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Now Inviting Enquiries • Inaugural Cohort January 2027

The PGDM for Working Professionals

A two-year, weekend, on-campus PGDM for Bengaluru's ambitious professionals making the leap from individual contributor to manager. The same XIME rigour. The same degree. Designed around your working week.

Register Your Interest AICTE-approved  ·  30 Supernumerary Seats  ·  Electronic City Campus
2 Years
Weekend Format
On-Campus
Electronic City
Jan 2027
Inaugural Cohort
33 Years
XIME Heritage
AICTE Approved
NBA Accredited
EFMD Member
Member, AIU
Three Campuses
Why This Program

Most working professional programs hand you a generic credential. This PGDM is built around one critical transition—from an individual contributor to an effective people manager.

A Real PGDM, Not a Diluted One

The same curriculum, academic standards and examinations as XIME's flagship full-time PGDM. Earn a qualification that carries the same academic rigour while continuing your professional career.

Weekend Learning at XIME

Saturday-focused classes at our Electronic City campus allow you to continue your full-time career while pursuing a world-class management education.

The Management Transition

Move confidently from technical contributor to people leader through a curriculum focused on leadership, communication, decision-making and organisational effectiveness.

Practitioner-Led Teaching

Learn from experienced XIME faculty and senior industry professionals who bring real business challenges, contemporary practices and practical insights into every classroom.

Choose Your Specialisation

Build a strong management foundation during the first year before selecting electives aligned with your career goals, interests and future leadership aspirations.

A Network for Life

Learn alongside ambitious professionals from Bengaluru's leading organisations and build a lifelong professional network that continues well beyond graduation.

Who It's For

This programme is designed for ambitious professionals who are preparing to move from individual contributor roles into management positions without taking a career break.

  • Bachelor's Degree
    A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline.
  • Minimum One Year Experience
    At least one year of full-time work experience in a recognised organisation.
  • Currently Employed
    Working in an organisation within approximately 50 km of XIME Bengaluru.
  • Leadership Aspirations
    Professionals looking to build managerial, strategic and leadership capabilities.

Government & PSU Professionals

In accordance with AICTE norms, one seat in every cohort is reserved (on merit) for candidates working in Central Government organisations, Public Sector Undertakings and Autonomous Bodies.

Programme Snapshot
Qualification

PGDM
Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Programme

PGDM for Working Professionals

Duration

2 Years

Mode

Weekend On-Campus

Campus

XIME Bengaluru
Electronic City

Commencement

January 2027

Approved Intake

30 Supernumerary Seats

Recognition

AICTE Approved

Fee Structure

Shared after Registration