BGS Institute of Technology, Mandya

Overview

BGS Institute of Technology, Mandya (BGSIT) is a constituent college of Adichunchanagiri University, and has a strong MBA program with 120 students in total. Students can choose among specializations in Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources. It is ranked within the top 30 Private Business Schools in the state of Karnataka, and just outside the top 100 in India.

As it is housed within a technical institution, the MBA program within BGSIT Mandya has access to world class technical facilities to aid in education. From 100% ICT enabled classrooms to a state of the art language lab, and a modern ERP software (similar to those used in the top MBA colleges in India) that tracks all the key academic data points of the students, BGSIT Mandya leverages the power of modern technological advancements to make sure that its students are able to concentrate on practical learning.

There are several student clubs in the College, which ensure a vibrant atmosphere that allows all members of the community to access personal growth. From the Cultural Club to the Eco Club, and the Yoga Club to the Center for Continuing Education, many areas of extracurricular interest are covered. The Career Guidance Cell supervises live projects, internships, job placements, and career training; this is a major contributor to the high salary packages offered to MBA students of BGSIT Mandya.

Highlights

Fees

The tuition fee for the MBA program at BGSIT Mandya is INR 1.2 Lakh per year, for a total of INR 2.4 Lakh for the entire course. In addition, students will also need to budget for registration fees, Hostel / PG fees, food, transportation, and academic materials (e.g. laptop).

Admissions

Candidates need to satisfy three requirements to study MBA at BGSIT Mandya.

• Complete an undergraduate degree (at least three years in duration) from any recognized University in India or abroad. Candidates who are pursuing the final year of their UG degree may submit a provisional degree certificate prior to presenting the final document at the time of counseling.
• Appear for the Karnataka PGCET examination and achieve a score sufficient to be allotted one of the 60 seats in the MBA program at BGSIT Mandya.
• The aggregate percentage during the qualifying undergraduate degree must be at least 50% (this criterion is relaxed to 45% for reserved category applicants).

The entrance examination for those who wish to study MBA at BGSIT Mandya (Karnataka PGCET) has four sections, with a total of 100 questions to be answered. The sections are similar to those in the CAT or any other MBA aptitude test, including Quantitative Skill, Verbal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning / Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. After appearing for the examination, successful candidates are required to appear for the counseling process. Those who receive BGSIT Mandya as a confirmed allotment after submitting their preference list will have to report to the institute on the date of admission, and pay the semester fee and submit their original documents for verification.

Placements

The MBA students of BGSIT Mandya have access to placement infrastructure similar to that in the best MBA colleges in India, with the top names in India’s IT and Manufacturing sector recruiting from the campus. These include HDFC, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and Tech Mahindra. The proximity to the large IT Hubs of Mysore and Bengaluru ensures that students can gain practical exposure from industry visits and internships. The average salary package paid to graduating PG students of BGSIT Mandya has grown by 60% over the last three years for which data is available: from INR 3.12 Lakh in 2018-19, to INR 5.1 Lakh in 2020-21.

The Training and Placement Cell of BGSIT Mandya conducts events and training in four major categories to ensure readiness for the interview season:

• Career Lab: This unit uses data driven assessments of aptitude, personality traits, skill mapping, and group discussions to find the right careers for each student. It also helps consolidate helpful information for standardized tests like the CAT, GMAT, and GRE, thereby ensuring that both the students who wish to sit for campus placements and those who wish to study further are benefited.
• Communication Lab: This wing within the BGSIT Mandya T&P Cell helps students communicate clearly and confidently during the Personal Interview and Group Discussion rounds. The focus is on planning the points to be laid out before the panel, and choosing the most concise words to express those points.
• Aptitude Lab: This allows students to prepare for placement tests, and ensure that they have the best possible chance of being shortlisted for companies which require an assessment of quantitative, logical reasoning, or verbal aptitude.
• Soft Skills Training: This module ensures that students present themselves in the best possible way during the placement process, and that they are able to succeed in the modern workplace with senior and junior colleagues.

BGSIT Mandya provides several facilities to recruiters to ensure that the biggest companies (which recruit from the best MBA colleges in India) are able to conduct their placement process smoothly. For example, the main auditorium seats 2,000 students, and is ideal for in-person or virtual pre-placement talks. 300 computers are available for student shortlisting through aptitude tests. Smaller discussions and talks can be held in multiple seminar halls. Personal Interviews and Group Discussion rounds can be held in purpose-built rooms with strong internet connections. Given that multinational companies visit BGSIT Mandya for placements, there are world class guest houses for senior HR visitors.

Cut-Offs

The two stages of admission to study MBA at BGSIT Mandya have associated cut-offs as follows:

• The aggregate undergraduate percentage of the candidate over all the years of study (3/4/5) must exceed 50%. A relaxation of 5% is made for certain reserved categories; this will be checked at the time of application for Karnataka PGCET 2024.
• After submitting the entrance examination score, all candidates are ranked according to merit. Since the final allotment of seats in the MBA program at BGSIT Mandya depends on all candidates' choices and their rank in the merit list, there is no pre-decided cut-off, and it will be announced at the end of the counseling process.

Faculty & Alumni

The MBA course at BGSIT Mandya is home to 8 Faculty Members, all of whom are Assistant Professors. The Head of Department holds a PhD degree, and most of the other Faculty members have either MBA or M.Com. degrees, or both. Therefore, students can look forward to guidance and practical mentorship from their Professors at BGSIT Mandya.

BGSIT Mandya maintains a strong relationship with its alumni. The Annual Alumni Meet - Punar sangama - is simultaneously an opportunity for alumni to network while building new connections, and a platform that allows students to derive inspiration and access professional opportunities via their seniors who have graduated from BGSIT Mandya. Alumni of BGSIT Mandya are also very active in the pedagogical sphere. Regular talks by alumni experts are organized in cutting edge fields of current importance in both business and technical fields: for example, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for MBA students of BGSIT Mandya to help fund their education, with approximately 13% of PG students receiving financial aid. There are three main sources of scholarships, with a roughly equal number of awardees in each:

• Full tuition fee waivers, awarded either by the Central or Karnataka State Government.
• Tuition fee scholarships paid through Institution Funds (directly by BGSIT Mandya).
• Private Scholarships, received from Trusts, alumni, or partner companies.

All these scholarships are applicable to academic fees; hostel and other living costs must still be borne by the students.

Preparation & FAQs

The intake for the MBA program at BGSIT Mandya is small, with only 60 seats available each year. Therefore, students should prepare carefully to ensure that they perform well in the Karnataka PGCET entrance examination.

Applicants should devote 2-3 months after the completion of their undergraduate degree to prepare for the four sections of the PGCET entrance test, with special attention to Verbal, Quantitative, and Logical Reasoning. At least 5 mock tests and sample papers should be attempted, with additional preparation devoted to working out practice questions from CAT or XAT test papers, especially in topics in which the student has scored relatively low marks in the mock test series.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top MBA college in Mandya?

BGSIT Mandya has a strong MBA program, with a consistent placement record, dynamic alumni, and connections with top companies.

Q. What are the main advantages for applicants who wish to study MBA at BGSIT Mandya?

BGSIT Mandya has one of the highest ranked MBA programs in the state of Karnataka, and the city is in close proximity to the capital city of Bengaluru. In addition, the course has a strong industrial training component, and the placement statistics are consistently positive, with several blue chip recruiters.

Q. What are the details of the BGSIT Mandya Highest Package for MBA students?

The median salary for PG graduates of BGSIT Mandya was INR 5.1 Lakh in 2020-21. The BGSIT Mandya highest package was significantly higher than the median value given above.