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MBA/PGDM

Sure! Here’s a clear and concise write-up about MBA (Master of Business Administration) and PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management), which are two of the most popular postgraduate management programs in India and globally.

MBA vs. PGDM: An Overview

What is an MBA?

MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a postgraduate degree in business and management, offered by universities or colleges affiliated with universities. The curriculum is generally theory-focused with a strong academic foundation, while still incorporating practical learning through internships and case studies.

What is a PGDM?

PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) is a diploma course offered by autonomous institutes that are not affiliated with universities. However, top PGDM programs are highly respected and industry-aligned, often with more flexible and updated curricula.

Key Differences Between MBA and PGDM

Feature	MBA	PGDM
Award	Degree	Diploma
Offered By	Universities or affiliated colleges	Autonomous institutes
Curriculum	More academic and theoretical	More industry-oriented and practical
Recognition	Recognized globally as a degree	Recognized in India and abroad (if AIU equivalence granted)
Flexibility	Less curriculum flexibility	More flexibility and updated content
Top Institutes	FMS Delhi, JBIMS, SIMSREE	IIMs, XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI

CAREER PROSPECTS

Both MBA and PGDM graduates can pursue careers in:

Marketing
Finance
Human Resources
Operations
Business Analytics
Consulting
Entrepreneurship

Top Entrance Exams

CAT – For IIMs and top PGDM/MBA colleges.
XAT – For XLRI and other institutes.
GMAT – For global MBA/PGDM and some Indian B-schools.
NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, MAT – Other popular tests for Indian B-schools.

ABOUT ENTRANCE EXAM

PGDBA

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 180 MIN

NO OF SECTIONS – 4 SECTIONS (VERBAL ABILITY(15 QUES), LOGICAL REASONING(5 QUES), DATA INTERPRETATION AND DATA VISUALIZATION(5 QUES), QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE(25 QUES)

TOTAL QUESTION – 50 QUESTION

TOTAL MARKS – 150 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +3 FOR EVERY CORRECTIONS, -1 NEGATIVE MARKING, NO. OF MARKS FOR UNATTEMPTED QUESTION.

MICAT

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 135 MIN

NO OF SECTIONS – 3 SECTIONS

SECTION A: PSYCHOMETRIC TEST

SECTION B: DESCRIPTIVE TEST

SECTION C: WITH FOUR SUB SECTIONS

TOTAL QUESTION – 224 QUESTION

SECTION A: 150 (QUALIFIER ONLY)

SECTION B: 4

SECTION C: 70

MARKING SCHEME – ONLY FOR SECTION C

+1 FOR EACH CORRECT ANSWER

-0.25 FOR WRONG ANSWER

MAH – CET

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 150 MIN

NO OF SECTIONS – 4 SECTIONS

SECTION A: ABSTRACT REASONING- 25 QUES.

SECTION B: LOGICAL REASONING- 75 QUES.

SECTION C: VERBAL ABILITY AND READING COMPREHENSION- 50 QUES.

SECTION D: QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE- 50 QUES.

TOTAL QUESTION – 200 QUESTION

TOTAL MARKS – 200 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +1 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANSWER.

NO NEGATIVE MARKING.

XAT

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 180 MIN (170 MIN APTITUDE TEST, 10 MIN GK TEST)

NO OF SECTIONS – PART 1

VALR: 26 QUES.

DM: 21 QUES.

QA & D1: 28 QUES.

TOTAL QUESTION – 95 QUESTION

TOTAL MARKS – PART 1: 75 MARKS

PART 2: 20 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +1 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANSWER.

0.25 NEGATIVE MARKING.

SNAP

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

NO. OF ATTEMPTS – 3 ATTEMPTS (RESULT BASED ON BEST OF 3)

TEST DURATION – 60 MIN

NO OF SECTIONS – 3 SECTIONS

GENERAL ENGLISH- 15 QUES

ANALYTICAL & LOGICAL REASONING – 25 QUES

QUANTITATIVE, DATA INTERPRETATION & DATA SUFFICIENCY- 20 QUES.

TOTAL QUESTION – 60 QUESTION

TOTAL MARKS – 60 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +1 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANSWER.

0.25 NEGATIVE MARKING.

XGMT

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 120 MIN (SECTIONAL TIME LIMIT VARIES)

NO OF SECTIONS – 4 SECTIONS

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE.

VERBAL & LOGICAL REASONING.

DATA INTERPRETATION.

EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT AND GENERAL AWARENESS.

TOTAL QUESTION – 100 to 130 QUESTION

TOTAL MARKS – 300 to 360 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +3 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANSWER.

-1 NEGATIVE MARKING.

NO MARKS FOR UNATTEMTED QUESTION.

NMAT

EXAM MODE- ONLINE TEST FROM EXAM CENTRE (PREFERRED)

ONLINE TEST FROM HOME

TEST DURATION – 120 MIN (LANGUAGE SKILLS, LOGICAL REASONING, QUANTITAVE SKILLS)

NO OF SECTIONS – 3 SECTIONS

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS.

LOGICAL REASONING.

LANGUAGE SKILLS.

TOTAL QUESTION – 108 QUESTION (36 QUES EACH SECTION)

TOTAL MARKS – 360 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – ADAPTS TO YOUR ABILITY LEVEL.

NO NEGATIVE MARKING.

MAT

EXAM MODE- PAPER BASED (PBT) & COMPUTER BASED (CBT)

TEST DURATION – 120 MIN

NO OF SECTIONS – 5 SECTIONS

LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION.

DATA ANALYSIS & SUFFICIENCY.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS.

INTELLIGENCE & CRITICAL REASONING.

ECONOMIC & BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

TOTAL QUESTION – 150 QUESTION (30 QUES EACH SECTION)

TOTAL MARKS – 150 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +1 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANS.

-0.25 NEGATIVE MARKING.

NO MARKS FOR UNATTEMPTED QUESTION.

CAT

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 120 MIN (40 min each section)

NO. OF SLOTS – 3 SLOTS ON A SINGLE DAY.

NO OF SECTIONS – 3 SECTIONS

LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION.

DATA ANALYSIS & SUFFICIENCY.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS.

TOTAL QUESTION – 68 QUESTION

TOTAL MARKS – 204 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +3 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANS.

-1 NEGATIVE MARKING.

NO MARKS FOR UNATTEMPTED QUESTION.

CMAT

EXAM MODE- ONLINE

TEST DURATION – 180 MIN

NO OF SECTIONS – 5 SECTIONS

QUANTITATIVE TECHNOLOGY & DATA INTERPRETATION.

LOGICAL REASONING.

LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION.

GENERAL AWARENESS.

INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TOTAL QUESTION – 100 QUESTION (20 ques each section)

TOTAL MARKS – 400 MARKS

MARKING SCHEME – +4 FOR EVERY CORRECT ANS.

-1 NEGATIVE MARKING.

NO MARKS FOR UNATTEMPTED QUESTION.

Conclusion

Both MBA and PGDM are excellent options for building a career in management. The choice between the two should depend on factors like:

Your career goals
Preferred learning style (theoretical vs. practical)
Reputation of the institute
Accreditation and placement records

If you’re looking for flexibility and industry-oriented learning, PGDM from a reputed institute may suit you better. If you prefer a more structured and academically recognized degree, go for an MBA.