How are VGSOM IIT Kharagpur 2023 cut off marks determined?

For taking Admission to its MBA programme are offered based on the scores and percentile obtained in CAT. The cut-off varies for each category of students based on their caste. Candidates are selected for admission in VGSOM for its MBA programme via two step process.Well, the cut-off is 90 percentile. VGSoM emphasizes on work-ex and the past acads too. So, the better such external parameters you have the better the chances of a call at the earlier 90s. However, 93–94 is a safe side. As 90 percentile for General category, 80 for NC-OBC Category and 75 each for SC, ST and PwD categories.

What is the latest cutoff information for admission to Executive MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

Greetings! The final reduce-off for admission to the Executive MBA program is CAT 2023. The minimal choice percentage for the PI degree is as follows: Normal / EWS: ninety percent OBC: 81 percentage SC/ST / PWD: 60 percent For greater records, please go to the reliable internet site of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur or contact the admission workplace to get accurate and up to date data. Follow all pointers to get correct data.

What are the cutoff marks for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT Kharagpur has an overall cut-off for its MBA program. The minimum CAT percentile required for different categories is: General: 90% NC-OBC: 80% SC: 75% ST: 75% PwD: 75% VGSoM also considers work experience, extracurriculars, and certifications when selecting candidates. Some say that a score of 92–94% is a safe range for conversion.

How much CAT Percentile is required for VGSOM PG Diploma in Business Analytics?

Candidates aspiring for VGSOM PG Diploma in Business Analytics can check out the CAT Percentile is requiredfor the admissions in the table below: Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) - VGSOM : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India) Section 2021 2022 Overall 85 85 Quants 85 85 VA-RC 85 85 DI-LR 85 85

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Highlights 2025

Vinod Gupta School of Management was established in 1993 as a unique initiative among the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. The institute is accredited by AACSB and is recognised by AICTE. The institute offers 5 programmes IN Management streams. The institute provides PG, diploma, and PhD courses to the students. The flagship course offered at VGSM is the MBA.

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur appoints well-trained and expert faculty members and actively engages in academic research and industrial consultancy. The institute has top-notch infrastructure, which includes a library, classrooms, an auditorium, a conference hall, and others. During VGSOM IIT Kharagpur, the highest and average package offered during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025 stood at INR 37.63 LPA and INR 22.75 LPA. VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission is based on entrance exams. The institute accepts the CAT entrance exam.

The major highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur have been tabulated below:

Particulars	VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Highlights 2025
Establishment Year	1993
Location	Kharagpur
Also Known As	Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT Kharagpur
Accredited By	AACSB
Approved By	AICTE
Flagship Course	MBA
Accepted Entrance Exam	CAT
Highest Package	INR 37.63 LPA
Top Recruiters	Amazon, KPMG, ICICI, Deloitte, PWC, Berger, EY, Wipro
Shiksha Reviews	4.5/5
Official Website	som.iitkgp.ac.in

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Q: What is the salary package offered during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements?

The highest, average, median and the lowest package offered over the past three years during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements is presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 13.60 LPA	NA	NA

Q: Who are the top recruiters at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements?

The top recruiters that participated during the placement drive are presented below:

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Top Recruiters
Amazon	KPMG	ICICI
Deloitte	PWC	Berger
EY	Wipro	Accenture

Q: Which is the top recruiting sector during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA summer placements?

Sales & Marketing domain emerged as the top recruiting domain that placed 28% of the total students during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA summer placements for the batch of 2023-25. The domain-wise placement distribution recorded during MBA summer placements for the batch of 2023-25 is presented below:

Domains	MBA Summer Placement Distribution (2023-25 Batch)
Sales & Marketing	28%
Strategy & Consulting	18%
Operations	18%
Analytics	16%
BFSI	11%
Others	9%

Q: Is pursuing Executive MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur expensive?

Greetings!

The cost of pursuing an Executive MBA at the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM) at IIT Kharagpur is reported to be INR 6,00,000 for the entire duration of the 3-year program. This fee includes academic and book costs but does not cover residential charges.

