Major differences between PGDM and MBA are as follows:

• PGDM is highly multidisciplinary.
• Its adaptive and flexible.
• Opportunities and scopes are much wider.
• PGDM goes beyond imparting knowledge, tools & techniques.
• Can do further studies and sit for government exams.

Where as MBA IS:

• Theory driven, lectures and black board approach.
• Non-flexible in terms syllabus cannot be adapted according to current scenario.
• Critical case-let discussions are missing.
• Guest lectures from industries are very few.
• Industry visits are minimum.