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Getting admission into SP Jain PGDM programme requires candidates to follow some steps.

• The first step is to register for the PGDM programme by paying an application fee of INR 2,000.
• Second step is evaluation of entrance exam score. Candidates need to qualify CAT/ GMAT for admission to PGDM. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round. Candidates can check out CAT preparation tips to score well in exam. 
• The final selection is based on academic performance, work experience, entrance exam score of the candidates.

Aspirants completing all the steps can get into PGDM programme of SPJIMR. The institute follows a simple process of offering admission. However, aspirants must score decent to get admission.

As per the details available on the official website and the latest admission brochure, MBA admissions at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) are completely based on the merit of students in their UG degree along with their performance in the national/ state/ university-level entrance exam. Similar is the case for MCA and PhD admission, students who meet the eligibility criteria of having completed their UG and PG degrees, respectively, with a valid score in national/ state/ university-level entrance exams can secure admission. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office to confirm the same.

Eligible applicants for the institute's flagship PGDM programme must submit an online application on the institutes official website with a valid score on the recognised entrance tests. Candidates are shortlisted from the list of applications for selection stages like PIQ and PI, and their academic background is also taken into account. Welingkar Mumbai makes admission offers to applicants who make the merit list after calculating a Total Composite Score Merit for each applicant based on all selection criteria. Aside from PGDM, admission to executive programmes is based on an interview, and for part-time programmes, the institute may also need a written exam, group discussions, and an individual interview.

The PGDM course of VBS has been ranked by various prominent ranking bodies over the years. In 2025, the school is ranked in the Mid-Day B-School survey, TOI B-School Survey, and IIRF B-School Ranking.

The ranking trend over the past three years based on the rankings provided by Times and Business Today is presented below:

Publisher	2022	2023	2024
Times	82	72	78
Business Today	172	159	144

Conclusion:

• Times Ranking - The institute has maintained a decent ranking with a slight fluctuation over the last three years.
• Business Today Ranking - The ranking shows an improving trend over the past three years.

Aditya School of Business Management offers AICTE approved two-year PGDM programme. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply for any of the offered PGDM specialisations:

• PGDM + 
• PGDM Business Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Candidates need to pass a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate to apply for N. L. Dalmia PGDM programme. Final-year students may also apply but they must graduate before securing admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

VIT Mumbai MMS admission is provided to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The VIT Mumbai MMS eligibility criteria is as follows:

• The candidate should be an Indian National;
• The candidate must have passed a Bachelor's degree of at least three years, from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% (45% in the case of candidates belonging to backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State only)

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from National Insurance Academy- NIA is INR 1,300,000. While, the Median package offered by SIES College of Management Studies after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 750,000. Basis these stats, National Insurance Academy- NIA is better option compared to SIES College of Management Studies on the Median salary parameter.

Amity University Mumbai attracted various eminent recruiters annually for placement sessions. These recruiters offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. 

The following is a list of a few top companies that were a part of the recent placement drive:

Amity Mumbai Top Recruiters
Infosys	Deloitte	Nestle
Amazon	IBM	Airtel
Havells	Infosys	Deloitte
Axis Bank	Wipro	HCL

No, Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research does not require candidates to have work experience before applying for integrated MBA course. Candidates are eligible for MBA as long as they pass Class 12 board exams with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Yes, PGPM students at IBS Mumbai are offered scholarships. The institute provides numerous scholarships worth INR 10 crore. Check out the below list to know all the scholarships available for PGPM students:

• Merit scholarships for the Class of 2026
• Wards of Defence Personnel (In-service/retired) from Army, Air Force, Navy, and Paramilitary Forces
• For Toppers in IBSAT
• For Physically Challenged Candidates
• For Wards of IBS Alumni

To apply for PGDM course at MET Institute of PGDM, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, which is to pass graduation with 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved categories) from a recgonised Association of Indian Universities. Aspirants have to qualify for either CMAT/ XAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ MAT/ MH-CET entrance exam with a valid score. The final selection is done based on the performance of candidates in the Personal Interview (PI) round. 

Chetana's Institute of Management and Research has 300 seats in PGDM course. The institute offers seats in PGDM based on entrance exam scores and performance of aspirants in CDPI round. Check below PGDM specialisation-wise intake:

PGDM Specialisation	Intake
PGDM General	240
Marketing	60

ATLAS SkillTech University offer scholarship to meritorious students. As a part of the ATLAS Scholarship Program, scholarships will be awarded for four different categories. Check below the scholarship categories:

Category	Details
Merit-Based	Students demonstrating excellence in academics and high intellectual aptitude are eligible for scholarship
Financial Aid	Students who need financial support to achieve their aspirations at ATLAS can apply for this scholarship
Educators	Children of educators (teacher, professor or administrator.) are eligible for this scholarship
Defense	Children of personnel currently serving in the armed forces are eligible for this scholarship.

Yes, the IES MCRC admission portal is open for the academic year 2025-2026 for all courses. The institute has released the application forms. Students who are keen on taking admission must submit the application form. The institute has not yet announced the last date to apply. Candidates who wish to know more are advised to get in touch with the admissions committee.

The Vidyalankar School of Business has a specific training and placement division. With each of the placement partners and corporates, the VSB placement team keeps up positive relationships and networking. In addition, the VSB placement cell continuously informs students on current market trends to help them get ready for job interviews. The Vidyalankar School of Business (VSB) has an excellent placement rate. The college's website states that the average pay package for the PGDM programme in 2022 was INR 4 LPA, while the highest compensation package was INR 10 LPA. Top recruiters for the programme in 2022 were Morgan Stanley, Accenture, Amul, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, and Aditya Birla Group. 

After completing an MBA/PGDM from Valia School of Management, candidates have numerous career opportunities in Business Administration. Students can become a Business Analyst, HR Manager, Product Manager, Sales Manager, etc. Some of the careers options available after PGDM from VSM Mumbai are mentioned below:

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Business Analyst	INR 3 LPA - INR 17 LPA
Investment Banker	INR 2 LPA - INR 50 LPA
Chief Financial Officer	INR 12 LPA - INR 90 LPA
Project Manager	INR 5.6 LPA - INR 38 LPA
Management Consulting	INR 7 LPA - INR 42.8 LPA
Asset Manager	INR 3 LPA - INR 14 LPA
HR Manager	INR 2.9 LPA - INR 19 LPA
Project Manager	INR 4.2 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Sales Manager	INR 2.2 LPA - INR 16 LPA
Marketing Manager	INR 2.4 LPA - INR 25 LPA
Operations Manager	INR 3 LPA - INR 21 LPA

You can choose MBA in Finance, FinTech, Marketing, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing & Advertising, Investment Banking, and Design Management & Strategic Thinking. These options help in selecting MBA basis career interests and industry goals.