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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. 
  • The CAT/GMAT/Written Test + Interview is required for VGSOM admissions.
  • 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 Seat Intake and Eligibility 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 and Eligibility 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.

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is eligible to apply for VGSoM IIT Kharagpur MBA course?

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.

2: Can I get direct admission to VGSoM IIT Kharagpur?

Direct admission to VGSoM IIT Kharagpur is not typically allowed for the MBA or Ph.D. programs. Admission is based on a competitive selection process that includes entrance exams (like CAT for MBA or written tests for Ph.D.), followed by interviews and other criteria.

3: What is the admission process of Ph.D course?

The admission process for the Ph.D. course at VGSoM IIT Kharagpur includes an online application, followed by a written test and an interview. Candidates are selected based on their academic performance, research proposal, relevant experience, and interview performance.

4: What is the seat intake of M.B.A course?

The MBA program at VGSoM IIT Kharagpur typically has an intake of around 140 students. The exact number may vary slightly each year based on various factors such as institutional guidelines and infrastructure.

5: What is the eligibility criteria of PGD in Business Analytics?

The eligibility criteria of PGD in Business Analytics is that the students should have at least 60% marks in graduate/post graduate degree.

6: Does VGSoM IIT Kharagpur accept CAT score?

Yes, VGSoM IIT Kharagpur accepts CAT (Common Admission Test) scores for admission to its MBA program. The CAT score is used as one of the key criteria for shortlisting candidates for further selection rounds, including group discussions and personal interviews.

Student Reviews for VGSOM IIT Kharagpur

College Infrastructure: 4.2/5
Academics: 4/5
Placements: 4.3/5
Value for Money: 3.2/5
Campus Life: 4.6/5

Great colllege to be part of

Verified Review

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 ..

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

Verified Review

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.

Best Faculty..they will help to migrate to a Real Life Mgr

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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

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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