PGD (Postgraduate Diploma) - Course, Admission, Syllabus, Salary, Scope

Abbreviation

PGD

Full Form

Postgraduate Diploma

Eligibility

Undergraduate Diploma, Undergraduate Degree

Duration

One year to Two years

Fee

Rs. 50,000- Rs. 12,00,000

Course Type

Postgraduate

Career Opportunities

Depending on the specialisation, candidates can opt for various roles such as teacher, accountant, web designer, web developer, content writer, and numerous others.

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

PGD in Management

• Candidates must have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

• Should have qualified for the entrance examination.

PGD in Computer Application

• Candidates should have obtained a bachelor's degree.

• Most universities do not have any age limit, but there are universities that have upper or lower age limits.

PGD in Hotel Management

• Candidates must have completed graduation from a recognized institute

PGD in Engineering

• Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar offers one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT). The eligibility criteria for this course is that candidates should have obtained a minimum of 55per cent marks in B.E. /B.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent in appropriate branches (50per cent marks for SC /ST).

• National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) offers two year Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE). To be eligible for this program, candidates must have obtained at least 60per cent marks in graduation along with a valid GATE score.

• Indian Maritime University, Mumbai Port Campus (IMU) offers Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering (PGDME). Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50per cent marks in the final year and 50per cent marks in the English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam in order to be eligible for admission.

PGD in Journalism

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor degree from any recognised university.

• Some institutes have age limits as well.

Specialization

Admission Process

PGD in Management

Admissions into the postgraduate diploma in management are done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination, academic record, group discussion, and personal interview.

PGD in Computer Application

Generally, admissions are conducted on the basis of merit of the graduation examination. But some institutes also conduct written examinations. In such cases, the admissions are conducted on the basis of performance in the entrance exam.

PGD in Hotel Management

Admissions into a postgraduate diploma in hotel management are done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination.

PGD in Engineering

Most often, institutes offer admission into the postgraduate diploma in engineering on the basis of qualifying marks. But there are some institutes that conduct entrance exams for admission. Every institute has its own admission process. Many institutes shortlist candidates on the basis of merit and then conduct interviews for final selection.

PGD in Journalism

There are some institutes that offer admission on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam, while at the same time, there are some institutes that offer admission on the basis of marks obtained at the graduation level.

Specialization

Entrance Exams

PGD in Management

CAT- Common Admission Test is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by IIMs. It is conducted every year. To appear for CAT, candidates should have passed graduation with a minimum of 50per cent marks.

GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Test is conducted for admission into management courses in various institutes across the world. GMAT scores are valid for a period of up to 5 years from the date of the examination.

XAT- Xavier Aptitude Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into XLRI, Jamshedpur, and many other participating institutes across the country.

CMAT - Common Management Admission Test is conducted every year by the National Testing Agency. More than 500 AICTE-approved B-schools accept CMAT scores to offer admission to management courses.

NMAT - It is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission into NMIMS and many other management institutes.

PGD in Computer Application

Jamia Millia Islamia conducts its own entrance exam known as JMI. Jamia Millia Islamia entrance exam is conducted for admission into the PGDCA course at the university. In order to be eligible for the entrance examination, candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in graduation.

Sardar Patel University conducts an entrance test for the PGDCA program. The admission into the course is conducted on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in graduation and their performance in the entrance examination in a ratio of 60:40. It should be noted that only those candidates who have completed graduation under the 10+2+3 pattern of this university or any recognised university.

Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata also conducts its own written test for admission into PGDCA courses. To be eligible for admission, A candidate must hold a graduate/postgraduate degree with a minimum of 10+2+4 years of formal education with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognized university/institute. Selection will be done on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination and candidate’s performance in the interview.

PGD in Engineering

CIPET JEE - It is conducted by Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) for admission into diploma engineering courses offered by various CIPET campuses. Candidates looking for admission are required to qualify the entrance examination. Only qualified candidates will be called to participate in the further rounds of admission.

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted by IITs for admission into postgraduate engineering courses. There are many institutes that accept GATE scores for admission into a postgraduate diploma in engineering such as NITIE. Candidates are required to have a valid GATE score to be eligible for admission into PGDIE programme.

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) also conducts its own entrance examination for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (PGDAMT).

PGD in Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication is one of the most prestigious institutes offering PGD in Journalism. It conducts its own entrance examination for admission into the postgraduate diploma courses.

Many other institutes such as Xavier University also conduct online entrance test which is followed by the personal interview round.

Programme

Specialization

PGD in Management

Marketing, International Business, Human Resource, Media Marketing & Communication, IT and Systems, and Operations

PGD in Computer Application

Students studying post-graduate diploma in computer science will be specialized in computer science but during the course, they will be able to learn how to develop software and handle computers

PGD in Hotel Management

Food Production Management, and Food and Beverage Management

PGD in Engineering

Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth System Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing Technology

PGD in Journalism

Sports Journalism, Graphic Journalism, Magazine Journalism, and Entertainment & Lifestyle Journalism

Specialization

Syllabus

PGD in Management

• Foundations of Management

• Finance

• Marketing Management

• Operations Management

• Management Information Systems

• Human Resource Management

• Organisational Behaviour

• Strategy

• Business Analytics

PGD in Computer Application

First Semester

• Foundations of Computer Programming

• Advanced Communication Skills

• Basic Financial Management

• Database Management Systems

• Operating System

Second Semester

• Object-oriented programming

• Software Engineering

• Computer Networks

• Data Structure

• Web Programming

PGD in Hotel Management

• Importance of controls in hotels

• The meaning of costs

• Food cost control

• Managing human resources

• Kitchen Operations Management

• Nutrition and food hygiene

PGD in Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering

• Technology and Innovation Management

• Business Communication

• Industrial Eng. & Productivity Management

• Quantitative Techniques for decision making

• Operations Management

• Managerial Economic

• Marketing Management

• Managerial Accounting

• Organizational Behavior

• Information Systems and Artificial Management

• Legal and Ethical Aspects of Business

• Sustainable Development for Business

The syllabus for each specialization differs.

PGD in Journalism

• Journalism ethics

• Personal curiosity

• Professional creativity

• Media management

• Advertising & PR and more

Specialization

Average Salary

PGD in Management

Rs. 3 - Rs. 15 LPA

PGD in Computer Application

Rs. 3 - Rs. 7 LPA

PGD in Hotel Management

Rs. 2 - Rs. 8 LPA

PGD in Engineering

Rs. 6 - Rs. 10 LPA

PGD in Journalism

Rs. 2 - Rs. 8 LPA

Specialization

Careers Opportunities

PGD in Management

HR Manager, Brand Manager, International Business Consultant, Quality Control Officer, and Operations Manager

PGD in Computer Application

Information Technology (IT) Manager, Business Development Manager, Head of IT & Infrastructure, Security Consultant, (Computing / Networking / Information Technology), Senior Analyst, Compensation, Information Technology (IT) Consultant, Software Developer, and Java Developer

PGD in Hotel Management

Restaurant Manager, and Food and Beverage Manager

PGD in Engineering

Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Industrial Engineer

PGD in Journalism

Journalist, News Anchor, News Editor, and Station Manager