Durgadevi Saraf Global Business School (DSGS) Mumbai PGDM Admission 2023: USPs, Criteria, Cut off, Fees, Placements, Selection Process

Known for its curriculum design and changes as per industry and market requirement which facilitates high placements and career growth of its students, DSIMS Mumbai offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM- 2 Years Full Time Program) which is offered at the newly established Durgadevi Saraf Global Business School (DSGS).

PGDM is the flagship program of DSGS. The program is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, Department of Technical Education. Upto 2019-20, DSIMS conducted PGDM and MMS at the same campus but as per the directive issued by AICTE vide approval process handbook 2020-21, DSIMS was not permitted to conduct MMS & PGDM Programs in the same institution. Accordingly, Rajasthani Sammelan Education Trust (RSET), the promoters of DSIMS, established a new institution in the name of Durgadevi Saraf Global Business School (DSGS) for conducting PGDM Program from the academic session 2020-21. Apart from the PGDM programme, DSIMS also offers Masters in Management Studies (MMS - 2 Years Full Time Program) which is an MBA programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai with specialization in Marketing, Finance, HR, & Operations.

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DSGS Admission 2023 application process is open for PGDM 2023-25 batch while admission 2023 process for DSIMS MMS 2023-25 batch will be conducted through DTE CAP 2023. Read below DSIMS USPs with all the important details about Admission 2023, DSGS PGDM Fees, Placements, admission eligibility, selection process and more

Table of Contents

1. DSIMS Mumbai: Institute Highlights & USPs
2. Management Programmes Offered at DSGS Mumbai
3. DSGS Mumbai Fees
4. DSGS Mumbai Seats
5. DSGS Mumbai Placements: Consistent rise in packages
6. DSGS Industry Connect
7. DSGS Curriculum: Creating Industry Ready Managers
8. DSGS: International collaborations
9. DSGS Mumbai Admission Eligibility Criteria 2023
10. How to Apply for DSGS Mumbai Admission 2023?
11. DSIMS Mumbai Admission Criteria 2023: Different for PGDM and MMS Programs
12. DSGS Mumbai Admission 2023: PGDM Shortlisting & Final Selection Process
13. DSIMS MMS Admission 2023 Criteria
14. DSGS Admission Process: Required Documents
15. DSGS Mumbai Cut Off  

1. DSIMS & DSGS Mumbai: Institute Highlights & USPs
DSGS has been conceived with the ambitious objectives of developing professional expertise and skilled manpower in all functional areas of management. Key Institute highlights and USPs are:

• 1.1 Accreditations & Approvals: DSGS PGDM is AICTE approved and MMS is affiliated to Mumbai University. DSIMS is NAAC Accredited. To pursue long-term quality assurance standards, DSIMS has established its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
• 1.2 Grooming Skilled Professionals for Industry: DSGS aims at providing professional management education to students & thereby provides highly motivated & skilled management professionals to the industry.
• 1.3 DSIMS Ranking: DSIMS is an 11 year old recognized B-School which has been consistently ranked among the Top Private B-Schools in Mumbai and nationally. DSIMS is ranked #91 among top B-schools in India in MBAUniverse.com B-School Rankings 2022. DSIMS has been ranked 5th among the Top Private B-Schools in Mumbai and ranked 18th among the Top Private B Schools in West India By Times B School Survey 2021. DSIMS was ranked 29th among the Top Private B Schools in India By Times B School Survey 2021. DSIMS has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing Private Education Institute 2012-13’ in the ‘Business School’ category Process Advisors & Evaluators-KPMG in India.
• 1.4 Awards & Accolades: DSIMS received ISO certification for Quality Management Education by Lloyd’s Register LRQA.; it won Asia’s 100 Best & Fastest Growing Management Institute organized by WCRC Leaders, Asia Edition on 9th January 2014; Indian Management Vol. 53; Issue 11, Nov 2014 has rated Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, “A4” under B Schools of West India.
• 1.5 DSGS Mumbai Fee for PGDM: DSGS Fees is Rs.7.25 lakhs for PGDM programme. DSGS Mumbai fees for PGDM program is much lower than the fee charged by many good B-schools in India.
• 1.6 Strong DSGS Placements: Known for its focus on industry oriented curriculum, robust and innovative pedagogy, Durga Devi Saraf Institute of Management Studies has a consistent track record of placements and a strong industry-interface. DSGS PGDM Placement 2022 has been good with many companies recruiting from campus. Average salary in DSGS Placement was Rs.6 LPA and the highest salary was Rs.8 LPA.
• 1.7 Top Recruiters: Top Recruiters at DSGS placement include Aditya Birla Capital, Amazon, Airtel, Affinity.Com, Airtel, Deloitte, Reliance, ICICI Bank, Oracle, among others
• 1.8 Corporate Connect: DSGS has strong corporate relations and maintains a tighter interaction between corporate and the college. Courses are delivered by a combination of academician and practicing business leaders in order to give a blend of concepts and application to students
• 1.9 Global Partnerships: DSGS Mumbai has international partnerships with European and US Universities for Student & Faculty Exchange, International Research and other programs. DSGS has collaborated with ESSCA Management Institute in Hungary and Northumbria University of East London.

