Business Management Studies

Apeejay Stya University accepts entry-level exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT and CMAT for admission to MBA programme. 50% is the minimum score accepted for admission. Other than the national entry-level exams the University also conduct its own ASU-CAT [university’s common admission test], where a minimum score of 60% is required for admission. Further, selection of the candidate is subject to Group Discussion and Panel interview

For admission to PGDM course at JAGSoM, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. Those who pass a UG degree with 50% aggregate in any discipline from a recognised university are eligible to apply for this course. Further, eligible candidates can apply for JAGMAT entrance exam. Those who secure well in the exam will be called for other selection rounds. 

MBA is one of the popular courses of UPES Dehradun. When it comes to placements, the University offers decent placements annually. The highest package offered during UPES MBA placements 2025 stood at INR 29 LPA. The top 10% UPES MBA average package offered during UPES placements 2025 stood was 15.8 LPA. 

JAGSoM offers a PG-level PGDM (General) course for a duration of two years. At JAGSoM, students get an option to study PGDM courses in combination with a major in Marketing, Finance, HRM, Analytics & Digital Business. This flexibility is given to students who want to pursue a career in General Management. Apart from this, the institute offers PGDM courses across three other specialisations. These are Marketing, Finance and Analytics & Digital Business.

Panjab University cutoff for MBA course is based on CAT scores. Candidates who wish to apply for Panjab University admissions to MBA course, must have a valid scores in CAT exam. Candidates must also meet the overall as well as the sectional CAT cutoff. Going as per the past year trends, the overall Panjab University MBA cutoff has been consistent at 85 percentile, whereas for sectional cutoff it is 50 percentile each for General category students. Chandigarh University offers MBA and MBA Human Resource through UBS Chandigarh. For MBA HR, candidates must have 85 percentile each for overall as well as sectional cutoffs. 

Find below the step-wise application process for JAGSoM MBA/PGDM admission 2025:

1. Visit the website of JAGSOM and click on 'Programs' and then on the MBA/PGDM course.
2. A new window regarding the desired course will open up. Press 'Apply For This Program.
3. Register yourself online.
4. Make an online payment of the application fee, which is inclusive of taxes and payment handling charges.
5. Once the final payment is made, upload the necessary documents and submit the application form.

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) MBA course is accredited by AACSB. As per the rankings given by QS Masters Global for the year 2023, JAGSoM has been ranked for the following specialisations:

1. Marketing: 101+
2. Analytics: 101+
3. Finance: 151+

Further, BT-MDRA has also ranked the institute as number 14 among the private Business Schools and 28 among all Business Schools. 

The PMIST MBA the highest package is not out officially. However, the median package offered during 2022 and the past three years' placements are disclosed in the NIRF report 2023. During 2022 MBA placements, the median package offered was INR 2.52 LPA, which was the highest amount recorded in the past three years (2020 to 2022). From 2020 to 2022, a fluctuating trend was observed in the MBA median package. For better understanding refer to the below table depicting the Periyar Maniammai University placement package for MBA: