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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Admission to the PG Diploma at ASCI - Administrative Staff College of India is not done based on the scores obtained in any entrance exam. To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed graduation in a relevant stream from a reputed University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) has released the cutoff for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. For the 2025 admissions, the minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% in entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, or GMAT.
The final selection is based on a combination of factors, including:
Performance in the entrance exam
Academic record
Work experience (if any)
Participation in extracurricular activities
Performance in the Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview at the ASCI campus in Hyderabad.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
ASCI is generally seen as a Tier 2 institute when it comes to management education in India. It's not in the same league as top-tier schools like the IIMs or ISB, but it still holds a decent reputation—especially for its specialised programs in public sector and healthcare management.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
The application fee for PG Diploma programme at ASCI - administrative staff College of India is INR 500. The application form is online and payment for the application form has to be paid online or by demand draft. After the payment of application fees one can download the fee receipt.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Administrative staff College of India accept scores for various National level management entrance exam like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT for the admission to their PG Diploma program.
Candidate who is taking admission must qualify in one of these exams. The application process is online.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
ASCI—Administrative Staff College of India has not announced the last date for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program yet. Admissions are currently going on. You can get admission at any time if seats remain vacant and classes have not commenced.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
To get the admission for PG Diploma in Administrative Staff College of India, you must have:
Minimum 50% in Bachelor degree in any discipline
A valid score in National level management entrance exam likes CAT or GMAT or CMAT
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
No, candidates cannot get the direct admission at Administrative Staff College of India. They should be required to take the entrance exam, as conducted according to AICTE norms.
Required to qualify in the CAT / XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT or the common entrance examinations conducted by the respective state governments as per AICTE norms.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Graduates in any discipline (Medicine, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bio informatics, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Commerce and Arts ) are eligible with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
A valid score from any one of the Management Admission Tests approved by the AICTE, viz. MAT/ CMAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ ATMA.
Candidates with experience, Candidates appearing for their final year examination of Bachelor’s degree or waiting for the final year results in the current year are also eligible to apply. Such candidates will be given provisional admission and w
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
ASCI gives Specialization If a PGDM Program it will stand like HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, AND AI & DATA ANALYTICS.
They are found to be extremely rated in respect of theoretical and practical application to their curricula. Out of these programs, PGDM in AI and Data Analytics is a bit on demand right now with respect to the ever-increasing demand for AI professionals.
The course is supposed to equip students with relevant knowledge and skills regarding AI and data handling which happens to be the need of the hour in the current job market driven by data.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
The PGDM at ASCI is a strong program, especially for those interested in public administration and governance. It's AICTE-approved, offers excellent placements with an average salary of INR 6.5 LPA, and is backed by top recruiters like Amazon and Deloitte. The campus offers modern infrastructure.
Best regards.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
ASCI mainly offers a couple of strong programs. Their regular PGDM is pretty popular—it runs for two years and lets you focus on stuff like finance, analytics, or healthcare. If you're more into the medical side of things, they've also got a PGDM in Hospital Management. Admissions are based on entrance exams like CAT or MAT, and the fees are around 6 to 8 Lacs depending on the course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
PG Diploma fees at ASCI vary from programme to program. Such fee will always be substantially high, fees being even maybe in Lacs for the entire course.
Typically, the average salaries for PG Diploma graduates of ASCI can also be very lucrative, most often in the managerial domain of reputed organizations. Graduates usually earn somewhere between INR 7 LPA and more, based on their experience and entry into the industry.
PG Diploma fees at ASCI vary based on the course, but they generally involve great financial burden, course fees amounting to Lacs for the full course.
Average salaries of PG Diploma graduates from ASCI tend to be qu
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
ASCI - Administrative Staff College of India offers only PG Diploma and Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM) courses. The total tuition fee for the PG Diploma course is around INR 6Lakhs. Apart from the tuition fee, the candidate may also need to pay some addiitional charges like hostel fee, application fee, etc. You can find the detailed fee structure on: https://www.shiksha.com/college/administrative-staff-college-of-india-dr-kakarla-subba-rao-centre-for-healthcare-management-pgdm-hospital-management-banjara-hills-hyderabad-4271/fees.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Hi Nishar,
Admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) is competitive. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks and a valid score in CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, or GMAT. The selection process includes shortlisting based on entrance exam scores, followed by a Personal Interview. The application fee is INR 1,000, and the programme fee is INR 8,00,000, payable in installments. While the process is structured, meeting the eligibility criteria and preparing adequately can enhance your chances.
Best regards.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
If you're considering ASCI, their PGDM course is a popular pick. It's a solid management programme with decent placements—some students land roles at big names like Deloitte or Amazon. There's also a Hospital Management version of the PGDM that's great for anyone looking to work in healthcare. A few students even end up with job offers abroad.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, ASCI - Administrative Staff College of India is good for placements. The highest package offered till now is for 13 Lacs Per Annum. The college has been rated 4 out of 5 for its placements. Top recruiters were Amazon, Flipkart, Google, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Swiggy, Broadridge, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Hi Nishar,
ASCI - Administrative Staff College of India is a reputable institution, especially for public administration and governance programs. With AICTE approval, experienced faculty, good infrastructure, and strong placement records (average package INR 6.5 LPA), it is a solid choice for management education.
Best regards.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
Arunodaya University isn't among the top-ranked management schools, but it holds a spot at 134 out of 160 in the IIRF's 2024 list for management colleges. It's a decent option if you're looking for an affordable MBA with various specializations and a focus on practical learning like projects and internships.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are many scholarship programmes for MBA courses at Arunodaya University. The scholarships are provided through various national level schemes. The amount of scholarships varies based on various criteria such as the category to which the student belongs, the financial condition of the student, scores obtained by the student in the entrance exam, or the previous qualification, etc.
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