Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad

About College

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) is an autonomous business school founded in 1993 by the Vignana Jyothi Educational Society in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA and SAQS, with certification from AIU. VJIM Hyderabad offers 2-year full-time PGDM programs. Admission to VJIM is based on merit in MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT, followed by a personal interview. The application fee is INR 1,000 plus taxes, and the total fee for the PGDM program is INR 8,60,000.

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VJIM Hyderabad Highlights

Particulars	VJIM Hyderabad Highlights
Established	1993
Type	Private
Approved By	AICTE
Accreditation	NBA and SAQS
Certified By	AIU
Courses Offered	PGDM/ PGDM General
Exams Accepted	MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT
Application Fee	INR 1000 (Plus Taxes)
Official Website	https://vjim.edu.in/

Institute Highlights:

* 30+ Years of Academic Excellences

* 50+ Industry Interactions

* 75+ Corporates visit for Internships

* 100+ Companies for Final Placement

* 240 Student Intake Every Year

* 2900+ Alumni Network

* Continuous Industry Interactive & Integrative Teaching Methodology

* Culture of Innovation & Sprit of Research

* Global Perspective and Collaborations

* State of Art Infrastructure

* Business Conclaves

* Reputed Company Placements

* Experienced Faculty with Rich Industry & Academic Experiences

* Usage of POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) an Innovative Pedagogy

VJIM Rankings

The accolades and recognition bestowed upon Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management are outlined in the following rankings:

Outlook – ICARE Rankings India’s Best B-Schools 2023:

Top Private Institutions in Hyderabad: 2nd position
Top Private Institutions in South Zone: 12th position
Overall Top Private

VJIM Hyderabad Highlights

Particulars	VJIM Hyderabad Highlights
Established	1993
Type	Private
Approved By	AICTE
Accreditation	NBA and SAQS
Certified By	AIU
Courses Offered	PGDM/ PGDM General
Exams Accepted	MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT
Application Fee	INR 1000 (Plus Taxes)
Official Website	https://vjim.edu.in/

Institute Highlights:

* 30+ Years of Academic Excellences

* 50+ Industry Interactions

* 75+ Corporates visit for Internships

* 100+ Companies for Final Placement

* 240 Student Intake Every Year

* 2900+ Alumni Network

* Continuous Industry Interactive & Integrative Teaching Methodology

* Culture of Innovation & Sprit of Research

* Global Perspective and Collaborations

* State of Art Infrastructure

* Business Conclaves

* Reputed Company Placements

* Experienced Faculty with Rich Industry & Academic Experiences

* Usage of POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) an Innovative Pedagogy

VJIM Rankings

The accolades and recognition bestowed upon Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management are outlined in the following rankings:

Outlook – ICARE Rankings India’s Best B-Schools 2023:

Top Private Institutions in Hyderabad: 2nd position
Top Private Institutions in South Zone: 12th position
Overall Top Private Institutions: 34th position

Times B-School Survey 2022:

Top 20 South B-Schools: 8th position
Overall Top 100 Private Institutes: 22nd position
Overall Top 150 B-Schools: 33rd position

VJIM Hyderabad Courses

Program Offerings:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
- PGDM (General) with various specializations
Duration:
- 2 years
Eligibility Criteria:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from a UGC recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
Graduating students in 2024 are eligible with the submission of a study certificate from the college principal.
Final mark sheets must be submitted by December 31, 2024.
Applicants should have taken one or more of the following National Level Tests: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT.

The entrance test is followed by a personal interview round as part of the admission process.

VJIM Hyderabad Fees Details :

Programme Fee:

Registration Fees	Rs. 60,000/-
Instalment 1 - (1^st year)	Rs. 2,00,000/-
Instalment 2 - (1^st year)	Rs.2,00,000/-
Instalment 3 - (2^nd year)	Rs. 2,00,000/-
Instalment 4 - (2^nd year)	Rs. 2,00,000/-
TOTAL Program Fee	Rs. 8,60,000/-

Hostel Rent
1st Year	Rs. 1, 10,000
2nd Year	Rs. 1,10,000
Total	Rs. 2,30,000
Caution Deposit(Refundable)	Rs. 10,000

Entry Level Scholarships:

Score 75% to 79.9% – Rs. 25,000/-
Score 80% to 84.9% – Rs. 50,000/-
Score 85% to 89.9% – Rs. 75,000/-
Score Above 90% – Rs. 1,00,000/-

Note : Merit & Means Scholarships are available for economically backward students In addition to the above, VJIM also provides Merit Scholarships of up to 50% of fee in each trimester to meritorial students.

VJIM Hyderabad Admissions

To apply for admission to Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), candidates can register either online or offline. For online registration, visit the official VJIM website. Application forms can also be obtained in person from the university campus.

How to Apply for Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Admission 2024

Here are the steps to apply for VJIM Admission 2024:

Visit the official website of VJIM Hyderabad.
Register yourself.
Verify your email.
Fill out the application form with the relevant details.
Pay the application fee of INR 1,000.
Click on “Submit”.

Candidates can also obtain the application form in person at the VJIM campus. The completed application form, along with all qualification mark sheets, test results, and a bank draft (DD) for INR 1,000 made payable to VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (Hyderabad), should be sent in person or by mail. Alternatively, applicants may pay in cash if submitting the completed form in person.

Note: The selection criteria will be based on the Composite Score as per AICTE norms. Shortlisted candidates will be notified to appear for a personal interview via SMS, email, or phone.

Composite Score Analysis
10th Class	5%
12th Class	10%
Degree	15%
Personal Interview and Communication Round	30%
Test	35%
Diversity	5%
Total	100%

VJIM Hyderabad Placements 2024

During the 2024 Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management placements, the highest domestic package offered was INR 14.86 LPA, while the highest international package reached INR 34 LPA. The average package for 2024 stood at INR 8.3 LPA, with a placement rate of 51%.

Previously, during the placements for the Class of 2023, the highest package offered was INR 8.9 LPA, and the average package was INR 6.2 LPA, with an 80% placement rate. Notable recruiters in 2023 included Wipro, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, and Deloitte.

VJIM Hyderabad Placement 2024 Highlights

The key highlights of Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management placements 2024 are presented below:

	2024*	2023	2022	2021	2020
Placement %	71*	80	90	99	95
Highest Salary(Per Annum)	34 lac International 14.86 lac Domestic	8.9 lac	8.6 lac	8 lac	8 lac
Average Salary(Per Annum)	8.3 lac	6.2 lac	6 lac	5.1 lac	5.2 lac

*Current Academic Year placement is in progress.

VJIM Hyderabad Top Recruiters

The table provided below illustrates the key recruiters at VJIM Hyderabad:

VJIM Hyderabad Top Recruiters
ITC	Deloitte	Axis Bank
Factset Systems	Amazon	South Indian Bank
Thomson Reuters	KPMG	Coca Cola
Arcesium	Marico	PepsiCo
Decathlon	Nestle	Tech Mahindra
Tata Capital	Heritage Foods	Cognizant

VJIM Hyderabad Cutoff 2024

The table below displays the expected VJIM Hyderabad Cutoff for 2024:

Exam	Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
CAT	65
XAT	60
CMAT	75
ATMA	80
MAT	70
GMAT	60

VJIM Hyderabad Scholarships 2024

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad offers scholarships to deserving candidates on the basis of their merit. VJIM provides a scholarship at entry-level, candidates scored 75% or above marks in their last qualifying exams are awarded these scholarships. The table below represents complete information about the scholarship.

Scholarship	Minimum required marks
INR 1,00,000	Score Above 90%
INR 75,000	Score 85% to 89.9%
INR 50,000	Score 80% to 84.9%
INR 25,000	Score 75% to 79.9%

Furthermore, Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management offers Merit Scholarships, awarding up to 50% of the fee each trimester to the four highest-achieving students.

VJIM Hyderabad Facilities

Amphitheater

The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad has a unique open-air amphitheater in green surroundings spread across all directions. It provides an enriching learning experience to the students in a natural, green environment. The seating layout is learning-friendly and comfortable. It is used for academic outdoor activities and by students for peer interactions and discussions.

Auditorium

The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad has a state of art auditorium fully furnished and air-conditioned, it is equipped with a modern LCD projector and audio system. It is used as a venue for national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and events.

Class Rooms

All classrooms are fully ICT-enabled to support and encourage the learning atmosphere. All the classrooms are laid out as galleries equipped with workstations, revolving chairs, green boards, whiteboards, pin-up boards for notifications, wall cupboards, wall clocks, air conditioners, and fans. An adequate number of plug points is provided for laptop charging for all students.

All classrooms are connected through Wi-Fi for internet access on a 24/7 basis. LCD projectors, wide screens, audio-video systems, collar mikes, hand mikes, cordless mikes are provided for effective classroom teaching using Audio Video equipment.

IT & Communication Hub

IT Hub

The IT infrastructure at Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad is well equipped to meet the needs of management students. The IT policy of VJIM says ―To provide IT facilities, ensure network security, manage access to social networks, monitor and manage software assets, manage risk and take care of overall maintenance by engaging technicians for annual service and as and when the need arises.

System Software Available

Windows Server 2012
Linux server
Windows 10 Professional
Windows 8 Professional

Application Software Available

Campus Automation Software (Academia)
Office 365
MS Office 2013 Professional suite
MS Project 2013 Professional
Tally 9.0 Network Edition
MS Visio Premium 2013
Systat 12.0
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Microsoft Dynamics
Share Point
TABLEAU
R – Statistical package
English language software (Power Lingo)

System configuration in the Lab

Dell Desktops (Core i3 7th Gen, 4 GB Ram, 1 TB HDD)

Communication Hub

The Multimedia Communication Skills Lab is a highly interactive learning tool with a focus on the language requirements of the students in today‘s competitive world. Along with the practice in English, a phonetics facility has been created for activities such as Role Play, Group Discussions, Mock Interviews, and other confidence-enhancing activities. The staff of Computer Lab capture the activities of the students on video and play them back with the purpose of evaluating and guiding the students to achieve professionally acceptable communication.

