SBS Ahmedabad (Shanti Business School) is a top private B-School in Ahmedabad established by the Chiripal Group of Industries. The institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and offers two flagship PGDM programs. The top specializations offered at SBS, Ahmedabad are Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Communications. For admission to its PGDM courses, students have to submit a valid scorecard of CAT /MAT /XAT /ATMA/CMAT and must go through GD and PI rounds.
The total tuition fee at SBS Ahmedabad for its PGDM and PGDM-Marketing courses is INR 7,45,000. Also, SBS, Ahmedabad offers 100% campus placements with the highest package at INR 16.12 LPA and an average package of INR 8.65 LPA.
SBS Ahmedabad Fees 2025
The fees at SBS Ahmedabad for both PGDM courses are the same, and are tabulated below -
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Fees
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Amount (INR)
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Admission fee
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65,000
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1st installment
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1,70,000
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2nd installment
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1,70,000
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3rd installment
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1,70,000
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4th installment
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1,70,000
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Total
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7,45,000
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The following table represents the hostel fees at SBS Ahmedabad:
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Fees
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Amount (INR) - Double Sharing
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Amount (INR) - Triple Sharing
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1st installment
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69,000
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55,000
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2nd installment
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69,000
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55,000
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3rd installment
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72,500
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57,250
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4th installment
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72,500
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57,250
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Total
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2,83,000
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2,24,500
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SBS Ahmedabad Courses 2025
SBS Ahmedabad offers a 2-year full-time PGDM course and offers specialization options in multiple disciplines.
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Marketing
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Finance
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Human Resources
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Supply Chain Management
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Data Science
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International Business
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Entrepreneurship
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Communications
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Program
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Eligibility
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Selection Criteria
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PGDM
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Students must score at least at least 50% marks (45% for some categories).
Final-year students can apply but must submit their results within the due date. Students also need valid scores from exams like
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CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, or CMAT score
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SBS Ahmedabad Admission 2025
Students applying at SBS Ahmedabad for PGDM, must know the selection process -
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Process
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Details
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Entrance Exam
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Students must have valid scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, or CMAT.
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Shortlisting
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Based on exam scores and past academic performance, candidates are shortlisted for the next round.
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Group Discussion (GD)
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Shortlisted applicants participate in a group discussion to evaluate their communication and analytical skills.
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Personal Interview (PI)
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Candidates attend a personal interview to evaluate their personality, goals, and suitability for the program.
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Final Selection
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The final decision is based on a combination of entrance exam scores, GD and PI performance, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities.
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Apart from the selection criteria, the weightage of the parameters is -
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Factors
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Weightage
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Entrance Test Performance
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35%
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Presentation / GD and Personal Interview
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40%
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Academic Performance
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20%
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Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities
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5%
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SBS Ahmedabad Cut Off 2025
Students applying for PGDM must note that the institute accepts multiple entrance exam scores such as CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, or CMAT. However, students can check the MAT cutoff from the previous year from the table below -
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Course
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Cutoff
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PGDM Marketing
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67
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PGDM
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67
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SBS Ahmedabad Placements 2025
SBS Ahmedabad offers 100% placement support for all of its students. In 2024, students received the highest salary of INR 16.12 LPA and the average package is INR 8.65 LPA. some of the top companies that visited the campus are MRF, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, PwC, and Deloitte.
However, for the placement, students have to go through the placement process -
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Particulars
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Details
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Skill Development
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Students undergo training sessions for CV building, aptitude tests, group discussions, and personal interviews.
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Preference Submission
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Students share their preferences for industries, domains, and locations to ensure the right fit.
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Company Interaction
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The placement cell engages with companies to understand their hiring plans and discuss profiles, packages, and procedures.
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Pre-Placement Talks
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Companies visit the campus to introduce job profiles and interact with students.
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Selection Process
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Companies conduct tests and interviews on scheduled dates.
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Offer Coordination
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The placement cell ensures smooth transitions by coordinating offer letters for selected students.
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SBS Ahmedabad Ranking 2025
SBS Ahmedabad is ranked by some of the top authorities. A few of the rankings are -
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Year
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Organization
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Ranking
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2025
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Outlook-ICARE
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39
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2024
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Outlook 2024
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40
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2021
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Outlook-ICARE
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41
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SBS Ahmedabad Vs. ICFAI Business School
The detailed comparison between these two of the top of the top private B-Schools in Ahmedabad is tabulated below -
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Particulars
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Campus Size
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Fees (INR)
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Placements (INR)
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SBS Ahmedabad
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11 acre
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7.45 L
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8.65 LPA
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IBS Ahmedabad
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40 acre
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9.09 L
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INR 7.79 LPA
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SBS Ahmedabad FAQs
SBS offers full-time PGDM programs. It offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Data Science, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Communications.
Yes, the PGDM program at SBS is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Students willing to study at SBS must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and valid scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, or CMAT.
The selection process includes entrance exam scores, group discussions, personal interviews, and evaluation of academic and extracurricular achievements.
SBS has a 100% placement record. The highest package in 2024 was INR 16.12 LPA, and the average package was INR 8.65 LPA. Top recruiters include Deloitte, PwC, Asian Paints, and Hindustan Unilever.
Yes, students can apply for education loans in SBS through nationalized banks. SBS has tie-ups with banks like SBI to facilitate the loan process.
