Vivekanand Business School (VBS)

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 seats
• Seats 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.

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.

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:

NOTE: 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 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:

Vivekanand Business School accepts the scores of various national/state-level entrance exams for admitting students to its PGDM course. The institute has specified the VBS PGDM cut-off required for admission through various accepted entrance exams. ATMA and MHCET scores are considered for shortlisting. A list of the same has been presented below:

• CAT: 75 Percentile 
• XAT: 70 Percentile 
• CMAT: 75 Percentile 
• MAT: 85 Percentile 

VBS PGDM phase - 1 deadline is Mar 10, 2026. The application process is currently ongoing. Interested candidates must submit an application well in advance as there is a limited number of PGDM seats offered at the institute. They must also look out for the application deadlines of the accepted entrance exams. Candidates can contact the institute's admission office to learn about the tentative application deadline.

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.

Vivekanand Business School has a good track record of placements for its PGDM course. The key highlights of Vivekanand Business School placements for the PGDM Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

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: