Integrated BBA+MBA 

at IFMR Krea University, Andhra Pradesh - Other

The IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) at Krea University in Chennai offers a BBA programme with an intake of 60 seats for the 2024 admissions. Students must complete the entire admission procedure to secure BBA seats.

 The BBA programme was commenced on 10th July 2024, and the classes begin on 16th July 2024. The admission is based on the Krea Aptitude Test, and the entry requirements include a minimum of 60% in 10th and 12th grades. Candidates must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Candidates must have test scores from the IPMAT, SAT, or Krea Aptitude Test. The test scores should be taken within the calendar year 2024 or 2023.

84 students being placed in reputed global and Indian consulting, finance, and technology companies. The highest and average package offered during IFMR placements 2023 stood at INR 22.90 LPA and INR 13.50 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of IFMR Chennai in 2023 included Barclays, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, EY, HSBC India, Morgan Stanley, NOMURA, TVS NEXT, Societe Generale, Axis Bank, Cognizant, Accenture, JPMC, and others

• 100% of the total batch was placed.
• The highest package increased by 17% to INR 22.90 LPA.
• The average package increased by over 20%.
• The highest salary offered was INR 20 Lacs per annum.
• The top sectors for placements were BFSI (56%), Consulting (22%), IT (17%), and others (5%).
• Students received various job roles like Global Risk & Analytics, Financial Risk Advisory, Strategy Consultant, Wealth Management, and Stress Testing.

IFMR GSB also offers an Integrated BBA+MBA program, which has a duration of 5 years and a total tuition fee of INR 29.56 Lakh

IFMR Graduate School of Business at Krea University offers both BBA and MBA programs. However, the MBA programme has better placement records than the BBA program. In 2023, the institute recorded 100% placements for its MBA cohort of 2021-23, with the highest package offered being INR 22.90 LPA and the average package being INR 13.50 LPA. On the other hand. The MBA programme is fully residential and spans a duration of 2 years. The college has received recognition from the CFA Institute (USA) which allows meritorious students. The sanctioned annual intake for the MBA programme is 180 students. IFMR Chennai has been ranked 60 by NIRF ranking 2022 for Management category. The highest and average package offered during IFMR placements 2023 stood at INR 22.90 LPA and INR respectively.

Yes, you can get admission in IFMR Chennai for BBA with 60% in Class 12th.  Applicants must have passed Class XII or equivalent and achieved an overall performance of 60% or equivalent. Good BBA colleges accept admissions through GD/PI rounds and students from any stream with 50-60% marks in 12th can apply for them. Candidates must qualify for one of the entrance exams such as IPMAT, SAT, KREA Aptitude Test, CAT, CMAT, GATE, etc.

Yes, IFMR Chennai accepts IPMAT scores for admission to BBA courses. Candidates can get admission to BBA at IFMR Chennai with a valid score in IPMAT entrance exam. Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore). The national level test is a gateway for admission to the five-year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Indore. 

The selection process for the BBA programme through IPMAT involves an aptitude test and evaluations in written communication and personal interview (PI). The selection criteria are divided into IPMAT score (50%), Personal Interview score (30%), and XII Std. score (20%). The merit list is created based on the candidate’s performance in these areas, determining the final selection. Applicants applying for the IPMAT exam should have obtained a minimum of 60% aggregate in both Class 10 and Class 12 or equivalent CGPA. Applicants belonging to SC, ST or PwD (DA) categories must have secured at least 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Class 10. Applicants must have passed the qualifying exam in the years 2022, 2023 or appearing in 2024. The minimum IPMAT score required for admission to BBA varies depending on the college or university. For example, to qualify for admission to Nirma University, students must score at least 60% in their 10+2 exam from a recognised Indian school, and the minimum and maximum Nirma IPMAT cut off varies for different categories.

BBA at IFMR Chennai is offerd as an integrated course with MBA. The programme last for five years with ten semesters, However, candidates can puruse the exit options offered by the college.

• Exit after three years with the BBA degree
• Exit after four years with a BBA Honours degree
• On completion of five years, get an Integrated MBA degree

IFMR  Chennai admission is entirely entrance-basesd. The institute accepts various national-level entrance exams for admission. Candidates are requrired to qualify for any one of the respective entrance exam, followed by other selection rounds in order to get admission. Find below the list of entrance exams accepted by IFMR Chennai for all its courses:

Yes, you can join IFMR Chennai directly by applying online through the official website. The admissions to the courses are both entrance-based and merit-based.  IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) offers a 2-year full-time MBA program in various specializations such as Finance, Marketing, Data Science, Operations, OB & HR. The institute also provides direct admission in MBA through management quota and NRI quota seats.

Yes, IFMR Chennai accepts IPMAT scores for admission to its integrated BBA+MBA program. The IPMAT score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by aspirants in the IPMAT exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded four marks. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted from the candidates' total score. The final selection process for the integrated BBA+MBA program at IFMR Chennai takes into consideration the IPMAT score, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, work experience, academic diversity, and gender diversity.