VBS Mumbai: Courses, Fee, Admission 2024, Ranking, Placements

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What's New in VBS?

06 Nov, 2024

  • VBS has released the placement report for 2024. The highest package stood at INR 12.23 LPA and the average package at INR 7.40 LPA.

06 Nov, 2024

  • CAT 2024 will be conducted on November 24, 2024. The admit card is available now and can be downloaded from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

19 Oct, 2024

  • XAT 2025 Registration is open at xatonline.in for admission to MBA/ PGDM courses. The last date to register for XAT 2025 is November 30, 2024. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 5, 2025.

About VBS

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Written By Aafiya Yadgir on, Nov 6, 2024

Vivekanand Business School (VBS), is an integral part of Vivekanand Education Society (VES), a premier education institution, which started functioning in 1962. As a business school set up by a highly-respected entity of Mumbai, VBS is ranked 8th by Times of India Business School Survey 2024 in Mumbai for its PGDM course and ranked 6th by Outlook ICare amongst the “Top Private B-Schools in Mumbai.”

VBS Mumbai is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and has received equivalence as a MBA Degree of an Indian University from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Vivekanand Business School is also a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which ensures global certification, attesting to high-quality education, faculty excellence, and an internationally linked curriculum in its PGDM program. 

VBS Mumbai offers a two-year, full-time flagship PGDM Program approved by AICTE. The program features 4 semesters with a compulsory Corporate Internship. Additionally, Vivekanand Buisness School also offers a Fellow Program in Management. For admission to PGDM, entrance exam test scores of CAT /XAT /MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA and State level MAHCET will be accepted by VBS Mumbai. The final selection is based on a candidate’s overall profile. While admission to Fellow Program is done on the basis of Academic Qualifications, Work Experience, Presentation of Tentative Research Proposal, and a Personal Interview. 

VBS Mumbai also conducts an International Immersion Program wherein, each admitted student is given the opportunity to travel abroad, participate in Cross-Cultural Interaction, and gain insights into local economies all at no additional cost. Visits to foreign companies, cultural exchanges, tourist destinations, and a curriculum infused with interactive and enjoyable learning experiences are all part of the program. 

Vivekanand Business School VBS Mumbai has also collaborated with several reputed national and international institutions to deliver postgraduate programs, International Immersion Program, Faculty Exchange, and to carry out its research mission. Some of VBS Mumbai’s collaborations include Lincoln University, ENAE Business School, Centre for the Study of Innovation Management, University of Economics in Katowice, PSB Academy, etc. 

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Vivekanand Business School Highlights

Particulars Statistics
Name of the Institute Vivekanand Business School
Also Known As VBS
Institute Type Private
Approvals & Recognitions AICTE, AIU, AACSB
Accreditation NBA
Courses Offered PGDM & Fellow Program in Management
Admission Criteria for PGDM CAT /XAT /MAT/ MH-CET/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA scores + Personal Interview
Intake

PGDM: 180 seats

Fellow Program: 10 seats

Placements

Highest Package: INR 21.42 LPA

Average Package: INR 8 LPA

Location

VES Business School Hashu Advani Memorial Complex, 495/497, Collector's Colony, Chembur, Mumbai - 400074 

Contact Info Phone: 18002669010 | 022-67893000

Email: mail.vbs@ves.ac.in

Official Website vbs.ves.ac.in

Vivekanand Business School Quick Facts

  • Approved by AICTE & NBA Accredited Program
  • Membership with AACSB International- (The Associate to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, UK)
  • Equivalence to an MBA Degree of an Indian University by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • A Progressive Curriculum with focus on Advanced Excel, Business Statistics, Decision Science, Project Management, etc
  • International collaborations with Technical University of Cartagena, Spain, Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia and Delaware State University, USA
  • Awarded as Most Upcoming B-School by ASSOCHAM, India at EduMeet and Education Excellence Award
  • Outbound Program to improve leadership, planning, delegation, teamwork and motivation
  • Foundation Course for added advantage and competitive edge
  • Communication, Soft Skills, Interview facing skills and value added workshops
  • Explore an innovative education featuring Global Trends, Mentoring, Simulations, YUVA for SEVA
  • International Immersion Program
  • Capstone Project
  • Strong Academic alliances with leading International Institutes (Delaware state University - USA, UPCT - Spain, Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Cape Town - South Africa, University of Economics, Katowice - Poland and more)
  • Experiential Learning and Case Based Learning
  • Industry Based Research Projects.
  • Guest Lectures by Industry Experts.
  • 2 month summer internship program. 
  • Scholarship of 100% tuition fees waive off for Meritorious Students.
  • Global Trends and International Perspective.
  • Personality Development Program.

Vivekananda Business School Courses and Fees

VBS Mumbai offers two courses namely, PGDM and Fellow Program. The duration, intake, specializations, eligibility, selection criteria, and annual fees of Vivekanand Business School Courses is tabulated below:

Course Details Eligibility and Selection Criteria Annual Fees
PGDM

Duration: 2 years

Intake: 180 seats (5% of 180 Seats i.e. 27 Seats are reserved for Foreign Nationals)

Specializations:

  • Business Analytics
  • Banking & Finance
  • Marketing
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Entrepreneurship Management

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized Indian university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)

Also, Final year graduating students can apply, but their admission will be withheld until they clear the qualifying exam with at least 50% marks.

Selection Criteria: CAT /XAT /MAT/ MH-CET/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA scores + Personal Interview

1st year:

Indian: INR 4,50,000

Foreign: INR 6,22,500

2nd year:

Indian: INR 4,30,000

Foreign: INR 4,98,000

Fellow Program in Management

Duration: 2-5 years

Intake: 10 seats

Specializations: Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and Operations

Eligibility: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology, Management, Economics, Social Science, Biological Science, Pure Science, Commerce, Humanities with first class.

Those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply. (Such students if selected shall be provisionally admitted provided they complete all their requirements in obtaining their Master’s Degree before 30th September of the year of admission. The admission of such candidates shall remain provisional until they produce mark sheet proving that they have satisfied the eligibility criteria. The deadline for submitting the final year mark sheet is 31st December of the year of admission)

Selection Criteria: 

  • Academic qualifications and work experience
  • Tentative research proposal and its presentation before the Selection Committee
  • Personal interview
INR 60,000

Add on Certification courses in each specialization for PGDM:

  • Banking & Finance – 25+ additional certifications from the NSE Knowledge Hub, an AI-powered learning platform recognized by the National Stock Exchange.
  • Human Resource Management -  Master Certification from SHRM which is the world's largest HR membership organization.
  • Marketing Management – Digital Marketing Certification & 3 Google Certifications
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management – Green Six Sigma certifications
  • Business Analytics – Power BI Certification
  • Entrepreneurship Management - Financial Modeling Certification
  • The candidates must log in to the VBS Mumbai website @vbs.ves.ac.in to access the application form.
  • Fill-in the VBS Mumbai application form with the required details. Application forms for VBS Mumbai Admissions are available on the institute’s website www.vbs.ves.ac.in or at the VBS Mumbai’s office between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on all working days.
  • Upload all the necessary documents including an abstract of about 5000 words on the area of research interest (tentative research proposal) for Fellow Program.
  • Submit the application form with an application fee of INR 1500
  • Vivekanand Business School Admissions are strictly based on valid marks obtained in various national and state-level exams.
  • The shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview round for PGDM and for Presentation in case of Fellow Program.
  • The decision of the Institution Selection Committee regarding admission will be final and communication will be sent only to the selected candidates.
  • The list of successful candidates will be displayed on the institute’s notice board and on the website of Vivekanand Business School. 
  • Next, the selected candidates must pay the prescribed fee within five working days from the date of the result.

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Documents required:

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 Mark Sheets & Passing certificates)
  • Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets of all the years (for Fellow Program)
  • 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 will be treated as cancelled and no refund will be given.

Vivekananda Business School Weightage Parameters

Tabulated below are the weightage of parameters required for the final selection of PGDM candidates during VBS Mumbai Admission Process:

Parameters Weightage

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

40%

Academics (SSC, HSC, Graduation)

25%

Personal Interview

30%

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

5%

Note: In case of Foreign Nationals, over 20% weightage is given to Personal Interview and 10% weightage is given to Work Experience. 

