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The Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Marketing) at HLM Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, is a two-year AICTE-approved management programme. The curriculum covers consumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, sales strategy, market research, and advertising management, preparing graduates for careers as brand manager, digital marketing executive, market research analyst, product manager, and sales team lead. The total tuition fee is ₹1,33,000 for the two-year programme, charged at ₹66,500 per year. Admission is based on a valid CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG score combined with graduation marks.

Applications for the 2026-27 batch are open at HLM Group of Institutions; PGDM (Marketing) admissions are based on CAT/CMAT/CUET-PG scores, with classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

The 2-year PGDM (Marketing) is an AICTE-approved postgraduate management diploma at HLM Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad.
The programme covers consumer behaviour, brand strategy, digital marketing, market research, and advertising management across four semesters.
Graduates are prepared for roles as brand manager, digital marketing executive, market research analyst, product manager, and sales team lead across sectors including manufacturing, services, banking, consulting, and international trade.
Total tuition fee is ₹1,33,000 for two years at ₹66,500 per year; hostel charges are optional and separate.
Admission is based on CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG score; shortlisted candidates appear for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

HLM Group of Institutions PGDM (Marketing) Fees

PGDM (Marketing) Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Tuition Fee	₹66,500
Year 2 Tuition Fee	₹66,500
Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)	₹1,33,000

Tuition is charged at ₹66,500 per year across two years, totalling ₹1,33,000 for the full PGDM programme.
The PGDM is an AICTE-approved management diploma affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow; the fee structure follows AKTU/AICTE norms.
Candidates are advised to confirm the exact fee schedule for the 2026-27 session with the HLM admissions office at hlmgroup.org.

HLM Group of Institutions PGDM (Marketing) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Release	February 2026
CAT/CMAT Score Submission	May 2026
Application Last Date	June 2026
GD and PI Rounds	July 2026
Classes Commence	August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
CAT 2025	September 20, 2025	November 30, 2025	December 24, 2025
CMAT	November 24, 2025	January 25, 2026	February 13, 2026

Candidates apply online at hlmgroup.org; the PGDM is an AICTE-approved programme following AKTU admission norms.
Admission is based on a valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or CUET-PG score combined with qualifying graduation marks; a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round may follow.
Final-year graduation candidates may apply provisionally, subject to submission of final mark sheets before the admission deadline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates).
A valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or CUET-PG is required for admission.
Final-year graduation candidates may apply provisionally, subject to submission of qualifying mark sheets before the admissions deadline.

Admission Process

Register on the HLM admissions portal at hlmgroup.org and complete the PGDM application form for the chosen specialisation.
Upload graduation mark sheets, entrance exam scorecard, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the published deadline.
Shortlisted candidates are called for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round at the Ghaziabad campus.
Pay the first-year fee and complete enrolment formalities after the PI round to confirm the seat.

HLM Group of Institutions PGDM (Marketing) Scholarships 2026

PGDM (Marketing) Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Merit Scholarship	Up to ₹10,000 waiver	85 percent or above in qualifying examination
UP Government Scholarship	As per state norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority category students
Sports Scholarship	Up to ₹5,000 waiver	State or national-level sports achievers
Girl Child Scholarship	₹5,000 waiver	Female students from economically weaker sections

Scholarship applications are submitted alongside the admissions form; eligible candidates must provide supporting documents at enrolment.
The UP Government Scholarship is disbursed by the state government; students must maintain minimum attendance and pass each semester.
Merit scholarships are renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance and continued eligibility.

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