All about PGDBA
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics
The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) program is by offered by a trio group 0f IIM Calcutta, ISI(Indian Statistical Institute) and IIT Kharagpur.
PGDBA 2025 Timeline
| Particulars | Dates |
| Online registration starts | Dec to Jan 2025 |
| Download of admit card | Jan 2025 |
| Exam date | Feb 2025 |
PGDBA Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| General/EWS/NC-OBC | Rs. 2000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 1000 |
PGDBA 2025 Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must hold a graduate or post-graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks (i.e. B. Tech, B.E, M.Sc., M. Com or equivalent) or 55% or CGPA 6.0 for SC, ST and PwD.
Table 1: Criteria and weights for final selection to PGDBA
|
Criterion |
Weights |
|
Written Test |
40 |
|
Personal interview (PI) |
40 |
|
Points for Class X marks (Details shown in Table 2) |
07 |
|
Points for Class XII marks (Details shown in Table 2) |
07 |
|
Work experience (Details are shown in Table 3) |
06 |
|
Total |
100 |
Table 2: Points for Class X and Class XII marks*
|
Class X Marks (x in %) |
Points |
Class XII Marks (y in %) |
Points |
|
x>90 |
7 |
y>90 |
7 |
|
85<x<=90 |
6 |
85<y<=90 |
6 |
|
80<x<=85 |
5 |
80<y<=85 |
5 |
|
75<x<=80 |
4 |
75<y<=80 |
4 |
|
70<x<=75 |
3 |
70<y<=75 |
3 |
|
65<x<=70 |
2 |
65<y<=70 |
2 |
|
60<=x<=65 |
1 |
60<=y<=65 |
1 |
|
x<60 |
0 |
Y<60 |
0 |
*Class X and Class XII – the aggregate marks of all subjects in mark sheet would be considered.
Table 3: Points for work experience in completed months
|
Work experience (x in Months) |
Points |
|
x>60 |
4 |
|
24 <x<=60 |
6 |
|
0 <x<=24 |
3 |
|
x=0 |
0 |
PGDBA 2025 Exam Pattern
The duration of the exam is 180 minutes i.e. 3 hours
50 Questions with Multiple choices
| Area | Questions |
| Verbal Ability | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 |
| Data Interpretation
Data Visualization |
5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
PGDBA 2025 Marking Scheme
- +3 for the correct answer
- -1 for an incorrect answer
PGDBA 2025 Syllabus
- Quantitative Aptitude – evaluation of areas using integration, binomial theorem, series, AP, GP, HP, matrices), sets, combinatorics, Euclidean geometry, Coordinate geometry (lines, circles, conic sections), Calculus (functions, limits, continuity, derivative, maxima & minima, methods of integration, Algebra (solutions of quadratic equations, inequalities, simultaneous linear equations, Trigonometry (triangles, trigonometric identities, heights and distances).
- Logical Reasoning – Matching and sequences, Logical connectives, Statements and Conclusions.
- Data Interpretation, Data Visualization – Questions based on graphs, pie charts, trends.
- Verbal Ability – Grammar. correction of sentences, reading comprehension.
PGDBA 2025 Registration Process
The registration process will tentatively start from December month.
PGDBA 2025 Cut-off
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