Aurora's Business School | Cut-Off Details | Vidyavision

Situated in Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Aurora’s Business School (ABS) is an AICTE-approved management institution known for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs across Core Management, Marketing, Finance, HR, and Business Analytics.

Admissions at ABS follow a balanced, multi-dimensional profiling approach. Rather than relying strictly on cut-off scores in competitive exams, the institution evaluates candidates across national entrance scores (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, TS ICET, or institutional AMAT), undergraduate academic records, group discussions (GD), and personal interviews (PI).

Admissions Framework & Evaluation Criteria

Selection for PGDM seats at ABS uses a composite evaluation score calculated out of 100 percentage points:

• Undergraduate & Prior Academic Record (20% Weightage): Performance across Class 10th, Class 12th, and Bachelor’s degree (minimum 50% aggregate required; 45% for reserved SC/ST categories).

• Management Entrance Test Performance (40% Weightage): Valid scorecards from CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, TS ICET, or Aurora’s Management Aptitude Test (AMAT).

• Group Discussion (GD) (20% Weightage): Assessment of logical reasoning, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Personal Interview (PI) (20% Weightage): Assessment of leadership potential, domain interest, motivation levels, and executive communication.

Entrance Exam Benchmarks & Cut-Off Estimates

Aurora’s Business School accepts national entrance exams alongside state-level counseling (TS ICET) and institutional entrance tests (AMAT). The table below provides the percentile and rank ranges historically observed during selection rounds:

Exam-Wise & Category-Wise TrendsState Quota & TS ICET Trends

Through Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) counseling allotment rounds, cut-off ranks vary based on reservation categories:

• General CAP / Open Category: General category closing ranks typically range between 2,950 and 8,000 in primary counseling rounds.

• Backward Classes (BC-A, BC-B, BC-D, BC-E): Closing ranks range between 12,000 and 16,600.

• SC & ST Categories: Relaxed rank thresholds are observed, with SC category allotments extending to 17,700–24,000 and ST category ranks extending up to 46,900 in final counseling phases.

National Test Percentile Trends (Management Seats)

• Open Merit Quota: Candidates scoring above 50 percentile in MAT/CMAT or holding 60%+ marks in graduation receive priority for direct GD-PI interview clearance.

• Profile-Based Relaxation: Candidates with relevant full-time work experience or high academic scores throughout Class 10th and 12th receive relaxation in entrance percentile cut-offs during direct interview shortlisting.

Composite Selection Weightage Distribution

Final seat allocation and scholarship eligibility follow the composite score evaluation outlined below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Aurora’s Management Aptitude Test (AMAT)?

AMAT is an institutional entrance test conducted by Aurora’s Business School for candidates who have not appeared for national entrance exams like CAT, MAT, or XAT. It tests logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language proficiency, and general business awareness.

2. What is the minimum graduation percentage required for PGDM at ABS?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved SC/ST candidates).

3. What is the TS ICET cut-off rank for general category candidates at ABS?

For state counseling allotments via TS ICET, the general category closing rank typically ranges between 2,957 and 7,959 in primary allotment rounds.

4. Is CAT or MAT compulsory for direct admission at Aurora's Business School?

No single exam is compulsory. ABS accepts valid scorecards from CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, TS ICET, or its own AMAT examination.

5. Can final-year graduation students apply if entrance scores are awaited?

Yes, students appearing for their final semester undergraduate examinations can apply provisionally. Selection will be based on past academic consistency and performance in GD-PI rounds, with final admission subject to verifying 50% aggregate marks upon result declaration.