Madurai

Tata-Dhan Academy is recognised institute in development management studies. That represents Tier 2 college type due to its specialty. TDA itself was started in 2006 and currently they are offering a 2 year Post Graduate Diploma in Development Management. The academy has placement above 90% and average package ranging between INR 4.5 to 6 Lacs per annum. This shows its tremendous connection with the field, as evident by 200+ recruitment partners, and 1500plus alumni network. Hence, a curriculum of TDA is inclined toward training and developing the student's skills that can be applied, and the student body of this institution is a proof of its diversified population. Its location in Madurai provides the opportunity of both rural and urban development exposure.

For admission to Tata-Dhan Academy (TDA, Madurai), applicants must submit the following documents: Certificate of passing 10th & 12th class with 90% & 85 % respectively, Bachelor degree pass certificate & mark-sheet having minimum 50 % marks, Valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score card, Work experience certificate if any, Identity proof in the form of Aadhaar/ PAN card, Income certificate to avail scholarship, Disability certificate if any, Transfer certificate, Migration certificate and five passport size photographs. Also, for the course there is an online application form which will cost between INR 500-1000 and an entrance exam hall ticket.

Like most other centres of Tata-Dhan Academy, the one in Madurai too has claimed very high placement statistics. Every year more than 95% of students securing Post Graduate Diploma in Development Management and Community Health Management pass out with placements. Major recruiting agencies are Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Child In Need Institute, DHAN Foundation, etc.

Average salary: INR 4.5-6 Lacs per annum. The highest salary: INR 10 Lacs per annum. Placement partners: 200+ organizations. Alumni network: 1,500+ professionals. Batch size: 60-80 students. Placement process: 3-4 months. Campus recruitment: 80-90% success rate. Sector-wise placement: Of them, 60% are funded by international NGOs, 20% are funded by government and the remaining 20% from private sectors.