Acropolis Group of Institutions (AGI), Indore began in 2005 as a private education group covering several fields of study. Its five institutes are Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research (AITR), Acropolis Faculty of Management and Research (AFMR), Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research (AIMSR), Acropolis Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (AIPER), and Acropolis Institute of Law (AIL).

RGPV, Bhopal, formally affiliates AITR's engineering programmes, which have AICTE approval. Management and arts programmes come under Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore. AITR is the group's main engineering institute and has NAAC Grade A accreditation, along with NBA approval for selected B.Tech programmes. Each constituent institute has its own AICTE approval and follows the rules of its respective statutory bodies. AGI has no published position in the NIRF Overall or Engineering rankings.

All five institutes share a 10-acre campus at Manglia Square, Bypass Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Students have access to a central library, separate hostel blocks, and laboratories for research and computing. The group's main study options are listed below.

  • The flagship B.Tech degree has 13 specialisations. Options include CSE, AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, IoT, VLSI Design, and Advanced Communication Technologies.
  • Management study options cover an MBA with 6 specialisations, BBA, the 5-year integrated BBA LLB, and MBA Business Analytics.
  • Law students can choose the 5-year BA LLB or BBA LLB, or the 3-year LLB.
  • Pharmacy courses comprise B.Pharm, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, and a Diploma in Pharmacy.
  • The technology group includes M.Tech with 4 specialisations, MCA, BCA, and an integrated BCA plus MCA programme.
  • Commerce and arts options include 5 B.Com variants, including an ACCA track; BA in 5 disciplines; B.Sc in 5 disciplines; B.Des; M.Sc; MA; and M.Com.
  • Diploma courses are available in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Acropolis Group of Institutions Important Dates

The next admission session is 2027-28. Its entrance-test schedule includes JEE Main 2027 for B.Tech, CAT 2026 for MBA, and CLAT 2027 for law courses. CLAT applications remain open until 31 October 2026. Counselling, registration and course-start months marked tentative below may change.

EventDate
CLAT 2027 application deadline for the upcoming law admission cycle31 October 2026
JEE Main 2027 registration for B.Tech, tentativeNovember 2026
CAT 2026 examination for MBA admissionNovember 2026
CLAT 2027 examination for the upcoming law admission cycle6 December 2026
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 for B.Tech, tentative22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027; buffer date: 31 January 2027
MP State MBA counselling, tentativeMarch to June 2027
MP DOTE counselling for B.Tech, tentativeJune to August 2027
Classes begin across programmes, tentativeJuly to August 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Check the official NTA examination calendar and CLAT 2027 schedule for entrance-test updates. Admission and counselling notices should also be checked on the AGI website and MPDTE portal.

Acropolis Group of Institutions Courses and Fees

Students can choose from more than 70 programmes across AGI's five institutes. These cover engineering, management, law, pharmacy, commerce, science, arts and design. The table shows total course fees alongside duration and entry requirements.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech, 13 specialisations4 yearsClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, at least 45%, plus JEE MainINR 3.04 Lakhs
MBA, 6 specialisations2 yearsGraduation plus CAT, MAT or CMATINR 1.38 Lakhs
BBA3 yearsClass 12 in any streamINR 3.05 Lakhs
B.Com, 5 variants3 yearsClass 12 in Commerce or any other streamINR 1.78 Lakhs
BA LLB (Hons.)5 yearsClass 12 with at least 45%, plus CLATINR 3.70 Lakhs
BBA LLB (Hons.)5 yearsClass 12 with at least 45%, plus CLATINR 3.80 Lakhs
LLB (Hons.)3 yearsGraduation with at least 45%, plus CLATINR 1.50 Lakhs
B.Pharm4 yearsClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, plus MP PATINR 2.31 Lakhs
BCA3 yearsClass 12 with MathematicsINR 1.05 Lakhs
B.Des4 yearsClass 12 plus a portfolio or entrance testINR 3.92 Lakhs
B.Sc, 5 disciplines3 yearsClass 12 with relevant science subjectsINR 1.78 Lakhs
M.Tech, 4 specialisations2 yearsB.Tech plus GATEINR 1.53 Lakhs
MCA2 yearsBCA or B.Sc with MathematicsINR 1.18 Lakhs
M.Pharm2 yearsB.Pharm plus GPATINR 1.24 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Within B.Tech, choices include Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, VLSI Design, IoT, Cyber Security, Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, and CSE. The four M.Tech options are Advanced Communication Engineering, AI and Data Science, Electronics VLSI, and IoT.