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Vivekanand Business School Cutoff 2024

VBS Mumbai admissions are based on state or national-level management entrace tests. Given below are the Vivekanand Business School Cutoffs 2024 for various state and national-level management entrace tests:

Name of Entrance Exams

Cut – off (in percentile)

MHCET 85
ATMA 85
MAT 85

CAT

75

CMAT 75

XAT

70

Vivekanand Business School Placements

Vivekanand Business School ​trains the students before their placements. As a part of the training session, it organizes a "Know Me Program" where students write their own stories in their own words & this gives them the confidence to face interviews later on. The institute trains its students by giving them CV Reviews, Interview and GD Preparations, Mentorship, and offering them with Industry & Role Information Services.

VBS Mumbai Placement Report 2024 is not released. However, during 2023 placement drive, the highest salary stood at INR 21.42 LPA & the average salary stood at INR 8 LPA. Some of the placement highlights of VBS are as follows:

VBS Mumbai Placement Report 2023

Particulars Placements Statistics (2023)
Placement Percentage 93%
Highest International Package INR 21.42 LPA
Highest Domestic Package INR 12 LPA
Average Package INR 8 LPA
Top 10 Students Average Salary INR 11.62 LPA
Top 25 Students Average Salary INR 9.39 LPA
Top 50 Students Average Salary INR 8.22 LPA
Top 100 Students Average Salary INR 8 LPA
Total Number of Recruiters Participating in the Final Placements 350
New Recruiters 145
Recruiters on Campus for Summer Internship 105

Students are either budding on entrepreneurs / joining their family business and or opting for further studies.

10

Top Recruiters

Thomas Cook

Edelweiss Wealth

Deloitte

PWC

General Mills

Amazon.in

GEP Solutions

Godrej

Reliance Jio

Berger Paints

Lodha

Godrej Properties

Accenture

Naukri.com

Reliance Industries Ltd

Mahindra Logistics

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Vivekanand Business School Rankings 2024

VBS Mumbai is ranked by several top ranking agencies like Outlook ICare and Times of India B-School Survey for its PGDM program. Given below are the Vivekanand Business School Rankings for the 2024 and 2023:

Category Position Ranking Body Year
Top Private B-schools in India 68th Outlook ICare 2024
Top Private B-schools in Mumbai 6th 2024
Private MBA Institutions in India 24th 2024
Top Private B-schools in West Zone 20th 2024
Top Private PGDM Institutes in Mumbai 8th Times of India B-School Survey 2024
Top MBA Institute in Mumbai 6th MBAUniverse 2024
Best Management College in Maharashtra for Placement Award Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) 2024
Top B Schools in “Western Region” 7th 13th Chronical All India B School Survey 2023
“A” category B Schools 2nd 13th Chronical All India B School Survey 2023
Top Private PGDM Institutes in Mumbai 7th Times of India B-School Survey 2023
Top private MBA Institution Mumbai 4th Outlook ICare 2023
Private Affiliated College 13th 2023
Top MBA Institution- West Zone by 19th 2023
Top Institutions of Super Excellence 12th Competition Success Review: GHRDC Ranking 2023
Top B-Schools in Maharashtra State, Private Category 13th 2023
Best Institute for Placements Award ASSOCHAM 2023
Best B-School for Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy Award 13th World Education Summit NA
B-School with an industry-related curriculum in Business Analytics Award World Education Congress NA

Vivekanand Business School Scholarships

Vivekananda Business School (VBS) always strives to honor students with brilliant academic records by providing them with scholarships. Mentioned below are the VBS Mumbai Scholarship for Indian Students and the Vivekanand Business School Scholarships for International Students:

A) Late Karmayogi Shri. Hashu Advani Merit Scholarship:

This scholarship is offered to students with excellent scores in their graduation exams. A student who has scored brilliantly in graduation should submit the mark sheet and entrance exam scorecard to the concerned scholarship committee of VBS Mumbai. The students may have to fill-in the VBS Mumbai Scholarship form as well. Tabulated below are the details of the scholarship:

Scholarship Percentage Number of Students Eligible for the Scholarship
100% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 1 Student
75% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 1 Student
50% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 1 Student
25% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 3 Students
20% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 5 Students

B) VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan)

The VES Trust gives financial assistance to the needy VES students in the name of “SAMARTHAN” for further education. Interested 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.

