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JAGSoM looks at innovation potential, solution orientation and value fit of the candidates, besides their consistent academic performance and work experience for admission into its PGDM/MBA program. All short- listed candidates for the two-year full-time PGDM/MBA programme at JAGSoM are required to appear for the selection process, which comprises the following components :

The ASP across programs comprises the following steps, except that the PGDM

General applicants are not required to appear for JAGMAT:

  • JAGSoM Management Apptitude Test (JAGMAT)
  • Psychometric Test and Profiling (PTP)

Step 1

  • Admission Selection Process (ASP) Registration

Step 2

  • Personal Interview (PI) by a three-member panel Interaction with Program Chair (if required)

Details of Step 1 – JAGMAT and PTP:

b.1. For programs other than PGDM General, shortlisted candidates who have not taken any of the entrance exams mentioned in the eligibility criteria, receive a notification to appear for JAGSoM Management Aptitude Test (JAGMAT).

  • JAGMAT is an online proctored Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted on a weekly frequency by JAGSoM.
  • JAGMAT comprises of 3 sections, which are English Language Proficiency (ELP), Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Logical Reasoning (LR). Each section will be of 25 marks summing to 75 marks. There will not be any negative marking. Duration of the test will be 90 minutes.
  • A candidate can take a maximum of two attempts at JAGMAT and the best score among the two shall be considered.

b.2. All shortlisted candidates receive an email notification containing a link to take the JAGSoM prescribed Psychometric Test.

b.2.1. A psychometric test is an activity or assessment that is conducted with the purpose of examining individual strengths, weaknesses, inclination and ability that may impact a candidate’s suitability for a domain of study or a career path.

b.2.2. The JAGSoM prescribed Psychometric Test assesses the candidate's skills and competencies from business education suitability perspective and provides the results in the form of a Psychometric Profile, based on which the suitability of a candidate to a particular program of business studies may be indicated.

c) Details of Step 2 – ASP Registration:

c.1. After having appeared for JAGMAT and/or taken the Psychometric Test, the candidates receive a notification for confirming a slot for the Admission Selection Process (ASP) for the program/s they have applied to. The ASP slots across multiple Indian cities are published in advance to choose from.

c.2. Applicants are required to confirm their ASP slot within the provided timeline, after which they receive an ASP slot confirmation on their registered email id along with the ASP details.

c.3. Candidates after having received an ASP slot confirmation email, are required to report for the ASP 15 minutes prior to their confirmed slots as communicated in the ASP slot confirmation email.

d) Details of Step 3 – Personal Interview (PI):

d.1. Each candidate must appear for a Personal Interview for assessing the Value Fit of the candidate with the institute.

d.2. The panel for the PI shall comprise one faculty member, one Industry professional/one alumnus/na. The duration of PI per candidate is around 15-30 minutes.

d.3. After the PI with the panel and if selected, an interaction with the Programme Chairperson will be required, d This interaction will could be face to face or online and will be held on the day of the ASP.

JAGSOM Admission Process

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) Bangalore offers admissions for various specialisations at the PG diploma level. JAGSoM admission can be done online or offline. Students need to fulfil the JAGSoM Bangalore eligibility criteria for admissions. JAGSoM admissions will be given based on previous academics and entrance test marks. 

JAGSoM admissions can be done by submitting the application form, verifying the documents, and paying the fees. JAGSoM eligibility criteria is passing a bachelor's degree with the required marks and valid scores in appropriate entrance examinations, such as CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA or JAGMAT for JAGSoM admissions.

Also Read: JAGSoM Placement

JAGSoM Registration Process 2025

  • The eligible candidate has to apply for the desired programme by visiting the official website. 
  • The aspirant has to fill out the JAGSoM application form with the required details. 
  • The applicant has to submit documents required for JAGSoM admissions.
  • Candidates need to pay the JAGSoM application fee of Rs. 1,000.
  • Submit and download the JAGSoM application for future reference.

Also Read: JAGSoM Courses

JAGSoM Admissions 2025

The institute offers the postgraduate level course in speclaisations like which is Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The duration of the programmes available at JAGSoM is 2 years. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for JAGSoM PGDM admissions. The eligibility criteria is passing a bachelor's degree with the required marks and getting a valid score in the required entrance exam. Check the JAGSoM Bangalore PGDM admisison details mentioned below.

JAGSoM PGDM Course and Eligibility Criteria

CoursesSeat Intake
Eligibility Criteria
PGDM180Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks
+
Valid marks in CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA or JAGMAT
Executive PGDM-Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% (in class 12th too)

+
Must have a minimum of 1 year of work experience at the time of joining
PGDM for SMEs30Graduation with a minimum 50% marks
(PGDM) in Quantitative Finance20Bachelor’s degree

JAGSoM PGDM Admission Process 2025

  • The eligible candidate has to apply and should fill out the application form from the official website. 
  • The shortlisted candidate has to appear for the CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA or JAGMAT examination.
  • The candidate has to appear for an aptitude test, group exercise, and personal interview 1 and personal interview 2. 
  • The JAGSoM admissions will be based on the performance in JAGMAT examinations.
  • The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the seat allotment.
  • The selected candidate should submit the required documents.
  • To complete the JAGSoM admission procedure, the final selected candidate should pay the course fees to freeze the seat.

JAGSoM PG Admission Process 2025

  • Candidates must first fulfill all the JAGSoM PG eligibility requirements of the desired course.

  • Selection is based on the marks achieved in their most recent academic performance. 

  • Once this evaluation is complete, a merit list will be published, detailing those who have been shortlisted. 

  • The candidates whose names appear on this list will then be required to have their documents verified. 

  • To finalise their admission, they must also pay the JAGSoM PG fee.

Also Read: JAGSoM Cutoffs

JAGSoM Bangalore Admissions Documents Required 2025

  • 10th and 12th marks sheet
  • Graduation marks sheet
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Identification card
  • Pass Port Size Photos
  • Migration/Transfer certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Note: The candidates should bring the above documents for JAGSoM Bangalore admission process

JAGSOM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to the Executive PGDM programme?

To enrol in the Executive PGDM course a candidate must have a bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks and work experience as well.

2: Is it mandatory to appear for the national level entrance exam for admission in IFIM Business School?

Yes, in order to take admission in courses offered by JAGSOM Bangalore it is mandatory for candidates to have a valid score in national level entrance exams.

3: Does the institute conduct its own entrance exam?

Yes, the college has its own entrance exam known as JAGSOM Aptitude Test.

Student Reviews for JAGSOM

College Infrastructure: 4.3/5
Academics: 4.4/5
Placements: 4/5
Value for Money: 3.4/5
Campus Life: 4.2/5

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Recent syllabuses which includes current market studies and rigours case studies which help to understand any kind of real life scenarios in a better way. Also enhances students to engage more on practical examples.

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Our college blends academic excellence with industry exposure. Specialized career tracks in areas like fintech, martech and analytics offer a learning tailored to your needs. JAGSoM AACSB accreditation highlights its commitment to high standards.

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world class faculties and very supportive. Mostly are from big colleges like IIMS and others who are well qualified and very talented. The curriculum is very well systematic and structured for overall development.

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IFIM School of Management offers a two-year, full-time MBA programme at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to the programme must appear for the IFIM Scholastic Aptitude Test (ISAT)/ CAT / XAT/ MAT / GMAT followed by the Interview process.

The annual course fees charged by the college for the MBA programme is Rs. 5,00,000. Apart from this, candidates must also pay the hostel fees, security deposit, Student Council Fund, IFIM Alumni Association Fund, University Registration, Examination, Convocation Fees, etc. IFIM School of Management provides the need-cum-merit based financial aid to students.

IFIM College provides good placement opportunities to its students. The Centre for Continuous Employability assists students with career counselling, placements and internships. According to the 2022-2023 placement data, 57 students from the MBA programme got placed with the average CTC of Rs. 5.3 LPA. The highest and the lowest CTC offered were Rs. 9 LPA and Rs. 4.5 LPA respectively. Some of the major recruiters were EY, Oracle, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, TCS, etc.

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IIM Bangalore is one the top 3 colleges in India. You can only get admissions in IIM Bangalore after qualifying CAT which is a national level exam.

99percentile and above are the scores which can make you eligible for their further round of selection procedures.

Hello Applicant

Firstly let us individually analyze both the courses and the institutes,

Jagdish Sheth School of Management(JAGSOM), formerly known as IFIM Business School has invited candidates to apply for PGDM admissions for the academic year 2021-23. The institute offers a number of flagship courses. For admission into the PGDM programme at JAGSOM, candidates must have appeared in any national level entrance test such as CAT, XAT or GMAT. The institute also requires a minimum of two to three years’ work experience for admission into some specific post graduate specializations.

As per the course outcome PGDM is indeed a renowned course to pursue, the faculties are experienced, the infrastructure is sophisticated, the average salary offered during placements is nearly 4-7 LPA.

The selection process is such that

  • Candidates will have to qualify any of the national entrance exam- CAT /XAT or GMAT

  • Final selection is based on group discussion, personal interview, academic record and work experience

  • Candidates with prior relevant work experience will additional advantage in the final selection process

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Two-year, full-time — Affiliated to Bangalore University and Approved by AICTE

The Master of Business Administration program is an internationally accepted masters level degree that imparts a strong theoretical foundation in business concepts. Besides imparting managerial knowledge, it provides practical opportunities via internships, group assignments and individual projects to test what students learn in the class by building core skills in the areas of management and leadership.  MBA from IFIM is a decent career choice, better than PGDM as per career prospects, and you can a good package of 5-8 LPA.

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