MBA VS PGDM: What is the difference between these two?

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What is the main difference between MBA & PGDM (AICTE Approved)?

MBA

MBA - Master of Business Administration is a two year full time degree offered by Universities. All the university affiliated colleges prepare it's students to obtain an MBA degree from the respective affiliating university. MBA deals with subjects like Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Operations Management, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship etc.

MBA curriculum is set by the affiliating university, MBA exam dates are announced by the university and the results are declared by the University.

In MBA courses the colleges have very less control as everything is taken care by the University. In majority of the cases the University curriculum is not updated regularly, once a syllabus is set it is followed for a minimum of 3 years or 5 years. Universities are not flexible to modify the syllabus, many changes happen in the industry time to time that is not added in the University curriculum in a timely manner. Hence students may have to study outdated curriculum.

The Internship duration in MBA colleges is very less, MBA is mostly deals with theoretical education just like our Under Graduate courses.

PGDM

Post Graduate Diploma in Management or PGDM is an AICTE approved full time management programme. Unlike the MBA courses PGDM courses are not affiliated to any Universities, PGDM programmes are autonomous they are same as MBA. Many reputed Business Schools offer PGDM instead of MBA because as the PGDM curriculum is not governed by the University, colleges have the flexibility to modify and adopt to the latest industry needs. The syllabus is regularly updated and all the B Schools offer the PGDM Programme and in calculate practical learning rather than theory.

The Internship duration in PGDM is slightly longer than the MBA colleges. Business Schools start the course much early like in June or July and prepare the students for placements much sooner. This gives an advantage for the B School students to get placed early in the Industry.

Everything else remains the same, PGDM is more of practical learning than theory, more flexible and robust in curriculum, no university intervention, B Schools themselves design the curriculum and conduct the exams. PGDM is like an autonomous programme.  

The Conclusion

Instead of worrying about whether to do MBA or PGDM student should put focus on getting admission in a good Business School. The best way to start collecting info regarding the right B School is by taking help from us. Send us your query using the below form.

Student queries for MBA / PGDM

mehulteli

Thanks a lot Shrikant, this is a perfect answer to clear my confusion regarding MBA and PGDM. I have come across this college iFEEL, Institute for Future Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership. They offer PGDM courses with specializations in Marketing. Please could you tell me if this is a good choice for a doing my PGDM course.

Muk

Now a days, both PGDM or MBA courses are worthless if not pursued from a premier institute. I would personally suggest that you check out a college like Welingkar. I've heard that they have really good placements. If you are really interested in marketing, they have an array of courses that could suit your aptitude. 

vishal

I hve done cmat feb-2013 and got 95..should i get admission in any good college for MBA or PGDM?

gopalakrishna_061

hi sir/madam,

my brother wrote i-cet he has to joined in MBA course but he has the % of 49. My problem is the college people did n't give hall ticket. could you please tell me details of PGDM? he want to do that course

 

Is PGDM = MBA? please tell me

my mail id is gopalakrishna.061@gmail.com

 

Admin2

@Vishal : Yes you can get admission, use this form for assistance https://www.careermitra.com/pages/mba-pgdm-guidance.html

Admin2

@Hidden User: You please fill this form https://www.careermitra.com/pages/mba-pgdm-guidance.html

inmantec

Very nice information. @Vishal, there is one institute which offers PGDM courses. It is one of the top management colleges in India. You can visit its website page as well.

surwin

Hllo to all...my query is that
1. in current scenario what a guy with BCA as graduation degree should take..mba or pgdm?
2. If on wants to pursue that in kanpur then which college is good?
3.how about the institute ..Dr. Guar Hari Singhania (GHS) for managment in kanpur...actually problem is that i am not vry well aware of pgdm ...and dr.GHS offers only pgdm 2 yr course...which is as per the above discussions ..mba equivalent. They say that their pgdm is mba equivalent. They are charging 2 lakh per yr. Can any body suggest me should i go for it
or not.

I hv presumptions that mba is bttr thn pgdm...pls do correct me if i am wrng. Thnks in advance @Srikanth Krishna @All @all @Muk

Shaila

Thank u so much!!.

Trisha

srikanth sir i wud like to ask ask u one more wich u didnt mention in your article, which is about the best colleges for mba and pgdm, and according to present scenario of placements.. can u give me your personal opinion about colleges IBS Kolkata, PIBM Pune, IIBS Bangalore and Kolkata. i just want the correct info, which i am not getting from the college people and their websites.. plz help me asap

mita123

Dear Srikant Sir,

I am doing Mba in ITM college.My brother wants me to take specialization in marketing.& i have a poor communication & not have confident enough to speak english ,u can say its a stage fear.how can i improve myself & be a good & skillful in marketing.

Regards
Mita

Admin2

@Hidden User: You can overcome this with practice, read good books, talk more, experiment more, remember that no one is perfect in this world. You can only improve if you believe you can improve, self confidence is what it matters. Avoid thinking that you can't speak, you start speaking and gradually u r ability to communicate will improve.

Admin2

IBS Kolkata, PIBM Pune, IIBS Bangalore and Kolkata. ICFAI Kolkata gives PGPM, PIBM Pune is better among the three you mentioned.

For assistance Please leave a query https://www.careermitra.com/pages/mba-pgdm-guidance.html

Harshdutta

Sir, plz tell me from which institute i shall opt for mba or pgdm in onida like jaypee or amity or iilm or jaipuria (plz pick me one) if not can you recommend any !!

