Why Vivekanand Business School

Global Collaboration


We pride ourselves on fostering an unparalleled learning journey...
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Global Collaborations

Curriculum


Our flagship PGDM Program guarantees exceptional career opportunities ...
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Curricullum

Outstanding Faculty


Renowned for their extensive industry expertise, academic excellence ...
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Faculty

Strong Alumni Network


The VBS alumni network has grown over the years tremendously. Most of ...
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Alumni

International Immersion Program


Vivekanand Business School offers a distinctive program designed to ...
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Immersion Program

Accreditation


Quality Education is our legacy! As proud members of AACSB International ...
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Accreditation

Research


Research stands as a cornerstone of academic excellence at VBS. Our ...
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Research

World Class Infrastructure


We prioritize student growth, industry immersion, and collaboration in a ...
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Infrastructure

Specializations

Pedagogy

At VBS, we are committed to the 'learning by doing' philosophy, aiming to empower students to excel as exceptional leaders. Our PGDM Program is a game-changer, designed to provide you with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities that will ignite your potential and drive you towards success. This comprehensive educational experience encompasses lectures, role plays, case studies, fieldwork, conferences, workshops, and more. Students engage in live projects, presentations, extracurricular activities, International Study Tours, summer internships, and industry-specific skill training for extensive global exposure and practical experience. We firmly believe in nurturing leaders who are not only successful but also have a deep sense of purpose. Our program focuses on equipping you with the essential skills for effective decision-making while fostering a strong commitment to integrity, honesty, and fairness – the core values that define true leadership excellence.

Admission Process

  • A person who has graduated from any recognized Indian university with a minimum 50% marks.
  • Final year graduating students can apply, but their admission will be withheld until they clear the qualifying exam with 50% marks.
  • Entrance Exam test scores of CAT /XAT /MAT/ MH-CET/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA will be accepted.
  • Aspirants registered in any of the above Entrance exams can also apply for the course & admission will be on Provisional Basis.

Documents required with Application form for Admission


The attested photo copies of the following documents should be enclosed along with the application form at the time of submission of application.

  • 1 Passport size recent color Photograph
  • Photocopies of Academic records including Marksheets and Passing Certificates of SSC, HSC, and Graduation (All Annual / Semester wise Marksheets & Passing certificates)
  • Photocopy of Entrance Exam Score Card (National / State level)
  • Identity proof - Driving License/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card/ Voter Id
  • Nationality proof – Birth Certificate/ School Leaving Certificate/ Passport/ Domicile Certificate
  • Any Address Proof
  • Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Work Experience Letter (If Applicable)

Note: The original copies and one set of attested photo copies of the above mentioned documents are required at the time of admission. If a candidate fails to submit the above Certificates within the prescribed period of time, the admission shall be treated as cancelled and no refund will be given.

VBS's Unique Profile-based selection process assigns significant value to academic performances, written test (CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT/CET) along with Personal Interview and Importance is given to every aspect of your application.


The cut-off for Entrance exam are given below

Name of Entrance Exams

Cut - off (in percentile)

CAT

75

XAT

70

CMAT

75

MAT

85

ATMA

85

MHCET

85

Weightage of parameters for final selection

1) Qualifying Entrance (CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT/CET)

40%

2) Academics (SSC, HSC, Graduation)

25%

3) Personal Interview

30%

4) Extracurricular activities
(Awards in sports, Work experience, Competitions at Degree college and above) etc.

5%

PGDM Academic Fee Structure (2024-2026)

1st Year

 

1st Installment

2nd Installment

 

Tutorial 

2,12,500/-

2,12,500/-

 

Examination

3,000/-

3,000/-

 

Library

7,000/-

7,000/-

 

Caution Money Deposit

2,500/-

2,500/-

 

1st Year Total Fee

2,25,000/-

2,25,000/-

4,50,000

Payable in the Month of 

July*

November

 

2nd Year

 

3rd Installment

4th Installment

 

Tutorial 

1,95,500

1,95,500

 

Examination

3,000

3,000

 

Alumni

3,500

3,500

 

Library

9,000

9,000

 

Innovation Lab

4,500

4,500

 

2nd Year Total Fee

2,15,000

2,15,000

4,30,000

 

June

Oct

 

Total Fees

8,80,000

Note: The 1st Installment fees is to be paid as per the GD-PI result announcement.

Particulars

Amount

Hostel Accommodation Charges (Annual)

Non-AC Room

1,20,000/-

AC Room

1,60,000/-

Hostel Mess (for 10 Months)

90,000/-

Security Deposit (Refundable)

5,000/-

(Accommodation + Mess + Security Deposit) Total :

Non-AC Room

2,15,000/-

AC Room

2,55,000/-

Note:If the student wishes to avail the hostel facility then they shall notify the Admission Team with prior information.

Our main goal is to keep students focused on their objectives, i.e. their careers. To assist them, we have teamed with reputable financial institutions to provide students with loans at reasonable rates.

The deadline to apply for the PGDM program is June 20, 2024, and the last date to fill the application against cancellation is June 30, 2024.

