ADBU BBA Aviation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guwahati, AssamPrivate UniversityEstd 2008NAAC Grade A 3.1
Total fees
INR 4.23 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 2.69 LPA
University UG grads, 2024-25
Cutoff
50%
Class 12 minimum, any stream
Placement rate
18%
Three-year UG batch placed

About ADBU BBA Aviation

Assam Don Bosco University offers BBA Aviation as a four-year, full-time course at its Azara campus in Guwahati. It is the BBA with an Aviation Management specialisation, and it has 60 seats. The university holds a NAAC A grade from 2021. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.23 Lakhs, and INR 6.89 Lakhs with hostel and food. You need 50% in Class 12 from any stream. Admission is on your marks, an entrance test and a personal interview held on the same day. There is no national exam and no counselling body. In 2024-25, the university placed 18% of its three-year UG graduates, at a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA.

ADBU BBA Aviation Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 6.89 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.23 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 2.92 Lakhs of that. You pay the fee in eight parts, in July and January of each year. The university fixes the fee. The aviation fee of INR 45,000 is paid in semesters 4, 6 and 8. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you finish the course.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.92 LakhsINR 36,500 a semester, 8 semesters
Annual feeINR 68,000INR 17,000 a year, 4 years
Admission feeINR 18,000One time
Aviation Management feeINR 45,000INR 15,000 in semesters 4, 6 and 8
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel room and food, AzaraINR 2.64 LakhsINR 33,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Hostel admission feeINR 2,000One time
Total, no hostelINR 4.23 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6.89 LakhsFull course

ADBU BBA Aviation Admission Dates

The 2026 batch started classes on 10 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates, and the online form is expected to open in Mar 2027. The Admission Office sets your test and interview date after you pay the form fee. You pay the admission fee on the day you get the offer, so keep the money ready.

EventDateStatus
Online application form opensMar 2027Tentative
Application form feeMar 2027Tentative
Entrance test and personal interviewApr 2027 to Jul 2027Tentative
Result and admission offerApr 2027 to Jul 2027Tentative
Online application, last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee, by 5 pm on admission dayJul 2027Tentative
Document check with original marksheetsJul 2027Tentative
Balance first semester fee, within 7 daysJul 2027Tentative
Hostel seat bookingJul 2027Tentative
First semester classes startAug 2027Tentative

ADBU BBA Aviation Eligibility

You need 50% marks in Class 12 from any stream. The 2026 prospectus prints no lower figure for any category. You also sit the ADBU entrance test and a personal interview. If your result is not out, you can take provisional admission, but you must show the marks by 31 Oct.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 marks50% in the Higher Secondary exam
StreamAny stream: Arts, Commerce or Science
EntranceADBU entrance test and personal interview, same day
Result not outProvisional admission, marks due by 31 Oct

ADBU BBA Aviation Admission Process

You apply online with a form fee of INR 600, then sit the test and interview on one day. The Admission Office decides on your marks, test and interview. If you do not pay INR 18,000 by 5 pm that day, you lose the offer. You pay the rest of the first semester fee within 7 days.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineRegister with an email id and pay the INR 600 form fee
2. Test and interviewGo on the date the Admission Office emails you
3. Admission feePay INR 18,000 by 5 pm on the day of admission
4. Balance feePay the rest of the first semester fee within 7 days
5. DocumentsShow original marksheets, date of birth proof and the health form

ADBU BBA Aviation Cutoff

There is no closing rank for this course, because ADBU does not admit through a national exam. The only fixed rule is 50% in Class 12. Your marks, the entrance test and the interview together decide the seat. Some seats are kept for two groups, as the table shows.

Seat groupWhat decides the seatYear
All students50% in Class 12, test and interview2026
Don Bosco Society institutions10% of the seats2026
Christian minority community20% of the seats2026

ADBU BBA Aviation Placements

In 2024-25, ADBU placed 67 of its 365 three-year UG graduates. Their median pay was INR 2.69 LPA, and 187 more went on to higher studies. These are university figures for all three-year UG courses, because ADBU does not publish a BBA Aviation figure. The course page lists roles such as airport terminal executive and airline operations.

MetricValue
Graduates, three-year UG, 2024-25365
Placed67
Share placed18%
Median payINR 2.69 LPA
Median pay, 2023-24INR 3.42 LPA
Went to higher studies187

ADBU BBA Aviation Scholarships

The merit scholarship gives up to INR 1.60 Lakhs over the course if you scored 90% in Class 12. The means scholarship gives INR 80,000 if your family earns below INR 2 Lakhs a year. Only 3 BBA students get each merit award, so it goes to the top scorers. You must keep the SGPA it asks for, or it stops.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit scholarship, 90%90% or more in Class 12, SGPA 8.5 to keep itINR 1.60 Lakhs over the course
Merit scholarship, 80%80% or more in Class 12, SGPA 8.0 to keep itINR 1.04 Lakhs over the course
Means scholarshipFamily income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearINR 80,000 over the course
Sports scholarshipPlayed for a Northeast stateINR 64,000 over the course

ADBU BBA Aviation Ranking

ADBU holds a NAAC A grade with a CGPA of 3.08 out of 4, given in 2021. NAAC grades a university on teaching, research and campus. ADBU sends its data to NIRF every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC, cycle 22021Grade A
NAAC score2021CGPA 3.08 out of 4

ADBU BBA Aviation Course Structure

Year 1 has accounting, economics and an introduction to the aviation industry. Year 2 adds airline operations, aviation law and air ticketing. Year 3 covers ground handling, cabin crew management and air cargo, with a summer internship.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Accounting, managerial economics, aviation industry, airport operations basics
Year 2Marketing, finance, airline operations, aviation law, air ticketing
Year 3Ground handling, cabin crew management, air cargo, research project, summer internship
Year 4Semesters 7 and 8 are in the fee sheet; the course page does not list them yet

ADBU BBA Aviation Hostel and Campus

The Azara campus has two hostels, Carreño Hall for men and Ferrando Hall for women. Room and food cost INR 33,000 a semester. You can book a hostel seat only after you pay the first semester fee. When the hostels are full, the university helps you find another hostel.

ItemDetail
CampusAzara, Guwahati
HostelsCarreño Hall for men, Ferrando Hall for women
Room and foodINR 33,000 a semester
BookingOnly after the first semester fee is paid

Should you pick BBA Aviation at ADBU?

This course suits students who want a management job at airports or airlines and can study in Guwahati for four years.

Pick it if:
You want to work at an airport: the Azara campus is close to Guwahati airport, and you study ground handling and air cargo.
You want aviation subjects from the first year: the aviation industry paper comes in semester 1 and airport operations in semester 2.
Your Class 12 result is not out yet: ADBU gives provisional admission, and you must show 50% marks by 31 Oct.
You want to meet people who work in business: the school plans industrial visits, alumni talks and talks by industry people every semester.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a campus job: in 2024-25 the university placed 67 of its 365 three-year UG graduates, and 187 went for higher studies.
You want to become a pilot or cabin crew: this is a management degree, so it does not give a flying licence or cabin crew training.
You want the regular BBA fee: the aviation specialisation adds INR 45,000, paid in semesters 4, 6 and 8.
You want time to think after your interview: you must pay the INR 18,000 admission fee by 5 pm that day, or you lose the offer.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 50% in Class 12 and want airport work, apply early and pay the admission fee that day. If you want to fly a plane, this course is not for you.
BBA Aviation Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in the Higher Secondary exam. The prospectus prints no lower figure for any category.
Stream: Any stream counts: Arts, Commerce or Science.
Entrance: The ADBU entrance test and a personal interview, held on the same day.
Result not out: You can get provisional admission. Show the 50% marks by 31 Oct or the seat is cancelled.
Reserved seats: 10% for students from Don Bosco Society institutions and 20% for the Christian minority community.
BBA Aviation Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the ADBU portal with an email id. The form fee is INR 600.
Test and interview: The Admission Office emails your date. Both happen on the same day.
Pay the admission fee: Pay INR 18,000 by 5 pm on the day of admission, or you lose the offer.
Pay the balance: Pay the rest of the first semester fee within 7 days. No cash or cheque.
Bring documents: Original marksheets, date of birth proof, caste certificate if any and the health form.