2. Management Programmes Offered at DSGS and DSIMS Mumbai

2.1 PGDM: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM- 2Years Full Time Program) is the flagship program of DSGS. The PGDM program of DSGS is approved by AICTE and the Government of Maharashtra, Department of Technical Education.

2.2 MMS: DSIMS, the parent institute of DSGS offers Masters in Management Studies (MMS – 2 Years Full Time Program) affiliated to the University of Mumbai with specialization in Marketing, Finance, HR, & Operations.

2.3 MMM, MFM, MHRDM: DSIMS also offers 3 Years Part Time Master’s Degree Program (MMM, MFM, MHRDM), affiliated to University of Mumbai. Apart from the above mentioned courses DSIMS runs some of the short term courses & programs for the business professionals, like – Executive program in Management (EPM), Post Graduate Program in Managing Family Business (PGPMFB), Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business Planning for Women (DEW) and Management Development Program (MDP) & Faculty Development Program (FDP).

2.4 DSGS Mumbai PGDM: Program Highlights
The 2 years flagship Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM) in Management of Durgadevi Saraf  Global Business School (DSGS) Mumbai offers its students more than what the MMS students are offered. The PGDM students at DSGS get the same four functional areas as in MMS but there is an add-on feature of this program.

• PGDM specialization curriculum and pedagogic initiatives are updated regularly with the changes in industry requirement 
• PGDM offers close industry interface
• International Faculty on board, teaching many courses in the PGDM program
• PGDM students get  the opportunity to visit Universities in Europe and US
• Contemporary and continuously updated curriculum for better employability of the students

2.5 DSGS PGDM: Offered with Add On Feature
The unique feature of DSGS PGDM program is its specialization, the tracks of which are regularly orchestrated with the ever changing needs of the industries.

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2.6 DSGS PGDM Program Specializations
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management at DSGS is a robust, unique, industry-driven program which focuses on creating industry ready and socially sensitive professionals.
The program is designed to provide learning environment and ambience to the budding leaders to develop their skills through four emerging areas of specialization in the corporate world:

• Finance – Focus on Financial Markets
• Organizational Psychology & Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Communications
• Operations – Logistics and Supply Chain Management

2.7 DSIMS Mumbai MMS Specializations
MMS is a MBA degree programme at DSMIMS and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Following specialization are offered in MMS course:

• Marketing
• Finance
• HR
• Operations

3. DSGS Mumbai Fees
The 2 years DSGSS Mumbai fees for PGDM and DSIMS MMS fees, payable by students is as under:

Programme	DSIMS Mumbai Fee Structure (Rs.in Lakhs)
PGDM 2023-25	Rs.7,25,000
MMS 2023-25	Rs.4,73,450 (Under Revision)

4. DSGS Mumbai Seats
PGDM 2023-25 Programme intake at DSGS, Mumbai is as below:

Programme	Seats
PGDM 2023-25 (Offered at DSGS)	120
MMS 2023-25 (Offered at DSIMS)	120

5. DSGS Mumbai Placements: Consistent rise in packages
DSGS - Durgadevi Saraf Global Business School Mumbai placements have been witnessing more than 250 recruiters in each placement season for final recruitment of its students.

