Admissions Open: January 2026 Session. Apply now !
A one-year, credit-based programme designed to build end-to-end HR capability—covering core HR systems, performance management, learning & development, OD & change, talent acquisition, HR analytics, leadership development, and sustainability/CSR—with an 8-credit Project Work to solve a real HR/business problem.
- Programme Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters) | Max completion: 3 Years
- Delivery Modes: Weekend Classroom (AIMA, Lajpat Nagar) + Online Live Classes
- Capstone: 8-Credit Project Work (GM100)
Overview:
The PGCM – Human Resource Management is an application-driven programme that combines frameworks, tools and case-based learning to help participants build practical HR capability. The curriculum integrates core HR with analytics, leadership and responsible HR practices, culminating in a project where participants develop an implementable solution for a real HR/business challenge.
Programme Objectives & Learning Outcomes
- Apply core HR concepts and systems to manage key HR processes and align people practices with business goals
- Design and implement OD and change interventions to improve structure, culture and organisational effectiveness
- Integrate performance management, training & development and HR analytics to improve measurable outcomes
- Strengthen leadership pipelines and embed sustainability/CSR considerations into HR decision-making.
Who Should Enrol (For Whom)
- Middle-management professionals seeking to refresh and deepen HR fundamentals
- Professionals from other functions aiming to transition into HR roles
- Graduates seeking job-ready HR skills to increase employability
- Graduates working in KPO/GCC or team roles aiming to build human asset management capability
Recognition & Approval
Approved by AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India (credit-based programme). Programme recognition/approval document is available on the AIMA resources page.Reference link (as provided): https://resources.aima.in/event-uploaded-file/AICTE-Approval.pdf
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, OR
- 3-year diploma after 10+2 (equivalent to graduation) from an institution recognised by AICTE
- Graduate students pursuing professional courses (MBA/MFS/CA/CS/ICWA) may enrol concurrently and seek lateral entry (as applicable)
Selection Process
- Fill the Query/Admission form and upload scanned graduation marksheet + passport photograph
- For lateral entry and exemptions, contact the programme team for curriculum equivalence evaluation
Lateral Entry & Credit Transfer (if applicable)
Lateral entry provisions may apply for select postgraduate students (e.g., M.Com/MA), subject to curriculum matching and approval. Exemptions of up to two subjects may be considered with fee adjustments for exempted papers, as per AIMA’s curriculum harmonisation process.
Sessions
- Commences: January and July each year
- Exams: June and December (schedule updated on AIMA website and Student Portal)
Exam Schedule:
Exam schedule is updated on AIMA website and Student Portal. Exams are held in June and December each year.
Lateral Entry Provision
- Post graduate students undergoing courses like M.Com, MA can opt for lateral entry with exemption of maximum 2 subjects and concurrently continue both the courses.
- The objective behind this initiative is to encourage more graduates to take up professional, Post-graduation programme like PGCM. Any student in the Final year/3rd Semester of M.Com /MA can undergo this distance learning programme concurrently.
- The student also has an opportunity to seek credit transfer of maximum two papers, which he/she has passed in the first year or 1&2 semester of M.Com/MA.
- AIMA has developed a detailed system for curriculum matching and harmonisation of grades and degrees.
- Those 2 papers which match with any one stream of PGCM are exempted for the student and they can seek credit transfer for the same, rest of the papers need to be studied and successfully cleared.
- Students seeking lateral entry are also given a fee exception for two subjects/papers.
Class Timings and Mode of Delivery
A: Classroom Mode (Weekend)
- Classes: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday) at AIMA, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
- Academic windows: Aug–Nov and Feb–May
- Admission form note: Select Nodal Centre Preference 1 as “100 – AIMA CME Coordination Centre” for classroom mode
B: Online Live Classes Mode
- Recorded lectures + Online Live weekend classes (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
- Academic windows: Aug–Nov and Feb–May
- Admission form note: Select Nodal Centre Preference 1 as “0 – All India Management Association” for online classroom mode
Sample Certificate
Contact Us
Neha Malhotra
Manager – Center for Management Education
All India Management Association (AIMA)
15 Link Road, Lajpat Nagar – Part III,
Near Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, New Delhi – 110024
Mobile: +91 9250127573 / +91 9599932806
Email: pgcm@aima.in; nmalhotra@aima.in
Website: www.aima.in
Programme Fee:
|
Fee Particulars |
Fee in INR |
|---|---|
| Total Programme Fee (Module 1 + Module 2) | ₹ 35,500 |
Fee includes academic charges, study material, online course content, recorded lectures and facilities provided by AIMA. Examination fee is separate and charged at actuals. Fees paid are non-refundable.
FAQs
Q. Is PGCM (HRM) AICTE approved?
A. Yes. The PGCM in Human Resource Management is approved by AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The approval document is available on AIMA’s resources page.
Q. What is the duration of the programme?
A. The programme duration is 1 year (two semesters). The maximum allowed duration to complete the programme is 3 years.
Q. Who is eligible to apply?
A. Graduates in any discipline from a recognised university, or 3-year diploma after 10+2 (equivalent to graduation) from an AICTE-recognised institution are eligible.
Q. When do admissions open and when does the session start?
A. Admissions are open for January 2026. Sessions commence in January and July each year.
Q. What is the learning mode—online or classroom?
A. Both options are available: weekend classroom mode at AIMA (Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi) and online live classes with recorded lectures.
Q. Are exams conducted online?
A. Exam schedules are updated on the AIMA website and Student Portal. Exams are held in June and December.
Q. Is there a project in the programme?
A. Yes. The programme includes an 8-credit Project Work (GM100) where you develop an implementable solution to a real HR/business problem.
Q. Is lateral entry / credit transfer available?
A. Lateral entry/exemptions may be available for eligible candidates based on curriculum equivalence. Contact the programme team for evaluation.
Q. What is the programme fee and what does it include?
A. The total programme fee is ₹35,500. It includes academic charges, study material, online course content and recorded lectures. Examination fee is separate and charged at actuals; fees are non-refundable.
Q. Who should take this programme?
A. It is suitable for working professionals (including middle management), professionals transitioning into HR, and graduates seeking employability-focused HR capability.
Programme Code: P72 | Total Credits: 40S
| Module | Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits | Theory/Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | HR01 | Human Resource Management | 4 | Theory |
| Module 1 | HR03 | Performance Management | 4 | Theory |
| Module 1 | HR04 | Training and Development | 4 | Theory |
| Module 1 | HR07 | Managing Change Through Organizational Development | 4 | Theory |
| Module 1 | HR17 | Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning | 4 | Theory |
| Module 2 | HR16 | Leadership Development | 4 | Theory |
| Module 2 | HR18 | HR Analytics | 4 | Theory |
| Module 2 | HR19 | Sustainability and HR Ethics | 4 | Theory |
| Module 2 | GM100 | Project Work | 8 | Practical |
