VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management Answered Questions

The flagship course of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur is the MBA course. MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur is a two-year course that is offered in full-time mode. The VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA has been ranked 14th by the NIRF in their management category. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur to learn more. 

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur is among the best MBA institutes in India. The VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA course has been ranked 250 by the QS World University Rankings. The institute also has very high ratings from Shiksha users for its infrastructure quality and faculty. The placement statistics for MBA students of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur are also much better than other institutes.

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:CourseSelectionMBA/PGDMCAT + PIExecutive MBA/PGDMWritten Test + InterviewPhDEntrance-basedPGDBAPGDBA Admission Test + PI

Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Khargpur eligibility  criteria for various programmes is as follows:CourseEligibilityMBA/PGDMMinimum 60 % aggregate in graduation from a recognised institute/universityExecutive MBA/PGDMMinimum 60 % aggregate in graduation from a recognised institute/universityPhDPG degree from a recognised universityPGDBAUG degree from a recognised university and relevant work experience

To join VGSOM IIT Kharagpur for MBA, you must clear CAT exam with a minimum 90 percentile, if you belong to the general category. Then apply on their official portal and wait for shortlisting. You will be called for a personal interview by shortlisted candidates. The selection shall take into account the CAT percentile, the academic record, work experience, and the performance of the interview. Female applicants have benefit of extra marks given the diversity. VGSOM the programme values a profile of many aspects, but strong academics are always good and having a clear career goal will also assist. Be mindful of the deadlines and the interview performance, to improve your chances of admission.

Yes, it is worth paying for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum, qualified faculty, and a strong alumni network, with average placements of 18.1 LPA and a median CTC of 16.99 LPA. The programme also provides opportunities for networking, career advancement, and entrepreneurial skills. The fee structure is relatively low compared to other colleges of similar stature, providing a better ROI.

The VGSOM IIT Kharagpur offers admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course based on a two-step process:
1. Shortlisting for online Personal Interview (PI) based on the criteria mentioned, including CAT 2024 scores, past academic performance, and other criteria.
2. Final selection of the candidates for admission based on a combined score comprising application rating (AR), CAT 2024 performance, and personal interview (PI) performance.
The minimum CAT 2024 percentile required for shortlisting is 90 for General/EWS, 81 for OBC, and 60 for SC, ST, and PwD categories.