

The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at Vignan University, located in Guntur, is a well-regarded choice for management aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. As a department within a deemed-to-be university that holds a NAAC 'A+' grade, it carries a strong mark of quality. The parent university itself secured the 75th position in the university category under the NIRF 2023 rankings, which speaks to its overall academic standing. DMS primarily offers an MBA program with various specializations like Finance, HR, and Marketing, alongside an undergraduate BBA course. For its flagship MBA program, admissions are conducted through the university's own entrance test, V-JET, while scores from national exams like CAT, MAT, and CMAT are also considered. The total fee for the two-year MBA program is approximately INR 5.2 lakhs, making it a relatively affordable option for students seeking a quality management education. Looking ahead to the placement outcomes for the 2025 batch, the department aims to build on its consistent track record. In the recent placement cycles, the MBA program has seen a median package of around INR 4.5 LPA. The placement drive typically attracts over 100 companies, including prominent recruiters from the banking and IT sectors such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, TCS, and Wipro, offering students diverse career opportunities right from the campus.