Is Athena a good college for MBA?

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    Rohan Bhatia

    11 hours ago

    Yes, Athena School of Management (Mumbai) is a good choice if you want a practical, internship-driven MBA/PGPM. The 2-year programme includes three internships, strong corporate exposure in Mumbai, and global learning options. It accepts NMAT, CAT, GMAT, or ASAT scores and focuses on profile-based admissions. Average placements are around ₹11–12 LPA with recruiters like Tata Group, Aditya Birla, GEP, and Nomura. A good fit for those who prefer hands-on learning and smaller batches over large traditional campuses.

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    Devika Verma

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    Yes, Athena School of Management is a good choice for an MBA, especially if you are looking for a programme that emphasises practical learning, internships, and global exposure. The PGPM/MBA includes three internships, small batch sizes, and access to Mumbai's corporate network.

    The school also follows a profile-based admission process, so students with strong academics, work experience, or extracurricular achievements have a good chance of selection. While it's still a growing brand compared to legacy B-schools, Athena's industry connections, modern curriculum, and placement opportunities make it a solid option for students seeking han

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  • Yes, Athena is a good college for an MBA programme. The college offers a two-year duration PGPM programme with various internships. The placement cell facilitates interested students with international internships in USA, UK & Europe with a multinational company. The curriculum of the PGPM programme is based on an Inductive Learning Model, which teaches the students not only how to manage organisations but also how to grow and learn throughout life.

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    Shivam Dureja | Contributor-Level 9

    a year ago

    Athena School of Management is considered a good college for MBA programs. It is ranked among India's top non-IIM business schools, offering a two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) with various specializations. The school is known for its industry-relevant curriculum, distinguished faculty comprising corporate leaders, and its focus on innovation and experimentation. Athena School of Management has received prestigious awards like the AMBA Excellence Award in 2021 and is a member of respected educational associations. Additionally, the school boasts a strong placement record with 100% placements, multiple inte

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    Bhavana Pandey | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago

    Yes, Athena is a good college for an MBA programme. The college offers a two-year duration PGPM programme with various internships. The placement cell facilitates interested students with international internships in USA, UK & Europe with a multinational company. The curriculum of the PGPM programme is based on an Inductive Learning Model, which teaches the students not only how to manage organisations but also how to grow and learn throughout life.

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Kartik Sharma

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.

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Indrani Kumar

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. 

 

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Rohan Bhatia

After completing the 2-year PGPM (MBA-equivalent) programme at Athena School of Management in Mumbai, graduates have access to a wide range of roles across specialisations like Marketing, Finance, HR, Consulting, and International Business. Here are some typical job profiles:

  • Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Lead

  • Product Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager

  • Financial Analyst, Investment or Credit Analyst, Risk Manager

  • HR Manager, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Learning & Development Manager

  • Strategy Consultant, Business Analyst, Global Business Development Executive

Athena emphasises three internships acros

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Devika Verma

Yes — the Athena School of Management (Mumbai) offers internships as an integral part of its MBA/PGPM programmes. Students are required to complete three internships, one per semester, which collectively provide around 6‑8 months of real‑world business exposure during the course. Many students also have options for international internships or global immersion projects, enhancing their practical learning and employability.

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Indrani Tyagi

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.

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