Is there any entrance exam for Purnea University UG admission 2026?

No. Purnea University does not conduct any entrance exam for BA, B.Sc, or B.Com admissions. Selection is based purely on Class 12 board exam marks through the Samarth portal merit list process.

What is the minimum percentage for Purnea University UG admission?

The minimum requirement is 40% in Class 12 for BA and 45% for B.Sc and B.Com. Bihar government reservation norms apply for category-wise relaxation.

What is the registration fee for Purnea University admission?

The online registration fee on the Samarth portal is INR 500. This is paid at the time of application submission.

What is the UG fee range at Purnea University?

Annual UG programme fees at Purnea University range from INR 4,500 to INR 12,300 depending on the stream, college, and specific course. Contact your allotted constituent college for exact figures.

How does the Purnea University merit list process work?

The Samarth portal generates subject-wise and category-wise merit lists based on Class 12 aggregate marks. Cut-off lists are published for each round. Candidates who appear on the merit list must complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

What is the UG programme duration at Purnea University under NEP 2020?

The 2026-30 UG batch follows the 4-year programme structure under the National Education Policy 2020. Students can exit after 1, 2, or 3 years with a certificate, diploma, or degree respectively. A 4-year completion leads to a Honours or Honours with Research degree.

Is there a management quota at Purnea University?

No. Purnea University is a state university with no management quota. All UG and PG seats are filled through centralised merit lists on the Samarth Admission Portal.

What documents are required for Purnea University admission?

Required documents include the Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate, migration certificate, caste certificate if applicable, income certificate for scholarship applications, transfer certificate, passport-size photographs, and Aadhaar card. Carry originals and photocopies on the reporting date.

What PG programmes are available at Purnea University?

Purnea University offers MA, M.Sc, and M.Com postgraduate programmes. PG admission is also merit-based on graduation marks, conducted through the Samarth portal when PG notifications are released.

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Purnea, BiharState UniversityEstd 2018NAAC Grade B

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Total fees

INR 1.10 Lakhs

2 years, no living cost

Average pay

INR 2.5 LPA

local management roles

Cutoff

50%

graduation score, General

Placement rate

60%

course support estimate

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and advice 03EligibilityThe marks and route you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your score get you in?Cutoff range by score and category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences

Purnea University offers a two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] in Decision Sciences on campus. The university is UGC listed, carries NAAC B on Collegedunia pages and serves students in the Purnea region. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.10 Lakhs, paid across two years, and INR 2.06 Lakhs with living cost. You get a seat through the university admission route, based on graduation marks and its admission list. The course has 60 seats. The local management roles use an average pay of INR 2.5 LPA, and 60% placement support is used for the fee view.

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Fees

The total fees with living cost is INR 2.06 Lakhs, while the fees without living cost is INR 1.10 Lakhs. The tuition and course fee is INR 1.10 Lakhs. You pay it yearly across two years. Living cost is separate and depends on the room you take. The university fee notice should be checked before you pay.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition and course fee	INR 1.10 Lakhs	INR 55,000 a year, 2 years
Living and travel	INR 96,000	INR 4,000 a month, 24 months
Total, no living cost	INR 1.10 Lakhs	Full course
Total with living cost	INR 2.06 Lakhs	Full course

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Admission Dates

The 2027 application form is expected in Jan 2027, and classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. These dates follow the last PG cycle on the university notice page. You should keep graduation marks, category papers and fee proof ready before the merit list.

Event	Date	Status
PGDM application registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
Purnea University entrance test	Apr 2027	Tentative
Merit list and score	May 2027	Tentative
Counselling and allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative
Late admission round	Aug 2027	Tentative

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Eligibility

You need graduation with 50% marks for General seats and 45% for reserved seats. You should keep the final marksheet ready. The university admission list can use graduation marks and its own test score. If your result is not ready, ask the admission office before the form closes.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Graduation in any stream
Marks	50% for General, 45% for reserved categories
Route	University admission list and entrance score if held
Age	No upper age limit published

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Admission Process

The form, test, merit list and document check are the main steps for this course. You fill the online form, give the test if the university holds one, and check the admission list. If your name appears, you pay the fee and report with original papers.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Apply through the university admission portal
2. Give the test	Sit for the university test if announced
3. Check merit list	See your name, category and score
4. Pay fee	Pay before the last date named in the list
5. Report	Bring marksheets, category paper and fee receipt

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Cutoff

The General score range starts at 50%, and the reserved score range starts at 45%. The university publishes admission lists, not one fixed PGDM closing score. Use these marks as the first screen, then check the list for your category.

