VGSOM: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements

Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Dec 21, 2023

VGSOM MBA admission 2024 will be based on the CAT scores. The CAT 2023 exam was conducted on November 26, 2023 and the CAT 2023 result has been announced on December 21, 2023.

Vinod Gupta School of Management is run under IIT Kharagpur and offers postgraduate and doctoral courses in management. These include MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) and Management Development Programmes (MDP). Admissions are based on CAT, CSIR/UGC-NET.

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur NIRF Ranking 2023 was #14 in the management category. It is one of the leading B-schools in terms of education, facilities, infrastructure and placements. In 2023, the highest package offered was INR 43.37 LPA, and the average package was INR 22.13 LPA.

VGSOM Highlights 2024

Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT Kharagpur is a management school that aims to offer top-notch management education independently and in collaboration with other institutes in the country.

The key highlights of VGSOM IIT KGP are tabulated below:

VGSOM Admission 2024

VGSOM admission for the 2024-2026 batch will begin soon. The admission process is conducted online through the official website. The application process includes the following steps:

• Go to the official website.
• Click on Programmes, click on the desired program and go to Admission.
• Fill in the application form and submit the fees.

The candidates must appear in the CAT/CSIR/UGC-NET exams, based on the course requirement, to be eligible for admission.

Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT Kharagpur offers admission to postgraduate courses in management. These include an MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, PGDBA and Ph.D.

VGSOM Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must meet the Vinod Gupta School of Management's eligibility criteria to be considered for final admission. The eligibility criteria for different courses offered at the institute are mentioned below:

MBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed Graduation from a recognised university in a relevant discipline.
• A valid CAT score.

Executive MBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed Graduation from a recognised university in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience.
• A valid CAT score.

PhD Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed post-graduation from a recognised university in a relevant discipline.
• A valid CSIR/UGC-NET score.

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VGSOM Admission Dates 2024

VGSOM MBA admissions will begin soon. The important dates related to the admission procedure and examinations are mentioned below:

VGSOM Ranking

Vinod Gupta School of Management has been ranked among some of the top B-schools in the country as it draws from the legacy of IIT Kharagpur. In 2023, VGSOM ranked #14 in the NIRF Ranking Management category.

Some other VGSOM rankings are mentioned below:

VGSOM Courses

VGSOM offers five courses in the field of management. The courses are offered in regular full-time format in association with various top institutes such as the Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and IIT Kharagpur.

More details about the courses are mentioned below:

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VGSOM Fee Details

The VGSOM MBA fee is INR 11.75 Lakhs. This includes the academic and non-academic fees. The VGSOM fee structure is updated each year, and the fee-related information of other courses offered at the institute is given below:

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Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT Kharagpur Cutoff

VGSOM cutoff 2023 will be released soon after the CAT 2023 results are announced. The cutoff is competitive and based on previous year cutoffs and the difficulty level of the exams.

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VGSOM Placements

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur placements are one of the key features of the institute. The placement cell is committed to preparing the students for the placement season by providing placement assistance, personality development lessons and inviting some of the top recruiters in the industry.

The VGSOM placement highlights for 2023 are mentioned below:

• The highest package offered was INR 43.37 LPA.
• The average package offered was INR 22.13 LPA.
• The median package offered was INR 21.04 LPA.
• The lowest package offered was INR 13.60 LPA.

VGSOM Top Recruiters

VGSOM has tie-ups with various industries for recruitment drives. Some of the top recruiters visiting the VGSOM IIT KGP campus are mentioned below:

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Why Choose VGSOM IIT Kharagpur?

Vinod Gupta School of Management, run under IIT Kharagpur, is one of India's top-performing business schools. It has a teaching legacy of over 30 years and derived education excellence from IIT Kharagpur. It is well equipped with material and intellectual resources that give it leverage amongst B-schools in the country.

Listed below are some of the reasons why students can choose VGSOM for their management education:

1. Diverse Curriculum

VGSOM offers a range of specialisations under the postgraduate and doctoral courses. The management course covers marketing management, financial accounting and reporting, statistics, change management, algorithm design and machine learning, conflict resolution and management and international commercial arbitration.

2. International Exposure

Each year, VGSOM sends 25 students to the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) for a semester abroad and to study international markets. The students learn through a live simulation exercise on Portfolio Management and develop their business acumen.

3. Clubs and Activities

VGSOM has various clubs for student welfare, entertainment and learning. The VGSoM Students' Council (VSC) is aimed at the overall development of students; the Corporate and Media Interaction Cell (CMI) is responsible for the media presence, the tech club handles the website and the Entrepreneurship cell aids and conducts start-up-related activities on the campus.

4. VGSOM Development Society

VGSoM Development Society (DevSoc) is a student network-building society that organises and encourages interactions between students from other institutes to foster learning and create new opportunities. The society offers a platform for interaction, mentorship, guidance and resources to build partnerships.

VGSOM Infrastructure

VGSOM IIT KGP has a 2149-acre campus area in West Bengal. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled and offers various modern facilities. The amenities available at the VGSOM campus are listed below:

• Residential Facilities
• Computer Labs
• Counseling Centre
• Library
• Swimming Pool
• Badminton Court
• Hospital
• Guest House

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Vinod Gupta School of Management Faculty

The faculty at Vinod Gupta School of Management has a broad spectrum of experience and knowledge from academia and business, both domestically and internationally. The institute has a strength of 21 teachers who have completed PhDs from renowned universities.

The faculty actively participates in research and publication activities, increasing knowledge and credibility. Below mentioned are some of the well-known faculty of the institute:

VGSOM Alumni

VGSOM IIT KGP has over 1,000 alumni who have brought laurels to the institute. The alumni committee at the institute organises events like INSYNC, VGSoM Diaries and Kaleidoscope, a video series to create a mutually beneficial network of alumni.

Some of the VGSOM alumni are mentioned below:

VGSOM Collaboration

VGSOM has collaborated with Singapore University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) for an immersion programme. This is offered to the MBA students along with an opportunity to visit the Singapore Stock Exchange to enhance the learning process.