Silver Oak Institute of Management (SOIM) Gota Ahmedabad Answered Questions

PGDM courses at SOIM are not more expensive than other similar institutes. The total PGDM programme fees at SOIM is around INR 9.8 Lacs while the average fees for PGDMin similar institutes is somewhere between INR 7 Lacs - INR 11 lakh. Candidates are advised to do their own comparisons and also base their decision on more than just the tuition fee of a PGDM institute.

No, SOIM is an institute which is dedicated towards the upliftment of talented women through its PGDM courses. Hence, all the seats available at SOIM for PGDM courses are reserved for women. Women candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the PGDM courses at SOIM as well as clear the selection criteria to get seat allotment. 

Yes, the CAT entrance exam is still open for SOIM PGDM admissions in 2025. CAT registrations for the year 2025 are still open till 13 September. Candidates can also appear for other national level exams to gain admissions into SOIM PGDM courses. All the entrance exams accepted for PGDM admissions can be found on the official website of SOIM. 

The hostel fees for SOIM students enrolled in the PGDM course have to pay INR 1.35 Lacs per annum towards their hostel fees. Thisbrings the total hostel fees at SOIM at INR 2.7 Lacs for the PGDM students. Candidates can look at the official website to confirm these fee amounts as well as check the fees for other aspects of the PGDM course.

No, candidates do not need to possess any work experiece to gain admissions into the PGDM courses at SOIM. However, candidtes who have a minimum of 2 years work experience before applying for the PGDM courses at SOIM will be given preference during admissions. Candidates are advised to check the official website of SOIMto learn more regarding the eligibility criteria for PGDM admissions at SOIM.

There are a total of 60 seats in each PGDM course at SOIM. These seats are only available for women candidates who fullfill the eligibility criteria and also clear the selection criteria for the chosen PGDM course. There are a total of 120 seats for the PGDM courses at SOIM. Interested candidates are advised to check the official website for more info.

The PGDM courses offered by SOIM have total programme fees of INR 9.85 Lacs in the year 2025. This fee amount may include the tuition fee, hostel fee, one-time payments and other fees. Candidates can get charged extra depending on the chosen course and value added certificate courses chosen throughout their PGDM course. Candidates can check the fees for these on the official website.

PGDM courses at SOIM have a minimum duration of 2 years. There are a total of 4 semesters in the first year of each PGDM specialisation course and 2 semesters in thelast year with the remaining duration spent on internships and International Immersion Progamme. Throughout these 2 years, candidates will be provided learning experiences that will help them become capable professionals in their chosen specialisation in the field of management. 

No, the eligibility criteria of SOIM for PGDM degree does not require candidates to clear a business degree to be eligible for admissions. As long as the candidates possess a Bachelors degree with a minimum aggregate of 55%, they are eligible for PGDM admissions at SOIM. Candidates can check the other eligibilty requirements as well as other details regarding PGDM courses on the official website.

Yes, candidates who are unable to get admissions in SOIM through one national entrance exam can appear for a different national entrance exam as well. However, the exam dates for each entrance exam is very close which leaves very little time to prepare for them. Candidates are advised to focus on one entrance exam and prepare its syllabus only.