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MBA / PGDM
Degree
A 2-year postgraduate management degree. It leads to management roles in finance, marketing, operations and consulting.
Who can join
A bachelor's degree in any stream, with minimum marks as per each institute.
Courses and options inside this path
- MBA
- PGDM
- Executive MBA for working professionals
Entrance exams and entry routes
What you can do after this
- Management trainee and business roles
- Consulting, finance and marketing careers
- Entrepreneurship
Next steps
- Read the CAT and MAH-CET notifications for dates.
- Work on aptitude and communication.
- Compare institutes on placement outcomes and fees.
Official links
Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is MBA / PGDM?
A 2-year postgraduate management degree. It leads to management roles in finance, marketing, operations and consulting.
Who can join MBA / PGDM?
A bachelor's degree in any stream, with minimum marks as per each institute.
Which exams or entry routes are used for MBA / PGDM?
CAT (IIMs and many others); MAH-CET MBA (Maharashtra). Always confirm dates and rules on the official website.
What can you do after MBA / PGDM?
Management trainee and business roles; Consulting, finance and marketing careers; Entrepreneurship.