CMAT 2026 admit card has been issued. Candidates who have registered for the exam can access and download their admit card by logging in to the official website, cmat.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password. The CMAT 2026 examination is scheduled for January 25, 2026.
Admission Form for PGDM 2026-30 Batch Now Available - The admission form for the PGDM 2026-30 Batch is now available. Interested candidates can apply through the VAMNICOM website.
CMAT 2026 city intimation slip is now available. Candidates can view and download their assigned exam city from the official NTA website at cmat.nta.nic.in. The CMAT 2026 exam is set to take place on January 25, 2026, and the admit cards are likely to be released by January 20, 2026.
VAMNICOM in Pune stands as a premier national institute for Agri-Business and Cooperative Management. For 2026 admissions, the institute's flagship PGDM in Agri-Business & Management offers a 100% placement record with an average package of ₹10.66 LPA as of 2025. This page provides a detailed breakdown of the 2026 admission process, exact course fees, expected CAT/CMAT cutoffs, and the latest placement statistics to guide your application.
Here are the key details for the VAMNICOM for the upcoming academic session.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Flagship Course | Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business & Management) |
| Accreditation | AICTE Approved, AIU Equivalence to MBA |
| Total Fees (PGDM-ABM) | ₹9,31,000 for 2 years |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | CAT, CMAT |
| Highest Placement Package (2025) | ₹18.00 LPA |
| Average Placement Package (2025) | ₹10.66 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Mahindra Agri, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, Coromandel, IFFCO, Adani Wilmar |
| Official Website | vamnicom.gov.in |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | ₹1,62,500 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT or any other equivalent entrance exam. |
| Diploma | ₹30,000 - 1,00,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹3,63,075 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, relevant work experience in the cooperative sector |
VAMNICOM offers a transparent fee structure for its two-year full-time PGDM-ABM program. The total fee includes tuition, study material, and other academic charges. The hostel and mess fees are charged separately.
| Course | Total Academic Fees | Hostel & Mess Charges (Per Year) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM (Agri-Business & Management) | ₹9,31,000 | ₹1,10,000 | ₹11,51,000 |
For a detailed semester-wise fee breakdown and information on payment options, visit the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Fees structure.
The admission process for the PGDM-ABM program at VAMNICOM for the 2026-28 batch is based on national-level entrance exam scores, followed by a comprehensive selection process. The application form is typically released in October.
The final merit list is prepared based on a weighted score from the following components:
To understand the complete application timeline and required documents, please visit the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Admission process.
| Degree/Course Name | Title | Date |
| Exam Date of CMAT | 2026-01-25 (Confirmed) |
VAMNICOM concluded its 2025 final placements with a 100% success rate for its PGDM-ABM batch. The recruitment drive saw participation from over 45 companies across diverse sectors, reaffirming the institute's strong industry standing. The VAMNICOM highest salary offered stood at ₹18.00 LPA.
| Metric | Statistic (2025 Batch) |
|---|---|
| Placement Percentage | 100% |
| Highest CTC | ₹18.00 LPA |
| Average CTC | ₹10.66 LPA |
| Median CTC | ₹10.00 LPA |
| Total Recruiters | 45+ |
For a more detailed breakdown of company-wise offers and sector-wise placements, you can explore the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Placements.
VAMNICOM considers CAT and CMAT scores for shortlisting candidates for its GD/PI round. The cutoff is determined by factors like the number of applicants and the difficulty of the exam. Below are the expected cutoffs for the 2026 admission cycle based on previous trends.
| Entrance Exam | Expected Cutoff Percentile (General) |
|---|---|
| CAT | 80-85 Percentile |
| CMAT | 85-90 Percentile |
Check the detailed Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Cutoff analysis.
Here are the notable rankings for Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM):
| Ranking Body | Year | Rank and Category |
| NIRF | 2024 | 101-125 (Management) |
| IIRF | 2024 | 18th (Private Colleges, Management) |
VAMNICOM campus in Pune is equipped with modern infrastructure to support academic and extracurricular activities.
VAMNICOM Pune has developed an impressive list of alumni over the years. Members of the VAMNICOM Pune alumni association are employed at top positions in big Indian and international firms. Some of their notable alumni are:
VAMNICOM provides various types of scholarship programs to help educate students from backward caste categories and lower-income backgrounds. Among the various VAMNICOM scholarships here are some of the popular scholarship programs: