Jaipuria PGDM Admission 2026-28 Final Round Begins; Apply by May 25

The Jaipuria Institute of Management has started the final stage of admissions for the PGDM programme for the 2026-28 batch. The last date to apply is May 25, 2026. This is the final chance for qualified candidates to join the MBA-level PGDM programmes at four campuses: Noida, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Indore. Interested candidates can apply online via the official admission website, apply.jaipuria.ac.in, by following a three-step process.

The PGDM programme at Jaipuria is a two-year postgraduate diploma that is considered equivalent to an MBA. It is approved by AIU and accredited by AACSB. The institute offers three programme choices: PGDM General, PGDM in Marketing Management, and PGDM in Service Management. All programmes use the same application process, and candidates can select their preferred specialisation and campus during the application. 

Jaipuria PGDM Admission 2026-28 Final Round Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process Details

Students who want to apply for the PGDM programme at Jaipuria Institute of Management must have completed their bachelor’s degree from any recognised university in India, with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Students who are currently in their final year of graduation and are expected to complete their degree by June 30, 2026, can also apply provisionally. However, they will need to submit proof of completing their bachelor’s degree by October 1, 2026.

To be considered for admission, students must have scores from one of the following aptitude tests: CAT 2025, XAT 2026, CMAT, MAT, or GMAT. The application process has three steps: creating a candidate profile, paying an admission process fee of INR 1,000, and completing the application form with academic and professional experience details. Candidates are asked to fill out all information carefully, as any changes can only be made during the correction period.  

Application Process Through Three Phases

The application process has three steps. In the first step, students need to register themselves by giving all the required information using the common application form. In the second step, students have to pay INR 1,000 for the admission process, and this payment cannot be returned. This payment is made through an online system. In the third step, students must finish their application by providing information about their academic background, extracurricular activities, work experience, aptitude test scores, and the location where they want to have their interview.

Selection Procedure and Weightage 

Jaipuria Institute of Management uses a selection process that considers multiple factors, and each factor is given a different weight. Aptitude tests like CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, and GMAT carry a weightage of 45%. Personal interviews are given a weightage of 25%. Academic performance in classes 10th, 12th, and graduation is given 15% weightage. Case analysis is given 10% weightage. Work experience, sports, and other extracurricular activities are given 3% weightage. Diversity considerations are given 2% weightage.

Fee Structure and Scholarships

The total fee for the PGDM programme for the 2026-28 batch is INR 16,50000 for two years, and it needs to be paid in six instalments during the course of the programme. In addition to this, Jaipuria Institute of Management offers scholarships of up to INR 500,000 to students who score above 90% in CAT or XAT, as well as some other scholarships for students with lower scores. A sibling scholarship of INR 100,000 is also given to eligible candidates. Moreover, an IDFC First Bank Scholarship of INR 200,000 is also available for eligible candidates.