School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur

Overview

The School of Management (SoM), Anjaneya University, Raipur, is a prominent MBA college in Chhattisgarh. It offers MBA and BBA degree programs in Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Business Analytics. It aims to equip students with the management skills to succeed in different sectors: private and public, consulting and corporate communication, sustainability and startups. The three main focus areas of all courses taught by the School of Management are leadership development, problem solving training, and critical thinking analysis. Anjaneya University also offers two diploma programs through SoM: Aviation and Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism.

The Placement Cell of Anjaneya University works with BBA and MBA students of the School of Management to ensure placement readiness and organize pre-placement talks, internship recruiting, and final interviews. The biggest companies which offer part time projects and full time jobs to students of the School of Management are ICICI Bank, Indiamart, Kalpataru Power Transmission, Reliance Communications, Sutherland Global Services, and Wipro. 

As one of the younger Universities in India, AU offers its BBA and MBA students world class facilities, including extensive hostels, a large auditorium with a capacity of 1,000, transport facilities to and within the campus, well stocked libraries, indoor sports buildings, and outdoor sports fields. There are ten buses and a fleet of cars to pick up students from all parts of Raipur, and the library has access to the best management e-journals in the world. It also offers a number of scholarships to its students, based on academic merit, social welfare, extracurricular activities, and sports achievements.

Highlights

Fees

The tuition fees for students of the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, vary according to the specialization chosen by BBA and MBA students. For example:

• MBA (General Management): INR 1 Lakh per year.
• MBA (Dual Specialization): INR 1.1 LPA.
• MBA (Aviation): INR 1.2 LPA.
• MBA (Real Estate), MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management), MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship): INR 1.25 LPA.
• Master of Travel & Tourism: INR 65,000 per year.
• BBA (General Management): INR 30,000 per year.
• BBA (Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism): INR 60,000 per year.
• BBA (Aviation Management): INR 1 LPA.

MBA and BBA students of Anjaneya University must also budget for living costs (hostel, paying guest or apartment, and food charges), in addition to costs of academic materials (e.g. laptops, textbooks), and shopping for personal items. Students who choose to live at home or as paying guests and commute to the campus have to bear the daily transportation charges.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • Candidates must have a valid Bachelor's degree from a recognized Institution of Higher Education. Students in the final year of such a degree may also apply, but only if their studies are expected to be completed by the time of commencement of MBA students at Anjaneya University. A degree in Management is preferred, but this is not a compulsory criterion.
  • There is no minimum condition related to the minimum aggregate percentage over all semesters of undergraduate study.
  • Candidates must submit a valid score sheet from any of these entrance tests: CAT, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, SNAP, TISSNET, CMAT, MAT, IBSAT, or GMAT.
• BBA:
  • The applicant must have completed 10+2 studies in any stream, with Standard X and XII certificates awarded by any recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or abroad.
  • The minimum aggregate at the Standard XII level is preferably 50% for General Category candidates; this is not a compulsory condition, but is highly recommended.
  • Candidates may apply before their Board Examination results are declared. However, the confirmation of joining will be subject to submitting the final pass certificate.

Candidates who wish to apply to the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, must complete these steps:

• Filling up the Admission Enquiry form on the Anjaneya University application website.
• Checking the entry requirements for the program in which the candidate is interested.
• Filling up the application form online and providing detailed academic records.
• Uploading scans of academic certificates and transcripts, along with personal identification proof.
• Paying the application fee and submitting the final application.
• After the application window closes, the Admissions Office at Anjaneya University releases the final merit list based on the marks in the qualifying examination or entrance test, depending on whether the student is applying to the BBA or MBA program.
• The student must  pay the registration fee of INR 5,000 to indicate his/her acceptance of the admission offer.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, are as follows: 

• Prominent recruiters include Capgemini, HCL, Tata Consultancy Services, Huawei, IBC24 News, ICICI Bank, Indiamart, Kalpataru Power Transmission, Reliance Communications, Sutherland Global Services, and Wipro. 
• Most recruiters are from the Information Technology Consulting sector, with a significant number of companies from the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Retail, and Manufacturing sectors.
• The Placement Cell maintains records of placed students with their corresponding CTCs, and trains students in facing interviews and soft skills. It also maintains long term relationships with blue chip companies to ensure that the requisite number of internships and jobs are available for all students in the BBa and MBA batches.

