VJIM offers a two-year full-time PGDM programme with MBA equivalence certified by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi (AIU). The institution selects skilled students to train them for the corporate world. Their meticulous selection process enables them to create a talented pool of individuals who strive for excellence. VJIM has received numerous accreditations from respected organizations such as the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS). This is complemented by VJIM’s consistent effort to push students to gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience in their field of choice. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you apply to VJIM-
Procedure
- Counselling- The first step in the process is counseling, where students interact with the college to gain a proper perspective of what the institute expects from the students in both academic as well as non-academic arenas. They also discuss the structure of the PGDM program and clarify any doubts regarding the B-school, the program offerings and future prospects.
- Application- After counseling, A student can fill out the application form and submit it. Students can visit vjim.edu.in and fill out the application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button and following the instructions.
- While filling in the form, the students will be asked to upload a scanned copy of their documents, so it is a good idea to keep all the supporting documents handy. Usually, the documents that are required include a passport size photograph as well as marksheets of the qualification stated along with the test scores. After filling out the form and uploading the required documents, students will be able to submit their application form.
- During the filling out of the form, students should remember that they will be redirected to the payment window where they will be required to pay Rs. 1000/- for processing their application form.
- Personal Interview- Once the form is submitted, the students go through the first round of selection, where candidates are shortlisted based upon their application.
- The short-listed candidates are called for the next round- Personal Interviews.
- Selection- The candidates who clear the Personal Interview are selected, and the selection criteria are based on the Composite Score as per AICTE Norms. The students are not only expected to clear the test but also have a great blend of exemplary application and a stellar personal interview.
- Offer Letter- The students who are selected receive an offer of admission through both email as well as post.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for VJIM are as follows-
- Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university.
- Bachelor’s marks should be a minimum of 50% for the general category and 45% for SC/ST.
- Have a test score of CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT.
Score weightage for the candidates:
Criteria |
Weightage |
10th result |
3% |
12th result |
2% |
Bachelor’s degree |
5% |
PI and communication round |
25% |
National Level Test |
60% |
Diversity |
5% |
Fee and scholarship
After getting the offer, the students will need to submit the admission fee within the installment date. The total admission fee is around 7,60,000. Here is the fee breakdown:
Fee breakdown |
Amount |
Admission Fee |
Rs. 60,000 |
1st Installment |
Rs. 1,75,000 |
2nd Installment |
Rs. 1,50,000 |
3rd Installment |
Rs. 1,50,000 |
4th Installment |
Rs. 2,00,000 |
The students are also required to submit Rs. 10,000 as a caution deposit which is refundable.
The hostel fee is Rs. 1,10,000 a year, and it also requires students to submit Rs. 10,000 as a caution deposit which is refundable. (Note: Staying in the VJIM Hostel is not mandatory.)
Students are also given scholarships at the entry-level based on their scores- Students scoring 75% and above in the VJIM Scholarship Test will be eligible for a scholarship. The scholarship amount starts from 25,000 and goes up to 1,00,000. Furthermore, VJIM also provides a Merit Scholarship of up to 50% of the fee in each trimester to the top 4 students.
Conclusion
Save this comprehensive guide for the future, and make sure you follow the steps carefully while applying. In case of any discrepancies, you can reach out to the college via their email address- admissions@vjim.edu.in