Question 1

What is the rank of VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

VGSoM bas been ranked 19 among the top management institutes by NIRF Ranking 2024.

Question 2

What is the average package of VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

The average package at VGSoM stood at INR 20.83 LPA, during the 2026 placement drive.

Question 3

What is the application fee for VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

The VGSoM registration fee for the online application is INR 1600 for General/OBC/EWS category and INR 800 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Question 4

How is the placement of VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

VGSoM IIT Kharagpur highest package stood at INR 37.07 LPA whereas the average package stood at INR 20.83 LPA.

Question 5

How much percentile is required for VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The VGSoM CAT cutoff is 90 percentile for the general category students.

Question 6

What is the eligibility criteria for VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The candidates are expected to have a 4 Year Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks.

Question 7

What is the highest package at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The highest package at VGSoM stood at INR 37.07 LPA during the placement drive.

Question 8

What is the entrance exam for VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

VGSoM accepts CAT exam scores for domestic candidates and GMAT scores for international candidates.

Question 9

Does VGSoM have a sectional cutoff?

Accepted Answer

No, VGSoM does not consider sectional cutoffs. The overall CAT cutoff for is around 90 percentile.

Question 10

Can I get a free seat at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, only a ST/ SC candidate can get a free seat at VGSoM as the tuition fee for the ST/ SC students are waived off.

Question 11

What is the total cost at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The total MBA fees at VGSoM is INR 12.85 Lakhs for 2 years.

Question 12

Is it compulsory to stay in a hostel at VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is compulsory to stay in the campus hostel as VGSoM offers a residential MBA program.

Question 13

What are the hostel fees at VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Accepted Answer

The hostel charges at VGSoM is INR 35,600 per semester and it includes both the accommodation and mess charges.

Question 14

What is the admission process at VGSoM MBA?

Accepted Answer

The admission into the MBA program at VGSoM is based on the the CAT Score followed by Personal Interview.

Question 15

What is the proposed intake for the MBA batch 2026-28 at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The total number of seats for MBA at VGSoM is 200.

Question 16

How is the faculty: student ratio at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Does VGSoM shortlist the candidates based on profile or only based on CAT scores?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

My extra-curricular achievements are not outstanding. Do I stand a chance?

Accepted Answer

Extra-curricular and personal achievements are not considered during initial shortlisting for PI. But these may be considered by the interview panel in rating the applicant. While these achievements are always appreciated, absence of these would not deter the chances of admissions as such.

Question 19

How does the final selection take place?

Accepted Answer

The final selection is based on the aggregate score that includes 40% weightage of PI, 20% of Application Rating (AR) and 40% of CAT score at the final stage of selection.

Question 20

Are there any separate marks for Gender Diversity for admission at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Four marks will be given to all female candidates for GDF during short-listing for the PI. In the second stage, Ten marks will be given to all female candidates for GDF.

Question 21

Q7. What is the mode of the interview at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The interview will be conducted online, and the shortlisted candidates for the PI process along with the dates will be informed on or before the 15th of February.

Question 22

Who can apply for the executive MBA program at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who has a First Class Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology or First Class Masters degree in Science, Economics or Commerce and a 3 Years of Work Experience are eligible to apply for the MBA program at VGSoM.

Question 23

Do EMBA students all need to pay the acceptance fee at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EMBA students need to pay an acceptance fee of INR 10,000, before the deadline mentioned in the admission offer letter.

Question 24

What are the minimum attendance requirements for EMBA students at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

VGSoM EMBA students are expected to have a 100% attendance, with 12 days of Casual leave per year with prior permission, 10 days of medical leave.

Question 25

What are the EMBA fees at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The EMBA fees at VGSoM is INR 6 lakhs, that includes the course fees and the test books.

Question 26

What is the duration of EMBA at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the EMBA program at VGSoM is 3 years.

Question 27

How are candidates selected for the EMBA program at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The candidates are selected for VGSoM, based on a Written Examination conducted by the institute and a Personal Interview.

Question 28

Who can apply for the PGDBA program at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The candidates who have a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree with 60% marks are eligible to apply for the PGDBA program at VGSoM.

Question 29

What are the fees for the PGDBA program at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The total fees for the PGDBA program is INR 25 lakhs for 2 years.

Question 30

What are the charges covered in VGSoM PGDBA fees?

Accepted Answer

The VGSoM PGDBA fees will cover the tuition, on-campus lodging, some books and study materials, examination materials, and laboratory charges, among others. Programme fee will not cover caution money, food related expenses, lodging and any travel expenses that the students may incur in the 4th Semester when they visit any industrial location.

Question 31

How are candidates selected for the PGDBA program at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The candidates are selected for the PGDBA program based on the PGDBA Admission Test and a Personal Interview.

Question 32

How is the PGDBA placement at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

During the PGDBA placement at VGSoM, all the students who participated in placement drive were placed and the highest package stood at INR 52 LPA and the average package at INR 31.37 LPA.

Question 33

What is the PGDBA application fees at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The PGDBA application fees at VGSoM is INR 2,500 and INR 1,250 for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories.

Question 34

What is the lowest package at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The lowest package at VGSoM stood at INR 13.60 LPA during the placement drive.

Question 35

Which domain has the best placements at VGSoM?

Accepted Answer

The domain with best placements at VGSoM is Strategy & Consulting, during the placement drive.

Category	Details
Institute Name	VGSOM - Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT,Kharagpur
location	Kharagpur, West Bengal
institution type	private
major programs	flagship MBA, an Executive MBA, and a micro specialization in Business Analytics
learning mode	on-campus (offline) mode
admission criteria	CAT score
application process	online
Placement and Internship Support	yes
official website	https://som.iitkgp.ac.in/

VGSOM - Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT,Kharagpur

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