Compare DM and Executive MBA/PGDM: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
Executive MBA/PGDM is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 24.9 L vs ₹ 1.0 Cr for DM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 13.2 L.
DM admits via NEET SS, INI CET and 2 more; Executive MBA/PGDM admits via CAT, XAT and 7 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Executive MBA/PGDM leads on lower average fees (₹ 24.9 L). None of the compared parameters favour DM, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Median Salary
₹ 8.4 L - ₹ 34.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.5 K - ₹ 2.1 Cr
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.4 L
Average Fees
₹ 21.0 K - ₹ 49.5 L
Top Recruiters
For DM, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: NEET SS, INI CET, NEET, Neet PG. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For Executive MBA/PGDM, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, ATMA, GATE, SNAP, AIMA MAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
Executive MBA/PGDM has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹21,000 – ₹49,50,040) than DM (₹1,500 – ₹2,06,69,600).
The most common duration shown is 3 years for DM and 2 years for Executive MBA/PGDM.