Component

Amount (INR)

Tuition Fee (2-Year Programme)

INR 1,33,000

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 1,33,000

AKS Management MBA Rural Management Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT Registration Closes	15 September 2026
CMAT Registration Opens	17 October 2026 (Tentative)
CAT Exam	29 November 2026
CMAT Exam	24 January 2027 (Tentative)
UPTAC Counselling Registration	June 2027 (Tentative)
MBA Class Commencement	August 2027 (Tentative)

Admission via AKTU’s UPTAC portal using CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, or CMAT score.

Management quota applicants may apply directly to the college outside the UPTAC window.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. Reserved category candidates need at least 45%.

Valid score in CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, or CMAT from the current exam cycle for UPTAC counselling or management quota admission.

Final-year graduates awaiting results may apply provisionally through the UPTAC portal and confirm admission on declaration of results.

Admission Process

Register on the UPTAC portal of AKTU and submit valid entrance score, graduation marksheets, and other required documents.

A merit list is prepared by AKTU based on entrance score. Shortlisted candidates are allotted a college through the counselling process.

Report to AKS Management College with original documents for verification and pay the semester fee to confirm the seat.

Management quota seats are available directly through the college. Candidates may apply within the AKS direct-admission window for this route.

✓ Opt for this if

Planning career in NGOs, agribusiness, rural development, or government schemes
Targeting UP’s rural economy and social enterprise sector
Want AKTU-affiliated MBA Rural Management at low total cost
Eligible for UP state scholarship and based in North India

✗ Skip if

Expecting corporate sector placements in banking or IT from this specialisation
Need a metro-city campus environment for private sector networking
Targeting FMCG or luxury brand management careers after graduation
Want a globally recognised business school degree for multinational roles

AKS Management MBA Rural Management Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility and Schedule
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students domiciled in UP. Apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
UP Samaj Kalyan Scholarship	As per government norms	Socially and educationally backward students in Uttar Pradesh. Apply via scholarship.up.gov.in

Apply for state scholarships within the deadline announced on the official UP scholarship portal each year.

Merit and sports-based concessions may also be available directly from the college on request.

AKS Management MBA Rural Management FAQs

Ques. What does the MBA in Rural Development and Management at AKS Management cover?

Ans. The MBA in Rural Development and Management at AKS Management College covers agribusiness management, rural marketing, cooperative management, microfinance, rural development programme implementation, social entrepreneurship, and self-help group facilitation. The 4-semester AKTU curriculum prepares graduates for roles in government rural development departments, NGOs, agribusiness companies, and rural banking institutions in Uttar Pradesh and North India.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for MBA Rural Management at AKS Management?

Ans. Admission to MBA Rural Development and Management at AKS Management College is through CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, or CMAT. Candidates register on AKTU’s UPTAC portal and are allotted a seat through centralised counselling. Management quota seats are available via direct college application. The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to open following UPTAC counselling around June 2027.

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Rural Management at AKS Management College?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA in Rural Development and Management at AKS Management College is INR 1,33,000 for the entire programme, covering tuition and examination charges. No semester-wise or year-wise breakdown is published. The programme is AKTU-affiliated and AICTE approved, offering one of the more affordable routes to a postgraduate management qualification with a rural development focus.

Ques. What career options are available after MBA Rural Management from AKS Management?

Ans. MBA Rural Development and Management graduates from AKS Management College can pursue careers in rural banking (RRBs, cooperative banks), NABARD, NRLM projects, state rural livelihood missions, NGOs, agribusiness companies, dairy federations, and government rural development programmes. Roles include Rural Development Officer, Programme Manager, Livelihood Coordinator, Agri-Business Executive, and Microfinance Officer. Uttar Pradesh’s large rural sector creates significant employment in this domain.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MBA Rural Management at AKS Management College?

Ans. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories). A valid score in CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, or CMAT is required for UPTAC counselling. Final-year graduates may apply provisionally through the UPTAC portal. No prior work experience or specific undergraduate discipline is required for this MBA specialisation.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA Rural Management students at AKS Management?

Ans. AKS Management College does not publish college-specific merit scholarship details. Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority categories domiciled in Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship through scholarship.up.gov.in and the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Merit and sports concessions may also be available directly from the college on request at the admissions office for the 2027-28 session.