C) Special Encouragement Scholarships

The Special Encouragement Scholarships are offered to female and physically-challenged toppers of Vivekanand Business School PGDM program. Given below are the details of the VBS Mumbai scholarship application:

  • Topper Female Student Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship is awarded to female students, who have secured high marks in their VBS Mumbai PGDM course. The selected student will receive an amount of Rs 25,000.​​
  • Topper Scholarship to PH – Physically Challenged Student: This scholarship provides financial assistance to differently-abled students based on their merit in the PGDM course of VBS Mumbai. The selected student will receive a reward amount of Rs 25,000.

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D) Minority Scholarships

Under this Vivekanand Business School Scholarship scheme, Rs 25,000 is awarded on a merit-basis and is subjected to government policies and rules. Candidates applying for this scholarship scheme must also comply with the requirements and eligibility criteria. This scholarship is for candidates belonging to minority categories like Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Sikhs, Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

E) Student Exchange Program

The Student Exchange Program (SEP) enables students to understand the global business scene, and increase their competencies to survive and work in a globalized environment. As a part of SEP, a number of international scholarships are now available to VBS Mumbai students. Selected students get an opportunity to study at the international partner Business Schools and Universities, or become a part of research, joint research projects or exchange publications. Since Vivekanand Business School 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. Moreover, several PGDM students of VBS Mumbai have received international scholarships too while studying a semester as part of SEP at University of Cartagena, Spain and University of Economics, Katowice, Poland.

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Vivekanand Business School Faculty

VBS Mumbai takes pride in its faculty of highly qualified policy makers, managers, academicians and administrators. The majority of its faculty members are Ph.D holders from IITs and other premier colleges of India. The faculty members have published various research papers and articles in leading Indian, as well as international journals. Apart from regular teaching, its faculty members constantly try to update themselves and develop innovative teaching methods that makes the concept easily understandable by the students.

Vivekanand Business School faculty constantly review curriculum, inspire students to perform their best, conduct workshops, training programs and seminars regularly. Along with faculty members, the students also get a chance to interact with other academic and non-academic staff, industry fellow and administrative staff on a regular basis. The members of staff are cooperative, friendly and help students immensely in the campus. Thus, interactions with such helpful and lively people help enrich the learning experience of students at VBS and allow them to improve their knowledge in new areas. 

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Vivekanand Business School Facilities and Hostel

VBS Mumbai offers state-of-the-art digital classrooms featuring MaxHub Interactive Smart Panels for an immersive learning experience, complete with air conditioning and high-speed internet. The library, spanning two floors, houses over 15,000 books and journals, including a digital section with 40,000 E-books and access to online databases. The turf play area promotes holistic development, emphasizing physical well-being through sports like football and cricket. The innovation lab stimulates creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, while the analytics studio provides hands-on experience in data analysis. A versatile auditorium, Medical room, Recreation Room, Lounge for Indoor activities and a vibrant cafeteria and many more facilities.

The details of Vivekanand Business School Facilities are listed below:

  • Hostel:  VBS Mumbai hostel is situated within the campus and provides separate accommodations for boys and girls along with essential amenities such as mess services, laundry facilities, water purifiers, and indoor games. Tabulated below is the hostel fee:

To know more about VBS Mumbai hostel, visit: Vivekanand Business School Hostel 

Particulars

Amount

Hostel Accommodation Charges (Annual)

Non-AC Room

INR 1,20,000/-

AC Room

INR 1,60,000/-

Hostel Mess (for 10 Months)

INR 90,000/-

Security Deposit (Refundable)

INR 5,000/-

(Accommodation + Mess + Security Deposit) Total:

