Best BBA Colleges in Gujarat

The literacy rate in Gujarat has seen upward trend and is 79.31% as per 2011 population census. It has the unique status of education hub of the country offering greater corporate interface availability which makes it a perfect choice to study BBA. BBA Colleges in Gujarat offer quality education with high placements. BBA in Gujarat is a good choice since you have good options with quality education at a low fee and high return on investment (ROI).

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is one of the most popular undergraduate degree programmes for students who want to pursue a career in management after completing Class 12th. This course provides understanding related to the administration of business and managing the business operations. BBA can be pursued by students from all three major streams namely Science, Arts and Commerce. BBA course prepares students for management and entrepreneurship roles. The most popular entrance exams for studying BBA in Gujarat are UGAT, KUAT and FDDI AIST.

Gujarat is home to prestigious institutes to pursue BBA like Gujarat University, Ahmedabad; The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara; Parul University, Vadodara; Amrut Mody School of Management (AMSOM), Ahmedabad; Parul University, Vadodara; Amity University Online (AUO), Ahmedabad; Asia Pacific Institute of Management (APIM), Ahmedabad, etc. Different specialisations offered by BBA colleges in Gujarat are:

• Finance
• Sales and Marketing
• Human Resources
• Travel and Tourism Management
• IT & Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Family Business
• Retail
• Sports

BBA graduates require several skills to manage different types of work. Here is the list of some of the skills:

• Good communication skills
• Etiquette
• Problem-solving
• Negotiating
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Interpersonal
• Social consciousness
• Critical thinking
• Team player
• Detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Multi-tasking
• Commitment
• Time management
• Adaptability

BBA Admission Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to get admission for BBA in Gujarat:

• A candidate must have completed Class 12th in any stream from a recognised educational board or university.
• A candidate must have attained an aggregate percentage of 50 or above in Class 12th.
• A candidate awaiting 12th results can also apply for BBA.

There are a total of 203 BBA colleges in Gujarat which offer BBA, out of which 137 are private, 10 are public and 24 are private-public. They offer full-time, part-time, distance-learning and online modes of study.

Here is the list of some of the top private and public BBA colleges in Gujarat:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
AMSOM, Ahmedabad	7,60,000
School of Liberal Studies (SLS), Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar	8,20,000
Parul University, Vadodara	1,50,000
Amity University Online (AUO), Ahmedabad	1,65,000
P P Savani University (PPSU), Surat	5,40,000

 

Public Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs)
MSU, Vadodara	82,260
Gujarat University	-
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad	24,000 – 66,000
National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodara	2.46,000
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Ahmedabad	-

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What are the study options after BBA?

BBA opens up several gateways for aspirants in different sectors including private and government for various roles in business management. It is a well-known fact that Management professionals can work in a variety of industries. They can work in MNCs, corporate houses, educational institutes, private enterprises, banks, etc. Talking about jobs in the government sector, a BBA graduate can find jobs in Banks, Armed Forces, PSUs, Indian Railways, Municipal Corporations, etc. They can also prepare for Civil Services examination for administrative roles in government sector. 

BBA graduates can explore jobs in several areas. After completing BBA, aspirants who want to go for higher studies can pursue following courses:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Masters in Hotel Management (MHM)
• Executive Program in Applied Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• International Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management
• Master in Financial Management (MFM)
• Master in Management Studies (MMS)
• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management (PGEM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management and Public Relations
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
• Master in Retail Management
• Master of Marketing Management (MMM)
• Masters in Human Resource Development Management (MHRDM)
• CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme (CCAP)
• Masters in Law

BBA Placement Trends

One can also start their own business and work as entrepreneurs to implement the learning in the real world or start a school/ institution. Some of the job profiles after BBA are listed below:

• Human Resource Manager
• Sales Manager
• Finance Manager
• Business Consultant
• Information Systems Manager
• Investment Banker
• Business Administration Researcher
• Real Estate Agent
• Entrepreneur
• Loan Officer
• Recruitment Manager
• Business Manager
• Management Accountant
• Financial Advisor
• Production Manager
• Public Relations Manager

 Listed below is the highest salary for BBA Colleges in Gujarat for 2019-2020:

College Name	Highest salary (in Rs LPA)
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad	4.6
MSU, Vadodara	6.5
AUO, Ahmedabad	12
APIM, Ahmedabad	19
Parul University, Vadodara	20