Cut-Offs

The only cut-off related to admission to either of the programs offered by the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, is based on the aggregate percentage or CGPA in the Standard XII Board Examination (for BBA aspirants). This is not a strict cut-off; the recommended minimum value is 50% (or equivalent CGPA). There is no MBA entrance exam cut-off for any of the options e.g. CAT, GMAT, IBSAT. However, a better score improves the chances of qualifying for the final merit list.

Faculty & Alumni

The School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, is home to 43 full time Faculty members, of which 26 are Assistant Professors, four are Deans or Heads of Department, and others have additional responsibilities e.g. librarian and assistant registrar. More than 20% of the full time Faculty members of Anjaneya University hold PhD degrees.

The Alumni Cell of the School of Management has several functions, including bringing alumni and current students together to connect based on mutual career interests. Through this, students of Anjaneya University can access live projects and internship opportunities during their course of study, and can also connect with alumni for startup mentorship and full time job opportunities after they graduate.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur. The eight major scholarship schemes are:

1. Academic Merit Scholarships: This is offered based on the overall percentage in the qualifying examination (either Bachelor’s course semester exams or Standard XII Board Examinations, depending on the course to which the student is applying). There are three tiers:

• Above 85% aggregate: A reduction of 25% in the first year’s tuition fees.
• Between 75% and 85%: A tuition fee waiver of 20% in the first year.
• Between 65% and 75%: A scholarship of 15% applicable on the first year’s tuition fee.

In all these cases, the normal academic registration amount of INR 5,000 must be paid before the scholarship is awarded; this is not refundable.

2. Sibling Scholarships: If two or more siblings study in any of the constituent Schools of Anjaneya University during the same academic year, one of the children is eligible for a one time scholarship of INR 3,000.

3. Special Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students: Female students of the BBA or MBA programs will receive a tuition fee reduction of INR 5,000 per academic year.

4. Early Bird Scheme: This incentivizes early registration and fee payment for the programs offered by the School of Management, Anjaneya University. Applicants to the BBA program who complete the application formalities before 31 August are eligible for a tuition fee discount of INR 2,500; a similar amount is awarded to MBA applicants who submit their applications within one month of declaration of their Bachelor’s program results.

5. Scheme for One Time Fee Payment: Both UG and PG students of the School of Management who complete the fee payment for the full program (all 2 or 3 years) at the time at which the first installment is due will be given a tuition fee reduction of INR 500 or INR 1,000.

6. Scheme for Group Admission: This incentivizes students applying together in groups of size 3 or greater. Each member of such a group will be given a tuition fee relaxation of INR 2,000; this is only applicable once.

7. Scheme for Financially Weak students: Applications for these scholarships must be submitted directly to the University administration. Any student whose financial background is not strong may submit an application with valid income certificates as proof, and the University will decide the quantum of the scholarship to be awarded, based on academic merit and need.

8. Referral Fee: If a student of Anjaneya University refers another student to join any program within the University, he/she will receive a referral bonus that will be subtracted from the outstanding tuition fees payable.

Students can only be awarded one of the scholarships listed above; the one with the highest amount. Any scholarship awarded by Anjaneya University will be reviewed at the end of every academic year, and will only be continued if the student has at least 80% attendance, and (for academic merit scholarships) a score in the School exams that falls within the same band e.g. more than 85% aggregate for 25% scholarship students.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the MBA program at the School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, must first prepare for their chosen qualifying entrance test (CAT, XAT, MAT, SNAP, etc) through a combination of classroom or online training and sample tests. They must also go through previous years’ exam papers to familiarize themselves with the format to maximize their expected score. Finally, attempting mock tests will ensure that they can achieve accuracy with speed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Chhattisgarh?

The School of Management, Anjaneya University, Raipur, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Chhattisgarh. It is ranked #12 among the top 20 Emerging Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which Diploma courses are offered by the School of Management, Anjaneya University?

Anjaneya University offers two professional diploma courses with durations one year each: Aviation (with fees of INR 90,000), and Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism (INR 50,000).

Q. Which specializations does Anjaneya University Raipur offer to its MBA students?

Anjaneya University Raipur offers seven specializations to its MBA students: General Management, Dual Specialization, Real Estate, Aviation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship & Family Business, and Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism.

Q. Which specializations does Anjaneya University Raipur offer to its BBA students?

Anjaneya University Raipur offers three specializations to its BBA students: General Management, Aviation, and Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism.