Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
4.2 LPA
Highest Pkg
12 LPA
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
2 Courses
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad - Overview
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About Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management (AKGIM) is the dedicated management school of Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), one of the most reputed institutions in the Delhi-NCR region. Located at 27 Km Milestone, Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NH-58), Adhyatmik Nagar, Ghaziabad, UP — 201009. Established in 2007, AKGIM offers an AICTE-approved 2-year full-time MBA programme affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow (College Code: 820). Accreditations: NAAC Grade A | NBA Accredited | AACSB Candidate Member (only ~5% of global B-schools hold AACSB accreditation) | Careers360 AA+ Rating. These combined accreditations make AKGIM one of the most credentialed management institutions in Uttar Pradesh. MBA Programme: 2 years, 4 semesters, 120 AICTE-approved seats. 6 specializations: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), Operations Management, International Business, Information Technology. Seat distribution: State Quota (UPTAC/CUET-PG) — 90 seats (75%) | Management Quota — 18 seats (15%) | NRI/Special — 3 seats (2.5%). OFFICIAL FEE (AY 2026-27 — Source: akgim.edu.in/mba_fee): Year 1: Registration Rs.1,500 + Tuition & Development Rs.93,943 + Book Bank Rs.5,000 + Medical Insurance Rs.1,500 + Caution Money Rs.5,000 (refundable). Year 2: Registration Rs.1,500 + Tuition & Development Rs.93,943 + Book Bank Rs.5,000 + Medical Insurance Rs.1,500 + Caution Money Rs.5,000 (refundable). AKTU charges (paid directly): Enrollment Rs.2,300 + Exam Rs.7,500/year + Digital Library Rs.750. Total programme fee (all-in, 2 years, excluding hostel): Rs.2,12,886 approx. (incl. both year registrations, book banks, insurance, and caution money). Tuition only: Rs.1,87,886 (Rs.93,943 × 2). Activity, PDP, Industry-Interface charges payable separately at admission. Hostel: Rs.1,25,000/year (Triple Seater, Rent + Mess) — SEPARATE from tuition fee. Pedagogy: Industry Integrated MBA — live industry projects with partner companies, corporate mentorship, weekly CXO/CEO talks, Bloomberg Terminal (Finance), immersive sector-specific modules, industrial visits in NCR. Infrastructure: AI-enabled smart classrooms, dedicated management library (15,000+ volumes, HBR, EBSCO, ProQuest, CMIE Prowess), MBA computer lab (SPSS, SAS, SAP ERP, Tally Prime, Python), Bloomberg Terminal (Finance), seminar/conference halls, case study room, campus-wide Wi-Fi. Placements: 95%+ placement rate | Highest: INR 10 LPA (Collegedunia verified) | Average: INR 5 LPA | 8-week mandatory SIP after Semester II frequently leads to PPOs. Top recruiters: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, TCS, Amazon, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finserv, Genpact, Wipro, Hero Honda, Kotak Mahindra Bank. Annual events: Manthan (management fest) | Business Conclave | HR Summit | Finance Symposium | Marketing Carnival. Student umbrella: SAMATVA. Student committees: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility.
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad Courses
2 CoursesMBA (Master of Business Administration)
Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline from a recognised university; minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC as per AKTU/UP norms). Valid entrance exam score: UPTAC / CUET-PG / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / ATMA / GMAT. Admission through AKTU UPTAC state counselling (state quota) or AKGIM direct (management quota). Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview (PI) mandatory at AKGIM.
MBA
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC as per AKTU/UP norms). Valid score in CMAT / CAT / MAT / UPCET required. Admission through AKTU state counselling or institute-level counselling.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
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MBA (Master of Business Administration) 6 specializations | ₹ 2.13L - 3.33L | Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline from a recognised university; minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC as per AKTU/UP norms). Valid entrance exam score: UPTAC / CUET-PG / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / ATMA / GMAT. Admission through AKTU UPTAC state counselling (state quota) or AKGIM direct (management quota). Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview (PI) mandatory at AKGIM. |
MBA 3 specializations | ₹ 1.42L | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC as per AKTU/UP norms). Valid score in CMAT / CAT / MAT / UPCET required. Admission through AKTU state counselling or institute-level counselling. |
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
UPTAC / CUET-PG / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / ATMA / GMAT
Important Notice
120 AICTE-approved seats. 90 seats (75%) via UPTAC/CUET-PG, 18 seats (15%) Management Quota at AKGIM, 3 seats (2.5%) NRI/Special. Scholarship & Concession Policy for Batch 2026-28: akgim.edu.in. Fee page: akgim.edu.in/mba_fee. Affidavits: akgim.edu.in/affidavits-download. UPTAC candidates: check akgim.edu.in for reporting instructions and document requirements.
Required Entrance Exams
UPCET / CMAT / CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT
Important Notice
AKTU state MBA counselling conducted via official AKTU / NTA portal. Management quota direct admissions available through AKGIM admission office. Contact 0120-2790300 for current admission cycle dates.
