AIMS Institutes Bangalore MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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AIMS Institutes, Bangalore, offers a full-time 2-year MBA across 8 specialisations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Banking Finance and Insurance Services Management, Startups and SMEs Management, and Healthcare Management. Affiliated to Bangalore University and NAAC Grade A accredited, the programme permits dual specialisation from the second year. Total fees are INR 9,59,000 across 4 semesters. Admission is through CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT, or Karnataka PGCET.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 August 2026.

Key Points

IACBE international accreditation for the MBA programme, in addition to NAAC Grade A institutional recognition
Dual specialisation from the second year lets students combine domains such as Finance and Business Analytics
Selection process includes an AI-based behavioural interview and SWOC presentation unique to AIMS admissions
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance accounts for 51% of all MBA placement offers at AIMS

AIMS Institutes MBA Fees 2026

The MBA programme is structured over 4 semesters. Semester 1 carries a higher fee due to one-time admission-related charges. All subsequent semesters are uniform.

Programme	Semester-wise Fee	Total Fees
MBA (All Specialisations)	Semester 1: INR 2,88,500 Semesters 2 to 4: INR 2,23,500 each	INR 9,59,000

Boys hostel: INR 1.49 to 1.61 Lakhs per year.
Girls hostel: INR 1.42 to 1.55 Lakhs per year.
Fees are subject to revision. Verify with official sources before admission.

AIMS Institutes MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam	14 June 2026
Karnataka PGCET Result	8 July 2026 (Tentative)
AIMS MBA Application Deadline	31 August 2026

CAT 2026 registration is open for the next admission cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
SC/ST and Category I candidates are eligible with minimum 45% marks
Final-year students may apply provisionally at the time of admission

Admission Process

Submit an application with a valid score in CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT Karnataka, or Karnataka PGCET
Shortlisted candidates appear in an AI-based behavioural interview conducted online
Qualified candidates present a SWOC analysis before an expert panel
Final panel interview determines merit and specialisation alignment before the offer is made
CAT cutoff is 65 percentile for the general category

AIMS Institutes MBA vs Other Colleges

Here is how AIMS Institutes MBA compares with similar private management colleges in Bangalore on fees, entrance exams, and placement outcomes.

	AIMS Institutes	XIME Bangalore	Garden City University	PES University
Fees	9.6L	11L to 13L	10.6L	8L
Exams	CAT/MAT/ CMAT/KMAT	CAT/XAT	CAT/ PGCET	CAT/ PGCET/KMAT
Cutoff	65 %ile CAT (2026)	75 %ile CAT (2025)	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed
Salary	INR 8 LPA (Avg, 2025)	INR 11.2 LPA (Avg, 2024)	INR 6 LPA (Med, 2024)	INR 5.5 LPA (Avg, 2025)
CD Rating	3.7/5	4.1/5	3.9/5	4.0/5

✓ Opt for this if

You want a mid-fee Bangalore MBA with IACBE international accreditation and NAAC Grade A
Your CAT score is in the 65 to 75 percentile range and you need a strong MBA option in Bangalore
You plan to enter BFSI where AIMS places over 50% of its MBA batch
You want dual specialisation flexibility to combine domains like Marketing and Business Analytics

✗ Skip if

You target an average salary above INR 11 LPA where XIME or premium B-schools are more competitive
You prefer a campus with strong IT and product sector placements outside BFSI
Your budget allows for a more reputed autonomous institution not affiliated to a university

AIMS Institutes MBA Placement 2026

The 2025 placement season at AIMS Institutes recorded an 84% placement rate, with BFSI being the dominant sector for MBA hires.

Metric	Figures (2025 Season)
Average Package	INR 8 LPA
Highest Package	INR 23 LPA
Placement Rate	84%
BFSI Sector Share	51% of all offers

Top recruiters: Accenture, TCS, Deloitte, EY, and Amazon.

