug - Sept 2025

PGPM Entrance Exams

There are various popular entrance exams, in which the candidates can sit and access the PGPM course. Check their dates for the 2025 admission process in the table below.

Exam Name Registration Date 2025 Exam Date 2025
CAT August – Sept 2025 November 2025
GMAT Throughout the year Throughout the year
XAT July 15 – Dec 10, 2024 January 05, 2025

PGPM Admission Process 2025

Candidates aspiring to pursue the PGPM course must be aware of the admission process of the course. Check it in the points below.

  • Candidates must visit the official website of the college and see what entrance exams are accepted by that particular institute.
  • Based on that, candidates need to apply at the official website of that particular exam and sit for it.
  • Candidates need to study well for the exam and score more than the cutoff marks set to qualify for the course.
  • Next, if they get qualified, they need to apply for the course in the official portal of the college, by creating an application ID. Along with filling in the other details, they need to upload their entrance exam scores.
  • A merit list will be issued on a particular date by the college authority showing the name of the candidates qualifying in the first list. If candidates find their name in the list, they need to report at the college campus either offline or online.
  • Next, the counselling round will take place, where the verification of documents will be done, and then seat allotment will be done accordingly.

PGPM Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the PGPM program, candidates need to satisfy some eligibility criteria to get admission to this course.

  • Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in any stream, from a recognized educational institute.
  • Also, the aspirants must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or CGPA.
  • Students with work experience are preferred.

PGPM Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. What is PGPM?

Ans. PGPM stands for Post Graduate Program in Management. It is primarily an MBA course, lasting for 1 year, and is also popular by the names of PGP, PGPX, and EPGP.

Ques. Does SP Jain accept GMAT scores?

Ans. Yes. SP Jain accepts the entrance exam scores of CAT and GMAT for the PGPM admission.

Ques. Is PGPM a postgraduate degree?

Ans. Yes. PGPM is a postgraduate or master's degree in business study management.

Ques. Is PGPM Aicte approved?

Ans. The PGPM and PGDM degrees present in the Great Lakes Institute are approved by the AICTE or All India Council of Technical Education.

Ques. Is PGPM equivalent to an MBA?

Ans. There is no huge difference between the MBA and PGPM degrees. The basic difference is that MBA is a professional degree recognised by the UGC, and PGPM is a 1-year postgraduate program in management.

Ques. Is PGPM considered a master’s degree?

Ans. Yes. PGPM is a master-level program, and equivalent to the degree. It is a certification program, where candidates come through various topics like Micro and Macroeconomics, Marketing Management, Accounting, Corporate Finance, etc.

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Ques. Is it worthwhile doing an MBA in UPES Dehradun?

● Top Answer By Akriti Banerjee on 03 Aug 23

Ans. Every B-school has its unique strengths and so does UPES Dehradun which is famous for its domain-specific MBA. If you are willing to pursue an MBA in oil and gas, power management, or energy trading, choosing UPES Dehradun will be the right decision. It offers a plethora of opportunities in these domains and the ROI is also great. There are some industry-specific courses too but their placements are just average. The best part about UPES is the diversity of the crowd. You will get the chance to interact with people from various backgrounds such as law, management, engineering, and design thus enhancing the learning experience manifolds.  Ultimately, I will suggest you go for UPES Dehradun only if you are planning to pursue a domain-specific MBA, else you can go for better B Schools.Read more
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Ques. Should I go to IBS Hyderabad (ICFAI) for an MBA? Why or why not?

● Top Answer By Harshita Sinha on 30 Apr 22

Ans. IBS Hyderabad isn’t a good option for MBA. The placement record of the institute isn’t good. You won’t get a good ROI. The course fee for an MBA at IBS Hyderabad is INR 16.02 lakhs. While the average CTC offered to the students according to IBS Hyderabad placement highlights for 2022 is INR 7.97 LPA.  The student intake is huge. Batch strength for MBA is 1300. So, students don’t get equal opportunities in terms of academics and placements. Read more
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Ques. I joined SBI as a PO in 2015 and currently a scale 2 officer. Is it wise to leave SBI for an MBA from NMIMS Mumbai, SIBM Pune or MDI Gurgaon? Also, I do not want to continue in SBI.

● Top Answer By Rahul Pandey on 17 Aug 20

Ans. Since you do not want to continue with SBI due to whatever reasons, so it would be a better option to follow what you want to and don’t continue in your job. Now, you have three options to choose what you want to do:- You can resign your current job and search for a job in a private bank. This option might not be a feasible one as the entry-level pay at SBI is much more lucrative than other banks. Your experience might not be valued in case you do not have much of it. You can go for an MBA from NMIMS Mumbai, SIBM Pune, or MDI Gurgaon. In this case, your experience will be valued during the placement process and you will be an eligible contender for middle management jobs in private banks and you may also explore new fields like corporate finance or trade finance. The other option is to wait for two more years of experience and pursue a one-year MBA provided you are ready to continue in SBI for two more years. Furthermore, there are other factors as well like GMAT score you get after two years.Read more
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Ques. What is MBA salary in India?

