SOIL Institute of Management has announced the commencement of its admissions cycle for the upcoming academic year. Admissions are now open for the institute’s postgraduate management programs for 2026 intake, which are designed to develop ethical, mindful, and industry-ready leaders for a rapidly evolving business environment.
SOIL offers programs like the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and the Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM). Both combine classroom learning with hands-on experience and leadership training. SOIL teaches students through projects, discussions with professionals, and activities that focus on morals, sustainability, and self-awareness.
SOIL’s focus on industry alignment and leadership preparedness is reflected in its recent placement outcomes. For the PGDM programs, 98 per cent of students opting for placements were placed with the highest package reaching ₹20.7 LPA with graduates witnessing an average post-MBA salary growth of over two times with placements across organizations such as Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, KPMG, Infosys, EY and many others marking the relevance of SOIL’s pedagogy in today’s competitive job market.
Speaking on the commencement of the admissions cycle, Mr. Anil Sachdev, Founder, SOIL Institute of Management, said, “Management education must go beyond skills and short-term outcomes. At SOIL, we focus on developing leaders who are grounded in ethics, self-awareness, and purpose. As we open admissions for the new academic cycle, our endeavor remains to nurture responsible leaders capable of creating meaningful and sustainable impact.”
SOIL works closely with industry leaders to ensure its programs remain relevant and forward-looking. The institute’s faculty comprises experienced academicians and practitioners who bring real-world perspectives into the learning environment, bridging theory and practice.
Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- For PGPM, candidates with a prior work experience of 2+ years of work experienced are eligible.
- For PGDM & PGPM HR program, both freshers and work experienced are eligible,
- Valid scores from national-level management entrance examinations (CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, etc.) or the SOIL Aptitude Test, as applicable.
- Program-specific work experience requirements
- Final selection based on a holistic evaluation, including a Design Thinking based Group Exercise & Personal Interview.
The deadline to apply for the current admissions cycle is 18 January. Detailed information regarding programs and the application process is available on the institute’s official website.
