VGSOM IIT Kharagpur - Vinod Gupta School of Management Answered Questions

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

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 scaleSC/ST/PwD: 55% marksCandidates must also meet the following overall MBA cutoffs:  General: 90+ percentileNC-OBC: 80+ percentileSC, ST, and PwD: 75+ percentile eachVGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience. The final selection is based on a combined score that includes:  Application ratingCAT 2023 performancePersonal interview (PI) performanceCandidates must attend the PI as it is a mandatory part of the admission process. 

Yes, candidates applying for an MBA at VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur must have a valid scorecard from the Common Admission Test (CAT). VGSOM also considers scores from other entrance exams, including XAT, MAT, ATMA, and CMAT.  To be eligible for admission, candidates must also:  Have a bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or any three to four year long recognised course.Have a master's degree in science, economics, or commerce, with mathematics or statistics at the bachelor's levelCandidates are shortlisted for an online personal interview (PI) based on their CAT scores and academic performance. The final admission decision is based on the candidate's application rating, CAT performance, and PI performance. 

Both Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM), IIT Kharagpur, and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak are reputable business schools. VGSOM was established in 1993, while IIM Rohtak was established in 2011.  Here are some differences between the two schools: Batch sizeVGSOM's 2023 batch had 97 students, while IIM Rohtak's 2023 batch had over 240 students.NIRF rankingVGSOM is ranked 5th for its management program, while IIM Rohtak is ranked 21st.Alumni baseVGSOM has a larger alumni base than IIM Rohtak.Average CTCIIT KGP have a better average CTC than the 2nd generation IIMs.CampusIIM Rohtak's 200-acre campus is located on National Highway 10 and is well connected to Delhi and IIT Kharagpur have a 2100-acre campus.

VGSOM is generally better than IIM Rohtak in some situations. VGSOM was established in 1993, while IIM Rohtak was established in 2011. VGSOM has a smaller batch size than IIM Rohtak, with 97 students in 2022 compared to IIM Rohtak's 240+ students.   Being an IIT, there is a lot more exposure to campus life and Corporate life. VGSoM is ranked 5th in the NIRF ranking for its management program, while IIM Rohtak is ranked 21st. IIM focuses on teaching through case studies, while IIT MBAs focus on placements in Operations/IT/Analytics.  

The selection process for the LLM programme at IIT Kharagpur comprises a two-stage entrance test, including a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Personal Interview (PI). The CBT, based on the Bar Council-approved LLB syllabus, consists of multiple-choice questions with no negative marking. To proceed to the PI round, candidates must obtain a minimum of 35% aggregate in both parts of the CBT. The final selection is based on a merit list with a 70% weightage for the CBT and a 30% weightage for the PI.

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM) at IIT Kharagpur has five courses with an average fee of 11,75,000 per year. The course is two years long and cost INR 11,75,000. To be eligible for these courses, you must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology, or a master's degree in science, economics, or commerce. You must also have studied mathematics or statistics at the bachelor's level. Here are some other courses and their average fees (in INR) at VGSoM: MBA: 11,00,000Executive MBA: 9,00,000PhD: 3 yearsPGD: 2 yearsThe tuition fee is waived for ST/SC candidates. 

The LLM entrance test at IIT Kharagpur is a MCQ based test where there is no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates need to secure a minimum of 35% in every part of the exam to qualify for the personal interview round. In the final stage, the exam itself will have 70% weightage while the PI round has a weightage of 30%. 

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA Programme should satisfy the following criteria:The candidate must have any of the following:Bachelor's degree with minimum 4-year duration in engineering/technology/pharmacy                                                                                                     ORMaster's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level).Minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying degree:General/EWS/OBC: Minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale)SC/ST/PWD: Minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale)

VGSoM faculty and students actively engage in academic research and industrial consultancy. The School offers Management Development Programs throughout the year. The students are valued by the industry, as is evident from the placement statistics of the School.Over the years, VGSoM has been improving its ranking and is currently ranked as the fifth best management school in the country, by NIRF ( MHRD, Govt.of India ). VGSoM continues its journey with the spirit of IIT Kharagpur, encapsulated in the words