Top PGDM Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top PGDM Colleges in India 2026

There are total 765 P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) colleges in India. Out of the total, 604 P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) colleges are private and 29 P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) are owned by the government.CAT, KMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT are accepted for admission in P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) colleges in India. Top 10 P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) colleges are Institute of Professional Education & Research, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai, Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad, IIM Ranchi, IMS Ghaziabad, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya, Shashwat Institute of Business Management, Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar.

P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	765
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, KMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT
Average Fees	₹ 3.5 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 671632.0

P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Uttar Pradesh	162	₹ 213406
Maharashtra	153	₹ 340589
Karnataka	65	₹ 393383
Madhya Pradesh	51	₹ 139725
Delhi	46	₹ 400775
Telangana	46	₹ 331936
Haryana	36	₹ 354471
Odisha	28	₹ 180676
Tamil Nadu	24	₹ 407507
West Bengal	20	₹ 599555

Top Govt P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak	-	₹ 786000
IIM Ranchi	-	-
Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya	-	-
Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar	-	-
Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam	-	-
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	63	₹ 2500000
International Institution of Management	-	₹ 220000
Cavalier Institutions	-	₹ 300000
Institute of Insurance and Risk Management	-	₹ 475000
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya	-	-

Top Private P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad	540	₹ 940000
IMS Ghaziabad	-	₹ 397500
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon	480	₹ 1621444
Shashwat Institute of Business Management	-	₹ 150000
International Management Institute, New Delhi	120	₹ 1761000
Institute of Management Studies Noida	30	₹ 400000
MICA Ahmedabad	188	₹ 904583
Xavier School of Management Jamshedpur	2020	₹ 851538
IMI Kolkata	-	₹ 516166
Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur	60	₹ 609833

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Suryadatta Group of Institutes

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 AIMA , ISO , DTE

15,000 - 3,45,000
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NCHM JEE Exams
...+6 CAT , CMAT , MAH MCA CET , JIPMER UG , SET , XAT

Suryadatta Group of Institutes is one of the esteemed institutes in Pune for its management programmes. The most popular course of the institute is BBA offered through the Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology (SIBMT). The institute offers a specialisation in International Business with the BBA programme. Any candidate who has passed Class 12 is eligible to apply for the course. Admission to the SGI Pune BBA programme is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the institution. The institution has a good placement record and some of its top recruiters are LG, Pepsi, Reliance, Tech Mahindra, Godrej, HDFC and Axis bank.

Shortlisted by 38056+ students

PISM Bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,57,500 - 3,50,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 MAT

PISM Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2015. PISM Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3389+ students

Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

10,000 - 9,00,000
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CAT Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , MAT

Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18198+ students

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St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, MSc, PGD, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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BIITM Bhubaneswar

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BIITM Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1999. BIITM Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IAMR Ghaziabad

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IAMR Ghaziabad is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. IAMR Ghaziabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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...+5 CMAT , CBSE 12th , UP 12th , XAT , MAT

UTTAM Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. UTTAM Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Region : Strategic Educational Hub - Located in Chandrasekharpur, the institutional and IT heart of Bhubaneswar - Proximity to Fortune 500 companies and Infocity provides high corporate interface opportunities

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Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 3.43 L - Rs 4.98 L (Total Tuition Fees) - MBA flagship program priced at approximately Rs 3.43 L total

ROI : Good Value Proposition - Strong return on investment with average packages exceeding the total tuition cost of the flagship MBA - 98.7% consistent placement record for management batches

Placements : Holistic Career Development - Dedicated Corporate Relations Cell (CRC) focusing on 'Life Skills Development' and personality grooming - 92% placement rate for the 2024 batch with a focus on BFSI and IT sectors

Internships : High Industry Exposure - 250+ internships secured annually across diverse sectors - Mandatory summer internship programs integrated with the PGDM/MBA curriculum

Hostel : Extensive Residential Facilities - 13 separate boys' hostels and a dedicated 400-capacity ladies' hostel on campus - Availability of AC rooms and Wi-Fi enabled residential blocks

Infrastructure : 10-Acre Integrated Campus - Lush green 10-acre campus featuring a spiritual 'Lord Jagannath Temple' for a serene learning environment - 39+ Smart Classrooms equipped with advanced audio-visual aids and 36 MBPS leased line connectivity

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Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, PGD, Certificate, MMS, MHRDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Region : Strategic Economic Hub - Emerging IT, Manufacturing hub - Proximity to DMIC corridor

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Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 9.5L (Total) for PGDM

ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs 7.5 LPA (2025)

Flagship Courses : Specialized Management Programs - PGDM with Business Analytics - PGDM Rural Management (PGDM-RM)

Specializations : Diverse Industry-Focused Specializations - Rural Finance, Agri-Business Management - Marketing, Finance, Digital Business

Placements : Strong Placements Across Sectors - Diverse sectors: Finance, Consulting, FMCG - IT, Manufacturing, E-commerce roles

Internships : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships at Deloitte, IBM - Projects in FMCG, Consulting

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global & Developmental Collaborations - AIESEC for international internships - Govt, corporate developmental initiatives

Alumni : Extensive Alumni Network - 4500+ strong alumni base - Notable alumni: Dr. Rajendra Singh

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