AMITY Business School, Noida

Overview

Amity Business School (ABS), Noida, was the first higher education institution established by the Amity Group in 1995. It is home to a renowned MBA program with seven specializations: General Management, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing & Sales, and Human Resource Management. It also offers PhD programs in Management. Business Executives can enroll at ABS Noida for professional certificate and diploma programs in cutting edge modern disciplines e.g. Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence in Business Management.

Amity Business School, Noida, has strong placement statistics, similar to those in the top MBA colleges in India. For example, the highest salary package offered in the most recent placement season was INR 15 LPA, with the average salary (INR 8 LPA) exceeding 50% of the highest CTC. The Corporate Resource Center interfaces with blue chip companies to ensure that students have the best placement and internship opportunities, and conducts training activities to ensure placement readiness. Some high profile recruiters include ICICI Lombard, KPMG, Tech Mahindra, and Vodafone Idea.

ABS Noida has one of the largest campuses of any dedicated MBA college, with 85 acres of space. It has world class sports facilities, with swimming pools, a shooting range, football grounds, cricket pitches, and yoga studios. Uniquely, it also allows students to take part in adventure sports through a Military Training Camp in Manesar. As one of the first fully Wi-Fi enabled campuses in India, it integrates Information Technology with the learning process, with Smart Classrooms, virtual libraries, and online assignments.

Highlights

Fees

The tuition fees for the various MBA programs offered by Amity Business School, Noida, are as follows:

• MBA (General Management):
  • Non-Sponsored: INR 3.89 Lakh (per semester).
  • Sponsored: INR 5.835 Lakh per semester.
• All other MBA programs (including Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing & Sales):
  • Non-Sponsored: INR 6.72 LPA.
  • Sponsored: INR 10.08 LPA.

In addition, MBA students of ABS Noida must also budget for hostel and mess fees. There are also several one time academic costs, including registration fees, placement fees, and security deposits.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programs at Amity Business School, Noida, are as follows:

• The candidate should have a minimum aggregate of 50% in the undergraduate degree (any discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum duration of three years).
• MBA aptitude test. If the student does not pass the minimum threshold required in the CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or NMAT examination, he/she must appear for the Amity Entrance Test, where quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning skills will be tested. Students may apply in the Sponsored or Non-Sponsored (NS) categories, depending on whether their company is paying their MBA tuition fees or not. The Sponsored category typically has lower cut-offs than the NS category; all other steps in the application process are identical.

Students who possess the eligibility requirements listed above will be invited to the ABS Noida campus for the Personal Interview round. This round is similar in structure for all MBA specializations, and the final merit list is prepared based on the academic history of each candidate, their performance in the PI round, and their entrance test performance. Students may indicate their acceptance of the offer to join Amity Business School, Noida, by paying the first semester’s fees and reporting to ABS on the date given for academic registration.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of Amity Business School, Noida, are as follows: 

• The highest CTC offered in the most recent placement season was INR 15 LPA.
• 206 companies participated in the placement process, and more than 55% were new recruiters.
• The average and median salaries offered were INR 8 LPA and INR 7.6 LPA, respectively.
• The highest number of offers made by a single company was 27.
• The distribution of sectors in the offers made was as follows:
  • Management Consulting: 29%.
  • Banking, Financial Services & Insurance: 27%.
  • IT and ITES: 19%.
  • Retail Marketing: 3%.
  • Others: 22%.
• The most lucrative business functions and sectors were Finance, Marketing & Sales.
• Prominent recruiters (for both internships and final placements) include Accenture, HP, Pepsi, CNBC, Dabur, Vodafone Idea, Coca Cola, Panasonic, Philips, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, and the Times of India.
• The Amity Corporate Resource Center (CRC) acts as a bridge between the industry and student body. Throughout the year, it organizes multiple activities, including inviting the best companies to participate in on-campus recruitment, CEO Forum interactive sessions, Live Projects, Industrial Visits, Pre-Placement Talks, Internships, and training for students (placement tests, group discussions, and personal interviews).

