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JAGSoM, the Jagdish Sheth School of Management in Electronic City, Bengaluru, offers a two-year, full-time, residential PGDM with 360 seats. AICTE approves the course and the school holds AACSB accreditation. It stands #77 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2025. The full fee is INR 17.50 Lakhs, and it includes hostel and meals. You apply with a CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT score of 60 percentile or more. Selection is a group exercise and a personal interview. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 10.32 LPA and 97% of the batch was placed.
JAGSoM PGDM Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 17.50 Lakhs, the same as the fees without hostel, because hostel and meals are included. With the CAT fee it comes to INR 17.53 Lakhs. There is no separate tuition fee line. You pay in four parts, and all four fall in the first year. The admission processing fee of INR 1 Lakh is not refundable. A scholarship, if you get one, is cut from the last part.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Admission processing fee
INR 1 Lakh
One time, with the offer, not refundable
First instalment
INR 5 Lakhs
Within 30 days of registration
Second instalment
INR 5.75 Lakhs
Due 5 Nov of year 1
Third instalment
INR 5.75 Lakhs
Due 15 Mar of year 1
CAT registration fee
INR 2,700
One time, paid to the IIMs
Total, hostel and meals included
INR 17.50 Lakhs
Full course
Total with the CAT fee
INR 17.53 Lakhs
Full course
JAGSoM PGDM Admission Dates
CAT 2026 registration is open till 22 Sep 2026 and the exam is on 29 Nov 2026. The 2027 batch starts classes in Jul 2027. JAGSoM has not put out its own 2027 dates yet, so those rows are estimates. Keep your score card ready for the JAGSoM form.
Event
Date
Status
CAT registration, last date to apply
3 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Confirmed
CAT exam
29 Nov 2026
Confirmed
CAT result and scorecard
Jan 2027
Tentative
JAGSoM application and shortlist
Jan 2027
Tentative
Group exercise and personal interview
Feb 2027
Tentative
Offer letters
Mar 2027
Tentative
Admission processing fee
Apr 2027
Tentative
First instalment payment
May 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Jul 2027
Tentative
JAGSoM PGDM Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. You also need a CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT score of 60 percentile or more. If you are in your final year, you can still apply. Work experience is not needed.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Any bachelor's degree, 10+2+3 or 10+2+4
Marks
50% for General, 45% for reserved category
Exam
CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT
Minimum score
60 percentile or equal
Work experience
Not needed
JAGSoM PGDM Admission Process
The route has four steps: the exam, the JAGSoM form, the group exercise and interview, and the offer. JAGSoM shortlists you on your marks and your score. A panel of a faculty member, an industry expert and an alumnus takes your interview. If you do not pay the processing fee by the date in the offer, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write the exam
CAT in November, or XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT
2. Fill the JAGSoM form
Apply online with your score and marks
3. Group exercise
A 30 minute task in a group of six to eight
4. Personal interview
A panel of three asks about your goals
5. Accept the offer
Pay the admission processing fee by the offer date
JAGSoM PGDM Cutoff
The CAT cutoff was 75 percentile for all categories, and the lowest score JAGSoM shortlists is 60 percentile. The 75 percentile figure is from the last admission round. JAGSoM also reads your marks, work experience and interview, so the score is not the only step.
