What is the duration of key programmes?

Alliance University provides a wide range of courses that are quite popular and have different duration The undergraduate degrees such as BBA, B.Tech, and B.Des usually take from 3 to 4 years. The Master's degrees, MBA and M.Tech, last for 2 years in case of Post-graduate studies. Besides, the PhD program might take 3 to 5 years for completion, depending on how fast the research goes.

Does Alliance offer LL.M programs?

Yes, one-year postgraduate law programs with strong placement outcomes, as seen in NIRF data for 2021-24 Alliance University Bangalore placements data.

Can International students apply?

Yes, International students can even apply to Alliance University; the application process and Alliance University Bangalore fee structure may differ slightly.

Which is better REVA or Alliance University?

Considering REVA and Alliance University in Bangalore, it really depends on the particular area of study you want to pursue as the deciding factor. NIRF rankings, student reviews of Alliance University, and your placement needs are to be regarded as top criteria for making up your mind up. It is worth mentioning that Alliance University has a slightly higher median package, which makes it a very good option in your deliberation for some of its PG programs, while REVA is very strong in its overall placement stats.

Alliance University Courses Overview

Alliance University offers a wide range of courses through its several specific schools that combine strong academics with practical learning and industry relevance. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, executive, and diploma courses across business, technology, law, arts, sciences, and many more, with a strong focus on experiential learning, skills development, and career readiness.

The Bachelor of Business Administration program (BBA Honours) lays a solid groundwork in the area of business and management. Along with this, there are specializations in Business Analytics, FinTech, and Aviation Management, plus the ACCA modules particularly designed for students who like to combine business management and accounting. The entire BBA scheme is incorporated to enhance the graduates' characteristics of being good leaders, communicators, and problem-solvers through a mix of projects, internships, and working with the industry, henceforth making them ready for no less than an MBA in management education like an entry-level manager position.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, which Alliance Global Business School and Alliance Ascent College co-ordinate, is a two-year program that gives high importance to advanced management education and professional development. Among the possible choices of specializations offered are Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Data Science, and Generative AI. The curriculum not only focuses on the development of strategic thinking skills but also on the application thereof through case studies, internships, and constant interaction with the industry to mold the graduates into future leaders. Admissions to the MBA program are open only to those who have secured a valid score in any of the national-level management entrance exams such as CAT, NMAT, XAT, MAT, etc.

Alliance University’s Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program is a 4-year program (3-years for lateral entry) focusing on the development of the students' technical and practical engineering skills through a strong foundation in the respective disciplines. The specialties consist of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. The emphasis is on innovation, laboratories, projects, and the working environment in the technology field for the career purpose of students.

The Master of Technology (M.Tech) program is designed to impart advanced technical knowledge and research-oriented learning. Students who select specializations including Computer Science, VLSI Design, and Data Engineering, etc. are equipped to take up senior technical or research roles. Whereas the Bachelor of Commerce program is concentrated on the areas of commerce, finance and accounting. The learners get trained in areas like taxation, auditing, economics, and business law which in turn makes them suitable for finance and corporate services careers. The BA LL.B program is a combination of law and social sciences that helps develop strong legal reasoning and research abilities. The Ph.D. program is a pathway to conducting original research in the fields of management, engineering, law, sciences and social sciences.

Alliance University Courses Key Highlight Table

Course	Duration	Eligibility
Undergraduate
BBA	3/4 Years (Hons.)	10+2 with min. 50% (45% reserved)
B.Com	3/4 Years (Hons.)	10+2 with min. 50% (45% reserved)
B.Tech	4 Years (Regular)/3 Years (Lateral)	Pass 10+2 with Science with minimum 50% marks Lateral entry requires a Diploma or a B.Sc (5% marks relaxation to SC /ST)
BCA	4 Years	Pass 10+2 with a minimum 50% (45% to reserved candidates)
BA LL.B	5 Years	Pass 10+2 with a minimum 50%
LL.B	3 Years	Graduation with a minimum 45% marks
BA	4 Years (Hons.)	10+2 min. 50% (45% SC/ST)
BFA	4 Years	Pass 10+2 with a minimum 50% marks
BVA	4 Years	Pass 10+2 with a minimum 50% marks
B.Sc	3/4 Years (Hons.)	Pass 10+2 with minimum 50%, aptitude test as applicable
B.Des	4 Years	-
Postgraduate
MBA	2 Years	Bachelor's min. 50% (45% reserved); CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT/AMAT, PI, Essay
M.Tech	2 Years	B.Tech/B.E./MCA relevant min. 50% (45% reserved); Entrance test, PI
MCA	2 Years	Bachelor's (BCA/B.Sc./B.Com/BA) min. 50%, Math at 10+2/grad; Entrance, PI
LL.M	1 Year	LL.B. min. 45% (40% reserved); ACLAT, PI
M.A	2 Years	Bachelor's min. 50%, English reading; Merit-based
M.Sc	2 Years	Relevant Bachelor's min. 50% (45% reserved); Merit/Entrance, PI
MPA	2 (Regular)/1 Year (Lateral)	Bachelor's in Arts/relevant; Merit/Audition
Doctoral
Ph.D	Min. 3 Years	Master's ≥55% (UGC scale); ARAT
Executive
Executive PGDM	16 Months	Bachelor's + 2-3 years work exp.
Diploma
Diploma in Performing Arts	1 Year	Pass in Class 10 with a minimum of 2 years of formal dance training or above 14 -16 years of age

