MBA (Integrated) 

at BIITM, Bhubaneswar

BIITM shortlists candidates based on their performance in the entrance exam. The institute accepts valid scores of various national/ state-level entrance exams such as OJEE, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT and ATMA. 

Candidates seeking admission to BIITM courses must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Graduate in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category) from a recognised University as defined by UGC/ AICTE
BBA + MBA	Class 12 with a minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) from a recognised board

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on reviews from students and alumni, here's what emerges:

Infrastructure and Amenities: The campus has good infrastructure, with air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, computer labs, and hostels with Wi-Fi connectivity. While the food quality is average, the mess offers a variety of options.

Teaching and Faculty: The faculty members are knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to help. They use interactive teaching methods, provide additional notes, and encourage participation.

Placement Record: BIITM has a decent placement record, with around 80-90% of students getting placed annually. Companies like Flipkart, Asian Paints, Ultratech, and others visit the campus for recruitment. The highest salary package offered is around INR10-12 Lakhs per annum.

Curriculum and Coursework: The curriculum is relevant, and the coursework is designed to make students industry-ready. Industrial visits, internships, and projects are part of the program.

Student Life: The college hosts various events, including B-Fest, Graduate Meet, and annual functions. Extracurricular activities like clubs, sports, and cultural events are encouraged.

However, there are some drawbacks mentioned by students:

Seating Capacity: The campus has limited seating capacity, leading to overcrowding in classrooms.

Limited Industry Exposure: Some students felt that they could have had more industry exposure and training.

Considering these points, while BIITM seems to have its strengths, particularly in terms of faculty and placement records, students might want to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. Overall, it depends on individual preferences and priorities.

Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology and Management Studies offers two courses in the field of Business Administration and they are, a two-year MBA and a five-year integrated BBA and MBA course. BIITM courses are approved by AICTE and are offered in affiliation with Biju Patnaik Institute of Technology.

Candidates seeking admission to BIITM courses are required to meet the course-specific eligibility criteria before applying to their desired course. Also, applicants must appear for the entrance exam accepted by the institute to shortlist candidates for final admission.

Candidates can check out the below table for BIITM Courses eligibility and selection:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA/PGDM	Graduate in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category) from a recognised University as defined by UGC/ AICTE	OJEE / CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ATMA
BBA + MBA	Class 12 with a minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) from a recognised board	OJEE

The highest package offered during 2023 placements was INR 13.58 LPA and was made by Federal Bank. Earlier, the highest package for the 2022 drive stood at INR 37 LPA. The following table depicts the BIITM the highest package for the last two years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 37 LPA	INR 13.58 LPA

As per the external sources, a large share of BIITM Bhubaneshwar alumni is placed in the Sales sector (36%), followed by Business Development (22%), and Human Resources (17%). The pie chart below showcases the sector-wise bifurcation of BIITM alumni placements throughout the years:

The total count of offers made to the 2023 batch was 360, which was comparatively higher in comparison to 2022. Take a look at the below table depicting the BIITM placement trends in terms of the number of offers made:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
No. of offers made	340	360

The list of prominent companies that offered job opportunities to the 2023 passing out students is presented below:

BIITM Placements 2023: Top Recruiters
Oxygen Logistics	Paytm	Annapurna Finance
Alliant Group	ICICI Lombard	Axis Bank
Bandhan Bank	Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd.	Berger Paints
TCS	Federal Bank	Wipro

The institute has disclosed the median package and the highest package details for the 2023 recruitment process. The table below depicts the exact numbers for better analysis:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 37 LPA	INR 13.58 LPA
Median package	INR 4 LPA	INR 4 LPA

A total of 360 job offers were distributed by the 98 participating companies during the 2023 placements. Check the complete insights of BIITM Bhubaneswar placements from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 13.58 LPA
Median package	INR 4 LPA
Companies participated	98
No. of offers made	360