JAGSOM PGDM Admission 2027-29 Open; Check Eligibility, Fees, Seats

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) has opened admissions for its two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme for the 2027-29 batch. The residential programme is offered at the JAGSoM Bangalore campus, with 360 seats across four specialisations: Digital Business & Analytics, Marketing, Finance and HR. JAGSoM's official website is currently carrying its 2027 admissions announcement. The PGDM programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is deemed equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), according to JAGSoM's official admission information. Candidates can apply through the official JAGSoM admissions portal.

JAGSOM PGDM Admission 2027: Key Details

JAGSoM describes the Bangalore PGDM as its flagship two-year full-time residential programme. Its official admission page lists an intake of 360 seats and the four specialisation areas.

JAGSOM PGDM 2027 Eligibility

Candidates applying for the PGDM programme must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university.

The eligibility requirements include:

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation.
• The minimum requirement is 45% for reserved-category candidates, as specified by JAGSoM.
• Candidates in the final year of their bachelor's degree can also apply, subject to meeting the eligibility conditions by the time of admission/programme commencement.
• JAGSoM accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and MAT scores.
• Candidates should check the latest programme-specific admission information for the 2027-29 cycle before submitting the application.

Entrance Exams Accepted by JAGSOM

JAGSoM accepts scores from the following management entrance examinations:

• CAT
• XAT
• CMAT
• GMAT
• MAT

Applicants can use a valid score from an accepted examination as part of the admission process.

JAGSOM PGDM 2027 Specialisations

The 2027-29 PGDM programme offers four specialisation areas:

• Digital Business & Analytics
• Marketing
• Finance
• HR

JAGSoM says the programme is designed around specialised management education while developing broader business skills.

JAGSOM PGDM Selection Process

JAGSoM's admission process consists of multiple stages.

1. Application

Candidates first submit the online application form along with the required details and application fee.

2. ASP Registration and Briefing

Shortlisted candidates participate in the Admission Selection Process (ASP) Registration and Briefing. JAGSoM states that documents are collected and verified during this stage, followed by a briefing on the admission process.

3. Group Discussion

The selection process includes a 30-minute group discussion/exercise, conducted in groups of approximately six to eight candidates. The exercise is used to assess candidates' solution orientation.

4. Personal Interview

Candidates then appear for a Personal Interview (PI). JAGSoM states that the interview assesses the candidate's learning potential.

JAGSOM PGDM 2027 Fee Structure

JAGSoM's official admission information lists the total PGDM programme fee at ₹17.50 lakh. The programme fee includes boarding and lodging, except during the internship period.

The instalment amounts are also reflected in JAGSoM's official PGDM brochure. However, candidates should verify the payment schedule applicable specifically to the 2027-29 batch before making payment.

JAGSOM PGDM Scholarships

JAGSoM offers scholarships under multiple categories. The official admission information lists the following awards:

The eligibility requirements differ by scholarship category. For example, JAGSoM's published criteria include academic and entrance-test requirements for the merit scholarship, while other awards require supporting documents such as income, sports, service or disability certificates.

How to Apply for JAGSOM PGDM 2027?

Candidates can apply online through the official JAGSoM admissions portal.

• Visit the JAGSoM PGDM admissions portal.
• Register using the required contact details.
• Enter personal and academic information.
• Provide the details of the accepted entrance examination.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the applicable application fee.
• Submit the application form and retain the confirmation details.

The 2027-29 application fee and any cycle-specific application requirements should be verified on the live application form before submission.

What Candidates Should Do Next

• Candidates planning to apply for the JAGSoM PGDM 2027-29 batch should first confirm that they meet the graduation and marks requirements. 
• They should also keep a valid CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or MAT score available and review the latest admission instructions before completing the application.
• The official JAGSoM website is currently advertising 2027 admissions, while detailed programme information confirms the PGDM's 360-seat intake, specialisations, eligibility, fee and selection structure.
• Candidates should check the official admission portal regularly for the 2027-29 application deadline, programme commencement date and cycle-specific payment schedule, as these details require confirmation for the new batch.