Answer (1)
Surbhi Dongare 11th Feb, 2018

Hi Abhinav,

The following points will clear your query:

  • MBA is Master of Business Administartion and PGDM is Post Graduation Diploma in Managament Studies.
  • MBA is a degree type course whereas PGDM is diploma.
  • MBA is offered by universities or institutes that are affiliated by universitity. PGDM is offered by colleges that are not affiliated by any university.
  • MBA is exam-oriented whereas PGDM is industry-oriented. MBA provides you theorotical knowledge whereas PGDM syllabus includes the knowledge which is required in industries. 
  • Examination of MBA are controlled by universities and that of PGDM are controlled by institutes.

Hope it helps. All the best!!! 

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