BBA Aviation Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Mar 2027
Online application form opens
Expected in Mar 2027. Register on the ADBU portal with a valid email id.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Application form fee
The form fee is INR 600. Pay it online by UPI, net banking or NEFT.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to Jul 2027
Entrance test and personal interview
Both are on the same day. The Admission Office emails you the date after you pay.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to Jul 2027
Result and admission offer
You hear the result from the Admission Office after your interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Online application, last date to apply
Expected before classes start. Apply early, as the 60 seats can fill before then.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee, by 5 pm on admission day
You lose the offer if the INR 18,000 admission fee is not paid by 5 pm that day.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check with original marksheets
Bring originals, date of birth proof, a caste certificate if any and the health form.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Balance first semester fee, within 7 days
The first part is INR 64,500 with the caution deposit. No cash or cheque.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel seat booking
You can book a hostel seat only after you pay the first semester fee.
Tentative
Aug 2027
First semester classes start
Classes for the 2026 batch started on 10 Aug 2026.

Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and Academic Calendar Autumn 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Assam Don Bosco University BBA Aviation Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year, at the 2026 batch fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and food at the Azara campus.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 36,500 a semester
INR 2.92 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 4, INR 17,000 a year
INR 68,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Aviation Management fee
Full course, as published: INR 15,000 in each of semesters 4, 6 and 8
INR 45,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you finish the course
INR 10,000
Add hostel + food
Hostel room and food, Azara
Per semester × 8, INR 33,000 a semester
INR 2.64 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 2,000
Total course fee
INR 4.23 Lakhs
4 years · tuition, annual, admission and aviation fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.89 Lakhs
4 years · all course fees + hostel room and food
Education loan EMI
INR 7,132
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
64%
university UG median pay INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,617
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
39%
university UG median pay INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee

Source: ADBU Fee Structure 2026 and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat in BBA Aviation at ADBU?

Pick your Class 12 result. There is no rank list here; ADBU admits on your marks, a test and an interview.

Your Class 12 result
Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule. Your seat now depends on the entrance test and the interview, held on the same day.
Almost there
You can take provisional admission. If your marks are under 50% by 31 Oct, the seat is cancelled and the fee comes back with a cut.
Not yet
ADBU needs 50% in Class 12 from every student. Improve your marks through the board before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The 50% rule only lets you apply. The test and the interview on the same day decide the seat, so prepare for both.

Assam Don Bosco University BBA Aviation Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Places are few, so confirm the final amount with the college.

Class 12 marks
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.

Merit scholarship, 90% or more
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 20,000 a semester for 8 semesters. Keep an SGPA of 8.5 to hold it.
Who qualifies: 90% or more in Class 12, 3 BBA studentsApply by Jul 2027, at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80% to 89%
INR 1.04 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 13,000 a semester for 8 semesters. Keep an SGPA of 8.0 to hold it.
Who qualifies: 80% or more in Class 12, 3 BBA studentsApply by Jul 2027, at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Means scholarship
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester. It stops if you get an F grade in two semesters.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearApply by Jul 2027, with an income paper
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.83 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.63 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.84 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.39 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.04 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.19 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.43 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.23 Lakhs

Assam Don Bosco University BBA Aviation vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.

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Assam Don Bosco University
Guwahati, Assam
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Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
Fursatganj, Uttar Pradesh
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NSAM First Grade College
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Acharya Bangalore B-School
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Sushant University
Gurugram, Haryana
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 4.23 Lakhs
4 years
INR 4.41 Lakhs
INR 18,000 more, 3 years
INR 3.32 Lakhs
INR 91,000 less
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 33,000 less, 3 years
INR 6.66 Lakhs
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Tuition feefull course
INR 2.92 Lakhs
4 years
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 68,000 more, 3 years
INR 2.92 Lakhs
Same fee
Not published
INR 4.08 Lakhs
INR 1.16 Lakhs more
Hostel + messroom and food, full course
INR 2.64 Lakhs
4 years
INR 3.72 Lakhs
INR 1.08 Lakhs more, 3 years
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Median paylatest batch
INR 2.69 LPA
university UG, 2024-25
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Placement rateshare of graduates placed
18%
university UG, 2024-25
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Seatsfirst-year intake
60
plus up to 10 more
60
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In short
RGNAU is a central aviation university with the same 60 seats, a three-year course and a slightly higher fee. If you want an aviation-only campus and can study far from home, apply there too; if you want to stay in the Northeast, take ADBU.
In short
NSAM First Grade College costs INR 91,000 less over four years with the same tuition fee. If you want to study in Bengaluru, add its hostel cost first; if you want to stay near Guwahati, ADBU is the closer seat.
In short
ABBS costs a little less and is a three-year course. If you want a shorter course in Bengaluru, look at ABBS; if you want to study near home in Assam, ADBU fits better.
In short
Sushant University costs INR 2.43 Lakhs more for the same four years. If the fee matters to your family, ADBU gives the same course length for less; pick Sushant only if you want to study in Gurugram.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Assam Don Bosco University BBA Aviation

