VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur): Course, Fees, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement, Selection

VGSoM established in 1993, is the first school of management of its kind set up within the IIT system. VGSoM is a public business school ranked 5th best management school in India as per NIRF 2020. The school is affiliated with AICTE and is a government incorporated institution.

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The school offers a fully residential flagship MBA program. VGSoM also offers an Executive MBA course for working executives over weekends in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. In addition, VGSoM also offers other programs like PGDBA in Business Analytics, jointly offered by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI, Management Development Programmes (MDPs), and Research and Consultancy programs. VGSoM also offers a Doctoral program in management (Ph.D.) of minimum 3 years duration.

For MBA/ EMBA / PGDBA admissions, The College accepts the scores of CAT entrance exams followed by personal interview. International candidates seeking admission in the MBA program must possess a valid score in the GMAT exam. For Ph.D. The eligible candidates with Post-graduation in required discipline with a good academic record are shortlisted through a written/ Computer test followed by a personal interview. Check VGSoM Admission

The school has scaled a new height in terms of its placement statistics. During the final placement season of VGSOM 2020, The average CTC recorded by the students of VGSOM was Rs 18.44 LPA

Table of Content

VGSoM Ranking
VGSoM Courses, Eligibility, Fees, Admission criteria
VGSoM Cutoff
VGSoM Scholarship
VGSoM Placements
VGSoM FAQs

VGSoM Ranking

The Business School is reckoned as 5th in the management category by NIRF and 2nd among the Best among Business Today ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2020. A few more to add, VGSoM ranking by other ranking bodies is mentioned below.

Ranking Body	year	Ranking
NIRF	2020	5
The Week	2020	17
The Times	2021	8
Business Today	2020	23

VGSoM Courses, Eligibility, Fees, Admission criteria

Course Study	Eligibility/Selection Criteria	Course Fee
MBA	Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Master's degree in Science, Economics or Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) Selection criteria: CAT /GMAT Test Duration: 2 years Intake of students: 170	11.6 Lacs
Executive MBA	Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Master's degree in Science, Economics or Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) A minimum of 3 years of valid work experience required Selection Criteria : Written Exam Duration: 3 years	6 Lacs
Ph.D.	PG Degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in Engineering/Science or Commerce/Management. with a good academic record Selection Criteria : Academic Record, Written/Computer Test and Personal Interview Duration : Min 3- 6 years Intake of students : 60	-----
PGDBA	A candidate must hold a graduate/post graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the Qualifying Degree (i.e. B. Tech./ B.E./ M.Sc./ M. Com or equivalent). Candidates, who are in the final year, are also eligible to apply provided they appear in the final examination Selection Criteria : Written Test with personal Interview Duraton : 2 years	24 Lacs

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VGSoM Cutoff

VGSoM runs a flagship program of MBA within the IIT system.The school accepts the score of CAT and GMAT exams for admission to its fresh batches. The applicants must have the minimum CAT 2020 percentile as following for being considered:

Category	Total Percentile
General/ UR	90
NC-OBC	80
SC	75
ST	75
PWD	75

Overall CAT 2020 scaled score out of 20, application rating (AR) out of 20 and Gender Diversity Factor (GDF) will be added to get the score for short-listing of the applicants to be called for PI.

Two marks will be given to all female applicants for GDF.However, The marks added as GDF will not be considered as a final composite score.The criteria and weightage of final selection to MBA program at IIT,Kharagpur are mentioned below.

Selection Criteria	Weightage
CAT Score	20 %
Application Rating	20 %
WAT--PI	60 % ( 40 % + 60 %)
Total	100 %

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VGSoM Scholarship

There is good financial support for financially weak students at Vinod Gupta School of Management.The bank loans are also easily given for the students.Nearly 30% of the batch receives a scholarship facility.The scholarship is available in the below mentioned verticals.

Inspire scholarship
Alumni scholarship & Awards
SGR international travel grant
Inspire scholarship
My Imprint special assistance

VGSoM Placements

The school scaled new heights in terms of placement statistics. One in every three students received a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) in the final placement season of VGSOM 2020.As compared to last year, there was a rise of 43.9% in the number of PPOs achieved by the studentsThe 2021 batch of VGSOM witnessed active participation of eminent recruiters like Amazon, Google, Halma, HSBC, Wipro, Siemens, etc. Below mentioned are the statistical analysis of the VGSoM placement of for the session 2019-2021 of MBA program

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VGSoM (IIT KGP) FAQs

Ques. What degree is offered at VGSoM? Do I have to choose a specialization in the second year or is it a general MBA?

Ans. It is a general MBA program. You have the option of choosing electives from Vinod Gupta School of Management as well as other departments in IIT Kharagpur based on your interest.

Ques. Are there any Scholarships for students?

Ans. There is no scholarship scheme as such at VGSOM.

Ques. What do I need to qualify? CAT or WAT-PI?

Ans. Applicants are shortlisted for admission on the basis of the CAT score and the overall application rating (AR). Application rating comprises various parameters like prior work-experience and past academic performances.

Ques. What is the proposed intake for the Admission Calendar 2020-22?