Cut-Offs

There are two levels of cut-offs associated with admission to the MBA programs at Amity Business School, Noida:

• Qualifying examination: Applicants to the MBA program must have an aggregate of at least 50% averaged over all semesters of undergraduate study.
• Entrance Examination: Applicants to the MBA program must satisfy the following cut-offs:
  • Non-Sponsored Category:
    • CAT / XAT: 85 Percentile.
    • MAT: 650.
    • GMAT: 550.
    • CMAT: 200.
    • NMAT: 250.
  • Sponsored Category:
    • CAT / XAT: 75 Percentile.
    • MAT: 600.
    • GMAT: 500.
    • CMAT: 150.
    • NMAT: 200.

Faculty & Alumni

Amity Business School, Noida is home to 33 full time Faculty members. Of these, 9 are full Professors, 15 are Associate Professors, and 9 are Assistant Professors. Together, their fields of study encompass the subjects required to train students of all 7 MBA specializations, from Marketing to Finance, and Human Resources to Business Analytics. There are also specialists in Decision Sciences and Rural Marketing Management. ABS Noida is also home to 8 Honorary Visiting Professors, who are globally renowned academic figures in foreign Universities who conduct special Guest Lectures to improve the practical business quotient of the MBA students.

The Alumni of Amity Business School are employed in leadership positions in the largest companies in India and abroad. The School maintains strong ties with its alumni through two flagship annual events: the Alumni Meet (for all graduates), and the special meet for Alumni celebrating the 25th year of graduation from ABS Noida. Alumni of the School can also access the global Amity Alumni Association, comprising students from all campuses and graduation years. This is a powerful network of lakhs of professionals in every field, and is a major driver of continued career success.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Amity Business School, Noida. The two main categories of scholarships for MBA students are:

1. Academic Merit Scholarships: Entrants to MBA programs at Amity Business School, Noida, can access partial or complete scholarships based on any of the criteria below:

• 100% tuition fee waiver: A performance of 95% or higher in Standard XII (CBSE or ISC Board; average of English + the best three other subjects) + 80% or higher as the UG degree aggregate. In the second year, students will have to be in the top 5% of the MBA class to continue receiving this scholarship.
• 50% tuition fee waiver: Between 90% and 95% in Standard XII (CBSE or ISC Board) + 75% or higher as UG aggregate. Continued award is based on the student staying in the top 10% of his/her class.
• 2o% tuition fee waiver: Above 90% in Standard XII (any State Board) + 75% or higher as UG aggregate.

It is not guaranteed that all applicants via this pathway will be awarded the scholarship; there are limited slots, and the decision is made on a first come first served basis. 

2. Sports and Martyr Scholarships: Sports scholarships are awarded in three tiers: 100% tuition fee waivers to international competition participations, 50% to National medal winners, and 25% to national level participants. 100% scholarships are offered to wards of defense and paramilitary personnel who have given their lives for the country in the line of duty.

Preparation & FAQs

There are two components of the admission process to Amity Business School, Noida, that require careful preparation:

• MBA Entrance Test: PG applicants who appear for the GMAT, CAT or MAT must concentrate on scoring more than 85 percentile for admission through the non-sponsored category, by completing the requisite number of practice tests and mock exams.
• Personal Interview: To successfully pass the final round of selection, students must ensure that their English communication skills are sound, and that they are able to communicate their academic record, extracurricular activities, and internships / professional experience clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Noida?

Amity Business School, Noida is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Noida. It is ranked #27 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

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

MBA students of ABS Noida have access to the unique Study Abroad Program (SAP), through which they can spend 5-7 weeks at Amity’s overseas campuses in major cities like London, Singapore, Dubai, and Tashkent, and in countries like Australia, France, Canada, and the United States. At the end, they will earn an additional certificate of international exposure.

Q. What value added courses and professional certifications are available to MBA students of Amity Business School, Noida?

MBA students of ABS Noida can choose from among 12 value added certificate courses, including Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Management, Information Security Management Systems, and Behavioral Systems.

Q. Does Amity Business School, Noida, have a recognized MBA degree program?

ABS Noida has an MBA program that is recognized by the AICTE and UGC. It has been notified by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and accredited by NAAC with the A+ Grade. Finally, it is listed in the International Association of Universities, approved by the United Nations.

Q. How does Amity Business School, Noida, impart Soft Skills Training to its students?

In addition to the soft skills training that forms part of the placement readiness modules, ABS Noida has a strong Personality Enhancement curriculum. In addition to teaching foreign languages for business collaborations and military training, it also encourages MBA students to participate in intercollegiate competitions in the management, cultural, sports, and technical spheres.