PGDM Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
The closest sibling is the LBSIM Delhi PGDM RBA which shares a machine learning course but adds project management and visual analytics, and which holds NBA accreditation and AIU MBA-equivalence. The PGDM (AI & DS) instead pairs its two machine learning courses with RDBMS & Data Warehousing and a three-trimester capstone. The LBSIM Delhi PGDM General and LBSIM Delhi PGDM Financial Management suit aspirants who prefer a functional management career.
Parameter | PGDM (AI & DS) (this programme) | PGDM (General) | PGDM (FM) | PGDM (RBA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | 2021 | 1995 | 2008 | 2018 |
Seats (2027-29) | 30 | 180 | 60 | 60 |
Year 1 domain-specific core | Machine Learning (Supervised); RDBMS & Data Warehousing; Machine Learning (Unsupervised) | 3 domain-specific core courses from the chosen major | Financial Markets & Institutions; Applied Corporate Finance; Business Valuation | Machine Learning; Project Management; Visual Analytics |
Research component | Capstone project (three trimesters) and Scholarly Research Project | Final Research Project (5 months) | Final Research Project | Scholarly Research Project (research paper) |
Tuition fee, General seat | Rs 17.25 lakh | Rs 17.25 lakh | Rs 17.25 lakh | Rs 17.25 lakh |
NBA accreditation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AIU MBA-equivalence | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average CTC, Batch 2024-26 | Rs 12.1 LPA | Rs 12.4 LPA | Rs 12.5 LPA | Rs 12.2 LPA |
Highest CTC, Batch 2024-26 | Rs 14.7 LPA | Rs 24.00 LPA | Rs 17.0 LPA | Rs 15.1 LPA |
LBSIM Delhi PGDM AI & DS 2027-29: Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Admission, Fees, Placements
LBSIM Delhi PGDM AI & DS 2027 admissions are open for 30 seats in the PGDM (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), New Delhi, for Batch 2027-29. The LBSIM Delhi PGDM (AI & DS) is the newest and smallest of the institute's four two-year, full-time PGDM programmes. The General-seat tuition fee for the LBSIM Delhi PGDM (AI & DS) is Rs 17.25 lakh, as per the LBSIM PGDM Admission Brochure 2027. Candidates need a CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score. The PGDM (AI & DS) Batch 2024-26 recorded an average CTC of Rs 12.1 LPA.
LBSIM added the PGDM (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) in 2021, making it the most recent programme in its PGDM portfolio. The programme is approved by AICTE and, like all LBSIM PGDM programmes, accredited by AACSB. It has two project components: a capstone project spread over three trimesters and a Scholarly Research Project. Class size is limited to 30 seats, the smallest intake at LBSIM. The institute hosted a National AI & DS Conference on 24 January 2026. Students also take part in the compulsory Rural Immersion and Outbound Leadership Programme that every LBSIM PGDM student completes. Dr Ekta Singhal is the Chairperson of the PGDM (AI & DS).
The LBSIM PGDM AI and DS admission process for Batch 2027-29 has four stages: an entrance exam, an online application, shortlisting on a composite score, and an Extempore and Personal Interview. The main points for the LBSIM Delhi PGDM AI and DS 2027 intake are summarised below.
- Eligibility: a bachelor's degree of at least three years after 10+2, in any discipline, with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent, from a UGC or AIU recognised university. Final-year students can apply provisionally.
- Exams accepted: CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT (score dated 1 January 2023 to 31 January 2027). CMAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP and ATMA are not accepted.
- Application and cost: apply online at forms.lbsim.ac.in, or offline at the Dwarka campus. The application fee is Rs 1,500 until 15 November 2026 and Rs 2,200 from 16 November 2026.
- Key dates: applications close in December 2026 (exact date awaited); the Extempore and Personal Interview are in February to March 2027, results in March 2027 and the programme begins in June 2027 (all tentative).
- Shortlisting and cut off: LBSIM builds a composite score from the exam score, past academics, work experience and application details. The LBSIM PGDM General cut off is not published in advance.
- Selection weightage: the entrance exam score carries 60% weight; past academics, the Extempore, the Personal Interview and work experience together carry 40%.
- Confirming the seat: selected candidates complete the LBSIM PGDM AI and DS admission by paying the fee between March and June 2027 (tentative).
LBSIM added the PGDM (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) in 2021, making it the most recent programme in its PGDM portfolio. The programme is approved by AICTE and, like all LBSIM PGDM programmes, accredited by AACSB. It has two project components: a capstone project spread over three trimesters and a Scholarly Research Project. Class size is limited to 30 seats, the smallest intake at LBSIM. The institute hosted a National AI & DS Conference on 24 January 2026. Students also take part in the compulsory Rural Immersion and Outbound Leadership Programme that every LBSIM PGDM student completes. Dr Ekta Singhal is the Chairperson of the PGDM (AI & DS).
Stage | Key Courses |
|---|---|
Foundation (before Trimester I) | Basic Business Communication; Basic Accounting; Basic MS Excel; Basic Statistics; Bloomberg Market Concepts; Understanding Entrepreneurship |
Year 1 (Trimesters I to III) | 23 courses (8 + 8 + 7), including the domain-specific core: Machine Learning (Supervised); RDBMS & Data Warehousing; Machine Learning (Unsupervised) |
Summer internship | 8 to 10 weeks after Trimester III |
Year 2 (Trimesters IV to VI) | 5 core courses + 7 specialisation electives + 1 open elective |
Projects | Capstone project (three trimesters); Scholarly Research Project |
Experiential credits | Rural Immersion (3 credits); International Immersion, Leadership and Social (3 credits) |
Total | 120 credits |
LBSIM PGDM AI & DS Admission Eligibility Criteria have following key requirements:
- Any bachelor's degree of at least three years after 10+2, with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent. LBSIM does not restrict the discipline.
