ADBU MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) is a 2-year full-time postgraduate program offered through its dedicated management school, the Don Bosco Institute of Management (DBIM), located at the Kharguli campus in Guwahati. Approved by AICTE, the program spans 4 semesters and offers specialisations in Marketing Management, Financial Management, and Human Resources Management, with a total intake of 60 seats. The total program fee is Rs. 4,29,000, making it one of the more affordable AICTE-approved MBA programs in Northeast India. The primary entrance exams accepted are CAT, XAT, MAT, AICTE-CMAT, GMAT, and JMAT, and the program is popular for its strong emphasis on personal development, leadership, and its unique "DBIM Experience" that prepares students for business leadership roles in a competitive environment.

Admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year are currently open. Applications began in January 2026, with entrance tests, group discussions, and personal interviews scheduled from April 2026 onwards. The batch is expected to commence in August 2026. Candidates are advised to apply early as seats are limited to 60.

Key Points

• AICTE-approved MBA program offered through Don Bosco Institute of Management (DBIM), a dedicated management school within ADBU, located at the Kharguli campus in Guwahati.
• Flexible specialisation structure: students can choose electives from Marketing Management, Financial Management, or Human Resources Management, or even mix electives across areas of concentration.
• Strong emphasis on the "DBIM Experience" - a structured daily schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM with sustained focus on personality development, communication skills, ethical decision-making, and leadership.
• Residential campus experience is strongly encouraged; hostel accommodation is available with preferential allotment for outstation students.
• Candidates with valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/AICTE-CMAT/JMAT/MAT scores are exempted from the DBU-PGET (Don Bosco University Post Graduate Entrance Test) and can directly appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
• Work experience (preferably over 1 year) is given preference during selection, though it is not mandatory.
• Provisional admission is available for final-year graduation students, subject to fulfilling eligibility within 3 months of course commencement.

ADBU MBA Fees

Fee Structure

• The Caution Deposit of Rs. 10,000 (as applicable under ADBU's general fee structure) is refundable at the time of leaving the university on completion of the programme, after adjustment of any dues.
• Fees are payable in 6 installments as per the following schedule:
• Installment 1 (includes Admission Fee): Rs. 1,00,500 - payable in September (1st week) of Year 1
• Installment 2: Rs. 77,500 - payable in December (1st week) of Year 1
• Installment 3: Rs. 60,000 - payable in April (1st week) of Year 2
• Installment 4: Rs. 75,500 - payable in September (1st week) of Year 2
• Installment 5: Rs. 60,000 - payable in December (1st week) of Year 2
• Installment 6: Rs. 55,500 - payable in April (1st week) at end of Year 2
• If a candidate withdraws before the commencement of classes, all fees paid are refunded after a deduction of Rs. 1,000 towards administrative expenses.
• Refund requests are not entertained after classes commence.
• The university facilitates bank education loans for candidates who wish to avail of this facility.
• Expenses incurred on internship, study tours, and research projects are to be borne separately by students.
• Hostel fees are separate and optional (not included in the total above).
• Hostel at Azara Campus: Rs. 39,000 per semester (inclusive of food and accommodation); Hostel at Tapesia Campus: Rs. 20,000 per semester (accommodation only).

ADBU MBA Admission 2026

DBIM MBA Admission Dates 2026-2027

Accepted Entrance Exam Dates (2025-2026 Cycle)

• Candidates with valid scores in CAT, XAT, GMAT, AICTE-CMAT, JMAT, or MAT are exempted from the DBU-PGET and can directly participate in the GD and PI rounds.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university (minimum 50% marks desirable).
• Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation may apply for provisional admission, subject to fulfilling eligibility within 3 months of course commencement.
• Valid scores in CAT / XAT / GMAT / AICTE-CMAT / JMAT / MAT exempt candidates from the DBU-PGET written test.

Admission Process

• Apply online at dbim.ac.in or erp.dbuniversity.ac.in; pay application fee of Rs. 1,000 (with competitive exam score) or Rs. 1,100 (without competitive exam score).
• Register for DBU-PGET (if not exempted through national-level exam scores) at dbu.everitas.in.
• Appear for Written Test / DBU-PGET (if applicable), followed by Group Discussion (GD).
• Appear for Personal Interview (PI) - this carries significant weightage in the final selection.
• Receive offer letter and complete admission formalities including fee payment and document submission.
• Batch commences in August at the Kharguli campus.

ADBU MBA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• The Economic Status scholarship is awarded for a semester at a time and continues in subsequent semesters provided the student does not have any 'F' graded course in the previous semester.
• If 'F' grades appear in any two semesters, the scholarship is discontinued.
• The Disability scholarship follows the same continuation condition - no 'F' grade in the previous semester; discontinued if 'F' grades appear in any two semesters.
• ADBU has assisted over 2,361 students through its Scholarship Assistance Programme, with total scholarships disbursed exceeding Rs. 7.77 crores.
• Students are encouraged to check eligibility for Central and State Government scholarships (including National Scholarship Portal schemes) through ADBU's Scholarship Assistance Programme.
• Application for institutional scholarships is typically done at the time of admission or at the start of each semester.
• Contact the admissions office at [email protected] for details.