Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] for Working Professionals

IMDR Pune offers a 2-year PGDM for Working Professionals (PGDM-WP), an AICTE-approved management diploma with weekend and evening classes designed for full-time employees. The programme accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, MH-CET, and GMAT scores and requires at least one year of work experience. Total fees are INR 6,00,000 over two years.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Behavioral Event Interviews expected July 2026. Session commences August 2026.

IMDR PGDM Working Professionals Fees 2026

• Fees are as per the official IMDR fee schedule for the 2026-28 batch.
• Classes are held on weekends and evenings to accommodate working schedules.

IMDR PGDM Working Professionals Admission 2026

• Minimum one year of full-time work experience is mandatory for this programme.
• Work experience certificate must be submitted with the application at imdr.edu.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) from a recognised university.
• Minimum one year of full-time work experience in any sector is mandatory.
• Valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, MH-CET, or GMAT for the current admission cycle.

Admission Process

• Submit the online application at imdr.edu with the entrance exam scorecard and work experience certificate.
• Eligible candidates are shortlisted for a Behavioral Event Interview (BEI).
• Final selection is based on academic record, entrance exam score, work experience, and BEI performance.
• Pay the first-year fee to confirm the admission offer.
• Attend orientation and commence weekend and evening classes as per the official schedule.

✓ Opt for this if

• You are a working professional in Pune wanting an AICTE-approved PGDM without quitting your job.
• Weekend and evening scheduling fits your current work commitments.
• One year of work experience makes you eligible and gives your candidacy an edge.
• INR 6,00,000 spread over two years is manageable with a working income.

✗ Skip if

• You are a fresher without any work experience to meet the eligibility requirement.
• You want a residential full-time MBA with dedicated placement support and campus networking.
• You need a formal university MBA degree rather than a PGDM diploma qualification.
• You cannot commit to weekend classes consistently over two years alongside a job.

IMDR PGDM Working Professionals Scholarships 2026

• Apply to government scholarship portals before annual deadlines each year.
• Check with the IMDR office for any institute-level merit grants for working professionals.

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IMDR PGDM Working Professionals FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between the IMDR PGDM and PGDM for Working Professionals?

Ans. Both programmes at IMDR Pune carry the same AICTE-approved PGDM qualification and are recognised by AIU as MBA-equivalent. The key difference is the delivery format. The regular PGDM is a full-time campus programme with weekday classes, while the PGDM for Working Professionals is structured around weekend and evening sessions to allow candidates to continue employment during the programme. The Working Professionals variant also requires a minimum of one year of work experience, which is not mandatory for the regular PGDM.

Ques. How many days per week are classes held for the IMDR PGDM-WP?

Ans. The IMDR PGDM for Working Professionals is designed around weekend and evening classes to allow participants to maintain their current employment. The specific class schedule, including the days, timings, and campus attendance requirements, is communicated by IMDR at the time of admission. Candidates are advised to contact the IMDR admissions office at imdr.edu to confirm the current class schedule and any changes for the 2026-28 batch before making a final commitment to the programme.

Ques. What work experience is required for the IMDR PGDM Working Professionals programme?

Ans. A minimum of one year of full-time work experience in any sector is required to be eligible for the IMDR PGDM for Working Professionals. Part-time or freelance experience is generally not counted as qualifying work experience. A work experience certificate from the employer must be submitted with the application to imdr.edu. Candidates with more experience typically have stronger candidacy in the Behavioral Event Interview, where work-based competency examples are central to the evaluation process.

Ques. What are the total fees for the IMDR PGDM for Working Professionals?

Ans. The total fees for the 2-year IMDR PGDM for Working Professionals are INR 6,00,000, structured as INR 3,00,000 per year. Fees are as per the official IMDR fee schedule for the 2026-28 batch. Since working professionals continue drawing a salary during the programme, the annual fee outlay can often be managed from current earnings. Instalment payment options may be available and candidates should confirm the payment schedule directly with the IMDR admissions office at the time of offer.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for the IMDR PGDM Working Professionals admission?

Ans. IMDR Pune accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, MH-CET, and GMAT scores for the PGDM for Working Professionals programme. The shortlisting process considers both the entrance exam score and the candidate’s academic record, while work experience is also factored in during the Behavioral Event Interview stage. The programme’s acceptance of a wide range of exam scores, including MAT and ATMA, makes it accessible to working professionals who may not have recently appeared for CAT or XAT.

Ques. What is the admission timeline for the IMDR PGDM Working Professionals 2026?

Ans. The IMDR PGDM-WP application window for the 2026-28 batch closed on June 30, 2026. The admission process follows the same calendar as the regular PGDM, with key exams including XAT on January 4, CMAT on January 25, and MAH-MBA-CET in April and May 2026. Behavioral Event Interviews are expected in July 2026, and the academic session is scheduled to begin in August 2026. Candidates should monitor the official IMDR website at imdr.edu for updates on interview dates and offer releases.