Apeejay School of Management (ASM), founded in 1993, is a privately operated institution offering admissions to PGDM program, as well as a PGDM with a specialization in Marketing Management. The fee for a PGDM program is INR 9.35 lakh for two years, and for a PGDM in Marketing Management, it is INR 8.7 lakh.
Admissions are based on exams like GMAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MATand ATMA. A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree and obtain 50% marks when applying. The selection criteria consists of the entrance exam scores, followed by GD and PI. The CAT and XAT cutoff is 25 percentile and 50 percentile, respectively.
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ASM Important Dates 2025
Events | Dates |
ATMA Admit Card (June session) | 28 May, 2025 |
ATMA Exam Date (June session) | 01 June, 2025 |
ATMA Result Date (June session) | 07 June, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Exam Date | 30 November, 2025 (Tentative) |
ASM MBA Admission 2025
Apeejay School of Management offers two PGDM programs with the duration of two years. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks to be eligible. Admissions are based on CMAT, CAT, XAT, or MAT scores, followed by personal interviews (PI) and group discussions (GD). The table below outlines details of eligibility, selection criteria, and application links.
Course Name | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Link to Apply |
PGDM | 2 years | Graduation (50%) | CMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT | |
PGDM in Marketing Management | 2 years | Graduation (50%) | CMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT |
ASM Application Process 2025
Apeejay School of Management follows the structured admission process, including application form submission, evaluation of the entrance exam, shortlist, interview, and final selection. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply to ASM:
- Register on the official website (application.apeejay.edu/higher-edu/login/asm).
- Enter details, upload documents, pay application fee of INR 2,000 and submit the application form
- Selection will be based on scores from CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMAor GMAT.
- Candidates who meet the cutoff are shortlisted for the next round of selection.
- Shortlisted candidates will appear for interviews and group discussions to evaluate the communication and analytical skills of the candidates.
- Secandidates will receive an offer of admission and will need to complete verifying documents and paying the fees.
ASM Admission FAQs
What are the eligibility requirements for the PGDM program at ASM?
Applicants must have a college degree with an overall minimum of 50% marks from a recognized University. Final year students can also apply, with evidence of graduation necessary before the deadline. Admission will be based on valid entrance exam scores in any of the following: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT.
What is the selection process for admission into Apeejay School of Management?
The selection process is multiple stages, which consists of entrance exam scores, shortlisting based on cut-off, group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI). Candidates who show astute analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills have higher chances of being selected. The final merit list will be considered by way of overall performance in all steps.
What will be the total tuition fee for the PGDM program at Apeejay School of Management?
The total tuition fee for the PGDM program at ASM is INR 9.35 lakh and for the PGDM in Marketing Management, it is INR 8.7 lakh (tuition fee covers the tuition, academic material and other charges). Other expenses like hostel stay, as well as personal expenses are extra and will vary.
What entrance exams does ASM accept for admission?
ASM accepts various entrance exams at the national level such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT. Whether the candidate proceeds to the next stage of the selection process including GD and PI of the admission process depends on their admission score qualifying above the required cutoff for the program.
What cutoff does ASM have for admission to the PGDM program?
The cutoff for admission to PGDM changes each year. Following prior years' trends the CAT cutoff has been around 25 percentile and XAT cutoff about 50 percentile. Based on these cutoffs students can be shortlisted for the next stages of the admission process like GD and PI. It is important to note that the final admission decision is based on the performance of all candidates for admission.
What are placement statistics for ASM?
In 2023 ASM had a placement rate of 94% with the highest package being INR 20.14 LPA (international) and INR 12.43 LPA (domestic). The median package for domestic students was INR 8.47 LPA. There were over 150 companies that came on campus for recruitment this year and some of the traditional recruiters continued to be HDFC Bank, Tata Capital, and Deloitte.
Do students get merit scholarships from ASM?
ASM will provide merit-based and need-based scholarships to qualified students. Students are awarded based on the student's academic performance, entrance exam scores, and financial need. ASM also provides tuition fee waivers and/or financial assistance to deserving students to assist with their education.
How do I apply for admission to ASM?
Candidates need to visit the ASM official website, register online, fill out the application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee. The eligible candidate's score is based on the entrance exam, which is used to determine who is considered for the next rounds, GD and PI. Final selection is made based on merit.
