Vijaybhoomi University
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2018 |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| President | Sanjay Padode |
| Location | , , 410210 , 19°01′14″N 73°31′21″E / 19.020641°N 73.522448°E |
| Campus | 53 Acres |
| Website | http://vijaybhoomi.edu.in/ |
Overview
Vijaybhoomi University (VU) is a private, liberal professional university based in Karjat, Maharashtra, India, established in 2018 under the Vijaybhoomi University Act passed by the Government of Maharashtra.[1] It is recognized by the UGC and aims to blend liberal education with professional degrees in management, design, technology, law, and music.
Campus
VU's 53-acre residential campus is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats, approximately 60 km from Mumbai. It includes design labs, recording studios, moot courts, digital classrooms, and sports facilities.
Constituent Schools
Vijaybhoomi University consists of:
- Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM)
- Vijaybhoomi School of Law
- Vijaybhoomi School of Science & Technology
- Vijaybhoomi School of Design
- The True School of Music
Programs
Undergraduate
| Program | Degree | Duration | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | BBA (General / Hons / Hons with Research) | 3–4 years | JAGSoM |
| BBA in Accounting & Finance (KPMG in India Co-designed) | BBA (Hons / Research) | 4 years | JAGSoM |
| Integrated BBA + MBA | BBA + MBA | 5 years | JAGSoM |
| BBA LL.B (Hons) | Law + Business | 5 years | School of Law |
| BFA (Music Production) | BFA (Hons) | 3-4 years | True School of Music |
| BPA (Contemporary Performance) | BPA (Hons) | 3-4 years | True School of Music |
| BPA (Hindustani Classical – Vocals) | BPA (Hons) | 3-4 years | True School of Music |
| B.Tech in Sound Engineering | B.Tech | 4 years | True School of Music |
| B.Des | Bachelor of Design (Hons) | 4 years | School of Design |
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) | B.Tech | 4 years | School of Science & Tech |
| B.Tech (CSE – AI Major) | B.Tech | 4 years | School of Science & Tech |
Postgraduate
- **MBA** (JAGSoM) – 2 years
Admission
Admissions are based on performance in national entrance exams and the university’s internal process (VUSAT + Personal Interview).
UG accepted scores: VUSAT, JEE, CUET, SAT, IPMAT, CLAT, LSAT, UCEED, NID-DAT, MHT-CET PG accepted scores: CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, NMAT, JAGMAT
Scholarships
VU offers scholarships and grants based on merit, domicile, gender, and performance:
- 100% waiver for EWS and armed forces martyrs’ wards
- 50% waiver for Maharashtra domicile students
- 50% waiver for national/state athletes or performers
- 25% waiver for children of armed forces (serving/retired)
- Girl student grant (10% fee rebate)
Rankings
- **AACSB Accredited** (JAGSoM) – one of the 15 such institutions in India[3]
- **QS Global Business Rankings 2025** – JAGSoM ranked in 101+ band for PGDM (Marketing & Analytics), 151+ for Finance[4]
Accreditation
Vijaybhoomi University is recognized by the UGC.[5]
References
- ^ "Vijaybhoomi University, Raigad Act, 2018". Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Final Admission Policy 2025–26". Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "AACSB Accredited Schools – Jagdish Sheth School of Management". Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "QS World University Rankings: Business Masters". Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Private University List – UGC". Retrieved 2025-06-12.