PDEM is a one year full time Post graduate Diploma programme having 45 credits. The main objective of the course is to prepare educational educational managers in educational institutions. The course is designed to offer students theoretical and practical knowledge of educational management. and has a research component.

Candidate seeking admission to the course leading to the Professional Diploma in Educational Management (PDEM) must satisfy the following conditions:
He/She must possess any of the following degrees:

1. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
2. Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A. Ed.) (Either 3 year degree or the 4 year integrated course)
3. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Education as a major subject of specialization or any other degree recognized as equivalent thereto.
4. Any Post Graduate Degree or its equivalent
5. Any graduate with PTC / ECCE/ HRD/ HRM/D.El.Ed or equivalent courses
6. Any candidate with two years of teaching /administrative experience in schools along with Bachelor's degree in any discipline.