For more accurate and latest information please visit the official website of Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM) portal or by contacting the admission office.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Popular Programmes 2025

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur popular programme is MBA. The institute offers a two-year residential programme. The institute offers MBA courses across various subjects such as Finance, Marketing, HR, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and others. The programme enables the students to meet the industry requirements, especially in the analytical field. The below-mentioned are VGSOM IIT Kharagpur popular programmes:

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MBA/PGDM

2 Courses

4.5(23)2 years

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Total Tuition Fees

₹10 L - 25 L

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Median Salary

₹22.15 LPA

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4.4(1)2 years

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₹8 L

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Ph.D.

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5.0(1)3 years

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Q: Does IIT Kharagpur offer MBA?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur's Vinod Gupta School of Management offers a two-year MBA degree to students. The modes of IIT Kharagpur admission are online and offline. Admission to various courses including MBA is based on merit and scores of entrance tests. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked 14 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2023 under the Management category.

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Admission Process and Important Dates 2025

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admissions are entrance based. The institute offers admission based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as CAT. Executive MBA admission is based on a written test and a personal interview. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course. VGSOM IIT Kharagpur course admission begins with the online application. Interested students can apply for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission directly through the official website.

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Q: How can I get MBA admission at IIT Kharagpur?

For admission to MBA at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur), candidates need to qualify CAT followed by group discussion and personal interview round. The minimum CAT percentile required is 90 for general category students. For NC-OBC and SC/ ST/ PwD the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75 respectively.

To be eligible for admission to MBA at VGSOM, candidates must have the following:

A bachelor’s degree of minimum 4-year duration in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or similar streams
OR a master’s degree in Science/ Economics/ Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor’s level) with 60% aggregate (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale) for General and NC-OBC candidates and 55% aggregate (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST and PwD category candidates.
Candidates appearing for the final year of the bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply

Selection of candidates for admission to MBA at VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur is a two-step process. The applicants are shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and called for an online Personal Interview (PI). Final admission to MBA is offered on the basis of a cumulative score of the Application Rating (AR), performance score in CAT, and the candidate’s performance in the online PI round. PFB the minimum CAT percentile requirement for selection:

Category	Total Percentile
General/EWS	90
NC-OBC	80
SC	75
ST	75
PwD	75

Q: How many students can do a MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT Kharagpur has an intake of 200 students for its two-year MBA program.

The eligibility criteria for MBA admission at VGSoM for 2024-26 is:

General/EWS/OBC: A minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale)
SC/ST/PWD: A minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale)

VGSoM also offers a three-year Executive MBA programme through its Kolkata extension center. The school also offers a PGD in Business Analytics programme and a Ph.D. program in management for teachers and working executives.

Q: What is the final selection process for MBA at VGSOM (IIT KGP) takes place?

The selection of candidates for admission to the MBA programme at VGSoM (IIT Kharagpur) is a two-step procedure. Applicants, who are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria are called for an online Personal Interview (PI). Final admission to the MBA programme is then offered on the basis of a cumulative score of the application rating (AR), performance score in CAT 2024, and the candidate’s performance in the online PI process. Check out more details on IIT Kharagpur MBA selection process here.

Q: What is the selection criteria for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission?

VGSOM selection criteria is mainly entrance-based and requires students to appear for the personal interview or written test. The table below mentions course-wise selection criteria of the institute:

Course	Selection
MBA/PGDM	CAT + PI
Executive MBA/PGDM	Written Test + Interview
PhD	Entrance-based
PGDBA	PGDBA Admission Test + PI

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Our college provides great opportunities but placements are below expectations.

Placements: Placements were excellent as around 70 recruiters attended the placements drive, including some of the best domestic and international businesses. Industry received most prizes from JP Morgan, Amazon, Deloitte, and Infosys are the top recruiters. The average salary packages were around 14 LPA and the highest salary package was 22 LPA.

Infrastructure: Campus is well-equipped with all the necessary facilities such as the air-conditioners and well-furnished classrooms with projector facilities, Amphi-theatre, auditorium, seminar halls, computer labs, 24x7 Wi-Fi facility, and library with a collection of online and offline books, etc. Hostels charge a very nominal fee for a hostel is Rs.15,000 per annum. Mess and room facilities were included within this fee and the quality, as well as punctuality of the services, was very good. Rooms were on sharing basis and attached bathrooms. Facilities were different for both genders.

