AMA Ahmedabad offers an MBA(PGDM) diploma course of six months duration. The registration for this course is currently going on through the official website of AMA Ahmedabad. The class will start on 1st July 2023. Admission is based on the previous academic record, entrance test (MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT), and merit list.

AMA Ahmedabad MBA Course Highlights

  • MBA or PGDM is a six months post-graduate diploma course available in AMA Ahmedabad.
  • This course is a joint venture of CSUSB(California State University San Bernardino) and AMA Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Management Association).
  • MBA in AMA Ahmedabad is offered in Hybrid Mode - Live online classes through in-house studio or Campus Classes.
  • This PGDM management course includes five specializations - Marketing & Sales Management, International Business Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Healthcare & Hospital Management.
  • Aspirants can apply both online and offline mode through the official website of AMA Ahmedabad.
  • Admission is based on the candidates’ academic records, entrance examination score, personal interview, and physical verification of all the academic mark sheets and certificates.
  • AMA Ahmedabad charges INR 42,500 for the PGDM diploma course.

AMA Ahmedabad MBA Important Dates

Events Dates
Commencement of the course 1st July 2023

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AMA Ahmedabad MBA Fee Structure

The candidates need to pay the mentioned amount through online/DD/Cheque/Credit/Debit card payable in India and in favor of Ahmedabad Management Association.

Specializations Fees (Including GST)
Marketing & Sales Management INR 40,500
International Business Management INR 40,500
Human Resource Management INR 40,500
Financial Management INR 40,500
Healthcare & Hospital Management INR 40,500

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AMA Ahmedabad MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates, willing to admit to the AMA Ahmedabad PGDM diploma course need to have the underwritten criteria:

  • Graduation Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution(Indian/Foreign).
  • A valid score in MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CAT examination.
  • Reasonable comprehension skills in English.
  • Applicants with work experience or sponsored by the employer organization will be given preference.
  • Candidates with some ground-level knowledge of management and different functions are preferred.

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  • AMA Ahmedabad selects candidates according to the scores of the entrance examination or through personal interviews arranged virtually or on the campus.
  • Merit list for all category candidates will be published based on the marks obtained in CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT entrance examination.
  • Applicants, having cleared the mentioned cut-off marks by the college will be called to proceed with the admission process.

How to Apply for AMA MBA?

Documents Required:

  • Mark sheets and certificates of secondary and higher secondary level.
  • Marksheet of graduation degree.
  • CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT scorecard.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Aadhar card.
  • PAN card.

Application Process:

  • Go to the official website of AMA Ahmedabad.
  • Click on ‘Click Here to Apply Online.
  • The candidates need to register themselves with course name, candidate’s name, gender, age, date of birth, nationality.
  • Mention a valid email ID, mobile number, PAN number, GST number, residential address, and PIN code.
  • Candidates also have to mention their educational qualifications along with subjects, year of completion, and university.
  • Employed candidates have to mention their work position, organization name, and years of experience.
  • Softcopies of all the required documents need to be uploaded.
  • Pay a registration fee of INR 300 through online mode for the successful submission of the application form. 

Read More: AMA Ahmedabad Admissions 2023

CAT Exam Pattern

Details of the CAT Exam Pattern is given below:

Examination Name Common Admission Test(CAT)
Type of Questions Subjective and Objective(MCQ)
Sections Quantitative Ability, Verbal & Reading Comprehension, Data adequacy, and logical reasoning
Exam Mode Online
Duration 3 Hours
Medium of Exam English
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 300 (100x3)
Negative Marking No negative marks in subjective questions
(-1) for each wrong answer in objective questions

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AMA Ahmedabad MBA Course Details

  • This six months PGDM Diploma course of AMA Ahmedabad has five specializations to offer. 
  • Every faculty of AMA Ahmedabad uses the participative method of teaching for all the Educational Programmes.
  • Each specialization has case studies, project work, presentations, and assignments. Educational tools such as simulation, games, etc will be used as per relevance. Reading assignments will be given from a prescribed textbook and will be supplemented by additional readings.

Program Structure

Duration: AMA Ahmedabad PGDM MBA Diploma course is of six months duration.

Course Schedule: The class schedule is two days per week - 7 to 9 P.M every Friday and Saturday. 

Credit Structure: For the successful completion of the course, candidates need to score at least 75 marks overall out of 100(minimum B grade).

Evaluation Process: Evaluation of the students will be done based on their performance in written tests, project work, behavioral attributes, and attendance. Marks division is as follows: 

Written examination 60
Project Work 30
Behavioral Attributes and Attendance 10
Total Marks 100

Attendance Requirement: The candidates need to have 75% attendance to get the award of the PGDM Diploma course.

