A 12-month, AICTE-approved, part-time, modular programme specifically designed for professionals working in the development sector. The programme aims to significantly enhance the effectiveness of development organisations by building the management capacity of their staff. It covers functional management knowledge and skills tailored to the unique challenges and contexts of the development sector, including areas such as governance, public policy, and sustainability. The curriculum combines classroom sessions, fieldwork, and practical project work.

Course Duration: 12 months (part-time, modular structure).

PGPDM fee structure

The programme is subsidised since it is part of the social commitment of the institute and, therefore, affordable and feasible for working people.

I. Participants sponsored by corporates / international NGOs and high-income candidates:

₹ 3,00,000 (Three lakh only) + GST as applicable.

Payment terms: In advance – 2 options

• Full payment ₹ 3,00,000 + GST as applicable
• Term-wise payment: ₹ 1,00,000 + GST as applicable x 3 Terms

II. Participants from NGOs or those who are self-sponsored

₹1,50,000 + GST Payment options

Payment options:

• Full payment of ₹1,50,000 + GST
• Term-wise: ₹50,000 + GST per term (x 3 terms)
• Instalments: Six equal instalments of ₹.25,000 + GST before the start of every contact. First instalment required for admission confirmation. Post-dated cheques for the remaining 5 instalments to be submitted on reporting day.

III. Discount in fee

• A discount of ₹10,000 per candidate for two or more participants from the same NGO.