Thiagarajar School of Management
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 

  • A+ NAAC accredited
  • Private Institute
  • Estd. 1962

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
 at 
TSM 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

12.00 Lakh
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

8.50 Lakh

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Type of University

Private,Autonomous
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
12.00 Lakh
20,000
12.20 Lakh
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Highlights

  • At the end of the first year, students are required to undergo an internship for 6-8 weeks duration in an organization, working on a project relating to any functional area.
  • Offers specializations in Marketing / Finance / Operations / Analytics / Human Resources
  • The course is Two years Residential Program.
  • The programme comprises of 6 trimesters equally spread over the 2 years, with each trimester of approximately 12 weeks duration.
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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.3
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
Money Review IconValue for Money4.4
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The top recruiting companies are ICICI Bank, Federal Bank, Nestle, Cocacola, Jaro etc.
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2018
Offered by Thiagarajar School of Management
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It is the best college for placements.
Placements: The highest package was 23 LPA and the lowest was 5 LPA which is good for me. In our batch, there were a total of 450 students out of which around 300 students got placed. About 80% of the students from our course got placed. Many big companies visited the college.
Infrastructure: All facilities available in the hostel were good, and the food served in the mess had good taste. Sports and games were also available. There was good infrastructure and a big ground. In our college, the hostel was very close to the college. Wi-Fi is there in every class. Our campus provides facilities like computer labs, Dell systems, iOS lab, library, canteen, playground, etc.
Faculty: The teaching staff was best with a good attitude. They were the best teachers for my course. Semester exams are somewhat difficult, but if you study nicely, you can score good marks. The course curriculum was relevant. They assigned us project work to make us more efficient for our industry.
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025Read More
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2018
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4.2
4Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Excellent Stay! Clean, Cozy, Friendly Staff. Good Amenities, Highly Recommended.
Placements: As it is a trimester system, students are eligible to sit for placements starting from the 4th semester without any arrears. More than 35 companies visit the college, offering an average salary of ₹4.5 L per annum, with many opportunities in marketing roles.
Infrastructure: The girls' and boys' hostels are kept clean and tidy for our use. We have a maid for laundry, so students need not worry about it. It's a pure vegetarian campus, and the mess, Annapoorna, treats us well with breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner, all prepared with healthy foods. The boys' hostel is equipped with a lift, and the restrooms have water heaters for our convenience. It's a residential college, and everyone is expected to stay on campus. Hostel Fee: ₹50,000 per year.
Faculty: I chose the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) because the faculty are well-experienced, coming from IITs and IIMs. We follow a trimester pattern in our college, and the faculty train us well, drawing on their corporate experience to help us work in teams and engage with one another. Each faculty member has a unique teaching style, and they are highly appreciated. Class Size: 60, Course Fees: ₹480,000 per year.
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2018
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4.6
5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
The college is very good.
Placements: As it is a trimester system, students are eligible to sit for placements from the 4th semester without any arrears. More than 35 companies visit the college, offering an average salary of Rs. 4.5 L per annum. Many companies come for marketing roles.
Infrastructure: The girls' and boys' hostels are clean and tidy for all our needs. We have a maid for laundry, so students need not worry about it. It's a pure vegetarian campus, and the mess Annapoorna provides us with breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner with all healthy foods. The boys' hostel has a lift, and the restrooms have water heaters for our use. It’s a residential college, and everyone must stay on campus.
Faculty: I chose the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The faculty are well-experienced and come from IITs and IIMs. We follow the trimester pattern in our college. The faculty train us well with corporate experience, working with us in teams and helping us mingle with each other. Each faculty member is unique in their teaching style and is highly appreciated.
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2024Read More
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2022
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3.8
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
The college has really good infrastructure.
Placements: 100% of students get placed every year, and all are well-reputed companies. Accenture was the highest recruiting company. Business analyst is the top paid and most offered role. 4.5 LPA is the lowest package, 12 LPA is the highest package, and 5 LPA is the average package offered. 100% of students got internships in Audi, Coca-Cola etc.
Infrastructure: We do have Wi-Fi inside the hostel. We have a library, good water resources, a good playground, and different places for each club and cell as well. Our campus is lush green. Study rooms, auditorium hall and all the classrooms have Wi-Fi support.
Faculty: All the teachers are PhD holders, and all are from various places. The course is curriculum relevant, and all the courses are well relevant to the subjects for placements. 50% is the pass percentage, and we have a trimester pattern. So, we need to write 6 exams each year.
Reviewed on 12 May 2022Read More
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2021
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Fully satisfied with college and placement.
Placements: More than 90% of students got placed last year. Top recruiters are City union bank, TCS. The highest package offered last year is 10.5 LPA. The average package is about 5-6 LPA. Data Analyst, Sales manager, Financial Analyst are the major roles offered. Everyone got internship last year.
Infrastructure: The campus is Wi-Fi enabled with the maximum speed of 20 MBPS. All classrooms and seminar halls are air conditioned. High quality projectors and teaching tools are used in the classroom. There is no issues with food. Vegetarian food is only allowed in the campus.
Faculty: All the teachers are well qualified and friendly. They are always open to clarify their doubts. The course curriculum was relevant and it makes us industry ready. The institute is always ready to adapt the new changes relevant to the industry and it helped a lot to get placed.
Other: I want to enhance my knowledge in management studies that's why I choose this course.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the difference between TSM PGDM and TSM MBA programmes?
A: 

