Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore logo
Private

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore

Also known as ABBS, ABBS Bangalore

Bengaluru, KarnatakaEstd. 2008UGC, AICTE, IACBE720 intakeBangalore University
Fees / year
₹1.48L - ₹5.61L
Courses
17+
Established
2008

About Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS) is a private management and commerce college in Bengaluru, started in 2008 under the Samagra Sikshana Samithi Trust, which was founded in 1996. It stands on a five-acre campus on Andrahalli Main Road, off Magadi Road (560091). ABBS lists Bangalore University as its affiliating university and calls itself an autonomous college; a University Grants Commission (UGC) letter of December 2016 on its mandatory-disclosures page records it as permanently affiliated to Bangalore University and declared fit for central assistance under section 12(B) of the UGC Act. The website also states AICTE approval and IACBE (USA) accreditation.

NAAC awarded the college an A grade in two cycles: CGPA 3.20 in March 2012 and CGPA 3.23 in May 2017, the second valid up to 1 May 2022. The mandatory-disclosures page shows no later certificate, although the website still describes the college as NAAC A grade.

Programmes

ABBS teaches BBA (general, Business Analytics and Aviation Management), BCA (general and AI and ML), B.Com (general, with CMA, with ACCA and with Fintech), B.Sc. (Biotechnology and Forensic Science), BA (Journalism, Psychology and Political Science), MBA (general, Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship), M.Com, MCA and a Ph.D. in Management. The PGDM programmes in the site menu are run by ABBS School of Management, a separate institution of the same trust with its own website.

Size and results

In the NIRF 2026 data sheet that ABBS publishes (Management category) the college reports a sanctioned two-year MBA intake of 300 and 562 MBA students in 2024-25. For the 2024-25 graduating batch, 216 of 282 MBA students were placed, with a median salary of Rs 7,03,500. ABBS shows no NIRF rank on its pages.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
2008
Institution type
Private
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Affiliation
Bangalore University
Approvals
UGC, AICTE, IACBE
Programmes
17Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities
UG fees
₹1.48L – ₹2.41L a year
PG fees
₹5.25L – ₹5.61L a year
Also known as
ABBS, ABBS Bangalore

Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

Courses and Fees

17 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of CommerceUndergraduate4₹1,74,000 – ₹1,98,000
Bachelor of Business AdministrationUndergraduate3₹1,98,000 – ₹2,10,000
Master of Business AdministrationPostgraduate3₹5,25,000 – ₹5,61,000
Bachelor of Computer ApplicationsUndergraduate2₹1,98,000 – ₹2,41,000
Bachelor of ScienceUndergraduate2₹1,48,000 – ₹1,50,000
Bachelor of ArtsUndergraduate1—
Master of CommercePostgraduate1—
Master of Computer ApplicationsPostgraduate1—

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

ABBS admits undergraduate applicants through an online application and its own online test, the ABBSSAT, and MBA applicants on a CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, Karnataka PGCET or ABBSSAT score followed by a personal interview. The BCA and B.Com pages say no entrance exam is needed. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).

  • BBA, B.Sc. and BA: Class 12 or PUC (the selection page asks for 40% aggregate; BBA pages 35%; B.Sc. Forensic Science needs physics, chemistry and biology); application fee Rs 1,000; ABBSSAT covering logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal ability and general awareness; selection on ABBSSAT and academic record. The selection page also lists a personal interview, while the ABBSSAT page says undergraduate applicants have none.
  • BCA and B.Com: merit on Class 12 marks with no entrance exam (BCA 35%; B.Com 40% to 50% by programme page).
  • MBA, MBA Business Analytics and MBA in Entrepreneurship: any bachelor's degree with 50%; a valid CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, Karnataka PGCET or ABBSSAT score (the Business Analytics page also names ATMA); personal interview; application fee Rs 1,500; merit lists are announced each month; the MBA page gives August 2026 as the commencement date.
  • M.Com and MCA: merit on bachelor's marks (M.Com 50% in commerce; MCA 50% with mathematics or statistics).

Applications are made at application.abbs.edu.in. The scholarship page lists 2025-26 awards for direct admissions only.

