Assam Don Bosco University offers a two-year, full-time MBA at its Azara campus in Guwahati, with 60 seats. A second batch of 60 studies at its Kharguli campus. The university holds a NAAC A grade, and AICTE approves the course. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.29 Lakhs, paid in four parts, and INR 5.63 Lakhs with hostel and food. You get in through the DBU-PGET written test, a group discussion and a personal interview. A valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or JMAT score lets you skip the written test. In the Class of 2025, 15 of 54 students were placed on campus at a median pay of INR 3.5 LPA.
ADBU MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.63 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.29 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.68 Lakhs of that. You pay in four half-yearly parts, in July and January. The university fixes the fee, and the caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you finish. If you leave before classes start, you get the fees back minus INR 1,000.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 3.68 Lakhs
INR 92,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Annual fee
INR 43,000
INR 21,500 a year, 2 years
Admission fee
INR 18,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel with food, Azara
INR 1.32 Lakhs
INR 33,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Hostel admission fee
INR 2,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 4.29 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 5.63 Lakhs
Full course
ADBU MBA Admission Dates
The 2026 batch has been in class since 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the online form is expected to open in Jan 2027. ADBU takes forms until the seats fill, so apply early. The Admission Office sets your test day after you pay the form fee.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens, forms taken till seats fill
Jan 2027
Tentative
DBU-PGET written test, GD and PI
Jan 2027 to Jul 2027
Tentative
Result of the test and interview
Jul 2027
Tentative
Seat offer
Jul 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment, same day
Jul 2027
Tentative
Document check with originals
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start for new PG students
Aug 2027
Tentative
ADBU MBA Eligibility
You need a degree in any subject with 50% aggregate marks; the prospectus states 45 to 50%. The same rule holds for every category. You also need the DBU-PGET or a valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or JMAT score. If your marks fall short, ask the Admission Office in writing before you pay the form fee.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Graduation in any subject
Graduation marks
50% aggregate, the same for every category
Entrance
DBU-PGET, or a valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or JMAT score
Final-year students
Provisional admission; show the degree within 3 months of classes starting
Work experience
Not needed, but it gets preference
ADBU MBA Admission Process
You apply online and pay the INR 600 form fee. The office then sets your DBU-PGET, group discussion and personal interview on one day. You pay the admission fee by 5 pm on the day you are offered a seat. If you miss it, the offer is cancelled and the seat goes to someone else.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Register on the admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee
2. Take the test
Write the DBU-PGET, or show a valid exam score to skip it
3. Face the GD and PI
The group discussion and interview are on the same day as the test
4. Pay the admission fee
Pay by 5 pm on the day of admission and the rest within 7 days
5. Join classes
Bring original mark sheets, birth proof and a caste certificate if you have one
ADBU MBA Cutoff
There is no closing rank for this MBA, because ADBU does not admit by rank. The entry mark is 50% in graduation for every category, in the 2026 prospectus. After that, your test, group discussion and interview decide the seat. A high CAT or MAT score helps only by letting you skip the written test.
Category
Minimum to apply
Year
General
50% in graduation
2026
SC, ST and OBC
50% in graduation, no lower mark
2026
Score holders
Valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or JMAT score skips the DBU-PGET
2026
ADBU MBA Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 15 of its 54 students at a median pay of INR 3.5 LPA. The Class of 2024 placed 29 of 35 at the same median. No student from the last three batches went for higher studies. These figures come from the data the university filed with NIRF in 2026.
