Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), Bangalore, manages its own admission process for 2027. Its flagship offering is the 2-year residential PGDM at Electronic City, with a total fee of INR 17.50 Lakhs, including boarding and lodging. Applicants submit a valid national management entrance-test score and undergo shortlisting for the institute's Admission Selection Process (ASP).

The institute also offers a 1-year, weekend Post Graduate Program in Brand Management for working professionals. This in-person, non-residential programme costs INR 9 Lakhs. Applications are open for both the PGDM 2027-29 intake and the Brand Management programme.

JAGSoM Admission 2027 Important Dates

Programme Applications, Selection and Fee Deadlines

PGDM applications are considered on a rolling basis until seats are filled. JAGSoM encourages early applications because seat availability and scholarship opportunities decrease as the admission rounds progress.

Event	Date
PGDM 2027-29 applications	Open; rolling admissions until seats are filled
PGP Brand Management applications	Open
PGDM Admission Selection Process, including GD and PI	Conducted in rounds after shortlisting, tentative
Brand Management admission confirmation payment	Within 10 days of receiving the offer letter
Brand Management first balance-fee instalment	December 1, 2026
Padode Foundation Super Scholar merit-list closure	December 2026
Brand Management batch commencement	January 2027
Brand Management second balance-fee instalment	March 1, 2027
PGDM 2027-29 classes commence	July 2027, tentative

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Entrance Examination Dates

Event	Date
MAT September 2026 result declaration	By the last week of September 2026
NMAT 2026 registration window	August 20 - October 10, 2026
NMAT 2026 examination scheduling window	August 20 - October 22, 2026
NMAT 2026 examination window	November 2 - December 20, 2026
CAT 2026 examination	November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration window	July 15 - December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 admit-card download begins	December 20, 2026, tentative
XAT 2027 examination	January 3, 2027
CMAT 2027 examination	February 7, 2027, provisional
GMAT registration and examination appointments	Year-round, subject to appointment availability

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

JAGSoM Postgraduate Admissions 2027

JAGSoM's postgraduate admission routes cover the residential Bangalore PGDM and the weekend PGP in Brand Management. Each programme has its own entrance-test requirements and selection stages.

PGDM: Programme Details and Eligibility

The Bangalore PGDM has 360 seats and runs for 2 years in a residential format. It is approved by AICTE and recognised by AIU as equivalent to an MBA. Students can develop subject depth in Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics or HR.

Admission Requirement	PGDM, Bangalore
Academic qualification	Graduation in any discipline through a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pathway
Minimum graduation marks	50% aggregate for General-category applicants and 45% for reserved-category applicants
Final-year applicants	Eligible, provided the degree is completed with the required marks within the prescribed timeline
Accepted entrance examinations	CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or MAT
Selection stages	Entrance-test score assessment followed by group discussion and personal interview
Work experience	Optional; fresh graduates may apply

Applicants from Commerce, Engineering, Science, Arts and BBA backgrounds are eligible. Professional experience can strengthen an application but is not a compulsory requirement.

PGDM Fees and Registration Payment

Fee Component	Amount or Payment Arrangement
Total PGDM programme fee	INR 17.50 Lakhs, including boarding and lodging
Registration payment after receiving an offer	INR 1 Lakh
Subsequent payments	3 instalments after registration

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

PGDM Application Procedure

1. Open JAGSoM's official admissions portal and choose PGDM Bangalore.
2. Complete the applicant profile, including academic records and entrance-test information.
3. Pay the application fee and submit the online form.
4. For scholarship consideration, complete the separate scholarship application and provide supporting documents.
5. If shortlisted, attend the Admission Selection Process with self-attested documents.

PGDM Shortlisting and Final Selection

Entrance-test performance is assessed alongside academic preparation, communication, learning potential and value fit. Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marks may be included in the profile review, and a strong test score alone does not secure admission.

1. Eligible applicants are shortlisted for the Admission Selection Process after submitting their application, entrance score and application fee.
2. At ASP registration and briefing, student volunteers collect the documents, and staff check the self-attested copies.
3. Candidates complete a 30-minute group discussion or task in groups of 6 to 8. This stage assesses solution orientation.
4. The personal interview examines learning potential and suitability for the programme.
5. Following the assessment, applicants receive either an offer letter or a waitlist notice.

Student feedback describes the admission procedure as smooth. One student reported a positive interview experience and found the process enjoyable. Students also associate merit scholarships with recognition of strong achievements.

PGP Brand Management: Programme Details and Eligibility

The PGP in Brand Management is a 1-year, weekend programme delivered in person at Electronic City. It is non-residential and limited to 30 students. Successful participants receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Brand Management from JAGSoM.

The programme primarily serves working professionals, although exceptional fresh graduates may also apply. Work experience is optional.

Admission Requirement	PGP Brand Management
Academic qualification	Graduation in any discipline
Minimum graduation marks	50%
Accepted entrance examinations	CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT or JAGMAT
Institute entrance test	JAGMAT, the JAGSoM Entrance Test, is accepted for this programme
Final selection stage	Interview with the Dean

Brand Management Fees and Payment Structure

Fee Component	Amount or Payment Arrangement
Total programme fee	INR 9 Lakhs; non-residential programme
Admission confirmation payment	INR 1 Lakh, payable within 10 days of the offer letter
Remaining programme fee	INR 8 Lakhs, paid in 2 equal instalments

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Brand Management Application and Selection Procedure

1. Visit JAGSoM's official Brand School page and select Apply Now.
2. Enter the required applicant details and upload the statement of purpose, recommendation letter and entrance-test scorecard.
3. The school prepares its interview shortlist by considering graduation credentials, work experience, the statement of purpose, recommendation letter and test score.
4. Shortlisted candidates attend an interview with the Dean, who assesses curiosity, clarity of intent and programme fit.
5. After receiving an offer, pay INR 1 Lakh to confirm admission and settle the remaining INR 8 Lakhs through the prescribed instalments.

JAGSoM Admission Cutoff

JAGSoM does not publish a fixed CAT cutoff for admission. It considers entrance scores together with academic performance, group discussion and personal interview results.

The stated merit-scholarship threshold is 75 percentile or higher in CAT. This is a scholarship criterion, and applicants must also satisfy the academic requirements for merit awards.

JAGSoM Scholarships 2027

Scholarship amounts are adjusted against the final fee instalment. Awards initially cover year 1, with renewal dependent on performance. The Padode Foundation Super Scholar initiative provides a pool of INR 5 crore for candidates with strong entrance-test results.

Merit awards require at least 60% in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation. An applicant falling below this academic requirement cannot claim a merit scholarship solely on the strength of a high entrance percentile.

Scholarship Category	Award or Fee Waiver	Eligibility
Merit Scholarship / Super Scholar	INR 60,000 - INR 2 Lakhs	High entrance-test score; merit list closes in December 2026
EWS Scholarship	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Students from economically weaker sections
Sports Excellence Scholarship	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Achievement in sports
Defence Wards Scholarship	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Children of military personnel
Differently-Abled Scholarship	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Students with disabilities
Dean's Scholarship	Determined by the school	Excellence in extracurricular activities

The EWS, Sports Excellence, Defence Wards and Differently-Abled awards each provide INR 1.50 Lakhs, subject to the minimum graduation-mark requirements. Applicants must use the separate scholarship form and submit the supporting documents.

Scholarships are limited and assessed during the early admission rounds, so candidates are advised to apply promptly. The Super Scholar merit list closes in December 2026.

These scholarship slabs were published for the preceding admission cycle and may change for the 2027-29 intake.