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Compare M.Arch and PGPM: 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.
PGPM graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 20.6 L vs ₹ 6.3 L for M.Arch).
M.Arch is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 8.2 L vs ₹ 49.9 L for PGPM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.5 L.
One year of average salary for M.Arch covers about 0.8× its average fees, compared with 0.4× for PGPM.
M.Arch admits via GATE, OJEE and 6 more; PGPM admits via CAT, GMAT and 8+ more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
M.Arch leads on lower average fees (₹ 8.2 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (0.8×). PGPM has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 20.6 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.8 L - ₹ 9.9 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.8 L - ₹ 20.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 9.6 K - ₹ 16.3 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 49.9 L
Top Recruiters
For M.Arch, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: GATE, OJEE, CEED, UGC NET, KCET, KIITEE, NATA, CPGET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For PGPM, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, MAH MBA CET, NMAT, CUET PG, CMAT, ATMA, AIMA MAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
PGPM shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹4,00,000 – ₹37,29,000) than M.Arch (₹2,75,000 – ₹9,90,000).
M.Arch has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹9,600 – ₹16,32,500) than PGPM (₹49,91,340).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
