Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA is one of the most popular bachelor degree programmes after class XII/Intermediate. The BBA course is the gateway to numerous job opportunities in a plethora of sectors like Marketing, Education, Finance, Sales, and Government to name just a few. Here are some important highlights of the BBA program/degree that you should know about:
There are various BBA specializations one can choose from such as
The most common competitive exams for BBA are IPMAT conducted by IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak, UGAT conducted by AIMA. Other popular exams are Christ University Entrance Test (CUET), Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET).
Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management – Indore (IIM Indore) and Rohtak (IIM Rohtak). The national level test is a gateway for admission to the five-year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Indore.
IPMAT 2020 will be held in online test mode followed by Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The program is spread across a period of five years and consists of 15 terms. Every year constitutes of three terms of three months duration. The final selection of candidates will be based on the Composite Scores (CS) computed based on the following.
| Components | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| IPMAT 2020 | 50 |
| WAT | 50 |
| PI | 35 |
| Composite Score | Total of all scores |
IPMAT eligibility 2020 is a set of requirements as mentioned by IIM Indore, that students must fulfill for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management. The eligibility criteria for IPMAT 2020 is as under
Candidates willing to appear for IPMAT 2020 need to register for the exam. It must be noted that the application form must be submitted before the deadline. It is advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling in the application form.
The fee is Rs 1400 for general category/NC-OBC and Rs 700 for reserved category candidates. Candidates must note that the fee can be paid only in online mode.
Under Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) is a common entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs like Integrated MBA, BBA, BCA and BHM and other courses.
UGAT tests candidates on their knowledge of English, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Numerical & Data Analysis. Usually, the exam is conducted in pen and paper mode only. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, AIMA has decided to conduct the entrance exam in Internet-based Test mode only.
Candidates registering for UGAT 2020 must ensure that they check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates must note that applications that do not comply by the eligibility criteria will be rejected by the officials.
Aspirants willing to appear for UGAT need to register themselves for the exam by filling the application form. The registration form can be obtained either online or offline by making a payment of Rs. 650/-
Christ University Entrance Test is conducted for admission to B Tech, BBA, BBA (Hons), BBA (Finance and International Business), BBA (Finance and Accountancy), BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, B Com (Hons), B Com (International Finance), B Com (Professional), BA-CEP and BHM.
Christ University has released the Christ University Entrance Test 2020 dates on the official website. Christ University Entrance Test application form 2020 was released on December 8, 2019. The last date to apply for CUET 2020 session II was April 20, 2020 and the last date for session III was May 11, 2020. The selection process of these courses consists of Christ University Entrance Test, Skill Assessment Test, Micro Presentation and Personal Interview. The session 1 exam has been cancelled due to technical issues but the personal interviews will be conducted as scheduled. Session II exam was conducted on May 3 and May 4, 2020. The Session III exam was conducted on May 17, 2020.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide lockdown, CUET 2020 will be conducted in internet mode on the scheduled dates and the aspirants can appear for the exam from their homes.
