List of Top BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Accepting Colleges

Updated On: April 30, 2024 03:47 PM

The list of top BBA entrance exams in India includes IPMAT conducted by IIMs, Symbiosis Entrance Test, AIMA UGAT, and others. Some of the most popular BBA entrance exams are university-level exams conducted by IIMs, NMIMs, Symbiosis, Christ University, etc. Find out more about top BBA exams right here!

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BBA Entrance Exams Latest Updates
List of BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024: Important Dates
Overview of Top BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024
Top BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024: Exam Pattern & …
Colleges Accepting BBA Entrance Exam Scores
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The list of top BBA entrance exams in India features popular entrance tests like IPMAT, AIMA UGAT, CUET, SET BBA, etc. conducted by some of the prestigious management institutes offering BBA courses like IIMs, NMIMS, IIFT, Symbiosis, and others. Aspirants who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration course at some of these top-tier colleges after completing their Class 12 have to appear for the relevant entrance exams and qualify for the same to secure admission. Additionally, candidates may also be required to appear for further selection rounds like Personal Interviews and Group Discussions.

Find out more about the top BBA entrance exams in India and BBA admission 2024 in the article below!

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BBA Entrance Exams Latest Updates

CUET UG 2024 exam will be conducted from May 15 to 24. The NTA will conduct the exam for 15 subjects in offline mode from May 15 to May 18 and 48 subjects in CBT mode from May 21 to May 24, 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) will conduct the SET BBA 2024 exam in two sessions. Tests 1 & 2 will be conducted on May 5 and May 11, 2024.
NMIMS NPAT 2024 is being conducted from January 1 to May 25. The National Test for Programs After Twelfth is held for admission to undergraduate and integrated degree courses offered by the SKVM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.
IIM Rohtak IPMAT and IIM Indore IPMAT will be conducted on May 18 and May 23, respectively. IPMAT is the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test conducted for admission to integrated courses offered by IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, IIFT Delhi, and other top B-schools in India.

List of BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024: Important Dates

Candidates seeking BBA admission in 2024 can check out the important dates related to the list of BBA entrance exams in India 2024:

Name of the Exam	Application Opens	Application Closes	Exam Date(s)
CUET UG 2024	February 27, 2024	April 5, 2024	May 15 to 24, 2024
SET BBA 2024	December 13, 2023	April 14, 2024	Test 1 : May 5, 2024 Test 2 : May 11, 2024
IIM Indore IPMAT 2024	February 14, 2024	April 1, 2024	May 23, 2024
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test 2024	February 6, 2024	April 10, 2024	May 18, 2024
JIPMAT 2024	March 22, 2024	April 28, 2024	June 6, 2024
AIMA UGAT 2024	January 4, 2024	June 9, 2024	June 16, 2024
NMIMS NPAT 2024	December 6, 2023	May 20, 2024	January 1 to May 25, 2024
Christ University Entrance Test 2024	December 8, 2023	Session 1: March 30, 2024 Session 2 : May 4, 2024	Session 1 : April 7, 2024 Session 2 : May 11, 2024

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Overview of Top BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024

Find out detailed information for some of the top entrance exam for BBA in India 2024:

SET BBA 2024

Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2024 BBA is a common entrance exam for BBA conducted by Symbiosis International University (SIU). The exam is conducted for admission to the BBA program offered by the colleges falling under the university. The scorecard of SET is valid for all the campuses of Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies offering BBA. Here are the highlights of the SET BBA exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-Based Mode)
No. of Questions	150
Duration	1 Hour
Marking Scheme	1 Mark for Each correct attempt No negative marking
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates belonging to the general category must have cleared 12th with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Candidates from SC/ ST categories must have scored 45%.
Exam Timing	11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

IPMAT 2024

IPMAT is a popular entrance exam for BBA conducted by IIM Indore for admission to the 5 years integrated BBA+MBA program. Besides this, IPMAT scores are also valid for admission at Nirma University . Apart from the entrance exam, you will also have to clear the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) round to get admission. Given below are the highlights of the IPMAT entrance exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	IIM Indore
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-Based Mode)
No. of Questions	100
Duration	2 Hours
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct attempt -1 mark for each incorrect attempt
Eligibility Criteria	The candidate must have cleared 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate Candidates from the SC/ ST category must have scored 55% The maximum age limit for general category candidates is 20 years and 22 years for SC/ ST candidates

