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The Post Graduate Diploma in General Management (PGDM General) at Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad is a two-year full-time AICTE-approved residential programme with an intake of 60 seats. It runs alongside the main PGDM programme (210 seats), together forming a total intake of 270 seats at VJIM. The PGDM (General) is certified as equivalent to an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is NBA-accredited. The programme offers specialisations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations and Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Agri-Business Management. Total fees for Batch 34 (2026-28) are Rs. 9,00,000, and admission is based on national-level test scores (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT). The programme is popular among students seeking a rigorous, industry-aligned management education in Hyderabad with strong placement support.

Admissions for PGDM (General) Batch 34 (2026-28) are currently OPEN. Applications can be submitted online at apply.vjim.edu.in with an application fee of Rs. 1,200. The last date to apply is April 21, 2026. Candidates are shortlisted for a Personal Interview (PI) on a rolling basis, after which offer letters are issued. Classes for Batch 34 are expected to commence in July 2026.

Key Points

Distinct AICTE-approved PGDM (General) programme with 60 dedicated seats, separate from the main PGDM (210 seats)
AIU-certified as equivalent to an MBA degree; NBA-accredited programme
Member of AACSB, one of the most prestigious global business school accreditation bodies
Six specialisations available: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations and Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Agri-Business Management
Same curriculum, faculty, and infrastructure as the flagship PGDM programme
Unique Career Vision Schooling (CVS) programme to help students align career goals
Global Immersion Programme with partner universities in Thailand and other countries
Industry certifications from RSM US (US Taxation), OM Logistics, IDBI/ICBF (Banking), and PwC Launchpad
Summer Internship Programme (SIP) of 8-12 weeks after Year 1 with reputed organisations
Ranked 7th in Hyderabad by Business Today 2025; A+++ by GHRDC B School Survey 2025

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VJIM PGDM (General) Fees

The total programme fee for VJIM PGDM (General) Batch 34 (2026-28) is Rs. 9,00,000, payable in six instalments across two years. The first year fee is Rs. 4,80,000 (including a one-time enrolment fee of Rs. 60,000), and the second year fee is Rs. 4,20,000. A refundable caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 is payable in Year 1, and Rs. 5,000 towards yearbook and alumni registration is payable in Year 2. Hostel facility is optional and costs Rs. 2,80,000 for the full two-year duration.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Enrolment Fee (Year 1)	60,000
Tuition Fee - Year 1 (3 instalments x Rs. 1,40,000)	4,20,000
Total Year 1 Fee	4,80,000
Tuition Fee - Year 2 (3 instalments x Rs. 1,40,000)	4,20,000
Total Year 2 Fee	4,20,000
Total Programme Fee	9,00,000
Hostel Fee - Year 1	1,40,000
Hostel Fee - Year 2	1,40,000
Total Hostel Fee (Optional)	2,80,000

Rs. 10,000 refundable caution deposit is payable along with the 1st instalment in Year 1
Rs. 5,000 (Rs. 2,000 towards yearbook + Rs. 3,000 towards alumni registration) is payable along with the 4th instalment in Year 2
Hostel caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 (refundable) is payable additionally for hostel residents
Application fee: Rs. 1,200 (non-refundable)
Fee is payable in 6 instalments
Hostel is optional and not included in the Total Programme Fee above

VJIM PGDM (General) Admission 2026

VJIM PGDM (General) Batch 34 (2026-28) admissions are currently open. Candidates must have a valid score in at least one national-level management entrance test (CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT) with a minimum of 50 percentile, along with a minimum of 50% marks in graduation. Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview (PI), and final selection is based on a composite score. The application process is entirely online through apply.vjim.edu.in.

VJIM PGDM (General) Admission Dates

Event	Date
Admissions Open (Batch 34)	November 2025 (ongoing)
Last Date to Apply	April 21, 2026
Personal Interview (PI)	Rolling basis after application
Offer Letter Issuance	Rolling basis
Last Date for Fee Payment (1st Instalment)	As per Offer Letter
Final Mark Sheets Submission (2026 graduates)	July 31, 2026
Commencement of Classes (Batch 34)	July 2026 (tentative)

Accepted Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Exam Date	Result Date
CAT 2025	November 30, 2025	December 24, 2025
XAT 2026	January 4, 2026	January 16, 2026
CMAT 2026	January 25, 2026	February 13, 2026
MAT 2026 (Feb Session - PBT)	March 1, 2026	March 14, 2026
MAT 2026 (Feb Session - CBT)	March 8, 2026	March 18, 2026
ATMA 2026 (May Session)	May 3, 2026	To be announced
GMAT	Year-round (computer-based)	Immediate (unofficial)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (as per AICTE norms)
Valid score in at least one national-level test: CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT with a minimum of 50 percentile
Students graduating in 2026 are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of a study certificate from the principal and final mark sheets by July 31, 2026

Admission Process:

Step 1: Apply online at apply.vjim.edu.in by paying the application fee of Rs. 1,200
Step 2: Register and fill the application form; upload all required documents
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates are contacted for a Personal Interview (PI) and Communication Round
Step 4: Final selection based on composite score (10th: 5%, 12th: 5%, Graduation: 15%, PI and Communication: 30%, National Level Test: 35%, Others: 10%)
Step 5: Offer letter issued to selected candidates via email
Step 6: Confirm admission by paying the first instalment as per the offer letter

