PGD in Supply Chain and Logistics Management at Usha Martin University

If you are looking at PGD in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Usha Martin University in Ranchi runs it as a 1-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹55,000, which works out to about ₹55,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

Usha Martin University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Usha Martin University — 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 operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Usha Martin University 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 Usha Martin University before you pay anything.

To be considered for PGD in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

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 Usha Martin University'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 Usha Martin University on its website (www.ushamartinuniversity.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 (2023) show a highest package of ₹10 lakh at Usha Martin University. 73 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.

Usha Martin University runs 4 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Post Graduate Diploma in IOT
• Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science
• PG Diploma in Tribal Law

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

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹55,000 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 Usha Martin University compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Ranchi?