2 Year PGDM Program
India’s 1st PGDM integrating Business, Design Thinking & Liberal Arts

  • Average CTC @11.17 lakhs
  • Top Recruiters include BlackRock, S&P Global, Infosys, Accenture
  • 50% of curriculum is experiential and industry immersive
  • AICTE Approved Program

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Flagship PGPM Program
  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Location

    Manesar

  • Format

    Full Time

  • Commencement Date

    June 2026

Master Creative Problem-Solving with Design Thinking

At SOIL, we believe that design thinking is not just a skill — it's a mindset. Integrated into the core of the PGDM curriculum, it empowers you to become a creative problem-solver who can lead with empathy and innovate with impact.

Through immersive, hands-on learning experiences, you will:

  • Approach complex business challenges from a human-centered perspective
  • Empathize deeply with users and stakeholders to uncover meaningful insights
  • Ideate original and effective solutions using structured frameworks
  • Combine creativity with business acumen to drive innovation
  • Deliver value that transforms both customer experiences and business outcomes

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Learn More About Design Thinking

Learn Business through bootcamps & experiential immersions

Unleashing Innovation: Design Thinking Bootcamps

Design Thinking Bootcamps empower students to apply design thinking principles across diverse management subjects, fostering problem-solving, creativity, and innovation skills.

Our Bootcamps Help Students in:

  • Integrating Design Thinking with Management Subjects
  • Enhancing Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Fostering Creativity and Innovation
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Encouraging Out-of-the-Box Solutions

Mastering Entrepreneurship: The Sales Soar Challenge

This hands-on dropshipping project allows you to build and manage a small business within our two campuses, providing you with real-world experience and the opportunity to master the art of entrepreneurship.

Unveiling Rural Realities: Himalayan Expedition

Students undertake a trip to the scenic village of Sidhbari located on the outskirts of Dharamshala along the feet of the Himalayas. Students visit the nearby villages to interact with the local communities and understand their political, economic & cultural issues and views.

  • Appreciative Self-Inquiry
  • Broadening Life Perspectives

Empowering Change: Social Innovation

Through our partnerships with 32 NGOs in and around the Delhi NCR region, our students have the unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes while developing essential skills and gaining valuable insights into the social sector.

  • Hands-on Experience in Social Sector
  • Developing Problem-Solving Skills
  • Cultivating Empathy and Social Awareness

Expanding Horizons: Experiential Fridays

We believe in holistic development through diverse learning experiences. Our unique Experiential Fridays initiative offers students a wide range of activities based on the Multiple Intelligences Model, fostering growth beyond the classroom.

Expanding Horizons:

  • Club-Level Activities
  • Exploring Emerging Tech
  • Nurturing Multiple Intelligence
  • Engaging with Industry

Clubs and Activities:

  • Entrepreneurship Club
  • Marketing Club
  • Finance Club

Tech Areas:

  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Drone Technology
  • Spatial Technology

Industry and Culture Engagement:

  • Sessions with CEOs
  • Masterclasses with Domain Experts
  • Workshops with Innovators

Creative Learning:

  • Art Workshops
  • Sport Activities
  • Debate and Discussion Forums

Enriching Minds: Liberal Arts Immersion

A liberal arts education does more than teaching you the skills you need for a successful career; it provides you with the experiences and understanding the purpose of your life. Today’s employers value soft skills more than ever.

Our foundation program aims at teaching the students the following.

Our foundation program aims at teaching

Empowering Change: Corporate Immersion

Corporate Immersion program offers students an exclusive opportunity to visit renowned companies and learn about their unique corporate cultures firsthand. By interacting with industry professionals and observing business operations in real-time, students gain valuable insights that complement their classroom learning.

Companies visited

Radio 98.3
V3
Maruti Suzuki
Yes Bank

Placements and Career Development:
Navigating Pathways to Success

Our placements and career development program has yielded exceptional results in the 2024–25 cycle, showcasing a culmination of dedication, preparation, and industry partnerships. Explore the highlights of our successful placements journey, where students have secured coveted positions across diverse sectors, demonstrating their readiness to excel in the professional world.

  • 37

    New Companies Participated in Process

  • 4.28X

    Average CTC Post MBA

  • 96

    Total List of Companies Participating

  • 30%

    Students Offered CTC Above 14 LPA

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  • 20.7 LPA

    Highest CTC Offered to Batch 2024-25

  • 11.17 LPA

    Average CTC Offered to Batch 2024-25

  • 10.9 LPA

    Median CTC Offered to the Batch

  • 12.97 LPA

    CTC of the Top 50% of the Batch

Recognized Among India’s Top B-Schools

SOIL Institute of Management has consistently maintained its position among India’s leading B-schools, a reflection of its commitment to academic excellence, purpose-driven leadership, and industry-relevant education. These rankings represent the confidence of students, recruiters, and academic bodies in SOIL’s distinctive approach to management education.

Rank #18

Top MBA Colleges
in India

Rank #20

Top MBA Institutions for Career Growth (Standalone)

Rank #21

Private Standalone B-Schools
in India

Rank #33

Top Management Institutes (India Today, 2021–22)

Student life

Experience Student Life at SOIL

Life at SOIL goes beyond the classroom, it’s where future leaders collaborate, create, and grow together. From cross-functional projects and leadership clubs to cultural events and community initiatives, our campus offers a transformative experience that fuels both personal and professional growth.

A day in life of a PGDM Student
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Experiential Friday
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Student Success Stories

Pratishtha Kagra
Pratishtha Kagra

Associate Consultant (iCORE–CIS), Wipro

From a fresher to Associate Consultant at Wipro, Pratishtha’s journey highlights client-readiness built through SOIL’s PGDM and the confidence to solve real business problems.

Pulkit Nagpal
Pulkit Nagpal

Senior Consultant, EY

From Engineer at COLT Engineering Services to Senior Consultant at EY, Pulkit’s journey underscores a move from engineering delivery to advisory—powered by SOIL’s problem-solving rigor and industry exposure.

Avani Dwivedi
Avani Dwivedi

Senior Associate Consultant, Infosys

From Associate – Retail Operations at Fidelity International to Senior Associate Consultant at Infosys, Avani’s journey shows how SOIL’s structured learning and mentorship helped turn domain insight into consulting impact.

Industry Mentorship

Learn From the Best With Our Industry Mentors

From seasoned founders to corporate leaders, our mentors help shape ideas into scalable ventures through hands-on guidance and strategic insights.

  • 20%

    Senior
    Leadership

  • 15%

    Startup
    Founders

  • 10%

    Product &
    Tech

  • 12%

    Marketing, Branding &
    Growth Strategy

  • 8%

    Finance, VC &
    Fundraising

Learn From the Best With Our Industry Mentors

Batch Profile

Our PGDM program brings together a diverse and high-potential cohort of aspiring professionals from across the country. With a strong mix of academic backgrounds, work experience, and a shared drive for innovation, the batch is a reflection of SOIL’s inclusive and future-focused learning environment.

  • 22.5 Yrs

    Average Age of
    the Batch

  • 15.4 Months

    Average Work
    Experience

  • 24

    States
    Represented

  • 46%

    Percentage of
    Females

Work Experience

Work Experience

Graduation Streams

Arts
12%
Commerce
29%
Engineering
18%
Management
25%
Science
15%

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