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      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Labhanshi Kaim

      Updated on Apr 24 2026, 12:20 PM IST

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Admission Process

      Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral courses. VGSOM admissions are done based on their performance in the entrance exam and the institute-conducted interview. 

      • VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admissions are provided to students for MBA, Executive MBA, PGD in Business Analytics and PhD Management. 
      • Candidates aiming for admission to VGSOM are required to clear the CAT/GMAT/Written Test + Interview. 
      • The IIT Kharagpur MBA seat intake at Vinod Gupta School of Management is 206.
      • The CAT 2026 exam date is expected to be around November 29, 2026.

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission is done online or offline. VGSOM offers a Master of Business Administration programme at the postgraduate level. To initiate the VGSOM admissions procedure, applicants are required to register via the admissions portal on the institution's official website. The fees at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur range from Rs 6 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs.

      Following registration, candidates must accurately complete the application form, ensuring all details are correct. Submission of a self-attested copy of the necessary documents alongside the application form is mandatory. Finally, to finalise the VGSOM IIT Kharagpur registration process, candidates are to remit the VGSOM admission fee.

      How to get Admission in Vinod Gupta School of Management?

      VGSOM IIT admissions are based on candidates' scores in the CAT/GMAT entrance examination. Mentioned below are the names of the entrance examinations accepted for the VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admissions 2026.

      Entrance Exams Accepted for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Admissions 2026

      CoursesEntrance Examinations Accepted
      PG ProgrammesCAT/GMAT/Written Test + Interview
      PhD ProgrammesWritten Test conducted by the Institute + Interview

      How to Apply for VGSOM Admission 2026?

      Candidates need to follow the VGSOM IIT Kharagpur application process before taking admission to VGSOM IIT Kharagpur.

      Also Read: VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Courses

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Registration Process 2026

      • Interested candidates should visit the official website of VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur and register for it.
      • The applicant must fill out the VGSOM admission form with the required details. 
      • Should scan and upload the documents during the application procedure.
      • The applicant should pay the VGSOM admission fees along with the submission of the application form.

      VGSOM Admission 2026 for PG Programmes

      The VGSOM IIT Kharagpur offers a two-year full-time Master of Business Administration programme with various specialisations and an Executive MBA programme. Students interested in applying for VGSOM admissions can read further details below. 

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur PG Courses Admission Criteria

      CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

      MBA

      140

      60% marks in their bachelor's degree

      +

      CAT/GMAT

      Executive MBA

      -

      Bachelor's degree with 60% marks

      PGD in Business Analytics

      -

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Process 2026

      • Candidates applying for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admissions should meet the eligibility criteria of the MBA programme. 
      • The eligible candidates are required to appear for the CAT/GMAT entrance exam and meet the IIT Kharagpur MBA cutoff 2025.
      • Candidates who meet the VGSOM admission cutoff 2025 based on CAT/GMAT entrance exam scores can proceed with the personal interview process.
      • VGSOM IIT Kharagpur CAT/GMAT cutoff 2025 differs based on the category to which the candidate belongs. 
      • The shortlisting of the candidates is based on CAT/GMAT scores, personal interviews, previous academic records (application rating) and work experience, if any.
      • The selected candidates can confirm their admission after payment of the VGSOM admission fees.

      Also Read: VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Cutoff

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Admission Process 2026 for Executive MBA and PGDBA

      • The candidates must fill out the VGSOM admission form for the Executive MBA programme and PGDBA.
      • The eligible candidates should appear for the entrance examination and should obtain a valid score.
      • The shortlisted candidate should attend the next round, which is a personal interview.
      • The candidates will be shortlisted based on the performance of their entrance exam as well as their personal interview.
      • The shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email or SMS to a registered mobile number.
      • The selected candidate must pay the VGSOM admission fees along with the submission of documents.

      VGSOM Admission 2026 for PhD Programmes

      Interested candidates must meet VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission eligibility criteria to get admission for the desired course. The VGSoM offers a 6-year full-time programme. 

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur PhD Selection Criteria

      CoursesEligibility Criteria

      PhD Management

      Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks

      VGSOM IIT Kharagpur PhD Admission Process 2026

      • Interested students should fill out the VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission form.
      • The candidate must attend the written examination, which is conducted by the school.
      • Eligible candidates will be called for the next round, which is a personal interview.
      • VGSOM admissions will be based on their performance in the entrance exam, personal interview, previous academic performance, and three years of work experience.
      • The shortlisted candidates will be informed.
      • The selected candidate must pay the VGSOM admission fees along with the submission of documents.

