The Asian Institute of Communication and Research (AICAR Business School) was established by the AICAR Trust in the year 2002. Located near Matheran, the Institute is well known to provide world class education. It offers the 2 year PGDM course to students with a variety of specialization subjects.
How to apply?The students can procure the application forms directly from the Institute or from the website. The application form is available on the following link: http://www.aicar.net/application-form/Application-Form-new.pdf. The candidate can also apply online by clicking on the link available on the following page: http://www.aicar.net/
Admission ProcedureThe candidates are required to appear for one of the following entrance exams: CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA.Once the candidates have submitted their application forms, they will be informed about the dates for the screening process. The screening process comprises of a group discussion, a personal interview and a presentation on some allotted topic. Final selection is done by taking into account all the above criteria as well as academic performance, work experience, etc. More details are available on the following admission brochure: http://aicar.net/ebook-of-aicar.htm
Eligibility CriteriaTo be eligible for admission into the Institute, the candidate is required to have graduated from any recognized university in any discipline of at least three years’ duration. Candidates who are appearing for the final year exam may also apply, on the condition that they furnish the proof of meeting the criteria. The candidate is required to appear for one of the following entrance exams: CAT/CMAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA
Campus Facilities (i.e. Infrastructure)The campus is spread over an area of 33 acres and is located near Matheran, Maharashtra. It has all the state-of-the-art facilities like spacious air-conditioned classrooms, well stocked library, cafeteria, computer lab, gymnasium and all sports facilities including a swimming pool. The campus has 24x7 Wi-Fi facility.
HostelHostel facility is available to all students. The hostel is well equipped with all necessary facilities like 24x7 internet connection, mess system and so on.
PlacementsAICAR Business School boasts of a 100% placement record. Some of the top recruiters include Aptech Limited, Asian Paints, Big FM, CNBC, ICICI Lombard, Larsen & Toubro, McDonalds, Naukri.com, NDTV, Onida, Pepsico, Sahara India Pariwar, TATA AIG, Times now, Voltas, Zee and many more.
Ranking- Ranked as the Most promising B-School in Mumbai by the Brands Academy in the year 2012.
- Ranked in the A-category by Business India survey for the years 2008 and 2009.
- Ranked within the 50 best private B-Schools in India for the year 2012 by Dainik Bhaskar Lakshya
The students at AICAR Business school organize a number of events through the year that keeps them active and engaged. Some of the events organized are the inter-college management fest AICARNIVAL, Iftar, Onam, Ganesh Chaturti celebrations amongst others.
About Aicar Business School (AICAR) Raigad
| Affiliated to | |
| Establishment year | 2007 |
| Aid Status | Unaided - Private |
| Minority | N |
Hostel and Facilities
Aicar Business School (AICAR) Raigad Hostel
| Hostel Accomodation: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Total Hostel Capacity | 140 |
| Total Number of Boys Hostels | 1 |
| Hostel Accomodation (Boys)(Number of rooms) | 70 |
| Boys Hostel(Number of beds) | 140 |
| Boys Hostel(Average Area per Bed) | 403 |
| Total Number of Girls Hostels | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hostel Accomodation (Girls)(Number of rooms) | 70 |
| Girls Hostel(Number of beds) | 140 |
| Girls Hostel(Average Area per Bed) | 403 |
AICAR Ranking
| Popularity Rank (based on average rank of admitted students): | 121 |
Contact Number and Address
| Address |
Damat, Neral, Raigad District, Karjat, Maharashtra 410101, India |
|---|---|
| City | Neral |
| District | Raigad |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Pin code | 410101 |
| Phone | +91 85528 73888 |
| Fax | 202690 |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.aicar.net |
| Email Id | info@aicar.net |
Fee Structure
AICAR Fee Structure
| Stream | Fees Structure for one year |
|---|---|
| Management (MBA) | ₹ 1,00,000 To 200000 |
Courses Offered at Aicar Business School (AICAR) Raigad
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P.G.D.M. Post-graduate Diploma In Management (Post Graduate Diploma In Management)
Intake60Course LevelPost Graduate DiplomaModeRegular, Full TimeDuration1.25 YearsAffiliated ToStart Year2013AccreditationNot Accredited₹ 1,00,000
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P.G.D.M. Post-graduate Diploma In Management (Post Graduate Diploma In Management ( Banking Insurance And Financial Service) )
Intake60Course LevelPost Graduate DiplomaModeRegular, Full TimeDuration2 YearsAffiliated ToStart Year2010AccreditationNot Accredited₹ 2,00,000
Placements
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Eligibility
To pursue MBA at AICAR students must satisfy following eligibility criteria.
The minimum qualification to apply for admission to the MBA Program is a Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3 years of education) in any discipline which is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, or any degree equivalent to the Bachelor's Degree, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the Secondary / Higher Secondary / Pre-degree Examinations (or equivalent) conducted by a Board / University.
Those appearing for the final year of the Bachelor's degree examinations may also apply subject to completing their examinations or viva-voce, if any, before June 30. Such candidates will however have to fulfil the above eligibility requirements in respect of minimum academic qualifications for admission and furnish evidence to that effect latest by October 31. At the time of interview and/or admissions, they will be required to produce a letter from their College Principal / Head of Institution stating the exam dates.
Candidates with appropriate industry experience will be given preference for admissions. Their work experience will be given due weightage in terms of the organization, position held and duration.
Admission Procedure
Selected candidates will be called to attend Group Discussions and Personal Interviews. Multiple Group Discussion & Personal Interview lists will be released in phases, both before and after the Application Deadline. The intimation for interview & group discussion is done through registered post and e-mail. In the case of some programs, Group Discussion may not be conducted, in favor of a rigorous interview process.
The selection criteria for calling candidates for admissions is based on multiple factors as follows:
- Past academic performance
- Quality & content of the answers in the application form
- Work experience, if any , in terms of job content & organization
- Group Discussion & Interview performance (applicable for final admissions only)
- Extra curricular activities, other interests & accomplishments
- Competitive Test score (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT)
A combination of all the above factors are used to determine the eligibility of candidates to be offered final admission. Test scores are NOT the only criteria for selection.
A high test score does not guarantee a call for Group Discussion/Interview. The selection criteria are based on multiple factors as mentioned above.
