Full Time Programme

post graduate diploma in management

Jack of all trades. Masters of all! This unique PGDM course aims to create a future-ready workforce equipped with global perspectives to take on the business challenges of tomorrow.

Present Intake: 60
Program started in 2009

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programme overview

programme mission

  • Contribute to Management knowledge through application oriented, technology embedded education & research
  • Develop responsible management graduates, with risk managing abilities, through ethics-based education.
  • Promote the culture of global oriented, critical, innovative thinking, and social entrepreneurship.
  • Forge meaningful partnerships with Corporates, academia, regulatory bodies, & social sectors, based on consultancy and collaborative research.
  • Promote a culture of academic excellence benchmarked against the best institutions, domestically & internationally, through continuous interaction with Alumni.

programme usp

  • One of the major distinguishing features of the 2-year Programme is the unique AAA learning approach which emphasizes on the "Acquisition, Application and Assimilation of knowledge" with a deep focus on the Global Citizen Leadership (GCL) programme.
  • To further enhance the industry readiness of students, Assessment Centre & Development Centre (ACDC) is conducted.
  • The process provides holistic developmental feedback to candidates to improve their communication and other important skills such as leadership qualities, innovative and critical thinking, global perspectives and an appreciation of an individual’s role in organization and society.

programme educational objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO 1. To enhance students’ knowledge and provide them with skills that make them employable and hence successful in their professional careers
  • PEO 2. To equip the students with communication and teamwork skills that meet the needs of industry and academia.
  • PEO 3. To develop leadership competencies in students that have the ability to provide them with long-lasting competitive spirit and overall satisfaction as individuals.
  • PEO 4. To promote awareness among student graduates of socially relevant issues and introduce them to the topic of professional ethics in workplace.
  • PEO 5. To develop self-learning ability in students by inculcating the philosophy of continuous learning, that helps them in developing innovative skills and contribute to creation of new knowledge for the benefit of the society at large.

programme outcomes (POs) for PGDM

  • PO1 - Leadership
  • PO2 - Innovation
  • PO3 - Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • PO4 - Communication Skills
  • PO5 - Global Perspective
  • PO6 - Role of Self in Organization and Society

Programme Faculty

Dr. Madhavi Lokhande

Dean & Professor

Dr. Savitha G R

Professor

Dr. Jyoti Joshi Pant

Associate Professor

Prof. Supriya Singh Gautam

Asst. Professor

Dr. Preetha Chandran

Prof. Finance

Dr. Sivakanth Setty A

Associate Prof. Marketing

Prof. Radhika Uttam

Assistant Prof-Finance

Dr. Madhan Kumar

Assistant Prof. Marketing & Research

class profile 2020-22 batch

The programme draws in students from diverse cultural, personal and professional backgrounds, across India.

programme structure


Programme Structure

career opportunities

On successful completion of the PGDM course in Bangalore, students leave as confident managers with a practical mindset, able to think out-of-the-box and identify resourceful solutions to the problems faced in the corporate world, rooted in a deep understanding of business and appreciation of their impact on the triple bottom line (people, planet and profits).

Finance

Finance

  • Business analyst-SSE
  • Deputy Manager - II
  • Wealth Manager
  • Financial Consultant
  • Business Analyst

HR

HR

  • Management Trainee
  • EAISDLY
  • HR Talent Acquisition

Marketing

Marketing

  • Education Associate
  • GBS - BA
  • Wealth Manager
  • Area Sales Manager - Marketing Manager
  • Cluster manager - Operations
  • Regional Marketing Manager
  • COE - Research Analytics
  • Business Development Manager

Operations

Operations

  • Business analyst-SSE
  • Associate Consultant
  • EAISDLY
  • Assistant Manager - Financial Analysis & Operations

placement stats

The placements at WeSchool had an excellent response from companies, not only in terms of the number of job profiles but also the diversity in roles and attractive packages. A total of 358 companies visited the campus out of which 227 were new companies.



Domestic

Average Domestic Salary

₹10.36 lakhs p.a.

Average Salary

***on going placements for 2022-24 batch.

Highest Domestic Salary

₹14.64 lakhs p.a.

Highest Salary

Domestic

Average Domestic Salary

₹9.40 lakhs p.a.

Average Salary

Highest Domestic Salary

₹16.00 lakhs p.a.

Highest Salary

recruiters

Unlike most academic institutes, we do not leave our students alone to find a living for themselves, upon the completion of their course. Which is why, we have partnered with key recruiters by inviting corporate/industry experts, to choose from the best talents that we create in our classrooms.

Disclaimer: Representation / Use of any third-party trade marks including logos herein is merely to indicate that these companies were at the WeSchool Campus for the Student recruitment process.

admission and fees

WeSchool intends to give more than what it takes, in order to offer a brighter future to our students. We try rising above the assured ROI which is just numbers, by adding value and making our students competitive enough to face real challenges in the dynamic business world.

Tuition Fees and Other
tuition fees & other
₹7,00,000/- p.a* *Subject to change
Library Deposit
library deposit
₹4,000/- (refundable)
Hostel Fees
hostel fees
₹1,25,400/- p.a. Plus a deposit of ₹10,000/- (refundable)

Please Note

  • *Hostel accommodation is mandatory for the students of Bengaluru Campus.

TFW Scheme

Seats, up to Maximum 5 percent of sanctioned intake per course are available under TFW Scheme.

Candidate's parent's annual income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 8.00 Lakh. This should be supported by the Income Certificate issued by the Tehsildar office and valid till March 2025,.

The Waiver is limited to the Tuition Fee only

All other fees except tuition fee shall be paid by the beneficiary.

The Candidates admitted under this scheme shall not be allowed to change the course/campus at any stage under any circumstances.

course eligibility

A minimum 50% in graduation, which must be completed by June 2025.

