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GRV School of Management

PGDM Admissions 2025-2027

Overview


Admission to the Two-Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), is carried out through a rigorous selection process. The students are handpicked by the experienced faculty along with a professional from the industry. This ensures that the students perform remarkably well in academics during their two-year stint at GRV School of Management (GRVSOM) and later go on to achieve great success professionally. The Institute encourages diversity greatly and the student’s profile is highly diverse in terms of gender, academic qualifications and work experience. The Institute is working hard to make the student force more diverse in terms of region and ethnic background and is encouraging candidates from the North-East and South India to seek admission to the PGDM programme.The below programmes aim at developing multiple skills including managerial decision-making, problem-solving, analytical reasoning, communication, creativity and innovation.

PGDM 


The Two-Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management is an AICTE approved* programme. The Programme is designed and is emphasised from the very beginning of the programme. Through this programme student will be exposed to core managerial concepts, business problems, big data ecosystem, case studies, data driven case studies and tools, platforms and software to solve them. It is our endeavour that through this programme the student remains abreast with important developments and innovations in the industry.GRV School of Management is having the potential to become one of the most reputed PGDM institution in Bengaluru and will be known for its industry-oriented curriculum that focuses on contextual learning, qualified faculty, world-class infrastructure, and placement support.
*AICTE approval is under process
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent recognized by AICTE/UGC/AIU. Candidates must also take the CAT-2024/XAT- 2025/GMAT Examination (the GMAT Score should be of a test taken between 1st January 2023 & 30th January 2025) or any of the AICTE approved qualifying entrance exam of PGDM.
 

Selection weightage for the 2025-27 batch

Shortlisting for the Selection Process is based on CAT-2024 percentile/ XAT-2025 percentile/ GMAT Score/ Score of any other AICTE approved qualifying Entrance exam for PGDM. The final selection is based on CAT/XAT percentile/ GMAT Score/ Score of any other AICTE approved qualifying Entrance exam for PGDM, Academic Performance, Work Experience, parameters as stated under Variable Components, and performance in Personal Interaction (PI). 

Personal Interactions are planned to be conducted by experienced professionals from the academia and industry to ensure that the selected candidates perform well during their PGDM programme and subsequently achieve success professionally.

The weightage proposed to be given to different parameters of the Eligibility cum selection are:

  1. A. Fixed Mandatory Components for selection (maximum 75 points):
  1. CAT/XAT/GMAT/Any other AICTE approved qualifying Entrance exam for PGDM score: 35% or 35 points
  2. Academic Performance: 20% or 20 points (Xth – 5%, XIIth-6%, Graduation-9%)
  3. Personal Interaction: 20% or 20 points

 

  1. B.Variable Components for selection (maximum 25 points):

A candidate can earn a maximum of 25 points, cumulatively, under the following selection components as per their background.

  1. Work-Ex: 15% or 15 points [1 year & above – 5%, 2 to 3 Years – 10%, 3 Years & above – 15%]
  2. Regional Diversity (applicable for applicants outside Bengaluru): 5% or 5 points
  3. Gender Diversity (for female applicants): 5% or 5 points
  4. Sports Background Applicants – 5% or 5 points if played at National Level, 10% or 10 points if played at International level
  5. Startup Background as a founder – 15% or 15 points
  6. Incubation Idea (subject to the incubation proposal submitted along with the application form) – 10% or 10 points


If a candidate is able to accumulate more than 25 points on all above six parameters (variables), then also only 25 points (as maximum) will be considered for their selection process.

Please register using a personal Email ID and Mobile Number.

  • Please Verify your Mobile Number with OTP.
  • Email ID submitted at the time of registration will be used for all correspondences until enrolment is completed. Change in Email ID will NOT be permitted under any circumstances.
  • Application Form Fee is Non-Refundable.
  • Keep the following documents ready before filling up the application form:
    • Scan copy of Latest passport size photograph and scan copy of signature (preferably of size less than 2 MB).
    • Scanned copy of (Xth, XIIth and Graduation). Please note that it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide accurate PGDM Applyinformation with regard to academic credentials.
    • Work Experience details (if any).
  • Candidates can apply ONLINE ONLY at http://admissions.grvsom.in
  • For application submission, candidates need to pay the application fee either through a Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
  • Applicants need to pay the application fee as mentioned below.

 

Application Fees

No. of Programmes Applying forBase Price in Rs.18% GSTAll-inclusive Application Fee in Rs.
One Programme1,500NA1,500
ProgrammeNo. of SeatsDurationProgramme Fees for Self-Sponsored CategoryProgramme Fees for Company-Sponsored Category
PGDM1202 Years (Full-Time)Rs.12,00,000 (Twelve Lakh Rupees Only)Rs.15,00,000 (Fifteen Lakh Rupees Only)
The above fee is inclusive of tuition fee, examination fees, extra and co-curricular activities, library, books and reading material, IT Services, etc.Students admitted to the two-year PGDM programs (approved by AICTE) in the academic year 2025-26 shall make fee payments (exclusive of hostel fee/ charges) as follows:
  1. To pay a total of Rs 12,00,000 in four instalments,
  2. Company sponsored students to pay Rs 15,00,000 in four instalments,
  3. To pay Rs 50,000 as a Token Fee (refundable if withdrawing, adjustable if continuing) on being given admission to retain waitlist status,
  4. To pay 25% of fee as Ist instalment on being given admission offer (after adjusting Rs 50,000 as Token Fees, if paid earlier) by 30th June,2025 (tentative last date of admission) of the year before classes begin in Term-1
  5. To pay 25% of fee as IInd instalment by 31st October of the admission calendar year,
  6. To pay 25% of fee as IIIrd instalment by 31st January of the next calendar year,
  7. To pay last 25% balance fee as IVth and final instalment by 15th June of the next calendar year.   

