The PGDM Evolution: Bridging Campus Learning with Corporate Readiness
Management careers today demand adaptability, digital awareness, and practical exposure. Companies increasingly prefer graduates who understand business realities rather than only theoretical frameworks. To address this gap, some institutions are redesigning management education models to ensure smoother transitions between campus learning and corporate environments.
One such innovation is the 15:9 PGDM learning structure pioneered by Vivekanand Business School, where students first undergo 15 months of academic training and then gain professional exposure through a structured 9-month corporate internship. This longer corporate engagement helps students gain confidence, domain exposure, and workplace familiarity even before completing their program.
At the same time, modern management education is also joining Artificial Intelligence and data-driven decision-making across specialisations, ensuring students remain relevant in a technology-enabled business landscape. Programs built around experiential and industry-aligned learning also provide:
- Certification-based skill enhancement
- Exposure to industry leaders and corporate workshops
- International immersion opportunities
- Advanced analytics and technology-enabled labs
- Career mentoring and placement preparation support
As management education continues to evolve, programs that blend academic excellence with real corporate exposure are redefining how future managers are prepared.
Note: The views expressed in this article are of Vivekanand Business School and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.
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Vivekanand Business School admissions are open for 2026 session. Candidates can apply online on the school's website before the deadline. The school offers admission to its flagship PGDM course based on entrance exam scores followed by performance of candidates in the PI round.
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Vivekanand Business School provides International Academic Scholarship to 25 performing students each year. The selected students get a fully funded global learning opportunity. Aspirants contact the admission office for more details.
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Vivekanand Business School offers International Academic Scholarship to top performing students. The school selects candidates for scholarship based on their merit. The entrance exam scores, academic performance and overall academic record of the candidates is considered for selection.
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Vivekanand Business School have separate boys and girls hostels. For the AC rooms, candidates have to pay a fee of INR 2.55 lakh. This fee amount is subject to policy. It may get revised in any academic session. Candidates should note that the fee is as per official sources. Hence, is indicative.
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VBS Infrastructure is well-equipped with all the necessary facilities needed by students. The VBS library is a two-storey digital library with more than 15000 books, thousands of digital resources and premium databases including EBSCO, ProQuest, J Gate, NGEN, ProwessIQ, etc.
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The average package recorded during Vivekanand Business School placements 2025 was INR 8.5 LPA. The same is given in the table below:
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Average package | INR 8.5 LPA |
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The highest package offered during Vivekanand Business School placements 2025 was INR 21 LPA. The same is provided in the table below:
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the highest package | INR 21 LPA |
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