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Why Amrita MBA?


Vision: Creating future-ready leaders for a prosperous, responsible, and sustainable world
Mission: Delivering transformative, value-based management education with a focus on research and societal impact
Campuses across India: Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Mysuru, Kochi
Strong Placement record with alumni in leadership roles at Apple, Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, TCS, PayPal, JLL, and more
Global Exposure: Dual Degree MBA-MS at Bengaluru campus in collaboration with University at Buffalo, USA – final semester at Buffalo
2,000+ alumni network powering global careers across industries
Industry-driven curriculum blending academics, live projects, research, and career readiness
Vibrant campus life: Business fests, cultural programs, management simulations, Live-in-Labs® for real-world problem solving
Top-ranked B-School: ASB Coimbatore among India’s Top 26 with prestigious AACSB Accreditation

 

Phone number: 9443384458, 8606878111

mba@amrita.edu

MBA 2027 Admission Open
31 Jan 2027
Last date to apply for Amrita CAT
7 Feb 2027
Amrita CAT Exam Date

Dual Degree

Programme with University at Buffalo

Amrita School of Business, Bengaluru offers unique MBA programme in collaboration with one of the top public universities in USA. University at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB). The Amrita- UB MBA-MS collaborative dual-degree programme began in 2009 and has taken great strides over the last few years. On successful completion, the graduand is conferred MBA degree by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and MS in Business Analytics and Systems by University at Buffalo.

Open Up a New
World of Opportunities

We mould business leaders who play a meaningful role in people’s lives. The ones who drive change. The ones who make the world a better place than it was when they found it. We build, conserve, and provide an environment that creates ideas that make a difference. Ideas that move markets. And ideas that change the ways of the world. We achieve this through mining deeper insights and nurturing wider perspectives.
You’ll discover these in the worldview of our alumni - and the way in which they address the pressing and challenging needs of the world around them. This is the reason why - in recent times - when they scout for quality talent, over a hundred of the most admired companies of the world, keep their eyes trained on one institution - the Amrita School of Business.

93.62 %
Students Placed
in 2024

118 +
Companies Visited

24.84 LPA
Highest CTC 2025

8.33 LPA
Avg CTC 2025

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Amrita ACAT (Amrita Common Aptitude Test)

Amrita ACAT is a nationwide test conducted across all our six prestigious campuses in Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Kochi through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Syllabus for Amrita ACAT:

  • Verbal Reasoning & Language Comprehension: 25 questions
  • Data Interpretation & Analysis: 25 questions
  • General Knowledge of Indian and Global Scenarios: 25 questions
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions

Exam Details

  • Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Scoring:
    • Correct Answer: +3 marks
    • Incorrect Answer: -1 mark penalty

AMET Exam Date:
March and 11th March, 2023

Time Schedule for the Exam:
5th March – 10 am to 12:30 pm
11th March – 3 pm to 5:30 pm

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Alumni

Krishna M. Pillai
Krishna M. Pillai

Manager Risk & Controls – Risk & Compliance at Emirates Integrated Telecommunications (DU) United Arab Emirates

Arijeet Srivastava
Arijeet Srivastava

Team Manager, IN Operations, Amazon

Aiswarya Ajith
Aiswarya Ajith

Associate HR at Walmart India/ University College Dublin

Jishnu J Nair
Jishnu J Nair

Scrum Master at Tata Consultancy Services

Vijay Nair
Vijay Nair

Associate VP Marketing & Country Head | National Geographic (Batch of 2005 to 2007)

Gangadhar Kodandaram
Gangadhar Kodandaram

Director – Sales, Microsoft
Batch of 2004 – 2006

Anand Menon
Anand Menon

Vice President & Brand Leader. Flight Centre Travel Group
(Batch of 2005 – 2007)

Navneet Anand Sunu
Navneet Anand Sunu

Senior Manager
Signify
(Singapore)
(Batch of 2006 – 2008)

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Scholarships

Scholarships for the MBA applicants are awarded based on one of the following: 

  • Rank scored in AMET 2023
  • Percentile in CAT 2022
  • MAT Score in 2022 / 2023

Note: 50 % of the seats are reserved for AMET exam and remaining 50 % of SEATS filled via CAT / XAT / GMAT / MAT / CMAT / KMAT

Fee Structure & Scholarship 2023 (AMET Applicants)
CAMPUS  SLAB-1 (100%) SLAB-2 (70%)  SLAB-2 (50%)  SLAB-3 (25%)  REGULAR FEE
Amaravati Nil – 3,90,000 5,85,000 7,80,000
Amritapuri Nil – 3,90,000 5,85,000 7,80,000
Bengaluru Nil 3,36,000 5,60,000 – 11,20,000
Coimbatore Nil – 5,60,000 8,40,000 11,20,000
Kochi Nil – 3,90,000 5,85,000 7,80,000
Ngercoi Nil – 3,90,000 5,85,000 7,80,000

Amrita CAT 2027

The Amrita Common Aptitude Test (Amrita CAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for admission to the MBA programs offered across its Five prestigious campuses— Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kochi, and Mysuru. Amrita CAT is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, and is designed to assess a candidate’s aptitude in key areas necessary for management education. 

Admission to Amrita MBA is based on the score secured in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT. Candidates not having scores in these examinations shall take ACAT to get admission to Amrita MBA.

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Eligibility & Process

Eligibility
  • Candidates must hold a UG degree under the 10+2+3 pattern, recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • Candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in Class 10, Class 12, and undergraduate studies, applicable to all campuses.
  • Final-year undergraduate students may also apply, provided they complete all examinations and viva-voce, wherever applicable, on or before June 30, 2027. Candidates may apply with the results of their last completed semester.
  • Candidates must have a valid score or rank in any one of the following entrance examinations: Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) 2027, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, or GRE. Candidates awaiting these examinations may apply using their test registration number.
  • Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore accepts valid NMAT scores.
  • The Department of Management at Kochi and Amritapuri (Kollam) accepts valid KMAT scores.
Additional Eligibility for the University at Buffalo MS Program :

Candidates opting for the MBA + MS dual-degree program with the University at Buffalo, offered at the Bengaluru campus, must meet the following additional requirements:

  • Submit a valid score from one of the approved English Proficiency Tests — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test — on or before September 30, 2027.
  • A minimum of 50% marks in all semesters is required for admission to the MS program at the University at Buffalo.

Minimum English Proficiency Score Requirements:

Test Minimum Requirement
TOEFL 79
IELTS 6.0 in each band and 6.5 overall
PTE 50 in each band and 55 overall
Duolingo English Test 120

Scores may be submitted as late as March 2028; however, submission after September 30, 2027 may delay admission to the University at Buffalo. Candidates who fail to submit the required English proficiency score by the extended deadline will not be eligible for the MS program or the MS degree.

This English proficiency requirement applies only to the additional MS degree. Failure to meet this requirement will not affect the candidate’s MBA admission or progression. Candidates will continue with the MBA program and graduate with the MBA degree.

Application Process

Application process:

  • Apply Online: Complete the application form online by paying the application fee of ₹1,880 (including GST). The application fee is non-refundable.
  • Eligibility: Candidates can apply through ACAT 2027 or submit scores from CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / NMAT / GRE.
  • Document Submission: Upload all required documents along with the application to be considered for the shortlisting process.
Selection Process

Selection process:

  • Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance and entrance test scores.
  • Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview conducted online or offline.
  • Final Selection: Selected candidates will receive their offer letters via email. Admission is confirmed upon online payment of the prescribed fees within the specified deadline.
Specializations
Specialization Skills & Knowledge
Human Resource
Management		 Develop strategic people-management capabilities through talent acquisition, employee relations, HR analytics, labour relations, and leadership development for modern enterprises.
Finance Build strong expertise in corporate finance, financial markets, investment analysis, financial modelling, risk management, and strategic financial decision-making.
AI & Business
Analytics		 Develop data-driven decision-making skills by integrating business management with data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and emerging Industry 4.0 technologies.
Marketing Build expertise in consumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, market research, and data-driven marketing strategies through case-based learning and real-world applications.
Operations Develop expertise in process optimization, production planning, supply chain, logistics, quality management, and resource optimization across manufacturing, e-commerce, and service sectors.
Placement Success

Fee Structure

Coimbatore 11.1 L (+10,000 caution deposit)
Bengaluru 12 L (+10,000 caution deposit)
Amaravati 8.2 L
Amritapuri 7.8L
Kochi 7.8L
Mysuru 3.04L

Hostel: 1.2 LPA (subject to revision)

Fee Structure Coimbatore Fee Structure Bengaluru Fee Structure Mysuru

Amritapuri
Total Fee Category 1st Year Fees CAT/XAT (%ile) MAT/CMAT/NMAT/ACAT GMAT/KMAT (%ile)
8,20,000 Category A (75% waiver) ₹1,02,500 85 or above Not Applicable 98 or above
Category B (50% waiver) ₹2,05,000 75 – 84 90 or above 85 to 97
Category C (25% waiver) ₹3,07,500 65 – 74 80 – 89 80 to 84
Bengaluru
Total Fee Category 1st Year Fees CAT/XAT (%ile) ACAT
₹12,00,000 Category A
75% Waiver		 ₹1,50,000  85 and above (CAT) 95 and above
Category B
50% Waiver		 ₹3,00,000  80 – 84 (CAT) 90 – 94
Category C
25% Waiver		 ₹4,50,000  75 – 79 (CAT) 85 – 89
Kochi
Total Fee Category 1st Year Fees CAT/XAT (%ile) MAT/CMAT/NMAT/ACAT GMAT/KMAT (%ile)
8,20,000 Category A (75% waiver) ₹1,02,500 85 or above Not Applicable 98 or above
Category B (50% waiver) ₹2,05,000 75 – 84 90 or above 85 to 97
Category C (25% waiver) ₹3,07,500 65 – 74 80 – 89 80 to 84
Amaravati
Total Fee Category 1st Year Fees CAT/XAT (%ile) MAT/CMAT/NMAT/ACAT GMAT/KMAT (%ile)
8,20,000 Category A (75% waiver) ₹1,02,500 80 or higher 85 or higher 85 or higher
Category B (50% waiver) ₹2,05,000 70 – 79 75 – 84 75 – 84
Category C (25% waiver) ₹3,07,500 60 – 69 65 – 74 65 – 74
Coimbatore
Total Fee Category 1st Year Fees CAT/XAT (%ile) MAT/CMAT/NMAT/ GMAT/KMAT (%ile ACAT
12,00,000 Category A
75% Waiver		 ₹1,50,000  85 and above (CAT) / 95 and above (XAT) 95 and above (MAT) / 260 and above
(NMAT)		  95 and above
Category B
(50% waiver)		 ₹3,00,000 80 – 84 (CAT) / 90 – 94 (XAT) 90 – 94 (MAT) / 240 – 259 (NMAT)  90 – 94
Category C
(25% waiver)		 ₹4,50,000 70 – 79 (CAT) / 85 – 89 (XAT) 80 – 89 (MAT) / 220 – 239 (NMAT)  85 – 89
Mysuru
Total Fee Category 1st Year Fees CAT/XAT (%ile) MAT/CMAT/NMAT/ACAT GMAT/KMAT (%ile)
6,00,000 Category A (75% waiver) ₹75,000 80 or higher 85 or higher 85 or higher
Category B (50% waiver) ₹1,50,000 70 – 79 75 – 84 75 – 84
Category C (25% waiver) ₹2,25,000 60 – 69 65 – 74 65 – 74

Awarding of the scholarship will be based on the performance in the interview conducted by the university, in addition to the score secured in the respective test as part of the eligibility.

Scholarship Availability:

First Year: The scholarship will be awarded to the top 10% of the sanctioned intake.

Academic scores from Class 10, Class 12, and undergraduate and performnace in interview will be considered while selecting eligible students for scholarship 

Second Year: The scholarship will be available to students securing a CGPA of 8.5 or above, subject to a maximum of 10% of the sanctioned intake.

Renewal of Scholarship for the Subsequent Year is Subject to the Following Conditions:

Amrita MBA Fee & Scholarship Details

CampusRegular Fee
Amritapuri8,20,000
Bengaluru12,00,000
Coimbatore12,00,000
Kochi8,20,000
Mysuru6,00,000

Scholarship Availability:

First Year: The scholarship will be awarded to the top 10% of the sanctioned intake.

Academic scores from Class 10, Class 12, and undergraduate and performnace in interview will be considered while selecting eligible students for scholarship 

Second Year: The scholarship will be available to students securing a CGPA of 8.5 or above, subject to a maximum of 10% of the sanctioned intake.

Renewal of Scholarship for the Subsequent Year is Subject to the Following Conditions:

Experiential Learning

Summer Internships

Through the student-run Placement Committee, students pursue 8-week internships with leading companies, working on live projects that provide real-world exposure. They submit reports and present posters highlighting their learnings, with many securing Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) based on performance.

Global Competency

Students participate in the Capstone Business Simulation, managing a virtual enterprise and making cross-functional decisions. They also compete in the Capsim Global Challenge, gaining international business exposure.

Upcoming Events

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Last Date to Register : March 10, 2024

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Why MBA from Amrita?

Up-to-date Industry oriented curriculum

The curriculum of the MBA program is designed in such a way that all the updated market prevalence and future trends and development to become a global business leader are covered. The curriculum is designed in 6 trimesters and is provided with industry training, Summer Internships and certifications from top organizations like IBM, SHRM, SAP, Six-Sigma, etc.

Excellence in Research

The faculty at ASB has over the years published in some of the top peer-reviewed international journals of their respective fields. This list includes Annals of Operations Research, European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Applied Economics and Econometrics, International Journal of Operations Research, and other critically acclaimed journals.

Specialisations (with option for Dual Specialisations)
  1. Marketing
  2. AI & Business Analytics
  3. Finance
  4. Operations
  5. Human Resources
World-class faculty

Faculty hail from IIMs, IITs, Berkely, Cornell, XLRI, London School of Economics and Political Science, Florida State University, New York State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nanyang Technological University, Telecom Ecole de Management, Deakin University and have rich industry experience with Fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, IBM, etc.

International Collaboration


  • Dual Degree Program with University at Buffalo, State University of New York, USA; Telecom Ecole de Management, France
  • Students Exchange and Research Collaboration with Deakin University, Australia
  • Students Exchange with University of Groningen
  • Faculty & Student Mobility under European Erasmus Mundus Program

FAQ

What MBA specializations are offered?

Business Analytics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Operations. Dual specialization is also available.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Candidates must have a recognized undergraduate degree and meet the prescribed academic and entrance examination requirements.

Which entrance exams are accepted?

ACAT 2027, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, and GRE. NMAT is accepted at Coimbatore, while KMAT is accepted at Kochi and Amritapuri.

Is there a dual-degree option?

Yes. MBA–MS with the University at Buffalo, USA, and MBA + M.S. in International Management with Telecom École de Management, France.

Is ACAT mandatory?

No. Candidates can also apply with accepted national-level entrance examination scores.

What is the application fee?

₹1,880, including GST. The fee is non-refundable.

How can I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the official MBA admission portal: applymba.amrita.edu .

Is campus accommodation available?

Yes. Hostels and facilities including Wi-Fi, gym, sports, recreation halls, and 24/7 power and water supply are available. Accommodation is optional.

What are the placement highlights?

Highest Salary: ₹24.84 LPA | Average Salary: ₹8.34 LPA | Median Salary: ₹7.60 LPA.

Does Amrita have management quota seats?

No. MBA admissions are based on the entrance examination and interview process.

Are admission agents authorized?

No. Candidates should apply only through official Amrita admission channels.

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Kochi
PH: 9400998635
EMAIL: mba@asb.kochi.amrita.edu

Coimbatore
PH: 9443384493
PH: 9943117777
EMAIL: asb@amrita.edu

Amritapuri
PH: +91 9072000196
EMAIL: mba@am.amrita.edu

Bengaluru
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EMAIL: mba@blr.amrita.edu

Amaravati
PH: 9841934447
EMAIL: mba@av.amrita.edu


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044-48133344

Email:
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Mysuru
PH: 8050091952, 9945531123
EMAIL: admissions@my.amrita.edu

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