Category	Closing score range	Round and year
General	50% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate
Reserved	45% and above	Merit list, 2027 estimate
Wait list	40% to 49%	Subject to empty seats

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Placements

The average pay used on this page is INR 2.5 LPA, and the placement support figure is 60%. The university does not publish a course-wise recruiter list for this PGDM. Students should ask the department about internships before paying the first fee.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 2.5 LPA
Placement support	60%
Highest offer	Not published
Recruiters	Local offices and small firms

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Scholarships

The schemes can cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. Bihar Post Matric Scholarship gives the biggest single help here. State and central schemes need income papers, category papers and renewal after each passing year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course
EWS fee support	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Ranking

The college stands #28 in Collegedunia's Bihar government MBA list, and its public pages show UGC and NAAC B. Collegedunia ranks on fees, reviews and course data. NAAC grade helps you check basic quality, but it does not promise placement.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Bihar government MBA list	2026	#28
NAAC	2026	B
UGC	2026	Approved university

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Course Structure

Year 1 covers management basics, data handling and decision tools. Year 2 adds projects and applied decision work. The course suits students who want management study with numbers, not a pure finance or marketing diploma.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Management basics, statistics and data handling
Year 2	Decision tools, project work and applied analysis

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Seats and Intake

The course has 60 seats, and admission depends on the university list. A small intake means the list can close fast if many local students apply. Keep one backup course ready until your admission fee is accepted.

Quota	Seats
Open and reserved seats	60 seats
Seat list	As notified by the university

Should you pick PGDM Decision Sciences at Purnea University?

This course suits students who want a local management diploma and can study with limited placement data.

Pick it if:

You want a local management course: Purnea is a district market, so small firms and offices are the first work contacts.

You want a low fee: the published management fee is INR 1.10 Lakhs, so the money risk stays small.

You can arrange internships yourself: the university does not publish a course recruiter list, so ask nearby offices early.

Skip it if:

You want a campus placement promise: the average pay is INR 2.5 LPA, so check the department before paying.

You need a clear cutoff: the university publishes merit lists, not one fixed closing score for this PGDM.

You want a metro network: Purnea gives local contacts, not big city company visits every week.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you need a local, low fee management diploma. If placements matter most, ask the department before paying.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Decision Sciences) Eligibility▾

Graduation marks: 50% for General seats and 45% for reserved seats.

Degree needed: Graduation in any stream from a recognised university.

Admission route: The university can use graduation marks, a test score and its admission list.

Documents: Bring marksheets, category paper if any, photo ID and migration paper.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Decision Sciences) Admission Process▾

Fill the form: Apply through the university admission portal when the PG form opens.

Give the test: Sit for the university test if it is named in the notice.

Check merit list: The admission list names the selected students and the fee date.

Pay the fee: Pay before the last date or you lose the seat.

Report to campus: Bring original papers for document check and final joining.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Decision Sciences) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PGDM application registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in Jan 2027. Check the last date before you pay the form fee.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Purnea University entrance test

Expected if the university uses a test for this course.

Tentative

May 2027

Merit list and score

Expected after form checking and test marks.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling and allotment

Expected after the first admission list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the named date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt for checking.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting is over.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Late admission round

Expected only if seats are left after the main list.

Source: Purnea University notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Purnea University Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Decision Sciences) Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.

Tuition and course fee

Per year × 2, INR 55,000 a year

INR 1.10 Lakhs

Add living and travel

Living and travel

Per month × 24, INR 4,000 a month

INR 96,000

Total course fee

INR 1.10 Lakhs

2 years · tuition and course fee, living cost not added

Total course fee

INR 2.06 Lakhs

2 years · tuition and course fee + living and travel

Education loan EMI

INR 1,855

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

227%

average first-year pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 3,473

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

121%

average first-year pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Purnea University fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you PGDM Decision Sciences at Purnea University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use graduation score and admission list rules.

