SOIL Institute of Management started its journey 16 years ago and is based out of the start-up & innovation hub of India - Gurgaon. Co-created with 32 partner companies Multinational and Indian from across industry verticals including Mahindra, Taj Hotels, Grant Thornton, HUL, GSK, Birla Group, Dabur, ABB, ACC, Dr Reddy’s, J&J, L&T, Tata Steel, Birla Group, Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, Asian Paints, SAP, TVS, Schneider among others. SOIL has a legacy of more than 1600 alumni. SOIL focuses on an industry-relevant curriculum with world-class faculty, best-in-class green campus and immersive experiential learning modules.
SOIL has highly accomplished Governing Board comprising Anil Sachdev, Founder & CEO - Grow Talent Company and Founder of SOIL; Dr. Pradip Khandwalla, Former Director IIM Ahmedabad; KK Nohria, Former Chairman, Crompton Greaves; Dr. Swaminathan, Former CEO & MD, Infosys BPO and Former Executive Chairman, Manipal Health Enterprises and other distinguished academicians and corporate heads.
SOIL has two campuses at Gurgaon and Manesar. SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon has created Manesar campus known as SOIL School of Business Design. At Gurgaon campus, SOIL school of Management offers 1 year PGPM, while the 2 years PGDM is offered at SOIL School of Business Design at Manesar. SOIL accepts score of CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT exams for PGDM admission.
Soil’s 2 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management is India’s first Government & AICTE Approved PGDM program that provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to traditional management using Design thinking and Liberal Arts. The PGDM program is designed as an innovation journey with unique curriculum and pedagogic approach leading to strong placements.
In the previous PGDM placement season, SOIL achieved high 140% RoI. The average CTC for SOIL in placement 2023 was Rs.10.30 LPA and highest salary was Rs.19.30 LPA . 49 companies participated in placement process at SOIL. Some of the top recruiters include MIRAI JMAC, Accenture, Deloitte, MAHINDRA AFS, AGROSTAR, HCL, BYJUS, AXIS BANK, Genpact, WIPRO, Newgen, SOIL CONSULTING, INFOSYS, NIIT, Tech Mahindra, Digit Insurance, ANZ, ICICI, DRAUP, HONO-AI among others.
SOIL has state of the art infrastructure with all amenities both at its Gurgaon City and Manesar campus including spacious well equipped AC classrooms, Library, Auditorium, seminar and multipurpose halls, sports complex, Gym, health centre, Computer Labs among others.
SOIL students are placed across the functions in Marketing, Analytics, Human Resources, Finance among others.
Top recruiters making offers to SOIL students for diverse functions include:
Marketing | Tech Mahindra, Mphasis , Zomato, ABB , Frontizo, SRK Exports, Stadhawk, Bridge Group , Skiify |
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Analytics | Infosys, KPMG Global, Cognizant, Happiest Minds , Coverfox, Zimyo Consulting, HDFC Bank, InfoZec, HDFC Bank |
Human Resources | Mahindra AFS, Athena Research, Anand Group, Intellect Design , Sopra Steria, HONO.AI , BYJU’s H, DRAUP , Tarnea |
Finance | Wipro (Finance), HDFC Bank, Genpact, Avanaa Capital, Paytm Money, RazorPay, Happiest Minds, Bridge Group, Calipro |
Companies participated in SOIL Placements across the sectors including Retail, IT & ITES, Manufacturing, Consulting, Data Science, Automobile, Education, FMCG, Banking and Finance, Pharma among others.
Roles and Profiles offered to students in SOIL Placements include Senior Business Analyst, Business Development Analyst, Management Trainee, Business Analyst, Associate Consultant, Senior Analyst Data Science, Area Sales Manager, HR Manager, Lead HR Strategy Manager among others.
Labs -- SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon
SOIL has computer lab with round the clock fast internet connectivity
Cafeteria -- SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon
Cafeteria at SOIL satisfies the food habits of the students
A/C Classrooms -- SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon
SOIL class rooms are airconditioned and are wi fi enabled with fast network connectivity
Post Graduate Programme in Management Business Leadership (PGPM BL)
SOIL Institute of Management’s 1 Year MBA provides a solid foundation in major business disciplines and core business skills. Our world-class faculty and several industry leaders develop courses based on up-to-date best practice and latest academic research.
This One Year MBA – PGPM leadership development program aims to provide India’s future leaders who are high on integrity and character, who can inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders, and who can demonstrate responsible leadership to take India and its people on its way to become a powerful economy.
SOIL’s academic curriculum enables the most Transformative Leadership experience wherein the students get an opportunity to explore and discover their true potential and become leaders who desire to change the world for the greater good.
