SDMIMD 30 Years of Honoring a Commitment
SDMIMD belongs to the Dharmasthala Trust, renowned for its philanthropic activities for the last 600 years. We have our campus in Mysore which provides residential learning to 400 students for Post-Graduate Management programs, every year. The principal program is the 2-year PGDM (equivalent to MBA) and the students go through a host of compulsory courses, electives, projects and cases apart from a 2-month summer internship in between the two years. This program has been recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and has been internationally accredited by EFMD. We are members of AACSB as well. Recognizing the impact that our Institute has been having on its stakeholders, students, corporate bodies, regional eco-system and the society at large, EFMD has accorded the BSIS certification to us earlier this year. Recently, our Institute has been rated in the topmost Diamond category by I-Gauge, the Indian wing of the world-renowned QS rankings.
PGDM Program Overview
SDMIMD’s flagship offering is a two year, full time, residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program which is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The program has MBA Equivalence by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The PGDM Programme is accredited by EFMD, making SDMIMD the first institute in India to receive the prestigious EFMD EPAS accreditation.
Eligibility
- Graduates/Final Year Graduation students appearing for CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAT or who already have valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAT scores
- Full-time graduation courses in any discipline recognized by the UGC/AIU.
- Consistent academic record of not less than 50% aggregate in 10th Std, 12th Std. and Degree. Students in final year of Degree to consider their percentage up to the Second Year/Last completed semester.
Tthe last date for submission of application is 28th Feb 2027
Fee structure
- The existing fee (PGDM Batch 2026-28) is Rs 14.10 Lakhs* for the 2-year PGDM program including Tuition fees + Hostel Stay (Fees can be paid in six instalments, distributed through six Terms - Schedule of payment will be given with the offer letter) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at Mess. Food will be charged on a monthly basis as per the distributed expenditure, which is approximately Rs. 35000 /- per year in addition to the above.
- * The fees is subject to revision for PGDM 2027-29.
Where To Apply?
Appear for any one of the following entrance examinations
- CAT – https://iimcat.ac.in
- XAT- https://xatonline.in/
- GMAT – https://www.gmac.com
- ATMA – https://www.atmaaims.com/
- MAT – https://mat.aima.in/
- CMAT – https://cmat.nta.nic.in/
- (Scores to be considered as per the respective exams validity rules)
How to Apply
- Students who are yet to register for any entrance exam may also apply. After applying for SDMIMD PGDM 2027-29, they may send details of their entrance exam registration by Email to admission@sdmimd.ac.in, duly mentioning their Name & SDMIMD Application Number.
- Please email your CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / ATMA/ MAT scores to admission@sdmimd.ac.in along with SDMIMD Application Number and Name immediately after the results are announced.
- Even if you have not applied for the entrance exam, still you can apply through our Online Application form and send us the registration details later by email to admissions@sdmimd.ac.in
Interested in the SDMIMD PGDM Programme?
Enquire Now
Pay the Application Fee: Rs. 1,500
Online Payment link: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sdmpayment/
E-remittance:
The Federal Bank Ltd
Branch Mysore, Jayalakshmi Puram
Beneficiary: SDM Institute for Management Development
SB A/C: 16890100038823
IFSC Code: FDRL0001689
D.D. should be in favour of
The Director, SDM Institute for Management Development, Payable at Mysore, D.D.
Selection Process
Highlights of the program :
- Faculty with rich experience in academia and industry. Several of them with international teaching experience.
- Add-On Certification * A Joint Certification by SDMIMD and TCS ION as added academic value without additional fees. * SDMIMD will be offering a modular specialization and certification for students to study Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) related courses in addition to their chosen PGDM specialization without additional fees
- National and international accreditation and ratings creating new avenues for the students.
- Consistent placement record with the best corporate companies among the regular recruiters.
- Emphasis on Business Ethics, Values and Wellness Management.
- Single occupancy hostel rooms.
- Student exchange programs with some of the best universities across the world.
- SDMIMD is one of the site license holder institute for Harvard Business Review (HBR) publications for their books, case studies and teaching materials. SDMIMD is a subscriber for Capitaline and Pro-Quest databases.
- Merit Scholarship Scheme.
- Students from 20+ states across India.
Achievements :
- 5 international faculty teaching PGDM course modules.
- More than 60 Corporate/Academic/Social relevant Guest Lectures by eminent speakers from India and abroad.
- The record number of faculty publications.
- An active Centre for Research (CFR), dedicated to focused faculty research. Centre for Development Studies (CDS) for research in the areas of social relevance, NGOs and Govt. organizations.
- An active SDMIMD Alumni Association – ‘PRERANA’.
- Case Study based pedagogy using Harvard Business School’s publications & other reputed sources.
- International conferences in several areas of management attended by academicians from across India and abroad. Students actively involved in organization and conduct of the conferences.
- ‘Naissance’ the students’ driven management fest for B School students.
- Customised management education programs for corporate executive.
Ranking & Accolades
Years
Student Clubs & Communities
Scholarship to Meritorious Students
Talks by Industry Experts
Our Accreditations
what makes us different
The values we live by
Expert Faculty
Faculty with rich experience in academia and industry.
Research Opportunities
An active dedicated research centre involving students in research.
100% Placement
100% of our students have successfully placed in top companies.
Student Exchange Programs
16 International Student Exchange Programs With Renowned Universities.
Diverse student body
Students from 20 states across India.
Infrastructure
Award winning picturesque campus for contemporary learning.