Alliance University Undergraduate Courses

Alliance University provides an extensive range of undergraduate programs for students to choose from different fields of study such as business, law, liberal arts, computing, engineering, design, and aviation. The Alliance School of Business provides BBA (Hons.) programs in General, Business Analytics, FinTech, and Advantage pathways integrating ACCA or CMA modules; these emphasize case-based pedagogy, industry internships, certification-linked curricula, and entrepreneurship development. Besides the common, the B.Com (Hons.) programs in the Advantage CMA area train the students in the aforementioned fields and also prepare them for the global finance certifications.

The Alliance School of Advanced Computing provides B.Tech programs in core and cutting-edge areas such as AI & Data Science, AI & ML, multiple CSE specializations, IT, and emerging technologies. These courses feature laboratory-based learning, research exposure, hackathons, and project-driven capstone work. Its BCA (Hons.) programs in AI & ML and Data Science stress programming mastery, data handling, model-building, and application development through hands-on training.

The Alliance University Bangalore Law courses include BA LL.B (Hons.) and LL.B (3-year) degree offered by Alliance School of Law with strong clinical legal education through moot courts, legal aid clinics, internships, and court visits. The School of Liberal Arts & Humanities offers BA (Hons.) in seven disciplines, BFA, BVA, and B.Sc. (Hons.), highlighting interdisciplinary electives, fieldwork, and research projects. The Alliance School of Aviation Studies offers a B.Sc. Aviation and BBA Aviation Management with practical exposure to aviation operations, safety and regulatory frameworks to prepare students for industry roles. For detailed information about courses and their specializations, check the undergraduate course tab.

