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The PGDM course of VBS has been ranked by various prominent ranking bodies over the years. In 2025, the school is ranked in the Mid-Day B-School survey, TOI B-School Survey, and IIRF B-School Ranking.

The ranking trend over the past three years based on the rankings provided by Times and Business Today is presented below:

Conclusion:

• Times Ranking - The institute has maintained a decent ranking with a slight fluctuation over the last three years.
• Business Today Ranking - The ranking shows an improving trend over the past three years.

Yes, Vivekanand Business School's PGDM course has bagged rankings from various ranking bodies. As per the official information, the latest rankings given to the institute are as follows:

• #3 Best in Maharashtra – Mid-Day B-School Survey 2025
• #7 by TOI B-School Survey 2025
• #13 in Maharashtra by IIRF B-School Ranking 2025
• #6 in Mumbai's Top Private B-Schools – Outlook ICare
• #6 among Mumbai's Premier MBA Institutes – MBAUniverse
• #7 in India's Leading B-Schools – GHRDC B-School Survey 2024
• #8 among Mumbai's Private PGDM Institutes – Times of India B-School Survey

Yes, VBS reserves seats for candidates belonging to two categories to ensure equality and diversity in each batch. The seat reservation policy followed at the institute is as follows:

• Seats reserved for Defense Personnel & their children: 9 seats
• Seats for Foreign Nationals under Supernumerary Quota: 27 seats (15% of total seats)

NOTE: The mentioned information is sourced from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

VBS has a total intake of 180 students the PGDM course. This inlcudes the seats available for the six PGDM specialisations offered at the institute. However, a minimum of 10 seats are required to be filled to start a new batch of any specialisation. As there is a limited number of seats, applicants have to undergo a profile-based selection process to secure a seat. The mentioned seat information is sourced from official sources. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, the PGDM fee at Vivekanand Business School (VBS) is payable in four instalments. Each instalment includes various fee components (except hostel fee). The total amount of PGDM fee payable over the entire course duration is INR 9.5 lakh. The following table presents the instalment plan to pay the total fee:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The selection criteria for PGDM admission at Vivekanand Business School is based on a unique profile-based selection process. It evaluates applicants on various parameters, such as academic performances, entrance exam scores, performance in personal interview and extracurricular activities. Importance is given to every aspect of the application. The weightage given to various selection parameters is as follows:

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The tuition fees for the M.Tech courses at R.V. College of Engineering range from INR 2 Lacs to INR 14 Lacs and the college offers several specialisations in Mtech course. Check out the table below carrying the names of M.Tech specialisation with its fee structure: 

The highest package offered during RVCE PG placements 2024 stood at INR 35 LPA. The key highlights of PG placements at RVCE over the past four years are presented below:

The M.Tech course at R.V. College of Engineering offers more than ten specialisations, each with a standard seat capacity of 18, except for two specialisations. Check out the name and the highest number of seats offered in M.Tech specialisation at R.V. College of Engineering below:

The names of the subjects included in the first semester of the M.Tech in Information Technology course at R.V. College of Engineering basically cover a wider spectrum of subjects, compared to those taught in the same specialisation during the BTech/ BE course. The bames of the subjects are as follows: 

• Linear Algebra and Probability Theory
• Advanced Algorithms and Applications
• Enterprise Application Development
• Full Stack Development Lab

Vivekanand Business School accepts the scores of various national/state-level entrance exams for admitting students to its PGDM course. The institute has specified the VBS PGDM cut-off required for admission through various accepted entrance exams. ATMA and MHCET scores are considered for shortlisting. A list of the same has been presented below:

• CAT: 75 Percentile 
• XAT: 70 Percentile 
• CMAT: 75 Percentile 
• MAT: 85 Percentile 

To get the entire curriculum of the R.V. College of Engineering M.Tech course, candidates must visit the official website of the college>go to the home pages>select the 'department' option from the drop-down menu> then select the Biotechnology Department> click on 'about the department' and scroll down>choose the Biotechnology curriculum. 

The IPMAT exam is indeed scored out of 360 marks. Based on your background and category, here are some guidelines for scoring to enhance your chances for IIM Ranchi:

Given that you belong to the ST category and have strong academic credentials (88% in both 10th and 12th grades), aiming for a score around 180-220 marks in the IPMAT should give you a strong chance at securing admission to IIM Ranchi.

VBS PGDM phase - 1 deadline is Mar 10, 2026. The application process is currently ongoing. Interested candidates must submit an application well in advance as there is a limited number of PGDM seats offered at the institute. They must also look out for the application deadlines of the accepted entrance exams. Candidates can contact the institute's admission office to learn about the tentative application deadline.

Yes, PGDM admissions are open at Vivekanand Business School. The institute is currently accepting applications for PGDM admissions for the academic year 2025-26. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to apply. Before applying, they must ensure they meet the preset eligibility criteira for VBS PGDM admission.