MBA vs PGDM

MBA vs. PGDM – Key Differences

• Full Form
  • MBA: Master of Business Administration
  • PGDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Management.
• Qualification
  • MBA: Master’s degree from central-level universities
  • PGDM: Postgraduate diploma from autonomous institutes/B-schools
• Affiliation
  • MBA: Offered by universities, regulated by higher education authorities
  • PGDM: Offered by autonomous institutes, certified by AICTE, institute-specific curriculum
• Curriculum Flexibility
  • MBA: Limited flexibility
  • PGDM: Greater flexibility in curriculum design
• Duration
  • MBA: 2 years
  • PGDM: 1–2 years
• Admission Criteria
  • Both: Entrance Exam + Merit
• Global Recognition
  • MBA: Often recognized worldwide
  • PGDM: Varies based on the institute’s reputation.