TSM’s MBA programme is a Quality Management programme at par with those of AICTE approved B-schools across the country. It is approved by AICTE and affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU). TSM’s PGDM programme is a high-end Management programme benchmarked entirely on the best of B-schools of India. The programme is approved by AICTE and equivalence with MBA is certified by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). While the fee for PGDM is Rs 10 lakh, MBA aspirants need to pay Rs 9 Lacs as the total fee at TSM Madurai.

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Q:   Who were the top recruiters at TSM MBA placements?
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The leading corporate giants that were part of Thiagarajar School of Management placements in recent years are mentioned below:

Thiagarajar School of Management Placements: Top Recruiters
DeloitteKPMG
ExcideE&Y
Naukri.comTCS
Malabar Gold & DiamondsVirtusa
Nippon PaintBisleri
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Q:   Which MBA specialisations are offered at TSM Madurai?
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TSM Madurai offers a bouquet of electives from multiple streams, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Operations, Business Analytics and Systems. Candidates can choose the preferred area of specialisation. The B-school offers MBA and PGDM programme. The course admission is entrance-based. Shortlisted candidates have to go through the complete selection procedure as well.

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Q:   Which was the top domain during TSM MBA summer internships?
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Marketing was the top domain during SIP 2021-23 with 37% of offers received in it. This was followed by the Finance domain with a 27% offer percentage. The following table illustrates the domain-wise distribution of Thiagarajar School of Management summer internships 2021-23:

DomainPercentage of Offers (2021-23)
Marketing37%
Finance27%
HR17%
Operations14%
Analytics5%
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Average SalaryINR 8.50 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 16.42 Lakh
% Batch placed96
Highest International SalaryINR 21.95 Lakh
Lock IconTop Recruiters for TSM
Airtel
Asian Paints
Axis Bank
Berger Paints
BISLERI
Blue Star
GODREJ
HDB Financial
HDFC Life
HONEYWELL
Hyundai
ICICI Prudential
ICRA
Kotak Bank
Marico
MRF
Naukri Com
Nestle
Oyo Rooms
Vivo Mobile
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Entry Requirements

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Important Dates

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TANCET
CMAT
Oct 17 - Nov 18, 2025
CMAT 2026 registration and application process
Jul 10 - Dec 5, 2025
XAT 2026 Exam registration
Oct 23 - Dec 7, 2025
MAT PBT Registration 2025 (Dec )