Course	Specialisation	Duration	School Name	Eligibility Criteria
BBA (Hons.)	General	3 Years / 4 Years (Hons.)	Alliance School of Business	Pass 10+2 with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category SC / ST)
BBA (Hons.) - Advantage ACCA	Integrated ACCA modules
BBA (Hons.) - Advantage CMA	Integrated CMA modules
BBA in Sports Management	Sports Management	3 Years
BBA (Hons.)	General	4 Years	Alliance Ascent College
BBA (Hons.) - Business Analytics	Business Analytics		Alliance Global Business School
BBA (Hons.) - FinTech	Financial Technology		Alliance Global Business School
BBA (Aviation Management)	Aviation Management		Alliance School of Aviation Studies
B.Com (Hons.)	Accounting and Taxation Finance International Business Marketing Business Analytics Fintech	3 Years / 4 Years (Hons.)	Alliance School of Business
B.Com (Hons.) - Advantage ACCA
B.Com (Hons.) - Advantage CMA
B.Com (Hons.) - CA Integrated		4 Years	Alliance School of Management and Technology
B.Tech	AI & Data Science; AI & ML; CSE; CSE-AI & Future Tech; CSE-Blockchain; CSE-Cloud; CSE-Cyber Security; CSE-DevOps; CSE-Full Stack; CSE-IoT; CSE-Software Product Eng.; IT; IT-AR/VR; IT-Data Analytics	4 Years (Regular) / 3 Years (Lateral)	Alliance School of Advanced Computing	Regular: 10+2 with 50% in Physics and Mathematics, with the addition of any Chemistry / Biology, Technical Vocational Subject. Valid entrance test score as applicable BIotechnology: Pass 12th with 50% in Chemistry and Physics, with the addition of Biology / Mathematics Lateral: Pass Diploma with at least 50% marks in the relevant branch Pass B.Sc from with a minimum marks 50% (math in 12th) 5% relaxation to SC / ST students
B.Tech	Aerospace, Biotechnology, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Production	4 Years (Regular) / 3 Years (Lateral)	Alliance School of Applied Engineering
BCA (Hons.)	General	4 Years	Alliance School of Advanced Computing	Pass 10+2 with a minimum 50% marks A relaxation of 5% marks for reserved candidates, SC/ST
BCA (Hons.) - AI & ML	Artificial Intelligence & ML
BCA (Hons.) - Data Science	Data Science
BCA (Hons.) - Game Development	Game Design & Development
BA LL.B (Hons.)	Intellectual Property Rights Law Business Law International Law Constitutional Law Criminal Law Business & Law	5 Years	Alliance School of Law	Pass 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 50% + selection process (45% for SC/ST) Diploma with at least 50% marks (45% for SC / ST) from an AICTE-recognised institute
BBA LL.B (Hons.)		5 Years		10+2 with minimum 50% + selection process
LL.B (3 Year)	Law	3 Years		Graduation with a minimum 45% required marks
BA (Hons.)	Economics, English, Literary & Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology	4 Years	Alliance School of Liberal Arts & Humanities	10+2 with a minimum 50% (45% marks for reserved candidates)
BFA	Painting & Sculpture
BVA	Visual Arts
B.Sc. (Hons.)	Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Psychology, Statistics, Psychology		Alliance School of Liberal Arts & Humanities	10+2 with Science or Computer Science stream with minimum 50% (5% marks relaxation to SC/ST)
B.Sc. (Hons.)	Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics		Alliance School of Sciences	10+2 with Science stream and minimum 50% (45% marks for SC/ST)
B.Sc (Aviation)	Aviation / Aeronautical Science	3 Years	Alliance School of Aviation Studies	Pass 10+2 with 50% marks, Science PCM preferred (A relaxation of 5% marks to SC / ST)
B.Des.	General, Animation Film Design, Fashion Design, Interaction & UX, Interior Design, Product Design, Visual Communication	4 Years (Regular) / 3 Years (Lateral)	Alliance School of Design	Pass 12th from a recognized Board with a minimum 50%, (a relaxation of 5% marks for reserved candidates)
B.Des.	Game Design, Interaction Design, Interior & Space Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Visual Communication & Brand Identity	4 Years (Regular) / 3 Years (Lateral)	Alliance Global Design School

Alliance University PG Programs

Alliance University offers a variety of programs covering different specializations, methodologies, and interdisciplinary fields designed to build advanced disciplinary knowledge and strong professional competencies. The courses listed (MBA, M.Tech, MCA, LL.M, MA, M.Sc) are popular postgraduate programs focusing on business, technology, law, arts, and sciences. The most comprehensive Master of Business Administration (2-year) program at the Alliance School of Business provides specialisations in Finance, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Business Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, etc.

The Alliance School of Business has received specialized accreditation for its management programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), USA. Additionally, there are MBA programs in Data Science and Generative AI run in partnership with Europe’s Leading B-School that emphasize emerging analytical and AI-driven business applications, including critical thinking, and holistic learning.

The Alliance School of Advanced Computing offers the M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering course boost students with advanced knowledge and skills to navigate them in the field of computer science and engineering. The program features a comprehensive curriculum covering math foundations of computer science, advanced data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

Alliance University’s postgraduate computing programs also include MCA in different specilized course such as Data Science, Game development, and Gen AI. The program is designed for two years’ duration, in which students will address to solve real-word problems through data-driven solutions, machine learning, and other computing technologies like Python programming. The LL.M. program at the Alliance School of Law, of one year's duration, equips students with advanced knowledge in legal principles, justice, and governance.

