Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 

at National Insurance Academy Pune, Balewadi

Hi, Admission Process Register and Apply Interested candidates can apply online with required information Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GDPI) Shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion and personal interview based on percentile obtained in CAT/ CMAT Final Selection Candidates are selected based on score/percentile obtained in CAT/ CMAT past academic record and performance in group discussion and personal interview. Selection parameters and weightage: Past Academic Record : 20% Performance in CAT / CMAT 50 % Performance in GD/PI : 30% https://www.shiksha.com/mba/course/post-graduate-diploma-in-management-national-insurance-academy-balewadi-Pune-23548.

National Insurance Academy has set forth the qualification criteria to be met by PGDM applicants to be granted admission. Before applying, aspirants must ensure that they meet the academic qualifications. Aspirants must have completed a three-year Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. They should have attained a minimum aggregate of 50% throughout the three years of degree examinations. Candidates are shortlisted according to the marks acquired in the approved entrance test.

Eligibility:- 

Any Graduate earning a minimum of 50%. Receive your CAT -2023, XAT-2024 and CMAT - 2024 results. As of July 1, 2024, the upper age limit is 30 years for SC/ST/DA candidates and 28 years for General, EWS and OBC-NC candidates. 

Tuition fee:-

Rs 11,00,000/- for 2 years.

Hotel and food charges:-

Rs 3,50,000 for 2 years.

GD/PI process :- 

After CAT/XAT/CMAT results.

To determine which one is ideal for an MBA/PGDM, applicants need to consider multiple factors when choosing between the two. Both institutes have strengths when comparing National Insurance and IIM Rohtak for an MBA/PGDM programme. Applicants can refer to the comparison below for the MBA/PGDM programme:

Particular	National Insurance	IIM Rohtak
Tuition Fees	INR 11 Lakh	INR 17.7 Lacs to INR 18.9 lakh
Overall Shiksha Rating	4.4/5	4.3/5
Seat Intake	180	-

NOTE: The above-mentioned fees are taken from their respective official sources. They are still subject to change and, hence, are indicative.

The National Insurance Academy PGDM course is a two-year full-time programme, divided into four semesters. Both semesters have a comprehensive syllabus containing theoretical and practical knowledge. Furthermore, candidates are advised to prepare for the CAT/MAT or any other management entrance exam syllabi for thorough preparation, which will equip them for academic as well as professional challenges after they graduate.

General Insurance emerged as the top recruiting sector with 54.50% of the batch placed in it. This was followed by the Insurance Brokers sector with 20% of the PGDM batch placed. The table below illustrates the sector-wise distribution of National Insurance Academy Pune placements 2024 for PGDM:

The key highlights of National Insurance Academy placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Particular	PGDM Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement rate	100%
Highest package	INR 22 LPA
Average package	INR 12.30 LPA
Median package	INR 11.70 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 16.05 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 14.10 LPA
Top 75% average package	INR 13.18 LPA
Total recruiters	29
New recruiters	11
PPOs received	57

CPCU exam cost is included in the college fee. So it is paid by college. Age is not a criteria during placement in NIA by private companies. At the time of Joining the allowed maximum age limit for General & NC-OBC is 26, for SC& ST it is 28 years. Work experience is a criteria looking by companies mostly by IT sector. But more than 4 years is not appropriate.

The highest package grabbed by the PGDM batch 2022-24 was INR 22 LPA. There are no past years' records for comparison. Refer to the table below to know the NIA Pune's highest package 2024:

Particular	PGDM Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 22 LPA

National Insurance Academy (NIA) is an AICTE-approved private business school and is ranked 4th among NIRF-ranked colleges in Pune. It offers programs like PGDM and Ph.D. across several streams, such as insurance, general management, and IT. Apart from that, NIA also offers Diploma and Certificate courses in insurance. Referring to your query, according to the code of conduct guidelines of NIA, students are advised to be in proper dress on campus, which is usually a formal business suit with a tie. Casuals are not allowed on campus and you need to wear formal business suits during academic activities.