NICMAR University, Pune launches two PG diplomas in infrastructure management; apply by December 31

The NICMAR University, Pune has launched two postgraduate diploma programmes, Asset and Facilities Management (PGD AFM) and Ready-Mix Concrete Management (PGD RMCM) for the upcoming academic year. The courses are designed to strengthen and focus on industry-aligned education that supports India’s long-term infrastructure development goals.

Eligible candidates can apply for the one-year PG diploma programmes through the official website at apply.nicmar.ac.in by December 31, 2025.

The university will admit candidates after conducting a personal interview test. Candidates must apply early to secure their preferred specialisation, the university said.

Highlighting the curriculum of the two new programmes, Tapash Kumar Ganguli, Director-General (Interim), NICMAR said: “The curriculum emphasises applied learning, case-based instruction and exposure to real-world project environments, reflecting the increasing demand for technically grounded managers rather than purely theoretical qualifications.”

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PGD RMCM, AFM Courses: Curriculum

“By consulting with industry partners and practitioners, these two new programmes at NICMAR University, Pune Campus – Asset and Facilities Management and Ready-Mix Concrete Management – have been developed to align training with on-ground requirements,” he further added.

The two new specialised PG programmes will bridge the talent gap for India’s infra sector, the university said that India continues to invest in infrastructure and urban development, developing the need for specialised talent to support execution, quality and operational efficiency is increasingly becoming urgent for the CRIP sector.

“According to various reports, there is an estimated 15-20% increase demand in asset and facility management industry by 2030. Similarly, India’s RMC market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% from 2023 to 2027. Both are being driven by the government’s increased focus on infrastructure projects, including smart cities, highways, and affordable housing schemes,” the university said in an official statement.

The PGD in Asset and Facilities Management will prepare professionals to manage the post-construction lifecycle of built assets, covering areas such as operations planning, maintenance systems, compliance, energy efficiency and user-centric facility performance.

The PGD in Ready Mix Concrete Management has been structured to build capability in concrete technology, plant operations, quality control and logistics management, with the aim of strengthening consistency and performance across construction projects.