Average compensation in DSGS Mumbai Placement is Rs.6 lakh per annum and the highest salary is Rs.8 lakh per annum. Top recruiters include Aditya Birla Capital, Amazon, Airtel, Adecco Group, American Express Bank, Bajaj Corp, Flipkart, Future Group, Nestle, Deloitte, Reliance Retail, ICICI Bank, Oracle, A.K. Capital Services, Abans Broking Services, ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences, Affinity.Com, AGS Transact Technologies, All Cargo Logistics, Amagi Media Labs among others.

6. DSGS Industry Connect
DSGS strongly advocates a tighter interaction between corporate and the college. In the very first year of its existence, the AICTE recognized DSGS PGDM programme. Efforts were made by DSGS in bridging the campus corporate divide by providing DSGS with a grant to facilitate Industry – Institute Partnership. 

Each DSGS PGDM and DSIMS MMS course is delivered by a combination of academician and practicing business leaders in order to give a blend of concepts and application to students. Besides, students get ample opportunities to interact with world renowned academicians in the campus due to DSGS global leadership development initiatives. 
 
DSGS has been able to take advantage of its location by inviting a wide array of senior industry professionals to visit the campus and interact with the students. The aim of these interactions is twofold – one to provide an opportunity for the students to network among the industry for their career, and the second to help DSGS students understand the application of the knowledge they have gained during their academic sessions. 

7. DSGS Curriculum: Creating Industry Ready Managers
The curricula at DSGS is designed & developed based on Industry feedback and the best International practices. Academic rigor is maintained through the design and delivery of the programs. 

The PGDM at DSGS provides students a choice of platform to take leadership roles out of four emerging areas in the Industry Operations - Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Organizational Psychology & Human Resource Management; Marketing and Communications; Finance - Focus on Financial Markets.

8. DSGS: International collaborations
DSGS Mumbai under the patronage of RSET started collaborating with European and US Universities in different facets, like- International Student & Faculty Exchange Program and International Research Collaboration. DSGS students visit many institutes of international repute during their association with the institute. DSGS students have visited ESSCA Management Institute in Hungary and Northumbria University of East London as part of the collaborative agreement.

The Rajasthani Sammelan Educational Trust (RSET) under whose patronage DSGS operates, and University of East London (UEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), crafting an agreement for collaboration. The MOU broadly encompasses internationalization of both the institutes' campuses, involving student exchange, faculty exchange and research collaboration.

9. DSGS Mumbai Admission Eligibility Criteria 2023
DSGS Mumbai Eligibility for PGDM Admission 2023 is based on following criteria

• The candidate should be an Indian National.
• Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from any of the Universities recognized by University Grants Commission or Association of Indian Universities in any discipline.
• Obtained non-zero score at any one of the following entrance examinations required for admission in the concerned Academic Year; MH-CET, CAT, ATMA, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT. Any other (as per the AICTE norms for minority colleges).
• Applicants appearing for final year degree examination can also apply.

10. How to Apply for DSGS Mumbai Admission 2023?
Application for DSGS PGDM Admission 2023 can be submitted online with the  GMAT/CAT/XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/MAH-CET/MAT exam scores. DSGS Mumbai is one of the very few Business Schools in India that offer a unique two-year program with innovative curriculum design and pedagogic approach with a clear business focus, intellectual discipline and a sense of teamwork.  

10.1 Step by Step Application Process for DSGS Admission 2023

• Step 1: Register for DSGS PGDM Admission 2023
• Step 2: Fill up the details in the Application form
• Step 3: Submit & Download the filled in Application form
• Step 4: Pay online Rs.2000/- towards application fee or pay by DD drawn in favour of “RS-DSIMS” and send to the institute office so as go reach before the last date
• Step-5: Submit the hard copy of the filled in downloaded application form to DSIMS, Mumbai
• Please note that the forms received without application processing fee will not be considered for admission.