Faculty: The two-year course includes both fundamentals and advanced ideas, and VGSoM's 30-member teaching team also contributed significantly to giving the finest possible content to the students. The institute has a team of faculty who provide a great deal of management education. They adopt various teaching methodologies and techniques.

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This college is worth all for our hard-earned money.

Placements: There was a total of 116 students who were placed in the 2019 - 2021 session. Around 72 companies participated in the placements drive. The highest salary package offered was 26.5 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 18.44 LPA. Some top recruiting domains were consulting, operations, analytics. Some top recruiters were Amazon, Accenture, Wipro, etc.

Infrastructure: The institutes' campus has a reputation as one of the best campuses in West Bengal. The campus was equipped with a banking facility, computer facility, laboratory facility, etc. There was a big library on the campus which was filled with a huge database. VGSoM charged a very nominal fee for hostel residence as it was just Rs 15,000 annually. Both mess and room facilities were included within this fee, and the quality, as well as punctuality of the services, was very good. The rooms were of sharing basis and attached washrooms along with all requirements available within the rooms. The facilities were different for both genders for privacy.

Faculty: This two years course had four semesters. The first year deals with core courses and second-year elective courses were taught. A summer internship happens at the end of the first year. Most of the faculty members of the institute had come from IIT Kharagpur. They make the students engage with the technical aspects of analysis.

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Placements: The campus placements are good, with multiple offers in multiple domains. The average package offered is around 17 LPA, and the median is around 16 LPA. Many students get placed in consulting and analytics. The course curriculum is designed in such a way that such offers become feasible to candidates. The college has been achieving 100% placements consistently for the past 4 years and has also added some big brands like ITC, Amazon, Akzo Nobel, Jio Saavn, Dell, RBI etc.

Infrastructure: We used to indulge in various activities like swimming, and we had a proper gymkhana where we used to work out. It was well-equipped with all the latest machines. Apart from this, the college has a proper seminar hall. The hostel is good and well-maintained with ventilated rooms and 24-hours water and electricity supply. Apart from this, the hostel has a good and friendly environment, which actually helps us to fit in very quickly.

Faculty: We are taught various aspects of managerial concepts like managerial economics, financial management, and operational management. Along with this, there was a mandatory dissertation report which was supposed to be submitted during the final year. The college offers a micro specialisation in analytics which is its forte, However, finance courses are not generally taken up by students here.

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I am happy with our college.

Placements: About 65% of the students got placed from our university. The highest salary package offered was 5.6 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was Rs. 90,000 per annum. Goodyear was the top recruiter for our course. About 56% of the students get internships in Goodyear and Nestle company. They mostly offer marketing and sales roles.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college was not very much good, but the canteen facilities were good. All food items were well packaged and hygienic also. Our college also provided good Wi-Fi facility and hostel facilities. Medical facilities were also good. Sports commuter was also good, and they also organise sports meet every year.

Faculty: Our teachers were good, and they all are PhD graduates and well qualified. They help us to do new live projects, and they all focus on making students think creatively. They all are well defined to provide great knowledge through their experience.

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I'm totally satisfied with university as placements are best.

Placements: IIT Kharagpur is the best college in placements in every field and each student got more than one placement offers from different companies on a high scale package. Some of them are interested and pursuing internships while some have others goals and they are preparing for it.

Infrastructure: In terms of infrastructure, it is very attractive and big. The library is all equipped with thousands of books and very big in size. There are separate number of hostels each having their own mess and food quality is also good. Sports grounds for cricket, football, volleyball court, basketball court, table tennis plus indoor games facilities are available. The labs are well maintained by staff members with all instruments upgraded and you can do your work or any research work according to a time slot given to you.

Faculty: Faculty members are the best since most of them are in college for many years and highly experienced in their fields. Their knowledge is high regarding the current situations of the market and industries. Some of them have good contacts with industries. The course curriculum is well accurately designed by board members. Hence, we have no difficulty regarding curriculum.

