Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies Courses & Fees 2025

Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies (XIDAS) Jabalpur delivers two AICTE-approved postgraduate diploma programs in 2025, designed for students targeting 2026 admissions: the PGDM with specializations in Human Resource, Marketing, and Finance totaling ₹4,98,000 over two years, and the PGDM-RM in Rural Management at ₹2,67,000 total, both excluding separate hostel expenses. These full-time residential courses blend corporate skills with sustainable development focus, supported by Jesuit-run infrastructure and industry collaborations, helping graduates secure roles in banking, NGOs, and rural enterprises.

Both XIDAS courses last two years full-time, divided into four trimesters with summer internships between years. Curriculum combines classroom sessions, virtual e-learning, and practical projects, totaling 120 credits including core management, electives, and development modules.

• First year: Foundation in economics, ethics, research methods.
• Second year: Specialization-deep dives, capstone projects, industry exposure.

This structure, updated for 2025, incorporates e-mentoring and webinars for real-time skill building.

XIDAS Jabalpur limits its 2025 offerings to two specialized postgraduate diplomas, both spanning 24 months and incorporating fieldwork, internships, and ethical leadership training to align with India's development needs.

• PGDM Program: Targets corporate sectors with electives in Human Resource, Marketing, or Finance, emphasizing strategic management and sustainability.
• PGDM-RM Program: Focuses on rural economies, including modules on social entrepreneurship, community organization, and agro-business.

These programs draw from XIDAS's 30-year legacy in fostering ethical managers, with access to an e-library housing over 11,000 volumes and 50 journals.