Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) - Overview
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About Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM)
Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), Bangalore is a private, AACSB-accredited management institute originally founded in 1995 as IFIM Business School and renamed in 2020 to honour Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Jagdish N. Sheth of Emory University's Goizueta Business School, who serves as Chairman Emeritus. It operates under the Centre for Developmental Education (CDE) with a flagship Electronic City campus in Bengaluru and a second campus in Greater Mumbai run in partnership with Vijaybhoomi University.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Jagdish Sheth School of Management, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) Courses
8 CoursesPGDM General
Graduate (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories); final-year students may also apply. Valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT (minimum ~60 percentile for shortlisting to the Admission Selection Process); PGDM General applicants are generally exempt from JAGMAT.
PGDM Specialised Masters (Marketing / Finance / Business Analytics)
Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score, followed by JAGSoM's Admission Selection Process.
PGDM Executive
Designed for working professionals with relevant work experience; delivered via on-campus weekend sessions or Learn-From-Home (LFH) online mode.
PGDM for SMEs
Aimed at candidates oriented toward family-business/SME management and entrepreneurship; general PGDM eligibility (graduate with 50% marks) applies.
PGDM Quant Finance Program
General PGDM eligibility (graduate, 50% marks) with an aptitude for quantitative/finance roles; entrance via CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/JAGMAT.
MBA (Greater Mumbai Campus)
Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% reserved categories); valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score.
International BBA (Greater Mumbai Campus)
Class 12 pass in any stream; specific entrance/eligibility criteria not fully confirmed from indexed official pages.
Dual Degree Masters (International Pathway)
General PGDM/MBA eligibility (graduate, 50% marks, valid entrance score); additional requirements set by the partner international university apply for the second year abroad.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
PGDM General 1 specialization | ₹ 16L - 17.50L | Graduate (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories); final-year students may also apply. Valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT (minimum ~60 percentile for shortlisting to the Admission Selection Process); PGDM General applicants are generally exempt from JAGMAT. |
PGDM Specialised Masters (Marketing / Finance / Business Analytics) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 14L | Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score, followed by JAGSoM's Admission Selection Process. |
PGDM Executive 1 specialization | ₹ 2.25L - 4.50L | Designed for working professionals with relevant work experience; delivered via on-campus weekend sessions or Learn-From-Home (LFH) online mode. |
PGDM for SMEs 1 specialization | ₹ 3L - 6L | Aimed at candidates oriented toward family-business/SME management and entrepreneurship; general PGDM eligibility (graduate with 50% marks) applies. |
PGDM Quant Finance Program 1 specialization | ₹ 5L | General PGDM eligibility (graduate, 50% marks) with an aptitude for quantitative/finance roles; entrance via CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/JAGMAT. |
MBA (Greater Mumbai Campus) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 12L | Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% reserved categories); valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score. |
International BBA (Greater Mumbai Campus) 1 specialization | ₹ 4L - 12L | Class 12 pass in any stream; specific entrance/eligibility criteria not fully confirmed from indexed official pages. |
Dual Degree Masters (International Pathway) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 4.50Cr | General PGDM/MBA eligibility (graduate, 50% marks, valid entrance score); additional requirements set by the partner international university apply for the second year abroad. |
Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / MAT / NMAT, plus JAGMAT (JAGSoM's own in-house Management Aptitude Test) for most specialised PGDM tracks
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5 RecruitersAll four JAGSoM PGDM/MBA specialisations (Marketing, Finance, Analytics & Digital Business, HR) ranked - per official site, the only Indian B-school with every specialisation QS-ranked. Latest confirmed band breakdown (QS Masters 2023/24): Marketing 101+, Analytics & Digital Business 101+, Finance 151+ globally.
QS Business Masters Rankings 2026
#13 among private B-schools in India; #26 overall in India; #2 in Bangalore (after IIM Bangalore); #10 for Future Orientation; #14 for Learning Experience
BT-MDRA (Business Today) 2023
#2 B-School in Bangalore; #7 for Learning Experience; #9 for Future Orientation (national rankings, exact agency/year not specified on the banner)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
QS Business Masters Rankings 2026 | All four JAGSoM PGDM/MBA specialisations (Marketing, Finance, Analytics & Digital Business, HR) ranked - per official site, the only Indian B-school with every specialisation QS-ranked. Latest confirmed band breakdown (QS Masters 2023/24): Marketing 101+, Analytics & Digital Business 101+, Finance 151+ globally. |
BT-MDRA (Business Today) 2023 | #13 among private B-schools in India; #26 overall in India; #2 in Bangalore (after IIM Bangalore); #10 for Future Orientation; #14 for Learning Experience |
JAGSoM homepage banner (2026 cycle) | #2 B-School in Bangalore; #7 for Learning Experience; #9 for Future Orientation (national rankings, exact agency/year not specified on the banner) |
India Today Management Ranking 2024 | 26th out of 275 (per Collegedunia coverage) |
Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025 | 77th out of 372, with a placement score of 531/1000 |
IIRF | 28th for MBA (per Collegedunia coverage) |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Early-Admission Merit Scholarship | Candidates who apply and complete the admission process early in the cycle; priority shortlisting also applies. | Up to INR 2 lakh (adjusted against programme fee) |
General & Reserved Category Scholarships | Meritorious students from General and Reserved categories, per aggregator coverage of the official scholarship scheme; exact criteria not fully detailed on indexed pages. | Up to INR 14 lakh across the cohort, adjusted in the last instalment of fees |
AICTE Scholarship / Fellowship Schemes | As per Government of India / AICTE Students' Development Schemes eligibility criteria. | As per applicable AICTE scheme - see aicte.gov.in/schemes/students-development-schemes |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Electronic City Campus
The Bangalore campus is spread over 2 acres in Electronic City, Bengaluru's tech and startup hub, and is Wi-Fi enabled with a computer lab, 24 classrooms of varying capacities, three conference halls for Executive Development Programs, a centrally air-conditioned 250-seat auditorium, an amphitheatre, student lounge/snack bar, and dedicated placement, admissions and administration offices.
Library
A 3,000 sq. ft. library holding 5,000+ journals, 18,000+ dissertation reports, 4,500+ annual reports, 381 bound volumes and 400+ audio-visual resources, with an online information system for digital journal access.
Residential Hostel
Wi-Fi enabled hostel on a 2-acre campus in close proximity to the main academic block, with well-equipped double-occupancy rooms, dedicated transport to and from campus, and breakfast/lunch/dinner/tea served on-site.
Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities including football, cricket, table tennis, carom, chess, shuttle badminton and a gymnasium, available at both the hostel and main campus.
Healthcare
On-call doctors available 24x7 on campus with an equipped medical unit for emergencies; nearby hospitals available for advanced treatment.
Prabhudas Lilladher Finance Lab
A dedicated finance lab equipped with trading terminals (NSE's NOW or FT's ODIN), statistical packages (R/SAS), technical-analysis tools (Metastock/F-Charts), Factset, and facilities for trade simulation and fixed-income research.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. JAGSoM's two-year, full-time PGDM (General) programme is officially deemed equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
JAGSoM was founded in 1995 as IFIM Business School and was renamed Jagdish Sheth School of Management in 2020, in honour of Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Jagdish N. Sheth.
The total PGDM fee for the 2026-28 batch is most consistently reported at INR 17.5 lakh, inclusive of hostel/boarding (except during the internship term) - up from roughly INR 16 lakh for the 2025 batch and ~INR 14-15 lakh for 2023-24 batches.
Most aggregator sources cite a total intake of around 360 seats across all PGDM specialisations at the Bangalore campus; some sources cite figures as specific as 180 for the flagship PGDM General track alone. Prospective applicants should confirm the current year's sanctioned intake with JAGSoM admissions.
PGDM General , PGDM Specialised Masters (Marketing / Finance / Business Analytics), PGDM Executive, PGDM for SMEs, PGDM Quant Finance Program
Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1995 (as IFIM Business School; renamed JAGSoM in 2020) |
| Ownership | Private |
| Approvals | AICTE-approved; AACSB-accredited (2018, 6th B-school in India) |
| Affiliation | Centre for Developmental Education (CDE); PGDM deemed MBA-equivalent by AIU; Mumbai campus MBA/BBA via Vijaybhoomi University |
| Courses Offered | PGDM General, PGDM Specialised Masters, PGDM Executive, PGDM for SMEs, PGDM Quant Finance, MBA (Mumbai), International BBA (Mumbai), Dual Degree Masters |
| Location | Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
JAGSoM's flagship PGDM (General) is a two-year, full-time, residential programme deemed equivalent to an MBA by the AIU. Prospective applicants can review the detailed course fee structure before applying.
Campus infrastructure at Electronic City includes 24 classrooms, a 250-seat auditorium, a library with 5,000+ journals, a residential hostel, and dedicated labs including the Prabhudas Lilladher Finance Lab and IBM Business Analytics Lab. A closer look at individual amenities is available on the campus facilities page.
Admission to the PGDM tracks is based on CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT scores (plus JAGMAT for most specialised tracks) followed by an Admission Selection Process comprising a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Personal Interview. Full eligibility and process details are on the admission process page, while expected score ranges are on the cutoff page.
Placement outcomes are outlined on the placements and careers page, financial assistance options are listed under scholarships, and the institute's standing across agencies is available under rankings and approvals. As the only Indian B-school with every PGDM/MBA specialisation ranked in the QS Business Masters Rankings, JAGSoM is a notable option among Bangalore's private management institutes.
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