The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur management school is called VGSOM. It was established in 1993 and was ranked 12th by NIRF in 2025. The MBA, Executive MBA, PGDBA, PhD and integrated programs are offered by this institute. The CAT exam which has a cutoff above the 95 percentile is used to determine admission to the MBA program. The fee for the MBA program is ₹11.67 lakh with an average salary of ₹22.75 lakhs per annum. IBM, P&G and PwC are top recruiters. The campus features first-class dorms, classrooms and knowledgeable instructors.

IIT Kharagpur VGSOM quick overview 

• Full name of IIT Kharagpur VGSOM is Vinod Gupta School of Management is the organisation.

•  It is located on the campus of IIT Kharagpur in West Bengal.

•  VGSOM is a part of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

• In VGSOM programs offered are MBA, Executive MBA, PhD and an integrated MBA

• Teaching Approach Mix of lectures, discussions, case studies and field projects.

• VGSOM faculty are experienced professors from academia and industry in India and abroad.

• A key strength of the VGSOM IIT KGP is the strong link between management and technology education.

• IIT Kharagpur VGSOM infrastructure includes modern classrooms, research labs, a digital library and hostel facilities.

• Campus life at VGSOM includes access to IIT Kharagpur cultural, sports and tech facilities.

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur History

Vinod Gupta School of Management started in 1993 as a special initiative by the IITs. It is the management school of IIT Kharagpur and follows the institute strong focus on research and quality education.

The goal of IIT Kharagpur VGSOM is to create future business leaders by fusing technology expertise with management education. The goal is to produce managers who are knowledgeable about both technology and business. IIT Kharagpur VGSOM offers state-of-the-art facilities, knowledgeable instructors, a robust alumni network and a culture that promotes excellence.

Rankings, Approval and Accreditations of IIT Kharagpur Vinod Gupta School of Management

Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT Kharagpur is approved by AICTE. The school is always ranked among the top management institutes in the country. In the 2025 NIRF rankings it get 12th rank while G-12 in the IIRF rankings. IIRF and NIRF previous years' ranking are given below.

2024 IIT Kharagpur VGSOM Rankings 

2023 IIT Kharagpur VGSOM Rankings

Approval and Accreditation of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur VGSOM

VGSOM Program and Fees

Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT Kharagpur offers several management programs at different levels. The flagship program of IIT KGP VGSOM is a two year MBA course. Admission to in this program is given through the CAT exam and has a total fee of ₹11.67 lakhs. Details of other program including MBA are given below.

IIT Kharagpur VGSOM 2025 CAT Cut Off 

The IIT Kharagpur MBA 2025 course has a CAT cutoff percentile is 95 plus or higher for general category applicants.  This high cut off shows the institute rigorous selection process and the great demand for its management programs.

IIT Kharagpur VGSOM MBA Admission Process

Candidates for admission to the 2025 batch of VGSOM IIT Kharagpur MBA are selected in two steps.

• Candidates are shortlisted for an online personal interview.

• Admission is determined on a combination of application ranking 2025 CAT performance and PI performance.

Final Selection and Offer of Admission to MBA

The weightage table of MBA admission in VGSOM is given below.

IIT Kharagpur VGSOM Placements of MBA

The MBA placement at VGSOM Kharagpur has been excellent. The biggest annual package offered was ₹37.63 lakhs with an average of ₹22.75 lakhs. 

IIT Kharagpur VGSOM Alumni

The following are the VGSOM Kharagpur reputed alumni.

• Akshat Mohindra - Global Account Manager at Cisco

• Prashant Sagar – Head of Cost Engineering Delivery, General Manager at Tata Motors

• Bushra Firdous - Commercial Manager South East Asia at Schlumberger

• Rohit Singh - CFA and Vice President of Investments at Xeraya Capital

• Arun Kumar Rallapalli - Head of Marketing Strategy AHI Carrier Fzc

Hostel and Campus of IIT Kharagpur VGSOM

VGSoM provides hostel accommodation to both boys and girls. A postgraduate student will be accommodated in halls of residence.  All hostels include basic amenities such as wi-fi, internet access, computer laboratories, water purifiers, a common area, a leisure room, a mess, a television, laundry services, security and surveillance systems and so on.

Faculty of IIT Kharagpur

The faculty at VGSOM IIT KGP have wide experience and knowledge from academics and industry both in India and abroad. Their courses combine theory with practical learning. They use different teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, case studies and fieldwork.

• Professor Abhijeet Chandra – Professor of finance and accounting

• Professor Aradhna Malik – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

• Professor Barnali Nag - Economics and Strategy, General Management

• Professor Rudra Prakash Pradhan - Economics and Strategy, Production and Operations Management

• Professor Susmita Mukhopadhyay – Organisational Behaviour and  Human Resources

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IIT Kharagpur VGSOM, IIM Raipur and IIT Madras are among the best management institutes in India. These institutes provide quality education with good placement opportunities. Detailed comparison of these institutes are given below in the table.