Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) : Fees, Admission Procedure 2025, Entrance Exam Accepted & Placements

Kundan Mishra

09 Sep 17

(4.5 Rating)

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) is an autonomous and not-for-profit Institute. It is sponsored by apex financial institutions - the IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank of India (SBI). The Government of Gujarat pledged twenty-three acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDI campus.

To pursue its mission further, EDI has helped set up twelve state-level exclusive entrepreneurship development centres and institutes. One of the most satisfying achievements, however, was taking entrepreneurship to a large number of schools, colleges, science and technology institutions and management schools in several states by including entrepreneurship inputs in their curricula. In view of EDI's expertise in Entrepreneurship, the University Grants Commission appointed the EDI as an expert agency to develop curriculum on Entrepreneurship.

EDI's success led by its strong sense of commitment culminated in recognition of its achievements by the Government of India and various state governments. In the international arena, efforts to develop entrepreneurship by way of sharing resources and organising training programmes, have helped the EDI earn accolades and support from the World Bank, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNIDO, ILO, FNSt, British Council, Ford Foundation, European Union and several other renowned agencies.

The Institute has also successfully carried out the prestigious task assigned by the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, to set up Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The Institute is presently working towards creating ED Centres in Uzbekistan & Kazhakistan.

Course Curriculum

Course Name	Total Fees	Eligibility	Placement
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Entrepreneurship (PGDM-BE)	10	For Indian Student : A three-year (10+2+3) University Degree in any discipline or a four year (10+2+4) Engineering / Technology / Medicine / Other, recognized by the UGC/AIU/AICTE are eligible for Post-Graduation, with not less than 50% overall aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the Reserved category, as per norms). Candidates interested in applying for the programme but still appearing for their final year examinations towards their Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed or have appeared for their graduation examination from a University where Grade Point Average is given should produce in writing from the University concerned about the equivalent percentage for the GPA/CGPA obtained. For PIO/NRI/Foreign Student : Admission to the PGDM-BE programme requires a Bachelor's degree (in keeping with the 10 + 2 + 3 system) with minimum 50% marks, or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply. Admission Process The admission process consists of taking any of these tests—CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA ,CMAT. Candidates have to apply to EDI by acquiring application form which can be downloaded from www.ediindia.org / www.ediindia.ac.in or can be filled online. Applicants who want to apply online can make payments online. The duly filled in downloaded form should be sent to EDI along with a Demand Draft of Rs1000/- drawn in favour of 'Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India', payable at Ahmedabad or by transferring Rs1000/- to the EDI PG admission account(details given below). Eligible candidates will be called for the Entrepreneurial Aptitude Test (EAT) and Personal Interview(PI). Entrepreneurial Aptitude Test (EAT) There are two sets of tests under this category designed to analyse behavioural predispositions like drive, initiative, general entrepreneurial tendencies, leadership, personality traits, etc. The tests measure entrepreneurial potential and commitment.	-
Post Gradaute Diploma in Management - Development Studies (PGDM-DS)	0	Graduates with 50% marks and valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA scores are eligible to be part of this course. Graduates with work experience are welcome to apply who satisfy the above condition. Admission Process The admission process consists of taking any of these tests : CAT- Conducted by IIMs MAT- Conducted by AIMA XAT- Conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur ATMA- Conducted by AIMS CMAT- Conducted by AICTE Eligible Candidates with valid scores in above mentioned tests will be called for EDI 'Social Awareness Test' and Personal Interview (PI). The EDI test aims to assess candidates on contemporary social and development issues, events and understanding of happenings around the world.	-
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)	0	The applicant must have two years’ Master’s/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with minimum 55% or CA/CS/CMA with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) and a three-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (from a university/institution recognized by UGC/AIU/AICTE/appropriate authority in India). Admission Process The selection of the candidate in the FPM is based on scores in CAT/GMAT/UGCNET & JRF (in faculty of science and technology, humanities, social sciences, commerce, liberal studies, management, etc.), and/or Entrepreneurship Research Aptitude Test (ERAT) of EDI. Candidates with relevant research/work experience will get preference in admission. The aspiring candidate will be interviewed at EDI in person. The decision of FPM Admission Committee of the Institute shall remain final.	-
Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management	-	Degree/Diploma holders in any discipline and those who are in the final year of their degree, are eligible to join the course. As the basic objective of the course is to provide an indepth insight into the subject of entrepreneurship to those who have a strong desire to set-up his/her own enterprise. Admission The Course begins in the months of January, April, July & October, every year. Learners have an opportunity to enroll in any one of the batches. Learners can apply either online or can download application form from the web site and send along with the necessary documents and Demand Draft for Rs. 14,375/-, [ course fee is Rs. 12,500/-+1875/- (15% service tax)] drawn in the name of EDI, Ahmedabad, towards fee.	-

Placement

Depending on individual performance, merit and market requirements, EDI may offer limited assistance in facilitating placement opportunities to the students. The Institute has set up a Placement Cell to provide support for final Placements and also facilitate Summer Internships of students interested in working with an enterprise for gaining practical experience. The Institute also facilitates interaction with Bankers / Financial Institutions so as to help students in starting their venture.

The 16th batch of PGDM (BE) 2013-15 comprised of 85 students, out of them ten students have participated in campus placements drive and around 25 companies have participated in the Final Placements drive:

Visiting Companies

Ava Merchandising	Avery Dennison
Bajaj Capital	Digital Upstarts
Flourish Purefoods P Ltd.	Gateway Group
GIAN (National Innovation Foundation)	HDFC Bank
kwatt Solutions Pvt. Ltd.	Matrix Cellular
Naukri.com	Oakrook Education Research Ltd.
Purple Squirrel (IIT Bombay Incubators)	Ramana Group
Shyamlal & Bhumika	Skylabs Solutions Ltd.
Saath NGO	UNHCR Project (Access Development Services)
SMC Insurance	UASC

Infrastructures

Set in a rural and amidst verdant surroundings, the aesthetically designed campus with a simple yet elegant structure is a judicious blend of the major influences on architecture-Hindu, Islamic and European. The buildings are developed around inner courtyards and loggias which are a major source of light and ventilation. Interspersed with sprawling lawns, thick leafy trees and flora that match the quiet dignity of the solid facade that generates very specific elements and expression, the Institute houses.

The EDI campus is one of the best maintained educational campuses anywhere in the world. The campus has been awarded the prestigious `Aga Khan Award for the Best Architecture' in the year 1992. The award jury adjudged it to be a place with an "inviting environment for work, interaction and repose."

Recreation facilities include music room, satellite television viewing and a range of competitive sporting activities. The immediate surrounding of the campus are unspoiled and ideal for walking and jogging.

Classroom

Three classrooms with a capacity of 70 each (Adhyayan V, Adhyayan VI and Vimarsh VI)
Two classrooms with a capacity of 45 each (Adhyayan II,Adhyayan III)
Three classrooms with a capacity of 35 each (Vimarsh II, Vimarsh III and Vimarsh VI)
Conference Hall with a capacity of 100 (Manthan)
A 72-seater Hall sponsored by the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO), Department of Small Scale Industry, Government of Ind

Laboratory

EDI provides world class computer facilities to its students/participants. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. A dedicated leased line of 8.5 Mbps facilitates high speed internet access to the users. Four laboratories with latest computing facilities are available to the students from 08:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. Students also have access to web-based ERP (college management), mobile application and a fully-featured Digital Language Laboratory.

Library

EDI’s library is equipped with a large number of text and reference books on entrepreneurship and related subjects. The EDILIC endeavours to support the teaching, research and academic needs of the faculty, students and participants of the programmes, through books, journals and other reading material. The total collection of EDILIC is more than 25000 which includes books, CDs, back volumes and other materials, selected after carefully scrutinised by the Library Advisory Committee.

Reviews

4.5

10 Ratings

Mengsry Seng

EDI Institute in India for Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Business (Master Program).

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India has conducted course program in Entrepreneurship that stands at the first position of reputation in this sector. All students study here can stay with comfortable hostel with AC and fresh environment in institute compound, including a football field, green grass field, badminton, table tennis, baseball, volleyball field... During the course, you will get the busy session and assignment with all of highly flexible and experienced lecturers.

Akshay Bajaj

A place to launch your ideas!

You'll learn a lot in this institute, provided you have clarity of purpose, enthusiasm and discipline that's needed to create a difference while you spend your two most vital years here. It is a great place to be at for the aspiring entrepreneurs. :)

Rohit Kasinath Hanuman

Academics and faculty at the institute!

The intensity of the academic rigour at EDII Ahmedabad is not one of those old wives' tales. The pedagogy is completely based on case studies, and these cases give the student an insight into management ideas involved in running a small grocery shop to a big corporate firm. They are challenging and daunting, and the decisions you are forced to make build or destroy corporate empires. They make you think, they make you sweat and they make you introspect. They prepare the student for the real world. It is not just the things you learn at EDII, which makes the difference, it is the way those things are taught. One day you will have all the time in the world and on another, you will find yourself with a short deadline for virtually impossible tasks, ranging from a dozen assignments to numberless quizzes. You are taught to survive in a realistic managerial atmosphere even when you are only learning what it takes to be a CEO one day. The faculty members at EDII are the very best in the country, and having handled the best minds in India every year through and through, they know how to keep us on our toes. Their research credentials are impeccable, and each faculty has his/her own approach to introducing management concepts, which makes everything all the more interesting.

Aem Sittha

My life at EDI Gandhinagar!

I am a first-year student of postgraduate diploma in entrepreneurship. EDI has helped me in out of the box thinking particularly on the emerging areas like start-ups, social entrepreneurship and developing and growing business. I have gained insightful perspectives from case studies, business plans and discussions from my faculties and guest lecturers.

Piyush Agarwal

Best b-school to study Entrepreneurship!

I am studying in current batch of EDII (PGDM-BE). By profession, I am a Chartered Accountant and by passion I am a cook and Entrepreneurship is a choice of career. EDII has been very instrumental in one year entrepreneurial journey. The institute has designed its curriculum, which would push you to think, make a move and deliver. If you do not have an idea, be rest assured you will be pushed to find one. It surely is not like a regular MBA college; it would take an extra mile to grind at this place but would prepare you to face the entrepreneure world. The institute has an extensive network and connections. You really want to become an entrepreneur, take the benefits associated with it. This is the right place for you. The alumni network also holds very strong and for any institute it is the foundation. Let's just say that EDII has a really strong foundation. You might wonder why then EDII has not been popular, it's not because it's an institutes fault it's because we as a society was not ready. Ever since the start-up world has taken off, this institute is gaining it's momentum. While joining even I was skeptical. However, the journey of a year has been really fruitful, in fact I owe my first funding achievement to this institute. If you are willing to work and perspire, the institutes will walk the journey with you. Also, I have had the privilege of having amazing classmates who have been very supportive rather than kill throat competition. At EDII, the simple motto is to grow together!

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