VJIM Focuses on Exposure, Skill Training, and Sustained Industry Interaction to Make Students Industry-Ready

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In an exclusive interaction with Shiksha.com, Dr. Vinit Vijay Dani, Associate Professor – Marketing, VJIM explains the teaching philosophy adopted at VJIM Hyderabad. In an exclusive interaction with Shiksha.com, Dr. Vinit Vijay Dani, Associate Professor – Marketing, VJIM explains the teaching philosophy adopted at VJIM Hyderabad.

In an exclusive interaction with Shiksha.com, Dr. Vinit Vijay Dani, Associate Professor – Marketing, VJIM explains the teaching philosophy adopted at VJIM Hyderabad. The institute focuses on cases, simulations, projects and activity-based learning that fills the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring students are ready to cope with the changing Business dynamics.  

Dr Vinit Vijay Dani is presently the area chair of the marketing discipline. He holds three post-graduation degrees and a PhD in Management Science from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Maharashtra and 30+ years of total experience. His areas of interest in research include authoring teaching cases in IVEY Publishing, Emerald Emerging Markets, Asian Journal of Management Cases in Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Vedic Philosophy and Marketing. Dr. Vinit Vijay Dani is a member of prestigious organizations, including SMF, HMA, etc. He has published in International and Nationally Prestigious Journals and Conferences. 

Q1. What are the salient features of the teaching methodology adopted by VJIM? How does this differ from others?

VJIM in Hyderabad utilizes a unique teaching philosophy i.e. cases, simulations, project & activity-based learning that aims to fill the gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation. This ensures that students are adequately equipped to tackle the complexities of today's business world. 

 Q2. How are you preparing the students to be industry-ready?  

We have adopted a holistic approach in making the students industry ready, VJIM focuses on exposure, skill training, and sustained industry interaction to enable them learn, and adopt for their corporate life. 

Q:   Is Vignana Jyothi institute of management (VJIM) Hyderabad good for PGDM?
A:

Yes, VJIM Hyderabad is a good option to pursue the PGDM course, considering the placement opportunities. Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management placements details for the PGDM Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 8.9 LPA

INR 34 LPA (International)

Average package

INR 6.2 LPA

INR 8.4 LPA

Median package

NA

INR 8 LPA

Minimum package

NA

INR 6 LPA

Placement rate

80%

NA

Q:   What is Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management famous for?
A:

Greetings !

Vignana Jyothi was registered during the year 1991 under the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Public Societies Registration Act.

The objective was to promote social, cultural, educational, scientific and research activities among men and women. This institute owe it's merit and renownce to its placements, developing practical skills in students, training them to be the best leaders and managers. It received a lot of appreciation for its PGDM programme, providing high quality education. It offers 40 + courses and holds the a decent record of having 2900+ alumini.

To conclude, Vignana Jyothi institute of management is a good institute 

Q:   When was Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management established?
A:

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management was established in 1993 by Vignana Jyothi Educational Society, a non-profit organisation. The institute is approved by AICTE, accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS). VJIM Hyderabad offers PGDM and PGDM (General) programmes. Students need to meet the minimum eligibility conditions for admission to the PGDM course. The criteria are that the candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50% (45% for SC/ST students) from an institution recognised by the UGC. Students who will graduate in 2023 may also apply, subject to 

  1. A study certificate from the college's principal.
  2. Final grade reports must be turned in by August 31, 2023.

Scores from the CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, and GMAT are accepted by the institute.

 Q3. What are the qualities you are looking for in student applicants? What qualities do they need to do well in your course? 

We seek applicants who not only meet academic qualifications but also exhibit qualities i.e. team spirit, curiosity to explore, a good organizer, ability to deal with problems, ethical and morally strong individual.  

 Q4. How do you ensure that your course curriculum is up to date and meets industry requirements?

VJIM provides a variety of specialized courses in different fields such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, and Business Analytics. These courses are designed to prepare students with the latest knowledge and skills relevant to their respective fields. Focusing on experiential learning, VJIM integrates practical elements like industrial visits, corporate internships, and live projects into the curriculum. These experiences expose the students to real-life business situations firsthand, closing the gap between theory and practice. The curriculum is updated and upgraded regularly with a review process involving industry experts & corporate leaders.   

 Q5. Is your college receptive to innovation, technology, science & entrepreneurship? How? Could you cite some examples of these?  

 VJIM focuses on the integration of Modern Technological Advancements in its curricula. There are specializations like Business Analytics, where students become adept in data analysis techniques and tools so that they are ready to face technology-oriented jobs in the sector. VJIM is an innovation-driven B School and we ensure that all our process of learning uses the new age, technology and tools.  

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The VJIM the highest package for the 2025 batch stood at INR 12.16 LPA. However, the placement process is ongoing.  So the salary might change later. Earlier, the highest package offered during Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management placements 2024 was INR 34.5 LPA and in 2023 it stood at INR 8.7 LP

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The percentage of students placed during the academic year 2024-25 was 76%. It must be noted that the placements 2025 are ongoing. Looking at the past three years statistics, a declining trend in the VJIM placement percentage. The placement rate for the 2024 batch was 81% and in 2023 it stood at 84%

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The placement session for 2024-25 academic year is ongoing. As of now, 146 students have been placed and the placement rate stood at 76%. The total number of offers made was 146. This year 64 companies visited the VJIM campus. Out of which 45 companies recruited. Furthermore, the highest package off

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As per the latest report, the highest package offered during Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management placements 2025 was INR 12.16 LPA. The average and median package offered was INR 6.32 LPA and INR 6.5 LPA. The lowest package offered to the students was INR 4 LPA. Check the table below to know the

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Yes, the institute has a good placement record for PGDM. The highest package offered was INR 12.16 LPA. The average package recorded to the PGDM batch 2023-25 was INR 6.32 LPA. The placement rate for PGDM stood at 76%. Out of 193 eligible students 146 were placed. A total of 64 recruiters visited th

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Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management gives PG (postgraduate) programmes to the college students. At the PG (postgraduate) level, Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management gives PGDM programme & several other courses to students. The total seat intake for the available PGDM programme is 270 & PGDM (Ge

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