VBS Mumbai PGDM Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Placements

VBS PGDM holders have a plethora of career opportunities spanning across diverse industries. They can get placed in a variety of sectors and organisations, some of which are listed below:

• Finance & Consulting: Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase
• Technology & E-commerce: Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Flipkart
• BFSI: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank
• Manufacturing & Automotive: Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki
• FMCG: Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Nestle India

The total course fee for PGDM at VBS is INR 9.5 Lacs for two years. It can be paid in four easy instalments. Some components included in the total course fee are tuition fee, caution deposit, examination fee, library fee, etc. Additionally, candidates seeking accomodation at the institute (for both boys and girls) must submit the VBS hostel fee of INR 2.55 Lacs (approx.) for AC rooms and INR 2.15 Lacs (approx.) for non-AC rooms. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

VBS offers six specialisations unders its flagship PGDM course. The duration, fees and admission procedure for all these specialisations are the same. The VBS PGDM specialisations are listed below:

1. Business Analytics
2. Marketing
3. Human Resource Management
4. Operation & Supply Chain Management
5. Banking & Finance
6. Entrepreneurship Management

VBS offers additional Professional Certifications along with various PGDM specialisations offered at the institute. These specialisation-specific certifications help students gain a competitive edge in the job market. Check out the following table for the certifications available for various specialisations:

Instead of an MBA, Vivekanand Business School offers a PGDM course at the PG level. It is recognised by AIU (Association of Indian Universities) as equivalent to an MBA. The duration of the full-time course is two years. It is AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited. The PGDM programme of VBS is ranked by various renowned ranking agencies. With an intake of 180 students, the PGDM offered at the institute provides six specialisations options to students. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to learn more about the programme.

MAT 2025 exam schedule has been announced for May session. In May, MAT will be conducted in CBT and PBT mode. Registration process for the same began from April 5, 2025. Check MAT 2025 exam dates below:

The VBS PGDM course structure is based on the semester pattern. PGDM is a two-year programme, further divided into four semesters. The subjects included in the curriculum vary across the choice of specialisation. The institute offers six specialisations under the PGDM course. Various add-on certification courses are also offered along with the PGDM. A three-month Summer Internship Programme is also included in the course structure. It allows students to practice the real-life application of the theoretical knowledge.

CMAT 2025 was on January 25, 2025, almost four months ahead of previous years. The CMAT exam is usually held in March-April, but in 2023 and 2024, it was held in May. The last time CMAT was held in January was in 2019.

The NTA announced registration dates via an official circular, which was released online on the NTA website on November 14, 2024. The CMAT 2025 exam schedule includes registration window open and close dates and form correction dates. CMAT 2025 registration has started, and the last date to apply was December 13, 2024, and the admit card was released on January 20, 2025.

The average package offered to PGDM students during Vivekanand Business School placements between 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:    

Vivekanand Business School has specified a list of documents required for admission to the PGDM course. While applying for admission, attested photocopies of these documents must be submitted along with the application form. The original copies and one set of attested photocopies of the specified documents are required at the time of admission. Failing to present the required documents within the prescribed period of time shall lead to the cancellation of admission without any refund. A list of the required documents as per the institute's official website is as follows:

• 1 Passport-size recent color photograph
• Photocopies of academic records, including Marksheets and Passing Certificates of Class 12, Class 10, and Graduation (All Annual/Semester wise Marksheets & Passing certificates)
• Photocopy of Entrance Exam Score Card (National/State level)
• Identity proof - Driving License/Passport/Aadhaar Card/Voter Id
• Nationality proof – Birth Certificate/School Leaving Certificate/Passport/Domicile Certificate
• Any valid Address Proof
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Work Experience Letter (If applicable)

XAT syllabus includes all important topics related to Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making and Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge. You can check below subject wise important topics included in the XAT syllabus. Majority of the questions are asked from these topics.

XAT Verbal and Logical Ability syllabus: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogy, Antonym/Synonym, Parajumble, Para Completion, Grammar, Critical Reasoning, Series Completion, Fill in the Blanks, etc.

XAT Decision Making syllabus: Data Arrangement, Conditioning, Grouping, Complex Arrangement, Caselets, Assumptions, Premises, Conclusions, etc.

XAT Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation syllabus: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Surds and Indices, Algebra, Mensuration, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Interpretation, etc.

XAT General Knowledge syllabus: Science, Economy, Business, Politics, Static GK, Sports, Prize and Award, World, Government, Constitution of India, etc.