Athena School of Management Powai Mumbai Answered Questions

No, NMAT is not compulsory to get admission into the PGPM course at Athena School of Management, because the school also accepts several other entrance examination scores for admission to this management course, such as NMAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ ASAT - Athena Scholastic Ability Test. Therefore, NMAT is one of the accepted entrance exams for admission to the PGPM course. However, it is not compulsory. Therefore, candidates with relevant scores in any of the following entrance exams can get admission to PGPM courses.

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the PGPM/ MBA course at ISME Bangalore and Athena School of Management are almost similar, in which candidates must complete their graduation with decent scores. Moreover, for the selection process, the accepted entrance varies from college to college:Accepted Entrance Exam for PGPM at Athena School of Management: GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT/ Athena Scholastic Ability Test. Accepted Entrance Exam for MBA at ISME Bangalore: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ Other. Further, GD&PI are common selection processes at both colleges.  

Currently, the admission portal is open for applying to the PGPM/ MBA course at Athena School of Management. Candidates who qualify for the eligibility criteria can apply for the course through the official website of the college. Moreover, candidates can apply online and offline for the course; online through the official website of the school and offline by downloading the application form and submitting it to the college's address. 

The total seat intake for the PGPM/ MBA course at Athena School of Management is 120. To get a seat in this programme, applicants must first complete the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e., complete graduation with decent scores. Moreover, for the selection process, the school accepts  GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT scores, followed by a GD & PI/ counselling. In case an applicant has not taken any of the entrance exams, they can take the ASAT - Athena Scholastic Ability Test.

All of the fee components of the Athena School of Management PGPM/ MBA course, once paid, including the application fee, tuition fee, admission fee, etc., are non-refundable. Moreover, the fees of the course are non-refundable under any circumstances. Therefore, before submitting the course fee, candidates must ensure that they are confirmed to get admission into this college and the course. 

Officially, the highest placement package offered to PGPM graduates at Athena School of Management has not been released by the school yet. However, according to the verified Shiksha reviews of the students and alumni of ASM Mumbai, the highest placement package secured by the graduates in the recent placement drive was INR 12 LPA.

The PGPM course at Athena School of Management offers specialisations including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, International Business & Entrepreneurship. Thus, candidates can get job roles in similar fields according to the specialisations pursued. The names of some of the job opportunities are as follows:Brand ManagerMarketing ManagerDigital Marketing ManagerProduct ManagerSales Manager / Area Sales ManagerMarketFinancial AnalystInvestment BankerCredit AnalystRisk ManagerHR ManagerTalent Acquisition SpecialistHR Business Partner (HRBP)Learning & Development ManagerGlobal Supply Chain ManagerInternational Business Development Manager, etc. 

Yes, Athena School of Management does offer internship opportunities to MBA/ PGPM students. Moreover, as per the information brochure of the course available at the official website of the school. students have to undergo three internships (two months each in semesters one, two, and three). Students also get an opportunity to apply for international internships. Additionally, students have completed their international internships across the world in Germany, Italy, Holland, Turkey, etc.

To get admission into the PGPM course at Athena School of Management, applicants must secure valid scores in GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT scores, followed by a GD & PI/ counselling. Moreover, if candidates have not secured valid scores in any of these entrance exams, they are required to appear and secure valid scores in ASAT - Athena Scholastic Ability Test. Moreover, admission without an entrance exam is not mentioned anywhere on the official website of the college.

The process to get the MBA/ PGPM seat at Athena School of Management requires candidates to apply for the course through the official website of the institute by paying an application fee. Before applying for the course, candidates are required to complete the following eligibility criteria:Applicants must complete their graduation in any stream with a decent score. They must have secured a valid score in the entrance exam. The names of the accepted entrance exams are MAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT/ Athena Scholastic Ability Test. Once candidates secure a valid score in the entrance exam, they are required to go through a GD & PI/ counselling round.Those who got shortlisted are required to submit an adequate amount of the course fee.