FAQs – Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

What is the course structure of the programme?

Please view the course structure by visiting the respective programme page.

How many years does a student have to complete a programme?

The duration of the course shall be one academic year.

For the Post Graduate Diploma programme, every candidate admitted shall pay the prescribed fees at the time of admission. In the event that a candidate is unable to fulfil the prescribed requirements for the award of the degree within the stipulated one academic year, he/she may be permitted to continue for an additional period of up to two subsequent academic years, or until all requirements are duly completed, whichever is earlier. Such continuation shall be subject to payment of the prescribed continuation fee for each year (currently ₹5,000/-, subject to revision).

At the conclusion of the third academic year, if the candidate has not fulfilled all requirements for the award of the degree, the admission shall stand automatically cancelled.

What is the scheme of Assessment?

Every course shall have a combination of formative and summative assessments. This will aid in regular learning and understanding concepts better.

What is Grading Mechanism?

To successfully complete a programme, a student must take all three assessments (Formative I + Formative II + Summative) and obtain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of three and above out of seven. An aggregate of your performance will count towards the final grade in each course.

Grade Grade Description Grade Point Percentage of Marks
O Meets the highest standards for the assignment or course 7 70% and above
A+ Meets very high standards for the assignment or course 6 65% to 69.99%
A Meets high standards for the assignment or course 5 60% to 64.99%
B+ Meets most of standards for the assignment or course 4 55% to 59.99%
B Meets basic standards for the assignment or course 3 50% to 54.99%
C+ While acceptable, falls short of meeting basic standards in several ways 2 45% to 49.99%
C Lowest passing grade 1 40% to 44.99%
F Failing, very poor performance 0 Below 40%