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Students also asked

Q:   What is the seat intake for MBA at Thiagarajar School of Management?
A: 

Thiagarajar School of Management offers 120 seats for MBA, out of which 60 seats are filled through direct admission and 60 seats are filled through TANCET counseling. The minimum eligibility for applying to the MBA programme is a graduate degree in any stream/program recognised by the UGC with a minimum of 50% for General and 45% for OBC/SC/ST.Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) is a private business school located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. TSM offers a 2-year MBA programme that prepares young men and women to take over the managerial reins of organizations by putting the knowledge they gained into practice.

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Q:   What is the selection criteria weightage for MBA course at Thiagarajar School of Management?
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TSM Madurai admissions are primarily entrance-based. The college offers MBA courses.  A total of 120 seats are available for this course. Candidates who are looking for MBA course admission must complete graduation in any stream with a 60% aggregate. Students can check the table below to know the detailed selection criteria:

Selection Criteria Weightagein %
CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT35
Academics20
PI20
GD10
Written Ability Test5
Extra/Co-Curricular activities5
Work experience 5
Total 100
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Q:   Are applications for admission to PGDM open at Thiagarajar School of Management?
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Yes, applications are open at Thiagarajar School of Managementfor PGDM courses. TSM Madurai courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores. Along with that, candidates must also fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the respective courses.

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Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at Thiagarajar School of Management?
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The cutoff list for MBA/PGDM at TSM Madurai is prepared as per the applicants scores in the accepted exams. As per the 2024 cutoff based on TANCET scores, the cutoff score stood was 386 for the General All-India category. Candidates who meet the cutoff mark become eligible for admission. 

Candidates can check out the below table for past two years' cutoff score:

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Answered 9 years ago

Mobiles are allowed inside the classroom, but have to be kept in Silent Mode. If noticed that it is being used, it will be taken away directly to the Dean. Thank you.

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T A SAIRAM

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 5 years ago

Hello Hemanth, Placements in Thaigarajar School of Management is so far good. The hostel facilities is comparatively excellent from other colleges. The total fee structure for PGDM is 8.67 lakhs for 2 years. Akila Narayanan Thaigarajar School of Management Campus Ambassador - MBA/PGDM www.tsm.ac.in/

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Akila Narayanan

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Answered 5 years ago

Hi, Placements are good in Thaigarajar School of Management. We get lot of companies and we bring in many new companies every year. The highest salary package offered is 13 lakhs per annum so far. 

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Akila Narayanan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 5 years ago

Hello, Placements in Thaigarajar School of Management is so far good. The college always brings in 10 new companies every year for placements. The highest package is 13 lakhs per annum so far in TSM. Akila Narayanan Thaigarajar School of Management Campus Ambassador - MBA/PGDM www.tsm.ac.in/admissio

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Akila Narayanan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 5 years ago

Hi, Yes, of course, the bike is allowed for all the students. All the Best. Already Admissions’20 has been started. Do Apply and get into TSM before the seats get filled up. Feel free to approach me for more information. Abdullah Salman M Campus Brand Ambassador - MBA/PGDM.

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Abdullah Salman

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 5 years ago

Hello, Hearty congratulations that you have shortlisted for GDPI at TSM, Madurai. There is no specific topic that will be asked in GDPI. Just be prepared with the latest business news and International affairs. Followed by WAT & PI. All the Best, Already Admissions’20 has been started. Do Apply and

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Abdullah Salman

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Answered 5 years ago

TSM offers PGDM and MBA programmes which are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and has been conferred autonomous status by the UGC and Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU). TSM has also got the candidacy status for

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MALLIKARJUNASWAMY S

Guide-Level 12

Answered 5 years ago

Hi, Every year cut-off changes, Still, we recommend you to score at least 65 percentile, as there are other 2 rounds like GDPI and many other factors like your achievements and work-ex is taken into consideration. 

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