MBA study areas include Business Analytics, Systems Management, Production Management, Operations Management and Systems, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Finance.

Acropolis Group of Institutions Admission Process

The admission route depends on the programme and institute. Entrance scores, academic marks and the applicable counselling process guide selection. Some courses also allow direct applications.

Entrance Tests and Admission Routes

Course GroupAccepted Entrance TestsHow Admission Takes Place
B.TechJEE Main or CUET UGMPDTE counselling or direct admission
MBACAT, MAT, CMAT or ATMAMP State counselling or direct admission
BBA / BBA LLBCUET, DAVV CET or direct entrySelection on merit
BA LLB / LLBCLAT or LSAT IndiaConsortia counselling or direct admission
B.PharmMP PAT or GPATMP State counselling or direct admission
BCA / B.Com / BA / B.ScCUET or direct entrySelection using Class 12 marks
M.TechGATE or MP PG CETRGPV counselling
MCANIMCET or MP PG CETState counselling or direct admission
M.PharmGPATDirect admission

Applying for B.Tech at AITR

Students with Madhya Pradesh domicile take part in MPDTE's centralised counselling. Applicants without MP domicile may use AGI's direct admission route. To qualify, students must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12. The minimum marks are 45% for the General Category and 40% for SC/ST, following state rules. A valid JEE Main or CUET UG score is also needed.

  1. Meet the Class 12 requirements and obtain a valid JEE Main or CUET UG score.
  2. Use the entrance rank to participate in MP DOTE online counselling if applying with MP domicile. Non-domicile applicants may apply directly to AGI.
  3. Complete the seat-allotment stage through the applicable admission route.
  4. Have the required documents verified.
  5. Pay the fee and complete admission confirmation.

Joining the MBA at AFMR or AIMSR

AFMR and AIMSR run MBA programmes affiliated to DAVV, Indore. Both use entrance scores for selection and accept CAT, MAT, CMAT and ATMA. A graduate from any discipline can apply with at least 50% marks; the minimum is 45% for SC/ST applicants.

  1. Check the graduation requirement and obtain a valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT or ATMA.
  2. Apply for consideration in the entrance-score shortlist.
  3. Attend the Group Discussion and Personal Interview stages.
  4. Complete document verification and confirm admission.

Law Courses at AIL

AIL admits students to its 5-year BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes and its 3-year LLB through CLAT or LSAT India scores.

  • For BA LLB and BBA LLB, applicants need at least 45% in Class 12 and a valid CLAT score.
  • For the 3-year LLB, applicants need a graduation degree with at least 45% and a valid CLAT score.

Entry to Pharmacy and Other Courses

At AIPER, B.Pharm and M.Pharm selection uses MP PAT, described as the Madhya Pradesh Pre-Pharmacy Test, or GPAT scores. For BCA, B.Com, BA, B.Sc and B.Des, students can enter through CUET UG or direct merit selection using Class 12 marks from a recognised board.

Acropolis Group of Institutions Cutoffs

Past counselling rounds indicate that General Category applicants to AITR's B.Tech CSE programme typically need a JEE Main percentile within the following range.

ProgrammeCategoryEntrance TestTypical Percentile Range
B.Tech CSE at AITRGeneralJEE Main85 to 95 percentile

Acropolis Group of Institutions Placements

Campus hiring for engineering and management graduates across AGI is coordinated by AITR's placement cell. In 2024, AITR's highest campus offer reached INR 32 LPA, meaning INR 32 lakhs per year. Its median package was INR 4.5 LPA, and 574 students found placements. The previous batch had 345 placed students.

Placement Measure2024 Batch2023 Batch
Median annual packageINR 4.5 LPAINR 4.0 LPA
Number of students placed574345

Recruiters include IMPETUS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte, Hexaware and Capgemini. Technology and IT services companies account for most recruiters hiring B.Tech graduates in CSE, AI and ML, and Data Science. For management students at AFMR and AIMSR, common hiring sectors are banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and retail.

AIPER graduates enter pharmaceutical research and development, quality assurance, hospital pharmacy and regulatory affairs, which involves meeting rules for medicines. Fresh B.Pharm graduates typically start at INR 2.5 LPA to INR 4 LPA.

Acropolis Group of Institutions Campus Life and Facilities

AGI brings its five institutes together at Manglia Square on Bypass Road, Indore. The 10-acre site lies 12 km from the city centre and can be reached through the AB Road bypass. Male and female students have separate hostel blocks within the campus.

