PGDM in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at INSD Pune

If you are looking at PGDM in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, INSD Pune in Pune runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹99,000 – ₹3.31 lakh (roughly ₹99,000 a year).

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.

INSD Pune is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at INSD Pune — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD 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 INSD Pune 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 UGD programmes at INSD Pune as a group.

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

To be considered for PGDM in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject, usually with around 50% marks.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check INSD Pune's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CAT, MAT and XAT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to INSD Pune on its website (insdindia.com) 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹3 lakh at INSD Pune. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

INSD Pune runs 21 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• UG Diploma in Animation Design
• UG Diploma in Jewellery Design
• Diploma in Textile Designing
• Diploma in Jewellery Designing
• UG Diploma in Graphic Design
• Diploma in Graphics Designing
• Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing
• Advanced Diploma in Animation Designing
• Diploma in Digital Markrting
• Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology
• Diploma in Interior Decoration & Styling
• UG Diploma in Fashion Design
• Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Designing
• UG Diploma in Textile Design
• Advance Diploma in Fashion Communication
• Advanced Diploma in Textile Designing
• Diploma in Fashion Communication
• UG Diploma in Interior Design
• Advanced Diploma in Graphics Designing
• Advanced Diploma in Interior Designing

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

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹99,000 – ₹3.31 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does INSD Pune compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Pune?