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PGPM Admission 2023: Application Dates, Admission Process, Entrance Exam Dates, Eligibility, Top Colleges

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PGPM Admission 2023 is solely based on entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. IIM Bangalore conducted the CAT 2022 on November 27, 2022, and the answer key has also been released. The CAT 2022 results were released on December 21, 2022.

PGPM is a 1-year MBA program, offered by top management colleges in India with the purpose of accelerating the career of working professionals who have a minimum of 5 years of working experience. Several IIMs have released the shortlist calls to offer IIM PGPM Admission 2023.

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PGPM Admission is more or less similar to the MBA Admission 2023 and it is offered by top management colleges of India as a one year MBA program.

Top PGPM Colleges Admission Deadline

College Admission Process Dates
IIM Bangalore CAT/GMAT Round 1: Jun 21, 2022 to Aug 22, 2022
Round 2: Aug 24 to Oct 21, 2022
Round 3: Oct 21 2022 to Dec 09, 2022
Indian Institute of Management Indore CAT/GMAT August 03 - September 21, 2022
SPJIMR Mumbai CAT/GMAT August - December 2022
SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon CAT/XAT/MAT September 06 - December 10, 2022
Great Lakes Institute of Management CAT/XAT/CMAT August 30 – November 21, 2022

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 2023 admission process in the table below.

Exam Name Registration Date 2023 Exam Date 2023
CAT August 3 – September 21, 2022 November 27, 2022
GMAT Throughout the year Throughout the year
XAT August 10 – December 12, 2022 January 08, 2023

PGPM Admission Process 2023

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 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 2023 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, it is necessary for the aspirants to have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or CGPA.
  • Students with work experience are preferred. 

PGPM Admission 2023 Top Colleges

Check out the top colleges for the PGPM course, in the table below.

Colleges Average Fees
IIM Ahmedabad INR 23,00,000
IIM Bangalore INR 23,00,000
Parul University INR 95,000
IIM Lucknow INR 10,05,000
IIM Indore INR 16,00,000
IIM Kozhikode INR 20,50,000
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad INR 36,29,620
IIM Tiruchirapalli INR 16,50,000
BIMTECH Greater Noida INR 12,00,000
IIM Raipur INR 7,27,600

PGPM Admission 2023 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 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 post graduate program in management.

Ques. Is Pgpm considered a masters 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 Macro-Economics, Marketing Management, Accounting, Corporate Finance, etc.

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Answered Questions

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What are the chances of selection of my brother in IIM Kozhikode (MBA)with this profile (10-7.2 CGPA, 12-62%, B.Com 55 %, work experience of 2 years, CAT percentile 99.35, OBC NC)?

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Astha Roy

23 Feb 22

Your brother has a fairly good chance of section as his CAT percentage is well-above the required cutoff. For 2021, IIM Kozhikode cutoff was 85 (for general category students). But the selection depends a lot on the interview performance too. So, ask your brother to prepare thoroughly for the interview round. 

You can go through the section criteria and the admission procedure of the institute to clear any doubts you may have. 

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How is NMIMS Mumbai for an MBA?

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Anika Sinha

31 May 22

NMIMS Mumbai is a good option for MBA. It ranks right after the old and top IIM. NMIMS Mumbai placements are excellent. Many national and multinational companies take part in campus recruitment. During placements 2022, students received an average CTC of INR 19.40 LPA.

The academics offered at NMIMS can be compared to premium management institutes. NMIMS employs a case-study-based teaching methodology. It has a tie-up with Harvard Business Review. 

One of the drawbacks of the institute is the huge batch size. NMIMS student intake is over 500. Due to the large batch size, the competition during placement becomes extremely high. 

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What is life like after an MBA from NITIE Mumbai?

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Anumita Chowdhury

25 May 22

Professional life after an MBA from NITIE Mumbai can be promising and rewarding. NITIE continues to be one of the top management institute in the country. Many alumni of the institute are working as CEOs at reputed companies.NITIE Mumbai placements 2022 ended with an average CTC of INR 25.41 LPA. 