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Placement Highlights 2024
AKGIM 2024: Placement rate 96% (as of March 2024, MBA III semester per kollegeapply.com). Highest INR 12 LPA (some sources); Average INR 4–4.2 LPA (Collegedunia/campusoption verified). Median INR 4.25 LPA (campusoption). Source: akgim.edu.in official + Collegedunia + campusoption.com citing AKGIM official placement data.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
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HDFC Bank | 12 LPA |
ICICI Bank | N/A |
Axis Bank | N/A |
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NBA (2024) | Accredited |
AICTE (2024) | Approved |
NAAC (2023) | Grade A |
Times B-School Survey (2023) | Top B-School in UP / NCR Region |
AACSB (2024) | Candidate Member |
Outlook India B-School Rankings (2023) | Top 50 B-Schools in India (Private) |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
AKGIM Merit Scholarship — CAT / XAT / CMAT Percentile Based | Students with high CAT/XAT/CMAT/CUET-PG percentile scores admitted to MBA programme. | Variable — partial tuition fee waiver based on entrance score percentile. Details: akgim.edu.in (Scholarships and Concession Policy for Batch 2026-28 — Google Drive link on official admissions page). |
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girl Students) | Girl students in AICTE-approved MBA programme with family income below Rs.8 LPA. | Rs.50,000/year (tuition) + Rs.2,000/month contingency. Apply at scholarships.gov.in. |
Central Sector Scholarship (Merit-cum-Means) | Top 20 percentile in graduation + family income below Rs.8 LPA. | Rs.10,000/year. Apply at scholarships.gov.in. |
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority) | SC/ST/OBC/EWS and minority students domiciled in UP with family income below prescribed limits. | Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement as per UP Govt Samaj Kalyan norms. Apply at scholarship.up.gov.in. |
AKGIM Merit Scholarship — First Rank in Graduation | Students who secured first rank in their graduation programme (deserving and exceptional candidates as per AKGIM criteria). | Partial fee concession as per AKGIM scholarship policy. |
Post-Matric Scholarship – Government of India (SC/ST) Central Government scheme administered via the National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum | Full or partial fee reimbursement as per Central Government norms |
Post-Matric Scholarship – Government of Uttar Pradesh State Government scholarship administered through the UP Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System. | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with family income below prescribed limits | Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement as per UP Government norms |
Sports / Cultural Achievement Scholarship Awarded to talented students to support their academic journey alongside sports or cultural pursuits. | Students with outstanding achievement at state or national level in sports or cultural competitions | Variable – decided by AKGIM management |
AKGIM Merit Scholarship Awarded to academically meritorious students at the time of admission to the MBA programme based on entrance test performance and academic profile. | Students achieving high percentile in CAT / CMAT / UPCET or with exceptional academic record in graduation | Partial tuition fee waiver – quantum decided by AKGIM scholarship committee |
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Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Smart AC Classrooms with Digital Boards
Air-conditioned smart classrooms with digital interactive boards, LCD projectors, and audio-visual systems enabling technology-aided pedagogy. Dedicated management academic block.
Multi-Cuisine Cafeteria
On-campus multi-cuisine cafeteria offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, snacks, and beverages at subsidized prices. Separate hostel mess for residential students.
Bloomberg Terminal
Dedicated Bloomberg Terminal for Finance specialization MBA students — providing real-time financial data, market intelligence, and analytics used by global investment banks and financial institutions. Rare facility for NCR B-schools outside IIMs.
MBA Computer Laboratory (SPSS, SAP, Bloomberg Terminal)
Fully equipped MBA computer lab with licensed business software: SPSS, SAS, SAP ERP, Tally Prime, MS Office, Python for data analytics, financial modelling tools. Bloomberg Terminal available for Finance specialization students — real-time financial data used by global investment banks.
Boys & Girls Hostels (Shared AKGEC Campus)
Separate hostels for boys (~600 capacity) and girls (~300 capacity). Triple/double/single seater rooms. Annual hostel fee: Rs.1,25,000/year (Triple Seater, Rent+Mess included). Furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, 24x7 CCTV security, warden, mess, common rooms.
Management Library (15,000+ Volumes)
Dedicated management library with 15,000+ volumes including management textbooks, Harvard Business Review, national and international journals, case study collections. E-databases: EBSCO, ProQuest, CMIE Prowess. Reading room with modern facilities.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Seater Room (Rent + Mess included) | MBA | ₹125,000 |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
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| Triple Seater Room (Rent + Mess included) | MBA | ₹125,000 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official hostel fee (Collegedunia verified citing AKGIM 2026): Boys and Girls Hostel — Triple Seater: Rs.1,25,000/year (Rent + Mess charges included). Refundable security deposit charged separately. Boys capacity: ~600 | Girls capacity: ~300. Furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, 24x7 CCTV security, warden, mess, common rooms. Hostel fee is SEPARATE from MBA tuition. Note: Old data showed Rs.96,000/year — corrected to Rs.1,25,000/year.
AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is the world's most prestigious business school accreditation body. Only ~5% of global B-schools hold full AACSB accreditation. AKGIM's Candidate Member status demonstrates its commitment to global standards and is a significant differentiator among NCR management institutions below IIM level.
AKGIM offers 6 MBA specializations: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), Operations Management, International Business, and Information Technology. Total AICTE-approved intake: 120 seats (20 seats per specialization approx). Old snapshot had only 4 specializations — International Business and IT have been added as confirmed by campusoption.com.
AKGIM placements (Collegedunia verified May 2026): 95–96%+ consistent placement rate | 2025: Highest INR 10 LPA | Average INR 5 LPA | 2024: Highest INR 12 LPA | Average INR 4–4.2 LPA | Median INR 4.25 LPA. 8-week mandatory SIP after Semester II frequently converts to PPOs. Top recruiters: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, TCS, Amazon, Genpact, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti Suzuki, Hero Honda.
MBA (Master of Business Administration), MBA
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