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BBA Aviation at ADBU worth the fee?▾
It depends on the job you want. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.23 Lakhs, and the university's three-year UG median pay in 2024-25 was INR 2.69 LPA. So the fee equals about a year and a half of that pay. If you want an airport or airline management job in the Northeast, it can be worth it. Check the ROI tile in the fee block before you decide.
What job will I get after BBA Aviation?▾
Most roles are on the ground side of airlines and airports. The course page lists airport terminal executive, airline operations, logistics support and business development roles. ADBU does not publish which companies hire this course. Do the summer internship in semester 6 at an airport or airline, because that is where your first job contact usually comes from.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you want to fly a plane or work as cabin crew, because this is a management degree with no flying or crew training. Skip it also if you need a sure campus job. In 2024-25 the university placed 67 of its 365 three-year UG graduates. If either matters most to you, look at other courses first.
Is BBA Aviation better than the regular BBA at ADBU for me?▾
Pick the aviation specialisation only if you want to work at airports or airlines. It adds INR 45,000 to the fee, paid in semesters 4, 6 and 8. The rest of the course has the same business subjects as the regular BBA. If you are not sure about aviation, the regular BBA keeps more doors open for less money.
Will I get placed through the campus?▾
Not for sure. In 2024-25 the university placed 18% of its three-year UG graduates, at a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA, and 187 went for higher studies. The placement cell holds soft skills training and mock interviews. Plan your own internship and job search from year 2 instead of waiting for campus offers.
Is this course good for higher studies like an MBA?▾
Yes, it is a full BBA, so you can sit for MBA entrance exams after it. Many ADBU UG graduates take that route: 187 of them went for higher studies in 2024-25. If an MBA in aviation is your plan, keep your marks high, because the merit scholarship needs an SGPA of 8.5 or 8.0 to continue.
Should I take this course if I want to be a pilot?▾
No. A pilot needs flying training and a licence from a flying school, and this BBA does not give either. This course trains you to manage airport and airline work on the ground. If flying is your goal, join a flying school and keep this course only as a backup plan.
Should I apply before my Class 12 result comes?▾
Yes, if you are sure of getting 50%. ADBU gives provisional admission, so you can take the test and interview early. But you must show the 50% marks by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled and the fee comes back with a cut. If your marks are uncertain, wait for the result before you pay.
Is the course three years or four years?▾
The 2026 fee sheet charges eight semesters, so this page shows the full 4-year cost. The course page lists subjects for six semesters, and semesters 7 and 8 are not listed yet. Ask the Admission Office how the fourth year works before you pay, so you know what you are paying for.
How do I get admission to BBA Aviation at ADBU?▾
Apply online on the ADBU portal and pay the INR 600 form fee. The Admission Office then emails you a date for the entrance test and personal interview, held on the same day. If you get the offer, pay INR 18,000 by 5 pm that day, and pay the rest of the first semester fee within 7 days.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 4.23 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.89 Lakhs with hostel room and food at the Azara campus. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is extra and comes back when you finish. Use the toggle in the fee block to see both totals.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the fee in eight parts, in July and January of each year, so the money is never due at once. The first part is INR 64,500 with the caution deposit. The university also helps you get an education loan from a bank if you need one.
Do I get the fee back if I leave?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then all fees come back except INR 1,000. After classes start, ADBU does not take refund requests at all. So decide before the first class, not after it.
Is there a hostel at the Azara campus?▾
Yes. The Azara campus has Carreño Hall for men and Ferrando Hall for women, and room and food cost INR 33,000 a semester. You can book a seat only after paying the first semester fee. When the hostels are full, the university helps you find another hostel nearby.

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