Department of Management Studies, Amity University, Raipur

Overview

The Faculty of Management Studies at the Amity University campus in Chhattisgarh is also known as Amity Business School. It offers ten different degree programs at all levels, from B.A. (Economics) and B.Com. (Honors), to MBA and PhD courses.

Though the UG and PG degrees issued by Amity Business School Raipur have the advantage of the Amity University brand name, the tuition fees are relatively low, when compared to those of other highly ranked private institutions of higher education. The admission process involves a detailed online application, after which students may need to appear for an additional entrance test, followed by a compulsory Personal Interview / Group Discussion round.

A key competitive advantage for those who study in Amity Business School Raipur is the emphasis on practical learning. From industry training programs to a strong Career Cell and Entrepreneurship Cell, students are able to work on live projects and business projects to ensure quick integration with the corporate world after placement.

The placement statistics for the most recent graduating batches are impressive, with the highest job package exceeding INR 10 Lakh. Even the undergraduate students enjoy high percentage placement success (90%), and 104 companies visited the campus to recruit in the recently concluded placement season. Student life on the Amity Business School Raipur campus is vibrant, given that students from different departments of Amity University live together on the same campus.

Highlights

Fees

The tuition fee for different programs in Amity Business School, Raipur, varies according to the level (UG or PG) and type of degree as follows:

• BBA students in non-sponsored seats pay tuition fees of INR 53,000 per semester.
• The B.Com. (Honors, Corporate Secretaryship) program has tuition fees of INR 35,000 per semester.
• The basic MBA program has lower tuition fees than similar courses in other private universities: just INR 1.1 Lakh per semester.
• The MBA in Amity Business School Raipur with specialization in Hospital and Healthcare Management has a tuition fee of INR 1.25 Lakh per semester.
• The MBA (International) degree program has the highest fee, at INR 1.94 Lakh per semester.
• The fee for the three year PhD program in Management varies according to whether the student is enrolled full time (INR 32,000 per semester) or part time (INR 21,000 per semester; 4.5 years).

Admissions

The eligibility criteria and admission rounds for applicants to Amity Business School vary according to the degree program. For MBA aspirants, they are as follows:

• A minimum of 50% aggregate throughout the undergraduate degree (any discipline from a recognized University).
• Proof of aptitude. If the student does not pass the minimum threshold required in the CAT or MAT examination, he/she must appear for the Amity Entrance Test, where quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning skills will be tested.
• Personal Interview and/or Group Discussion. This is usually organized on campus, but candidates who are not able to travel will be allowed to appear virtually via Skype.

The Amity Business School Raipur website has online application forms and an admission prospectus for each degree program.

Both UG and PG applicants to Amity Business School Raipur can access Direct Admissions if their performance in the qualifying examination is strong enough. This means that they can directly proceed to the GD and PI round without the additional entrance test round. The criteria vary by program e.g. MBA applicants are taken into the Direct Admission pipeline if their CAT or MAT percentile exceeds 70.

Placements

Amity Business School Raipur has a consistent record of placement success for its MBA students. The undergraduate courses have high placement percentages as well: 90% of both BBA and B.Com. students receive job offers on campus.

The highest package in the recent placement season was INR 10.25 Lakh, with more than 100 companies visiting the Amity Business School Raipur campus to participate in the placement process.

Some of the prominent corporates offering jobs to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Amity Business School Raipur include Flipkart, Polycab, ICICI Lombard, Reliance Retail, ITC, and Nestlé.

Cut-Offs

The admission to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Amity Business School Raipur is a multi-step process, just like in the best MBA colleges in India. Therefore, each stage has cut-offs associated with it, as follows:

• Qualifying examination: Applicants to both UG and PG courses must have an aggregate of at least 50% in the Standard 12 / undergraduate examination.
• Entrance Examination: Applicants to the MBA program can submit CAT or MAT scores; the cut-off to skip the Amity Entrance Test is 70 percentile.
• Amity Entrance Test: This is compulsory for students who do not qualify via an external test of aptitude; the cut-off is not fixed but is determined by the number of applicants and their relative performance.

Faculty & Alumni

Amity Business School Raipur is home to 21 full time Faculty members: 2 full Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 15 Assistant Professors, and one Teaching Assistant. All of these are experts in different fields of Business and Management (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business Administration), and are well qualified to teach theoretical and practical skills to students.

The educational system within Amity Business School Raipur has several unique features that allow students to optimize preparation for entry into the corporate world. For example, the Flexible Credit System allows students to take interdisciplinary courses to strengthen their practical knowledge of allied fields like Business Law. Each student has three kinds of mentors: from the Faculty, from the Alumni, and from the Industry Partners of ABS Raipur. This is a key contributor to the extremely high placement rate, similar to that in the best MBA colleges in India.

Even though Amity Business School Raipur has been in existence for less than a decade, alumni have been placed in large financial organizations like IDFC and Reliance. They stay in close touch with the University and current students through the mentorship initiative, thereby ensuring greater preparedness during the job placement season.

Scholarships

Amity Business School, Raipur, offers several merit and need based scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students:

1. UG Academic Merit scholarships: These are awarded to undergraduate entrants to Amity Business School as a percentage reduction in first year tuition fee payable, based on either performance in the 10+2 qualifying examination or the CUET (UG) entrance test. The slabs are as follows:

• 100% tuition fee waivers are awarded to students with at least an average of 93% in the core subjects in the Standard 12 Board Examination, or a percentile above 95 in CUET.
• 50% scholarships are awarded to candidates with 88% - 93% in 10+2, or 90 percentile or above in CUET.
• 25% tuition fee waivers are linked to 70% in Standard 12 or 85 percentile in CUET.

2. Academic Merit Scholarships for MBA students: Entrants to PGDM programs at Amity Business School, Raipur, can access partial or complete scholarships based on any of the criteria below:

• 100% tuition fee waiver: Either 90 percentile in CAT or MAT, or 650+ in GMAT, or 161+ in GRE.
• 50% tuition fee waiver: Either 85-90 percentile in CAT or MAT, or 600-650 in GMAT, or 157-161 in GRE.
• 25% tuition fee waiver: Either 75-85 percentile in CAT or MAT, or 450-600  in GMAT, or 149-157 in GRE.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to Amity Business School Raipur should prepare carefully for each component of the admission process as follows:

• Entrance Test: PG applicants who appear for the CAT or MAT must concentrate on scoring more than 70 percentile for Direct Admission, by completing the requisite number of practice tests and mock exams. Undergraduate applicants (e.g. to BBA) must go through previous years' exam papers of the Amity Entrance Test in order to prepare.
• PI and GD: 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 college for MBA in Chhattisgarh?

According to the IIRF Ranking 2023, Amity Business School Raipur is in the top two B-Schools in Chhattisgarh, and the highest ranked private institution of management education. It is among the top MBA colleges in India.

Q. What facilities are available to those who study in Amity Business School Raipur?

Students of Amity Business School Raipur have access to ICT enabled state of the art classrooms and extensive library / WiFi facilities to enable high level studies.

Q. What are the different career options available to students of Amity Business School Raipur?

In addition to strong placement opportunities and lucrative job offers, students of Amity Business School Raipur have access to an active Entrepreneurship Cell on campus that supports their startup aspirations.

Q. What international exposure opportunities are available to students of Amity Business School Raipur?

In addition to the MBA (International) degree program, students of Amity Business School Raipur can access foreign language classes (e.g. French), attend international conferences, and avail of Exchange Abroad programs.