Should have taken CAT (2024) conducted by the IIMs for the year specified in the advertisement (IIMS have no role in the Welingkar admission process) and /or/ XAT (2025) / and / or ATMA (Dec (2024 ) and/or Feb (2025) and / or CMAT (2025) and / or GMAT (2022 onwards).

selection process

WeSchool's Unique Profile based selection process assigns significant value to academic performances, work experience, Group Activity, Personal Interview along with the written test scores.

Important dates

Phase 1.

  • Start of Application Form - 14th Nov, 2022
  • Last date of Application Form - 15th Jan, 2023
  • GA/PI Shortlist List - End of Jan, 2023 (Basis CAT /XAT Result / Profile based calls).
  • GA/PI (Offline) - 2nd Feb to 15th Feb 2023
  • Phase 1 Merit List - March 2023 (CAT/XAT)

Phase 2.

  • Start of Application Form - 16th Feb, 2023
  • Last date of Application Form – 31st March, 2023. (depends on CMAT)
  • GA/PI Shortlist List - April, 2023 (Basis ATMA /CMAT/GMAT).
  • GA/PI (Offline) - 18th April 2023 to 30th April 2023.
  • Phase 2 Merit List - May 2023 (ATMA /CMAT/GMAT)

Entrance Exam Test cut off for PGDM 2024-26 batch

Shortlisting Criteria for Online Selection Process - General Merit List
Mumbai Campus
Program/ Campus CAT 2023 / XAT 2024 /
GMAT (2021 onwards)
Percentile
ATMA 2024/ CMAT 2024 Percentile
PGDM, PGDM E-Business, PGDM Research & Business Analytics 80 85
PGDM Retail, PGDM Media and Entertainment and PGDM Business Design 75 80
PGDM – Healthcare Management 70%ile across above entrance tests, irrespective of any graduation degree background
PGDM – Rural Management 70%ile across above entrance tests, irrespective of any graduation degree background
Bengaluru Campus
Program/ Campus CAT 2023 / XAT 2024 /
GMAT (2021 onwards)
Percentile
ATMA 2024/ CMAT 2024 Percentile
PGDM, PGDM E-Business, PGDM Research & Business Analytics 75 80
PGDM - Business Design & Innovation 70%ile across above entrance tests, irrespective of any graduation degree background

Application Deadline: 18th March, 2022

(CMAT Aspirants can Apply Now and update their scores later)

    GDPI dates
  • GDPI Shortlist – March, 2021
  • GDPI Dates - March/April, 2021
    Online Selection Process will be based on two parameters:
  • Cut-off Percentile of the Entrance exams (as mentioned in the entrance test cutoff tab)
  • Profile based shortlist for students awaiting CMAT Test Results.
    (All candidates called on basis of profile, will be required to meet the required cut-off once the CMAT results are declared)

Selection Criteria

Weightage of parameters for final selection
1) Qualifying Entrance (CAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/ GMAT) 35%
2) Academics (10,12, Graduation) 15%
3) Interview (Pre-interview questionnaire, Interview) 45%
4) Extracurricular activities (Awards in sports, competitions at Degree college and above) etc. 5%

Note:- Qualifying test year and month wherever applicable is mentioned in the Entrance test cutoff.

Admissions

Admissions are based on merit only. No discrimination is made on basis of the state from which graduation certificate is obtained. There are no reservations for linguistic minorities either.

education loan

Student can avail education loans from -

Our sole purpose is to keep students focused on their goals, i.e. their career. To help them do so, we have partnered with a sound financial institution, to help students avail loans at reasonable rates.

student achievements

Year on year, our students do us proud and edify our belief in creating the leaders of tomorrow. Here are the achievements of our latest batch.

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FAQ's

What is PDGM?

Post Graduate Diploma in Management is a two-year business management program that caters to industry needs and allows management aspirants to develop suitable hard skills and soft skills to transform into industry-ready management professionals. WeSchool's PGDM offers a fine blend of general management and functional specializations offered in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations.

What is the duration of the PGDM Course?

The duration of the PGDM course is two years full-time.

Is PGDM equivalent to masters?

PGDM is a postgraduate diploma. It is equivalent to an MBA for all practical purposes.

What are PGDM course fees?

PGDM is a very popular course for students who desire to pursue their careers in the management field, and at Welingkar it costs ₹7,00,000 per annum as tuition fees & other, library deposit ₹4000 (refundable). For the academic year 2024-2025, the hostel fees are ₹1,45,000 per annum, along with a refundable deposit of ₹10,000

What is PGDM eligibility?

The eligibility criteria for the PGDM course is a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% in graduation. Also, students should have taken CAT (2024) conducted by the IIMs for the year specified in the advertisement, or/ XAT (2024), ATMA (Dec, 2024 and/or Feb, 2025), CMAT (2025), and GMAT (2022 Onwards).

What is the PGDM admission process?

WeSchool intends to give more than what it takes to offer a brighter future to the students. The admissions are based strictly on merit. No discrimination is made based on the state from which the graduation certificate is obtained. Also, there are no reservations for linguistic minorities either. WeSchool's Unique profile-based selection admission process allocates significant value to academic performances, work experience, group activity, personal interviews along with written test scores. We try to rise above the assured ROI which is just numbers, by adding value and making our students competitive enough to face real challenges, in the dynamic business world.

Entrance Exam required for admission to PGDM?

Yes, entrance exams are required for PGDM admissions such as CAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and XAT.

Career options after pursuing a PGDM?

PGDM is a widespread career choice among students, and the field opens up a plethora of career opportunities for students in various fields. Some of the most prevalent areas are Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR, and many more, as mentioned above.