SOIL Institute of Management’s 1 year MBA Program will equip students with the necessary business skills to become the leaders in the new Emerging India.
SOIL PGPM Admission Process step by step process is as below:
Step 1 - Candidates should submit an online application by paying the application fee of Rs.2000.
Step 2 – Check GEPI Shortilisting
Step 3 – Participate in GEPI Round comprising SOIL Talent Appreciation Test, Leadership Exercise, Life Map Exercise, Personal Interview Round
Step 4 – Check Result Declaration (Admissions Offers)
Step 5 – Acceptance of Offer & Enrolment
SOIL Institute of Management one-year full time PGPM in Business Leadership is its flagship post graduate program. This program requires a minimum of 2 years of work experience for a student to apply. The program provides a solid grounding in analytics, marketing, finance and HR with world class faculty, curriculum co-created with industry and a transformational leadership pedagogy involving applied learning, action-oriented collaboration, and experiential learning through yoga, theatre and outbound trips to the Himalayas and rural India. With a Learning Curriculum Design based on multiple intelligences, this program will provide you the tools to transform your leadership journey from an individual contributor to a manager and a leader.
SOIL PGPM Program curriculum is designed to prepare ‘mangers of future’ who can solve cross-functional and multidimensional problems of the corporate world. SOIL unique curriculum integrates management disciplines with liberal Arts and Design thinking. SOIL curriculum includes case studies and simulation as well as experiential learning modules. The curriculum focuses not just on “knowing” or “doing”, but more on “being”. Learning outside the classroom through leadership events, clubs, competitions, rituals, celebrations, is given equal importance. The evaluation system is more a learning and developmental tool. The curriculum and pedagogy is as per emerging trends and requirements of industry & global landscape with the flexibility to quickly redesign it to respond to these needs to improve the employability skills.
SOIL PGPM Application Process is detailed below:
Fill the SOIL Online Application form.
Create an account by filling in the details. You will receive a unique account ID and password. Using it re-login into your account and complete the registration process.
Enter all the details; academic, personal, work experience related.
Enter the CAT/XAT/GMAT registration details and upload the score card (if applicable) Or appear in SOIL Entrance Test (SET)
Upload scanned photograph.
SOIL PGPM application fee is INR 2000. Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form with application fee of Rs.2000/-
Print the application form and acknowledgment slip for future correspondence
SOIL Gurgaon 1 year MBA eligibility criteria for admission to PGPM is as under:
•A Completed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with at least 50% in graduation
•Greater than 60% in 10th & 12th Standard Examinations
•Minimum 2 years of Prior Work Experience is required
•Valid CAT/NMAT/GMAT/XAT/SET (SOIL Entrance Test) scores are accepted
SOIL PGPM Admission Process step by step process is as below:
Step 1 - Candidates should submit an online application by paying the application fee of Rs.2000.
Step 2 – Check GEPI Shortilisting
Step 3 – Participate in GEPI Round comprising SOIL Talent Appreciation Test, Leadership Exercise, Life Map Exercise, Personal Interview Round
Step 4 – Check Result Declaration (Admissions Offers)
Step 5 – Acceptance of Offer & Enrolment
Post Graduate Programme in Management Human Resource Management (PGPM HRM)
SOIL’s one year PGPM in HR focuses on developing HR Leaders with a global perspective who are equipped to handle the workload of an HR Manager / professional in various industries and situations. The program allows you to evolve a high level of self- awareness regarding your own leadership style, thus making you better prepared for your new role.
SOIL’s MBA in Human Resource management presents an outstanding opportunity to explore the critical areas of human resource with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key functions of management and business.
SOIL PGPM HR Admission step by step process is as below:
•SOIL has 3 application rounds but would encourage all students to apply early as space in the class may be limited by the third round
•SOIL evaluates the candidate’s overall profile looking to Academic ability, test scores, extra curricular activities and results from the personal interview.
•Complete SOIL Talent Appreciation Test (STAT) conducted on GEPI Day
•SOIL Talent Appreciation Test (STAT) is a 105-minute assessment that helps SOIL understand your leadership potential and strengths of your personality.
