Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences is now known as the AIMS Institutes, which is a private self-Financed institution in Bangalore. It has been ranked 62nd Top business school (Pvt.) in India and 22nd best in South Zone by IIRF 2023. ISB, Hyderabad has selected AIMS as the local delivery partner for the global Goldman Sachs for the 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme. 

The institute offers various graduate, post-graduate, and certificate courses. Some of the popular courses offered include B.Sc., B.A., BHM, B.Com at the UG level while MBA, M.Com, MCA at the PG level. Admissions are solely based on the candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination, except for MBA. A candidate must have a valid score in MAT/CAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT to qualify for the further interview process. Check AIMS Institutes, Bangalore Admission 2024

AIMS Institutes is consistently working towards the transformation of youth into professionals. AIMS has completed 4 successful batches of the 10 K Women Entrepreneurs certification program and 5th batch in progress. 

AIMS Institutes Key Points

  • AIMS is a co-ed college that was established in 1974 and is approved by AICTE and Accredited by “A” grade from NAAC.
  • The institutes is affiliated with Bangalore University. 
  • The strong and successful alumni base is the main attraction for the students to take admission in the AIMS Institutes.
  • It has some international collaborations with the University of California, Riverside, CD Business School (FIGS), France, ICHM, Australia.
  • The mode of education is full-time.
  • AIMS Institutes has been accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC with one of the highest CGPA of 3.46.
  • It offers 20 courses across 10 streams.
  • The number of students studying here is 2,000 right now.
  • The placement facilities are good. The highest package offered is 15.6 LPA and the minimum is 4.92 LPA.

AIMS Institutes Important Dates

MBA Dates
Last Date to Apply January 20, 204
CAT Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends September 13, 2023
CAT Admit Card October 25, 2023
CAT Exam Date November 26, 2023
XAT Dates
XAT Registration Opens July 15, 2023
XAT Registration Closes November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE December 31, 2023
XAT Exam Date January 07, 2024

AIMS Institutes Ranking

  • AIMS Institutes has secured rank 94th in Top B-Schools by Business Today (BT) 2023.
  • AIMS Institutes has been ranked 62nd Top business school (Pvt.) in India and 22nd best in South Zone by IIRF 2023.
  • AIMS school of hospitality and tourism is ranked as the 4th best private hotel management Institution in India.
  • The survey conducted by India Today ranked AIMS Institutes as the 5th best private business school in Bangalore and the 15th best business school in South India. The School of Hospitality and Tourism of AIMS School is ranked 4th best private hotel management school in India and 2nd best private hotel management school in Bangalore and 5th best private hotel management institution in India by the survey conducted by The Week.
  • India Today ranked AIMS School of Hospitality and Management as the 2nd best private hotel management Institute in Bangalore.
  • AIMS School of Liberal Arts is Ranked 3rd best emerging College in Social Work in Bangalore by India Today.

AIMS Institutes Courses and Fees

AIMS Institutes, Bangalore offers post-graduate courses, graduate courses, Ph.D. courses as well as post-graduate diploma courses. All the degree and postgraduate programs are recognized and affiliated by Mysore University, Bangalore University, AICTE, AIMA (wherever applicable). Tabulated below are the details of the same:

Program Program Details Selection Basis
BSc Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Fees: INR 2.48 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Eligibility: Candidate should have passed PUC/higher secondary/senior secondary or any other equivalent examination.		 Merit-Based
BA (Psychology, Journalism, Optional English, Performing Arts) Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 197,000 (Total Fees)
Eligibility: Candidate should have passed PUC/higher secondary/senior secondary or any other equivalent examination.
BHM Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Fees: INR 4.8 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Eligibility: Candidate should have passed PUC/higher secondary/senior secondary or any other equivalent examination.		 Merit-Based
MBA (Finance, HRM, Marketing, Health Care Management, Bankings, SME’s) Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Fees: INR 9 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Eligibility: Any graduate from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks 10+2+3 pattern or 10+2+4 and for a candidate with a correspondence degree, the duration of the program will be 3+2 years.		 Admission will be based on the valid score of MBA PGCET or CAT or MAT or ATMA or any state-approved admission test.
M.Com Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Fees: INR 169,000 (Total Fees)
Eligibility: Any candidate who has passed B. Com or B.B.M. exams with a minimum of 50% marks		 Merit-Based
MCA Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Fees: INR 4.02 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Eligibility: The candidates are required to score a minimum of 50% marks in the 10+2 level or degree exam 
Ph. D. (Doctoral Programmes) Duration: 3 Years (minimum)
Eligibility: *Candidates should have a Master's Degree or any other Degree or Diploma from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks and 50% for SC/ST candidates. *For In-service candidates minimum of five years of teaching experience is required.		 The selection for all the Ph.D. programs is based on the entrance test conducted by the institute. The pattern of the exam is NET Pattern.

