VAMNICOM Admission 2026 - Dates, Form, Online Process, Fees

Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune, for its two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Agri-Business & Management (PGDM-ABM) 2026-28 batch is conducted based on valid CAT 2025 or CMAT 2026 scores. The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on exam scores, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The online application fee for the program is ₹2,000.

VAMNICOM Important Dates 2026

The admission timeline for the PGDM-ABM 2026-28 batch is expected to follow the schedule below. All dates are tentative and will be updated based on official announcements.

Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility requirements to be considered for admission to VAMNICOM's flagship PGDM-ABM program.

• Academic Qualification: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognised University or Institution.
• Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories) in the qualifying degree examination is mandatory.
• Entrance Exam Score: Candidates must have a valid score from either CAT 2025 or CMAT 2026.
• Final Year Students: Students appearing for their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree with the requisite percentage before the program commences.

For a detailed breakdown of the program's curriculum and fee structure, you can visit the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Courses Fees.

The selection of candidates for the PGDM-ABM program is a two-stage process designed to identify individuals with high academic aptitude and managerial potential.

Stage 1: Shortlisting

Candidates are first shortlisted based on their performance in the CAT or CMAT entrance exams. The shortlisting is based on the minimum percentile specified in the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Cutoff.

Stage 2: Final Selection (GD & PI)

Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative score from all components, with specific weightage assigned to each.

The application process for VAMNICOM is conducted entirely online through the institute's official admission portal. Follow these steps to complete your application:

• Visit the official VAMNICOM website and navigate to the PGDM Admission section.
• Register by providing your basic details like name, email address, and mobile number to create login credentials.
• Log in and fill out the detailed application form with personal, academic, and work experience information.
• Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including your photograph and signature, in the specified format.
• Pay the application fee of ₹2,000 using the available online payment methods (Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking).
• Review the application form thoroughly before final submission and print a copy for your records.

Candidates need to have the following documents ready in a scanned format before starting the application process:

• Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Class 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Graduation Mark Sheets (all semesters/years) and Degree Certificate
• CAT 2025 / CMAT 2026 Scorecard
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/NC-OBC candidates)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
• Work Experience Certificate(s) (if applicable)
• A recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature