How to Become a Product Manager Without a Degree in India (2025)

Can you become a PM without a degree? In India — yes. Here is the specific path, portfolio strategy, and companies most open to non-traditional candidates. This is one of the most frequently asked questions by aspiring product managers in India — and this guide gives you a practitioner-level answer grounded in the real Indian PM ecosystem as it stands in 2025.

At ISS, our curriculum is built around real PM work, not theoretical frameworks. Every module produces a portfolio piece that demonstrates the skills described in this article. Our practitioner mentors — active PMs from Razorpay, PhonePe, Meesho, and Flipkart — review your work and give you the feedback that turns knowledge into deployable skill.