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Placements: It has one of the best placement across schools. A wide variety of profiles were offered by top firms across the country and it covered different industries involving finance, operations, Marketing and sales, consultancy, analytics etc. All the students were placed during the placement drive only.

Infrastructure: We had the state of the art facilities. Being a part of the IIT system, we had access to all the amenities of the system. There was a huge central library, along with a digital version of it as well. Also the Gymkhana was state of the art and we had a tech market as well.

Faculty: The faculty members were excellent. Their teaching process was brilliant, and it included both the theoretical and practical application of the same. Case study based teaching helped us particularly. The course curriculum was highly relevant to the industry standards and also is regularly updated.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Placements 2025

According to the 2025 placement report, VGSOM IIT Kharagpur received a total of 36 PPO's with the highest and median stipend standing at INR 5.25 Lakh and INR 2.6 Lakh, respectively. While the highest and average package being INR 37.63 LPA and INR 22.75 LPA, while the median package was INR 22.15 LPA. Among the domains offered at the institute Strategy and Consulting received 45% of all placements

Top recruiters at VGSOM IIT KGP included Amazon, Cognizant, Deloitte, KPMG, ICICI, PWC, Berger, EY, Wipro, Accenture, etc. The key highlights of VGSOM IIT KGP placements 2025 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placements Statistics 2025
Highest Package	INR 37.63 LPA
Average Package	INR 22.75 LPA
Median Package	INR 22.15 LPA
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Cognizant, Deloitte, KPMG, ICICI, PWC, Berger, EY, Wipro, Accenture

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Course	Median Salary
MBA/PGDM	₹22.15 LPA
Executive MBA/PGDM	₹20.65 LPA

Top Recruiters

ACCENTURE

Cognizant

Deloitte

Hexaware Technologies

Infosys

ITC Ltd.

Morgan Stanley

pwc

Wipro

Vedanta

Wells Fargo

Xiaomi

Sutherland

P&G

HARMAN

Ernst & Young

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is VGSOM IIT Kharagpur good for placements?

Yes, VGSOM IIT Kharagpur offers good placements to its students. The key highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 13.60 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Q: How are the placements at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The key highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 13.60 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Q: What is the highest package offered during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements?

The highest package offered during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA

Q: Which is the top recruiting sector during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements?

Strategy & Consulting domain emerged as the top recruiting sector during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025 is presented below:

Domain	MBA Placement Distribution (2025)
Strategy & Consulting	45%
BFSI	11%
Operations	20%
Analytics	15%
Sales & Marketing	7%
Others	2%

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Course and Fees 2025

The mode of VGSOM admission is online. The admission to VGSOM is based on merit, personal interview, the cumulative score of AR, and the entrance exam score. Admission to EMBA and PhD courses is based on a written examination and interview at Kolkata. At the PG level, the college offers a two-year MBA, a three-year Executive MBA, a one-year PGDB, and an MDP programme. The college also offers a 3-year PhD programme. MBA is offered in seven specialisations through various departments, namely the Centre for Education Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, RMSOE, Subir Chowdhary School of Quality and Reliability, Industrial and Systems Engineering, RGSOIPL, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Executive MBA is offered in five specialisations, along with 28 MDP programmes offered by the college. Below mentioned are VGSOM IIT Kharagpur courses and their respective eligibility and VGSOM IIT Kharagpur fee:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	10 L - 25 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 %
Executive MBA/PGDM(1 course)	8 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 60 %

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How much CAT percentile is required for VGSOM?

VGSOM admission to Management courses including MBA is based of valid CAT scores. For VGSOM MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for VGSOM cutoff for General category students for last three years:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - VGSOM : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section	2020	2021	2022
Overall	90	90	90
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

Q: What is the minimum marks required for MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur 2023?

The minimum marks required for an MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur in 2023 are:

General/EWS/OBC: 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale
SC/ST/PwD: 55% marks

Candidates must also meet the following overall MBA4 cutoffs:

General: 90 percentile
NC-OBC: 80 percentile
SC, ST, and PwD: 75 percentile each

VGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience. The final selection is based on a combined score that includes:

Application rating
CAT 2023 performance
Personal interview (PI) performance

Candidates must attend the PI as it is a mandatory part of the admission process.

