Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at Allahabad University, Allahabad

The total fee for MBA at Allahabad University ranges between INR 38,000 and INR 86,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university. For the exact fee, students are advised to visit the official website of Allahabad University or the admission office of Allahabad University. 

Candidates seeking admission to MBA at Allahabad University must apply online via the official website of the university via AU PGAT. A step-by-step process to fill AU PGAT form for MBA admission is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Allahabad University.

Step 2: Click on ‘Admission 2022’ running in the ticker line on the home page of the official website or click on ‘Student’ in the menu.

Step 3: Now click on ‘Admission’ followed by clicking on ‘PGAT Application 2022'.

Step 4: Register as a new candidate with details, such as name, mobile number, and email id. 

Step 5: Fill in the application form by entering all personal and academic details and pay the application fee online.

Allahabad University accepts AU-PGAT exam scores for admission to MBA. The exam is conducted by Allahabad University. Candidates for admission to this course have to undergo an additional test conducted by the concerned department. Final merit is computed on the basis of a total of marks scored in PGAT and scores obtained by the students in the department-level additional test. Those who qualify and score well in the exam, such students are required to go through the counselling process conducted again by the university for final seat allotment.

Yes, Allahabad University offers MBA in Rural Development and Business Management at its campus. Additionally, the two-year MBA programme is also available at the affiliated colleges of Allahabad University, namely GB Pant Social Science Institute (GBPSSI) and Motilal Nehru Institute of Research and Business Administration. With a total of 116 seats at the campus of AU, admission to MBA is subject to the AU-conducted PGAT exam followed by a department-level entrance exam.

Yes, Allahabad University offers a two-year MBA in Rural Development and Business Management specialisations. Candidates willing to pursue MBA at Allahabad University must fulfil the following requirements:

• The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Candidates should take the Allahabad University PG Admission Test (PGAT).
• Candidates based on their scores in AU PGAT will be shortlisted for the counselling process followed by document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

Allahabad University MBA course admission is based on merit in PGAT exam. Candidates seeking admission must appear for the entrance examination. Before applying for the admission, aspirants must check out the prescribed eligibility criteria. The aspirants who have passed a UG degree from a recognised university can apply. After confirmation of selection, candidates can pay the admission fee amount for seat confirmation.

Allahabad University MBA admission is not based on the applicant's merit in graduation. Candidate with a valid UG degree in any discipline is eligible to apply for the programme. Admission to the MBA programme is based on the applicant's score in the AU PGAT exam, followed by an additional department-level test. Hence, a candidate scoring less than 60% in graduation can get admission in Allahabad University for MBA, subject to their performance in the AU PGAT exam. In case a candidate fails to secure a seat for a regular MBA, they can check out the colleges/institutes offering online MBA courses. They can also explore the colleges offering part-time MBA courses.

As per the data collated from NIRF Report 2022, the median package for two-year PG courses offered by the university stood at INR 5.60 LPA. Additionally, as per the verified students' reviews on Shiksha, 50-70% of students of MBA get placement opportunities from the campus. The past students have received jobs from companies, such as ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential, Prism Johnson and Axis Bank, among others. Students over the years have also received an average package ranging from INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA after completion of the course. With a tuition fee ranging between INR 38,000 and INR 86,000, this institute can be considered a decent choice for MBA provided the student works hard during the course tenure and the placement season. 

Allahabad University is a government university. Hence, its fee is affordable when compared to private institutes. The total tuition fee for MBA ranges between INR 38,000 and INR 86,000. Below is comparison of Allahabad University MBA fee with other government universities:

Out of 59 MBA students, 56 were successfully placed during the 2023 placements. This makes the placement rate 95%. The median package offered to MBA students was INR 9.40 LPA. When comparing the last three years' statistics, an improving trend was observed in the MBA median package. Refer to the below table for Allahabad University MBA placement trends:

NOTE: The above details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.