VAMNICOM Pune - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

VAMNICOM is a business school in Pune which was founded in 1947. The institute has received numerous awards. VAMNICOM is accredited by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). Being a business school, Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-operative Management courses offered are divided into four programmes in the management stream. 

Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-operative Management courses include a PG Diploma in Management with specialisations in executive and agricultural business, a Diploma in Cooperative Business Management as well as a Diploma in Management of Computer Operations.

The institute received a ranking of 291 in the ‘2021 B-School rankings’ and 57th in ‘India's Best Business Schools’ in 2014. VAMNICOM also received the 5th rank in the ‘CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey’, CSR, November 2011 and 25th rank in ‘Best Government B-Schools’ by ‘India Today’.

The Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management aims to offer 100% placements to all its graduating students along with summer internship opportunities in national as well as international firms. Companies such as ICRISAT, Sinochem India Company Pvt Ltd, Samasta Microfinance, Green Agrevolution Private Limited, etc. are the recruiting companies with VAMNICOM alumni in top positions.

• Honored with 22nd BSA & Dewang Mehta B-School Leadership Award 2014.
• Overall Ranking of top B-Schools of India - 57th Rank, Business Today, 26 October 2014.
• Dewang Mehta B-School Leadership Award Winner, 2011
• A+ Rating by Business India, November 13, 2011
• Overall Ranking of   top B-Schools of Inda 42nd Rank &  The only Agri Business B-School under Sectoral
• Ranking  5th Rank in CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey, CSR, November  2011 
• Among top 60 B-Schools in India under Overall Ranking & 40th rank under Intellectual capital, 39th rank under
• Pedagogy rankings and 32nd rank by students, Business World, June, 2011) 
• Awarded As "Top Institute Of India" 2012 By CSR

Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-Operative Management courses are offered in PGD, PGDM and Diploma streams. The institute provides a PG Diploma program in Management with specialisations in executive and agricultural business fields, a Diploma program in Cooperative Business Management along with a Diploma in Management of Computer Operations. Detailed information about the courses and VAMNICOM fee structure is provided below:

VAMNICOM Course and Fee Structure details

VAMNICOM, Pune coursesare offered in several different management fields. Some of the popular VAMNICOM fees are listed below:-

Diploma in Management of Computer Operations

It is a three-month diploma programme. Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-Operative Management fees for Diploma in Management of Computer Operations is Rs 30,000.

PG Diploma in Cooperative Business Management

It is a two-year PG diploma programme. VAMNICOM fees for Diploma in Cooperative Business Management is Rs 1,00,000 per year.

PGDM in Agri Business Management

It is a two-year PGDM programme. Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Co-Operative Management fees for PGDM in Agri Business Management is Rs 1,00,000 per year.

PGDM in Executive

It is a 15-month PGDM programme. VAMNICOM fees for PGDM in Executive is Rs 1,62,500 per year.

VAMNICOM admissions are provided in two postgraduate diplomas in the fields of cooperative management and agribusiness management, a diploma in management of computer operations, and a postgraduate diploma (executive) in management. 

During the VAMNICOM admission process, each programme has its final selection rounds based on the entrance exam scores, the group discussion, and the personal interview.

VAMNICOM Application Process 2022

VAMNICOM application process for admissions to its courses is held online as well as offline. The application fee is Rs 500 which is available online on the official website of VAMNICOM Pune.

For PGDCMB, PGDM ABM, and Executive PGDM, the deadline for online application submission is in August, March, and August respectively.

How to apply for VAMNICOM 2022?

Steps for online application:

1.  Register on the official admission portal of VAMNICOM.
2. Give your basic contact information, the programme you chose, and your email address.
3. Now enter your academic and professional background.
4. Upload your scanned signature and photo.
5. Pay the application fee online. The VAMNICOM online application fee is Rs 500.
6. Submit the complete application form, and print a copy for your records.

Steps for offline application:

1. The application form can be downloaded from the VAMNICOM admission portal.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. Attach your current passport-size colour photo, along with your signature.
4. Enter the necessary academic and personal information.
5. Demand drafts made out to "The Director, VAMNICOM" for Rs 500, to pay the application fee.
6. Send the application form and hard copies of the required documents, if any, to the address provided below.
7. Address: Admissions Office, VAMNICOM Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune University Road, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411007.
8. Save the acknowledgement slip for future reference.

