Program Fee

₹ 20,000

The course fee for every PGDM specialization is 20,000 INR. It can be paid in two different instalments which will be around 10,000 INR. Also, the candidate should read the fee submission and payment guidelines carefully.

The complete fee payment is online and the registration charges are also levied from the student's side. The registration fee is around 300 INR. Visit the official website of the institution for more details.

Criteria of Eligibility

Graduation

The basic eligibility criteria of the course are graduation with at least 50% marks on average. Candidates are required to check the eligibility section for the PGDM course for which they are applying. Students from reserved categories will be provided with relaxation. For instance: an SC and ST student will get 5% relaxation.

There will be no minimum or maximum age bar for the application procedure. The admission will be provisional till the documents are not submitted along with the formalities done in the form of eligibility.

Duration of PGDM Course

Min 1 & Max 3 Years

When it comes to duration, candidates are asked to check the official IGNOU PGDM specialization. The complete duration of the course is 1 and 3 years with 2 and 6 semesters respectively. Candidates need to submit their project work and assignments in this course duration. The complete details related to the course duration are provided in the official prospectus of IGNOU PGDM. Students will get various types of flexibility in completing their respective courses and the program.

Admission Procedure

The complete admission guidelines are provided on the official IGNOU webpage which can be easily accessed using ignou.ac.in. There are various procedures for application to the PGDM course:

• -Registration
• -Creation of the password for login
• -Filling out the application form
• -Uploading necessary documents
• -Payment of fee
• -Downloading of duly filled application form and acknowledgement slip

Syllabus

The syllabus of the course matters the most and it depends on the specialization you have selected at the time of admission. Every specialization of PGDM provides a specific set of understanding, training and skills for a fulfilling career for the students. Students need to check the complete course structure using the official webpage of the varsity. The same will be provided in the admission brochure of PGDM. The syllabus may vary from one specialization to another. For instance: if you have taken admitted to PGDM in HR management, then your syllabus will revolve around various topics of HR training and employee management like strategies, planning and various tasks and projects an HR executive needs to execute. If you have selected Marketing management, then your syllabus will relate to various things like marketing and delivery of the products/services etc.

Placement

Placement is one of the most crucial things in a program. If you want to know the placement opportunities after a PGDM program, then we will let you know. Every PGDM specialization is good in its place. They provide specific skills to the students and prepare them for various career opportunities like marketing manager, HR trainee, Business Operations executive and so on. IGNOU has its own placement cell through which it provides best-in-class training to students on a large scale.

Mode of Instruction

The primary mode of instruction for all the specializations of PGDM is English only. Candidates are requested to check the official prospectus of the university for more details. All the IGNOU PGDM course contents and assignment guidelines are delivered in English language only. Students are requested to check the basic eligibility details and mode of payment, and course curriculum using the official website of the university. English is the preferred language in IGNOU PGDM programs as it is considered the universal language.

Printed Study Materials

Students will get printed study materials in all the PGDM specializations. Candidates are requested to check every book and note while receiving the bunch of study materials. The course contents of all the study materials are written in very good quality printing resources. The information is very good. That’s why IGNOU books and course materials are very popular among students of all courses and specializations.

Weekend Counseling Sessions

IGNOU also holds weekend counselling sessions for the students. On average, students of every course should attend at least 6-weekend counselling as these provide relevant information regarding the course. Candidates can also contact their respective regional centres for the schedule of counselling sessions. The same is uploaded on the IGNOU website.

Assignments

The assignment plays a very crucial role in the final assessment of IGNOU. It carries a total of 30% weightage. Assignments should be handwritten by the students as copied and duplicate assignment papers are summarily rejected by the IGNOU administration. For more details regarding IGNOU assignments, one can contact to IGNOU administration or visit its official website.

IGNOU Support Services

There are various types of other platforms of IGNOU through which the varsity provide its support services. The university follows the latest technology to facilitate students in a very better way. Some of them are Gyanvani, e-Gyankosh, and various types of TV channels.

Online Study Materials

The Indira Gandhi National Open University provide several types of online study materials to the candidates of PGDM specializations. The students who have taken admitted to the PGDM course in online mode will get top-quality course materials through IGNOU e-content and other platforms like the IGNOU webpage etc. Students can visit the IGNOU webpage for more details regarding IGNOU e-content.

Assessments

There are mainly two forms of assessment systems in IGNOU: Internal and external assessment. IGNOU students should check the website for their grade cards if released. a total of 70% of weightage is covered for the assessment through examination and about 30% of marks are carried by assignment papers.

Semester Examination

The semester examinations are very necessary to pass for every student of PGDM and other courses. There are two semesters in one year of the PGDM course. Every semester examination to pass in order to be eligible for the award of a degree. The complete details related to semester examinations are provided on the official webpage of the university. Candidates should know the course guidelines and other information using the official website of the university.