Table of Content

  1. ADTU MBA Important Dates
  2. ADTU MBA Eligibility Criteria
  3. ADTU MBA Admission Guidelines
  4. ADTU MBA Course Details
  5. ADTU MBA Placements
  6. ADTU MBA FAQ’s

Important Dates:

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Assam Down Town University. Guwahati offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree as a postgraduate course in various specializations. The course aims to enrich and groom the students for entrepreneurial initiatives. The course curriculum of MBA programme includes industrial visits, projects, internships, group discussions, audio-visual presentations, case studies, industry oriented interviews and various other activities to provide the students a beautiful blend of theoretical concepts and practical exposure. It is a full-time course with a duration of two academic years. 

  • The MBA programme includes a total of six specializations namely Healthcare Management , Marketing, Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Banking and Insurance and Systems Management. The curriculum of the course spans over four semesters.
  • The University also offers MBA Degree under the Distance Education in five specializations namely IT Management, Finance Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management and Operations Management. 
  • The minimum criteria to apply for MBA programme at ADTU, Guwahati is a Bachelor‘s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for Reserved categories). 
  • For the selection process, the candidates would be shortlisted on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination, i.e. marks in the Bachelor’s degree. The shortlisted candidates then have to appear for Group Discussion/Personal Interview. Candidates who have a valid score in Management Aptitude Test (MAT) are also eligible for admission. 

Read More: ADTU Guwahati

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Regular Entry - For Admission to First Year (I Semester) :The candidate must have a Bachelor‘s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. There is a relaxation of 5% for the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC). 
  • Lateral Entry - For Direct Admission to Second Year (III Semester) 
  • Graduation in any stream with PG Diploma in management from a recognized university or minimum 3 years industrial experience.
  • The candidates with M.Com/MBE/MBA/MFC/MMT degree from UGC/AICTE recognized institution are also eligible for lateral entry to the MBA programme at ADTU, Guwahati.

Admission Guidelines:

For admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course at Assam Down Town University, every candidate needs to satisfy the academic eligibility criteria and must qualify the selection criterion laid by the university. 

Admission to the programme shall be made merit in the qualifying examination, i.e. marks in the Bachelor’s degree followed by a group discussion/Personal Interview at the college. The mode of application to the course is both Online and Offline. 

How to Apply Offline?

  • Visit the campus of ADTU, Guwahati in-person. 
  • Obtain the Application form from the Admission office.
  • Pay Rs. 500 as the application fee in cash at the office or deposit the amount at the nearest bank branch specified by the office. 

How to Apply Online?

  • Visit the official website of ADTU, Guwahati. 
  • Click on the link ‘Apply Online’. 
  • Register for the admission with a valid E-mail ID. 
  • After successful registration, Login ID and password will be generated.
  • Login and fill the application form available on the website carefully by going through all the instructions and after checking the eligibility criteria.
  • The candidate needs to fill in the details of the qualifying marks, reservation, board, etc. 
  • Pay the application fees online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.

Documents required:

The candidates need to bring the following documents in original as well as Xerox copies of the same at the office:

  • Admission letter issued by Assam downtown University.
  • Printed Application form.
  • Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate.
  • Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate.
  • Photocopy of score card for MAT, if there.
  • ID proof (Aadhar Card/ Pan Card/ School Certificate).
  • Birth certificate /Admit card for age proof.
  • Valid Caste certificate, sub-category certificate, if applicable.
  • 3 Passport size photographs of the candidate.

Read More: Assam Down Town University - [ADTU], Guwahati - Admissions 

Course Details:

Assam Down Town University offers a full-time two-year MBA degree as a postgraduate course that aims to enrich and groom the students for entrepreneurial initiatives. The curriculum of the course is divided into 4 semesters and the medium of Instruction and examination will be English. 

