Overview
A.J. Institute of Management (AJIM) is a private management institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1999, the college is managed by the Laxmi Memorial Education Trust. It is permanently affiliated with Mangalore University and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute is accredited by NAAC with a B+ grade and focuses on providing postgraduate management education through its MBA and PhD programs.
Courses and Fees
The institute primarily offers a two-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The total fee for the MBA program is approximately ₹2,60,000. Specializations available include:
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Hospital Administration
- Logistics Management
- Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing
Admission Process
Admission to the MBA program is based on performance in national or state-level entrance examinations. The college accepts scores from CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, and Karnataka PGCET. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. For SC, ST, and Category-I candidates from Karnataka, the minimum requirement is 45%.
Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.
Expected Cutoff 2026 (approximate)
Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.
The following table shows the CAT 2025 closing ranks for various MBA specializations at the institute:
| Branch | Category | Quota | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | General | General | 84.93 |
| Marketing | EWS | Category | 84.58 |
| Finance | EWS | General | 84.69 |
| General Management | OBC | Category | 84.22 |
| Operations | General | General | 84.18 |
| Operations | General | Category | 84.07 |
| Marketing | OBC | Category | 83.99 |
| General Management | OBC | General | 83.9 |
| Finance | EWS | Category | 83.82 |
| Marketing | OBC | General | 83.58 |
| IT & Systems | OBC | Category | 82.05 |
| Operations | OBC | General | 81.76 |
| General Management | SC | General | 81.64 |
| Finance | SC | Category | 80.73 |
| Operations | SC | General | 79.58 |
| Finance | ST | Category | 79.1 |
| Operations | ST | Category | 76.93 |
Placements (approximate)
Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.
The institute has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates campus recruitment. For the 2025-26 period, the highest package recorded was ₹16 LPA, while the average package typically ranges between ₹3.5 LPA and ₹5.0 LPA. Key recruiters include:
- Federal Bank
- ICICI Bank
- Infosys
- Tech Mahindra
- IBM
- Ernst & Young
- JP Morgan
- KPMG
- TCS
Campus and Facilities
The campus is located at Kottara Chowki, Mangalore, and features modern infrastructure to support management studies. Facilities include:
- Library: A digitalized library with over 13,000 books and subscriptions to 136 national and 35 international journals.
- Computer Lab: An air-conditioned lab with 120 computers and high-speed internet connectivity.
- Classrooms: Air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled digital classrooms equipped with LCD projectors.
- Hostel: Separate in-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls.
- Other Amenities: A canteen, an auditorium, and sports facilities including a volleyball court.
FAQs
Which university is A.J. Institute of Management affiliated with?
The institute is permanently affiliated with Mangalore University, Mangalore.
What are the entrance exams accepted for MBA admission?
The college accepts scores from CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, and Karnataka PGCET.
What is the total fee for the MBA program?
The total fee for the two-year MBA program is approximately ₹2,60,000.
Does the college provide hostel facilities?
Yes, the college provides separate in-campus hostel facilities for both male and female students.
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