Program	Specialisation	School	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance Exams / Selection
MBA	Finance Marketing Operations Human Resource Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management Product Management	Alliance School of Business	2 Years	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.	CAT / XAT / NMAT / GMAT / MAT / CMAT Academic Performance, Entrance test score, Personal Interview, Essay
MBA	Finance Marketing Operations Human Resource Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Fintech and Digital Wealth Retail Management and E-Commerce Digital Product Management Organisational Transformation Business Consulting	Alliance Ascent College		Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
MBA - Data Science & Gen AI	Data Science & Gen AI	Alliance Global Business School		Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% (45 % for reserved category SC / ST) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
MBA - FinTech	Financial Technology	Alliance Global Business School		Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% (45 % for reserved category SC / ST) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
MBA - International Marketing & Brand Management	International Marketing & Brand Management	Alliance Global Business School		Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% (45 % for reserved category SC / ST) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
MBA - Luxury & Fashion Management	Luxury & Fashion Management	Alliance Global Business School		Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% (45 % for reserved category SC / ST) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
MBA - Sports Management	Sports Management	Alliance Global Business School		Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% (45 % for reserved category SC / ST) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
MBA - FinTech	Digital Banking & Payments Algorithmic Trading & Quant Finance Blockchain & Decentralized Finance	Alliance School of Management and Technology		Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% (45 % for reserved category SC / ST) Qualify for any one National-level management aptitude tests and AMAT.
M.Tech. in AI & Data Science	AI & Data Science	Alliance School of Advanced Computing		B.Tech / BE in a relevant discipline with min. 50% in CS and IT or MCA 45% marks for reserved candidates	University Entrance Academic performance Extempore presentation Personal Interview
M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering		Alliance School of Advanced Computing		B.Tech/BE (CGPA relevant) with min. 50% 5% marks relaxation to SC / ST
M.Tech. in VLSI & Embedded Systems		Alliance School of Applied Engineering
MCA		Alliance School of Advanced Computing		Bachelor’s degree (BCA / B.Sc. / B.Com / B.A.) with min. 50% Mathematics at 10+2 or at Graduation	Master of Computer Application Entrance test, Oral Extempore Presentation, Personal Interview
MCA - Data Science	Data Science			Bachelor’s degree (BCA / B.Sc. / B.Com / B.A.) with min. 50%
MCA - Game Development	Game Development
MCA - Generative AI	Generative AI
LL.M. (Master of Laws)	Constitutional and Human Rights Law Corporate Law Crime and Forensics Law Human Rights Law Intellectual Property Law IT and Data Protection Law Law, Climate Change and Sustainability Trade and Commercial Law	Alliance School of Law	1 Year	LL.B. / B.L. or any graduate Law degree recognised by BCI with min. 45% marks (40% for reserved students)	ACLAT entrance Personal Interview
M.A. in English (Creative Writing)	Creative Writing	Alliance School of Liberal Arts & Humanities	2 Years	Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% English reading compulsory	Merit-based*
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic)	Organic Chemistry	Alliance School of Sciences		Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent from a recognised University with min. 50% marks (45% for reserved candidates)	Merit-based Valid score in Alliance University Entrance Test Academic performance Oral Extempore Personal Interview
M.Sc. in Data Science	Data Science	Alliance School of Sciences		B.Sc / B.Tech / B.E with min. 50% marks (45% for reserved candidates)
Master of Performing Arts (MPA)	Bharatanatyam Carnatic Vocal Kathak Kuchipudi Mohiniyattam	Alliance School of Performing, Visual & Creative Arts	2 Years (Regular) / 1 Year (Lateral)	Bachelor’s degree Certificate in performing arts 5 years of performing experience in dancing	Merit-based / Audition

Alliance University PhD Programs

Alliance University offers a wide range of doctoral programmes designed to promote advanced research, interdisciplinary inquiry and academic excellence across diverse domains. The Ph.D. programmes at Alliance University are offered through various specialised schools and centres, supporting full-time and part-time research with a minimum duration of 3 years and an upper limit extending up to six to eight years, as per UGC norms.

The Ph.D. in Management, offered by the Alliance School of Business, covers research areas such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Business, and a few others.

Similar research-focused admission processes apply to Ph.D. programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, and Engineering and Technology, offered by the Alliance School of Advanced Computing and the Alliance School of Applied Engineering, with focus areas spanning Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security, Biotechnology, and core engineering disciplines.

Additionally, Alliance University Bangalore offered Ph.D. in Law through its Alliance School of Law across current events, issues, or topics that have significant implications on socially relevant areas such as Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law, Sustainability, Human Rights, etc. Doctoral programmes in Liberal Arts, Transdisciplinary Design, Economics, Applied Mathematics, and Sciences support research in humanities, social sciences, mathematics, physics, and chemistry, encouraging both disciplinary depth and cross-disciplinary perspectives.

Alliance University also offers a Ph.D. in Public Policy through its Centre of Excellence, focusing on the environment of rigorous, systematic, and science-based research with the integration of social sciences. Overall, the doctoral ecosystem emphasizes rigorous research training, ethical scholarship, and global academic relevance. To check the admission and eligibility criteria, refer to the admission section.

