Vivekanand Business School (VBS) Chembur Mumbai Answered Questions

Yes, Vivekanand Business School's PGDM course has bagged rankings from various ranking bodies. As per the official information, the latest rankings given to the institute are as follows:#4 Best in Maharashtra (Private Category) – GHRDC B-School Survey 2024#6 in Mumbai's Top Private B-Schools – Outlook ICare#6 among Mumbai's Premier MBA Institutes – MBAUniverse#7 in India's Leading B-Schools – GHRDC B-School Survey 2024#8 among Mumbai's Private PGDM Institutes – Times of India B-School Survey

The selection criteria for PGDM admission at Vivekanand Business School is based on a unique profile-based selection process. It evaluates applicants on various parameters, such as academic performances, entrance exam scores, performance in personal interview and extracurricular activities. Importance is given to every aspect of the application. The weightage given to various selection parameters is as follows:Weightage of Selection ParametersQualifying Entrance Exam (CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT/MAH-CET)40%Academics (Class 12, Class 10, Graduation)25%Personal Interview30%Extracurricular activities (Awards in Sports, Work experience, Competitions at Degree College and above, etc.)5%

Yes, PGDM admissions are open at Vivekanand Business School. The institute is currently accepting applications for PGDM admissions for the academic year 2025-26. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to apply. Before applying, they must ensure they meet the preset eligibility criteira for VBS PGDM admission.

As per the latest report, Vivekanand Business School concluded the placement drive for the PGDM batch passed out in 2024 with 81% placement rate. The key highlights of Vivekanand Business School placements for the PGDM Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageINR 12 LPA (Domestic)INR 21.42 LPA (International)INR 12.23 LPAAverage packageINR 8 LPAINR 7.40 LPATotal recruiters350350Placement rate93%81%

Yes, the PGDM fee at Vivekanand Business School (VBS) is payable in four instalments. Each instalment includes various fee components (except hostel fee). The total amount of PGDM fee payable over the entire course duration is INR 9.5 lakh. The following table presents the instalment plan to pay the total fee:Instalment: Time of PaymentAmountInstalment I: Payable at the time of admissionINR 2.6 LakhInstalment II: Payable in November (Semester 2)INR 2.6 LakhInstalment III: Payable in June (at admission to Semester 3)INR 2.15 LakhInstalment IV: Payable in November (Semester 4)INR 2.15 LakhNOTE: The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Vivekanand Business School has a decent record of PGDM placements. In 2024, the the highest and average package offered stood at INR 12.23 LPA and INR 7.40 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Vivekanand Business School placements for the PGDM Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageINR 12 LPA (Domestic)INR 21.42 LPA (International)INR 12.23 LPAAverage packageINR 8 LPAINR 7.40 LPATotal recruiters350350Placement rate93%81%

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 ChaseTechnology & E-commerce: Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, FlipkartBFSI: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra BankManufacturing & Automotive: Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti SuzukiFMCG: Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Nestle India

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 backgroundSpecial Encouragement Awards: Celebrating academic and extracurricular excellence, with special recognition for top performers and all-round achieversInternational 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)

As per the latest report, the overall Vivekanand Business School average package offered during the 2024 placement drive was INR 7.40 LPA. Going back to 2023 placements, the overall Vivekanand Business School average package offered during the 2023 placement drive was INR 8 LPA.ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Average packageINR 8 LPAINR 7.40 LPATop 10 average packageINR 11.62 LPAINR 11.26 LPATop 25 average packageINR 9.39 LPAINR 9.85 LPATop 50 average packageINR 8.22 LPAINR 8.50 LPA

The 2023 placement session concluded with 93% of the batch placed in 350 participating companies. This year, the institute witnessed the participation of 145 new recruiters. The the highest domestic package and the highest international package stood at INR 12 LPA and INR 21.42 LPA, respectively. Further, the average package for Vivekanand Business School placements in 2023 stood at INR 8 LPA. Students can check detail Vivekanand Business School placement stats here.