Chennai • 1 Year • PG Diploma
PGDHRM at Madras School of Social Work
A 12-month sprint into Human Resource Management in Chennai. NIRF-ranked, NAAC ‘A’ grade, and built for the real world.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Commerce & Mgmt)
#73
NAAC Grade
A (3.26)
Duration
12 Months
Batch Size
30 Seats
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Any bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹1.5L total
- Total Program Fee₹1,50,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Hostel Life in Chennai
MSSW offers hostel facilities, so moving to Chennai for this one-year grind is less stressful. Heads up: scholarship support isn’t available for this program, so budget accordingly.
The verdict
Worth considering
If you want a fast, affordable entry into HR without the two-year MBA price tag, MSSW’s PGDHRM is a solid launchpad. The 85% placement record with Big 4 and IT giants, combined with a Chennai-based network, makes it a pragmatic choice. Just know it’s a diploma—not a degree—and you’ll need to self-drive specialization beyond the classroom.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Short duration (1 year)
- ✓ Affordable fees under ₹1.5L
- ✓ Placement support with top recruiters
- ✓ HR-focused curriculum
Doesn't match
- ✗ Degree program seekers
- ✗ Students needing scholarships
- ✗ Deep tech/AI engineering roles