Program	Area of Research	School	Duration
Ph.D. in Management	Entrepreneurship Finance & Accounting Marketing Operations Management & Information Systems Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management General Management and International Business	Alliance School of Business	Minimum 3 years; up to 6-8 years
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence of Things Cloud Computing Cyber Security Data Science Quantum Components	Alliance School of Advanced Computing
Ph.D. in Biotechnology	Plant Sciences Disease and Drugs Biodiversity Studies Microbiology and Industrial Biotechnology NanoBiotechnology and Biomaterials Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics	Alliance School of Applied Engineering
Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology	Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Alliance School of Applied Engineering
Ph.D. in Law	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Climate Change and Sustainability Constitutional and Administrative Law Corporate and Commercial Law Criminal Law and Security Law Cyber and Technology Law Intellectual Property Law LGBTQ Rights Sustainable Development Goals Tech & AI Policy Viksit Bharat 2047 Women and Child Rights	Alliance School of Law
Ph.D. - School of Liberal Arts	Cultural Studies English Hindi Kannada Media Studies Political Science Psychology Sociology	Alliance School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
Ph.D. in Transdisciplinary Design	Cultural Studies English Hindi Kannada Media Studies Political Science Psychology Sociology	Alliance School of Design
Ph.D. in Economics	Applied Econometrics Applied Microeconomic Theory International Economics Labour Economics Macroeconomics	Alliance School of Economics
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics	Applied Statistics Artificial Intelligence Big Data Analytics Combinatorics Differential Equations Discrete Mathematics Distribution Theory Fluid Dynamics Fractional Calculus General Topology Graph Theory Machine Learning Nonlinear Dynamics Numerical Methods Reliability Stochastic Processes	Alliance School of Sciences
Ph.D. in Sciences	Physics: Nano Phosphors and Organic-Inorganic Inorganic-Inorganic Assemblies Optical Fibre Technology Opto-Electronic devices Non-linear Optics Optical Sensors Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry Medicinal Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Polymer Chemistry/Technology Material Science Nanotechnology Inorganic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Physical Chemistry	Alliance School of Sciences
Ph.D. in Public Policy	Gender and Education Environmental and Social Liability Climate Resilience Green Criminology Nutrition Policy AI and Copyright Outcome-based Education	Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Sustainability and ESG Research
Ph.D. in Performing Arts	Indian Classical Dance Indian Classical Music	Alliance School of Performing, Visual and Creative Arts
Ph.D. in VISTA (Venture Innovation for Social Transformation & Advancement)		Faculty of Doctoral Studies
Ph.D. in Indic Studies	Epigraphy and Manuscriptology Numismatics South Asian Art Forms Indian Mathematics and Astronomy Folklore Studies Vedic Culture Indian Medicine Indian Temple Architecture Yoga and Mental Health Sculpture and Iconography	Centre of Excellence in Indic Studies

Alliance University - Executive Education for Working Professionals

Alliance University’s Executive Education programs have been designed for working professionals to get a fast-track career advancement without any career breaks. Its main program, Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), is a 16-month course that is a weekend class format and combines the learning of core MBA subjects like digital transformation, analytics, leadership, and specialized electives like Human Resources Management, System Operations, Business Intelligence, etc. The course is especially planned for mid-to-senior level executives with 2-5 years of experience. The curriculum of Executive PGDM is both industry-relevant and delivered by expert faculty and professionals, thus encouraging strategic decision-making and a global perspective being introduced in the students.

Program

Specialisation

School

Duration

Eligibility

Entrance / Selection

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive PGDM)

Marketing

Financial

Human Resource

Information Systems

Operations and Project

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Alliance School of Business

16 Months (modular / weekend or blended mode)

Bachelor’s degree

For degree holders, mainly 2 to 3 years or more of work experience

For a diploma holder, min. 5 year work experience

Personal Interview

Alliance University - Diploma

Alliance University’s Diploma in Performing Arts, offered by the Alliance School of Performing, Visual and Creative Arts, is a one-year vocational program combination of theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. The diploma in performing art offer several specializations, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Contemporary dance, Carnatic Music, and Indology. All these specialised programs nurture artistic talent for professional careers.

Eligibility requires passing the 10th class with at least two years of prior dance training or being 14-16 years old for Contemporary dance, Carnatic Music, and Indology, depending on the stream. Alliance School of Performing, Visual, and Creative Arts emphasizes skill elevation through expert mentorship, preparing students for advanced studies, performances, and industry roles like choreography and art management.

Program Name	Specialization	School	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Performing Arts	Bharatanatyam Kathak Mohiniyattam Kuchipudi Odissi	Alliance School of Performing, Visual and Creative Arts	1 year	For the dance practitioners, the minimum eligibility criteria are passing 10th Class with Minimum 2 years of dance learning experience.
	Contemporary Carnatic Music			Pass class 10th or be above 14 years
	Indology			Pass class 10th or be above 16 years of age