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The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at XIME is a two-year full-time, residential AICTE-approved management program.
The XIME PGDM is designed to build industry-ready leaders with real-world academic knowledge and to hone your skills through hands-on experience with case studies, simulations, internships, and experiential learning. Our students develop a strong foundation across core management domains, Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Analytics, complemented by additional leadership and decision-making skills with content such as Leadership in Action, Managerial Effectiveness, Learning Circle, Contemporary Business Environment, Business, Government & Society, and ESG. These courses help students understand how businesses function, how the domains are interlocked, strengthen their thought process, managerial judgment & decision-making, and build the holistic perspectives required in modern organisations in a global workspace.
The program prepares students for high-impact careers with a blend of academic rigour, corporate exposure, and personal development. Internships, live projects, mentoring, student clubs, engagement activities and industry interactions create a vibrant learning ecosystem that mirrors real business environments. The XIME campuses are a melting pot of students from diverse cultures. With such a driven peer group, strong placement outcomes, and a 30-year legacy of alumni across leading companies in India and abroad, the PGDM at XIME equips students with the skills, confidence, and global mindset needed to succeed in today’s competitive, agile, and evolving world of business.
Students engage with real cases from Harvard Business Impact & leading industries in India to review and analyse real business dilemmas, sharpening problem-solving, analytical thinking, strategic reasoning, leadership skills, decision-making, and solutioning.
Through Harvard Business Impact simulations developed by leading global business schools, students take on executive roles and make strategic decisions under real-world constraints.
Students learn to apply concepts learnt in class to short-term corporate and functional projects, helping turn theoretical learning and data into tangible, actionable business insights.
SIP – Eight-week on-site industry immersion for practical business exposure.
SUPA – Social impact internship with NGOs and social enterprises, fostering values-based leadership
International learner exchange programmes help students grasp global work culture, value systems and lifestyle. Global educational tours broaden students' exposure and provide access to diverse industries and practices, helping develop cross-cultural management skills.
Periodic live interactions and sessions with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and senior executives to facilitate connections with global work trends and industry practices.
XIME provides students with powerful digital resources—from global business databases and analytics tools to research journals and writing platforms—enabling hands-on learning, insightful analysis, and confident professional communication.
Programme Educational Objectives outline the long-term professional goals of the PGDM programme, highlighting the competencies, values, and leadership qualities graduates are expected to demonstrate in their careers through responsible decision-making, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.
| Term | Duration |
|---|---|
| Pre-Term | Induction |
| Term - 1 | July - Sep |
| Term - 2 | Oct - Dec |
| Term - 3 | Jan - April |
| Term - 4 | July - Sep |
| Term - 5 | Oct - Dec |
| Term - 6 | Jan - March |
| Convocation | Mid April |
| Summer Internship Project (SIP) | May - June |
| Socially Useful Productive Activities (SUPA) | January |
Programme Outcomes describe the capabilities and professional competencies that PGDM students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the programme, enabling them to apply management knowledge, analytical thinking, and leadership skills in diverse business contexts.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is XIME’s flagship two-year, full-time, AICTE-approved residential management programme designed to prepare students for leadership roles in business, industry, and entrepreneurship.
The PGDM programme is offered across three XIME campuses: Bangalore (main campus) Kochi and Chennai.
PGDM Entrance
XIME admits around 540 PGDM students across its three campuses: Bangalore with 240, Kochi with 150 and Chennai with 150 seats.
The PGDM programme in all campuses is AICTE-approved and follows a trimester system.
The programme blends academic rigour, experiential learning, and ethical leadership, guided by XIME’s Knowing–Doing–Being philosophy — learning with clarity, acting with confidence, and leading with conscience.
While both PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) and MBA (Master of Business Administration) are postgraduate management programmes, the key difference lies in their governing bodies and curriculum flexibility.
PGDM programmes, like those at XIME, are approved by AICTE and delivered by autonomous institutions, allowing regular curriculum updates to match industry trends and emerging technologies.
MBA degrees are awarded by universities and often follow a standardised syllabus.
In terms of recognition and career value, a PGDM from a reputed, AICTE-approved institution like XIME is equivalent to an MBA for employment, higher studies, and international recognition.
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year students may also apply, provided they submit proof of passing the degree examination before the stipulated deadline.
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XIME accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, and for specific campuses: KMAT (Kochi), TANCET (Chennai)
Applications must be submitted online only at admissions.xime.org.
General Informtion
Yes. The PGDM is a fully residential programme, with separate hostels for men and women.
The PGDM programme fee at XIME Bangalore is ₹12,90,000, whereas at the Kochi and Chennai campuses, it is ₹9,90,000. Click here to view details
The fee covers admission, tuition, library, computer centre, textbooks, programme materials, examination, diploma, and co-curricular activities.
| Campus | Programme Fee | Payment Schedule |
| Bangalore | Rs. 12,90,000 | 6 Instalments |
| Kochi & Chennai | Rs. 9,90,000 | 6 Instalments |
Hostel Caution Deposit: ₹10,000 (Refundable), Hostel fees range from ₹12,000–₹16,000 per month (for 10 months per year). This includes lodging, boarding (mess), and other overhead charges such as electricity, water, housekeeping, and basic maintenance.
General caution deposit: ₹25,000, Hostel deposit: ₹10,000
Yes. XIME offers merit and need-based scholarships, including: Prof. J. Philip Scholarship, President’s Merit & Means Scholarship, Fr. E. Abraham Scholarship, P.C. Cyriac Scholarship (Chennai), Dr. J. Alexander Scholarship (Kochi).
Yes. Students can avail education loans from any nationalized or private bank as XIME’s programmes are AICTE-approved and widely recognized by financial institutions across India.
It is a two-year, six-trimester programme following the trimester system.
The programme carries 110 credits, comprising: Core Courses: 65, Electives: 38, Internships (SIP + SUPA): 7.
Students can specialise in:
Specialisation begins in Year 2 (Term 4) after completing foundational courses in Year 1.
Electives reflect industry trends and include courses like: Digital Marketing, Investment Analysis, Talent Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Business Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Design Thinking.
Yes.SIP (Summer Internship Programme): 8 weeks – 5 credits, SUPA (Socially Useful and Productive Activity): 3 weeks – 2 credits
Pedagogy
Through continuous assessment — quizzes, mid-terms, assignments, presentations, projects, and end-term exams.
End-term exams carry up to 40% weightage, with the rest based on continuous evaluation.
XIME follows an 8-point grading scale (A+ to F).
A minimum standard in academic performance is required to qualify for the Diploma. A minimum CGPA of 4.5 is required for promotion from the first to the second year. A CGPA of 5 (B average) is required at the end of the second year to be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Management
100% attendance in each course is expected of every student. Absence on account of sickness, accidents, bereavement, or officially assigned work is permitted. However, such absence in a course should not exceed 15% of the total number of classes.CGPA ≥ 4.5 for promotion to Year 2 and CGPA ≥ 5.0 for the award of the diploma.
We provide academic advising, technical support, career counseling, and access to an online library to support your learning.
Career guidance, mock interviews, résumé-building workshops, industry mentoring, and pre-placement training.
Smart classrooms, Wi-Fi, libraries with 70,000+ titles, Bloomberg Terminals, analytics labs, gym, medical room, and sports facilities
Students engage in 15+ clubs and committees, such as HRuday (HR Club), MarkXIME (Marketing Club), Finitiative (Finance Club), XOPS (Operations Club), and Empresario (Entrepreneurship Club).
Yes. XIME offers student exchange programmes with partner universities such as:
Yes. Each campus offers professional counselling and has medical partnerships with reputed hospitals.
