NIILM Centre For Management Studies Greater Noida PGDM Marketing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year PGDM Marketing at NIILM CMS, Greater Noida is INR 1,33,000 for the full programme duration. Hostel accommodation is available separately at up to INR 65,000 per annum for male and female students and is not included in the programme fee total.

Ans. NIILM CMS accepts valid scores in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, and GMAT for PGDM Marketing admission. After shortlisting based on exam score, candidates appear for a Personal Interview. Final selection is based on exam score (50%), PI performance (30%), and academic merit (20%).

Ans. The NIILM CMS PGDM Marketing application window is expected to open in January 2027 (Tentative) for the 2027-28 session. Candidates should complete qualifying exams such as CAT (November 2026) or CMAT (January 2027, Tentative) before the NIILM CMS portal opens for applications.

Ans. Candidates must hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST) from a UGC-recognised university. A valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, or GMAT is also required. Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally.

Ans. PGDM Marketing at NIILM CMS is a postgraduate diploma programme approved by AICTE, while an MBA is a university-awarded degree. Both are 2-year full-time programmes with similar curricula, but the MBA carries a university degree status whereas the PGDM is an institute-level diploma. Some employers treat AICTE-approved PGDMs on a par with MBA degrees.

Ans. NIILM CMS provides a merit-based scholarship for PGDM Marketing students, awarded based on entrance exam performance at the time of admission. UP-domiciled SC/ST/OBC students may also apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship via scholarship.up.gov.in, subject to income eligibility and domicile criteria set by the Uttar Pradesh government.