•The STAT takes into account four personality traits that contribute to the making of a great leader. These attributes are Leadership Potential, Reasoning and Ideation, Networking Potential, Self Leadership Potential
SOIL MBA in HR program is a brain child of the Grow Talent founders. The PGPM Human Resources course is the oldest and most prestigious one-year programs in India for students looking to develop a career in Human Resources. It has been ranked and recognized by SHRM, the global body for HR Professionals. Course curriculum include Human Resource Planning, Performance Management, Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Industry Relations & Labor Laws. Taught by stalwarts and the most recognized Human Resource professionals in India this program has produced some of the top HR leaders in India. This program is open to fresh college graduates as well as students with 0-5 years of experience
SOIL PGPM HRM Program curriculum is designed to prepare ‘mangers of future’ who can solve cross-functional and multidimensional problems of the corporate world. SOIL curriculum includes case studies and simulation as well as experiential learning modules. The curriculum focuses not just on “knowing” or “doing”, but more on “being”. Learning outside the classroom through leadership events, clubs, competitions, rituals, celebrations, is given equal importance. The evaluation system is more a learning and developmental tool. The curriculum and pedagogy is as per emerging trends and requirements of industry & global landscape with the flexibility to quickly redesign it to respond to these needs to improve the employability skills.
SOIL PGPM HRM Application Process is detailed below:
Fill the SOIL Online Application form.
Create an account by filling in the details. You will receive a unique account ID and password. Using it re-login into your account and complete the registration process.
Enter all the details; academic, personal, work experience related.
Enter the CAT/XAT/GMAT registration details and upload the score card (if applicable) Or appear in SOIL Entrance Test (SET)
Upload scanned photograph.
SOIL PGPM application fee is INR 2000. Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form with application fee of Rs.2000/-
Print the application form and acknowledgment slip for future correspondence
SOIL Gurgaon 1 year MBA eligibility criteria for admission to PGPM HRM is as under:
•A Completed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with at least 50% in graduation
•Greater than 60% in 10th & 12th Standard Examinations
•Freshers and graduates with work experience can apply
•Valid CAT/NMAT/GMAT/XAT/SET (SOIL Entrance Test) scores are accepted (Non-Mandatory but adds weightage to your profile)
•Desire to become a HR leader in the future
•Valid CAT/NMAT/GMAT/XAT scores are accepted for PGPM-HR
SOIL PGPM HR Admission step by step process is as below:
•SOIL has 3 application rounds but would encourage all students to apply early as space in the class may be limited by the third round
•SOIL evaluates the candidate’s overall profile looking to Academic ability, test scores, extra curricular activities and results from the personal interview.
•Complete SOIL Talent Appreciation Test (STAT) conducted on GEPI Day
•SOIL Talent Appreciation Test (STAT) is a 105-minute assessment that helps SOIL understand your leadership potential and strengths of your personality.
•The STAT takes into account four personality traits that contribute to the making of a great leader. These attributes are Leadership Potential, Reasoning and Ideation, Networking Potential, Self Leadership Potential
PGDM in Business Design & Innovation
The 2 years full time PGDM at SOIL School of Business Design prepares you to create and access professional opportunities that are emerging at leading organizations. As an exclusive group of the first ever graduates in the country with a specialization in Business Design, the candidates are much sought after by all companies that value design and innovation as a key driver for their growth and sustained success. It is the first AICTE Approved PGDM program in India using Design thinking and Liberal Arts.
The 2 year Post-graduate Diploma Program in Business Design offered at SOIL Manesar campus, challenge students to tackle problems that are happening now.
SOIL uses Harvard Publishing, Global Curriculum templates, Case-based study methodology to teach traditional business subjects using innovative design thinking practices and liberal arts immersions during the 2 years on campus. SOIL PGDM students work with non-profit, corporate, and public entities to develop projects that address real-world challenges. While some projects last just hours, others last weeks – and in some cases, projects span years as student teams turn them into organizations that help people around the world.
SOIL offers experiential learning through different immersion programs like Rural Immersion, Global Immersion, Himalayan Retreat, Discover India Journey. Students need to work closely with a non-for-profit organization working towards community development. The projects will be chosen depending on the most critical need areas of the organization. SOIL PGDM offers specializations in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Analytics. SOIL PGDM graduates are groomed and prepared to take on the range of responsibilities including Product management roles at top design-led firms, Business designers/product architects at start-ups, Experience and service design managers at large service companies, Strategy planning and execution management at established firms to identify and/or create new business opportunities, Roles in traditional domains of business management like finance, HR, marketing, Consulting at design research and product development firms, Entrepreneurship.
SOIL 2 Years PGDM Admission Process:
Stage-1: The Candidates should submit an online application by paying the requisite application fee of Rs.2000 for SOIL PGDM Admission 2024
Stage-2: Candidates should apply and appear in at least one of the MBA entrance exams the scores of which are acceptable by SOIL like CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT among others.
Stage-3: The Shortlisting of candidates will be done on the basis of past academic performance, admission test scores (CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT), and relevant work experience. Candidates will be intimated regarding their shortlisting through email / SMS to their registered phone number with every detail. Candidate should check GEPI Shortilisting status at SOIL website
Stage-4: Participate in GEPI Round comprising SOIL Talent Appreciation Test, Leadership Exercise, Life Map Exercise, Personal Interview Round. Personal Interview will be conducted by a panel of Industry experts and SOIL faculty. Candidates will be finally selected on the basis of past academic scores, extra co-curricular achievements, relevant work experience, test scores, performance in the workshop and Personal Interview. Selected Candidates will be intimated regarding their selection over email with information regarding their admission and payment of admission fees.