CUET 2024

CUET is an entrance exam for BBA conducted at the national level for admission to undergraduate programs at all the colleges affiliated with Delhi University . The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Delhi University for admission to 18 colleges. If you are planning to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis), BA (Hons) in Business Economics, or BMS course at DU, then you will have to appear for this entrance exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-Based Mode)
No. of Questions	100
Duration	2 Hours
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct attempt -1 mark for each incorrect attempt
Eligibility Criteria	Candidate must have cleared 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate with English and three other subjects.

NPAT 2024

NMIMS NPAT is an online entrance exam for BBA conducted for admission to the BBA and BBA-MMS courses offered by NMIMS Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce . The scorecard of NMIMS NPAT is valid for all the campuses of the university including Bangalore, Navi Mumbai, Indore, and Mumbai. Check out the highlights of the NMIMS NPAT entrance exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-Based Mode)
No. of Questions	120
Duration	100 minutes
Marking Scheme	1 mark for each correct attempt No negative marking
Eligibility Criteria	The candidate must have cleared 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate The maximum age limit is 25 years.

AIMA UGAT 2024

AIMA Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) every year for admission to undergraduate programs such as BCA course , BBA, BHM course , Integrated MBA, and B.Com course . AIMA UGAT will cover questions from Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge, and Numerical & Data Analysis. There are many colleges available in the country that accept AIMA UGAT scores. Check out the highlights of the AIMA UGAT entrance exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)
Mode of Examination	PBT, IBT, and CBT
No. of Questions	130
Duration	180 minutes
Marking Scheme	1 Mark for Each correct attempt, No negative marking
Eligibility Criteria	The candidate must have cleared 12th from any stream

IIM Rohtak IPMAT 2024

IIM Rohtak IPMAT is the entrance exam conducted for admission to the Integrated Programme in Management offered by IIM Rohtak. The institute conducts its separate exam for undergraduate admissions. More details are available in the following table.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	IIM Rohtak
Mode of Examination	CBT
No. of Questions	120
Duration	2 Hours
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer -1 mark for each incorrect answer
Eligibility Criteria	Class 12th in any stream

JIPMAT 2024

JIPMAT is the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test. It is a common entrance exam accepted for admission to the IPM courses offered by IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. More details about the exam can be found below.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of Examination	CBT
No. of Questions	100
Duration	2 hours 30 minutes
Marking Scheme	+4 marks for each correct answer -1 mark for each incorrect answer
Eligibility Criteria	Class 12th in any stream

Christ University Entrance Test 2024

The Christ University Entrance Test is an entrance exam for BBA conducted by Christ University, Bangalore. It is typically held for admissions to the BBA course and other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the university. The exam aims to assess the candidates' aptitude in areas such as English language, reasoning, general knowledge, etc. depending on the programme they are applying for. Here are the highlights of the exam:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Christ University Entrance Exam for BBA
Conducting Body	Christ University
Level of the Exam	National-level
Category of the Exam	Undergraduate
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 from a recognized board (such as Karnataka NIOS/CBSE/PUC/ISC/State Boards) in any discipline (Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management)
Mode of the Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration of the Exam	120 minutes (2 hours)
Total Number of Questions	120
Number of Sections	Five: General Knowledge English Language Data Analysis and Interpretation Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude
Type of Questions	Objective-type (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	One mark will be awarded for every correct answer 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer
Courses Offered	BBA Honors BBA Finance and Accountancy BBA Tourism and Travel Management BBA Finance and International Business
BBA Selection Process	Skill Assessment (SA), Micro Presentation (MP) and Personal Interview (PI)

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Top BBA Entrance Exams in India 2024: Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates appearing for any of the following BBA entrance exam 2024 can check their exam pattern and syllabus by clicking on the links below.