Ans. The total number of seats this year is 170.

Ques. How is the faculty: student ratio at VGSOM?

Ans. There are 23 members of "Core Faculty" for about 230 students which works out to a faculty: student ratio of about 1:10. If one includes the visiting faculty, the ratio will be better.

Ques. What is the withdrawal and refund policy at VGSoM?

Ans. The withdrawal and refund will be in accordance and compliance with the rules of IIT Kharagpur, which will be notified in due time.

Ques. Does the institute help in getting loans for fees?

Ans. No, the Institute does not as such help in getting a loan for fee payment. Students can choose to avail loan from any bank that they deem suitable. The campus has branches of SBI, PNB, and Syndicate Bank.

Ques. Is a separate EWS category included during admission at VGSoM?

Ans. VGSoM has included the EWS category as per the Government of India regulations and follows the same for its admission process.

Any changes to the same will be updated and notified on the website.

Course	Fees	Eligibility
MBA	₹5.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Pass in Graduation + CAT
PG Diploma	₹20 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 60%
Diploma	₹10,000 (Total Fees)	Post Graduation
Executive	₹6 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Pass in Graduation + CAT

Course

Fees

Eligibility

MBA

₹5.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

Pass in Graduation + CAT

PG Diploma

₹20 Lakhs (Total Fees)

Graduation with 60%

Diploma

₹10,000 (Total Fees)

Post Graduation

Executive

₹6 Lakhs (Total Fees)

Pass in Graduation + CAT

Vinod Gupta School of Management - [VGSoM] Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

₹ 521,9001st Yr Fees

2 Year Degree On Campus Post Graduation Full Time

8.6/10Based on 14 Reviews 3 Questions Answered

Dates : Application Starts 07 Feb 2021 | Application Ends 30 Apr 2021 Check all Dates

Exams Accepted : CAT|GMAT

Cutoff : 90 MBA Information Technology

7 Streams : +3 More

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Ques. What's your choice, IMT Ghaziabad (PGDM marketing) or VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur (operations management)?

● Top Answer By Janvi Bhambri on 19 Mar 21

Ans. There is always a dilemma amongst the MBA aspirants whether to join B-School or Non-B-Schools (IITs or FMS). There are various factors due to which these colleges differentiate a lot. Talking particularly about VGSoM and IMT-Ghaziabad, they both are the top category colleges and definitely comparable. The first and the most important point to consider is that pursuing MBA from VGSoM gives you the brand name of IIT Kharagpur. Although IITs are mostly known for Engineering programs, 3 IITs i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, and Kharagpur campuses. They have set a high benchmark for MBA programs as well. And obviously, the tag of IIT helps you in each and every stage whether it is placements, guest lectures, or anything. VGSoM has completed 25 years and it has a very strong alumni base throughout the world. It stands alone and comparable to other top-notch B-Schools. Campus Life - IIT Kharagpur is well equipped with everything that a student might need for the successful completion of their courses. From transport facility to daily routine needs, everything is easily accessible. On the campus, only bicycles are allowed as a transport facility. IIT Kharagpur has the largest campus equipped with gyms, halls, sports grounds, and many more. There are theatres outside the campus and a few hostels as well. Placements - The biggest advantage that you will have in IITs is the small-batch seize which really helps you in getting better placements. The companies visit the campus and recruit students with decent packages. Even for the summer internships, you’ll get opportunities very easily. Hostel Life - At IIT Kharagpur, one separate hostel is allocated to all the boys of VGSoM where they are provided with double occupancy. As almost 14000 students are there in the 2100 acre campus along with faculties, you get a chance to mingle with the brilliant minds of India. Apart from that, entering into boys/girls hostels is not allowed. But there are many places inside the campus which are open all night and you can sit with a group of friends and have tea together with a group study. Mess food is decent although you might face some problems at the beginning if you are from the north/west because there will always be a difference in taste. Now comparing IITs with others will be like comparing FMS with IIM-A. You surely cannot expect the same feel or similar competition as it is there in IMT/XIMB etc with such a huge batch size and being central government institutes. The kind of vibrant culture of B-School would be lacking a bit in IITs. But, you can surely interact with IITians and have good bonds with people, and have a great alumni base including IITians. You just imagine why would people go for FMS/SIMSREE/DSE etc instead of IIM/KJ/IMT, the reason behind these is just two factors ROI and Placements. Rest you are the best person to decide what suits you the best.Read more

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Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics

₹ 2,000,000Total Fees

1 Year Diploma On Campus Post Graduation Full Time

1 Streams :

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Management Development Programme

₹ 10,000Total Fees

1 Year Diploma On Campus Graduation Full Time

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Ph.D. (Management Studies)

3 Year Degree On Campus Doctorate/M.Phil Full Time

1 Streams :

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Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Executive)

₹ 600,000Total Fees

3 Year Degree On Campus Post Graduation Full Time

8.6/10Based on 14 Reviews 3 Questions Answered

Dates : Application Starts 07 Feb 2021 | Application Ends 30 Apr 2021 Check all Dates

Exams Accepted : CAT|GMAT

1 Streams :

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Ques. Which would be a better choice for an MBA-IMI/VGSoM?

