BBA Admission Process 2025: Entrance Exams, Eligibility Criteria

• Updated on  Jul 12, 2025, by Anusmita Bhatta

BBA is a 3-year undergraduate program that offers basic knowledge in management, business, and entrepreneurship. The BBA course offered by CES, approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), seeks to develop the necessary skills in disciplines such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and strategic management. It makes students ready to go into business or further education, such as an MBA or professional courses.

 

Admission to this course is based on the merit of the candidate, the scores of their higher secondary education (10+2). However, for some prestigious universities, the students need to appear for the entrance exams such as IPU-CET, CUET, etc. Some universities also conduct university-level entrance exams to provide admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration course.

 

Table of Contents
  1. BBA Admission Eligibility Criteria
  2. BBA Admission Entrance Exams
  3. BBA Admission Process 2025
  4. FAQs

 

BBA Admission Eligibility Criteria

Given below are the detailed eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Business Administration. Students must meet the criteria before they start applying to the institutes.

  • The candidate must have completed 10+2 through a recognized board or any equivalent examinations.
  • The students must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examinations.
  • Admission to prestigious institutions is based on the entrance exams such as IPU CET, CUET, MAH CET, and some university-based examinations, such as SET BBA, NPAT BBA, etc.

 

BBA Admission Entrance Exams

In order to gain access to Bachelor of Business Administration courses in most of the best colleges in India, any candidate must pass through entrance tests according to the institute or state. These tests are held nationwide, state-wide, and university-wise and further test the students on aptitude, reasoning, English language, and general knowledge. The following is a list of entrance tests that have wide acceptance in the process of Bachelor of Business Administration admissions:

 

National Level:

These are the national-level BBA entrance exams that a number of central universities and private institutions in India accept:

Exam Name

Registration Date (tentative)

Exam Date

 

(tentative)

Application Fee

CUET UG 2026

Feb-Mar 2026

May 2026

INR 750 (General)

 

INR 700 (EWS/OBC)

 

INR 650 (SC/ST/PwD/TG)

AIMA UGAT 2026

Jan-Apr 2026

May 2026

INR 750 (All categories)

IPU CET BBA 2026

Mar-Apr 2026

May 2026

INR 1,200 (All categories)

 

State Level:

These are the state level BBA entrance exams that a number of central universities and private institutions in India accept:

Exam Name

Registration Date (tentative)

Exam Date (tentative)

Application Fee

MAH BBA CET 2026

Jan-Feb 2026

Apr 2026

INR 800 (Gen)

 

INR 600 (Reserved)

 

University Level:

These are the state level BBA entrance exams that a number of central universities and private institutions in India accept:

Exam Name

University

Registration Date (tentative)

Exam Date (tentative)

Application Fee

NPAT BBA 2026

NMIMS University

Dec 2025 - May 2026

Jan-May 2026 (multiple slots)

INR 2,000

SET BBA 2026

Symbiosis International University

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026

May 2026

INR 2,250 (SET)

Christ University BBA Entrance Test 2026

Christ University

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026

Apr-May 2026

INR 1,500 (All categories)

St. Xavier’s BMS Entrance Test 2026

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Apr-May 2026

Jun 2026

INR 3,000 (General)

 

INR 1,000 (SC/ST/Minority)

 

BBA Admission Process 2025

The Bachelor of Business Administration admission process at Christ University aims to evaluate candidates in a comprehensive manner, where the entrance test score is merged with the communication, analytical, and academic capabilities. This is the step-by-step list given below:

 

Step 1: BBA can be applied for online through the official Christ University site, and the documents required must be uploaded, and the application fee paid.

 

Step 2: The E-Admit Card downloaded through the portal is a must to complete other selection procedures.

 

Step 3: Show up at the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) in the specified center on the fixed day.

 

Step 4: In case of shortlisting, take part in the Skill Assessment round, Micro Presentation round, and Personal Interview round, during which both your written, communication, and reasoning ability will be tested in addition to your academic record.

 

Step 5: Find the last merit list, which is published by the university according to your overall performance in all rounds and academic scores.

 

Step 6: Attend the counselling session, certify documents, make payment of the admission fee and collect the final admission letter to be sure of securing a slot in the BBA programme.

 

FAQs

I studied Science in Class 12, so can I take admission in a BBA course?

Yes, first of all, there are no restrictions and students from any stream - Sciences, Art,s and Commerce - are eligible, provided minimum marks and subject combinations are met.

Is CUET UG compulsory to get admission in all Bachelor of Business Administration colleges?

No, CUET UG is only compulsory for the Bachelor of Business Administration courses in participating central universities and some state universities. Private Colleges and deemed universities operate different admissions processes.

Is maths not compulsory for admissions into the BBA program?

Not always. Some colleges may have preferred candidates who had maths in 10+2, especially if you are going for a specialisation such as Business Analytics or Finance, but most BBA general admissions do not require maths.

Are there Bachelor of Business Administration scholarships?

Yes, many Universities and colleges have scholarships based on merit (marks) or need. In addition, students may be eligible for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal, State scholarships, or institutional funding.

What is the average fee structure for a Bachelor of Business Administration course in India?

The average fee for Bachelor of Business Administration in government colleges is INR 10,000 - 50,000, while the charges at private universities are between INR 70,000 - 3,00,000, depending on the reputation of the institute and the facilities provided.

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