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Compare Ph.D. 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.
Ph.D. and PGPM show similar average salaries (around ₹ 20.7 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
Ph.D. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 30.9 L vs ₹ 49.9 L for PGPM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 12.5 L.
One year of average salary for Ph.D. covers about 0.7× its average fees, compared with 0.4× for PGPM.
Ph.D. admits via GATE, UGC NET and 8+ 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.
Ph.D. leads on lower average fees (₹ 30.9 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (0.7×). 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
₹ 20.7 L
Median Salary
₹ 50.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 300.0 - ₹ 61.9 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 Ph.D., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, CEED, SET Exam, CAT, GRE, GMAT, SITEEE, IUET. 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 Ph.D. (₹20,68,000).
PGPM has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹49,91,340) than Ph.D. (₹300 – ₹61,86,000).
The most common duration shown is 3 years for Ph.D. and 2 years for PGPM.