Since the institution's inception,VAMNICOM placement cell has a track record of providing 100% placements for both final and summer internships. The average compensation package offered was around Rs 7.3 Lakhs per annum, while the highest salary package for the class of 2018–2020 was around Rs 11 Lakhs per annum. 

Top recruiters for final placements include Tata, Rallis, UPL Ltd, DCM Shriram, ICRISAT, Amul, HDFC and numerous other emerging companies from MFIs and the agritech space. 

VAMNICOM placement process begins with summer internships, where top companies from a variety of sectors express interest in hiring students from their internship programmes. Some of them are Reliance Retail, Adama India, Bayer CropScience Ltd, UPL Ltd, ICRISAT, etc. Roles offered to students vary from company to company and sector-wise as well.

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:

• NCUI Scholarship: The National Cooperative Union of India rewards six students each year with a scholarship worth Rs 40,000.
• IFFCO Scholarship: Two SC students and one ST student will each receive a Rs 15,000 IFFCO scholarship.
• Post-matriculatory scholarships: The Government of India's Ministry of Social Welfare/Tribal Affairs offers post-matriculatory scholarships to SC/ ST students.
• GOI Scholarship: The GOI freeship/ scholarship programme is open to students from the SC, ST, OBC, and VJNT communities. Students who meet the requirements may submit an application to their state's social welfare office.

Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management infrastructure provides its students with state-of-the-art modern amenities and an excellent learning environment. VAMNICOM Pune facilities include separate dorms for boys and girls, a canteen, a gym, and a library. The organisation boasts a sizable collection of books covering a wide range of themes in a fully computerised library. The VAMNICOM library subscription programme offers access to international journals, magazines and research papers. The Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management campus has facilities for a range of sports, including cricket and table tennis. An auditorium, a medical facility, well-equipped classrooms, and a guest house are just a few of the modern amenities offered by the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management.

Hostel: VAMNICOM hostel on campus provides separate dorms for boys and girls. The on-campus hostels are well maintained along with housekeeping facilities every day.

Canteen: A canteen is available on campus to provide refreshments and snacks to students and faculty on campus.

Computer lab: A state-of-the-art computer lab equipped with enough computers for students from all programs is available on campus.

Auditorium: VAMNICOM auditorium holds all the events on campus.

Mess: A mess facility is provided for students staying at the hostel and faculty on campus.

Classrooms: VAMNICOM classrooms are well-designed and equipped with centralised air-conditioners, projectors and other facilities.

Wifi: Wifi facilities are provided on campus and hostel grounds with a speed of up to 100 mbps.

Library: The VAMNICOM library is home to 5000 bound volumes of core publications and 140 research journals published on a national and international scale. Additionally, the library subscribes to 20 publications and 12 newspapers in several languages for general readings. Services at the library include open access to all, study material for doctoral research, orientation services and the Current Awareness Service (CAS).

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:

• Ritesh Mahajan PGDM FULL TIME-(FT) '16- Regional Coordinator
• Sneha Gundla MBA / PGDM '16- Founder and Director at Ashirwad Farm Fresh, Mumbai
• Akshay Thoravashe MBA / PGDM '16- Area Executive at National Collateral Management Services Limited, Aurangabad
• Umesh Borade MBA '16- Territory Business Manager at Bayer CropScience, Ahmadnagar
• Mangesh Gawand MBA / PGDM '16- Management Trainee Sales and Marketing at Anmol Feeds Private Limited., Pune
• Gaurav Deore PGDBM '16- Senior manager at Annapurna Microfinance Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara
• Ajinath Thore MBA / PGDM '16- Senior Consultant at NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ahmadnagar
• Nikhil Shinde B.B.M + MBA '16- Territory Manager at Syngenta India Ltd, Pune, Ahmadnagar
• Vikram Khairnar MBA / PGDM '16- Asst Category Manager at Future Retail Ltd (Buying & Merchandising), Hyderabad
• Nitesh Rikame PGDM FULL TIME-(FT) '16- Senior Officer-Business Development and Projects at Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR), Pune

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