Registration Fee:
A one-time Registration Fee of Rs. 21,000/- (Rupees Twenty-One Thousand only) is payable in addition to the admission fee. Registration fee includes: 
  1. Rs. 8,000/- towards Security Deposit (refundable), 
  2. Rs. 5,000/- towards Medical Insurance with Personal Accident Policy for 2 years, and 
  3. Rs. 8,000/- towards Student Activities charges
What is the admission process for the Two-Year Full-Time PGDM Programmes?

The admission process of the Two-Year Full-Time PGDM Programmes is as follows:

  • Apply to GRV School of Management (GRVSOM) from our official website
  • Take CAT-2024/XAT-2025/GMAT Examination or any of the AICTE approved qualifying entrance exam for PGDM.
  • Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of CAT/XAT/GMAT Score/ or any of the AICTE approved qualifying entrance exam for PGDM Score
  • Call for the “Selection Process” of Shortlisted Candidates
  • Final selection based on CAT/XAT/GMAT/ or any of the AICTE approved qualifying entrance exam for PGDM Score, Performance in selection process, academic performance & work experience

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent recognized by AICTE/UGC/AIU. Candidates must also take the CAT-2024/XAT-2025/GMAT Examination (the GMAT Score should be of a test taken between 1st January 2023 & 30th January 2025) or any of the AICTE approved qualifying entrance exam of PGDM.

Yes, candidates appearing in the final year examination of graduation in 2025 can apply subject to furnishing the proof of Graduation by Wednesday, October 01, 2025.

Being a new PGDM programme with all requirements met, the AICTE approval is expected soon.

Candidates can apply ONLINE only. For online application submission candidates need to pay through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking. Applicants need to pay the application fee as mentioned below.

Base Price in Rs.

GST

All-inclusive Application Fee in Rs.

1,500

NA

1,500

The shortlisted candidates are informed by email and SMS or whatsapp.

Yes, candidates applying under Company Sponsored Category need to download the specified format from website appropriately, fill up, get it signed and send it to the Institute. Candidates can apply either in Self Sponsored Category or Company Sponsored Category. Change in category is not allowed.

Yes, the candidates must upload/update the CAT/XAT/GMAT/Any other AICTE Approved qualifying entrance exam scorecard /score.

If you have not received the payment confirmation e-mail, first check your spam/junk folder. If it is not there, you can send an email to admissions@grvsom.in stating your CAT Registration No./XAT ID/GMAT ID, or ID of any of the AICTE approved qualifying entrance exam for PGDM, GRVSOM Application No. and contact number along with your query and wait for feedback.

As per AICTE guidelines, there is relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10% (subject to minimum eligibility requirement) to the wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in Kashmir Valley to the admission to the PGDM Programmes of the Institute.

No.

The Selection Process is proposed to be conducted in the month of May 2025 and/or June 2025. However, if there is a change, the candidate will be informed accordingly.

The Selection Process is proposed to be conducted in New Delhi, Bengaluru & Online. The management reserves the right to cancel any of these venues for the process. However, if there is online selection process, the candidate will be informed accordingly.

Kindly follow the link https://grvsom.in/course/2-year-full-time-pgdm/ for information regarding the subjects and specializations offered.

Yes, dual specialization is offered in PGDM as per the course. 

Yes, Placement assistance is provided to the students. All Meritorious students will be provided an unique opportunity to have hands-on exposure on live projects in partnership with companies and industry mentors. All students will undergo ‘Agile’ or ‘Big Data Analytics’ professional training certificate. With all these jobs ready and skill driven activities, GRV School of Management is committed to give 100% Placement Assistance for students. The Institute will invite all key recruiters for the placement of its students.

No, there is no management quota. Admissions take place strictly on the basis of merit.

A special concession amounting to a 10% waiver in the TUITION Fee is extended to the students who are domiciled in the state of Jammu & Kashmir and the 8 North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.

Yes, hostel facilities are available for both boys (30 no) and girls (60 no.) in the close proximity of GRV School of Management, Bengaluru.

Yes, GRVSOM facilitates the students getting education loan through some of the leading public sector and private banks of India. Please note that facilitation of the loan is at the discretion of the banks.

Yes, GRVSOM has a Means-cum-Merit based scholarship system. For details visit https://grvsom.in/scholarship/

120 in Two-Year Full-Time PGDM programme.

The weightage proposed to be given to different parameters are
  1. A. Fixed Mandatory Components for selection (maximum 75 points):
  1. CAT/XAT/GMAT/Any other AICTE approved qualifying Entrance exam for PGDM score: 35% or 35 points
  2. Academic Performance: 20% or 20 points (Xth – 5%, XIIth-6%, Graduation-9%)
  3. Personal Interaction: 20% or 20 points

  1. B.Variable Components for selection (maximum 25 points):
A candidate can earn a maximum of 25 points under any of the following selection components as per their background.
  1. Work-Ex: 15% or 15 points [1 year & above – 5%, 2 to 3 Years – 10%, 3 Years & above – 15%]
  2. Regional Diversity (applicable for applicants outside Bengaluru): 5% or 5 points
  3. Gender Diversity (applicable for female applicants): 5% or 5 points
  4. Sports Background Applicants – 5% or 5 points if played at National Level, 10% or 10 points if played at International level
  5. Startup Background as a founder – 15% or 15 points
  6. Incubation Idea (subject to the incubation proposal submitted along with the application form) – 10% or 10 points

If a candidate is able to accumulate more than 25 points on all above six parameters (variables), then also only 25 points (as maximum) will be considered for their selection process.
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