Non-AC Room

INR 2,15,000/-

AC Room

INR 2,55,000/-

  • Library: The two-storey library at VBS Mumbai Campus is a treasure trove of management journals, business literature, and digital resources. It offers access to esteemed online databases such as NGEN, ProQuest, Ticker plant, EBSCO, ProwessIQ, and Industry Outlook. The library has 15,000 plus books and 18,000 ebooks, research journals research databases and magazines. It also has a Wi-Fi system and has computers to access ebooks and journals. Students can visit the library between 9:00 am to 9:00 pm from Monday to Saturday.
  • Medical Room: The medical room is a dedicated space equipped to prioritize the health and well-being of students and staff. It provides prompt care for minor ailments, wellness checks, and all health-related support, combining comfort with expertise.
  • Turf: The turf at VBS Mumbai Campus is a versatile space, offering students a chance to rejuvenate through friendly games of football or cricket, promoting physical well-being and companionship.
  • Labs: Its Computer Lab serves as a hub of innovation, providing students with high-speed Wi-Fi, and cutting-edge software to explore the world of data-driven decision-making. VBS also has an Innovation Lab which offers mentorship, incubation, and networking opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, supporting them from ideation to execution and fuelling their entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Hi-Tech Classrooms: Classrooms at Vivekanand Business School are equipped with Interactive Smart Panels and advanced audio-visual aids, providing a perfect platform for collaborative learning and case study analysis.
  • Lounge: VBS Mumbai lounge features dedicated indoor play areas, providing students with spaces to relax and strike a healthy balance between academic pursuits and leisure activities.

Vivekanand Business School Notable Alumni

VBS Mumbai Alumni are placed in top national and multinational companies in India and across the world. Listed below are the Vivekanand Business School Notable Alumni:

Name Position
Gaurav Kedari Sales Manager at Proctor and Gamble Division
Jagruti Chanchalani Consultant at Edge Partnership
Needa Syed Associate HR at SAS India
Yash Dharmale Tax Consultant at Deloitte
Bhakti Kawade Sales Strategy and Intelligence General Mills
Isha Kumar Data Analyst at DCB Bank
Shraddha Ambre Assistant Manager at AU Small Finance Bank
Rajiv Thykatil Associate Consultant at KPMS Australia

How To Reach Vivekanand Business School?

VBS Mumbai is located at B-Wing, Hashu Advani Memorial Complex, 495/497, Collector Colony, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400074. The institute is situated in a convenient place easily reachable by students and staff members. Given below are the major stations in close vicinity of Vivekanand Business School:

Modes of Transport Distance Time Taken
Road (Bus Lines stopping near Vivekanand Business School – 351, 356LTD, 432, 473)

Vivekanand College Bus Stop – 246 mtrs

Bhakti Bhavan Bus Stop – 637 mtrs

Basant Park Bus Stop – 990 mtrs

Chembur Colony Bus Stop – 1.2 km

Kurla Bus Depot – 5.8 km

Vivekanand College Bus Depot – 5 mins walk

Bhakti Bhavan Bus Stop – 9 mins walk

Basant Park Bus Stop – 13 mins walk

Chembur Colony Bus Stop – 17 mins walk

Kurla Bus Depot – 28 mins

Rail

Vnp & Rc Marg Junction – 981 mtrs

Kurla Railway Station – 2.8 km

Vnp & Rc Marg Junction – 13 mins

Kurla Railway Station – 16 mins

Air Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – 12 km Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – 37 mins

Vivekanand Business School FAQs

Ques. Why should I Join PGDM course at VBS Mumbai?

Ans. Few reasons to join PGDM at Vivekanand Business School VBS Mumbai are:

  • A strong curriculum approved by Industry Experts
  • Training to the students to face Global Challenges
  • Experiential learning through Industry-Based Projects
  • An Analytics Lab equipped with the latest hardware and software to acquire skills in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • A strong mentoring program that will guide you in your career development and placement
  • An Industrial visit to get real life exposure
  • International immersion
  • Capstone project
  • Simulation program
  • Additional certification during the course to each specialization offered by VBS. 

Ques. What is the intake capacity for admission at Vivekanand Business School?

Ans. The total seat intake capacity for the PGDM program is 180 at VBS Mumbai with a time duration of 2 years including 6 trimesters with a compulsory corporate internship. Moreover, around 15% of these seats i.e. 27 seats are reserved for foreign students. 

Ques. What are the add-on certificates provided by VBS?

Ans. The add on Certifications courses in each specialization are the following :

  • Banking & Finance – 25+ additional certifications from the NSE Knowledge Hub, an AI-powered learning platform recognized by the National Stock Exchange.
  • Human Resource Management -  Master Certification from SHRM which is the world's largest HR membership organization.
  • Marketing Management – Digital Marketing Certification & 3 Google Certifications
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management – Green Six Sigma certifications
  • Business Analytics – Power BI Certification
  • Entrepreneurship Management - Financial Modeling Certification

Ques. What are the documents required with the application form at VBS?

