MBA and PGDM both prepare you for management careers, but they differ in who awards them and how flexible the curriculum is. Here is what actually matters for your decision.
Brand and accreditation matter more than the MBA-vs-PGDM label. A PGDM from a top AICTE-approved, well-accredited institute (e.g. autonomous B-schools) can out-value an MBA from a weak university. Prefer a degree only if you specifically need it for PhD, government eligibility or certain foreign programmes.