Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (MPMIR) 

at BHU, Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University offers a two-year MBA and MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) courses through its Institute of Management Studies. It also offers multiple MBA programmes under special courses of study. Find below the specialisations offered under the special course of study:

For BHU MBA and MBA (IB) admission, students are shortlisted based on CAT scores conducted by IIM of the corresponding year, followed by the group discussion and personal interview round. Moreover, the final merit list of selected candidates for BHU MBA admission is prepared based on the criteria and weightage presented in the below infographic: 

The accepted exam for Banaras Hindu University MBA is different in the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) and at other campuses. Find below the application procedure for the MBA programmes:

For admission to MBA and MBA (IB) at IMS BHU, candidates can apply with a valid CAT score. Hence, aspirants shall apply for the CAT exam and then at the university. Read about CAT Application Process.

For other MBA courses, the CUET-PG exam score is accepted. Thus, aspirants need to visit the NTA official website to apply. Check out the steps to apply for CUET-PG.

Shortlisted candidates appearing for GDPI round, need to carry a few documents with them. The list of documents to be carried along are:

• Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN) with a self-attested copy of the respective document)
• Self-attested copy of the CAT Scorecard
• Self-attested copies of Mark-sheets of Class 10, Class 12
• Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ ST/ NC OBC)
• Income certificate for candidates belonging to EWSs
• Self-attested copy of disability certificate (in case of Divyang candidates)

Candidates are required to submit the application fee for application submission. Mentioned below is the category-wise BHU IMS MBA application fees:

Banaras Hindu University offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. BHU offers MBA courses via the Institute of Management Studies under the Faculty of Management Studies. The faculty of Commerce also offers MBA courses. The University was ranked 56 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 in the Management category. Also, during BHU placements in 2023 as per media reports (overall report), the highest and average package offered was INR 1.2 crore per annum and INR 23.13 LPA, respectively. So, considering these parameters, one can definitely pursue an MBA degree from Banaras Hindu University. 

No, CAT is not necessary. Banaras Hindu University offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University (bhu.ac.in) to apply online. BHU MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance test. The final selection is based on the student's performance in the GD & PI rounds. However, for admission to the MBA special courses of study, candidates can get admission with a valid CUET-PG score. To read more about BHU MBA admission, Click Here.

Candidates are shortlisted for GDPI based on CAT scores. Find below the BHU CAT cutoff for the General-All India category:

Read more: BHU Cut off 

Both the universities are popular for their programmes. However, BHU has an edge as it has got a good ranking under Management category by NIRF. For candidates reference, the NIRF ranking and MBA fees for both the universities is presented in the following table:

*The above-mentioned fees are taken from an unofficial source. Hence, are indicative. Moreover, the fee range might include course fees at university-affiliated colleges as well. 

Find below the key highlights of BHU MBA & MBA IB placements 2023:

 Read more: BHU Placements 2023