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AIMS Institutes Cut off

The admission process for the MBA Programmes is declared on the basis of the cut-off declared by Bangalore University and varies from year to year.

Bangalore University Cut-off 2023 General - (Expected)

Courses Bangalore CAT Bangalore MAT Bangalore XAT Bangalore CMAT
MBA Finance 60 80 60 80
MBA Health Care Management 60 80 60 80
MBA Human Resource Management 60 80 60 80
MBA Marketing 60 80 60 80
MBA Banking, Insurance & Financial Services 60 80 60 80
MBA Startups &SMEs Management 60 80 60 80

AIMS Institutes Placements

AIMS Institutes, Bangalore is working towards filling the gaps between industry and academia. They are constantly working towards the process of exploring opportunities for students.

AIMS Institutes Placement Statistics 2022

Particulars Placements Statistics 2022
Total number of graduating students 231
Number of students placed 203
Number of students opted out 8
Median salary INR 5 LPA

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AIMS Institutes Scholarships

AIMS Institutes, Bangalore has many scholarships for students to pursue their education. It also provides Pragati and Saksham Scholarships for girl students and differently-abled students. Few other scholarships are tabulated here:

Scholarship Description Eligibility
Smt. Nagarathnamma Scholarship Complete fee waived off for the entire program Indian Citizen with 90% or above in 12th level exams
AIMS Scholarship for Entrepreneurship INR 5000/- PM Fixed stipend for the entire program duration Indian Citizen with 60% or above marks in 12th level exams. The candidate has to present the business idea that will be approved by the panel.
AIMS Scholarship for Sports For District/Zonal level candidates 50% fee waiver and for state/ national level players 100% tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the program Any Indian Citizen who is a current member of the District/ national/state team and has successfully completed 12th level or equivalent exam
AIMS Scholarship for Performing Arts and Liberal arts INR 5000/- PM Fixed stipend for the entire program duration Any Indian Citizen who is recognized Performer of District/ national/state team and has successfully completed 12th level or equivalent exam

AIMS Institutes, Bangalore offer fee concessions to the following categories:

  1. AIMS alumni
  2. Defense and Armed Forces candidates
  3. Peenya Industrial Association Employees
  4. AIMERS Siblings
  5. Physically Challenged Persons
  6. SC/ST Karnataka Students
  7. Economically Weak students
  8. Girl child and single mother
  9. Covid Warriors

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AIMS Institutes FAQs

Ques. Is AIMS Institutes good for MBA?

Ans. MBA is two years long and a four-semester course at AIMS Institutes. The college is well equipped with qualified and experienced faculty and close exposure to the industry is provided to the students who are studying MBA in AIMS Institutes. The institute is ranked among the top one percent of B-Schools.

Ques. How to apply for admission to the AIMS Institutes?

Ans. The Admission process at AIMS Institutes is online, one needs to follow the following steps:

  1. Register and pay the application fees
  2. Check for the verification email
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Upload all the documents required
  5. Selection Process
  6. Provisional/ Final Admission

Admission Portal: For details of application fees, check here.

Ques. Are there any executive programs available in AIMS Institutes for working professionals?

Ans. Yes, AIMS Institutes, Bangalore is providing a post-graduate diploma in Management program for working professionals weekend Programs. 

Ques. How is student life at AIMS Institutes?

Ans. At AIMS Institutes students are provided with all the indoor and outdoor sports. The AIMS Institutes believe that sports activities improve both the mental and physical fitness of the students. MBA Department bagged championship awards during the year 2008-09 and 2009-10 competitions. Sports and cultural committees and various clubs and societies are also part of AIMS Institutes student life.

Ques. How are AIMS Institutes for International Students?

Ans. International students admitted to AIMS Institutes find the institute, faculty, and surroundings much comforting to carry on their studies. The observation of several important days, cross-cultural environments provides international students with a feeling of home.