What is FORE PGDM(BDA)?
PGDM(BDA) is FORE's two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Big Data Analytics). The current FORE admissions information states that it is offered exclusively at the Gurugram campus and has a published intake of 120 seats.
The programme is designed for students who want management education with a specific Big Data Analytics specialisation requirement.
Who can apply for PGDM(BDA)?
- Bachelor's degree/equivalent with at least three years of education after 10+2.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- For 2026-28: CAT-2025, XAT-2026 or valid GMAT score.
- Final-year students could apply subject to completing graduation with 50%.
How does PGDM(BDA) admission work?
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Entrance score | CAT/XAT/GMAT for the 2026-28 cycle. |
| Shortlisting | Based on entrance score. |
| Selection process | Extempore + Personal Interview. |
| Final selection | Entrance score + PI + academics + work experience. |
What is the FORE PGDM(BDA) cutoff?
The latest programme-specific admitted-batch benchmark in the official FORE brochure is a 74.75 CAT percentile median for the 2025-27 PGDM(BDA) batch. The maximum CAT percentile was 93.87 and maximum XAT percentile 92.01.
74.75 is not a minimum cutoff. It is the median percentile of the admitted group and is therefore best used to understand the level at which students were admitted, not to predict an individual call.
How much is PGDM(BDA) at FORE?
| Fee component | 2026-28 amount |
|---|---|
| Self-sponsored programme fee | ₹23,24,000 |
| Company-sponsored programme fee | ₹27,83,750 |
| One-time registration fee | ₹23,000 extra |
| Refundable security deposit | ₹5,000 |
| Refundable library security | ₹3,000 |
| Medical insurance + PA policy | ₹5,000 |
| Journal subscription | ₹2,500 |
| Student activities | ₹7,500 |
FORE states that the programme fee includes tuition, examinations, library, books/reading material, IT services, co-curricular activities and the complimentary International Immersion Programme.
What is the PGDM(BDA) selection weightage?
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT/XAT/GMAT | 35% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Past academics | 22% |
| Work experience | 10% |
| Regional diversity | 5% |
| Gender diversity | 3% |
Who should choose PGDM(BDA)?
This programme is a better fit if you want a management qualification with Big Data Analytics as the mandatory specialisation area. FORE also allows dual specialisation, so BDA students can add a second area.
- Gurugram campus only.
- 120 published seats.
- Two-year full-time format.
- Big Data Analytics must be one of the specialisation areas.
What are FORE placements for BDA students?
The 2023-25 final placement report combines PGDM, PGDM(IB), PGDM(FM) and PGDM(BDA). Across 466 students, 138 corporate partners participated, with 45 new recruiters. Average CTC was ₹16.4 lakh, median ₹15.2 lakh and highest ₹29 lakh.
PGDM(BDA) FAQs
Is PGDM(BDA) offered in Delhi?
No. FORE's current admissions information states that PGDM(BDA) is offered exclusively at Gurugram.
Is 74.75 percentile the BDA cutoff?
No. It is the median CAT percentile of the 2025-27 admitted batch, not a minimum or guaranteed cutoff.
Is the BDA fee higher than other FORE PGDMs?
No. The published 2026-28 self-sponsored programme fee is ₹23.24 lakh for PGDM, PGDM(IB), PGDM(FM) and PGDM(BDA).