Q: What is the fee structure of IIT Kharagpur VGSOM?

AT IIT Kharagpur VGSOM, the MBA programme fee is INR 10 Lacs to 12 lakh, and PGDBA fee is INR 25 lakh. The average package after completing the degree is INR 18 Lacs (approx). Below is the fee details for popular courses:

Course	Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM	INR 10 Lacs - INR 25 lakh
Executive MBA/PGDM	18 lakh

Note: Candidates must note that this information is sourced from the official website of the institute/university-sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The minimum CAT percentile required for admission to the MBA programme at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur) is 90 for the General category. For NC-OBC and SC/ST/PwD, the minimum CAT percentile required is 80 and 75, respectively.

VGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience in organizations. According to Quora, VGSoM also emphasizes work experience and past academics.

To be admitted to the MBA programme at VGSOM, candidates must qualify for the CAT, followed by a Group Discussion and personal interview round. VGSOM only accepts the CAT exam.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur	₹ 2.2 LPA	₹ 10 L - 25 L	-/-
IIM Bodh Gaya Compare	₹ 12 LPA	₹ 9.6 L	#31 NIRF, 2025
IIM Amritsar Compare	₹ 16 LPA	₹ 14.2 L	#64 NIRF, 2025
XLRI Delhi	₹ 29 LPA	₹ 16.5 L - 30.6 L	-/-
IIM Raipur Compare	₹ 17.5 LPA	₹ 18.41 L	#15 NIRF, 2025
IIM Sirmaur Compare	-/-	₹ 16.8 L	#51 NIRF, 2025

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Application Process 2025

Candidates who wish to receive admission to VGSOM IIT Kharagpur must meet the course-specific eligibility criteria and apply online before the last date of application. Students may look below for a breakdown on the VGSOM IIT Kharagpur application process:

Open the official college website (som.iitkgp.ac.in).
Click on the 'Admissions' tab
Register account with required details.
Log in and fill out required details & upload documents.
Pay the application fee (INR 1600 for General and INR 800 for SC/ST/PwD category).

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Infrastructure

The total campus area is 2,150 acre and the faculty of VGSOM have access to infrastructure including a central library, a 24x7 computer laboratory, real-time financial data through Bloomberg Terminals and Prowess CMIE. Residential accommodation with high-speed internet, students gymkhana -a centre for sports, cultural and social learning.

Library: VGSoM has its own library and also has access to IIT Kharagpur's central library, which has the largest technical library in India. It is well-equipped with resources and facilities in the forms of DVD-ROM, CDROMs, online databases, video cassettes, micro-documents, books, patents, journals, standards, reports, theses, etc. It also has a digital library system equipped with modem equipment.
Hostel: VGSOM provides both boys' and girls' hostels. Hostels have basic amenities like internet facilities, wi-fi, computer labs, recreation room, laundry services, water purifiers, common room, mess, TV, security, and surveillance system, etc.
Sports complex: It has a basketball court, cricket ground, swimming pool, and table tennis court.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur has well-equipped infrastrcture which includes all the necessary amenities offered to the students. The infrastructure including a central library, a 24x7 computer laboratory, real-time financial data through Bloomberg Terminals and Prowess CMIE. Residential accommodation with high-speed internet, students gymkhana -a centre for sports, cultural and social learning.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Faculty

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur appoints experienced and trained faculty members. The faculty are passionate and committed to helping the students in their career pathways. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical knowledge for the students under the guidance of experts.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur appoints well-experienced and trained faculty members with years of experience in the related field. The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge to the students. The faculty engages the students with the latest activities and innovative teaching and quality research.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Notable Alumni

Vinod Gupta, the Founder of VGSOM is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur. The VGSOM has an alumni committee and alumni network. Some of the notable alumni of VGSOM are:

Notable Photo	Alumni Name
	Shreya Singh: Shreya Singh is the Director at First Republic Bank
	Gopal Aggarwal: Gopal Aggarwal is the Chief Investment Officer at MIRAE Asset
	Shibashish Roy: Shibashish Roy is the Chief Business Officer - eCommerce and Marketing of Croma, Infiniti Retail Limited

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur International Collaborations and Partnerships

VGSOM has signed an MoU with Singapore Management University for the ‘SMU-IITKGP Inclusive and Immersive Experiential Learning (I2XL) programme, and also provides courses in collaboration with IIM Calcutta and the Indian Statistical Institute.

