Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
10.32 LPA
Batch 2025 (Batch 2023-25, per Collegedunia/MBAUniverse aggregator coverage)
Highest Pkg
51.38 LPA
Batch 2025 (Batch 2023-25, per Collegedunia/MBAUniverse aggregator coverage) • Verified Data
Institute Type
Private
Accredited
Total Courses
8 Courses
Approved Curriculum
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 CoursesGraduate (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.
General PGDM eligibility (graduate, 50% marks) with an aptitude for quantitative/finance roles; entrance via CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/JAGMAT.
Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score, followed by JAGSoM's Admission Selection Process.
General PGDM/MBA eligibility (graduate, 50% marks, valid entrance score); additional requirements set by the partner international university apply for the second year abroad.
Aimed at candidates oriented toward family-business/SME management and entrepreneurship; general PGDM eligibility (graduate with 50% marks) applies.
Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% reserved categories); valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score.
Class 12 pass in any stream; specific entrance/eligibility criteria not fully confirmed from indexed official pages.
Designed for working professionals with relevant work experience; delivered via on-campus weekend sessions or Learn-From-Home (LFH) online mode.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM General 1 specialization | ₹ 16L - 17.50L Check Fee Details | 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 Quant Finance Program 1 specialization | ₹ 5L Check Fee Details | General PGDM eligibility (graduate, 50% marks) with an aptitude for quantitative/finance roles; entrance via CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/JAGMAT. |
| PGDM Specialised Masters (Marketing / Finance / Business Analytics) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 14L Check Fee Details | Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/NMAT/JAGMAT score, followed by JAGSoM's Admission Selection Process. |
| Dual Degree Masters (International Pathway) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 4.50Cr Check Fee Details | General PGDM/MBA eligibility (graduate, 50% marks, valid entrance score); additional requirements set by the partner international university apply for the second year abroad. |
| PGDM for SMEs 1 specialization | ₹ 3L - 6L Check Fee Details | Aimed at candidates oriented toward family-business/SME management and entrepreneurship; general PGDM eligibility (graduate with 50% marks) applies. |
| MBA (Greater Mumbai Campus) 1 specialization | ₹ 10L - 12L Check Fee Details | 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 Check Fee Details | Class 12 pass in any stream; specific entrance/eligibility criteria not fully confirmed from indexed official pages. |
| PGDM Executive 1 specialization | ₹ 2.25L - 4.50L Check Fee Details | Designed for working professionals with relevant work experience; delivered via on-campus weekend sessions or Learn-From-Home (LFH) online mode. |
Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM) Admissions
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore (JAGSoM)
Year-on-Year Placement Trend Comparison
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Top Recruiting Partners
5 Recruiters26th out of 275 (per Collegedunia coverage)
India Today Management Ranking 2024
77th out of 372, with a placement score of 531/1000
Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025
28th for MBA (per Collegedunia coverage)
IIRF
Complete Rankings Report
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
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) |
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) |
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 |
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
IBM Business Analytics Lab
Set up in collaboration with IBM under the Career Education for Business Transformation (CEBT) initiative, covering Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics and Services Science, with certification for students and faculty who complete the track.
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.
Healthcare
On-call doctors available 24x7 on campus with an equipped medical unit for emergencies; nearby hospitals available for advanced treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
JAGSoM accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT and NMAT scores; JAGMAT, its own in-house management aptitude test, is required for most specialised PGDM tracks (PGDM General applicants are typically exempt from JAGMAT).
JAGSoM's own official Placement Report 2026 (Batch 2024-26) states a highest package of ₹26 LPA and a top-student median of ₹13 LPA, with candid salary-band disclosure. Separately, aggregator-reported figures for the 2025 season (Batch 2023-25) cite a considerably higher highest package of ₹51.38 LPA and an average of ₹10.32 LPA - prospective students should read both sources for context.
Yes. JAGSoM's PGDM is a fully residential programme; the total programme fee (~INR 17.5 lakh for 2026-28) includes hostel/boarding and mess charges, except during the internship period when students are typically off-campus.
Yes. JAGSoM runs a 'twin campus' model - alongside the flagship Bangalore campus, its Greater Mumbai campus (in partnership with Vijaybhoomi University at Karjat, Raigad district, Maharashtra) offers an MBA (60 seats) and an International BBA programme.
Marketing / Finance / Human Resource Management / Digital Business & Analytics / Entrepreneurship, Quantitative Finance, PGDM (Marketing) / PGDM (Finance) / PGDM (Business Analytics) - specialised, single-major masters tracks, Year 1 in Bangalore/Mumbai + Year 2 at a partner university, Management for Small & Medium Enterprises, International BBA
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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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