SS

Is the MBA program at Symbiosis Pune any good?

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Anumita Banerjee

31 May 22

Symbiosis Pune MBA is comparable to IIM Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, Narsee Monjee, and MDI. It is better than most of the tier 3 IIM. SIBM Pune MBA placements are pretty good, especially for HR and Marketing. 

SIBM Pune placements 2022 ended with an average CTC of INR 23.06 LPA. The major recruiting sector was Consulting, FMCD or FMCG. 

SP

Is NMIMS a good college for an MBA?

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Ashmita Mukharjee

25 May 22

Yes, NMIMS, Mumbai is an excellent option for an MBA. Due to the locational advantage, it offers good placements and exposure. Huge list of companies visit the campus placement each year. NMIMS Mumbai placements highlights for 2022, show an average CTC of INR 19 LPA.

NMIMS Mumbai focuses a lot on academics outside of traditional classroom teaching. Their approach to academics is unique. You will learn through Bloomberg labs, the WeCare internship program, an unparalleled repository of e-journals and market data. 

The only drawback for the institute is its huge batch size. This results in a dip in placements. 

SL

Why should one do MBA from PUMBA?

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Sinchita Guha

23 May 22

PUMBA is undoubtedly the best B-School in Pune. It offers the best ROI, after FMS, JB, and SIMSREE. PUMBA MBA fees are INR 1.29 Lakhs only. While the average CTC for the institute is only INR 6.47 LPA. 

PUMBA follows an effective trimester course pattern and major and minor specializations. The campus has good infrastructure with a well-equipped library, gymnasium and medical facilities. 

SN

How much valuable is MBA from IIT Madras?

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Tushar Banerjee

30 May 22

DoMS IIT Madras is counted among the top management institutes in India. It has a great placement record. Companies like Google, Avalon consulting, Amazon, RBS, CTS, etc. visit the campus drive regularly. IIT Madras MBA placements 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 16.66 LPA. 

DoMS IITM strives for excellence. The faculty base is brilliant. You can get help from TAs and faculty members regarding any problem you face. Being on the lush green IITM campus is a treat. There are many engaging extra-curricular activities that you can take part in. 

SN

How good is the PGPX IIMU-Purdue supply chain management dual degree from IIM Udaipur?

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Sakshi Banerjee

14 Mar 22

The PGPX IIMU-Purdue Supply Chain Management duel degree program is a unique program. 

  • The coursework is rigorous. Over the first 5 months, students learn fundamental subjects of Supply Chain Management along with basic subjects of management such as Finance, Accounting, Management, Statistics, etc. 
  • IIM Udaipur offers quality education, which is reflected in the faculty pool and the academic rigor. 
  • Faculty members make sure that students are getting the right projects for their corporate internships. 
  • Students of this program get to spend a 5-month long semester at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. Other than the compulsory core subjects, there is a wide variety of electives on offer as well. 
  • The placement scenario for this PGPX program is excellent. The 2021 batch got an average CTC of INR 19.27 LPA. 

This program will offer you a learning experience that is beyond academics and textbooks. You will get to build networks with students and faculty members from around the globe. 

KC

What is the fee structure for MBA in BITS Pilani?

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Anuj Gupta

30 May 22

BITS Pilani MBA fees for this academic year is INR 11.10 Lakhs. Here is the year-wise fee structure for the MBA program. 

First Year Fees  INR 5,61,575 (it includes admission fee of INR 48,100)
Second Year Fees INR 5,48,435 (this amount includes practice school fees)
Total Fees INR 11,10,010

The course fee is likely to increase upwards for the next academic year. The increase in fees won’t be more than 10% compared to the previous year's fees.

KC

Which college is better for MBA among UBS, BITS, BIMTECH and NIT Trichy?

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Abanti Mukharjee

26 May 22

For an MBA degree, BIMTECH will be the best option among these. It has a clear focus on management education and also has the backing of Birla group. BIMTECH placements are pretty good for MBA. According to the recent placement drive, around 95.28% of students got placement offers and the average CTC received by the students was INR 8.07 LPA. 

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