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VGSOM IIT Kharagpur FAQs

The below-mentioned are VGSOM IIT Kharagpur FAQs:

Q: Does VGSOM IIT Kharagpur offer placements to MBA students?

Yes, VGSOM IIT Kharagpur offers good placements to MBA students, and the placement statistics over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 13.60 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Q: What is the salary trend witnessed during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements?

The salary trends witnessed during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025 and previous two years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA

Q: Where are VGSOM IIT Kharagpur alumni placed?

According to unofficial sources, Operations domain has placed the most number of VGSOM students in recent past. The next top domain is the Consulting domain wherein the second most number of VGSOM students are placed.

Q: What are people's opinions on VGSOM IIT Kharagpur for MBA?

Some say that the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT Kharagpur is one of the best B-schools in Eastern India. Some say the faculty is excellent and the school has Bloomberg terminals. Others say the school is good for consulting, operations, and general management.

Here are some more insights from reviews:

Pros

Good campus placements
Average package of around 17 LPA
Many students get placed in consulting and analytics
Experienced students with good packages

Cons

Some say that other new IIMs and baby IIMs have an edge over VGSoM for core management branches like finance, marketing, or human resources

Q: Can I join VGSOM IIT Kharagpur without CAT?

No, students can not join VGSOM IIT Kharagpur without CAT. Admission to the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM) MBA programme at IIT Kharagpur is based on CAT scores and a personal interview. Candidates must also have a 4-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% marks.

Q: Does VGSOM IIT Kharagpur provide 100% placements for MBA program?

Yes, VGSOM IIT Kharagpur has provided 100% placements for its MBA programme over the past three years, and the batch placement data over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Q: Which is the top sector during MBA placements at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

Strategy & Consulting domain emerged the top recruiting domain that placed 45% of the total students during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025 is presented below:

Domain	MBA Placement Distribution (2025)
Strategy & Consulting	45%
BFSI	11%
Operations	20%
Analytics	15%
Sales & Marketing	7%
Others	2%

Q: Which is the top recruiting sector during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur summer placements?

Domains	MBA Summer Placement Distribution (2023-25 Batch)
Sales & Marketing	28%
Strategy & Consulting	18%
Operations	18%
Analytics	16%
BFSI	11%
Others	9%

Q: How are the VGSOM IIT Kharagpur summer placements in recent past?

The key highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur summer placements for the MBA programme for the past three batch are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2021-23 Batch)	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch)	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2023-25 Batch)
the highest stipend	INR 3 lakh	INR 3.4 lakh	INR 5.35 lakh
Median stipend	INR 1.53 lakh	INR 1.84 lakh	INR 2.6 lakh
Average stipend	INR 1.36 lakh	INR 1.77 lakh	INR 2.07 lakh
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Companies visited	30	40	45
Top 50% average stipend	NA	INR 2.25 lakh	INR 3.32 lakh
Top 25% average stipend	NA	INR 2.52 lakh	INR 3.49 lakh
Top 10% average stipend	NA	INR 2.97 lakh	INR 4.61 lakh
Students registered	96	125	137
Students placed	96	125	137

Q: What is the average package offered during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements?

The average package offered during VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2023-2025 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Top 50% average package	INR 24.66 LPA	INR 24.48 LPA	INR 34.29 LPA
Top 25% average package	INR 27.78 LPA	INR 27.45 LPA	INR 30.33 LPA
Top 10% average package	INR 31.55 LPA	INR 31.62 LPA	INR 26.03 LPA

Q: What is the placement trend at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur over the past few years?

