Asian Business School, Noida

Overview

Asian Business School (ABS) Noida is one of the top B-Schools in the Delhi NCR region. Its flagship PGDM program is noted for its Blended Learning pedagogy, which ensures a practical experience module in every lesson. It maintains close ties with industry, and its 21 core and 4 international faculty members bring their expertise to bear while training students to become the leaders of tomorrow.

A highlight of student life at Asian Business School Noida is the successful placement record. The average graduating salary is INR 7.5 Lakh, with a maximum job offer of INR 35 Lakh. With more than 400 recruiters on campus, candidates can choose between the best international and domestic jobs.

ABS Noida has a close professional relationship with Oxford Business College (OBC). Through this, students access a one week exchange program every year, where they enjoy an all expenses paid trip to OBC, and attend lectures given by the best international faculty members. There are also practical components to the working relationship, with several days of the exchange program taken up by data collection and analysis.

As one of the fastest growing business schools in India, ABS Noida has trained 180 PGDM students per year for just over a decade. The biggest FMCG, Consulting, IT, and Manufacturing companies in India, from Reliance to TCS, are regular recruiters.

Highlights

Fees

MBA students of Asian Business School, Noida, pay a tuition fee of INR 8.25 Lakh for the entire course. This is broken down into its components as follows:

• Four tuition fee installments of INR 1.95 Lakh, payable at the start of every semester.
• A one time payment of INR 45,000 as registration fee, at the time of joining the PGDM program.
• A one time payment of INR 1,000 as prospectus fee.

If any of these components is paid after the due date, it will attract an escalating late fee per day. For example, during the first week of delay, the student must pay INR 100 per day. However, during the fourth week after the due date, the penalty increases to INR 700 per day.

Admissions

The first step in the admission process to Asian Business School Noida involves obtaining the application form. This can be done from the ABS Noida office, via post, or on the website. Candidates must pay INR 1,000 while submitting the application form.

The following documents must be submitted in support of the application to study in ABS Noida:

• School academic records: Standard 10 and 10+2 certificates and academic transcripts.
• Details of undergraduate academic performance in all semesters.
• Certified score sheet of any state or national level management entrance examination e.g. CAT or MAT.
• Four passport size photographs taken within the previous six months.
• All documents must be photocopied and certified by a gazetted officer.

After the online applications are submitted, there is a four stage selection process:

• Screening and shortlisting of applications. These are done based on prior academic performance and extracurricular activities.
• Entrance test process. If the candidate does not have a valid CAT or equivalent score, he/she must appear for ABSAT, the entrance test of Asian Business School.
• Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion round to test communication skills.
• The final round consists of a PI with a member of the Faculty of the world famous Oxford University in the United Kingdom.

Placements

Asian Business School Noida has a very strong placement record, with an average pay package of INR 7.5 Lakh per annum in the latest placement season. The highest job offer amount is more than 300% above the average figure, at INR 35 Lakh, for a candidate employed with Aron Global, Singapore. This is in line with the highest packages in the best MBA colleges in India.

Over the past few years, more than 400 companies have visited the Asian Business School campus for recruitment, and have made nearly 1,700 job offers to almost 1,200 students. There is a very even split of job offers among the major business sectors, with 15% of students ending up in consulting and research, while 18% go into banking and 10% into business support services for the IT sectors.

The biggest names in Indian and international industry can be found in the list of recruiters from ABS Noida. For example, some prominent entities in the placement scene include Dabur, Britannia, Tata Communications, Oracle, Delhivery, and LG.

Cut-Offs

Rather than a direct cut-off for undergraduate marks or entrance test performance, Asian Business School Noida has four criteria while shortlisting, each of which is given a certain weightage as follows:

• 45% to performance in the GD and PI round, including the Oxford interview. High marks are given to candidates with high self confidence, strong communication skills, and sound knowledge of international business.
• 30% to the entrance test score. Several different scores are accepted, including CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, and CMAT. There is no minimum required percentile.
• 20% to undergraduate and School Board Examination performance. Again, there is no cut-off (similar to the 50% requirement seen in other Business Schools), but a very low academic score will affect the overall application.
• 5% to extracurricular and sports performance.

Faculty & Alumni

Asian Business School Noida is home to 21 full time Core Faculty members, of which more than 50% hold PhD degrees in their fields of specialization. It also has four International Faculty members who bring their wide experience of the corporate world to help train students to achieve full industry readiness.

The Faculty Members of ABS Noida have come together to create the unique Blended Learning methodology, through which students experience constant practical education both inside (interactive modules, scenario analysis, real world case studies) and outside (guest lectures, conferences, industry visits, internships) the classroom.

Membership of the ABS Alumni Association is open to all graduating students upon payment of a one time fee of INR 1,000, and entitles alumni to entry to events with other successful graduates, and access to a directory of all past students for help with business networking. The four year old association also leverages the wide industry experience of the alumni pool to help the current students gain more practical knowledge.

Scholarships

Asian Business School Noida has relatively high tuition fees. However, the institution does not have formal internal scholarship programs, with recent NIRF data suggesting that no students receive freeships or scholarships.

However, those who study in ABS Noida are free to apply to external Government and private scholarship programs, similar to those in the top MBA colleges in India. The continued award of these funding schemes is subject to maintenance of good grades and conduct.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants can prepare for the four phases of the Asian Business School Noida admission process as follows:

1. Shortlisting: Providing details of undergraduate extracurricular and sports achievements will prove to be a competitive advantage.

2. Entrance Test: This component has the second highest weightage; students should strive to achieve a respectable score in the CAT. If the CAT percentile is lower than expected, they may consider appearing for a less competitive management aptitude test in order to present a better score, as an alternative to the CAT.

3. GD and PI: To improve communication skills, candidates should appear for mock interview rounds before the final process.

4. Oxford interview round: Candidates should ensure that they are well versed with the basics of international business, and with common interview questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Noida? Which B-School is the best for MBA in Delhi NCR?

Asian Business School Noida is a highly ranked Business School in Delhi NCR with a strong MBA program. It is one of the top MBA colleges in India.

Q. Does Asian Business School Noida ensure corporate exposure for its students?

ABS Noida ensures exposure to the corporate world for all its students through a combination of guest lectures from business experts, industry defined problems, live projects, and internships.

Q. What are the criteria for selection of students for the MBA program at Asian Business School Noida?

Students are selected for the MBA program at ABS Noida according to four criteria. 45% weightage is given to the Screening Round. 30% weightage is given to the score in the qualifying entrance test (e.g. CAT or MAT). 20% is allotted to prior academic performance, including school and undergraduate grades. Finally, 5% weightage is given to extracurricular excellence and sports activities.

Q. What international exposure does Asian Business School Noida offer to its MBA students?

ABS Noida has strong ties with Oxford University and Said Business School. Through these, the two Institutions offer a joint Diploma in International Business, and one representative of Oxford University conducts the final Personal Interview round for all MBA candidates. In addition, all students complete a one week immersion trip in Oxford and London during their degree.