Courses and Fees
DMI Patna Courses Offered and Fees
The Development Management Institute (DMI), Patna, offers one primary flagship postgraduate program and several short-term professional programs.
Flagship Course: PGDM-DM
| Course Name | Level | Duration | Total Academic Fee | Approval |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Development Management (PGDM-DM) | Post-Graduate | 2 Years (5 Terms) | ₹6,00,000 | Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
This PGDM program is fully residential and focuses on management principles applied to the development and social sectors. The curriculum includes compulsory Experiential Learning components like Development Immersion (DI), Enterprise Learning (EL), and a Management Internship (MI).
Other Programmes
DMI also runs various non-degree programmes:
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Competency Enhancement Programmes (CEPs): Short-duration training designed for working professionals in the development management field.
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Certificate Programmes: Short courses focused on specific skill development.
PGDM-DM Fee Structure
The total academic fee for the two-year program is ₹6,00,000. This fee is generally broken down across five academic terms.
| Fee Component | Total Amount (₹) | Notes |
| Tuition Fees | ₹5,60,000 | Covers all classroom learning and experiential segments (DI, EL, MI). |
| Service Fees | ₹35,000 | Covers usage of the Computer/Internet facilities, Library, and basic books. |
| Other Annual Charges | ₹5,000 | Includes Medical Expenses and Student Activities Fund. |
| Grand Total (Academic Fee) | ₹6,00,000 | This is the cost for the full two-year program. |
Additional Mandatory Charges
Students must also account for mandatory charges, which are separate from the academic fee:
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Hostel Maintenance Fee: Approximately ₹18,000 per year (a subsidized rate for compulsory on-campus residency). Food costs (mess charges) are separate.
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Refundable Deposits: A total of ₹20,000 is paid at admission as refundable deposits for Caution Money and Mess Security.
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Alumni Association Fee: A ₹5,000 one-time fee is charged near the end of the course.
