PG Diploma in Management and Entrepreneurship (PGDME) at Jadavpur University (JU)

If you are looking at PG Diploma in Management and Entrepreneurship (PGDME), Jadavpur University (JU) in Kolkata runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹1.5 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.5 lakh 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.

Jadavpur University (JU) is a other institute, founded in 1955. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jadavpur University (JU) — 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 Jadavpur University (JU) for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Jadavpur University (JU) before you pay anything.

To be considered for PG Diploma in Management and Entrepreneurship (PGDME), you usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through GATE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Jadavpur University (JU)'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 GATE and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Jadavpur University (JU) on its website (jadavpuruniversity.in) 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 ₹11 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.4 crore at Jadavpur University (JU). 830 students were placed that year. 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.

Jadavpur University (JU) runs 2 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• PG Diploma in Counselling and Stress Management

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 ₹1.5 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 Jadavpur University (JU) compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Kolkata?