PGDM full form is Post Graduate Diploma in Management which is a two-year programme offered by top management B-schools in India. PGDM courses are considered an alternative to an MBA and are looked upon with equality in the management industry. PGDM courses aim to cater to industry requirements and help students to acquire the necessary skills. The PGDM syllabus is also designed in a manner that incorporates market trends and changing needs. 

To be eligible for PGDM courses, candidates must make sure to complete their graduation with 55%. In order to secure admission to colleges offering PGDM courses, desirous students need to appear in entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and NMAT.

Candidates completing the PGDM courses are offered diplomas instead of degrees. PGDM courses are offered by AICTE-approved institutes/universities or autonomous B-schools. Whereas, institutes that are approved by UGC offer MBA degrees. Once graduated, candidates who have pursued PGDM courses can opt for job profiles such as Public Relation Officer, Content Developer, Editor, etc. The average salary range that a graduate with a PGDM course can earn ranges between INR 5 LPA to INR 15 LPA.