SOIL PGDM program blends Design Thinking and Liberal Arts with Management in a unique experiential curriculum that will provide a rich portfolio of exposure and skills spanning traditional as well as emerging areas of business management.
SOIL unique curriculum integrates management disciplines with liberal Arts and Design thinking. SOIL has made changes in the curriculum design that is developmental, personalized, and evolving; pedagogy that is student-centered, inquiry-based, authentic, and purposeful. Blended learning will is new norm, which has also been envisaged in Curriculum. SOIL has only invested a large amount of capital into an online LMS system for students and faculty to adapt to.
SOIL curriculum includes case studies and simulation as well as experiential learning modules. The curriculum focuses not just on “knowing” or “doing”, but more on “being”. Learning outside the classroom through leadership events, clubs, competitions, rituals, celebrations, is given equal importance. The evaluation system is more a learning and developmental tool. The curriculum and pedagogy is as per emerging trends and requirements of industry & global landscape with the flexibility to quickly redesign it to respond to these needs to improve the employability skills.
SOIL PGDM Application Process is detailed below:
Fill the SOIL Online Application form.
Create an account by filling in the details. You will receive a unique account ID and password. Using it re-login into your account and complete the registration process.
Enter all the details; academic, personal, work experience related.
Enter the CAT/XAT/GMAT registration details and upload the score card (if applicable).
Upload scanned photograph.
Select the date for “Design Thinking Workshop” round while filling the application.
SOIL PGDM application fee is INR 2000. Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form with application fee of Rs.2000/-
Print the application form and acknowledgment slip for future correspondence.
SOIL PGDM Admission Eligibility Criteria include:
A candidate with bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution with 50% marks is eligible
A candidate appearing in final year of graduation is eligible
Entrance Exam Accepted for SOIL PGDM Admission are CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, NMAT by GMAC
Fresh Graduates as well as candidates with less than 5 years of work experience are eligible to apply.
Applicants may submit multiple examination scores; Institute will consider the best score provided by an applicant while shortlisting applications
Graduation type: 3 years / 4 years or 5 years integrated program in Arts/Commerce/ Science/ Engg. (B. Tech / B.E) etc. Candidates should have a full-time undergraduate degree
SOIL 2 Years PGDM Admission Process:
Stage-1: The Candidates should submit an online application by paying the requisite application fee of Rs.2000 for SOIL PGDM Admission 2024
Stage-2: Candidates should apply and appear in at least one of the MBA entrance exams the scores of which are acceptable by SOIL like CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT among others.
Stage-3: The Shortlisting of candidates will be done on the basis of past academic performance, admission test scores (CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT), and relevant work experience. Candidates will be intimated regarding their shortlisting through email / SMS to their registered phone number with every detail. Candidate should check GEPI Shortilisting status at SOIL website
Stage-4: Participate in GEPI Round comprising SOIL Talent Appreciation Test, Leadership Exercise, Life Map Exercise, Personal Interview Round. Personal Interview will be conducted by a panel of Industry experts and SOIL faculty. Candidates will be finally selected on the basis of past academic scores, extra co-curricular achievements, relevant work experience, test scores, performance in the workshop and Personal Interview. Selected Candidates will be intimated regarding their selection over email with information regarding their admission and payment of admission fees.
SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon: Reviews
SOIL Students, past and present, review their institute and rate it on key parameters of Campus life, Faculty, Learning Experience, Placements among others
SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon: Director Faculty
SOIL is led by Dr. R. Srinivasan, Director & Professor, SOIL Institute of Management while Dr Atindra Nathh Bhattacharya is the Dean, PGPM Programs at SOIL. SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon has highly qualified and experienced faculty drawn from top IIMs, IITs and other top institutes. Most of the faculty members are PhD or are pursuing research.
SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon: Infrastructure
SOIL has state of the art infrastructure with all amenities both at its Gurgaon City and Manesar campus including spacious well equipped AC classrooms, Library, Auditorium, seminar and multipurpose halls, sports complex, Gym, health centre, Computer Labs among others.
SOIL Institute of Management Gurgaon: Rankings
SOIL is Ranked 20th All India for Standalone MBA Institutions by India Today – Nov 2023; Ranked # 18 among Top 1 year MBA programs in India by Business World; Ranked # 20 among Top MBA Institutions for Career Growth (Private) by Business Today.