Ans. The attested photocopies of the following documents should be enclosed along with the application form at the time of submission of the 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 Mark Sheets & 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)
  • Eligible entrance exam registration form in case of the entrance exam date

Ques. What type of internships will I get at VBS?

Ans. At VBS, student internships are generally offered for a period of 2 months as part of their Summer Internship Program and they also undertake a Management Internship Program of 3 months.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at VBS?

Ans. The top recruiters at VBS Mumbai are Amazon, Prisma Global, Deloitte US, Kotak Life Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Cadila, Glenmark, Prism Johnson Ltd, Walplast Products, Saint Gobain, Tech Mahindra, Wipro BPO, VIVO, Reliance Jio and many more.

Ques. Does VBS provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes. VBS Mumbai provides separate accommodation facilities for male and female students.

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Ques. In how many instalments can I pay Vivekanand Business School Fees?

Ans. Yes, students can pay the VBS Mumbai Fees in 2 instalments for every year. Given below are the Vivekanand Business School fees and its instalments:

Year Annual Fee 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment
Year 1 Indian: INR 4,50,000 INR 2,25,000 in July INR 2,25,000 in November
Year 2 Indian: INR 4,30,000 INR 2,15,000 in June INR 2,15,000 in October

Ques. Can I get any concession in Vivekanand Business School PGDM fees?

Ans. If not concession, candidates can get scholarships on VBS Mumbai PGDM fees based on their scores in their examination. Candidates with the highest scores can apply for scholarship at the institute. The selected candidates will receive a certain percentage of scholarchip amount on their fees depending on the marks they’ve scored. 

Ques. Who is eligible to Vivekanand Business School?

Ans. Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized Indian university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) are eligible to Vivekanand Business School. Also, final year graduating students can apply, but their admission will be withheld until they clear the qualifying exam with at least 50% marks. 

Ques. What is the ranking of Vivekanand Business School Mumbai?

Ans. Vivekanand Business School Mumbai is ranked at the 8th position among ‘Top Private PGDM Institutes in Mumbai’ by the Times of India B-School Survey 2024. Additionally, VBS Mumbai is also ranked 6th among ‘Top Private B-schools in Mumbai,’ 20th among ‘Top Private B-schools in West Zone,’ 24th among ‘Private MBA Institutions in India,’ and 68th among ‘Top Private B-schools in India’ by Outlook ICare 2024. 

Ques. What is the average package of VBS?

Ans. The Vivekanand Business School Average Package varies for different levels of students. For the top 10 students, the average salary was INR 11.62 LPA, for the top 25 students, the average salary stood at INR 9.39 LPA, while for the top 50 and the top 100 students, the average packages were INR 8.22 LPA and INR 8 LPA respectively in Vivekanand Business School Placements 2023.

Ques. What is the scholarship for VBS Mumbai?

Ans. VBS Mumbai offers various scholarships based on the merit of students in their entrance tests or graduation scores. Over 20-100% scholarship on the tuition fee is offered for the students pursuing PGDM course. Moreover, a scholarship amount of INR 25,000 is offered to topper female student, topper physically-challenged student, and minority category students. Candidates desiring any of these scholarships must fill-in the VBS Mumbai Scholarship Application form at the institute.

Ques. How is Vivekanand Business School?

Ans. Vivekanand Business School is one of the best institutes in India for pursuing a PGDM course. The institute has been ranked by various top ranking agencies like Times and Outlook for its PGDM program. Also, students admitted to VBS Mumbai have the opportunity to study a semester abroad in its Global Immersion Program and they can also get scholarships during their course. 

Ques. What is the cutoff for Vivekanand Business School?

Ans. The Vivekanand Business School Cutoff (in percentile) varies for different entrance tests. The VBS Mumbai CMAT Cutoff and CAT Cutoff is 75, XAT Cutoff is 70, and MAT, ATMA & MHCET Cutoff is 85. Candidates having the cutoff score or more can apply for Vivekanand Business School Admissions and those having a high score in any of the entrance test can also apply for VMS Mumbai Scholarships. 

Ques. What is the selection process for Vivekanand Business School?

Ans. The Vivekanand Business School selection process for PGDM is to have a valid score in CAT /XAT /MAT/ MH-CET/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA, followed by a Personal Interview. While the selection process for VBS Mumbai Fellow Program is based on academic qualifications, work experience, tentative research proposal and its presentation before the selection committee, and a personal interview. 

Ques. What is the Value Added Track at VBS?

Ans. The Value Added Track provides opportunities to the student to gain holistic knowledge in an experiential mode. These activities are designed to increase the student's employability and prepare them to be successful in life. The Value Added Track nurtures students' progress alongside their regular program to ensure that they are on a path to progress in their chosen field. The Value Added Track is mandatory for all students and he/she is not eligible for final award of the degree if the requirement of Value Added Track are not satisfied.
Following are the activities that a student must complete as part of the 'Value Added Track'.

1. International Immersion Program

2. Soft Skills Course

3. Employability Skills Course

4. Power BI Certification Course

5. Value Workshops

6. Self-Guided Learning

7. Mentoring

8. Outbound Program (Parichay)

9. Participation in International Conference (BASIC)

10. Participation in Leadership Talk Series​

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VBS Fees & Eligibility

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PGDM
5 Courses
4.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50%11 Jan - 11 Dec 2024
PG Diploma
1 Course
4.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50%11 Jan - 11 Dec 2024
Fellowship60,000 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation30 Apr 2024

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VBS Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

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CAT 2024 Exam DateNov 24, 2024
MAT (CBT 1) Registration Date
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Sep 07, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
MAT (CBT 1) Admit CardDec 03, 2024
MAT (CBT 1) ExamDec 07, 2024
Last Date for Payment ATMA [MBA]Dec 09, 2024
Last Date of Registration ATMA [MBA]Dec 11, 2024
Last Date for Reprint of filled-in Application Form ATMA [MBA]Dec 14, 2024
Date for Printing of Admit Card ATMA [MBA]Dec 18, 2024
Date for Centre based Online Test ATMA [MBA]Dec 22, 2024
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Jul 15, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024

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MAT (CBT 1) Admit CardDec 03, 2024
MAT (CBT 1) ExamDec 07, 2024
Last Date for Payment ATMA [MBA]Dec 09, 2024
Last Date of Registration ATMA [MBA]Dec 11, 2024
Last Date for Reprint of filled-in Application Form ATMA [MBA]Dec 14, 2024
Date for Printing of Admit Card ATMA [MBA]Dec 18, 2024
Date for Centre based Online Test ATMA [MBA]Dec 22, 2024
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Starting Date of Registration ATMA [MBA]Oct 15, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 01, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024

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VBS Cutoff 2024

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VBS, CAT Cutoff 2023

VBS, CAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff percentile for CAT is 75

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VBS Rankings 2024

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VBS Indiatoday Ranking

#144out of 275 in India 2024
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VBS Outlook Ranking

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Rahul Kumar
4.3
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

First we have to fill the online admission form which is available on college website the application form fees is 1200 college accepting almost all entrance exams score like cat xat mat cmat and cet, Cutoff is 75 percentile if you are eligible you got a interview call if you are from Mumbai you have to give offline gd and interview as well if you are from other state or city your interview will be online if you got selected you have to make 1st installment within 1week

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V Sai Pujith
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Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

Must have completed the bachelor's, Aplication forms, application fees and application dates can be found in officail website of college, scolarships are also given to the students and admission process is good

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Shrushti Sarvaiya
5.0
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

Admission process was purely merit base first you need to apply for the college from its website and college is accepting score card of CMAT, CAT, CET, ATMA, MAT and college take interview which is scehduled by the college and based on college interview by the end of April college starts sending offer letter and from july new session starts.

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Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

You can start of the process by filling the application form and fees on the official website of the Institute. Your application is scrutinized and you are futrher invited to participate in the group discussion and personal interview rounds. The final step involves shortlisting which is based on a score you receive as per your group discussion, personal interview, entrance exam performance, previous academics and professional experience if any. Once you are shortlisted the institute sends you and official welcome message. The selection process if very fair and overall profile of the candidate is looked upon.

