MBA/PGDM

Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is one among the elite agricultural universities in India that provides specialised courses such as MBA in Agribusiness. With the core areas being agricultural and allied subjects, the MBA programme has been found to gain considerable momentum.

 Similar to most of the agricultural universities, AAU has a decent record when it comes to placements. A few companies from agriculture, FMCG, banking, and consulting have their requirements fulfilled through recruiters from AAU.

However, in terms of numbers and quality of jobs, they might be lesser compared to the top B-schools. The average package for MBA graduates varies; however, it usually falls into a moderate range, particularly for the experienced or specialised graduates. The campus has dedicated placement cells for improving industry connect and mostly the internships lead to offering full-time jobs. Networking, as well as increasing focus on the industry toward agribusiness, could bring better prospects ahead.

Admitting into MBA programs at Assam Agricultural University requires fulfilling the eligibility and application process; this applies to any applicant. Applicants must generally hold any degree with at least 50 % marks (45 % for reserved categories) from a recognised university, apart from one of CAT, MAT or CMAT; perhaps the university may keep entrance for final selection after qualifying in entrance exams.

Now, it is time to apply through the official application portal of the university.

The process involves filling out preset electronic application forms, paying an application fee, and uploading documents such as academic papers, score Sheets from the entrance exam, and ID verification.

Shortlisted candidates will be called forward for personal interview/group discussion after the initial application and entrance exam. Candidates will finally select by the entrance test and Interview Assessment.

ASM has come a long way as a good institution for an MBA- pursuing career and the Institute of International Business and Research is one of its branches across Pune.

Courses offered by the institution are approved AICTE curricula and have specializations in marketing, finance, human resources, and operations management. The institution also provides some value-added certifications in Six Sigma, digital marketing, analytics among others for excellent industry relevance.

There is a concept of experiential learning encouraged by IIBR through industrial visits, live projects and guest lectures delivered by industry professionals. Faculty consists of a good mix of veteran academicians and industry experts and infuses a lot of depth into learning. The institute also has a placement cell that is quite good as companies like TCS, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Amazon visit the campus for placements. Average packages are between ?4-6 LPA, but higher ones are offered for specialised roles.

The tuition fee for completing two-year MBA at ASM's Institute of International Business and Research (IIBR), Pune, comes to around INR 7.5 lakhs.

This fee will cover tuition and examination fees, personality development programs, industrial visits, and several components of other value-added activities.

 The institute would also contribute modern infrastructure like a Wi-Fi-enabled campus, seminar halls, an auditorium, and much more in its support for student learning. It offers AICTE-approved programme covering various specializations such as marketing, HR, finance, and digital marketing.

The institute provides many scholarship opportunities for students to assist those in need. 

The fee structure varies with the course as well as other parameters in terms of MBA at LJ Institute of Engineering and Technology (LJIET). The general MBA, for instance, has a range of annual fees from INR 90,000 to INR 1,10,000.

There will be other charges for exams, labs and other facilities that will cause increments in the overall fees. Furthermore, LJIET is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University and promises a whole lot of other facilities like modern infrastructure and experienced faculty to enhance the way learning is done in the institute. It makes the institutions for students to prepare them for leadership roles through rigorous academic training and practical exposure. For more details and updated fee figures to ensure no change passed unnoticed, one can check with the college directly.

Admission is mostly by merit-based selection, although some students may be required to sit entrance exams like CMAT or CAT .

Not only the IIMs but many other popular B-Schools are within your reach. B-schools such as GIM-Goa, K J Somaiya-Mumbai, TAPMI-Manipal, FORE-New Delhi, IFMR-Chennai, IRMA-Anand, MICA-Ahmedabad, LIBA-Chennai, XIME-Bangalore etc. accept students with CAT score range of 70-95 percentile.

The CAT scorecard is valid for one year from the result declaration date. For example, the CAT 2024 scores will be valid for admission until December 31, 2025. Many MBA entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, IBSAT, and MAT, are held in December and January. Colleges that accept scores from these exams begin their selection process in January. Some private B-schools keep their admission window open until September based on scores from exams like CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT. 

With regards to MBA seats, Apex Professional University will have them available depending on the academic years and the specialisation offered along with the overall limited intake of students admitted in any particular year.

 As incidental to this principle, there is not a single Indian university that will reserve unlimited seats in each programme for the sake of quality management and maintenance in the student-teacher ratio. Between 60-120 or even much more MBA seats could be expected along with the requirements and available resources within that institution. However, specific and updated information regarding MBA seats being offered in Apex Professional University can be fetched from the official website of the university or directly reach in to the admissions office.