Post Graduate Programme in
Business Administration, Mumbai

Flagship 18-months, full-time programme based on the famed
German Dual System to nurture future management trainees for
German and other IGTC member companies.


Programme Details

Eligibility & Admission Process

Eligibility Requirements

  • Good Score in CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / NMAT / CET or take the IGTC online test
  • Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) with 50% aggregate
  • Final year students may apply; admission conditional until passing final examination

Admission Process

Application Form Fee: Rs. 3000/- + 18% GST
  • Fill & submit the Online Admission Form
  • Appear for IGTC Online Test (if CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/CET scores not available), Group Discussion, and Personal Interview
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Our Achievers

Student Stories, Powered by Results!

Our graduates now work with Indo-German companies like Siemens, DHL, Bosch and Mercedes-Benz

Students studying

88%

Students feel their ideas are valued in their course

85%

Students are satisfied with their experience at IGTC

Numbers That Define Our Legacy

In order to achieve better effectiveness and support our students, we have improved our learning resources by increasing our subscription levels (including access to academic journals) and by adding many more physical books in our libraries.

Vanalika Bhuta

Vanalika Bhuta

GROW TraineeBASF India Ltd.

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

Yashashree Borse

Yashashree Borse

Management TraineeMercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

Shreya Shah

Shreya Shah

Communications Executive Siemens Limited

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

PGPBA Alumnus 2021

Anahita Fitter

Anahita Fitter

Founder Snapshot Global Communication

PGPBA Alumnus 1997

PGPBA Alumnus 1997

Alumni Testimonials

Real Stories From Our Real Achievers

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Why PGPBA?

What Makes the PGPBA Experience Unique?

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German Dual Learning Model

Connect classroom concepts with real corporate projects through a structured blend of theory sessions and hands-on training across Indo-German companies.

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Learn From Expert Faculty

Gain insights from top B-School faculty and senior professionals who bring both academic mastery and real business experience to the classroom.

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Immersive Corporate Training

Work with leading Indo-German organisations, understand German processes and work culture, and execute live projects.

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Strong Career Outcomes

Benefit from internship, practical training, and placement support backed by the IGCC network of 100+ Indo-German companies.

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Prestigious Joint Certification

PGPBA certificate jointly awarded by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Berlin, and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC).

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the IGTC PGPBA a Degree or Diploma Course?

PGPBA Programme offered by IGTC is a certificate course jointly awarded by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Berlin and the Indo‐German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) recognized by German industry in India and Germany.

How does the IGTC PGPBA compare to a 2 year MBA?

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IGTC PGPBA Programme is very similar to a 2 year MBA degree in terms of design, experience of faculty and delivery. Some comparative advantages are:

  • Our distinctive feature is the compulsory practical training/internship with leading Indo-German partner organizations. This engagement involves hands-on industry applications through on-the-job training, mentorship, and live projects.
  • The program seamlessly integrates the strengths of theoretical and practical approaches, drawing inspiration from the German Dual System. Take advantage of top-notch management training through hands-on experience as Management Trainee-Interns at India's premier German corporations.
  • As a non-profit management training arm of the Indo German Chamber of Commerce, IGTC is able to extend deep value for its programmes. The PGPBA cost is kept at INR 4,00,000 plus tax compared to expensive MBA degree

What is the Business Environment Germany?

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IGTC offers an optional 10-day study trip to Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) which hosts IGTC students and participating managers at their Karlsruhe campus, Germany. This exchange is a highlight of our PGPBA Programmes as it not only promotes an understanding of Germany’s business culture and its people, but is packed with a good balance of business and social lessons from an intercultural perspective.

How do I apply?

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Application forms to be filled out online supported by required documents and an application fee of Rs.3000/- + 9% CGST + 9% SGST. Please contact IGTC via +91 7045360206 or email us at igtcprograms@indo-german.com for more details.

What are qualifications required for application?

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Graduates in any field (B.E./B.Tech./B.Com./B.M.S/B.M.M./B.SC/B.A.) with 0-5 years of work experience and over 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply.

Will I be guaranteed placement after graduation in the same company I intern with?

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A placement opportunity with the training company is not a guarantee; but the internship could convert to a pre-placement offer subject to individual training performance and a job opening in the company.

What are the benefits of the German Dual System?

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The German Dual System in its purest form, the Dual System simply means ‘Learning by Doing’, it is widely practiced in Germany and several European countries. In IGTC this discipline fosters joint educational responsibility with the collaborating companies. Together, it creates a unique synergy between learning and working that instills the knowledge of business principles and the confidence to innovate and execute.

Can I pay the fees for the programme in installments?

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The total fee to the programme is Rs. 4,00,000 plus tax is payable in three installments as follows:
  • First installment: INR 50,000 + taxes (upon admission within 2 weeks)
  • Second installment: INR 1,50,000 + taxes (in June)
  • Third installment: INR 2,00,000 + taxes (in April - following year)

Can I withdraw my candidature?

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Fees paid is ron-refundable. No fees will be refund, if the candidature is withdrawn by the student

What is the DHBW Master programme?

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IGTC is currently holding discussions with Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Center for Advanced Studies (CAS), Heilbronn to accept PGPBA students from IGTC into their Master’s in Business Management programme. It is intended for those IGTC students who additionally aspire to gain an international experience, a higher education in business and a master’s degree at a renowned German institution. DHBW is one of the largest higher education institutions in the German Federal State of Baden-Wuerttemberg with 9 DHBW locations & 3 DHBW campuses, catering to approximately 34,000 students and over 9,000 corporate partners across all their Bachelors and master’s programmes.

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