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BBA, BBA (Hons), BBA (Finance and International Business), BBA (Finance and Accountancy), B Com (Hons), B Com (International Finance), B Com (Professional) and, BA-CEP, BHM | • The candidate must have completed education till Class 12 in any stream from a recognised university or board • Those in Class 12 or awaiting the result, are also eligible to apply |
| BA LLB (Hons) | • The candidate must have completed education till Class 12 from a recognised university or board with at least 45% aggregate in any stream • Students pursuing an International curriculum must have AIU approval and must obtain a grade of not less than 'C' or its equivalent • The candidate should also be below 20 years of age as on July 1, 2019 • Those in Class 12 or awaiting Class 12 result, are also eligible to apply |
| BBA LLB (Hons) | • The candidate must have completed education till Class 12 from a recognised university or board with at least 45% aggregate in any stream • Students pursuing International curriculum must have AIU approval and must obtain a grade of not less than 'C' or its equivalent • The candidate should also be below 20 years of age as on July 1, 2019 • Those in Class 12 or awaiting Class 12 result, are also eligible to apply |
| LLM | • The candidate must have passed LLB from a recognised university in India or abroad recognised by UGC/AIU • Those in final year are also eligible to apply, but they should have scored 50% or above aggregate in all the semesters of UG exams /td> |
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for BBA admission is a computer based online test of 2 hours duration. SET is the mandatory exam for BBA 2020-23 admission in all the Symbiosis institutes as they accept only SET exam score. Conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, SET full form is Symbiosis Entrance Test for admission to various undergraduate courses at Symbiosis colleges. Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is the only entrance exam for admission to BBA and many other undergraduate programmes offered by the SCMS and other Symbiosis institutes. Key highlights of SET exam are:
| SET Exam Conducting Authority | Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune |
| Admission opportunity through SET exam | BBA/BBA (IT) in all Symbiosis Institutes |
| SET 2020 Exam Top BBA colleges | SCMS, SICSR |
| SET Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test |
| Maximum Marks in SET Exam 2020 | 90 + WAT |
| SET Exam duration | 2 hours from 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM |
| Number of Questions in SET Exam | 90 MCQs + WAT of 30 Minutes |
| Type of Questions in SET Exam 2020 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Written Ability Test (WAT) |
| Number of Sections in SET 2020 Exam | 4 + WAT section |
| Scoring Pattern in SET | +1 Mark for every correct answer for MCQ; Marks for WAT awarded separately |
| Negative Marking in SET 2020 Exam | No Negative Marking |
| Number of Answer Options in SET exam | 4 Answer Options for Each Question |
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2020 is an online exam of 2 hours duration and consists of 5 sections. The sectional composition of SET 2020 Exam with number of questions and maximum marks assigned for each section are:
| Sl No. | Section Name | Number of questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General English | 24 | 24 |
| 2. | Quantitative | 24 | 24 |
| 3. | General Awareness | 24 | 24 |
| 4. | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 18 | 18 |
| 5. | Written Ability Test (WAT) | WAT on One Topic of 30 minutes duration | Based on performance and skill |
| Total | 90+WAT | 90+WAT |
Law is a career stream that candidates pursue at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) or doctorate (PhD) level to practice the legal profession in India. Law as a career is very popular among students in India. The popularity of this stream can be judged from the fact that famous people like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela as well as the former US President Barack Obama were lawyers.
Scope of law as a career is immense in India. These days, law graduates do not just opt to get dressed in black and white apparels and head to court but also make their presence feel in corporate houses, law firms, law agencies, administrative services and the likes.
A career in law requires one to put in a lot of hard work and long working hours. The preferred specialisations in law are either criminal or civil. However, these days other branches are also gaining popularity such as cyber law, patent law as well as corporate law.
To make a career in law at the UG level, aspirants can pursue five-year duration integrated LLB courses such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB or BCom LLB. Candidates can also opt to pursue a three year LLB course after completing their graduation. Apart from this, candidates who wish to study further can obtain a master’s degree (LLM) followed by a doctoral degree (PhD).
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to candidates in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law courses offered at 22 NLUs and other colleges/ universities accepting exam scores.
Till 2018, the exam was conducted by NLUs on a rotational basis. However, from 2019 onwards it is being conducted by a permanent body formed by the universities, i.e. The Consortium of NLUs.
To appear for CLAT exam, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as under:
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Test Takers | Approx. 59,000 |
| Accepting Colleges | 121 colleges |
| Official Website | https://clatconsortiumofnlu.ac.in/ |
Candidates seeking admissions to NLUs or law schools accepting CLAT scores have to follow the process as under:
Online application - The CLAT consortium opens the application window in online mode on the official website. Candidates seeking admissions through CLAT exam have to apply before the last date of application after completing each step including, registration, filling up the form, uploading documents and fee payment.
Fee: Rs 4000/-
