Is association of Indian management associations' aima-pgdm considered as an MBA?

Answer 1

The AIMA-PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) is technically not an MBA. An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a university-awarded degree, typically approved by the UGC, while the PGDM is a diploma offered by autonomous institutions like AIMA, which is approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).

However, in India, an AICTE-approved PGDM is widely accepted by the corporate world as equivalent to an MBA for employment purposes. AIMA's PGDM is often designed to be more industry-oriented and practical. For specific purposes like pursuing a Ph.D. or certain government jobs, the PGDM must have an additional "MBA Equivalence" from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

In summary, while it carries the title of a diploma, its professional value and curriculum are generally on par with an MBA in the job market, though the official nomenclature remains different.

Answer 2

Yes, ofcourse PGDM from AIMA is considered as MBA. Moreover it is AICTE approved, which means you can apply for any Govt. job also where a Post Graduate is required.