Admin2

@Harshdutta all the four colleges you mentioned are good. I would personally suggest you to visit each college and have a chat with the current students and get their opinion on the B-School. You should also consider what specialization is good in each college and what you would like to take. See the cost factor also, higher fee is quiet risky given the highly volatile market conditions, go for something which you can afford. See hostel facilities, canteen, attitude of the college towards the students etc.

Jaipuria sounds to be a better option to me. Jaypee started in 2007 only and Amity fees is always on the higher side and since it is an University the intake is more as there are no. of courses.

marshal

hai.... my name is marshal from kerala ... i did my mba at Kerala university tyhis year with hr and marketing..  actually i want to ask about what is the major difference about while studying mba in premier or private institutes and government universitys... and also tell me the scope of hr and marketing.. if i need to pursue higher study for finance which course will be suitable for me? thanks i await for reply

Admin2

@marshal As far as your first question is considered, there is a lot of difference from doing MBA in premier Institutes like IIMs, XLRIs, FMS, SP Jain and other B-Schools. If you are doing MBA from Top 50 B-Schools and doing MBA from the last 50 B-Schools don't you see a huge gap. HR & Marketing usually don't go well, the reason is that Marketing is an out house job (travel & sales), HR is an in house job (Training & Recruitment). In finance you can go for Chartered Accountancy (takes atleast 2-3 years) course or SAP FICO Module or learn about share market there are courses offered by National Stock Exchange and also from IIFT.

Unknown

@Srikant sir

right now am persuing bba from punjab technical university and i m in last (6th) semester.My course is going to be completed in the month of september or october .i have filled the form of mat sept and cmat2014-15 .My question is that is after giving my final semseter bba exam and mat and cmat exam will i get admission in the month of november december or january .Or i have to wait for the next year..if i can get admission the plzz suggest me colleges also..sir plz help me i am really in a mess 

Admin2

@abhi199120 if you want to join in the academic year 2013-2014 you can join, you need to have secure min. of 50% aggregate in your graduation. This Sept MAT or CMAT is usually for the next academic year, but still most colleges do consider for 2013-2015 batch as well.

Refer below links

Top 10 Business Schools through MAT

Top 10 Business Schools through CMAT

divya

sir

i have completed my graduation this year only from Du regular ..

i want to do MBA from Distance Learning 

please suggest me some good colleges .. from were i can opt it

further your article had made me very clear about pdgm and mba .. thanks , it helped me a lot 

becz i was just geeting enrole for IMT-CDL but they are providing PGDM not MBA !!!

i am very much confused what to do ..

plzz suggest

sackap1

Hello sir

sir i am in my final year of btech in ip university.sir i am somewhat confused about my career .whether i should go for campus placement or should i prepare for cat 2013.which is more beneficial for my career.plss help me regarding this issue 

and my second question is ,if i go for cat 2013 ,will i be able to make it in 3 months as approx 3 months are left for exam.

thanx

sackap1

Hello sir

sir i am in my final year of btech in ip university.sir i am somewhat confused about my career .whether i should go for campus placement or should i prepare for cat 2013.which is more beneficial for my career.plss help me regarding this issue 

and my second question is ,if i go for cat 2013 ,will i be able to make it in 3 months as approx 3 months are left for exam.

thanx

Admin2

@sackap1 It is advisable that you prepare yourself for campus placements first,
you can consider doing MBA after working for a min of 2-3 years. For CAT
preparation you require adequate skills in logical reasoning &
aptitude. It depends on how good you are in these areas, so 3 months you
can say is good for practicing but not for beginning from scratch.

prvinshinde1975

hi sir I've completed diploma in entc n having 7 years of industrial experience now I wanted do distance MBA can it b possible?
if yes which is the best institute within pune?
it is OK with welingkar institute?

Admin2

@prvinshinde1975 yes you can do distance MBA, Welingkar Mumbai is good, you can also consider Symbiosis Institutes in Pune which are superior than Welingkar. You can consider Part Time MBA, where in it will be a 3 years course the classes will be held on weekends or evenings.

prateek550

sir
I'm really confused about all iim programs. I'm doing my btech- mechanical, n after that i wan2 go for MBA. So which programs should i choose while filling cat form ?
PGP, PGDM, PGP ABM, FPM, PGSEM, PGPPM, PGP  PGDM, PGP PGCM, EPGM, PGPWE, PGPX, ...ETC..

Admin2

Each IIM has a flagship course, which is usually termed as PGP. PGP will be a full time course, courses like PGPX, EPGM are for working executives and hence not applicable to you. FPM is a doctorate programme (like (PhD) it is also not applicable. PGP ABM is Post Graduate Programme in Agri Business Management. Some management courses are specific to a particular domain like software, if you are looking for a regular MBA you should look at PGP.

gnanasekar

hello ,
i finished my graduation in mechanical engineering, i m currently working am now willing to do pgdm or mba in good institution. kindly track me for the progress of the course..
what eligiblity test to be appeared for india..
pls clear my query
my id : sekar.g2008@gmail.com

mba_query1

hi!
I wanted to know what about the colleges offering both pgdm and an MBA ... for example Narsee Monjee,, I was goin through the website and their programs they have an MBA and some specialisations under it, and also an option of PGDM from bengaluru or hyderabad campus.
what is the better option?

thanks.

faizykhan4727

hello sir,

i wanted to know how much marks in cmat out of 400 are required to take admission in the ITM Banglore???

plz let me knw as soon as possible......

thank you.....................