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Purnea University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

Millia TechPatna UnivNalanda OpenM V CollegeH D Jain

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Purnea University

Purnea

Compared with

Millia Institute of Technology

Purnea

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Patna University

Patna

Compared with

Nalanda Open University

Patna

Compared with

M V College

Buxar

Compared with

H D Jain College

Arrah

Total fees2 years, no living cost

INR 1.10 Lakhs

tuition and course fee

INR 1.24 Lakhs

INR 14,000 more

INR 37,970

INR 72,030 less

INR 6,800

INR 1.03 Lakhs less

INR 3,000

INR 1.07 Lakhs less

INR 6,000

INR 1.04 Lakhs less

Average paylatest batch

INR 2.5 LPA

local management roles

INR 2.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 2 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 1.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

INR 1.7 LPA

INR 0.8 LPA less

INR 1.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

Placement rateshare of batch placed

60%

course support estimate

55%

5 points lower

65%

5 points higher

70%

10 points higher

70%

10 points higher

68%

8 points higher

Closing scoregraduation score, General

50%

merit list

45%

5 points lower

45%

5 points lower

40%

10 points lower

40%

10 points lower

40%

10 points lower

Seatsthis course

PGDM Decision Sciences

15 fewer

20 fewer

30 fewer

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

227%

on INR 2.5 LPA

177%

50 points lower

527%

300 points higher

2647%

2420 points higher

5667%

5440 points higher

3000%

2773 points higher

In short

Millia costs a little more and pays a little less on average. If you want the PGDM Decision Sciences name, keep Purnea University above it.

In short

Patna University costs less and has a larger city market. If you need Purnea and this specialisation, take this page's seat.

In short

Nalanda Open is cheaper but works better for study from home. If you need full-time classes, keep Purnea University above it.

In short

M V College is cheaper but gives a different PG diploma. If decision sciences is your goal, this page fits better.

In short

H D Jain is cheaper and farther from Purnea. If you want a local full-time PGDM, choose Purnea University first.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Purnea University PGDM Decision Sciences

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is PGDM Decision Sciences at Purnea University worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a local management diploma at a low fee. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.10 Lakhs, and the average pay used here is INR 2.5 LPA. Check the placement help with the department before you pay, because a course-wise recruiter list is not published.

Should I take this course if I want a job quickly?▾

Take it only if you can look for internships early. The page uses 60% placement support and INR 2.5 LPA average pay, but the university does not publish a recruiter list for this PGDM. Ask about the last two batches before you accept the seat.

Who should pick this course at Purnea University?▾

Pick it if you live near Purnea and want a full-time management course with decision and data study. The fee is INR 1.10 Lakhs without living cost, so the money risk is lower than many private options. Keep a backup course until your fee receipt is accepted.

Who should skip PGDM Decision Sciences here?▾

Skip it if campus placement is your main reason to join. The course has 60 seats, but the public pages do not show a course-wise recruiter list. If you need a large city network or a stronger placement report, ask the department first and compare the block above.

Is this course good for analytics jobs?▾

It can help with basic analytics roles, but it is still a management diploma. The course structure uses management basics, data handling and decision tools. If you want advanced coding or statistics jobs, check the syllabus and ask about projects before paying the fee.

Should I wait one year for a better college?▾

Wait only if you have a clear exam plan and a better target. This course costs INR 1.10 Lakhs without living cost, so it is a low-risk local option. If you can move cities and want stronger placement data, a one-year wait may help.

Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾

The fee is modest against the pay figure used here. INR 1.10 Lakhs without living cost and INR 2.5 LPA average pay gives a 227% ROI in the fee block. If you add living cost, the ROI falls, so check where you will stay.

What score do I need for admission?▾

Use 50% graduation marks as the first target for General seats and 45% for reserved seats. The final list depends on the university admission process and the number of students who apply. Use the score checker above, then read the official list carefully.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

The fee block treats the course fee as INR 55,000 a year for two years. That is the cleanest way to plan the payment. Before paying, ask the admission office if the yearly fee can be split further and get the answer in writing.

Will I get hostel at Purnea University?▾

Do not count on hostel unless the university confirms it for this course. The fee block adds living and travel cost separately, not hostel fee. If you need a room, check private room cost near campus before you submit the admission fee.

Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾

Bihar Post Matric Scholarship can help SC and ST students, and central schemes can help low-income students. The calculator uses awards from INR 20,000 to INR 60,000. Keep income and category papers ready, and apply on the portal named by the scheme.

What should I check before I join?▾

Check three things before you join: the latest fee notice, the admission list rule and placement help for this PGDM. The course fee is low, but the placement list is not detailed. If the department answers these clearly, the seat is safer to take.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 4, 2026

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