Compare MPH 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 ₹ 19.6 L for MPH).
MPH is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.8 L vs ₹ 49.9 L for PGPM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.9 L.
One year of average salary for MPH covers about 5.2× its average fees, compared with 0.4× for PGPM.
MPH admits via SET Exam, KIITEE and 2 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.
MPH leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.8 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.2×). 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
₹ 2.2 L - ₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 2.0 L - ₹ 24.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.6 K - ₹ 11.2 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 MPH, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: SET Exam, KIITEE, IUET, Karnataka PGCET. 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 MPH (₹2,20,000 – ₹37,00,000).
MPH has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,595 – ₹7,50,000) than PGPM (₹49,91,340).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.