Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) at Indian Institute of Finance

If you are looking at Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM), Indian Institute of Finance runs it as a 11-month, full-time postgraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.65 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh.

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

Indian Institute of Finance is a private institute, founded in 1987. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Indian Institute of Finance — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Indian Institute of Finance for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at Indian Institute of Finance as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Indian Institute of Finance before you pay anything.

To be considered for Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM), you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at Indian Institute of Finance are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 50.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Indian Institute of Finance's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Indian Institute of Finance or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Indian Institute of Finance runs 3 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM)
• Executive Management of Business Finance (EMBF)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 11 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.65 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Indian Institute of Finance compare with other colleges offering PGD?