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10.2 DSGS Application Process 2023: 10 Key Instructions   

• The Application Form for PGDM is available online on the institute’s website: www.DSGS.org.in
• The student needs to fill & submit the form online and pay application form fees of Rs. 2,000 through online payment mode, Or
• Fill in application form and submit online. Application fee of Rs. 2000 should be sent by demand draft drawn in favour of “RS-DSIMS “to the Institute Office along with the downloaded application form before the last date for submission of admission form
• Submit a printout of the downloaded PDF application form along with the Entrance Score Card and Graduation Mark sheet, (if appearing, submit last semester mark sheet) within two days from the date of submission of online form.
• Only on receipt of the form and application fees, one would be considered for Personal Interview (PI)
• You should submit the documentary proof / evidence for the aptitude test score which  you are mentioning in the form. The acceptable test scores are GMAT/CAT/XAT/ ATMA/CMAT/MAH-CET/MAT.
• If you have not received the test score till the time of submitting the application form then you should submit the photocopy of the score card at the time of Personal Interview.
• You should mention scores of all the tests you have appeared for. DSGS will consider the best score among all the tests which you have provided in the application form.
• The application will be considered as accepted after the completion of entire application form
• Please also keep your mobile handy for online application. Only one Mobile Number can be used by a candidate for online registration.

10.3 DSGS PGDM Application Fee
The DSGS Mumbai admission 2023 application fee is Rs.2000/- for PGDM programme.

The Application Forms received without application processing fee of Rs.2000/- will not be considered for admission. 

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11. DSGS Mumbai Admission Criteria 2023: Different for PGDM and MMS Programs
Admission Criteria is different for DSGS PGDM and for DSIMS MMS programme. For the MMS admission 2023, the candidates are shortlisted and the institute is allotted through CAP round by DTE Maharashtra.

For PGDM admission, DSGS Mumbai Admission Criteria 2023 will follow two-step Admission process at the institute level. The DSGS PGDM admission process involves the Shortlisting criteria based on entrance exam score and the Final admission selection Criteria comprising GD-PI round.

12. DSGS Mumbai Admission Process 2023: PGDM Shortlisting & Final Selection
The DSGS Mumbai Admission process 2023 for PGDM program is open for next few days. Below are shared the DSGS Mumbai Admission criteria including shortlisting criteria and DSGS Mumbai selection process. 

12.1 DSGS Mumbai Shortlist Criteria for Admission 2023
The first part of Durgadevi Saraf Global Business School Admission 2023 criteria is the shortlisting criteria before final selection round. DSGS, Mumbai will shortlist the candidates for Personal Interview. PI round covers the document verification process also. The DSGS Mumbai Shortlist criteria will be as under:

• DSGS Mumbai will shortlist candidates on the basis of entrance exam scores accepted for admission namely CAT 2022, XAT 2023, CMAT 2023, MAH CET 2023, MAT, ATMA, GMAT
• DSGS Mumbai cut off is based on aggregate scores and not on sectional scores of the applicants in the acceptable entrance exams for shortlisting. As such DSGS Mumbai cut off is decided at the time of shortlisting by the B-school.
• Applicants may submit more than one entrance test score. DSGS will consider the best test score for shortlisting.
• All the applicants shortlisted for PI are offered the opportunity to attend the final selection process on the dates advised to them

12.2 DSGS Mumbai Selection Criteria 2023: Final Admission Process & Weightage
Weightage for Entrance test, Interview, Academic performance and performance at Sports, Extra Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity will be awarded to prepare final merit list for making admission offer to the selected candidates. Final round at DSGS Mumbai Admission 2023 process will consist of following criteria and weightage:

Sr. No.	Components	Weightage
1.	Score in Common Entrance Tests	50%
2.	Group Discussion	15%
3.	Personal Interview	15%
4.	Academic Performance	10%
5.	Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Academic Diversity and Gender Diversity	10%
6.	Total Weightage	100%

13. DSIMS MMS Admission 2023 Criteria
DSIMS Mumbai is categorized as Private/Unaided Hindi Linguistic Minority institute by Government of Maharashtra for MMS admission. The Institute Code for DSIMS as given by DTE is MB-3350 for MMS programme.