VJIM has a well-equipped Language Lab to enable the students to improve their Business communication skills. In addition, with English as the primary language of communication, the students can also learn other popular languages like German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic on a self-learning mode with the help of Lingo Fx25 software. The learning component included in the packages are,

Oral Presentations
JAMs
Mock-Interviews
Mock GDs etc.

Library

The library has 15000+ books and is open from 8.00 A.M- 8.00 P.M six days a week. Digital library facility is also an added feature of the library. The experienced staff is always ready to assist the faculty and the students to quench their thirst for knowledge.

Hostel

Living on VJIM Hyderabad campus is one of the key contributors to an intensive and effective learning experience. Staying in the hostel helps develop group dynamics among the students and teaches them to adapt to different socio-cultural environments.

VJIM has a well-designed state-of-the-art hostel both for boys and girls within 1 Km radius of the institute. The rooms are well furnished with basic amenities. The facilities provided in the hostel give the students a homely atmosphere that strengthens the sense of belonging. The common living area facilitates team-based work beyond classroom learning fostering camaraderie.

Technology never stops evolving at VJIM ―Being connected and not wired is the new theme. The hostel is wi-fi enabled and provides internet access through a 20 MBPS leased line. The VJIM Hyderabad campus-wide network is based on 1000 MBPS Ethernet technology. Students can access the internet from any part of the campus and hostel. Separate recreational facilities are provided to the students like a cricket pitch, badminton court, gym yoga facilities, etc. on the hostel premises. A doctor is available on call, a transport facility is provided to commute to and fro from hostel to campus, and an outing is provided biweekly on weekdays and on every Sunday.

Canteen

The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad is equipped with a spacious canteen well organised and nutritious breakfast, lunch, and tea are provided with a mix of delicious North and South Indian cuisine. Utmost care is taken to maintain high standards of nutrition and hygiene. A variety of refreshments and snacks can also be purchased from the cafeteria. An ample seating facility is available for the students and faculty and charging points are provided for students to work with their laptops during their free time other than lunchtime. The menu is planned by the student committee.

VJIM Hostel For Male & Female - Fee ₹1.10 l

Hostel Fee: Rs. 1,10,000 per year and Rs. 10,000 Caution deposit (Refundable)

Hostel Rent
1st Year	Rs. 1, 10,000
2nd Year	Rs. 1,10,000
Total	Rs. 2,30,000
Caution Deposit(Refundable)	Rs. 10,000

Sports and Gymnasium

The sports facilities provided at VJIM are one of the best in the country with a sprawling sports ground, facilities for different games including international standard tennis courts, basketball courts, football ground, squash, billiards, TT, and other indoor games.

Institute organises an annual inter-college sports fest “KRITANSH” where students from various B-Schools participate.

VJIM supports its students to participate in several other inter-college competitions held in other B-Schools.

VJIM Hyderabad Faculty

Name: Dr. Padmaja Nalluri

Educational Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Designation: Associate Professor

Name: Dr.R.Srinivasa Rao

Designation: Asst.Professor
Educational Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Name: Dr.Akhter Mohiuddin Rather

Educational Qualification: MCA, Ph.D.
Designation: Associate Professor

Name: Mr. Yugandhar Chodagam

Designation: Associate Professor
Educational Qualification: MBA

VJIM Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Where can I acquire the prospectus and application form?

A. The prospectus, handbook, or e-brochure of information for Admissions can be downloaded from the website (www.vjim.edu.in). They are also available at all the PI centers on the scheduled dates and at VJIM, Hyderabad. Upon request, the prospectus can be sent to the candidate by post after the payment of the application fee.

Q. Does VJIM base the selection solely on cut-off scores in CAT/XAT/GMAT for the second stage (PI)?

A. Yes, for Admissions 2024, students will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview based on their Entrance Exam Scores. Final selection involves consideration of academic records, CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT scores, professional qualifications, work experience, diversity, and performance in the personal interview.

Q. Does VJIM facilitate educational loans for students?

A. All banks in India readily grant educational loans to students based on our offer letters. Selected students can directly approach any of the Nationalised/Private Sector Banks for an educational loan. HDFC Credila is associated with VJIM for providing educational loans.

Q. Is a Personal Interview part of the admission criteria?

A. As part of the admission process, all candidates will undergo an interview.

Q. Does VJIM guarantee placements? What can graduates of PGDM expect in terms of placements?

A. No, VJIM does not guarantee placements. However, the Training and Placements Office makes every effort to assist students in finding and securing ideal career opportunities.