Campus Gallery

(9)

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the BBA, BCA and B.Com fees at ABBS Bangalore?

The ABBS fee page for AY-2026 lists first-year fees of Rs 1,98,000 for BBA, BBA Business Analytics, BCA, B.Com + CMA and B.Com + ACCA, Rs 2,10,000 for BBA Aviation Management, Rs 2,41,000 for BCA AI/ML, Rs 1,74,000 for B.Com + Fintech, Rs 1,50,000 for B.Sc. Biotechnology and Rs 1,48,000 for B.Sc. Forensic Science. Later years cost less; BBA is Rs 1,00,000 in each of years 2 and 3, Rs 3,98,000 in all.

What is the MBA fee at ABBS?

The ABBS AY-2026 fee table lists MBA at Rs 3,00,000 for semester 1 and Rs 2,25,000 for semester 2 (Rs 5,25,000 for the first year) and Rs 9,50,000 over four semesters. MBA Business Analytics is Rs 3,24,000 and Rs 2,37,000 for the first two semesters (Rs 5,61,000) and Rs 10,50,000 in all. The MBA page says the fee includes tuition, library and exam fees.

Which entrance exam is needed for admission to ABBS?

ABBS runs its own online test, the ABBSSAT, for undergraduate and MBA applicants. For the MBA it also accepts CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT and Karnataka PGCET scores, followed by an interview. The BCA and B.Com pages say no entrance exam is required. No 2027 dates are published (checked 20 October 2026).

How are MBA placements at ABBS?

In the NIRF 2026 data sheet published by ABBS, 216 of the 282 MBA students graduating in 2024-25 were placed, with a median salary of Rs 7,03,500. Recruiters named on the placement page include Accenture, KPMG, PwC, McKinsey & Company, Genpact, TCS, Oracle India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Swiggy and Zomato.

Is ABBS NAAC accredited?

NAAC gave ABBS an A grade in its second cycle, with CGPA 3.23 on a certificate dated 2 May 2017 and valid up to 1 May 2022. The mandatory-disclosures page shows no later certificate, although the college website still describes it as NAAC A grade.

Which university is ABBS affiliated to?

ABBS lists Bangalore University as its affiliating university; its M.Com page reads "Bangalore University (Autonomous)" and the website calls it an autonomous college. A UGC letter of December 2016 on its mandatory-disclosures page records the college as permanently affiliated to Bangalore University and declared fit for central assistance under section 12(B) of the UGC Act.

What scholarships does ABBS offer?

For 2025-26 the scholarship page lists 80 MBA awards from Rs 40,000 to Rs 4,00,000 (CAT or XAT 90 percentile and above: Rs 4,00,000; MAT 95 percentile and above: Rs 2,00,000), 160 undergraduate awards from Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 and 30 M.Com awards from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000. They apply to direct admissions only, go first come first served and allow one category per student.

Does ABBS offer PGDM?

PGDM, PGDM BFSI and PGDM Global appear in the ABBS site menu but are published on a separate website, abbssm.edu.in, by ABBS School of Management, a separate institution of the same trust listed on the ABBS history page. This page lists the programmes of Acharya Bangalore B-School itself.

What is the admission process at Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore?

ABBS admits undergraduate applicants through an online application and its own online test, the ABBSSAT, and MBA applicants on a CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, Karnataka PGCET or ABBSSAT score followed by a personal interview. The BCA and B.Com pages say no entrance exam is needed. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).

Which courses does Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore offer?

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore offers 17 programmes in Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts.

Is Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore a government or private institution?

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore is a private institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2008. It is affiliated to Bangalore University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore?

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and IACBE.

What other names is Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore known by?

Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore is also known as ABBS and ABBS Bangalore.

Sources

Courses and fees: as listed for Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 20 October 2026.

More colleges in Bengaluru

Acharya Bangalore B-School - [ABBS], Bangalore

Get Admission Details

Fill in your details and a counsellor will call you.

  • Free counselling
  • Fees & cutoffs
  • Key dates

Outside India? Start with + and your country code.

Secure form ·Privacy policy