Which Are The Popular BBA Colleges in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is one of the most popular education hubs in India, especially for IT and business studies. Take a look at top 10 BBA colleges in Bangalore, below.

 

Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA is one of the popular undergraduate courses that offer multiple career options. After completing higher-secondary education, a student who aspires for a career in business management/administration or plans to become an entrepreneur. can take up this 3-year course to gain valuable knowledge about the functional aspects of a company. During the tenure of the course, the BBA student gets opportunities via lectures, presentations, internships, etc. to learn various aspects of business administration, human resources management, financial management, marketing management, and operations management. These aspects are also some of the specializations offered in BBA. Post BBA, various entry-level job positions are available in domains like sales and marketing, human resources, finance, banking and insurance, general management, etc.

However, only an undergraduate degree in business management is not enough in today’s competitive environment. For higher and managerial-level positions, you require a post-graduation degree. That’s where MBA (Master of Business Administration) becomes necessary after a BBA degree.

The admission criteria for BBA course differs from institute to institute. While some BBA colleges admit students on the basis of class 12 marks, others offer admission on the basis of entrance exam score.

There are over 1900 colleges and institutes in India which offer BBA course. One of the most popular hubs of BBA course is Bengaluru. Many reputed BBA colleges like Christ University and St. Joseph’s College of Commerce are also located in Bangalore. Here’s a list of some of the popular BBA colleges in Bengaluru.

Note: BBA colleges listed in this article is based on the list of ‘most viewed Institutes/Colleges on Shiksha’. These colleges are not listed in any particular order or hierarchy.

Let’s take a look:

Christ University

Christ (Deemed to be University): Christ University was founded in 1969 as an autonomous college but in the year 2008, it became Deemed To Be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It not only offers courses in business management but also in other streams like Engineering, Commerce, etc. The Christ University campus is multi-cultural with students from India as well as abroad studying here. Other key highlights include the Study Abroad exchange programme in collaboration with various foreign varsities like University of Minnesota, University of Oregon, University of Paris, NHTV University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands.

The eligibility criteria for admission to BBA, BBA (Hons), BBA (Finance and International Business) and BBA (Finance and Accountancy) is class 12^th pass or equivalent (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / IGCSE / IB) in any stream from any recognized education board. The selection process consists of 4 rounds: Christ University Entrance Test (CUET), Skill Assessment Test, Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview.

Presidency College

Presidency College, Bengaluru:  Established in the year 2001, a notable highlight of this college is that it has been ranked as the best B-school offering MBA under Bangalore University. It was also ranked amongst “The Best Colleges of India” by India Today for various streams in 2018. The BBA course offered by this institute is one of the top 3 programmes in India.

Eligibility criteria for admission to its BBA course is class 12^th pass or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate. Admission is granted on the basis of performance in personal interview.

St Joseph's College of Commerce

St. Joseph’s College of Commerce: Established in the year 1882, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce is one of the oldest colleges in Bengaluru. Although affiliated to Bangalore University, the college is autonomous having its own examination and recognition system. The BBA programme is offered in collaboration with CIMA (Certified Institute of Management Accountants) and is also called BBA (CIMA integrated). Another course, BBA Twinning, is a study abroad programme where the student completes their first year at SJCC while their remaining two years are spent at a foreign university (Swansea University, UK or Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, New Zealand).

The eligibility criteria for admission is class 12^th pass from a recognized board/university or through National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). All these courses also require passing in the SMAT (St. Joseph’s Management Aptitude Test).

Jain University

Jain University: This university was declared as Deemed To Be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act. CMS (Center for Management Studies) is an integral part of Jain University where the BBA course offered is called Corporate BBA, with specializations in Finance, Marketing, HRM and Entrepreneurship. Jain University is ranked No. 21 among the top private universities.

The eligibility criteria for admission is class 12^th pass in any discipline from a recognized board/university. Admission process includes Jain Entrance Test (JET) and group discussion.

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences: A UGC-approved private university established in 2013, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences was ranked as one of the top 100 universities by NIRF-MHRD within two years of its establishment. Courses offered in this college are bifurcated under different faculties for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses.

The eligibility criteria for admission to its BBA programme is class 12^th pass from a recognized education board.

Mount Carmel College

Mount Carmel College (MCC): Established in 1948, this "women only" college was initially affiliated to Mysore University, but later received affiliation to Bangalore University. In 2005, Mount Carmel College became an autonomous college, while still staying affiliated to Bangalore University. MCC has been accreditated as “A” grade by NAAC. Its Department of Commerce and Management offering BBA programme is recognized as a Research Centre by the Bangalore University.

The eligibility criteria for admission to BBA course is passing two-year PUC (Pre-University Course) in Arts/Science/Commerce in Karnataka. Aspirants are required to clear the BBA entrance test MCMAT, group discussion and personal interview for admission.

Kristu Jayanti College

Kristu Jayanti College (KJC): KJC was established in 1999 by the “Bodhi Nikethan Trust”. It received autonomous status in 2013 and is now affiliated to Bangalore University. It has also received UGC recognition under categories 2(f) and 12(B), and NAAC accreditation of “A” grade. KJC is a co-education and self-financing institution with an 8.5-acre campus.

The eligibility criteria for admission to BBA courses of KJC is at least 40% aggregate in PUC/class 12^th/equivalent from a recognized board. The admission process includes group discussion and personal interview.

Alliance School of Business

Alliance School of Business, Alliance University: Alliance University is a renowned private university in Bengaluru. The varsity is recognized by UGC and is the first in B-school in India to be accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), USA.

It also offers exchange programmes and summer schools, among others. The Alliance School of Business is ranked among the top 10 private business schools in India.

Admission to its BBA programme is based on an entrance test, the Alliance Undergraduate Management Admission Test (AUMAT) and personal interview. 

MNIMS, Bangalore

NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) University, Bengaluru Campus: The first campus of NMIMS in Bengaluru was established in 2008 and the second campus was established in 2016.

In 2015, NMIMS Bengaluru received an international accreditation for management courses from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK, becoming the youngest B-school to receive the accreditation. The university has been ranked 14^th for general management programme in Central Asia by Eduniversal. It was also ranked by the MHRD as one of the top 5 emerging B-schools in 2015.

The eligibility criteria for admission to its BBA programme is class 12th with pass with 60% aggregate and Mathematics and/or Statistics as mandatory subjects. Admission process includes appearance in NPAT (NMIMS Programs After Twelfth) on the basis of which candidates are selected for admission.

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