Category
Cutoff score
Round
General
75 percentile, CAT
Last admission round
Reserved category
75 percentile, CAT
Last admission round
Minimum for the shortlist
60 percentile, any accepted exam
JAGSoM rule
JAGSoM PGDM Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 97% of its batch at an average of INR 10.32 LPA. The median was INR 9.98 LPA and the highest offer was INR 51.38 LPA. Business development and sales roles took the most offers. NIRF data shows the median at INR 8 LPA in 2024, when 233 students were placed.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 10.32 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 9.98 LPA, Class of 2025
Highest offer
INR 51.38 LPA
Batch placed
97%
Biggest role groups
Business development 16%, sales 14%, marketing 9%, finance 8%
Recruiters
Deloitte, PwC, Wipro, HSBC, Amazon, Zomato
NIRF median pay
INR 10.5 LPA in 2023, INR 8 LPA in 2024
Students placed, NIRF
119 in 2023, 233 in 2024
JAGSoM PGDM Scholarships
Merit awards take INR 60,000 to INR 2 Lakhs off the fee, and four special awards give INR 1.50 Lakhs each. The biggest merit award needs 85 percentile or more. You also need 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation for a merit award. There is no separate form: JAGSoM decides during the selection. The award is cut from the last part of the fee.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
Merit, top tier
85 percentile or more
INR 2 Lakhs
Merit, second tier
80 to 84.99 percentile
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Merit, third tier
70 to 79.99 percentile
INR 75,000
Merit, fourth tier
60 to 69.99 percentile
INR 60,000
EWS
Family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, 70% in graduation
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Sports
National or state level player, 60% in graduation
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Children of military staff
Serving or retired, 65% in graduation
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Differently abled
60% in graduation
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JAGSoM PGDM Ranking
JAGSoM stands #77 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2025 and #26 in the India Today MBA ranking 2024. It is AACSB accredited and AICTE approved. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2025
#77
India Today MBA ranking
2024
#26
AACSB
Current
Accredited
AICTE
Current
Approved
JAGSoM PGDM Course Structure
The course has seven terms over two years. Terms 1 and 2 hold the core subjects, you pick a track after Term 2, and Terms 6 and 7 hold the internship. The tracks are marketing, finance, analytics and digital business, HR and entrepreneurship.
Term
What you study
Before Term 1
Foundation courses in maths, finance and communication
The campus is in Electronic City, Bengaluru, and the course is residential. Hostel and meals are part of the INR 17.50 Lakhs fee, except during the internship.
Item
Detail
Location
Electronic City, Bengaluru
Hostel
On campus, included in the fee
Meals
Included, except during the internship
Programme type
Full-time and residential
Should you pick PGDM at JAGSoM?
This course suits students who want a business job in Bengaluru and can pay the full fee in the first year.
Pick it if:
You want a sales or business development job: these roles took the most offers in the Class of 2025, ahead of marketing and finance.
You want to work in IT or consulting: the campus is in Electronic City, close to many IT firms, and Deloitte, PwC and Wipro hire here.
You are not sure which area suits you: you pick your track only after Term 2, once you have studied every core subject.
You scored 70 percentile or more: a merit scholarship comes with it, and awards go early, so apply in the first round.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a big package: the batch has 360 seats, so the median pay is lower than the average.
You expect pay to rise every year: the NIRF median fell between 2023 and 2024 while the number of students placed almost doubled.
Your family can pay only across two years: all four fee parts fall in the first year, so you need the money or a loan early.
You are paying the full fee yourself: the average first-year pay covers only a little over half of the fee, as the ROI tile shows.
Counsellor's advice
If your score is 70 percentile or more, apply in the first round to get a scholarship. If it is near 60 percentile, keep a cheaper college as a backup.
PGDM Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 50% in any bachelor's degree. 45% for a reserved category.
Final-year students: You can apply if you finish your degree before classes start.
Exams accepted: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT.
Minimum score: 60 percentile or equal, for the shortlist.
Work experience: Not needed. Freshers can apply.
PGDM Admission Process▾
Write the exam: CAT in late November, or XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT.
Fill the JAGSoM form: Apply online on the JAGSoM admission site with your score.
Clear the shortlist: JAGSoM picks students on marks, score and fit.
Attend the ASP: The ASP (Admission Selection Process) is a 30 minute group exercise and a personal interview.
Pay the processing fee: Pay INR 1 Lakh by the date in your offer letter or you lose the seat.