AIMS Institutes MBA Scholarships 2026

AIMS Institutes offers merit-based institutional scholarships alongside national government schemes for eligible MBA students.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
Smt. Nagarathnamma Scholarship	As per institute norms	Meritorious students in financial need	As announced by AIMS
AIMS Merit Scholarship	As per institute norms	Based on entrance score and academic performance	At time of admission
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC candidates meeting income criteria	As per NSP annual schedule

Verify current scholarship details with AIMS Admissions before applying.

AIMS Institutes Bangalore MBA Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, AIMS Institutes Bangalore ranks #176 out of 370 colleges in India. According to 33 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the MBA program at AIMS Institutes Bangalore is rated 3.3/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1042.75/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

AIMS Institutes Bangalore is ranked by several ranking agencies such as IIRF, India Today, The Week. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#58 out of 122 under IIRF Ranking 2025.
#85 out of 275 under India Today Ranking 2024.
#53 out of 235 under The Week Ranking 2024.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#173 out of 350 (2026) #24th Bangalore	#176 out of 372 (2025) #34th Karnataka
	#95 out of 270 (2026) #16th Bangalore #20 Karnataka	#85 out of 275 (2024) #19th Bangalore
	#53 out of 235 (2024) #4th Bangalore #5 Karnataka	#38 out of 193 (2023) #4th Bangalore #5 Karnataka
	#43 out of 130 (2026) #12th Bangalore #13 Karnataka	#43 out of 200 (2024)
	#61 out of 120 (2026)	#58 out of 122 (2025)
	#39 out of 100 (2022) #12th Karnataka	#41 out of 79 (2020)

AIMS Institutes MBA FAQs

Ques. How does the SWOC presentation work in the AIMS MBA admission process?

Ans. After clearing the AI-based behavioural interview, shortlisted candidates are required to prepare a SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges) analysis related to their career goals and MBA specialisation target. A panel of faculty and industry members evaluates this. The SWOC tests self-awareness, structured thinking, and communication. Preparation should be specific to your professional background and the specialisation you intend to pursue at AIMS.

Ques. Is a CAT score mandatory for AIMS MBA admission or can I apply with CMAT or KMAT?

Ans. CAT is not mandatory. AIMS accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT Karnataka, and Karnataka PGCET scores. The CAT cutoff is 65 percentile for general category, and CMAT has a cutoff of 80. With a KMAT Karnataka or PGCET score, you can apply directly. All shortlisted candidates go through the same AI-based interview, SWOC presentation, and final panel interview regardless of which exam score they submit.

Ques. What dual specialisation combinations are most practical at AIMS?

Ans. AIMS allows a second specialisation in the second year. Common combinations include Finance and Business Analytics (useful for fintech and investment banking roles), Marketing and Startups and SMEs Management (for entrepreneurial careers), and HRM paired with Finance or Marketing for broader corporate HR roles. Healthcare Management combined with Marketing is also relevant given the strong BFSI and healthcare recruiter base at AIMS. Choose the combination based on target industry rather than just subject interest.

Ques. How does AIMS MBA compare with XIME Bangalore for a student with a 70 percentile CAT score?

Ans. With 70 percentile in CAT, you would clear AIMS (cutoff 65) but fall short of XIME (cutoff 75). This makes AIMS the more accessible option at that score. XIME’s average package is INR 11.2 LPA versus AIMS at INR 8 LPA. However, AIMS offers 8 specialisation choices and the IACBE international accreditation. If your target is BFSI or Bangalore-based roles, AIMS is a practical and well-networked option at that percentile range.

Ques. What are the hostel and living costs for MBA students at AIMS Institutes Bangalore?

Ans. AIMS Institutes has separate hostels for male and female students. Boys hostel fees range from INR 1,48,600 to INR 1,61,200 per year and girls hostel fees range from INR 1,42,300 to INR 1,54,900 per year, typically covering accommodation and meals. MBA students can also explore private PGs near Peenya at lower cost. Total living cost (hostel plus incidentals) should be budgeted at INR 1.5 to 1.7 Lakhs per year based on available hostel options.