Name of the Exam	Exam Pattern	Syllabus
CUET UG	CUET UG Exam Pattern 2024	CUET UG Syllabus 2024
SET BBA	SET BBA Exam Pattern 2024	SET BBA Syllabus 2024
IIM Indore IPMAT	IPMAT Exam Pattern 2024	IPMAT Syllabus 2024
JIPMAT	JIPMAT Exam Pattern 2024	JIPMAT Syllabus 2024
AIMA UGAT	AIMA UGAT Exam Pattern 2024	AIMA UGAT Syllabus 2024
NMIMS NPAT	NPAT Exam Pattern 2024	NPAT Syllabus 2024

Colleges Accepting BBA Entrance Exam Scores

The top colleges accepting BBA entrance exam 2024 scores have been provided below:

Name of the Exam	Participating Colleges
IIM Indore IPMAT	IIM Indore IIM Ranchi Institute of Management, Nirma University Department of Management Studies (DoMS), NALSAR University of Law Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Bangalore T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal Alliance University NICMAR University, Pune IFMR- Krea University, Chennai
CUET	CUET Participating Colleges 2024
AIMA UGAT	AIMA UGAT Participating Colleges 2024
IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test	IIM Rohtak
NMIMS-NPAT	NMIMS Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, Bangalore NMIMS Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, Mumbai NMIMS Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, Navi Mumbai NMIMS Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, Indore
SET BBA	SET BBA Participating Colleges 2024
JIPMAT	IIM Bodh Gaya IIM Jammu Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University
Christ University Entrance Test	Christ University, Bangalore

Apart from these top BBA entrance exams that we have discussed here, there are many other too conducted by other BBA colleges in India. Depending on the college you are applying for BBA admission, you can check which one you should appear for and gather all the information related to it.

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FAQs

How to get a good score in BBA entrance exams?

To get a good score in BBA entrance exams, understand the format, study relevant material, and practice regularly. Focus on time management, work on weak areas, and stay updated with current affairs. Maintain confidence, revise regularly, and seek guidance when needed. Consistent effort and smart preparation are key to success.

What are the eligibility criteria for BBA entrance exams?

The eligibility criteria for BBA entrance exams include completing of class 12th with a minimum of 60% (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates). Students who are appearing for 12th exam or waiting for the esult are also eligible for BBA entrance exams.

Can I get direct admission to BBA without entrance exams?

Yes, students can get direct admission to BBA without entrance exams. Many BBA colleges in India offere admission based on a students’ past academic record only. There is no need to appear for any entrance exam when seeking admission to such colleges.

What are the BBA entrance exams for government colleges?

The BBA entrance exams for government colleges are CUET UG, IPU CET, AIMA UGAT, etc. By appearing for these entrance exams, students can get admission to Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University, etc.

Is it compulsory to appear for CUET for BBA?

It is not compulsory to appear for CUET for BBA as every college and university has different criteria for entrance exams. CUET is conducted for admission to over 200 central, private and deemed universities in India like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Central Punjab University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Milia Islamia, and Aligarh Muslim University.

Does BBA admission require 12th marks?

Yes, BBA admission require 12th marks. To be eligible for admission, students must have completed class 12 with minimum of 60% marks (5% relaxation for students belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD categories. Those who are yet to appear for the 12th exams or awaiting results may also appear for BBA entrance exams.

Is CET exam conducted for BBA admission?

Yes, CET exam is conducted for BBA admission by various states and universities. MAH BBA/BMS CET is the latest addition to the list of BBA entrance exams conducted by the State CET Cell Maharashtra. The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) also conducts the CET exam known as IPU CET every year for BBA admission.

Is CAT exam compulsory for BBA?

No, CAT is not compulsory for BBA as it is conducted for MBA admission to IIMs and other top colleges in India. For Intergrated Programme in Management offered by IIM Rohtak, IIM Indore, and IIM Ranchi, candidates have to appear for the IPMAT exam.

What exam do I need to take to get BBA admission?

The exams students need to take to get BBA admission are CUET UG, SET BBA, IIM Indore IPMAT, IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test, JIPMAT, AIMA UGAT, NMIMS NPAT, Christ University Entrance Test, and more. It should be noted that not every colleges accept all the BBA entrance exam. So, check the requirements before applying!

Which entrance exam is the best for BBA admission in India?

The best entrance exams for BBA admission in India include CUET UG, SET BBA, IIM Indore IPMAT, IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test, JIPMAT, AIMA UGAT, NMIMS NPAT, and Christ University Entrance Test. Candidates should apply to these entrance exams based on the colleges they are seeking admission to.

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