PGDM Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the 2027 dates; a date marked Confirmed is official. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
CAT registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply for CAT is 22 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT exam
One paper in three slots. Your percentile decides the JAGSoM shortlist.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CAT result and scorecard
Expected in the first week of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2027
JAGSoM application and shortlist
Apply with your score. JAGSoM shortlists from 60 percentile.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Group exercise and personal interview
The ASP is held in rounds; early rounds get the scholarships first.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Offer letters
The offer names the date your first fee is due.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission processing fee
You lose the seat if the INR 1 Lakh fee is not paid by the offer date.
Tentative
May 2027
First instalment payment
Due within 30 days of registration.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original mark sheets and the score card.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
The 2026 batch started in Jul 2026, so expect the same month.
Tentative
Aug 2027
CAT registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
CAT exam
Expected on the last Sunday of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
CAT result and scorecard
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2028
JAGSoM application and shortlist
Expected to open with the result.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Group exercise and personal interview
Expected to be held in rounds again.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Offer letters
Expected after the last interview round.
Tentative
Apr 2028
Admission processing fee
Expected by the date in the offer.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: the CAT 2026 notice and the JAGSoM admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
JAGSoM PGDM Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, with hostel and meals included. These rows carry the 2026 to 28 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the CAT fee.
Admission processing fee
One time, with the offer letter, not refundable
INR 1 Lakh
First instalment
One time, within 30 days of registration
INR 5 Lakhs
Second instalment
One time, due 5 Nov of year 1
INR 5.75 Lakhs
Third instalment
One time, due 15 Mar of year 1
INR 5.75 Lakhs
Add exam fees
CAT registration fee
One time, INR 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD
INR 2,700
Total course fee
INR 17.50 Lakhs
2 years · all four fee parts, hostel and meals included
Total course fee
INR 17.53 Lakhs
2 years · all four fee parts + the CAT fee
Education loan EMI
INR 29,506
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
59%
average first-year pay INR 10.32 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 29,552
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
59%
average first-year pay INR 10.32 LPA vs the full fee
Source: JAGSoM admission page and the CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your CAT score get you a call from JAGSoM?
Pick your category and your graduation marks. The cutoff ranges are CAT percentiles from the last admission round.
Category
Graduation marks
General · 50% or more in graduation
75 percentile and above: you are in last year's cutoff range, so expect a call for the interview.
60 to 74.99 percentile: you clear the minimum. The call then depends on your profile and the interview.
Below 60 percentile: not this year. JAGSoM does not shortlist below 60.
Not yet: General category needs 50% in graduation
With 45% to 49.99% you do not meet the rule, whatever your score. Final-year students must reach 50% by the end of the degree.
Reserved · 50% or more in graduation
75 percentile and above: you are in last year's cutoff range, so expect a call for the interview.
60 to 74.99 percentile: you clear the minimum. The call then depends on your profile and the interview.
Below 60 percentile: not this year. JAGSoM does not shortlist below 60.
Reserved · 45% or more in graduation
75 percentile and above: you are in last year's cutoff range, so expect a call for the interview.
60 to 74.99 percentile: you clear the minimum. The call then depends on your profile and the interview.
Below 60 percentile: not this year. JAGSoM does not shortlist below 60.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 75 percentile is where last year's calls clustered, not a fixed rule. JAGSoM also reads your marks, work experience and interview, so a score between 60 and 75 can still get a call.
JAGSoM PGDM Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. The college decides if a merit and a special award can be added together, so confirm the final amount.
Your CAT or XAT percentile
Special category
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. Only one merit tier fits your score.
Merit scholarship, top tier
INR 2 Lakhs
JAGSoM
Given for the first year and cut from the last fee part. You keep it if your grades and conduct stay good.
Who qualifies: 85 percentile or more, 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduationApply by: no form, decided at the ASP
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, second tier
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JAGSoM
Given for the first year and cut from the last fee part. You keep it if your grades and conduct stay good.
Who qualifies: 80 to 84.99 percentile, 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduationApply by: no form, decided at the ASP
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, third tier
INR 75,000
JAGSoM
Given for the first year and cut from the last fee part. You keep it if your grades and conduct stay good.
