The Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM) is ISDM’s 11 months flagship program. ISDM is India’s Top Development Management Institute founded to create a cadre of young management professionals for the social sector.

About ISDM:

ISDM, founded in 2016 , India’s First of its kind development management institution to establish the domain of Development Management as distinctly different from business management or public administration, to enable social purpose organisations to have impact at large scale.

ISDM is known for its world class faculties, publishing multiple research papers, launching its nation building programs , 100% placement records.

About the Program:

  • Duration: 11 Months Full-time on-campus program
  • Teaching Style: 360° Learning Experience including in-class sessions, collaborative group work & on-field learning component
  • Batch: Diverse cohort, bringing together individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
  • Placements: 100% placement record
  • Scholarships: Financial Aids Available.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Graduates from any stream,
    • Whether working professionals or freshers, who are interested in pursuing a career and creating an impact in the social sector should apply!

Financial Aid and Scholarship:

ISDM is a non-profit research-led institution, committed to making world-class education
affordable for students from all walks of life.

  • Financial Assistance: ISDM offers the option of deferred payment to students in need, which is payable in easy, interest-free installments.
  • Scholarships: ISDM awards scholarships to deserving candidates to support them to be a part of PGP-DM. 

Admission Process:

ISDM’S admissions process is fully online and has four stages:

  1. Application Submission
  2. Online Assessment
  3. Personal Interview
  4. Offer Roll Out

Placement Records:

  • 300+ organisations shared approximately 320+ roles for the batch.
  • Organisations Participated: ICICI Foundation, Reliance Foundation, Ambuja Foundation, Sattva Consulting, WOTR, Plan India, PRADAN, Dr. Reddyʼs Foundation, Bharti Foundation, Samhita, Lend A Hand India, Sewa Bharat, Gram Vikas, Teach for India, CSRBox, Pi Jam, The Antara Foundation, Thinkthrough Consulting, Swasti, , Lighthouse Communities Foundation, Save the Children, Live to Love, Mantra4Change, CARE India, Peepul, Collective Good Foundation, etc. participated and recruited students from ISDM.
  • Highest Package: ₹16 Lakhs and Average Starting Salary of ₹6.7 Lakhs.
  • Career Options after ISDM: Social Impact Consulting, Impact Investing , Policy Consulting, Education/Research/Think Tanks, Top CSR Foundations, Start-ups, For-Profit Social Organisations.
  • After completing PGP in Development Management, working professionals have got 54.2% salary hike.

How to Apply:

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