Vivekanand Business School (VBS) Chembur Mumbai Answered Questions

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. 

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)35%Past Academic Performance10%Personal Interview45%Work Experience5%Extracurricular activities(Awards in Sports, Work experience, Competitions at Degree College and above, etc.)5%

Vivekanand Business School Nagpur offers decent placements annually for its PGDM course. The average package offered during Vivekanand Business School placements between 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:    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

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.

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, 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.

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

Applications are open at Vivekanand Business School for the PGDM course. The mode of application is online. Post Graduate Diploma in Management is a two-year programme. PGDM courses are considered an alternative to an MBA and are looked upon with equality in the management industry. Candidates can fill out the application form on the school's website.

Yes, VBS reserves seats for candidates belonging to two categories to ensure equality and diversity in each batch. The seat reservation policy followed at the institute is as follows:Seats reserved for Defense Personnel & their children: 9 seatsSeats for Foreign Nationals under Supernumerary Quota: 27 seats (15% of total seats)NOTE: The mentioned information is sourced from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Vivekanand Business School admissions are entrance-based. The university considers national-level entrance exam scores for the PGDM programme. The entrance exams accepted are CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET or GMAT. Selected candidates are also called for a PI round. Admission to FPM is based on academic qualifcation, work experience, research proposal and presentation of the candidates.