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Top Recruiters for BBA Students

A high number of BBA colleges in Gujarat provide placement opportunities to the students. Colleges provide opportunities to enhance students’ knowledge and gain real-time experience. Below is the list of few top companies that recruit BBA students along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
PPSU, Surat	4.5	Cipla, Glenmark, Biocon, Vodafone, TVS Motors, Aditya Birla Group, Google, Samsung, Honda Careers, HCL Technologies, etc.
SLS, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar	4.4	Adani Group, Airtel, Amul, Coca-Cola, DHL, FICCI, Honda Two Wheelers, Infosys, MotherDairy, NTPC, etc.
AURO University, Surat	4.4	Riversand, Accrete, and Infotech, Marriott Group, Taj Group, Tata, Birla, Reliance, L&T, etc.
AMSOM, Ahmedabad	4.2	Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Berger Paints, Emami, Evosys, ICICI Securities, ITC, Janalakshmi Financial Services, Karvy Stock Broking, Kotak Insurance, KPMG, Naukri.Com, Peach Technovation, Radio Mirchi, SBI Life, Trident Group, etc.
AUO, Ahmedabad	4.0	Adobe, American Express, Apollo Hospitals, Cognizant, Google, HDFC Bank, IBM, Just Dial, KPMG, Microsoft, Nokia, PayTM, Samsung, SBI Life, Spicejet, The Times of India, Wipro, etc.

 BBA Mode of Study

BBA course can be pursued from various colleges through different modes such as full-time, distance-learning and online. Around 180 BBA colleges offer full-time course and rest of the colleges offer distance-learning, part-time and online modes. Some of these colleges are tabulated below: 

Full-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges/ universities that offer full-time BBA course:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	AMSOM	Ahmedabad
2.	PPSU	Surat
3.	MSU	Vadodara
4.	Gujarat University	Ahmedabad
5.	Parul University	Vadodara

Distance/ Correspondence Mode of Study

Colleges/ universities that offer courses through distance/ correspondence mode are as follows:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	Mahatma Gandhi University	Ahmedabad
2.	Wisdom School of Management (WSM)	Ahmedabad
3.	EduKart.com	Ahmedabad
4.	IGNOU	Ahmedabad
5.	Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU) Distance Education	Surat

Online – Classroom Mode of Study

Following colleges offer online classroom mode of education:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	AUO	Ahmedabad
2.	MIT School of Distance Education	Ahmedabad

Part-time – Classroom Mode of Study

Following colleges offer part-time classroom mode of education:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	Aptech Aviation and Hospitality Academy	Ahmedabad
2.	Flamingo Air Academy	Ahmedabad

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How Affordable is Studying BBA Course in Gujarat?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing BBA in Gujarat is economical as 46% of the colleges have a course/annual fee of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• MSU, Vadodara
• BAOU, Ahmedabad
• APIM, Ahmedabad
• EduKart.com, Ahmedabad
• Sigma Group of Institutes, Vadodara

Around 25% BBA colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• AUO, Ahmedabad
• Parul University, Vadodara
• Ganpat University, Ahmedabad

Around 11% BBA colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Navrachana University, Vadodara
• Indus University, Ahmedabad
• UWSB, Ahmedabad Campus, Karnavati University

Around 10% BBA colleges have a fee structure of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• PPSU, Surat
• SLS, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar
• AMSOM, Ahmedabad
• AURO University, Surat

Around 8% BBA colleges in Gujarat have a structure that ranges from Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• GSFC University, Vadodara
• Rai University, Ahmedabad

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the segregation of BBA Colleges in Gujarat based on fee:

BBA Specialisations offered in Gujarat

BBA colleges in Gujarat offer diversified specialisations in Finance, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, Travel and Tourism Management, IT & Systems, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Family Business, Retail, Sports and so on. The most popular ones are Finance followed by Sales and Marketing and Human Resources. Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the top 10 BBA specialisations in Gujarat:

Which are the most popular BBA Exams in Gujarat?

The most popular entrance examination for studying BBA in Gujarat is UGAT. Scoring good marks in UGAT will help you land in BBA colleges like AURO University, Surat and Unitedworld School of Business (UWSB) - Ahmedabad Campus and Karnavati University.

Rest of the colleges accept KUAT, FDDI AIST, etc. for admission to their colleges.

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Shiksha Singh