Facilities are arranged for different subjects: a CSE complex with several laboratories, ECE laboratories, a pharmacy research block, and dedicated research and computing labs. Law students use a moot court for practice hearings, while B.Des students have a design studio. The central library stocks more than 50,000 volumes.

Students can use a gymnasium, cricket ground, and basketball and volleyball courts. Colleges from across Madhya Pradesh participate in AGI's annual technical and cultural festivals.

Acropolis Group of Institutions Scholarships

Financial support at AGI considers both academic merit and financial need across all five institutes. During the 2019 academic year, 650 students received scholarships with a combined value exceeding INR 38.85 Lakhs.

ScholarshipWho Can QualifySupport Available
Merit ScholarshipAt least 75% in Class 12 or a top JEE/CLAT percentilePart or all of the tuition fee waived from Year 1
Need-Based ScholarshipFamily income within the relevant state limitsUp to 50% of yearly tuition fees
SC/ST/OBC Category BenefitEligibility under Madhya Pradesh government rulesFee exemptions announced by the state
NSP, National Scholarship Portal80% or more in Class 12 and parental income below INR 4.5 LakhsINR 20,000 to INR 82,000 per year

Madhya Pradesh students can also seek state government support through the MP Scholarship 2.0 portal. Registration usually closes in November each year.

Acropolis Group of Institutions, IPS Academy and SAGE University Comparison

Students considering private engineering and management education in Madhya Pradesh often compare AGI with IPS Academy Indore and SAGE University Indore. All three are private institutions in Indore with courses across several disciplines.

Comparison PointAGI IndoreIPS Academy IndoreSAGE University Indore
Year established200519942017
Institution typePrivate group with 5 institutesPrivate groupPrivate university
NAAC gradeA, for AITRAB+
AICTE approvalYesYesYes
University affiliation for B.TechRGPV, BhopalRGPV, BhopalIts own autonomous university
Total B.Tech feeINR 3.04 LakhsINR 4 to 5 LakhsINR 3 to 4 Lakhs
Median placement package, 2024INR 4.5 LPAINR 4 to 5 LPAINR 3.5 to 4 LPA
Campus size and location10 acres, MangliaMultiple campuses, North Indore40 acres, Khandwa Road

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

AGI's cost advantage rests on its published B.Tech total of INR 3.04 Lakhs. IPS Academy has operated since 1994, giving it a longer institutional history and an established alumni network. SAGE University has been autonomous since 2017; its university status allows greater flexibility in the curriculum, and its modern campus occupies a larger site.

Acropolis Group of Institutions FAQs

Ques. How much should a student budget for the full B.Tech course at AGI Indore?

Ans. AITR's 4-year B.Tech costs INR 3.04 Lakhs in total, with payment spread across 8 semesters. RGPV, Bhopal, affiliates the programme, and it has AICTE approval.

Ques. Which accreditation applies to AGI's engineering institute?

Ans. Within AGI, AITR serves as the main engineering institute. It has NAAC Grade A accreditation and AICTE approval. Selected B.Tech programmes also have NBA approval.

Ques. What hiring results did AITR report for its 2024 batch?

Ans. Placements reached 574 students in 2024. The highest offer stood at INR 32 LPA, while the median was INR 4.5 LPA. Companies hiring students included Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte, Hexaware and Capgemini.

Ques. How do university affiliations differ across AGI's programmes?

Ans. Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal, affiliates AITR's B.Tech programmes. Management and arts courses fall under Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore. The Bar Council of India governs the law programmes.

Ques. How can MP-domicile and non-domicile students enter AITR's B.Tech programme?

Ans. Applicants need JEE Main or CUET UG scores. Students with Madhya Pradesh domicile use MPDTE's centralised counselling, while those without MP domicile may submit a direct application through AGI.

Ques. Can students stay on the Manglia campus during their course?

Ans. AGI has separate on-campus hostel facilities for male and female students at Manglia. Rooms depend on available capacity, so students should confirm hostel availability during admission.

Ques. Which areas can MBA students study through AFMR and AIMSR?

Ans. Students can study Business Analytics, Systems Management, Production Management, Operations Management and Systems, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Finance through the MBA programmes at AFMR and AIMSR.

Ques. Does AGI have a published NIRF Overall or Engineering position?

Ans. No published NIRF Overall or Engineering rank applies to AGI as a group. AITR's main quality credentials are its NAAC Grade A accreditation and NBA approval for selected programmes.