Metric
Value
Median pay, Class of 2025
INR 3.5 LPA
Placed, Class of 2025
15 of 54 graduates (28%)
Placed, Class of 2024
29 of 35 graduates, median INR 3.5 LPA
Placed, Class of 2023
12 of 35 graduates, median INR 3.23 LPA
Higher studies
None in the last three batches
ADBU MBA Scholarships
Three ADBU schemes take INR 18,000 to INR 3.68 Lakhs off the course fee. Full tuition support for students with 40% or more disability gives the most. It is for North East students whose family income is below INR 6 Lakhs a year. The disability scholarship gives INR 10,000 a semester, and ADBU graduates may get the Progression Scholarship.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Full tuition fee support
North East student, 40% or more disability, family income below INR 6 Lakhs a year
INR 3.68 Lakhs over the course
Scholarship for physically challenged
Disability certificate from the Government of India, no other scholarship
INR 40,000 over the course
Progression Scholarship
ADBU graduates, first 50 in the university, at most 2 per PG course
INR 18,000, equal to the admission fee
ADBU MBA Ranking
NAAC gave the university an A grade in 2021. NIRF placed it in the 151 to 300 range for innovation in 2023. AICTE approves the MBA, and the university files its management data with NIRF. NIRF has not given the MBA a rank of its own.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2021
A grade
NIRF Innovation
2023
151 to 300
AICTE
2023
Approved
ADBU MBA Course Structure
Semester 1 and Semester 2 have six core papers each, from accounting to strategy. In Semesters 3 and 4 you take six electives each in your chosen area. The areas are Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Systems.
Six electives each in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource or Systems
ADBU MBA Seats and Intake
The MBA has 60 seats at Azara and 60 at Kharguli. ADBU keeps 20% of seats for Christian minority students and 10% for students from Don Bosco institutions. It may admit up to 10 students over the intake. You choose the campus when you apply.
Quota
Seats
Azara campus
60
Kharguli campus
60
Christian minority quota
20% of seats
Don Bosco institutions quota
10% of seats
Extra over intake
Up to 10 students
ADBU MBA Hostel and Campus
Hostel with food at Azara costs INR 33,000 a semester, plus INR 2,000 once. Azara has two hostels, Carreño Hall for men and Ferrando Hall for women. You can book a room only after you pay the first semester fee. If the hostels are full, the university helps you find a hostel outside.
Item
Detail
Hostel fee, Azara
INR 33,000 a semester, food included
Hostel admission
INR 2,000 once, plus a INR 5,000 caution deposit
Booking
Only after the first semester fee is paid
Hostels
Carreño Hall for men, Ferrando Hall for women
Campus
Azara, off Airport Road, Guwahati
Should you pick MBA at Assam Don Bosco University?
This course suits graduates who want a low-cost MBA in Guwahati and are ready to look for a job on their own as well.
Pick it if:
You want a low-cost MBA in Guwahati: the full fee is INR 4.29 Lakhs, and the median pay was INR 3.5 LPA.
You want to choose your campus: the MBA is taught at Azara near the airport and at Kharguli, with 60 seats on each campus.
You already have a CAT or MAT score: it lets you skip the written test, so only the group discussion and interview decide your seat.
You want to learn from working managers: the department holds a Marketing Club, case discussions and guest talks by company leaders.
Skip it if:
You want the college to place almost everyone: only 15 of 54 students in the Class of 2025 were placed on campus.
You expect pay to grow every year: the median offer was INR 3.5 LPA for both the Class of 2024 and the Class of 2025.
You need a hostel room on campus for sure: Azara has two hostels, and once they fill, the university only helps you find a room outside.
You may change your mind after classes start: the university returns fees only if you leave before classes begin, and it keeps INR 1,000.
Counsellor's advice
If you have a valid entrance score and 50% in graduation, apply early and take the Azara seat. If you need campus placement to repay a loan, ask for the latest placed list before you pay.
MBA Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 50% aggregate in any subject. The prospectus states 45 to 50%, and the rule is the same for every category.
Final-year students: You can apply before your result. You get provisional admission and must show the degree within 3 months of classes starting.
Entrance test: Write the DBU-PGET, or show a valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or JMAT score instead.
Work experience: Not needed, but full-time work after graduation gets preference.
Reserved seats: 20% for Christian minority students and 10% for students from Don Bosco institutions.
MBA Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the ADBU admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Take the test: The office gives you a day for the DBU-PGET. A valid exam score lets you skip it.
GD and PI: The group discussion and personal interview are on the same day as the test.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by 5 pm on the day of admission, or you lose the seat. Pay the rest within 7 days.
Bring originals: Mark sheets, birth proof, a caste certificate if you have one, and the health form.
MBA Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Online application opens
Expected early in the year. There is no fixed last date to apply; forms close when the seats fill.
Tentative
Jan 2027 to Jul 2027
DBU-PGET written test, GD and PI
The office sets your day after you pay the form fee. A valid exam score skips the written test.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Result of the test and interview
The Admission Office tells you on the interview day or soon after.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat offer
If you qualify, you get a seat on the campus you chose.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment, same day
Pay by 5 pm on the day of admission, or the offer is cancelled.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Balance of the first instalment
Pay the rest of the first instalment within 7 days of admission.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check with originals
Bring original mark sheets, birth proof and a caste certificate if you have one.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start for new PG students
In 2026, classes for new PG students started on 3 Aug.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026, admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Assam Don Bosco University MBA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, from the 2026 batch fee list for the Azara campus. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and food.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 92,000 a semester
INR 3.68 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 2, INR 21,500 a year
INR 43,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + food
Hostel with food, Azara
Per semester × 4, INR 33,000 a semester
INR 1.32 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 2,000
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 4.29 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + annual + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.63 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + annual + admission fee + hostel and food
Education loan EMI
INR 7,233
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
82%
median first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,493
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
62%
median first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 fee schedule, MBA Azara Campus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will you get an MBA seat at Assam Don Bosco University?
Pick your graduation marks and your exam score. There is no cutoff rank here: the marks rule, the test and the interview decide.
Graduation marks
Entrance score
Yes, you can apply
You clear the 50% marks rule, and your score skips the DBU-PGET. Only the group discussion and interview decide your seat, so prepare for them.
Yes, you can apply
You clear the 50% marks rule. Write the DBU-PGET, then face the group discussion and interview on the same day.
Almost there
The prospectus states 45 to 50% and the department asks for 50%. Ask the Admission Office in writing before you pay the form fee. Your score still skips the written test.
Almost there
The prospectus states 45 to 50% and the department asks for 50%. Ask the Admission Office in writing before you pay the form fee.
Not yet
Below 45% misses the minimum in every ADBU rule, and an exam score does not replace it. Finish with higher marks or look at a different course.
Not yet
Below 45% misses the minimum in every ADBU rule, and an exam score does not replace it. Finish with higher marks or look at a different course.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Marks get you to the interview, not the seat. In 2023-24 the university admitted 55 students against 60 seats, so a clear interview and an early form matter more than a high score.
Assam Don Bosco University MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Which one fits you
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.
Full tuition fee support
INR 3.68 Lakhs
Philanthropic agencies, through ADBU
Covers the whole tuition fee if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: North East student, 40% or more disability, family income below INR 6 Lakhs a yearApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Scholarship for physically challenged
INR 40,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester; it stops if you fail papers in two semesters.
Who qualifies: disability certificate from the Government of India, no other scholarshipApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Progression Scholarship
INR 18,000
Assam Don Bosco University
Equal to the admission fee, given once at admission.
Who qualifies: ADBU graduate, first 50 in the university, at most 2 per PG courseApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 18,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.89 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.68 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 61,000
Assam Don Bosco University MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Assam Don Bosco University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more students placed.
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Assam Don Bosco University
Guwahati
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The Assam Royal Global University
Guwahati
Compared with
Kaziranga University
Jorhat
Compared with
Assam down town University
Guwahati
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University of Science and Technology Meghalaya
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 4.29 Lakhs
tuition + annual + admission
INR 6.70 Lakhs
INR 2.41 Lakhs more
INR 4.95 Lakhs
INR 66,000 more
Not published
INR 4.05 Lakhs
INR 24,000 less
Median paylatest batch, NIRF data
INR 3.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.25 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA more
INR 4.23 LPA
INR 0.73 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 7.12 LPA
INR 3.62 LPA more
Not published
Placement rateshare of graduates placed
28%
Class of 2025
90%
62 points higher
90%
62 points higher, Class of 2024
95%
67 points higher
Not published
SeatsMBA intake
60
Azara campus
75
15 more
90
30 more, NIRF 2025
60
Same
Not published
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
82%
on INR 3.5 LPA
63%
19 points lower
85%
3 points higher
Not published
Not published
In short
Royal Global costs INR 2.41 Lakhs more but placed 90% of its last batch at a higher median. If you can pay more and want campus placement, pick Royal Global; if cost comes first, take ADBU.
In short
Kaziranga costs INR 66,000 more and placed 90% of its 2024 batch, but it is in Jorhat, not Guwahati. If you want a Guwahati campus at a lower fee, take ADBU; if the placement record matters most, look at Kaziranga.
