P.G. Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Design Thinking Entrance Coaching
Preparation for the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's two-semester PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Design Thinking at JMI.
About PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Design Thinking
Entrepreneurship is about turning ideas into viable ventures; design thinking is a method for understanding users, defining problems and testing solutions quickly. Together they underpin how start-ups, social enterprises and innovation teams in larger firms work.
JMI's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers this self-financed P.G. Diploma over two semesters, with 25 seats listed in the 2026–27 prospectus.
It suits graduates from any background who want to start a business, join a start-up or lead innovation projects, and who want structured learning in business models, product development and user-centred design.
What to prepare for the entrance
We prepare business awareness, aptitude and the language of innovation. Follow JMI's programme syllabus for the final scope.
Business and entrepreneurship
- Types of business organisation
- Business models and value proposition
- Start-up funding basics
- Start-up India and government schemes
- Marketing basics
Innovation and design thinking
- Empathise, define, ideate, prototype, test
- User research basics
- Creativity and problem framing
- Intellectual property basics
Aptitude
- Quantitative aptitude
- Data interpretation
- Logical reasoning
Awareness and communication
- Business and economic news
- Indian start-up ecosystem
- English comprehension
- Short idea pitches in writing
Programme facts and eligibility
Applicants must be graduates; detailed conditions are listed in Annexure-I of the JMI prospectus. Check them in the 2027–28 edition before applying.
| Detail | As listed in the 2026–27 prospectus |
|---|---|
| Programme code | G13 |
| Offered by | Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| Duration | 2 semesters (self-financed) |
| Seats | 25 |
| JMI programme fee | Rs. 43,300 |
Codes, seats and fees can change. Check the 2027–28 prospectus when JMI releases it.
How admission works
JMI's 2026–27 prospectus states that admission to its programmes is made on merit determined by an entrance test conducted by JMI, followed wherever applicable by an interview and/or other components. Be ready to explain an idea or a problem clearly in writing as well as answer objective questions.
In objective (MCQ) parts of JMI entrance tests, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer (2026–27 prospectus).
- Check G13 eligibility in Annexure-I of the 2027–28 prospectus
- Apply on admission.jmi.ac.in
- Prepare business awareness, aptitude and design-thinking basics
- Appear in the JMI entrance test and any further stage
- Complete admission if selected
How we prepare you
Preparation plan
- Learn business and start-up fundamentals
- Practise the design-thinking stages on real problems
- Quantitative aptitude and data interpretation sets
- Follow business and start-up news
- Write short idea notes and pitches
- Timed mock tests
Coaching fee for Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking
Meer Sir Academy coaching fee: Online ₹20,000 · Offline ₹30,000.
Career and higher-study options
Entrepreneurship and design thinking diploma: common questions
Who offers this diploma at JMI?
The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (code G13 in 2026–27).
How long is it and how many seats are there?
Two semesters, with 25 seats listed for 2026–27.
Do I need a business degree?
The exact qualifying degrees are listed in Annexure-I of the JMI prospectus. Check the 2027–28 edition.
How is admission decided?
On merit through a JMI entrance test, followed by other components where applicable.
What should I prepare?
Business and start-up awareness, design-thinking basics, quantitative aptitude and clear written communication.
Start your Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking preparation
Online, offline, weekend and crash-course batches for 2027–28 at Meer Sir Academy, Jamia Nagar. Al-Zahra Scholarship Test on 16 November – ₹2,00,000 in scholarships.
