How to Prepare for BBA Entrance Exams 2024

Mahima Gupta

Updated On: April 16, 2024 11:52 AM

Exam takers appearing for the  BBA Entrance Exams can find tips and preparation strategies to crack the exam efficiently here in this article.

How to Prepare for BBA Entrance Exams

Starting a career in management with a BBA degree, a three-year business program paves the way for new avenues. If you're a student looking to pursue a BBA after Class 12, you need to prepare for various BBA entrance exams to be enrolled in the course at a reputed college. These exams open doors to sought-after BBA colleges nationwide, each with its own unique opportunities. They go by names like SET, IPMAT, CUET, IPM Aptitude Test, NMIMS NPAT, and more.

In India, there are 50+ BBA entrance exams at national, state, and university levels. Many aspiring students wonder how to prepare effectively for these exams. They have questions like, "What should my study plan be?" "Is my preparation enough to succeed?" "Where do I begin?" The answers lie in a well-structured preparation strategy that involves consistency, time management, and discipline. In this guide, we'll explore the key aspects of preparing for BBA entrance exams 2024 , helping you confidently navigate this important phase of your academic journey.

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BBA Entrance Exams 2024

In the entrance exam pattern for the 2024-25 admission year, most BBA entrance tests assess fundamental knowledge in Quantitative Aptitude, General English, Analytical Reasoning, and General Awareness. Notable exams like CUET, GGSIPU CET BBA, NPAT BBA, SET BBA, and IPMAT are key gateways to undergraduate management programs after completing 12th grade.

However, when it comes to final selection, institutions like the University of Delhi, Symbiosis Institutes, and GGSIPU consider various factors beyond the entrance exam. This may encompass Personal Interviews and performance in class 12. On the other hand, NMIMS admission is primarily based on a merit list derived from written exam scores.

Top 5 BBA Entrance Exams 2024-25

Below in the table are listed the Top 5 BBA entrance exams in India along with their eligibility criteria, marking scheme, and written exam pattern.

Exam

Selection Process

Eligibility

Written Exam Pattern

Marking Scheme for Written Test

Participating Institutes

CUET

Written Exam - 65%; XII Result - 35%

  • 10+2 Appeared/Cleared;
  • 60 percent in four papers including English
  • and three other subjects*
  • Total No of Questions: 160
  • Test duration: 120 minutes
  • Sections: 1 A and 1 B - Languages, General Awareness, Domain-Specific Subject

+5 for correct answer and -1 for wrong answer

Colleges offering BMS, BBA, and BFIA programs affiliated by the University of Delhi

GGSIPU CET BBA

Written Exam followed by Counselling

  • 10+2 Appeared/Cleared;
  • 50 percent aggregate & Pass in English
  • Total No of Questions: 100
  • Test duration: 150 minutes
  • Sections: English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical and Analytical Ability, Aptitude related to the field of management and communication

+4 for correct answer and -1 for wrong answer

Colleges offering BBA programs affiliated by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

NPAT BBA

Performance in the entrance test

  • 10+2 Appeared/Cleared in 1st attempt;
  • 60 percent aggregate; Should not be more than 25 years of age
  • Total No of Questions: 120
  • Test duration: 100 minutes
  • Sections: Proficiency in English Language - 40; Quantitative & Numerical Ability - 40; Reasoning & General Intelligence - 40

+1 for correct answer and no negative marking for wrong answer

Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce at Mumbai, Bangalore, Navi Mumbai, and Indore campuses

SET BBA

Written Exam - 50 percent

GD/PI/WAT - 50 percent

10+2 Appeared/Cleared with 50 percent aggregate

  • Total No of Questions: 150
  • Test duration: 150 minutes
  • Sections: General English - 40; Quantitative - 40; General Awareness - 40; Analytical and Logical Reasoning - 30

No negative marking for wrong answers

SLS Pune, Noida & Hyderabad

SICSR Pune

SCMS Pune & Noida

IPMAT

Written Exam - 50 percent; WAT - 15 percent; PI - 35 percent

10+2 Appeared/Cleared; 60 percent (55% for SC, ST, PWD) in X & XII or SAT(1) Score of 1600/2400

Total No of Questions: 100

Total duration: 120 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude - 50; Verbal Ability - 50

Also Read : MAH BBA BMS CET 2024

How to Prepare for BBA Entrance Exams 2024?

Candidates appearing for the BBA entrance exam must look at the preparation plan given below to crack the exam with good scores.

1: Set your Preparation Time

Test-takers appearing for the BBA exam must find out the required amount of time they will require for entrance exam preparation. Preparation time can be 1 year, 6 months, or even less, depending upon the capacity and calibre of the candidate. After assessing your preparation time, decide the number of hours to be devoted each day to exam preparation. Aspirants having immense time, must go through the exam pattern and syllabus in detail, practice more mock tests, and sample papers to cover everything on time. However, if the candidate is lacking over time, then be disciplined, focused, and dedicate more time to the exam preparation.

2: Know your Strengths and Weaknesses

Before beginning with your entrance exam preparation, spot the areas of your strengths and weaknesses. Identify the topics you are good at and which ones need improvement. After analyzing your strengths and weaknesses start working on your weaker areas as they require more time to understand. Candidates can either take coaching/ tuition or do self-study depending on their convenience and must ensure they are improving on their weaker areas. After covering your weaker sections focus on the topics you are extremely good at. Thus, all your topics for the BBA exam will be covered.

Also Read: BBA Colleges Offering Direct Admission Without Entrance Test

3: Practice Mock Tests

Do as many mock tests as possible while preparing for the BBA entrance exam. A mock test will help you assess your present exam preparation and what sort of questions you will come across in the entrance test. It will also help to know the test pattern better and increase your speed and accuracy. Practising more and more mock tests will boost your confidence and will help you analyze the question paper in the exam effectively.

4: Read Newspapers and Watch News Daily

General Knowledge is an important aspect of the BBA entrance test. Therefore, Candidates must read newspapers and watch the news daily to remain updated with the happening in our country and abroad. It will be a major addition to your preparation and will help you get good scores in the entrance examination.

5: Practice is the Key

Candidates following a proper study plan will easily crack the BBA entrance test. The important aspects of any exam preparation are reading, studying, writing, solving sample papers and mock tests, and time management. Students good at all such factors will surely crack the BBA exam with good scores. Most students practice daily but skip a few days, and start again. Therefore, consistency must be maintained throughout the exam preparation without any skip.

6: Good Revision Strategy

Have a good revision strategy in place a month before the exam. Revision is considered a major part of your exam preparation. Candidates must thoroughly revise all the topics covered at least twice. Revision includes going through the prepared notes, covering all the topics, and brushing up on important points at the last minute.

Also Read: Why Pursue BBA after 12th?

7: Stay Positive and Relaxed

It is advised to not be stressed before the entrance exam. Always keep your calm throughout the exam preparation. Take short breaks, watch a movie, and do whatever helps you unwind. Do not panic and take unnecessary stress. Maintain a positive attitude, take proper meals, stay hydrated and stop overthinking. Always remember not to compare your preparation with your peers. Do meditation and stay calm.

8: Time Management

Aspirants must manage time effectively not only during exam preparation but also on the day of the exam. Try not to spend too much time on a single question, if you are struggling with any question, skip it and attempt the other question.

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