What is the last date for applying?
For the batch 2011-13, the deadlines are: 30th April 2011
How will my application be evaluated?
The Admissions Committee reviews each application received in depth. For short listing a student, we emphasise on the leadership potential, personal qualities and characteristics, participation by the student in co-curricular activities, previous academic performance, and scores in entrance examinations such as CAT / XAT / MAT.
In which part of the application may I enter additional information, including special circumstances? Please enter important information that you want the Admissions Committee to know in a separate sheet and submit it along with the admission form.
How do I add new information if I have already submitted my application?
Once the application has been submitted, the Admissions Committee cannot accept application updates other than contact updates. The candidates may however, submit their updates at the time interview.
Does the reputation of my undergraduate institution or company affect my chances of being accepted?
Our goal is to admit a class that offers a variety of perspectives. Therefore, we carefully consider individuals from a wide spectrum of academic and work experiences.
What is the desired length of work experience you wish to see in candidates?
ABS does not insist on work experience. Suitable candidates will have the ability to demonstrate strength in our admission process regardless of the number of years of their work experience. However, the suitable work experience is an asset and will help the student in understanding the intricacies of the business.
What constitutes the suitable work experience?
Suitable work experience includes opportunities in which students have been able to develop their professional and leadership skills.
Are there specific types of work experience that will make me a more attractive candidate?
We do not focus on specific area of work experience but emphasise on the roles, responsibility and the learning from their employment. The Admissions Committee will look at the quality of the applicant's work experience during evaluation.
What are the dates for GD and Personal Interview?
The GD and Personal Interviews would be conducted between 2nd and 21st May, 2011.
What should I expect during my GD and Personal Interview?
Your GD would last for 15 minutes and the Personal Interview will last for approximately 10 minutes. The focus of the Personal Interview would be to elicit information further to the application and find the suitability of the candidate as per admission requirements set by the Admissions Committee.
How can I best prepare for GD and Personal Interview?
The purpose of the GD and Personal Interview is to evaluate the student. We encourage candidates to relax and be ready to talk about themselves.
Who should I contact if I have a question regarding my application status?
In case of any questions, you should be contacting Admissions Counsellor by calling them or mailing them at admissions@absi.edu.in. You may also use our Facebook and Twitter platforms to contact us.
Will ABS provide feedback to the students who have been rejected?
If contacted, the Admissions Counsellor would be able to provide the appropriate reasons for rejection of your application.
How long can I defer my acceptance of admission?
Candidates who are selected need to pay the admission fee of Rs. 50,000 within two weeks from the date of notification of selection. Delaying payment of fee would automatically lead to cancellation of admissions offer made.
Which Scores are accepted for admission?
ABS accepts CAT, XAT and MAT scores conducted during November 2010 to January 2011.
What is the estimated cost of the program?
Specific details of the course fee can be had from Admissions Counsellor.
Will I get a bank loan?
ABS facilitates to arrange bank loans of the course fee, hostel and other support through any nationalized bank, which offers educational loan.
Will I get scholarships / funding from ABS for the course?
Meritorious and deserving candidates are awarded scholarships ranging between Rs.1Lakh to Rs.5 Lakhs on applying to the ABS Scholarships Committee.
Which bodies recognize ABS Diploma?
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, and Government of India have approved the Post Graduate Diploma in Management offered by ABS. The details can be found in the official web site www.aicte.ernet.in.
Is the Diploma recognized as equivalent to MBA?
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Association of Indian Universities recognize the PGDM offered by ABS as equivalent to MBA in all technical terms. This degree is valid for higher education both in India and abroad.
What are the extracurricular activities available?
ABS encourages participation in a large number of co-curricular activities apart from sports and games. Details of these can be had from the student's activities section in the ABS website.
Does ABS have hostel facility?
ABS provides attached hostel facility both for boys and girls and details can be had from Admissions Counsellor.
Can I visit ABS for better understanding?
We encourage students to visit our campus. Students who wish to visit ABS may contact Admissions Counselor and get the arrangements done. For further support contact Admissions Counselor at admissions@absi.edu.in
How is a PGDM course different from an MBA course?
Technically, an MBA (Master of Business Administration) program is offered by University/Deemed University or their affiliated colleges. PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) certification is given by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Government of India. Both are equivalent and are considered as Post Graduate level education. You can apply for a research grant or further studies in India or abroad based on these certifications. AICTE approval gives that authenticity to the program in terms of infrastructure, faculty strength, research, placements, and many other factors that ensure quality education. One must be careful with the term PGDM, as there are some B-Schools in India that offer PGDM even though they do not have AICTE approval. You are advised to refrain from joining such schools unless they are reputed for quality education. By the means of your own research, you may find out that AICTE approved PGDMs are more adaptable to market conditions as they don't have a legacy of a university system that treats all Post Graduate courses more or less in similar manner.
All IIMs and many premier institutes including ABS are AICTE approved and it is vouched by their placement track record.
