How is PGPX different from the existing One-Year Post Graduate Programme in Public Management and Policy(PGP-PMP) at IIMA?

PGPX is different from PGP-PMP. The focus of the PGPX is exclusively on the private corporate sector and general management whereas PGP-PMP is focused on public management, which is broadly understood as the management of government, policy formulation, regulation, management of public enterprises, international organizations, non-government organizations. Some courses in the PGP-PMP are similar to courses in PGPX.
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Would the programme enable students to go for higher studies like PhD?

Yes! at IIM, Ahmedabad after successful completion of PGPX subject to certain academic standards. As of now, we are unsure about international doctoral programmes as they look more for years of education along with a Bachelors for admission. Some course waivers may depend on the Masters degree. We would hope that our programme would be recognized as Masters equivalent, just like the two year programme (which is also not a formal degree, but has got established as being a high quality post graduate education).
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What will be the nature of the accommodation?

Single Accommodation:

One room + bath (total built up area: 203 sq ft)
Each room has furniture including single bed with mattress, pillow, bed sheet, blanket (to be subsequently maintained by student), teapoy, computer chair, soft board, wooden cabinet, TV table, single sofa and wardrobe, air conditioner with remote, a mini refrigerator, TV with remote (Cable connection available on payment basis), telephone point with one instrument, internet connection point, drinking water through RO unit in floor pantry, hot water facility is available in the bathroom (through solar heating system), common washing machine facility is also available, wall clock and dressing mirror.

Caution money deposit payable at the time of joining the programme by the students opting
for single accommodation will be Rs 25,000.


Married Accommodation:

Two rooms + kitchen + bath + balcony(total built up area: 676 sq ft)
Both the rooms are fully furnished with One double bed, one single bed, dining table with four chairs, side tables, wardrobe, TV table, two kitchen storage cabinets in the modular kitchen, two single sofa, center teapoy, wall clock, bathroom mirror, book shelf, shoe rack, dressing mirror, computer unit drawer, table & chair, soft board, chick blinds, bed sheet sets for double and single bed, three pillows, six pillow covers and one blanket each for double and single bed (to be subsequently maintained & laundry charges to be borne by the students), internet connection point, window air conditioner in bed room with remote, refrigerator 180 Ltr, two-burner gas stove and 2 gas cylinder with regulator, TV with remote (Cable connection available on payment basis), telephone point with one instrument, geyser in the bathroom, towel rack, drinking water is available through a contractor on payment basis, electric point and space in the bathroom for personal washing machine (common washing machine is available).

Electricity charges for married accommodation will need to be paid on basis of actuals based on the meter reading.

Caution money deposit payable at the time of joining the programme by the students opting for married accommodation will be Rs 50,000.


Common Facilities:

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals is served in the dining hall.

Facilities for indoor/outdoor games and recreation activities are available. Games such as Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball are very popular among the student community. Fitness conscious students can enroll on payment basis in the air-conditioned gymnasium or go for a jog around the scenic campus. For those who prefer to stay indoors, there is Chess, Carom or Bridge.

Three doctors are in attendance at the dispensary on the campus. A Post Office and a full fledged State Bank of India branch with ATM facility function on the campus.


Network Connectivity:

High-speed servers, running on a variety of platforms to suit all kinds of requirements, support the entire network. The Institute's network is linked to the Internet via a dedicated leased line enabling round the clock Internet connectivity on the campus. Every classroom has a computer connected to this network that allows faculty to retrieve relevant information from their desktop or the central database. This connectivity helps both the students and the faculty considerably in their research and projects. Students are expected to bring their own lap-tops. Wi-Fi has also been introduced at various places.
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