Admission
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
To apply for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at Acharya School of Management (ASM), candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent).
Admission is granted through a holistic evaluation process that includes:
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Academic Performance: Review of undergraduate and prior academic records.
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Entrance Exam Scores: A valid score from one of the approved national-level management entrance exams.
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Group Discussion (GD): Assessment of communication, teamwork, and leadership potential.
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Personal Interview (PI): Evaluation of motivation, personality, and overall fit for the program.
Accepted Entrance Exams
ASM considers scores from the following competitive exams:
| Exam Name | Type |
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| CAT | National-level (IIMs) |
| XAT | Conducted by XLRI |
| MAT | AIMA |
| CMAT | AICTE |
| ATMA | AIMS |
| GMAT | International |
| Karnataka PGCET | State-level |
If you haven’t taken any of these, ASM offers its own entrance test-ABBSSAT (Acharya Bangalore B-School Scholastic Aptitude Test)-which evaluates logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and general awareness.
Application Process for 2025 Intake
Applying is simple and fully online. Here’s how to get started:
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Visit the Admissions Portal: Head to the official website of Acharya School of Management.
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Register & Fill Out the Application: Complete the online form with your personal and academic details.
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Upload Required Documents: Submit scanned copies of your mark sheets, ID proof, and a passport-size photo.
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Pay the Application Fee: The non-refundable fee for the PGDM application is approximately ₹1,150.
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Submit the Form: Once all details are filled and documents uploaded, submit your application.
After submission, the admissions team will review your profile and reach out to schedule the next steps, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
For more details please visit:https://www.acharya.ac.in/
