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The minimum marks required for an MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur in 2023 are:  General/EWS/OBC: 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scaleSC/ST/PwD: 55% marksCandidates must also meet the following overall MBA cutoffs:  General: 90+ percentileNC-OBC: 80+ percentileSC, ST, and PwD: 75+ percentile eachVGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience. The final selection is based on a combined score that includes:  Application ratingCAT 2023 performancePersonal interview (PI) performanceCandidates must attend the PI as it is a mandatory part of the admission process. 

VGSOM is generally better than IIM Rohtak in some situations. VGSOM was established in 1993, while IIM Rohtak was established in 2011. VGSOM has a smaller batch size than IIM Rohtak, with 97 students in 2022 compared to IIM Rohtak's 240+ students.   Being an IIT, there is a lot more exposure to campus life and Corporate life. VGSoM is ranked 5th in the NIRF ranking for its management program, while IIM Rohtak is ranked 21st. IIM focuses on teaching through case studies, while IIT MBAs focus on placements in Operations/IT/Analytics.  

Admission to the M.Tech programme at IIT Kharagpur through GATE involves securing a GATE score and applying individually to each IIT. Shortlisting occurs, followed by interviews that might clash with different IITs. The number of applicants, shortlisted candidates, available seats, and interview performance impact the final selection. Some courses consider only GATE scores, and selected candidate lists are available on IIT portals or through COAP, a centralised platform for locking seats. Successful admission requires thorough preparation for technical interviews and adherence to specific procedures outlined by IIT Kharagpur.

Both Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM), IIT Kharagpur, and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak are reputable business schools. VGSOM was established in 1993, while IIM Rohtak was established in 2011.  Here are some differences between the two schools: Batch sizeVGSOM's 2023 batch had 97 students, while IIM Rohtak's 2023 batch had over 240 students.NIRF rankingVGSOM is ranked 5th for its management program, while IIM Rohtak is ranked 21st.Alumni baseVGSOM has a larger alumni base than IIM Rohtak.Average CTCIIT KGP have a better average CTC than the 2nd generation IIMs.CampusIIM Rohtak's 200-acre campus is located on National Highway 10 and is well connected to Delhi and IIT Kharagpur have a 2100-acre campus.

VGSoM faculty and students actively engage in academic research and industrial consultancy. The School offers Management Development Programs throughout the year. The students are valued by the industry, as is evident from the placement statistics of the School.Over the years, VGSoM has been improving its ranking and is currently ranked as the fifth best management school in the country, by NIRF ( MHRD, Govt.of India ). VGSoM continues its journey with the spirit of IIT Kharagpur, encapsulated in the words 

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA Programme should satisfy the following criteria:The candidate must have any of the following:Bachelor's degree with minimum 4-year duration in engineering/technology/pharmacy                                                                                                     ORMaster's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level).Minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying degree:General/EWS/OBC: Minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale)SC/ST/PWD: Minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale)

VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur) accepts CAT entrance exam scores for admission into its MBA program. Candidates must also qualify for a Group Discussion and personal interview round. There is no sectional cutoff for VGSOM, but candidates must meet the overall MBA cutoff.  The minimum CAT percentile required for admission is:  90 for General category students80 for NC-OBC students75 for SC/ ST/ PwD students VGSOM also considers post qualification work experience in organizations. Calls are given based on the CAT score and the overall application rating (AR). The application rating comprises of various parameters, including prior work. 

Here are some fees for courses at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur:  MBA: INR 11.75 Lacs for the 2024-26 batch. This includes academic fees, hostel charges, and caution deposits.Executive MBA: INR 6 Lacs for three years.PGD in Business Analytics: INR 20 lakhs.Ph.D Management: INR 10.29 lakhs.The application fee for VGSoM IIT Kharagpur is INR 1,600 for General and NC-OBC candidates, and INR 800 for SC/ST/PWD candidates Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: INR 4 lakhs, including GST.

To be admitted to the MBA program at VGSOM (IIT Kharagpur), candidates must qualify for the CAT exam. The minimum CAT percentile required is 90+ for General category students, 80+ for NC-OBC, and 75+ for SC/ST/PwD.  VGSOM also considers post-qualification work experience in organizations. The final offer of admission is based on merit in each category.  The selection process for MBA admission at VGSOM also includes: Group discussion, Personal interview, Application rating, WAT-PI. 

VGSOM's total fee is around INR 11.75 lakhs, while IIM Rohtak's fee is around INR 17.85 lakhs. The fees for the MBA program range between INR 42,000 and INR 10,00,000, with an average hostel fee of INR 1,61,000. To get accurate information on the fees for the MBA program at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur, it is recommended to visit the official website or contact the institution directly. However it can be said that VGSOM is comparatively less expensive than IIM Rohtak .