Legacy, Distinctiveness, and Vision
Alliance School of Business, the flagship business school of Alliance University, is recognized among the top private B-schools in India and is one of the few B-schools in the South to have earned both global and national accreditations (IACBE, AACSB member, UGC, AICTE). Since its inception, it has emerged as an innovation-driven, industry-powered hub for advanced management education. Its campus, sprawling over 60 green acres in Bengaluru, provides an immersive residential experience built around business leadership, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship.
The institute’s vision is to nurture future-ready leaders equipped to solve complex, real-world business challenges through sustainable value-based management and global exposure. Every year, Alliance School of Business welcomes students from across India who aspire to excel in marketing, analytics, finance, and other new-age fields thanks to a rigorous, research-backed curriculum and global pedagogical practices.
Academic Rigor and Curriculum Innovation
At the heart of the Alliance MBA is an industry-integrated, dynamic, and interdisciplinary curriculum that continuously adapts to evolving business landscapes. The full-time MBA is structured across four semesters comprising core business modules, deep-dive electives, live consulting projects, and business simulation assignments. Leading specializations include Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, International Business, Digital Transformation, Operations, and Supply Chain.
A unique “Leadership Lab” approach integrates soft-skills, managerial communication, and executive decision-making. Capstone projects and field immersion modules connect students with top Indian and global brands for hands-on strategy work. The curriculum leverages Harvard and Ivey case studies, debates, international visiting faculty, and regular workshops with C-level executives.
The “Digital Transformation” MBA stands apart for its modules on data science, fintech, AI-powered business, blockchain applications, and global e-commerce, preparing students for tomorrow’s leadership roles.
Faculty Distinction and Research Ecosystem
Alliance School of Business boasts a faculty cohort comprising IIT/IIM/ISB alumni, published researchers, industry leaders, and internationally certified professors. Many have taught or delivered research at institutions such as Harvard, LSE, Stanford, and NUS. The faculty produce cutting-edge studies in entrepreneurship, analytics, green finance, and innovation management, often collaborating with industry and government bodies on real consulting projects.
Publications in top journals, proprietary case development, and regular industry-academic conclaves position Alliance as a business research think tank for South India and beyond.
Campus Life and Student Development
Life at Alliance is vibrant, entrepreneurial, and holistic. The 60-acre campus is self-sufficient, modern, and eco-friendly—offering 80+ multimedia classrooms, a 24/7 central library with more than 55,000 titles, extensive digital resources, innovation labs, dedicated career and entrepreneurship support, premium sports and wellness centers (including courts for tennis, basketball, cricket grounds, and a high-tech gymnasium).
Residential hostels for men and women, a holistic food court and cafe cluster, faculty housing, and medical/safety services provide a secure, modern home away from home. Cultural festivals, annual business summits, hackathons, and inter-collegiate sports promote team-building and leadership. Clubs and SIGs span finance, analytics, consulting, strategy, music, dramatics, quiz, debate, sustainability, and social impact.
Industry Connect, Global Tie-Ups, and Alumni Strength
The Career Advancement and Networking Cell (CAN) is the driving force between Alliance students and 800+ recruiters, including Fortune 500s and India’s best. Paid internships, live corporate projects, and a year-rounded placement process ensure high employability and leadership grooming. Global university tie-ups enable international semester exchanges, dual-degree options, and cross-continental business learning trips, broadening the student worldview.
The Alliance alumni network, now 20,000+ strong, features business managers, founders, and CXOs in India and internationally, providing robust mentorship and peer support.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens (MBA/PGDM) | September 2025 |
| CAT Exam | November 30, 2025 |
| MAT 2026 Registration/Admit Card | December 2025 – February 2026 (multiple cycles) |
| XAT Registration/Exam | July–December 2025 (reg.), Exam: January 4, 2026 |
| Alliance-AMAT (MBA) Admission Test | January–March 2026 (multiple phases) |
| Shortlisting and Oral Extempore/PI | January–March 2026 |
| Offer Letters Out / Fee Payment | Rolling, within 2–5 days of final result |
| Academic Session Commences | June–July 2026 |
Admissions may happen in rolling cycles: candidates are advised to apply early for fee waivers and scholarships. All dates are subject to official announcement and can be confirmed via the Alliance University admissions portal.
