Academy of Hospital Administration Noida PGDM Hospital Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM) at AHA Noida is a 1-year, full-time programme spread over two semesters. The total fees for the entire programme are INR 66,500. The programme is approved by DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services), Government of India, and is conducted by AHA, one of India’s oldest hospital administration training institutes established in 1987 at AIIMS New Delhi.

Ans. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university to apply for PGDHM at AHA Noida. Healthcare professionals with hospital or administrative work experience are strongly preferred for this programme. AHA does not officially publish a minimum percentage requirement. Selection is based on the applicant’s educational background and relevant work experience in the healthcare sector and hospital institutions.

Ans. Candidates obtain the application form from AHA Noida’s website (ahaindia.org) or from the academic office in Sector-62, Noida. The completed form is submitted along with educational certificates, work experience documents, and the application processing fee. AHA evaluates each application on the basis of educational qualification, hospital experience, and years of service. Shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer and pay the programme fee to confirm their seat.

Ans. Yes, the PGDHM at AHA Noida is approved by DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services), Government of India. AHA itself is a NABET-registered body and has served as an advisory institution to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare since 1987. The diploma is therefore a government-recognised qualification for healthcare management professionals working in hospital administration and health system management roles across India.

Ans. Yes, PGDHM holders from AHA Noida are eligible for the 1-year Lateral Entry MBA in Hospital Management at AHA. This pathway allows experienced healthcare professionals who have completed the PGDHM to earn a full UGC-recognised MBA degree in an accelerated 1-year format, bypassing the standard 2-year route. This makes the PGDHM a recognised stepping stone towards the full MBA qualification at AHA Noida.

Ans. PGDHM graduates can work as hospital administrators, ward managers, operations executives, quality coordinators, and healthcare management consultants in private hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centres, and public health organisations. The DGHS approval adds credibility to the diploma for government healthcare sector roles. Many PGDHM graduates also pursue the Lateral Entry MBA at AHA to advance into senior management positions in the healthcare sector.