The key highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements 2025 for MBA programme as compared with previous two years are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 13.60 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Q: How hard it is to pursue Executive MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT Kharagpur has an intake of 200 students for its two-year MBA program. The college provides many courses like MBA, PDGM, PhD and etc.The cost of pursuing an Executive MBA at the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM) at IIT Kharagpur is reported to be INR 6,00,000 for the entire duration of the 3-year program. It is some what hard to pursue execute MBA at vgsom IIT kharagpur.

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Q: How are Executive MBA placements at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

The Executive MBA (EMBA) postings at Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur have been exceptionally successful. Let’s go into the details:

Placement Rate: The placement rate for EMBA students at VGSoM IIT Kharagpur is an amazing 100%.
This shows that all EMBA graduates obtain employment offers throughout the placement procedure.
Maximum Package: The maximum package granted to EMBA students stands at INR 43.37 Lacs per annum.

Q: What is the fee for various courses at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

Here are some fees for courses at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur:

MBA: INR 11.75 Lacs for the 2024-26 batch. This includes academic fees, hostel charges, and caution deposits.
Executive MBA: INR 6 Lacs for three years.
PGD in Business Analytics: INR 20 lakhs.
Ph.D Management: INR 10.29 lakhs.
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: INR 4 lakhs, including GST.

The application fee for VGSoM IIT Kharagpur is INR 1,600 for General and NC-OBC candidates, and INR 800 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

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What is the summer internship record for MBA programme at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

Answered a year ago

The key highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur summer placements for the batch of 2023-25 batch as compared with previous two batch are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2021-23 Batch)	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2022-24 Batch)	MBA Summer Placement Statistics (2023-25 Batch)
the highest stipend	INR 3 lakh	INR 3.4 lakh	INR 5.35 lakh
Median stipend	INR 1.53 lakh	INR 1.84 lakh	INR 2.6 lakh
Average stipend	INR 1.36 lakh	INR 1.77 lakh	INR 2.07 lakh
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Companies visited	30	40	45
Top 50% average stipend	NA	INR 2.25 lakh	INR 3.32 lakh
Top 25% average stipend	NA	INR 2.52 lakh	INR 3.49 lakh
Top 10% average stipend	NA	INR 2.97 lakh	INR 4.61 lakh
Students registered	96	125	137
Students placed	96	125	137

Nishtha Arora

Contributor-Level 9

How good are the MBA placements at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

Answered a year ago

The key highlights of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA placements 2025 as compared with 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 43.37 LPA	INR 37.07 LPA	INR 37.63 LPA
Average package	INR 22.13 LPA	INR 20.83 LPA	INR 22.75 LPA
Median package	INR 21.04 LPA	INR 20.65 LPA	INR 22.15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 13.60 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Dhanya Arora

Contributor-Level 9

Does VGSOM IIT Kharagpur have 100% placement?

Answered a year ago

Yes, VGSOM IIT Kharagpur has provided 100% for its MBA batch for the past three years, and the details are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2023)	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)	MBA Placement Statistics (2025)
Placement rate	100%	100%	100%
Total PPOs	41	46	36
Students registered	94	118	139
Students placed	94	118	139

Nishtha Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Which is the best college among IIM Nagpur, IIM Mumbai and VGSOM IIT Kharagpur for the MBA?

Answered a year ago

Find below the comparison between popular colleges offering MBA on the basis of placements and tuition fees is presented below:

Institute	the highest package	Total Tuition Fee
MBA at IIM Nagpur	INR 64.00 LPA	INR 17.70 lakh
MBA at IIM Mumbai	INR 49.00 LPA	INR 8.5 lakh
MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur	INR 29 LPA	INR 9 Lacs -INR 25 lakh

Yash Mittal

Contributor-Level 10

Is IIM Raipur better than VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management?

Answered a year ago

VGSoM was set up as first school of management under the IIT system in around 1993. It is within IIT Kharagpur. IIT Kharagpur, as an established world class institute, helps VGSoM leverage its strength in terms of infrastructure, intellectual resources etc.

As of 2022, VGSoM was ranked 12 and IIM Rai

Harsh Yadav

Beginner-Level 5

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