Alliance University’s Alliance School of Business offers a rich array of academic pathways designed for leadership in today’s competitive and global corporate environment. The programs focus on holistic development, rigorous practical exposure, and deep specialization, ensuring graduates are fully prepared for both domestic and international business challenges.
Duration: 2 Years (Full Time)
Structure: 4 Semesters with Summer Internship, Industry Projects, and Capstone Dissertation
Key Features:
Designed for fresh graduates and early professionals across any discipline.
Incorporates a blend of classroom instruction, field-based industry internship, real-life capstone projects, corporate mentorship, and placement training.
Interdisciplinary learning integrating horizontal (broader management) and vertical (specialized) disciplines.
Specializations:
Students can tailor their MBA journey by choosing from major and minor specializations. Options include:
Marketing:
Covers branding, digital marketing, consumer behavior, sales and distribution, strategic marketing management, international marketing, and advertising. Emphasis on market research, product management, social media and content analytics.
Finance:
Includes corporate finance, financial markets, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, financial analytics, risk management, actuarial sciences, corporate valuation, and banking technology. Prepares students for roles in banking, consulting, investment, and fintech.
Human Resource Management (HR):
Encompasses recruitment and selection, talent management, training and development, performance management, compensation design, organizational behavior, industrial relations, and HR analytics. Supported by simulation labs and industry-led workshops.
Business Analytics:
Focuses on big data, AI and machine learning for business, predictive and web analytics, data mining, visualization tools, and domain analytics for various sectors. Students use case-driven practical projects to solve real business problems, enhancing employability in data-driven roles.
Operations Management:
Deals with logistics, supply chain management, operations research, process optimization, quality management, project management, lean and six sigma, service operations, and procurement. Students work on supply chain simulations and global sourcing strategies.
International Business:
Includes global strategy, cross-border marketing, export-import operations, international economics, geopolitics, global supply chain, trade policy, and multicultural management.
Digital Transformation:
A cutting-edge MBA stream training students in digital leadership, fintech, business automation, e-commerce strategy, blockchain, artificial intelligence in business, and digital project management. Emphasis on hybrid competencies combining management and technology for the new digital economy.
Product Management & General Management (Elective Pathways):
Emerging offerings with a focus on cross-disciplinary skills, innovation, design thinking, project execution, and entrepreneurial leadership.
Other Options:
Some cohorts may access subjects in Entrepreneurship, IT & FinTech, Hospitality Management, and other institutionally emerging verticals, subject to student demand and faculty availability.
Industry Integration:
Each specialization invoves field-based Industry Internship Program (8 weeks minimum), and a dissertation or consulting project (Semester IV).
Industry partners mentor live projects and provide direct recruitment for specialization-aligned roles.
Duration: 2 Years (Full Time)
Description:
Specialized post-graduate program integrating intensive management learning with advanced coursework in digital business, AI, big data analytics, fintech, and online commerce. Designed for ambitious graduates aiming for digital and tech-focused leadership roles in top corporations, global consultancies, and new-age start-ups.
Duration: 2 Years (Full Time)
Notes:
Legacy program available in select intakes, largely superseded by MBA offerings, yet remains deeply rooted in case study and experiential learning across all key management verticals.
Executive PGDM / MBA (1 Year or Custom Duration):
Designed for working professionals with experience, these programs offer flexible schedules and specialized verticals in General Management, Analytics, Digital Business, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT.
Includes weekend/evening classes, on-campus modules, and remote hybrid content.
Duration: Minimum 3–5 Years (Full/Part Time)
Content:
Advanced research in chosen specialization, interdisciplinary management, pedagogy, or business policy. Meant for future academicians, researchers, and strategic business thinkers.
BBA (Hons) & Integrated BBA-MBA:
Early leadership, foundational management, specialization tracks, global exposure, and mandatory internships.
B.Com (Hons) & Integrated Law + Management:
Specialist training for careers at the intersection of commerce, finance, entrepreneurship, and law.
Short-term, part-time, and executive certification tracks are available in high-demand areas such as Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Design Thinking, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Smart Manufacturing, and more. Open to MBA, working executives, and BBA learners alike.
Alliance School of Business ensures every course is future-ready and closely aligned with evolving market requirements, enabling every graduate to excel in today’s constantly changing business world
Step 1: Eligibility
For MBA: Graduate degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) from a recognized university.
For UG: 10+2 with 50% (45% for reserved) from recognized board.
