The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has granted MBA equivalence to the MET Institute of PGDM, Mumbai’s two-year full-time PGDM programme, giving its graduates the same academic standing as MBA degree holders from Indian universities.
In practical terms, this gives MET graduates formal eligibility for doctoral programmes in India and overseas, for roles in government organisations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and regulatory bodies, and for opportunities where an MBA or equivalent degree is specified as a requirement.
The MET Institute’s two-year full-time PGDM programme is approved by AICTE, recognised by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and granted equivalence to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
The development reflects the evolving landscape of management education, where autonomous PGDM institutions have increasingly focused on industry-oriented curricula while students continue to seek qualifications that offer both practical relevance and academic mobility. AIU equivalence bridges that gap by recognising qualifying PGDM programmes as academically equivalent to university-awarded MBA degrees.
For current students and alumni alike, the recognition removes long-standing ambiguity surrounding the acceptance of PGDM qualifications across higher education and public sector recruitment. It also enhances the international portability of the qualification for graduates seeking advanced education abroad, where universities often evaluate academic equivalence during admissions.
Commenting on the recognition, Pankaj Bhujbal, Trustee, MET, said: “Students today expect their management education to prepare them for every career pathway, whether that’s corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, research, public policy or higher education. AIU equivalence ensures our graduates have the academic recognition to pursue those ambitions without limitations. Combined with our strong alumni network across industries, this recognition reinforces the value of a PGDM that brings together industry relevance, an active community of MET professionals, and credentials recognised across academia and public institutions.”
The institute offers industry-oriented pedagogy, dual specialisations, and new-age electives such as MarTech, FinTech, Business Analytics, Media & Entertainment, and Start-ups & New Enterprise Management.
