VBS Mumbai Courses & Fees 2026

Students pursuing PGDM from Vivekanand Business School are open to on-campus placement. The 2023-25 placement session concluded with highest package of INR 21 LPA.  The average package offered was INR 8.5 LPA. A total of 350 companies participated and 93% students were placed. 

Various companies visit Vivekanand Business School during placements, some of them are given in the table below:

Some of the top recuiters of VBS are mentioned below:

During Vivekanand Business School placements 2025, there was a notable increase in the highest package of 75% compared to 2024. There was also a growth of 14.86% in the average package in 2025. The placement statistics for 2025 are mentioned below:

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 five specialisations options to students. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to learn more about the programme.

Yes, Vivekanand Business School offers scholarship under five categories to its students. The list of scholarship schemes is given below: 

1.  Scholarships for Meritorious Students

2. Late Shri. Jhamatmal Wadhwani EWS Scholarship

3. VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan)

4. Special Encouragement Scholarships

5. Minority Scholarships

Vivekanand Business School has consistently delivered excellent placement opportunities throughout the years. The following table presents the MBA statistics at Vivekanand Business School in 2025:

The key placement statistics 2025 for Vivekanand Business School are given in the table below:

Vivekanand Business School cutoff 2024 is yet to be released for admission to its MBA/ PGDM courses. The institute accepts several national-level entrances (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT) for admitting students to the MBA course.As per Vivekanand Business School cutoff 2023 for MBA, the minimum cutoff required in CAT and CMAT is 75 Percentile. For MAT, ATMA and MHCET, the required cutoff of 85 Percentile. Also, taking into consideration XAT cutoff, candidates must have an overall percentile of 70 for General All India category students.The aforementioned cutoffs are based on previous years. Students can check detailed Vivekanand Business School cutoff stats here.

VBS has a total intake of 180 students the PGDM course. This inlcudes the seats available for the six PGDM specialisations offered at the institute. However, a minimum of 10 seats are required to be filled to start a new batch of any specialisation. As there is a limited number of seats, applicants have to undergo a profile-based selection process to secure a seat. The mentioned seat information is sourced from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

CAT syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business aptitude. For CAT exam, candidates have to study, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension VARC Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. Given below are the key topics included in the CAT syllabus.

• VARC topics:  Parajumbles, Paracompletion, Parasummary, Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. 
• Quantitative Aptitude topics: Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra Trigonometry Modern Math, Number System and Mensuration.
• DILR topics: Puzzles, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Tables and Bar Graphs, etc.

The top reasons to choose MBA/ PHDM programme to help in career growth is mentioned below:

• Problem-solving and Decision-making Skills
• Analytical bent of Mind, Entrepreneurial mindsets
• Strong Core Domain Knowledge
• Technical Knowledge of Industry Tools
• Communication, Personality, & Confidence development
• Organizational Skills
• Team Spirit

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. 

Yes, Vivekanand Business School (VBS) provides various scholarships to PGDM students.  Some of these scholarships are listed below:

• VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan): Financial aid for students emerging from an underprivileged background
• Special Encouragement Awards: Celebrating academic and extracurricular excellence, with special recognition for top performers and all-round achievers
• International Scholarship Scheme: Funding of up to INR 50 Lacs provided to two students each from five PGDM specialisations (Marketing, Banking & Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Business Analytics) for global exposure through International Exchange Programme (covers travel, accommodation, food, and course fees)

Yes, Vivekanand Business School grants scholarships to toppers in the form of Special Encouragement Scholarships. The following are the two scholarships for topper students:

Topper Female Student Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship is awarded to female students who have secured high marks in their PGDM program. An amount of INR 25,000 is awarded to the toppers.

Topper Scholarship to PH – Physically Challenged Student: This scholarship intends to provide financial assistance to differently-abled students based on their merit in the PGDM program. The selected student will receive a reward amount of INR 25,000.

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 PGDM in Entrepreneurship Management curriculum followed at VBS is spread over four semesters. Some subjects included in the semester-wise curriculum are presented in the table 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 five specialisations under the PGDM course. Various add-on certification courses are also offered along with the PGDM. A nine-month corporate Internship is also included in the course structure. It allows students to practice the real-life application of the theoretical knowledge.