Step 2: Application
Register on the official Alliance University portal, fill in application (MBA fee ₹1,000 online).
Upload documents—academic certificates, mark sheets, photo, valid entrance test scores (CAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT/XAT/AMAT).
Step 3: Selection Rounds
For MBA:
Screening based on eligibility and percentiles
Appear for Alliance Management Aptitude Test (AMAT) if no national test score
Shortlisted candidates appear for Oral Extempore, Group Discussion (in some cycles), and Personal Interview (PI)
For UG:
Entrance test (UGAT/AUSAT), followed by personal interview
Step 4: Offer & Confirmation
Based on composite performance (entrance score, past academics, oral extempore, PI), final merit list is prepared.
Admission offer sent to top candidates; fee payment and document verification complete seat allocation.
Step 5: Scholarships & Reservation
| Fee Component | Amount (General) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees (per program) | ₹15,00,000 | Payable in equal semester-wise installments |
| MBA – Digital Transformation | ₹18,00,000 | Advanced modules, data science track |
| Registration Fee | ₹25,000 | One-time, non-refundable |
| Hostel (Boys, Girls) | ₹66,000 – ₹1,05,000/year | Room type, mess extra |
| Mess Fees | ₹65,000/year | Multi-cuisine, compulsory for hostellers |
| Alumni Fund | ₹3,000 | On admission, one-time |
| Total MBA Cost | ₹17–20 Lakhs | Including all expenses |
Scholarships
| Criteria | Score/Eligibility | Tuition Fee Waiver |
|---|---|---|
| CAT/XAT ≥ 90 percentile | ≥ 60% in X, XII, Grad | 50% |
| CAT/XAT 80–89 | ≥ 60% | 25% |
| NMAT ≥ 240 | - | 50% |
| GMAT ≥ 650 | - | 50% |
Sports, category, and merit diversity scholarships also exist for UG and PG
The Career Advancement and Networking Cell (CAN) works year-round to build recruitment pipelines, connect students to live projects/internships, and groom for interviews. More than 800 companies recruit on campus, with over 6,000 job offers made in latest cycles, 52% of them new partners.
2025 Batch Highlights
| Placement Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Highest Package (Overall) | ₹60.10 LPA |
| Highest Package (MBA/PGDM) | ₹38.05 LPA |
| Average Package (MBA/PGDM) | ₹9.5 LPA |
| Placement % | ~93% (MBA/PGDM) |
| Total Recruiters | 800+ |
| Notable Recruiters | Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon, PwC, Axis Bank, Nestle, Aditya Birla, Accenture, Capgemini, HP, Bosch, L&T, Wipro, Cognizant, TCS, HDFC, HCL, Infosys, Flipkart, Biocon, Genpact, Volvo |
| Job Profiles | Product Manager, Business Analyst, Consultant, Digital Marketer, Financial Analyst, Sales Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, IT Project Head |
Sector Split
IT/ITES & Analytics: 25%
Consulting: 18%
BFSI: 18%
FMCG/Retail: 14%
Pharma/Healthcare: 7%
Startups, Edtech, Ecommerce, Core: 18%
Summer Internships
100% internship support, stipends to ₹85,000/month, with top brands offering in India and abroad. All MBA/PGDM students must complete compulsory internships between Year 1 and Year 2.
Alumni Network
20,000+ alumni at global business giants, unicorn startups, and public sector units; alumni mentorship integral to placements and learning.
Alliance’s 60-acre campus in Anekal hosts more than 80 smart classrooms, innovation labs, a central library with 55,000+ books and vast e-journals, sports and gymnasium facilities, food courts, salons, medical clinic, 24/7 ambulance, banking and shopping amenities, separate boys’ and girls’ hostels with 1,600+ beds, CCTV and secure entry/exit, faculty/staff housing blocks, amphitheatre, seminar/conversation halls, and free WiFi throughout. Alliance has set up a full-fledged Entrepreneurship Hub, Career Networking Club, campus radio, and dedicated music/dramatics studios.
Student clubs include: Analytics Cell, Consulting Club, HR Cell, Marketing Lab, Finance Club, Debate/Quiz Society, Entrepreneurship Cell, Rotaract, Toastmasters, Women Leadership Initiative, Green Campus Initiative, etc.
Advanced industrial visits and business simulation projects happen every semester, supported by a dynamic mentorship from faculty and corporate leaders.
