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2 Year PGDM Program
India’s 1st PGDM integrating Business, Design Thinking & Liberal Arts

  • Average CTC @11.17 lakhs
  • Top Recruiters include BlackRock, S&P Global, Infosys, Accenture
  • 50% of curriculum is experiential and industry immersive
  • AICTE Approved Program

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Flagship PGDM Program
  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Location

    Manesar, New Gurgaon

  • Format

    Full Time

  • Commencement Date

    June 2026

Master Creative Problem-Solving with Design Thinking

At SOIL, we believe that design thinking is not just a skill — it's a mindset. Integrated into the core of the PGDM curriculum, it empowers you to become a creative problem-solver who can lead with empathy and innovate with impact.

Through immersive, hands-on learning experiences, you will:

  • Approach complex business challenges from a human-centered perspective
  • Empathize deeply with users and stakeholders to uncover meaningful insights
  • Ideate original and effective solutions using structured frameworks
  • Combine creativity with business acumen to drive innovation
  • Deliver value that transforms both customer experiences and business outcomes

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Learn More About Design Thinking

Learn Business through bootcamps & experiential immersions

Unleashing Innovation: Design Thinking Bootcamps

Design Thinking Bootcamps empower students to apply design thinking principles across diverse management subjects, fostering problem-solving, creativity, and innovation skills.

Our Bootcamps Help Students in:

  • Integrating Design Thinking with Management Subjects
  • Enhancing Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Fostering Creativity and Innovation
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Encouraging Out-of-the-Box Solutions

Mastering Entrepreneurship: The Sales Soar Challenge

This hands-on dropshipping project allows you to build and manage a small business within our two campuses, providing you with real-world experience and the opportunity to master the art of entrepreneurship.

Unveiling Rural Realities: Himalayan Expedition

Students undertake a trip to the scenic village of Sidhbari located on the outskirts of Dharamshala along the feet of the Himalayas. Students visit the nearby villages to interact with the local communities and understand their political, economic & cultural issues and views.

  • Appreciative Self-Inquiry
  • Broadening Life Perspectives

Empowering Change: Social Innovation

Through our partnerships with 32 NGOs in and around the Delhi NCR region, our students have the unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes while developing essential skills and gaining valuable insights into the social sector.

  • Hands-on Experience in Social Sector
  • Developing Problem-Solving Skills
  • Cultivating Empathy and Social Awareness

Expanding Horizons: Experiential Fridays

We believe in holistic development through diverse learning experiences. Our unique Experiential Fridays initiative offers students a wide range of activities based on the Multiple Intelligences Model, fostering growth beyond the classroom.

Expanding Horizons:

  • Club-Level Activities
  • Exploring Emerging Tech
  • Nurturing Multiple Intelligence
  • Engaging with Industry

Clubs and Activities:

  • Entrepreneurship Club
  • Marketing Club
  • Finance Club

Tech Areas:

  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Drone Technology
  • Spatial Technology

Industry and Culture Engagement:

  • Sessions with CEOs
  • Masterclasses with Domain Experts
  • Workshops with Innovators

Creative Learning:

  • Art Workshops
  • Sport Activities
  • Debate and Discussion Forums

Enriching Minds: Liberal Arts Immersion

A liberal arts education does more than teaching you the skills you need for a successful career; it provides you with the experiences and understanding the purpose of your life. Today’s employers value soft skills more than ever.

Our foundation program aims at teaching the students the following.

Our foundation program aims at teaching

Empowering Change: Corporate Immersion

Corporate Immersion program offers students an exclusive opportunity to visit renowned companies and learn about their unique corporate cultures firsthand. By interacting with industry professionals and observing business operations in real-time, students gain valuable insights that complement their classroom learning.

Companies visited

Radio 98.3
V3
Maruti Suzuki
Yes Bank

Placements and Career Development:
Navigating Pathways to Success

Our placements and career development program has yielded exceptional results in the 2024–25 cycle, showcasing a culmination of dedication, preparation, and industry partnerships. Explore the highlights of our successful placements journey, where students have secured coveted positions across diverse sectors, demonstrating their readiness to excel in the professional world.

  • 37

    New Companies Participated in Process

  • 4.28X

    Average CTC Post MBA

  • 96

    Total List of Companies Participating

  • 30%

    Students Offered CTC Above 14 LPA

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  • 20.7 LPA

    Highest CTC Offered to Batch 2023-25

  • 11.17 LPA

    Average CTC Offered to Batch 2023-25

  • 10.9 LPA

    Median CTC Offered to the Batch

  • 12.97 LPA

    CTC of the Top 50% of the Batch

Recognized Among India’s Top B-Schools

SOIL Institute of Management has consistently maintained its position among India’s leading B-schools, a reflection of its commitment to academic excellence, purpose-driven leadership, and industry-relevant education. These rankings represent the confidence of students, recruiters, and academic bodies in SOIL’s distinctive approach to management education.

