Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur
Also known as DAMS Kanpur, Dayanand Academy of Management Studies
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 3+
- Established
- 1998
About Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur
Dayanand Academy of Management Studies (DAMS) is a private self-financed management and computer-applications institute at N Block, Govind Nagar, Kanpur (208006). It is part of the Dr. Virendra Swarup Educational Foundation (VSEF) and describes itself as the first self-financed management college in Kanpur, started in 1998 with an MBA. The BBA and BCA are affiliated to Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur (college code KN-76), and the MBA is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow (college code 048). The programme pages describe all three courses as AICTE approved; no AICTE approval letter is published on the site and its mandatory-disclosure link is empty (checked 20 October 2026).
Programmes
DAMS offers the BBA (3 years, 6 semesters), the BCA (3 years, 6 semesters) and the MBA (2 years, 4 semesters). The programme pages print intakes of 420 for the BBA, 120 for the BCA and 120 for the MBA. The MBA page describes a dual specialisation model and lists Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Information Technology; the home page lists Operations in place of Information Technology.
Facilities and ranking
The infrastructure page describes air-conditioned seminar halls for 150 or more students, a library of more than 19,000 books and computer labs with more than 150 computers. No NIRF rank was found for DAMS in the NIRF 2025 ranked lists that were checked.
Placements
The placement page shows headline figures for "Placement Season 2025-26" (highest 15.0 LPA, average 6.2 LPA, over 120 offers) without naming the batch, while the named offers it lists for Batch 2025 range from 5.8 to 7.2 LPA and the MBA page prints a highest package of 12.4 LPA with no year. These figures do not agree, so none is set as the institute's placement data.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1998
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Affiliation
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU)
- Approvals
- AICTE
- Programmes
- 3Management, Computer Applications
- Also known as
- DAMS Kanpur, Dayanand Academy of Management Studies
- Website
- damsindia.org
Courses
3 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
DAMS admits students to the BBA, BCA and MBA through its campus admission desk and names no entrance test on its pages: the BBA takes Class 12 in any stream, the BCA Class 12 with at least 45% in any stream, and the MBA a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. The home page says admissions are open for 2026-27, and the BBA page gave 31 July 2026 as the last date to apply with the session starting in August 2026. No 2027-28 dates are published (checked 20 October 2026).
Process (admission procedure page)
- Seven steps: visit the college, attend a counselling session, buy the admission form or prospectus, submit documents and forms, deposit the fee, receive admission approval and then the class schedule.
- Documents for offline admission, originals with two sets of photocopies: Class 10 and 12 marksheets and passing certificates, an identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN or voter ID), six passport-size photographs, and transfer, character and migration certificates.
Affiliation
BBA and BCA are affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur; the MBA is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow. The pages do not say whether MBA seats are filled through AKTU or UPTAC counselling, and no CUET, CAT, MAT or CMAT score is mentioned. Admissions helpline: 0512-2650021 and +91 9919227763.
Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee at DAMS Kanpur?
The DAMS website publishes no fee table; the brochure sits behind a request form, and the pages checked on 20 October 2026 give no fee with a session, so none is quoted here. The admissions helpline is 0512-2650021 or +91 9919227763.
Which courses does DAMS Kanpur offer?
BBA (3 years, intake 420 as printed on its page), BCA (3 years, intake 120) and MBA (2 years, intake 120). The BBA and BCA are affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur, and the MBA to AKTU, Lucknow.
Does DAMS Kanpur require an entrance test?
Its admission pages name no entrance test. The BBA needs Class 12 in any stream, the BCA Class 12 with at least 45% in any stream and the MBA a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. Admission follows a campus process of counselling, form, documents and fee deposit; no 2027-28 dates are published (checked 20 October 2026).
How are placements at DAMS Kanpur?
The placement page shows headline figures for Placement Season 2025-26: highest 15.0 LPA, average 6.2 LPA and over 120 offers, with no batch named. The named offers it lists for Batch 2025 are 5.8 to 7.2 LPA, and the MBA page prints a highest of 12.4 LPA and an average of 5.8 LPA with no year, so the figures conflict and none is used as placement data.
Which companies recruit from DAMS Kanpur?
The institute says it has 50 or more regular recruiters and names TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Genpact and ICICI. Its Batch 2025 list shows offers from Digitide Services, Jaro Education, Trigya Innovations, Vaco Binary, Zairo International, Motilal Oswal and Ralph Ryker.
Is DAMS Kanpur affiliated to CSJM University or AKTU?
Both. The accreditations page says the BBA and BCA are permanently affiliated to Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (college code KN-76) and the MBA is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (college code 048); it describes the courses as AICTE approved.
Does DAMS Kanpur offer scholarships?
The scholarship page describes help with applying for the Uttar Pradesh Government scholarship (Dashmottar) and the National Scholarship Portal schemes. It lists no institute scholarship, slab or amount.
Where is DAMS Kanpur?
N Block, Govind Nagar, Kanpur 208006. The institute says it was founded in 1998 and is part of the Dr. Virendra Swarup Educational Foundation (VSEF).
What is the admission process at Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur?
DAMS admits students to the BBA, BCA and MBA through its campus admission desk and names no entrance test on its pages: the BBA takes Class 12 in any stream, the BCA Class 12 with at least 45% in any stream, and the MBA a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. The home page says admissions are open for 2026-27, and the BBA page gave 31 July 2026 as the last date to apply with the session starting in August 2026.
Is Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur a government or private institution?
Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur is a private institution in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1998. It is affiliated to Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU).
Which bodies approve or accredit Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur?
Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur lists approval or accreditation from AICTE.
What other names is Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur known by?
Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur is also known as DAMS Kanpur and Dayanand Academy of Management Studies.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Dayanand Academy of Management Studies, Kanpur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 20 October 2026.
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