VJIM PGDM (General) Scholarships 2026

VJIM offers a comprehensive scholarship programme for PGDM (General) Batch 34 (2026-28) under seven criteria, covering merit, entrance exam performance, talent, location, disability, financial need, and institutional affiliation. Scholarships can go up to Rs. 4,00,000 based on entrance exam scores, and up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the top 2 students with a composite score of 90% and above. The same scholarship policy applies to both PGDM and PGDM (General) students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Criteria	Scholarship Amount
Composite Score above 75%	Rs. 50,000
Composite Score above 80%	Rs. 75,000
Composite Score above 85%	Rs. 1,00,000
Composite Score above 90%	Rs. 1,50,000
Excellence Scholarship (top 2 students, 90%+ composite score)	100% tuition fee waiver
CAT/XAT/GMAT 80+ percentile	Rs. 4,00,000
CAT/XAT/GMAT 70-79.99 percentile	Rs. 3,00,000
CAT/XAT/GMAT 60-69.99 percentile	Rs. 2,00,000
MAT/CMAT 80+ percentile	Rs. 3,00,000
MAT/CMAT 70-79.99 percentile	Rs. 2,00,000
MAT/CMAT 60-69.99 percentile	Rs. 1,00,000
ATMA 80+ percentile	Rs. 2,00,000
ATMA 70-79.99 percentile	Rs. 1,00,000
ATMA 60-69.99 percentile	Rs. 75,000
Talent Scholarship - National Winner	Rs. 2,25,000 (25% fee waiver)
Talent Scholarship - National Participant	Rs. 1,35,000 (15% fee waiver)
Talent Scholarship - State Winner	Rs. 1,80,000 (20% fee waiver)
Talent Scholarship - State Participant	Rs. 90,000 (10% fee waiver)
Outstation Students (non-AP/TS, 75%+ NLT)	Up to Rs. 2,25,000 (25% fee waiver)
Differently Abled Students (60+ percentile NLT)	Rs. 2,25,000 (25% fee waiver)
Financial Aid (BPL students)	Up to Rs. 4,50,000 (50% fee waiver)
Defence Personnel Children	Rs. 1,80,000 (20% fee waiver)
Sister Institutes of VJIM / Alumni Children/Siblings	Rs. 2,00,000

Only one scholarship criterion is applicable per student
Excellence Scholarship (100% tuition fee waiver) is limited to a maximum of 2 top students per batch across both PGDM and PGDM (General)
Conditions apply for all scholarships; contact the admissions office at 7993690189 for details
Financial Aid Scholarship requires proof of BPL status

VJIM PGDM (General) Placement 2026

VJIM's placement cell facilitates campus placements for both PGDM and PGDM (General) students together. The 2024-25 batch (31st Batch) saw 146 students placed out of 193 eligible, with 45 companies recruiting on campus. The average package has shown a consistent trend, with the 2023-24 batch recording an average of Rs. 7.22 LPA and a highest domestic package of Rs. 34.5 LPA. Key recruiters include companies from FMCG, banking, IT, consulting, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	2022-23 (Batch 29)	2023-24 (Batch 30)	2024-25 (Batch 31)
Students Eligible	122	135	193
Students Placed	102	109	146
Placement %	84%	81%	76%
Companies Visited	74	64	64
Recruiting Companies	39	41	45
Highest Package	8.7 LPA	34.5 LPA	12.16 LPA
Average Package	6.3 LPA	7.22 LPA	6.32 LPA
Median Package	6 LPA	7.15 LPA	6.5 LPA
Minimum Package	3.5 LPA	5 LPA	4 LPA

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad PGDM General Management Ranking

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VJIM PGDM (General) FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between PGDM and PGDM (General) at VJIM?

Ans. Both are two-year full-time AICTE-approved programmes at VJIM with the same curriculum, faculty, and fee structure. The main PGDM has 210 seats while PGDM (General) has 60 seats. Both are AIU-certified as equivalent to an MBA degree and offer the same six specialisations. The distinction is primarily in the AICTE approval category, but both programmes are treated equally for placements and academic purposes.

Ques. Is the PGDM (General) at VJIM recognised for government jobs or higher studies?

Ans. Yes. The PGDM (General) at VJIM is certified as equivalent to an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), making it recognised for higher studies (including PhD) in India and abroad. It is also AICTE-approved and NBA-accredited.

Ques. Can I apply to VJIM PGDM (General) without a CAT score?

Ans. Yes. VJIM accepts scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT for both PGDM and PGDM (General) admissions. A minimum of 50 percentile in any one of these exams is required. There is no separate application process for PGDM (General).

Ques. What specialisations can I choose in PGDM (General) at VJIM?

Ans. PGDM (General) students can choose from the same six specialisations as the main PGDM: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Operations and Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Agri-Business Management. Students select one major and one minor specialisation.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for PGDM (General) students at VJIM?

Ans. Yes, VJIM offers fully residential hostels for both boys and girls on campus. The hostel fee is Rs. 1,40,000 per year (Rs. 2,80,000 for the full two-year programme), plus a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 10,000. The hostel includes meals, Wi-Fi, sports facilities, and 24/7 medical support.

Ques. Are placements the same for PGDM and PGDM (General) students at VJIM?

Ans. Yes. Both PGDM and PGDM (General) students participate in the same placement process at VJIM. The placement cell does not differentiate between the two programmes, and all eligible students are presented to the same set of recruiters during campus placements.