Rank #18

Top 1 year MBA programs
in India

Rank #7

Top Private Ranked MBA College in North India

Rank #21

Standalone Private B-Schools
in India

Rank #33

Top Management Institutes (India Today, 2021–22)

Student life

Experience Student Life at SOIL

Life at SOIL goes beyond the classroom, it’s where future leaders collaborate, create, and grow together. From cross-functional projects and leadership clubs to cultural events and community initiatives, our campus offers a transformative experience that fuels both personal and professional growth.

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A day in life of a PGDM Student
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Student Success Stories

Pratishtha Kagra
Pratishtha Kagra

Associate Consultant (iCORE–CIS), Wipro

From a fresher to Associate Consultant at Wipro, Pratishtha’s journey highlights client-readiness built through SOIL’s PGDM and the confidence to solve real business problems.

Pulkit Nagpal
Pulkit Nagpal

Senior Consultant, EY

From Engineer at COLT Engineering Services to Senior Consultant at EY, Pulkit’s journey underscores a move from engineering delivery to advisory—powered by SOIL’s problem-solving rigor and industry exposure.

Avani Dwivedi
Avani Dwivedi

Senior Associate Consultant, Infosys

From Associate – Retail Operations at Fidelity International to Senior Associate Consultant at Infosys, Avani’s journey shows how SOIL’s structured learning and mentorship helped turn domain insight into consulting impact.

Industry Mentorship

Learn From the Best With Our Industry Mentors

From seasoned founders to corporate leaders, our mentors help shape ideas into scalable ventures through hands-on guidance and strategic insights.

  • 20%

    Senior
    Leadership

  • 15%

    Startup
    Founders

  • 10%

    Product &
    Tech

  • 12%

    Marketing, Branding &
    Growth Strategy

  • 8%

    Finance, VC &
    Fundraising

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Batch Profile

Our PGDM program brings together a diverse and high-potential cohort of aspiring professionals from across the country. With a strong mix of academic backgrounds, work experience, and a shared drive for innovation, the batch is a reflection of SOIL’s inclusive and future-focused learning environment.

  • 22.5 Yrs

    Average Age of
    the Batch

  • 15.4 Months

    Average Work
    Experience

  • 24

    States
    Represented

  • 46%

    Percentage of
    Females

Work Experience

Work Experience

Graduation Streams

Arts
12%
Commerce
29%
Engineering
19%
Management
25%
Science
15%

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    Can I shift from engineering to management roles through PGDM?

    Yes, absolutely – most of our current batch are engineers, and they routinely move into management roles like consulting, product management, marketing, and strategy with strong placements. Read more...

    Which management programs offer real industry projects and internships?

    Our two-year full-time PGDM program includes real industry projects and Design Thinking bootcamps, Dropshipping Project, Himalayan Expedition, Live Industry Projects, and an 8-10 week summer internship.

    Should I do a full-time PGDM, or can I get good leadership skills from shorter programs while working?

    For genuine, deep leadership transformation, the full-time two-year PGDM is far more effective than any short executive program. Read more...

    Which PGDM Specializations in India are best for tech professionals wanting to transition into management roles?

    SOIL’s two-year full-time PGDM does not have fixed specialisations; you build your own path in fields like Marketing, Finance, Analytics, Strategy, HR, Operations, based on interest and performance, and it is particularly strong for tech professionals because of the heavy focus on Design Thinking, Product Management tracks, and recruiters who actively hire engineers into non-tech roles.

    SOIL now allows flexibility instead of rigid specialisations, which works better for engineers who discover their true interest only after the first year.

    Specializations
    Is a PGDM the right choice immediately after graduation?

    Yes, especially at SOIL. Our two-year full-time PGDM is designed primarily for freshers and those with less than 2–3 years of experience.

    How does a PGDM/MBA help me if I don’t have any work experience yet?

    It gives you structured business knowledge, leadership training, real industry exposure, and strong placement support – everything you would otherwise take 4–5 years to learn on the job. Read more...

    Do fresh graduates compete fairly with working professionals during placements?

    Yes, at SOIL, freshers and candidates with 1–2 years of experience are in the same batch and compete on an equal footing. Recruiters do not differentiate; they hire based on performance during the selection process and the overall SOIL brand.