Who qualifies: 70 to 79.99 percentile, 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduationApply by: no form, decided at the ASP
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, fourth tier
INR 60,000
JAGSoM
Given for the first year and cut from the last fee part. You keep it if your grades and conduct stay good.
Who qualifies: 60 to 69.99 percentile, 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduationApply by: no form, decided at the ASP
Not eligible on your answers
EWS scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JAGSoM
Cut from the last fee part. Renewal depends on your grades, activities and conduct.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 8 Lakhs a year, 70% in graduationApply by: send the income paper with the form
Not eligible on your answers
Sports scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JAGSoM
Cut from the last fee part. Renewal depends on your grades, activities and conduct.
Who qualifies: national or state level player, 60% in graduationApply by: send the sports papers with the form
Not eligible on your answers
Scholarship for children of military staff
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JAGSoM
Cut from the last fee part. Renewal depends on your grades, activities and conduct.
Who qualifies: serving or retired parent, 65% in graduationApply by: send the service paper with the form
Not eligible on your answers
Scholarship for differently abled students
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JAGSoM
Cut from the last fee part. Renewal depends on your grades, activities and conduct.
Who qualifies: differently abled, 60% in graduationApply by: send the certificate with the form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 16.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.25 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 16.90 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.10 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 15.40 Lakhs
JAGSoM PGDM vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to JAGSoM. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.
Compare with
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Jagdish Sheth School of Management
Bengaluru
Compared with
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
Bengaluru
Compared with
SDM Institute for Management Development
Mysuru
Compared with
Welingkar Institute of Management, Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Compared with
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, as published
INR 17.50 Lakhs
hostel and meals included
INR 12.90 Lakhs
INR 4.60 Lakhs less, tuition only, hostel extra
INR 14.10 Lakhs
INR 3.40 Lakhs less, hostel included, meals extra
INR 18.40 Lakhs
INR 90,000 more, hostel included
INR 19.03 Lakhs
INR 1.53 Lakhs more, hostel and mess included
Average paylatest batch
INR 10.32 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 10.6 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 10 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 10.7 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA less, Class of 2024
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
97%
Class of 2025
98%
1 points higher, Class of 2024
100%
3 points higher
Not published
97%
Same share, Class of 2024
Seatsthis programme
360
PGDM
240
120 fewer
180
180 fewer
60
300 fewer
Not published
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
59%
on INR 10.32 LPA
82%
23 points higher, fee without hostel
71%
12 points higher
58%
1 points lower
41%
18 points lower, Class of 2024 pay
In short
XIME's fee is lower but leaves out the hostel, and its average pay is close to JAGSoM's. If you want a smaller batch and can pay the hostel on top, take XIME; if you want hostel and meals in one fee, take JAGSoM.
In short
SDMIMD charges less and placed its whole batch, but it is in Mysuru, not Bengaluru. If a lower fee matters most, take SDMIMD; if you want IT and consulting firms close by, take JAGSoM.
In short
WeSchool costs a little more, pays about the same and has a much smaller PGDM batch. If you want a small class in Bengaluru, take WeSchool; if you want more seats and a scholarship from your score, take JAGSoM.
In short
Alliance charges more and its average pay is lower than JAGSoM's. If you get offers from both, take JAGSoM; keep Alliance only as a backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on JAGSoM PGDM
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the JAGSoM PGDM worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you want a business job in Bengaluru and can pay the fee in the first year. The full fee is INR 17.50 Lakhs and the Class of 2025 averaged INR 10.32 LPA, so the fee takes about two working years to pay back. Check the EMI line in the fee block before you take a loan.
What job will I get after this PGDM?▾
Most students get business development, sales, marketing, finance or analyst roles. In the Class of 2025, business development took 16% of offers and sales took 14%. Deloitte, PwC, Wipro and HSBC hired from the batch. Pick your track after Term 2 with the job you want in mind.