● Top Answer By Karishma Khatri on 23 Jan 21

Ans. There are some assumptions that help to select any business school. And they're valid for all top business schools at least the top 20. Go through these assumptions and see which B-Schools are closest to them. The table given below shows a detailed overview of the institutes. Particulars IIT Kharagpur VGSoM IMI Median Salary Rs 16.29 LPA Rs 27.5 LPA Entrance Criteria CAT CAT/GMAT Fees Rs. 10,82,000 Rs. 27,00,000 Deciding Factor: Many Business schools today are student-driven businesses and it has nothing to do with anyone else. No other factors such as faculty, infrastructure, knowledge capital do not matter as much. If the infrastructure were the issue then FMS or JBIMS would have been a long way behind. Most of the reputed B-Schools are all about their students, clubs, events, committees, placement drives, etc. Alumni is one of the most important factors to consider for choosing a B-School. That is why many management institutes like FMS, JBIMS, IMT- GZBD thrives. What activity you are deciding on, in an enterprise college is categorized into clubs and committees, business college events (this one receives you plenty of prize cash too), academics (good academics and accurate CGPA offers better placements). Rankings no longer matter much for the pinnacle 10–15 schools. Placements depend a lot on alumni base and past history. For most business schools the percentage of companies coming back for placement is around 50%. It is all about reinventing the contacts and alumni are the best options for that. You may hear a certain institute is better for Finance or Marketing. Which is not entirely true. Placement depends on hard work. Go through the factors given above and choose the institute that fits these factors.Read more

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"My college experience"

I wanted to join a college that provides good ROI and VGSoM has one of the best ROIs in the country if not the best. Apart from this, people with IT background get a good placement as this college is a preferred destination for Analytics enthusiasts. Also, the batch strength at VGSoM is way below New IIMs and other private colleges which helps in the placement process. However, this can be a drawback as the diversity of roles suffer in comparison to a college with a larger batch size. The major drivers for me joining the college was the ROI and a low batch strength.

8 /10 placement

8 /10 college

8 /10 course

7 /10 interview

8 /10 campus life

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Satish Shaw

Batch 2016 MBA, Human Resource ManagementApril 7, 2020

8.3 /10

"Overwhelming Experience"

Remarks :

My academic years were good as well as I happened to make a lot of new memories. Along with this, the college also encouraged each one to engage in various activities which helped us to maintain a balance between physical and mental attributes.

8 /10 faculty

9 /10 placement

8 /10 social life

9 /10 hostel

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Rajdeep Paul

Batch 2021 MHRM, January 16, 2020

8.7 /10

"The HR course with best returns"

The course is best suited for candidates who are interested in a career in the HR domain and also a management aspirant. Some drawbacks of this course are that IITKGP is not a traditional B-School and so the exposure of this course is a little less compared to other institutions. Also, there is no cap set for the minimum CTC offered by MHRM at IITKGP.

9 /10 faculty

9 /10 social life

9 /10 course

7 /10 hostel

10 /10 campus life

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Nikhil Mehrotra

Batch 2014 MBA, GeneralSeptember 21, 2017

9.2 /10

"About college life"

The college management is awesome ,credit goes to the IIT system.A good institute and brand for gaining knowledge and building career

10 /10 social life

8 /10 hostel

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Raghav Mahajan

Batch 2017 MBA, GeneralSeptember 19, 2017

7.7 /10

"A decent place for you to groom yourself"

College Management is pretty good. Dean really takes interest in students.

6 /10 faculty

7 /10 course

9 /10 campus life

Karan Bhagat

"VGSOM- The place I didn't want to go but eventually became my home."

They could be a bit more helpful in the initial days and they could also be a bit more friendly but overall they help a lot. There are many student run committees which help in this regards.

7 /10 faculty

Priti Raj

Batch 2018 MHRM, January 3, 2017

8.8 /10

We have a very small batch size and 100% placement is there with an average of around 9. Some of the companies who come for placements are IBM, Philips, Cosmic HQ, Altimetrik, Tega Industries, Delloite. Some of the companies like Delloite, Tega Industries give PPOs as well.

10 /10 course

5 1

Surbhi Sukanth

Batch 2016 , Human Resource DevelopmentNovember 3, 2016

8.5 /10

"KGP Ka Tempo High hai"

It's a memorable experience to be a part of IIT Kharagpur. Once a KGPian, always a KGPian. Loved everything about IIT Kharagpur

Girija Prasad Nanda

Batch 2013 MBA, Corporate SecretaryshipAugust 23, 2016

9.3 /10

Almost 90% year on year. Companies like, Accenture, Deloitte, Ericsson, Infosys etc provide internship as well for the students. Average CTC last year was 14.01 lakhs per annum. Highest was 21.17 lakhs per annum. Lowest was 7.25 lakhs per annum. Consulting companies were the maximum takers.

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Sriram

Batch 2014 MBAFebruary 1, 2016

Along with vintage recruiters every year new recruiters get added. Year on year avg package is increasing. A lot of PSU are also coming in for campus offering at par packages compared to corporate.