IMT Centre For Distance Learing Ghaziabad
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IMT CDL offers the following programmes:
IMT CDL is a standalone Institute and the programmes offered are regulated by AICTE as per the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) guidelines of UGC. This enables IMT CDL to comply with all regulatory requirements.
As per the UGC guidelines gazette notification of MHRD dated 27.08.2018, the central government notifies that all the diplomas awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode approved by AICTE are recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the central government.
We offer specialization in six areas – Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations, Business Analytics and Strategy. The student can also opt for Post Graduate Diploma in General Management.
Yes. In case a MoU is signed with IMT CDL.
PGDM is a full-fledged management programme of 24 months duration, with 3 semester of core courses and 1 semester of elective courses meant to develop the elementary to specialized knowledge about management in all categories of learners (since fresh graduates with zero industry experience are also eligible to join).
PGDM – Executive is an accelerated management programme of 15 months duration meant for experienced working professionals (minimum eligibility of 5 years of work experience after graduation).
The specializations offered in both the programmes are same.In case of any query related to your assessments or academics concern you can connect with dedicated Student Care Services team in any of the following modes:
There are two admission cycles in an Academic year – July and January. While applying for admission the student can give their choice of the admission cycle.
Admission is subject to availability of seats in a programme for each session.
Aspirants may either apply online through IMT CDL website or send a Demand Draft of INR 1500 to IMT CDL Ghaziabad campus.
Programme Name | Eligibility Criteria |
2 Year PGDM | Graduation in any stream |
15 months PGDM – Executive | Graduation + 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation |
13 months PGCM | Graduation in any stream |
Note:
Yes, in Open and Distance Learning mode it is permitted.
Students enrolled in the Two Year PGDM programme can opt for Dual Specialization by choosing five (5) more elective courses from another specialization area. For Dual Specialization, a student will study for one (1) additional semester and pay the applicable course fee.
FEE STRUCTURE(in INR) | ||||
Programme | Semester 1* | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Two Year PGDM Programme | 32500.00 | 31000.00 | 31000.00 | 31000.00 |
15 Months PGDM – Executive Programme | 40500.00 | 39500.00 | NA | NA |
13 Months PGCM Programme | 28500.00 | 27500.00 | NA | NA |
* A one-time Alumni fee of INR 1000.00 is included in the Semester 1 fee.
Note: IMT CDL reserves the right to change the fee structure from time to time.
Fee is payable at the start of every semester.
IMT CDL offers scholarship to the nationals of India and students enrolled in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – 2 years) & Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM – 13 Months) programme in the following categories:
A fee refund is permissible only in specific cases. Please refer to the Refund Policy section of the Brochure/Website.
The fee of INR 1500 charged for Application Form is non-refundable.
The applicant is informed about the Admission confirmation through email to the applicant’s registered email id.
The applicant will be issued a 10 Digit Enrollment Number after successful submission of the semester fee and document verification.
10 Digits Enrollment Number is generated after successful submission of applicant’s fees and document verification. The same is sent through email to student’s registered email id.
Students can download e-Identity Card from their Student Information System(SIS) login after the generation of Enrolment Number.
The books are provided in two forms:
Physical Books: The Study Material in the form of physical books is made available before the commencement of the classes for the core/elective courses. This is dispatched via courier service or Speed Post (where courier service is not available).
E-books: Student may access E-books from the Learning Management System (LMS). The E-books are available within 15 days from the confirmation of fees.
IMT CDL has set up a world class Learning Management System (LMS) platform named as EduGenie which provides an exciting and immersive environment for learners anywhere, anytime. It allows the faculty full functionality to interact and collaborate with the students. The world class LMS platform of IMT CDL effectively creates learning environment through which students can get easy access to their Course Material, Learning Schedules, Recorded Lectures, Assessments, Feedback, Peer Learning and many more features that foster a community of continuous learning and improvement.
Student Information System (SIS) is a platform which provides complete information solution to our students. In Distance Education the receipt of correct and timely information is of paramount importance. SIS is a one-stop solution for all the information needs of IMT CDL’s learners. All the information related to Projects, Assignments, Examinations, Marksheets, Academic & Fee Record etc. is systematically available at SIS which can be accessed by the students by applying user specific login details.
Classes are conducted in both offline and online modes. OLS sessions in offline mode for core courses are provided at IMT CDL Ghaziabad. OLS sessions for elective courses are held only in online mode. Microsoft Teams is used for the online sessions.
Recording of all the online sessions can be accessed through Learning Management System (LMS).
Minimum i3 processor with 1.7 Ghz and above having 4 GB RAM with 1 Mbps uninterrupted internet bandwidth. System should have Window-8 & above Operating System with Microsoft Teams updated version installed.
Online classes can be attended from Mobile/Tablet devices having 4GB RAM & Octa core 2.0 GHZ with the availability of 4G or WiFi connection for best performance. An updated version of Microsoft Teams should be installed.
No, there is no separate fee.
Students are advised to attend the classes however it is not mandatory.
The maximum timeframe provided to complete the programme is double the stipulated duration of the programme. i.e 4 years for 2 year PGDM programme, 30 months for 15 month PGDM-Executive programme and 26 months for 13 months PGCM programme.
The enrolment for the programme lapses after the maximum permissible duration.
Link for updating the contact details is available in student’s SIS Login. Students should ensure that the latest contact details are updated.
Click on Student Services link available on www.imtcdl.ac.in and select Student Zone->Student Information System. Register as a New User using 10-digit enrollment number as the User Id and create your own password.
It all depends on the individual learner’s interest, ability and motivation.
(a) Each core and elective course has two components of assessment namely Assignment and End Term Examination (ETE).
(b) Project Work: Applicable to students enrolled in 2 years PGDM and 15 Months PGDM-Executive programme
(c) Comprehensive Viva: Applicable to students enrolled in 13 Months PGCM programme
Assignments are Multiple Choice Questions.
End Term Examination comprises of Multiple Choice Questions and Caselets.
Examination comprises of Multiple-Choice Questions to assess the learner on:
The End Term Examination (ETE) is held at the end of each semester.
End term exams are held at designated centres in proctored mode. Designated centres will be notified in the Student Information System (SIS) login once the examination dates are announced.
In the PGDM and PGDM – Executive programmes, students are required to complete a project during their final semester, focusing on their chosen area of specialization.
A project serves as a culmination of everything a student has learned throughout the academic programme, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge and methodologies to real managerial challenges. Students will engage in comprehensive research within a specific organization or business area, utilizing the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout the programme.
There is no fee to be paid to attempt the End-Term Exams or Assignments in the scheduled Exam Cycle.
Passing Criteria is as follows:
For the successful completion of the programme it is mandatory to ‘Pass’ each course including project work/comprehensive viva as applicable.
Foundation Courses consists of assignment only. Score obtained in Foundation course assignments is not added in the final scores but it’s mandatory to clear for the successful completion of the programme.
Scholastic achievement is classified as follows:
A student is allowed to improve performance in the End Term Examination (ETE) or assignment after getting approval from IMT CDL. A student can apply to improve his performance within 15 days after declaration of result.
Note: Performance Improvement is not applicable to Project work.
A student can take re-admission to the higher semester/next semester even if assignments and/or exams of a course are pending in the current semester.
e-Mark Sheets can be downloaded from SIS accounts within 45 working days after declaration of the results. Timelines for the issue of e-marksheets for different programmes are given below.
There is no provision for Grace Marks.
The Foundation courses are the basic courses to prepare learners, coming from different qualification & backgrounds, to pursue management education. It is mandatory to qualify the foundation courses for the award of diploma/certificate. These are non-credit courses, that is, marks obtained in these courses will not be added to the final score.
These are fundamental courses of management education that develop the knowledge base required to succeed in a career. These are credit courses that are mandatory for all students to qualify.
Elective courses develop an in-depth knowledge in the chosen specialized domain – HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics and Strategy. These are choice-based courses which a management student can opt for based on his/her interest area of specialization.