PGDM Eligibility

SP Jain Institute of Management accepts CAT score for offering admission to PGDM programme. As per the past year CAT percentile, the overall CAT percentile went down from 92 to 85 in 2023. Hence, aspirants with 95-96 percentile have a good chance of getting admission in PGDM programme. CAT sectional percentile was same in past three-years. It was 50 for each section. Hence, aspirants with 95-96 CAT percentile can get a call from the instiute.

The applicants are selected based on their profiles. They must also meet the qualifying scores in at least one of the entrance exams. The profiles are evaluated, and the applicants are sorted into two groups: Profile-based and Profile-cum-Score-based. Below is the selection parameters for PGDM:

• Academic background
• Work experience
• Entrance scores- CAT/ GMAT.
• Versatility and achievement

Candidates need to complete graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate to apply for PGDM programme. Aspirants awaiting final year results can also apply. Besides, aspirants must also pass any of the accepted Management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. for admission.

GIM Goa admission is based on national-level Management entrance exam scores and personal interview round. For BDA and IDA, candidates also need to appear for GIM Analytics Aptitude Test (GAAT) for objective assessment. Below is the selection criteria for PGDM programme:

Candidates applying for PGDM at AIMC must fulfil the eligibility criteria. Candidates must pass graduation with at least 50% aggregate to apply for PGDM programme. Aspirants in their final year of bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply (provided their aggregate marks up to the final year must be 50% or above), subject to meeting eligibility criteria and submitting proof.

The minimum eligibility to apply for PGDM course at MET Institute of PGDM is to pass graduation with 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved categories) from a recgonised Association of Indian Universities. 

The eligibility criteria for admissions at ISME Bangalore for the PGDM course is that candidate should have passed Bachelor’s/master’s degree from any recognised educational institution/university in any stream or equivalent or with minimum of with minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Other criterias include:

• Good performance in one of the Management Aptitude Tests.
• Work experience would be an important consideration for admission.

AIHM offers AICTE-approved, two-year PGDM programmes, i.e. equivalent to MBA. Candidates, who have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% (45% for candidates belonging to reserved category), are eligible to apply for the programme. Additionally, candidates must also have a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT. For candidates who have not appeared in these exams can also appear for the entrance exam conducted by the institute.

ODM Business School offers PGDM programme in two specialisations. Below are the eligibility & selection criteria for admission to PGDM programme: