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Compare PG Diploma and MPH: 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.
PG Diploma graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 31.4 L vs ₹ 19.6 L for MPH).
MPH is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.8 L vs ₹ 35.0 L for PG Diploma). 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 0.9× for PG Diploma.
PG Diploma admits via Neet PG, GATE and 8+ more; MPH admits via SET Exam, KIITEE and 2 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
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MPH leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.8 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.2×). PG Diploma has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 31.4 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
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Graduation
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Eligibility
Graduation
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 31.4 L
Median Salary
₹ 32.0 K - ₹ 42.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 170.0 - ₹ 70.0 L
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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
For PG Diploma, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: Neet PG, GATE, CBSE Class 12 Exam, JEECUP, CAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH MBA CET, CMAT, JEE Main. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MPH, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: SET Exam, KIITEE, IUET, Karnataka PGCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
MPH shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,20,000 – ₹37,00,000) than PG Diploma (₹31,37,000).
MPH has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,595 – ₹7,50,000) than PG Diploma (₹170 – ₹70,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 1 year for PG Diploma and 2 years for MPH.