● Top Answer By Disha Sinha on 27 May 22

Ans. MBA salary of a B-Schol graduate in India is proportional to their qualification and experience. It also depends on other factors like Almameter of the candidate, MBA specialization, industry, designation, etc. The MBA average salary for the topmost B-School in the country is as follows. Name of the institute  MBA salary(in INR) IIM Ahmedabad  26.13 LPA IIM Bangalore  33.8 LPA IIM Calcutta 26.24 LPA IIM Lucknow 26 LPA FMS Delhi  32.4 LPA XLRI Jamshedpur 30.73 LPA MDI Gurgaon 26.07 LPA SPJIMR Mumbai 23.6 LPA  IIFT Delhi  25.16 LPA.  MBA salary depends a lot on specialization as well. Among the specialization, Marketing and Finance offers better placements. Read more
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Ques. How good is KJ Somaiya (SIMSR) for doing an MBA in India?

● Top Answer By Aditya Shah on 25 Apr 22

Ans. As a B-School, KJ Somaiya has certain factors which are advantageous, such as location, ROI, alumni base. Since Mumbai is the corporate hub of India, the college easily attracts many companies. SIMSR has a huge alumni base with people working at imminent positions in the corporate world.  However, it doesn’t come under the top B-Schools in India. SIMSR brand doesn’t have much recognition. Although it attracts many companies, the placement average isn’t at the same level as top B-Schools. KJ Somaiya placements 2022 had an average CTC of INR 10.95 LPA. Read more
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Ques. Is NMIMS a good college for an MBA?

● Top Answer By Akriti Gupta on 12 Sept 23

Ans. Yes, NMIMS is considered to be the MBA college in Mumbai city and its MBA program is highly regarded among aspirants. Here are a few pros and cons of the institute that might help you  Pros The college is well-known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The classrooms have all modern facilities and the library too is well-stocked. Its location gives it leverage in establishing healthy industrial relations. The parity of the faculty cannot be doubted as they deliver excellent lectures. The academics are much more than just bookish language as students are made to solve Case-based studies. The food served in the canteen is quite good. Students get the chance to participate in lots of competitions and earn well, or get PPI. Cons : NMIMS fees are exorbitantly high. The first-year fee is INR 11.95 Lakhs. You also need to consider the expenses of living in Mumbai. Hostel faculties for only limited students  A few faculties have no interest in teaching.  The placement stats are inflated and thus misleading.  The MBA batch of NMIMS has a huge batch of around 600 students affecting the quality of education. There is a huge gap between the administration and the students.  Easy entrance exam affects the quality of the crowd. So, NMIMS was once a great B School but the increasing batch size has affected its reputation largely. You can go for colleges with a smaller batch size and similar fees to get better job opportunities.Read more
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Ques. I completed my BBA two years back and now I have 2 years of work experience. I did a distant PGDM from NMIMS. If I clear the CAT this year, should I go for a regular MBA?

● Top Answer By Varsha Roy on 27 Jun 21

Ans. Since you already have a work experience of 2 years you should go for an executive program from a reputed institute rather than doing any regular program. You should never hold your career because of continuing with a regular MBA program rather than you should choose an executive program. For the executive program, you can choose a 1-year global MBA degree in collaboration with 3 B schools. They are Cardiff School of Management, UK, IIM-Indore, and Universal Business School, Mumbai. In this program, you will be able to learn from these big institutions, especially IIM’s. You will also be getting good global exposure. The curriculum of the college will be the British curriculum and all these programs will develop your skills and will help you in your career development. The executive program of IBS Hyderabad is also very good. There are several other institutes offering executive MBA programs where you can research and choose the best option.Read more
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Ques. How is the NMIMS distance learning program in MBA??

● Top Answer By Namrata Das on 22 Jul 22

Ans. NMIMS Global MBA program is better than other distance MBA programs available. The course is designed as per the requirements of working professionals. Students get the required support from the university and the centers.  They have student portals and Whatsapp groups to keep students updated regarding course-related information. The year-wise examination is taken in an online mode at students’ convenience.Read more
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Ques. Which is best course in MBA?

● Top Answer By Advait Joshi on 15 May 23

Ans. There are numerous top MBA programs around the world, and the program best suited for you depends on your personal and professional goals, as well as your budget and other factors. Some of the most highly ranked MBA programs include: Harvard Business School MBA program Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA program Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania MBA program Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University MBA program University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA program MIT Sloan School of Management MBA program Columbia Business School MBA program INSEAD MBA program (based in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi) London Business School MBA program Yale School of Management MBA program All the above MBA programs are consistently ranked among the top MBA programs in the world by various rankings organizations, such as the Financial Times, Forbes, and Businessweek.Read more
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Ques. How is NMIMS Mumbai for an MBA??

● Top Answer By Ankita Sinha on 31 May 22

Ans. NMIMS Mumbai offers a good MBA program. It has a brilliant faculty base. Most of the faculty members are well-experienced and cooperative. If you are interested, you can research under any professor of your choice. It follows the Harvard case studies. You can learn and participate in the case study competitions.  NMIMS Mumbai placements 2022 had an average CTC of INR 19.40 LPA. While the highest CTC offered by the institute was INR 24.84 LPA. Located in the finance capital of the country, it also offers good exposure to students. Read more
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