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Compare PGPM and MHA: 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 and MHA show similar average salaries (around ₹ 20.6 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
MHA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 4.0 L vs ₹ 49.9 L for PGPM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.6 L.
One year of average salary for MHA covers about 5.0× its average fees, compared with 0.4× for PGPM.
PGPM admits via CAT, GMAT and 8+ more; MHA admits via AIMA MAT, KIITEE.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
MHA leads on lower average fees (₹ 4.0 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.0×). None of the compared parameters favour PGPM, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 49.9 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.4 L - ₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.6 L - ₹ 16.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 34.1 K - ₹ 7.6 L
Top Recruiters
For PGPM, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) 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.
For MHA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: AIMA MAT, KIITEE. 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 MHA (₹2,35,000 – ₹37,00,000).
MHA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹34,150 – ₹7,60,000) than PGPM (₹49,91,340).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
