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Course Details

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TAXATION

Degree Course Type 

PG Diploma

Entry Level Qualification 

Graduate

Degree Course Duration 

2 Year

Course Fields 

Management

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

1500000 - 400000

Average Salary Offered 

250000 - 1200000

Course Highlights 

Some of the major highlights of the PGD Diploma in Taxation are as follows: 

Particulars

Details

Category

Major Highlights

Name of the course

Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation

Level

Postgraduate

Time Duration

2-Year

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree 

Selection Process

Merit-Based/ Entrance Exam

Course Fee

Rs 5,000/- to Rs 5,00,000/- 

Average Salary

Rs 3,20,000/- to Rs 10,00,000/- 

About Course 

Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation is a two-year postgraduate diploma course in which students learn about income tax and its related concepts. It imparts basic knowledge of the major technical, conceptual, and research issues in tax and taxation, and provides training in the practical and procedural aspects of taxation. Students also get to explore the ethical and legal obligations of practicing while studying PG Diploma in Taxation.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Here are a few of the best justifications for choosing taxation as a career:​​​​​​​

Demand

These professionals are in increasing demand. Additionally, the sector requires a mix of skills, including individuals with in-depth local tax knowledge as well as those who can work collaboratively and strategically to organize projects across borders.

Almost Any Industry Can Be Worked In
Finance experts play a crucial role in practically every business, from retail to entertainment, construction to non-profits. These are the people

who offer advice to the company on how to improve its financial operations.

Prepare yourself for entrepreneurship

Tax professionals are free to select their place of employment. You can start your own business or work with businesses and tax preparation services.

Eligibility  

Candidates must have a valid bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate.​​​​​​​

Entrance Exams Details 

There is no such entrance exam to be conducted for admission to this course.

Degree Course Syllabus 

PGD in Taxation Syllabus

The syllabus for the PGD Diploma in Taxation followed by many colleges is as follows:

Sr.No.

Subjects of Study

1

Law of Direct Taxes & Practices - Income Tax Act paper I

2

Law of Direct Taxes & Practices - Income Tax Act paper II

3

Gujarat Value Added Tax Act & Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 applicable to the State of Gujarat - Paper III

4

Law of Direct Taxes & Practices - Income Tax Act paper IV

5

Law of Direct Taxes & Practices - Income Tax Act Paper V

6

Gujarat Value Added Tax Act, Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 applicable to State of Gujarat & Gujarat Professional Tax Act - Paper VI

7

Law of Direct Taxes & Practices - Income Tax Act & Wealth Tax Act Paper VII

8

Law of Indirect Taxes - Central Excise Act, 1944 Paper VIII

9

Law of Indirect Taxes - Custom Act, 1962 & Custom Tariff Act, 1975 & Service Tax – Paper IX

10

Law of Direct Taxes & Practices - Income Tax Act & Wealth Tax Act Paper X

11

Law of Indirect Taxes - Central Excise Act, 1944 Paper XI

12

Law of Indirect Taxes - Custom Act, 1962 & Custom Tariff Act, 1975 & Service Tax Paper XII

Top Colleges 

1. Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam

2. Womens Christian College, Chennai

3. Telangana Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, Hyderabad

4. NMKRV College for Women, Bangalore

5. Parul University, Vadodara

6. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

7. Rajagiri College of Social Science, Kochi

8. Annamalai University, Chidambaram

Course Fees 

​​​​​​​The average course fee for a PG Diploma in Taxation will vary from institute to institute.

The average course fee both in Government and Private colleges is as follows:


Institute Type

Minimum Annual Fee

Maximum Annual Fee

Government or Public College

Rs 10,000/- 

Rs 1,50,000/- 

Private College

Rs 80,000 

Rs 3,50,000/-

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Some of the popular jobs available for the candidate after completing Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation are listed below:





Employers

H&R Block

Jackson Hewitt

Liberty Tax Service

Tax Slayer

Turbo Tax

BDO USA, LLP

Tax Act

KPMG







Job Profiles

Business Analyst

Research Analyst

Investments Analyst

Marketing Manager

Investment Banker

Market Analyst

Operations Manager

Personal Finance Consultant

Securities Analyst

Money Manager

Senior Accountant

Financial Analyst

Teacher

Researcher

Average Salary

Rs 2,50,000/- to Rs 12,00,000/- LPA


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Course Scope And Career Options 

Some of the popular jobs available for the candidate after completing Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation are listed below:



Employment  Sectors

Indian Revenue Services

Banking Sector

Financing Companies

Colleges & Universities

Excise & Taxation Departments







Job Profiles

Business Analyst

Research Analyst

Investments Analyst

Marketing Manager

Investment Banker

Market Analyst

Operations Manager

Personal Finance Consultant

Securities Analyst

Money Manager

Senior Accountant

Financial Analyst

Teacher

Researcher

Admission Process 

Admission to the PG Diploma in Taxation will vary from institution to institution. Some colleges offer admission on the basis of merit, i.e. candidates performance in 10+2. Whereas some institutions offer admission on the basis of entrance exams and performance in the personal interview.

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