- The degree must come from a UGC or AIU recognised university in India or abroad.
- A CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 score, or a GMAT score dated 1 January 2023 to 31 January 2027.
- Students in the final year of their degree can apply provisionally
- Shortlist based on the composite score.
- Extempore.
- Personal Interview: on campus for candidates in Delhi, online for outstation candidates.
Selection weightage: In the final selection for the PGDM (AI & DS), LBSIM Delhi gives 60% weight to the entrance exam score. A combined 40% covers past academic performance, the Extempore, the Personal Interview and work experience together. LBSIM has not published how this 40% is divided, and it keeps the option to modify the process as circumstances require.
The LBSIM brochure states that the institute awards full merit-cum-means scholarships to selected EWS and meritorious students, and this applies to PGDM (AI & DS) students too. The number of scholarships is not stated. Any refund is governed by AICTE regulations.
Post Graduate Programme in General Management (PGPGM)
SPJIMR’s Post Graduate Programme in General Management (PGPGM) is a two-year weekend programme ideally suited for mid-career professionals who wish to pursue an Executive MBA without taking a career break. Participants are awarded the AICTE-approved diploma, “PGDM – Executive Management Programme”, on successfully completing the PGPGM programme. Our world-class faculty deploys a unique application-oriented pedagogy that relates classroom activities and assignments to the programme participant’s work context. In addition, the stimulating classroom discussions with a cohort of highly experienced co-learners from diverse industries expose participants to a broad range of perspectives. The programme design enables participants to maximise new learning while excelling in their day jobs and expanding their professional network.
Programme Objective
- The objective of PGPGM is to help shape leaders for tomorrow, layering functional knowledge with a general management perspective.
- This programme aims to build knowledge, skills and attitude, ensuring that participants will be:
- Proficient in problem solving with an integrative approach
- Innovative thinkers driving change in a dynamic business environment
- Responsible leaders with sensitive stakeholder management
Programme Highlights
- On Campus Programme
- Sessions on alternate weekends
- Option of international immersion
- Minimum work ex required 4 years
- Average work experience 9+ years
- Participants can choose to attend sessions in Delhi campus or Mumbai campus
Our selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, his/her managerial aptitude as well as maturity, ethics and values and achievements. The focus of the selection process will be on the following:
- Participant Profile
- Interview
- Case Analysis
- Admission test
PGPGM is an AICTE-approved 2-year diploma programme for working professionals. With sessions on every alternate weekend, it is specially designed for busy executives with four or more years of work experience who do not want to take a career break for further studies. On successfully completing the programme, participants will be awarded the AICTE-approved diploma, “PGDM- Executive Management Programme”.
For NCR participants, weekend sessions will be held at Delhi Campus, with annual immersions in the Mumbai Campus. For Maharashtra participants, weekend sessions will be held at Mumbai Campus. Candidates from other states can attend sessions at either one of these campuses.
PGPGM is specifically customised for mid to senior management executives and provides the essential knowledge and skills of an Executive MBA programme. The programme architecture comprises four Phases and follows the TLAP model with a focus on Teaching, Learning, Application to the job context and Project (industry-based). The Phase 1 curriculum of the programme is on building the Foundation with foundation courses; Phase 2 and Phase 3 are Integration and Phase 4 is customization of the curriculum. There are seven specializations namely Strategic Brand Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Digital Marketing, Block Chain for Business Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, International Finance, Strategic Cost Management.
- Application forms are available online on the admissions portal and should be filled in by the desirous applicant.
- The application fee is Rs. 1500, which is non-refundable
- Submit Complete employment proof – self-attested copies (Relieving letters from previous employers and offer/ promotion letter from present employer)
- Submit Complete educational proof – self-attested copies (Marksheets and passing certificates of X, XII, Graduation, Post Graduation, etc.)
- Post the application submission date, the applicant will be informed through email about the date of the selection process by the PGPGM office.
- Submit a valid score for any one of the listed admission tests CAT/MAT /GMAT / ATMA/CMAT/XAT
- Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline. Diploma holders with ten years of experience may also apply
- Academic Record: A good consistent academic record with a minimum of 50% marks at graduation.
- Work Experience: Minimum work experience of four years after graduation.
- Entrance Test: Must take one of the admission tests CAT/MAT /GMAT/ATMA/CMAT/XAT
SPJIMR selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, his/her managerial aptitude as well as maturity, ethics and values and achievements. After submission of Application form, SPJIMR selection process will have following components:
- Shortlisting for Interview
- Performance in Interview
- Weightage to work experience profile
- Performance in Case Analysis
- Performance in Admission test. Test scores of CAT/MAT /GMAT / ATMA/CMAT/XAT from over the last three years are acceptable. For GMAT, test scores of the last five years would be acceptable
- PGPGM admissions follow the rolling interview process. Deserving candidates receive an offer letter
- Accept the admission offer and pay the fees