    Criteria
  • Passed any bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. Any recognized university as per the country of origin.
  • The candidates should be furnishing the latest GMAT, CMAT, CAT, MAT etc., entrance examinations score card.

Registration

  • The application fee for the admission is $ 48 or equivalent INR 4,000/-

Documents required with Application form for Admission

  1. One Passport size recent color Photograph
  2. Photocopies of Academic records including Marksheets and Passing Certificates of Secondary (10th), Higher Secondary (12th), and Graduation (All Annual / Semester wise Marksheets & Passing certificates)
  3. Photocopy of Entrance Exam Score Card (National level) (As mentioned in the Eligibility Criteria)
  4. Identity Proof - Driving License / Passport
  5. Nationality Proof - Birth Certificate / Passport
  6. Identity proof - Driving License/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card/ Voter Id
  7. Work Experience Letter (If Applicable)

Note: The original copies and one set of attested photocopies of the above-mentioned documents are required at the time of admission. If a candidate fails to submit the above Certificates within the prescribed period, admission shall be treated as cancelled and no refund will be given.

VBS's Unique Profile-based selection process assigns significant value to academic performances, Entrance Exam scores along with Personal Interview, and Importance is given to every aspect of your application.

Weightage of parameters for final selection
1) Qualifying Entrance Exam 40%
2) Academics (10th, 12th, Graduation) 25%
3) Personal Interview 20%
4) Work Experience 10%
5) Extracurricular activities (Awards in sports, Work experience, Competitions at Degree college and above) etc. 5%

Fee Structure of Foreign National Seats
1st Year
Sr. No. Fee Head Fees in US Dollar ($) Fees in INR
1. Tutorial $7000 5,81,000
2. Examination $150 12,450
3. Library $225 18,675
4. Other Fees $125 10,375
1st Year Total Fees: $7500 6,22,500
2nd Year
1. Tutorial $5400 4,48,200
2. Examination $120 9,960
3. Alumni $180 14,940
4. Library $120 9,960
5. Innovation Lab $180 14,940
2nd Year Total Fees: $6000 4,98,000
Total Course Fees: $13500 11,20,500
  • Note: The changes in US Dollar rates may cause the amount of the above-mentioned fee in INR to vary. Therefore, the US Dollar rate prevailing at the time of admission will apply.
  • The hostel fees are $1800 for one year only, equivalent to INR 1,50,000/- approx. (excluding mess charges). The hostel fees may vary, and the changes will be communicated to the candidate at the time of admission.

Total No. of Seats allowed for under supernumerary quota

15% of 180 Seats i.e. 27 Seats (Foreign Nationals)

Scholarships for Meritorious Students

VBS has always contributed to the tradition of academic excellence through its well-designed academic programs. We have always strived to honor students with brilliant academic records by providing them scholarships. A student who has scored brilliantly in graduation can approach us with the mark sheet and entrance exam score card, if he/she wishes to take advantage of this scholarship program.

Late Karmayogi Shri. Hashu Advani Merit Scholarship

1st

100% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee Scholarship
(1 Student)

2nd

75% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee Scholarship
(1 Student)

3rd

50% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee Scholarship
(1 Student)

4th

25% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee Scholarship
(3 Student)

5th

20% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee Scholarship
(5 Student)

VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan)

VES Trust has always supported and helped needy and brilliant students from weaker sections of the society for further studies. VES Trust has been given financial assistance to the needy VES students in the name of “SAMARTHAN” for further education. The students may apply and get the financial assistance based on the eligibility criteria prescribed by the VES Trust. This financial assistance scheme will be subject to approval and approval related to all the rights are reserved.

Special Encouragement Scholarships

Topper Female Student Scholarship


This merit-based scholarship is awarded to female students, who have secured high marks in their PGDM course. The selected student will receive an amount of Rs 25,000.

Topper Scholarship to PH - Physically Challenged Student


This scholarship intends to provide financial assistance to differently-abled students based on their merit in the PGDM course. The selected student will receive a reward amount of Rs 25,000.

Minority Scholarships

Under this scholarship scheme, Rs 25,000 is awarded on the merit-basis and is subjected to government policies and rules, and compliance to requirements and eligibility criteria. This scholarship is for candidates belonging to minorities, including such Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Sikh, Christian, Jew and Muslim.

Student Exchange Programme

The Student Exchange Programme (SEP) enables students to understand the global business scene, and increase their competencies to survive and work in a globalized environment. As part of SEP, a number of international scholarships are now available to VBS students. Selected students get an opportunity to study at our international partner Business Schools and Universities, or become part of research, joint research projects or exchange publications. VBS has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with many international Universities. The selected student receives an invitation from the International Office of the host University to visit and study at their campus. Our PGDM students have received international scholarships too while studying a semester as part of SEP at University of Cartagena, Spain and University of Economics, Katowice, Poland.

Scholarship Winners

Rohan Raut
Batch 2017 - 2019

Akanksha Chemburkar
Batch 2018 - 2020

Vaibhav Sheth
Batch 2020 - 2022

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