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Anonymous
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Reviewed on Jan 7, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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Admission:

I filled out the form from the college website and they asked for CMAT/CET scores after that there was a GD/PI round and then they announced the results to students by sending mails and after that, there was a documentation process. It was easy process.

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Anonymous
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Reviewed on Jan 7, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

So, first of all, I opened the college website and I found all the details regarding the admission process. I appear for the CMAT exam and the college accepts the CMAT exam. I filled out the college application form from the website. After submitting my CMAT score. I was called for the GDPI. After clearing the GDPI. I was selected. The process was easy.

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Tanmay Sinpure
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Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

For eligibility you have to take any MBA entrance exam and secure a cut-off of that college and after clearing the GDPI round you are eligible for the course. You can find application form and application fees and dates on the college official website. No improvement want to be seen in this process.

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Suraj Ravindra Borse
4.5
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

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you can apply to this college by CAT,XAT,CMAT,ATMA. After clearing cutoff you are eligible for further procedure of GDPI. application fees are 1500 hundred. There is personal interview round where final selection procedure is carried out. Admission process is very soft.

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Suprio Das
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Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

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I applied for CET as well as CMAT in which scored 93 and 80 respectively. To apply for this course you'll have to face GDPI and your past records matter as well i.e. profile. Application form is available on the college site itself and the form costs around 2000rs.

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Nishu saha
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Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022(Enrolled 2022)

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The admission process is pretty good. The ones who complete graduation in any field are eligible for this course. I find the application form on the college website and the college also provides a prospectus.

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VBS Scholarship 2024

Scholarship provided by the college.

Vivekananda Business School (VBS) always strives to honor students with brilliant academic records by providing them with scholarships. The scholarships are offered to toppers and minorities. Mentioned below are the VBS Mumbai Scholarship for Indian Students and the Vivekanand Business School Scholarships for International Students:

Vivekanand Business School Late Karmayogi Shri. Hashu Advani Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students with excellent scores in their graduation exams. A student who has scored brilliantly in graduation should submit the mark sheet and entrance exam scorecard to the concerned scholarship committee of VBS Mumbai. The students may have to fill-in the VBS Mumbai Scholarship form as well. Tabulated below are the details of the scholarship:

Scholarship Percentage Number of Students Eligible for the Scholarship
100% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 1 Student
75% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 1 Student
50% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 1 Student
25% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 3 Students
20% of 1st instalment Tuition Fee 5 Students

Vivekanand Business School VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan)

The VES Trust gives financial assistance to the needy VES students in the name of “SAMARTHAN” for further education. Interested students may apply by filling-in the VBS Mumbai Scholarship Form 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.

Vivekanand Business School Special Encouragement Scholarship

The Special Encouragement Scholarships are offered to female and physically-challenged toppers of Vivekanand Business School PGDM program. Given below are the details of the VBS Mumbai scholarship application:

  • Topper Female Student Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship is awarded to female students, who have secured high marks in their VBS Mumbai PGDM course. The selected student will receive an amount of Rs 25,000.​​
  • Topper Scholarship to PH – Physically Challenged Student: This scholarship provides financial assistance to differently-abled students based on their merit in the PGDM course of VBS Mumbai. The selected student will receive a reward amount of Rs 25,000.

Vivekanand Business School Minority Scholarship

Under this Vivekanand Business School Scholarship scheme, Rs 25,000 is awarded on a merit-basis and is subjected to government policies and rules. Candidates applying for this scholarship scheme must also comply with the requirements and eligibility criteria. This scholarship is for candidates belonging to minority categories like Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Sikhs, Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

Vivekanand Business School Student Exchange Program

The Student Exchange Program (SEP) enables students to understand the global business scene, and increase their competencies to survive and work in a globalized environment. As a part of SEP, a number of international scholarships are now available to VBS Mumbai students. Selected students get an opportunity to study at the international partner Business Schools and Universities, or become a part of research, joint research projects or exchange publications.

Since Vivekanand Business School 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. Moreover, several PGDM students of VBS Mumbai have received international scholarships too while studying a semester as part of SEP at University of Cartagena, Spain and University of Economics, Katowice, Poland.

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Mumbai - 400074
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