Details of the same are given below:

Course Name  Specializations Available
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Healthcare Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Financial Management
  • Banking and Insurance 
  • Systems Management



Master Of Business Administration (Distance Program)
  • IT Management
  • Finance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Management

Read More: Assam Down Town University - [ADTU], Guwahati Courses & Fees 

Course Structure:

The syllabus and course credits for various subjects offered under the MBA programme are tabulated below:

Semester I 
Paper Name Credits
Business Communication 3
Managerial Economics 3
Principles of Management and Business Organization 3
Marketing Management 3
Financial Accounting and Reporting 3
Computer Applications and Management 3
Ethics Law and Business 3
Semester II
Paper Name Credits
Economic Development of Business 3
Market Research and Statistics 3
Financial Management 3
Cost and Management Accounting 3
Human Resource Management 3
Quantitative Techniques for Decision Making  3
Production and Operation Management 3
Industry Oriented Viva 3
Semester III
Paper Name Credits
Corporate Strategy and Business Policy 3
Operation Research 3
Summer Project 3
MARKETING I- Consumer Behaviour II- Advertising and Sales Management 3 each
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I- HRD Training and Development II- Manpower Planning and Performance Management 3 each
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I- Project Management II- Security Analysis 3 each
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I- System Analysis Design and Software Engineering II- Information Technology and Business 3 each
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT I- Marketing of Healthcare products and Services II- Hospital Operations Management and Operations III- Quality and Safety Management in Hospital IV- Hospital Planning and Legal Environment in Healthcare 3 each
Industry Oriented Viva 3
Semester IV
Paper Name Credits
Organizational Behaviour and leadership Skills 3
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation 3
Thesis 3
MARKETING III- Marketing in International and Rural Market IV- Marketing of Services and Supply Chain Management 3 each
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT III- New and Evolving HR Practices IV- Compensation Management 3 each
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT III- Strategic Financial Management IV- Business Taxation 3 each
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT V- CRM Processes and Systems in Healthcare Industry VI- Epidemiology and Healthcare System in India VII- Strategic Management in Hospitals VIII- Hospital Information System 3 each

Examination Pattern:

Each course shall be of 100 marks. For evaluation, the overall structure of the distribution of marks in a course shall be such that 30 marks are allotted to various assessments during the semester, while 70 marks shall be allotted for the end semester examinations.

Assam Down Town University MBA Placements:

Assam Down Town University has been consistently providing wonderful placement opportunities to its students with top firms and companies visiting the campus every year and recruiting students with great packages. ADTU, Guwahati has been named as the North-East India’ Number one Placement driven University. 

The MBA students of the institute are placed in some of the top companies and organizations.

Top Recruiters:

  • Aditya Birla Group
  • Mphasis
  • ICICI Prudential
  • Bata
  • Just Dial
  • Indiafilings 

Read More: Assam Down Town University - [ADTU], Guwahati - Placements

Assam Down Town University MBA FAQs:

Ques. What is ADTU DE MBA?

Ans. Assam Down Town University offers a Distance Education MBA degree that provides the academic fundamentals to the core disciplines of business management. One can attain the degree to enhance performance even while working in an organization away from the college. The course has five specializations and has a duration of 2 years.

Ques. Can International Students apply for the MBA programme at ADTU?

Ans. Yes, International students can apply for the admission to MBA programme at ADTU, Guwahati. The candidates need to apply for the same on the official website of the University. Successful completion of TOEFL/IELTS is compulsory for foreign nationals who do not have English as primary language in schools or colleges.

Ques. What is the assessment and evaluation procedure for the MBA course from ADTU?

Ans. The MBA students would be assessed under two parameters- internal assessment and semester-end examination. Semester-end examination is conducted for 70 marks based on the entire syllabus. The Internal assignment carries 30 marks.

Ques. Is merit in the Bachelor’s degree the only criterion for admission?

Ans. For admission to the MBA programme at ADTU, higher percentage or merit is not the only criterion for selection. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of marks and then shall be called for a Group discussion or Personal Interview. The final selection of the candidate depends on the overall performance of the candidate in all the parameters.

Ques. What are the various scopes after an MBA degree from ADTU?

Ans. There is a wide range of opportunities for a person with an MBA Degree. Some of the top fields are Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, HR Manager, Business Analyst, Investment Banker, Business Consultant and many others.