Should I join if my CAT score is between 60 and 75 percentile?▾
Yes, you can apply, but a call is not sure. 60 percentile is the minimum for the shortlist, and most calls went at 75 percentile or more. Make your form strong with your marks and work experience, and keep a backup college in your list.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you cannot pay INR 17.50 Lakhs within the first year, or if you want only a finance job at a big bank. The batch has 360 seats, so the median pay of INR 9.98 LPA is below the average. If a low fee matters more, look at the compare block above.
Is the big batch a problem for placements?▾
It can be for the last students placed. NIRF data shows the median fell to INR 8 LPA in 2024, when 233 students were placed, from INR 10.5 LPA in 2023, when 119 were placed. Keep your grades high and use the internship in Terms 6 and 7 to show your work to a company.
Is Bengaluru a good city for this course?▾
Yes, if you want IT, consulting or start-up roles. The campus is in Electronic City, where many IT firms have offices, and firms like Wipro and Deloitte hire here. If you want a factory or core manufacturing job, check the recruiter list before you decide.
Should I wait a year to get a better CAT score?▾
Only if you can reach 85 percentile or more, not just a little higher. At 85 percentile you get the INR 2 Lakhs merit scholarship, which cuts the fee a lot. If you already clear 70 percentile, apply now in the first round, because scholarships go early.
Which specialisation should I pick at JAGSoM?▾
Pick the one that matches the job you want, not the one your friends pick. You choose after Term 2 from marketing, finance, analytics and digital business, HR or entrepreneurship. Analytics suits data roles, and marketing suits students who like meeting clients.
Is this PGDM good for higher studies, since it is not an MBA degree?▾
Yes, for most jobs and for further study in India. AICTE approves the PGDM and the AIU treats it as equal to an MBA. The school also holds AACSB accreditation. If you plan a PhD, check that university's rules on a PGDM before you apply.
How do I get admission to the JAGSoM PGDM?▾
Write CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT or NMAT and score 60 percentile or more. Then fill the JAGSoM form, clear the shortlist and attend the group exercise and personal interview. If you get an offer, pay the INR 1 Lakh processing fee by the date in the letter.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, in four parts, but all of them fall in the first year. You pay INR 1 Lakh with the offer, INR 5 Lakhs within 30 days of registration, and INR 5.75 Lakhs each on 5 Nov and 15 Mar. If you need a loan, apply before the first part is due.
Is the hostel fee extra?▾
No. The INR 17.50 Lakhs fee includes hostel and meals on the campus in Electronic City. The fee does not cover your stay during the internship in Terms 6 and 7, so plan that cost before the internship starts.
The admission process at JAGSOM Institute involves evaluations based on CAT, MAT, or GMAT scores, with additional assessments like the Innovation Potential Test, Group Exercises, essay writing, and interviews. Admissions are profile-based, considering academic performance and work experience. The college charges a registration fee of INR 50,000 to book a seat. The PGDM program costs INR 16,00,000 for two years, payable in installments, and includes a tuition fee of INR 12,00,000, along with a security deposit of INR 15,000.
Scholarships are available based on merit and need, with amounts ranging from INR 2,00,000 to INR 4,00,000. Educational loans can be accessed through banks like Canara Bank and SBI. JAGSOM boasts a 100% placement rate, with top recruiters like Nestle and Deloitte. The highest salary offered is INR 82 LPA, with an average range of INR 10-13.3 LPA. The institute's robust placement preparation includes Corporate Mentoring and Mock Interviews. Over 100 companies visit annually, offering diverse roles.
The Industry Internship Program lasts 4.5 to 6 months, with stipends between INR 10,000 and INR 25,000, often resulting in job offers. The faculty is experienced, especially in marketing and finance, and emphasizes real-world learning through guest lectures and updated teaching methods. Hostel fees are separate from tuition and payable in installments. Partnerships with foreign universities offer international exchange opportunities, enhancing the value of the program. The total program cost, including hostel and food, ranges from INR 14.4 to 16 lakhs, with installment payment options.
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