Hi there,

Well no, they are not the same. Here's how:

Your undergraduate is your bachelor's degree whereas a postgraduate diploma is typically a second qualification for undergraduates. It could be a master's, a postgraduate certificate, or a postgraduate diploma.

Please note that a postgraduate diploma takes a lesser time to complete. It may take a year to complete whereas your postgraduate degree takes a longer time. However, it is still considered an equivalent to your master's minus the dissertation.

Why should you opt for a postgraduate diploma?

• Now your postgraduate diploma is ideal for those candidates that are willing to study a particular subject in greater detail.
• a postgraduate diploma focuses more on the practical aspects of a subject than theoretical. Meaning more technical aspects
• Career opportunities are good. Moreover, pursuing a post-graduate diploma from a reputed institute works in your favor.
• As the diploma is more technical than theoretical, you are prepared for an industry experience. So there are no surprises after.

I hope this clarifies your query.

Please access the link below for the top colleges that offer post-graduate diplomas.
https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-pgd-universities-in-india

Thank you!