13.1 Division of MMS Seats & Admission Process at DSIMS
Out of 120 seats in MMS programme the division of seats is as under:

• Open Category Seats are 35:​ Admission to these seats is available for Maharashtra State and All India category candidates as specified by DTE Maharashtra. DSIMS Admission process for these MMS seats will be carried out by the Competent Authority through Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• Minority Category Seats are 61: Admission to these seats is available for Hindi Speaking Minority Community and will be carried out by the Competent Authority trough Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
• Institute Level Seats are 24:​ Admission to the Institute Level Seats will be carried out by the Institute

13.2 DSIMS MMS Admission Process for Open & Minority category seats

• For DSIMS MMS Admission, candidates will be selected through DTE CAP
• The selected candidates are required to apply to DSIMS for admission.
• DSIMS MMS Admission form is available on the institute website.
• Fill in the application form and submit online
• Down load the application form and submit the hard copy of the same along with a demand draft for Rs. 2000.00 towards application form on or before the last date for admission as decided by the Admission Regulating Authority, Govt of Maharashtra

13. 3 DSIMS MMS Admission Process for Institute Level Seats
 Admission to the Institute Level Seats will be carried out by the Institute in the following manner:

• Candidates are required to register through ARC for Institute Seats
• It is pre-requisite and mandatory to apply to the Competent Authority to be eligible for admission under this quota.
• After registering with ARC, candidates are required to apply to the Institute for admission.
• Admission form is available on our website. Fill in the application form and submit online.
• Down load the application form and submit the hard copy of the same along with a demand draft for Rs. 2000.00 towards application form and admission process fee on or before the last date for submission of admission form. Form received without application processing fee will not be considered for admission.
• Institute will carry out the admission for these seats strictly as per the Inter-se-Merit of the candidates who have applied to the Institution.

14. DSGS Mumbai Admission Process 2023: Required Documents
All the applicants who get shortlisted for participating in the selection process are to submit one set of self-attested documents as per the following sequence at the time of Personal Interview.

• 10, 12, and Degree (Semester / Year wise) Mark Sheets and Certificate
• Aptitude Test (GMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ MH-CET) Score Card, whichever is applicable
• Work Experience Certificate (If any)
• “Gap (IF ANY) Affidavit” (Period after Graduation till Admission Date)
• Photographs 2 Nos. – Stamp Size (Please write Name on the reverse side of the Photograph
• Aadhar Card
• The shortlisted applicants must provide original certificates for the verification.
• Original documents are required to be submitted at the time of admission
• All documents shall be verified by DSGS Mumbai.

15. DSGS Mumbai Cut Off  
Although DSGS Mumbai cut off is not officially announced and no minimum cut offs in the admission process for the DSGS Mumbai have been prescribed, the expected DSGS Mumbai cut offs may remain in a range of 70-75 percentile, depending upon the quality & number of applications received. The DSGS cut off varies from year to year for PGDM.

Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies (DSIMS), is the parent institute of Durgadevi Saraf Global Business School Mumbai. It was set up by Rajasthani Sammelan that has done unmatched service in the field of education in the commercial capital of India. The business school has been promoted to fulfill the dream of providing value based management education that would fulfill the needs of all the stakeholders. With generous donations offered by Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, Rajasthani Sammelan has set up DSIMS, a world class management and post-graduate institute that will be a centre of excellence in post graduate education, research & consultancy. The institute has been named after Shri Mahavirprasadji’s mother, Late Smt. Durgadevi Saraf.

The Management of the Institute believes that effective governance is the key to providing quality education. In order to meet this aim the staff contributes towards academic and non academic activities of the institute. This empowerment propels the staff to provide every student a high quality learning experience.

In a short span of few years, DSIMS has won many accolades because of its pragmatic curriculum architecture. Its research oriented faculty team has designed curricula of different programs with high level of corporate input which enable the DSIMS management students to maintain their supremacy in the corporate world. 

The Institute aims at providing professional management education to students & thereby provides highly motivated & skilled management professionals to the industry. The program architecture is designed and developed taking into consideration the quality, curriculum and pedagogy

DSIMS has received ISO certification for Quality Management Education by Lloyd's Register LRQA. DSIMS has won Asia's 100 Best & Fastest Growing Management Institute organized by WCRC Leaders, Asia Edition. DSIMS has been awarded 'Fastest Growing Private Education Institute 2012-13' in the 'Business School' category Process Advisors & Evaluators-KPMG in India. PGDM Admission at DSGS is open, Apply Now

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