ABOUT PGDM PROGRAM & DETAILS OF UPCOMING ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSIONS TO BATCH 2026-28

Uncover Your Future with Our PGDM Program

Is it time to make the big leap forward in your management career? The PGDM is a two-year full-time program that has been specifically designed for ambitious students who intend to develop strong leadership skills, seek industry exposure, and emerge with brighter career prospects in business.

Why Choose a PGDM at Sasmira’s Business School?

At Sasmira’s Business School, our Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program offers a perfect balance between academic excellence and real-world exposure. Designed to build analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and leadership skills, the program ensures that every student becomes job-ready from day one.

What truly sets our PGDM apart is the comprehensive and career-oriented learning experience, which includes:

  • Dual Specialization options that allow students to master two key domains over the 2-year program.
  • AI Integrated Curriculum as part of PGDM course structure to enable students adopt AI tools at work.
  • Value-Added Certificate Courses to enhance your industry relevance and skill set.
  • Personal laptop provided to every student to support digital learning and research.
  • National and International Industrial Visits to gain global business exposure beyond classroom learning.
  • Multiple One-Day Industrial Visits to reputed organizations such as NISM, BSE, MCX, IKEA, RBI, and more — providing practical insights into real corporate environments.
  • 100% Placement Assistance with top companies across various sectors.

At Sasmira’s Business School, learning goes beyond textbooks — it’s about shaping leaders who are ready to take on tomorrow’s business challenges with confidence.

Top Entrance Exams for PGDM Admission

To pursue a PGDM from reputed institutes, candidates must qualify for one of the national or state-level management entrance exams. Scores from these exams are accepted by top B-schools across India for MBA and PGDM programs.

  • CAT (Common Admission Test): Conducted for admission to the IIMs, apart from other top business schools across India.
  • CMAT (Common Management Admission Test): Conducted by NTA, the entrance test is accepted by more than 1,000 AICTE-approved institutions.
  • MAT (Management Aptitude Test): Conducted by AIMA, held several times a year and accepted by many B-schools across India.
  • GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): A widely used admission test for MBA and PGDM programs worldwide.
  • ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions): A national-level entrance test accepted by various B-schools in India.
  • MAH MBA CET: A state-level entrance test conducted by Maharashtra for admission to MBA and PGDM programs.

 

Tentative MBA Entrance Exam Calendar 2026

Exam

Application Period

Exam Date (Tentative)

Official Website

CAT 2025

1st Aug – 30th Sept 2025

30th Nov 2025

https://iimcat.ac.in

CMAT 2026

Nov – Dec 2025

January 2026 (4th week)

https://cmat.nta.nic.in/

Conducted by NTA

MAT (Feb 2026)

Till 7th Dec 2025

13th & 21st Dec 2025

https://mat.aima.in/

Conducted by AIMA

GMAT

Available 7 days a week at test centres and online.

Up to 5 attempts in any rolling 12-month period

https://www.mba.com/

ATMA

Till 10th February 2026

22nd February 2026

https://atmaaims.com/

MAH MBA CET 2026

Jan – Feb 2026

Mar – Apr 2026

https://cetcell.mahacet.org/

 

Why Join Our PGDM Program

Our college’s PGDM goes beyond textbooks. We bring hands-on learning to our students through:

  • Live industry projects
  • Internships and corporate interactions
  • Workshops and seminars with business leaders
  • Career counseling and placement assistance

Whether you aspire to be a Corporate Leader, Entrepreneur, or Global Business Professional, this two-year PGDM program equips you with the foundation for achieving your dreams.