What exams and cutoffs are needed for AIMS MBA?

AIMS requires graduation (>=50%, >=45% for reserved) and a strong entrance score – typically >=70th percentile in CAT or >=80th percentile in MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA.

What are AIMS MBA placement stats?

Recent AIMS placements show an average package around Rs. 8.0 LPA. Over 100 companies – including Fortune 500 firms and startups – recruit AIMS graduates.

How long is the MBA program and what is its structure?

AIMS MBA is a 2-year full-time program. Year 1 covers core management courses and Year 2 offers advanced subjects plus elective projects and seminars.

Which specializations are offered?

AIMS MBA offers specialization tracks in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Analytics and Logistics/Supply Chain Management.

Are there scholarships or financial aid?

Yes. AIMS has merit scholarships: for example, the Nagarathnamma Scholarship (full tuition waiver) and other awards for entrepreneurship, sports, etc.

What are unique features of AIMS?

AIMS MBA is AICTE-approved, NAAC ‘A’ grade and IACBE (USA) accredited. The campus has dedicated centers and students earn international certificates (e.g. in AI/ML) during the program.

AIMS Institutes (formerly known as Acharya Institute of Management Studies), Bengaluru

Est. 1994Bangalore, Karnataka

1 Programs OfferedPrivate Institute

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Tuition / Academic Fee

~Rs 6.5L - 11.2L

Hostel Fee

~ Rs 95,000

Financial Aid

Available

Smt. Nagarathnamma Scholarship - Complete waiver of tuition fee for the entire programme duration.

Eligibility

90% or above in 12th / A Level (for UG) or Graduation (for PG).

Scholarships at AIMS Institutes (formerly known as Acharya Institute of Management Studies), Bengaluru

Smt. Nagarathnamma Scholarship - Complete waiver of tuition fee for the entire programme duration.

#1 AIMS Scholarship for Entrepreneurship

Business Idea approval + 60% or above in 12th / Graduation.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 5,000 per month

Business Idea approval + 60% or above in 12th / Graduation.

Amount

INR 5,000 per month

Eligibility

Business Idea approval + 60% or above in 12th / Graduation.

#2 AIMS Scholarship for Performing Arts

Recognized District/State/National performer + 60% marks.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 5K/month

Recognized District/State/National performer + 60% marks.

Amount

INR 5K/month

Eligibility

Recognized District/State/National performer + 60% marks.

#3 AIMS Alumni

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG from a recognized institution.

Amount

Eligibility

10% concession on total fee

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG from a recognized institution.

Amount

10% concession on total fee

Eligibility

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG from a recognized institution.

#4 AIMS Scholarship for Liberal Arts

Recognized District/State/National performer + 60% marks.

Amount

Eligibility

Monthly stipend - INR 5,000 for the programme duration

Recognized District/State/National performer + 60% marks.

Amount

Monthly stipend - INR 5,000 for the programme duration

Eligibility

Recognized District/State/National performer + 60% marks.

#5 AIMS Scholarship for Sports

Recognized District/State/National level performer + 60% marks.

Amount

Eligibility

50% (Dist/Zonal),90% (State/Nat’l) fee waiver

Recognized District/State/National level performer + 60% marks.

Amount

50% (Dist/Zonal),90% (State/Nat’l) fee waiver

Eligibility

Recognized District/State/National level performer + 60% marks.

#6 Defence & Armed Forces

Indian citizen; Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 5,000 concession/semester

Indian citizen; Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

INR 5,000 concession/semester

Eligibility

Indian citizen; Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

#7 Peenya Industrial Association Employees

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 2,500 concession per semester

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

INR 2,500 concession per semester

Eligibility

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

#8 Siblings of AIMERS

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

Eligibility

10% concession on total fee (excluding exam, lodging, etc.)

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

10% concession on total fee (excluding exam, lodging, etc.)

Eligibility

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

#9 Physically Challenged

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 5,000 concession per semester

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

INR 5,000 concession per semester

Eligibility

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

#10 SC / ST Karnataka Students

Indian citizen; Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 5,000 concession per semester

Indian citizen; Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

INR 5,000 concession per semester

Eligibility

Indian citizen; Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

#11 Economically Weak

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG; Family income < INR 2L per annum.

Amount

Eligibility

INR 5,000 concession per semester

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG; Family income < INR 2L per annum.

Amount

INR 5,000 concession per semester

Eligibility

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG; Family income < INR 2L per annum.

#12 Girl Child & Single Mother

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

Eligibility

5% concession on total fee (excluding exam, lodging, etc.)

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.

Amount

5% concession on total fee (excluding exam, lodging, etc.)

Eligibility

Completion of 12th/'A' Level for UG, graduation for PG.