P.G.D. IT: Apply by July 2026 for admissions in Tamil Nadu colleges

In short

Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences in Chennai offers a two-year PGD in Information Technology program for INR 4,50,000.
Eligibility for the PGD IT program at Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate score and a valid national level entrance exam score.
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET) in Coimbatore offers an Undergraduate Program in Information Technology and postgraduate programs including MBA.
General eligibility for PGDM programs in Tamil Nadu requires a minimum three-year Bachelor's degree with 50% marks from a recognized university.
MBA admission in Tamil Nadu typically starts from March and concludes by the end of July, with entrance tests including CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT.

Admissions for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Information Technology programs are currently open for the 2026 academic year in various colleges across Tamil Nadu. Institutions such as Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences in Chennai are offering PGD in Information Technology, while Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET) in Coimbatore provides undergraduate programs in the field.

These programs cater to students seeking specialized education in Information Technology, with varying eligibility criteria, fee structures, and admission processes. The PGD programs typically have a duration of two years, while other management courses like PGDM are also available with similar specializations.

Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences PGD It Program

Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers a regular two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology program. The total fees for this program are INR 4,50,000. To be eligible for admission, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

In addition, applicants are required to have a valid score in any national level entrance examination, such as CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT, to be considered for admission to the PGD Information Technology program at Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences.

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology Overview

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET), a private engineering college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, was established in 2006 by the Sri Shakthi Educational Trust. SIET is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and holds approval from AICTE. The institution is also accredited by NBA and NAAC with an ‘A’ grade.

While SIET offers an Undergraduate Program in Information Technology, admission to its postgraduate programs, including M.E. in Applied Electronics, M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, and MBA, is based on scores from TANCET or GATE. The approximate annual tuition fee for B.E./B.Tech programs at SIET ranges from INR 85,000 to INR 1,20,000, and for M.E./MBA programs, it ranges from INR 70,000 to INR 1,00,000.

Program Type	Courses
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Computer Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Information Technology
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Electronics and Communication Engineering
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Civil Engineering
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Agricultural Engineering
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Food Technology
Undergraduate Programs (B.E./B.Tech)	Biomedical Engineering
Postgraduate Programs	M.E. in Applied Electronics
Postgraduate Programs	M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
Postgraduate Programs	MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Program	Annual Tuition Fee (INR)
B.E./B.Tech	Rs85,000 – Rs1,20,000 (based on department/quota)
M.E./MBA	Rs70,000 – Rs1,00,000

General Admission and Eligibility for PGDM Programs

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) colleges in Tamil Nadu offer full-time two-year programs, which are approved by AICTE and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. These programs typically consist of six trimesters. Eligibility criteria for PGDM admission require candidates to possess at least a three-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from any university recognized by AIU/UGC or AICTE.

Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree course or equivalent are also eligible to apply. Common national level MBA entrance exams accepted for PGDM admission in Tamil Nadu include ATMA, CAT, MAT, and CMAT. The minimum annual fees for management courses in Tamil Nadu B-Schools generally range from INR 0.5 Lakhs to INR 5.00 Lakhs.

Course	Admission Start Month	Entrance Test
MBA Master of Business Administration	March to July end’s	CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / Online As Per University
PGDM Post Graduate Diploma in Management	NA	CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / Online As Per University

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