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Ottaining an admission to AIMS - Atharva Institute of Management Studies is not very difficult but at the same time not very easy as well. The institute gets 5000 to 6000 applications every year and out of them there are 400 to 500 students who get selected. There are four ways of selection, which are entrance exam results, academic achievements of the candidates and interview. The admission criteria of the institute involves entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT etc. and the minimum percentile range fixed by this institute is between 60-70 percent. This general admission process yields an average success rate of 8-10% meaning that, for every one hundred applicants that apply, only eight to ten will be admitted into the school.

Yes, AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies admits students directly in to MBA/PGDM programs under management quota. Direct admission is open to all those candidates who have secured a cumulative passing marks of fifty percent or more in their graduation. Contenders who have scored low marks in these aimed entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. also get the consideration of the institute. Another method of receiving admission is called direct admission where a candidate interviews with the admission committee of the institute. The total fee which comes as management quota fee can vary anywhere between INR 2.5 Lacs per annum to INR 3.5 Lacs per annum besides the refundable caution money of INR 20000. Institutions provide around 20-30% of the seats under management quota.

Yes, AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies provide scholarship in excess of 100% to the warrants for high academic performance. The institute is offering entire fee exemption to the students as per their graduation or entrance examination with 90% marks and above. Furthermore, students securing 85 percentage or above in graduation or entrance exam are offered 50% off on the tuition fee. The institute also provides scholarship for the students in the form of an up to 20 percent reduction of tuition fee for those students who have had a percentage of 80 and above in their previous studies or their entrance exams. About 5-10% of students at AIMS get full scholarships and approximately 20-25% of the students get scholarships of any kind.

Yes, AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies provide scholarships to its students. The institute offers partial scholarships to the deserving students based on their performance in graduation or entrance test they have appeared in. Scholarship help varies from 10,000 to 50000 rupees per annum is available for the deserving candidates. Besides, the scholarships are also available for students from weaker background, having the family income below INR 2.5 Lacs per annum. It also offers scholarships to students who have performed well in sports or cultural events, where total amount up to INR 20000 will be provided every year. In total, 20-25 percent of students at AIMS need some form of scholarship.

The quality of food in the hostel mess of AIMS - Atharva Institute of Management Studies is good. The mess offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian food and they lay more emphasis on cleanliness and dietary values. The menu developed is therefore expected to provide solution to the different regions and students' preferences. The mess follows a one month cycle with different menus for the various days in a week. The expenses on foods are approximately INR 3,500 INR 4, 000 per month in which they provide reasonable fare as compared to other institutes. The mess is open from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm, and in additional, students can order special diet at an extra charge.

The campus facilities provided by the AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies are elaborate and up dated. The institute occupies a campus area of 2 acres with a plan and developed area in excess of one Lacs square feet. The campus is well-equipped with modern amenities, classrooms of 30, two auditoriums, one seminar hall and one conference hall. The institute also enjoys the services of a library that stocks 15000 books, 100 national and International journals and online databases. Also the campus is provided with cafeteria, gymnasium, sports facility, separate hostels for boys and girls for more than 500 students. There is internet connection on the campus, which is Availed all times throughout the day.

Yes, we do have a well-equipped placement cell for AIMS - Atharva Institute of Management Studies to help each of the students for interning and getting job opportunities. The placement cell is headed by a team of experts who have network with some of the best companies in the country. Students are placed through campus interviews, group discussions, mock interviews and industrial visits in order to make them ready to face the placement drives. The placement details, found in the institute, reveal that more than 90 per cent of its student gets placed every year with an average package of INR 6-7 Lacs per annum. The placement cell also offers skill developmental programs that helps the students to improve on their marketability.

The maximum salary package though given to the placed students has been INR 16.50 LPA at AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies. This is an indication of the institute's Good industry Interface and 93% placement record. Notably, more than 90% of the students are placed in premier organizations with median pay scale ranging from INR 6-7 Lacs per annum. The top selected organizations are HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Amul and Jaro Education and so on. Placement is of paramount importance at the institute and therefore the placement cell actively liaisons with the different industries for internships and jobs for the students. The highest package has been raised progressively over several years, which has a growth rate of 15-20% per year.

The MBA / PGDM programme at AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies is considered as the best option because of the well-connected with industry, great placement facilities and a wide syllabus. The college provides more than 90% placement and an average package starting from INR 6-7 Lacs per annum. Thus, it is planned to equip the students with the necessary set of competencies that will prepare them for jobs. With a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10, the students get individual attention and theresmanship. The programme also provides an opportunity for specialisation in such fields as Marketing, Finance and Human Resources so that the learners can achieve their desired objectives.

MBA/ PGDM is the flagship course at AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies because of its well-developed industry ties along with optimum placements, and carefully designed course structure. The course also has a good job placement record, more than 90% of the students get placed in organisations. Among them 85% of MBA/PGDM student got placed with an average salary package of INR 6 – 7 Lacs per annum; the maximum salary package offered was INR 12 Lacs per annum. This is a professional course and as such, the skills, knowledge and experiences gained by students in this course will make them employable. Capped at approximately 180 students per cohort, the course has structured learning to appeal to the many students.

To join Atharva Institute of Management Studies for UG/PG courses you required to fulfill their admission criteria. For undergraduate courses, you generally require having passed 10+2 with at least 45% in the relevant subjects or an equivalent grade. For most postgraduate courses like MBA you require a Bachelors' degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. Further, you will also have to take the entrance tests such as CAT, MAT or the XAT. In addition, the institute also takes into account, if any, the office working experience. Generally the admission process includes group discussion and then the candidates are called for an interview.