    Which program (PGDM or MBA) offers better placement opportunities for freshers?

    For freshers, SOIL’s PGDM offers placement opportunities, as the entire program is designed keeping freshers in mind, more than 65% are freshers in the PGDM batch. The industry-aligned curriculum, live projects, and dedicated fresher-focused placement preparation are the highlights of the program.

    Can a fresher get a good salary package after completing a PGDM or MBA?

    Yes, the freshers at SOIL routinely get great salary packages after completing and sitting for their PGDM or MBA placements.

    The latest numbers for the recent placements are:

    • Average CTC: ₹11.17 LPA
    • Highest CTC: ₹20.7 LPA
    • Top 50% average: ₹12.97 LPA
    • Top 25% average: ₹14.27 LPA
    Does the PGDM curriculum have strong analytics and data-driven courses?

    Yes, data-driven courses and analytics are also integrated in the PGDM curriculum. The courses like Big Data & Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation & Strategy, and multiple electives in data-driven decision making are all taught with live tools and industry cases.

    Which management programs offer structured leadership frameworks backed by academic research rather than just soft skills?

    SOIL’s two-year PGDM offers one of the most structured leadership frameworks backed by academic research in India. It is built on mindfulness science, Indian Wisdom from ancient texts. Read more...

    Can analytics professionals shift into consulting or strategy roles after PGDM?

    Yes, and many of our graduates move into consulting firms like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Accenture, and corporate strategy roles because the program adds context, design thinking, and improves client-facing communication skills on their existing strengths.

    Which PGDM programs in India have the strongest track record for consulting placement outcomes based on verifiable data?

    SOIL and its PGDM program in India have strong and growing placements in consulting, and companies like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, Accenture Strategy, and others regularly come for placements and hire from campus for Associate Consultant and strategy roles.

    How does the PGDM help me build advanced analytical and research skills?

    Yes, through dedicated courses, live industry datasets, and a research-oriented approach that goes far beyond basic Excel. Read more...

    Does the PGDM program help students who want to start their own business?

    In October 2025, SOIL launched the KK Nohria Incubation Center for entrepreneurship, for sponsoring and funding student startups and community startups.

    What programs help with business model creation, strategy, and innovation?

    Our two-year PGDM has a focus on business model creation, strategy, and innovation. We organise Design Thinking bootcamps, Innovation & Entrepreneurship electives, live startup consulting projects during Rural/Himalayan expeditions, and regular founder interaction sessions.

    How does PGDM teach financial modelling, valuation, and fundraising concepts?

    The core and elective courses, hands-on Excel modelling for finance, and valuation of startups are taught with case studies, and regular meeting sessions with investors and industry mentorship are held to understand concepts and current happenings in the financial world. Read more...

    Does the design thinking curriculum help with building customer-centered products?

    Yes – it is one of the strongest and most practical Design Thinking implementations in Indian B-schools. Read more...

    Can I transition between entrepreneurship and corporate roles after PGDM?

    Yes. Many SOIL alumni start in corporate roles (consulting, product, marketing) at companies like Deloitte, Marico, or ICICI to gain experience and networks, then launch their own ventures 2–4 years later – and some do it immediately after graduation.

    The same skills of Design Thinking, leadership, financial modelling, and customer insights work brilliantly in both worlds, and our alumni network actively supports these transitions.

    Will a PGDM help me grow faster in my career compared to staying in my current role?

    Yes, PGDM makes it faster for most people to grow in their careers. Staying in your current role usually gives linear growth. A good PGDM from SOIL typically resets your career aspirations in 2 years and puts you on an accelerated leadership track from the current situation.

    Which specializations are most beneficial for rapid career progression?

    At SOIL, we don’t have fixed specialisations, but the paths that lead to the fastest progression are:

    • Marketing
    • Analytics
    • Finance
    • HR & Operations
    How soon after completing PGDM can I expect a promotion or higher-level role?

    Most SOIL graduates get their first major promotion or role jump within 12–24 months of joining.

    Many move from Analyst/Associate level roles to Manager/Senior Manager equivalent within 2–3 years – much faster than the 5–7 years it would normally take without the PGDM.

    Do employers value PGDM for leadership development?

    Yes – especially SOIL’s PGDM. Recruiters from Deloitte, KPMG, ICICI, Paytm, Marico, and Aditya Birla repeatedly say they hire SOIL graduates because they show maturity, ethical decision-making, and leadership experience.

    How does PGDM improve my credibility and corporate presence?

    It transforms and improves my credibility by helping me acquire new knowledge, develop practical skills, and exposing me to new networking opportunities. Read more...

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