Diploma Awards and Certificates: Candidates with 75 or more marks are eligible for the award of the joint grade sheet and certificate [CSUSB+AMA Ahmedabad]. Candidates obtaining less than 75 but a minimum of 45 marks are eligible for the AMA Ahmedabad Diploma certificate only. Availability of certificates according to marks are given below in the tabulated form:

AMA-CSUSB Joint Certificate Only AMA Diploma Certificate
Score(%) Grade Score(%) Grade
98 - 100 A+ 68 - 74 B-
94 - 97 A 61 - 67 C+
89 - 93 A- 54 - 60 C
82 - 88 B+ 45 - 53 C-
75 - 81 B <45 F

AMA Ahmedabad offers sponsored medals to the toppers from each department for outstanding academic performance. Details are given below:

Specializations Awards
Marketing & Sales Management Motivation Engineers Medal 
International Business Management Rajiv Vastupal Medal
Financial Management
Human Resource Management Shri Madanmohan Ramanlal Medal
Healthcare & Hospital Management Dr Sugna Pandya Medal

AMA Ahmedabad MBA Syllabus

Coursework of the PGDM Diploma course in AMA Ahmedabad is given below:

Programs Program Content
Marketing & Sales Management Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Advertising, Market Research, Company, and Marketing Strategy: Partnering to Build Customer Engagement, Value, and Relationships, Pricing Strategy, Retailing and Wholesaling, Global MarketPlace, etc.
International Business Management Multinational Corporations, Export-Import Related Matters, Foreign Trade, Negotiations, International Marketing/Operation Management/Financial Management/Strategic Management, E-Business, International Business Environment(Political/Legal/TechnologicalCultural/Economical), etc.
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management & Planning, Job Analysis, and Design, Recruitment, Selection, Placement, Induction / Socialization, Training & Developing, Compensation & Reward Management, Wage and Salary Administration, etc.
Financial Management Financial Statements & Analysis, Capital Budgeting & Financing, Business Valuation, Mergers Acquisition, Regulatory Framework, Wealth Management, Risk Manage, Foreign Exchange and Cross Border Transactions, etc.
Healthcare & Hospital Management Definition, History & Fundamentals of Healthcare, Concept of Internal/External/Interactive Marketing, Complaint Management, Healthcare Delivery System, Epidemiology, Financial Accounting System in Hospitals, Leadership, and Delegation, Communication System in Hospitals, Quality Management, Healthcare Ethics, etc. 

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AMA Ahmedabad MBA Placements

AMA Ahmedabad has placement and internship opportunities to make students well acquainted with the corporate world. 

Placement Highlights

The package depends on the candidate’s skill and caliber.

Highest Package 8-9 LPA
Average Package 4-5 LPA

Top Recruiters

Some top recruiters of AMA Ahmedabad are listed below:

TATA Reliance RedBull
TCS IBM HUL
HSBC Mckinsey Accenture
Aditya Birla Infosys Capgemini
KPMG PWC Citi Bank

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AMA Ahmedabad MBA FAQs

Ques. What are the facilities available in AMA Ahmedabad?

Ans. AMA Ahmedabad is enriched with facilities like classrooms, computer laboratory, seminar halls, auditorium, dining facility, meeting rooms, and library. All these facilities are equipped with audio-video systems, Internet and video-conference facilities.

Ques. How is the Library facility in AMA Ahmedabad?

Ans. AMA Ahmedabad has a well-equipped library for students. AMA Ahmedabad Library has a large collection of 30,000 books, 100 magazines on management, 20,000 indexed articles, 1600 CDs, and subscriptions to 20 newspapers. AMA Ahmedabad library has a sitting capacity of 70 persons at a time.

Ques. What is the best educational course offered in AMA Ahmedabad?

Ans. AMA Ahmedabad has a number of courses, and each one of them is beneficial. AMA-CSUSB joint programs and the International Business Management program are useful and career-oriented.

Ques. What is the entrance test pattern in AMA Ahmedabad?

Ans. AMA Ahmedabad entrance test is a 90-minute duration test having multiple-choice questions. The areas it covers are the English language, IQ & logical reasoning, quantitative methods, and general knowledge.

Ques. How is the HRM(Human Resource Management) program of AMA Ahmedabad?

Ans. The Human Resource Management course in AMA Ahmedabad is a very thoughtful choice. Besides having a brilliant faculty, the HRM course has a good placement record too.