      Read More: VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Placements

      Documents Required for VGSOM Admissions 2026

      • Student’s qualifying examination marks sheet.
      • Entrance examination scorecard.
      • Any identification card.
      • Passport-size photos.
      • Transfer certificate.

      Note: SC/ST/PwD category candidates will get 5% relaxation in the eligibility criteria, and VGSOM IIT Kharagpur admission to reserved category students will be done as per the Government of India rules.

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      Frequently Asked Questions
      Q: Who is eligible to apply for VGSoM IIT Kharagpur MBA course?
      A:

      Students who have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PWD) in bachelor’s degree (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10.0 scale) in engineering, technology, pharmacy medicine or equivalent and a valid score in CAT are eligible to apply for the MBA course.

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      Student Reviews for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur

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      4.4
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      Total Reviews

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      Infrastructure

      4.2

      Placements

      4.3

      Campus Life

      4.6

      Academics

      4

      Value for Money

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      Great colllege to be part of

      V
      Vivek Agarwal Posted on 29 Nov'24
      MBA - Batch of 2026-01-01
      5

      Academics

      little analytics focus and you will find it difficult and its 4 semesters only and if u wanna grow faster in study and what to say, statistics and mathematics driver pedology you can say in the end ..

      College Infra

      it's a great college, campus is awesome and you will love the vibe and the atmosphere and will enjoy the place hence be the part of it and love and enjoy the great place. IIT kgp is open to all students there

      Campus Life

      Department is small, but iit kgp campus is awesome

      Placements

      Good placements. Try to be in top or u might regret in the end if u lose out opportunities. Here day 1 day 2 does not happen and it's an opportunity-based house, which is cool. placement is good in the end

      Value For Money

      100% ROI
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      I have a good experience of my MBA journey so far.

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      TULSA PUJHARI Posted on 29 Nov'24
      MBA - Batch of 2026-01-01
      4.4

      Academics

      I am in my first year of the MBA two years full time course. The course comes under General Management. The curriculum is good and engaging. The MBA course in general little hectic, we need to manage our course and extra curricular activities. We are learning about time management along with the classroom teaching.

      College Infra

      All the facilities are available with better infrastructure. Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM)is the first Business school in IIT system. Mr. Vinod Gupta( Alma Mater of IIT Kharagpur) is the founder of the VGSOM. Classrooms and laboratories are well maintained. Facilities like wifi connection, AC rooms, Library, computer lab, cafe, rest rooms, etc are available.

      Placements

      I am in my first year, so don't have experience of final placement. Previous placement was 100% with average of quite good rate of return. The fees are also good as compared to other B. School. The placement committee work hard for the students. I have a good experience.
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      Best Faculty..they will help to migrate to a Real Life Mgr

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      Biswarup Ghosh Posted on 24 May'17
      MBA - Batch of 1995-01-01
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      Can i get admission as i have done Diploma Engineering so my B.E. in Automobile Engineering is lasted for 3 Years? and IIT Kharagpur mention eligible criteria minimum 4 years degree required.

      Hello aspirant

      Whether You will  get a automobike seat in iit Kharagpur or not depends upon cut off of the college  .

      If you are from general category you need to score minimum 65% marks in diploma

      Eligibility for the course

      The candidate must have passed class xii with minimum

      M
      10 Jan'24
      Can a bachleor of commerce accounts honours student apply in this college for M. b. a?
      Hello.
      Admission in MBA in Vinod Gupta school of management IIT Kharagpur is done on the basis of cat score if you are a BCOM  candidate then you too can apply for this , for that firstly you need to have a shined percentile in CAT, and your overall admission
      Iim kashipur vs vgsom what should i choose for my MBA?? NO INCLINATION TOWARDS ANY PARTICULAR SPECIALIZATION please suggest

      Hello Suny!

      IIM KASHIPUR has been ranked 24 while VGSOM IIT Kharagpur has been ranked 26.

      For IIM Kashipur these are the followimg details:

      • Course Fees-10.29 Lakh
      • Cutoff- CAT : Percentile 95 Out of 100
      • Highest Package-21.78 Lakh

      For vgsom IIT kharagpur these are the following details:

      • Course Fees-7.18
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