In short
AdtU does not publish its MBA fee, but its last batch had a median of INR 7.12 LPA with 95% placed. If its fee quote fits your budget, visit AdtU before you pay the ADBU admission fee.
In short
USTM charges INR 24,000 less for the course but does not publish MBA placement data. If you want proof of jobs before you pay, ADBU shows its numbers; if the lowest fee matters most, ask USTM for its placement list.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Assam Don Bosco University MBA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MBA at Assam Don Bosco University worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you keep costs low and plan your own job search too. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.29 Lakhs and the median pay for the Class of 2025 was INR 3.5 LPA, so the ROI is 82%. If a bank loan will pay the fee, check the EMI tile in the fee block before you apply.
What job will I get after this MBA?▾
Expect an entry-level management job at about INR 3.5 LPA, the median for the last two batches. Only 15 of 54 students were placed on campus in the Class of 2025, so plan to search on your own as well. Pick your second-year electives in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource or Systems to aim at one kind of job.
Who should not take this MBA here?▾
Skip it if you need the college to place you for sure, or if you want pay that rises every year. The Class of 2025 placed 28% of its students, and the median stayed at INR 3.5 LPA for two batches. If campus placement is your main reason for an MBA, compare the placement row in the block above first.
Should I take this MBA if I have no CAT or MAT score?▾
Yes, you can still get in. You write the DBU-PGET, then face the group discussion and personal interview on the same day. Prepare for the interview as much as the test, because the interview decides the seat. Apply early, as forms close when the seats fill.
Is this MBA good for students with work experience?▾
Yes. The prospectus says graduates with full-time work experience get preference at admission. Work experience also helps you in the group discussion and interview. If you are working now, ask the Admission Office for a test day that fits your job before you pay the form fee.
Should I pick the Azara campus or the Kharguli campus?▾
Pick Azara if you want the fee shown on this page and an on-campus hostel with food. Azara has 60 seats, and its hostel costs INR 33,000 a semester. The Kharguli campus has its own 60 seats and its own fee list, so check that list before you choose it.
Will I get placed if I am not among the top students?▾
Not for sure, so plan for it. The Class of 2025 placed 15 of 54 students, which means most of the batch found jobs on their own. Build a clear job goal in your first year, use the guest talks and the Marketing Club, and apply to companies yourself in the final semester.
Is it better to wait a year and take CAT first?▾
Only if you are aiming for a college with much higher pay. Here, a CAT score helps only by letting you skip the DBU-PGET; it does not change the fee or the seat. If ADBU is your main choice, join now and save the year.
How do I get admission to this MBA?▾
Apply online on the ADBU admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee. The office then gives you a day for the DBU-PGET, the group discussion and the interview. If you get an offer, pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day and the rest within 7 days.
What is the full fee for the MBA with hostel?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 4.29 Lakhs without hostel. With the Azara hostel and food it comes to INR 5.63 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block above shows what the hostel adds, and the caution deposits come back when you finish.
Can I pay the MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the fee in four half-yearly parts, in July and January, so it is never due all at once. The first part is the largest because it carries the admission fee and the caution deposit. If you need a loan, the university helps with bank loan papers.
Do I get the fee back if I leave the MBA?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then the university returns all the fees you paid, minus INR 1,000. After classes start, it does not return the fees, so decide before the first class and not after it.
Which scholarships can I get for this MBA?▾
There is no merit scholarship for the MBA, so the help is mostly for students with a disability. North East students with 40% or more disability and family income below INR 6 Lakhs can get the full tuition fee covered. Use the scholarship calculator above to see what fits your case.
The MBA program at Don Bosco Institute of Management involves a selection process comprising a personal interview and group discussion. The faculty-to-student ratio of around 1:7, varying with specialization courses. The fee structure is transparent and generally affordable, though scholarships are limited and often insufficient relative to professional course costs.
The institution boasts a 100% placement opportunity promise, with 99% of the recent batch securing jobs in reputable companies like Flipkart, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and OYO Rooms. Students benefit from a two-month Summer Internship Programme and a one-month Management in Practice program, receiving thorough faculty guidance. However, it's noted that the 2022-2024 batch had a low placement rate, with only a few students finding employment.
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