Faculty of Management, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

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Overview

The Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, is a rapidly growing Business School in Chhattisgarh. Established in 2021, it offers BBA and MBA degree programs. The programs offered by the Department emphasize practical learning, with industrial visits, expert faculty members, and industrial exposure through live projects and internships.

The Training & Placement Department of Bharti Vishwavidyalaya works with BBA and MBA students to ensure strong placements through the Career Guidance & Counseling Cell. Both these organizations perform five main functions: spreading information about the different kinds of jobs available and helping students choose the right career paths, working closely with government and private companies to set up long term recruiting relationships, planning courses and training programs to ensure that BBA and MBA students have the best possible chance of succeeding in the placement season, conducting placement drives so that all students receive internship and placement offers, and disseminating information about higher education opportunities for BBA students, both in India and abroad.

Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, aims to provide world class facilities along four dimensions: academic, sports, campus, and student welfare services. For example, there are grounds and courts to play six sports: cricket, futsal, football, tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Each sport has a set of dedicated officers who train students for intercollegiate competitions and the annual Sports Day. The Student Welfare Office coordinates scholarship applications, medical emergencies, supervision of hostels and canteens, educational tours, campus events, and cultural festivals. There are also multiple conference rooms and meeting halls to host both informal and formal events.

Highlights

Fees

The academic fees for both BBA and MBA students of Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, have three main components:

• Tuition fee: 
  • BBA: INR 90,000 (INR 30,000 per year).
  • MBA: INR 1.8 Lakh (INR 90,000 per year).
• Admission Form and Prospectus Fee: INR 1,950 (payable one time, at the beginning of the first year).
• Examination Fee: INR 1,250 per year.

Admission and examination fees are the same for both BBA and MBA students.

Students of the Management Department who choose to stay in the hostel must also budget for annual hostel and mess fees, while residents of Durg who commute daily to the campus must budget for transportation fees. In addition, all MBA and BBA students must bear the cost of textbooks, academic infrastructure, and shopping for personal items. The total hostel fee for both male and female candidates is approximately INR 65,000 per year.

Adding all the heads of fees, BBA students pay about INR 1 LPA, and MBA students pay about INR 1.6 LPA.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, are as follows:

• BBA:
  • Students must have passed both the Standard X and XII Board Examination levels.
  • The minimum accepted percentage at the Standard 12 level is 50%.
  • Students who are appearing for the Standard 12 Board Exam in the same year in which they seek admission to Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, may also apply.
• MBA:
  • The candidate must be able to submit certificates from Standard X + XII Board Examinations, and an undergraduate course of study from a recognized University in India or abroad with any specialization, with a minimum duration of three years. Students in the final year of a UG degree may also apply, provided they complete the degree before joining the MBA program at Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg.
  • The average aggregate over all semester examinations over the course of undergraduate study (all years) must be at least 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for SC, ST, and EWS candidates.
  • It is not necessary for candidates to submit a valid score from any MBA entrance test; this and work experience are both optional. 
  • Students with all undergraduate majors are free to apply.

Students who are interested in applying to either the BBA or MBA program at Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, can either enquire at the Admissions Office of the University or fill up the online form on the website. During the application process, students must fill up the form with their personal and academic information, before submitting self-attested copies of certificates proving that their Standard XII and UG grades and marks are valid. Finally, the University scrutinizes all applications and prepares a merit seat of 30 students admitted to the BBA program, and 10 MBA candidates. Students must confirm their acceptance by paying the application fee of INR 1,950 and the first installment of the tuition fee. Any seats left empty will be filled by inviting candidates in the waitlist to join.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of the Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, are as follows: 

• There are two Cells that are responsible for assisting BBA and MBA students of the University with internships and placements:
  • The Training & Placement Department primarily works on conducting skill enhancement training programs and bridging the gap between students’ areas of competence and industry expectations.
  • The Career Guidance & Counseling Cell ensures that students choose the career paths that are suited to their skills and interests, while serving as a Corporate Relations organization.
• Together, these two groups perform five main functions:
  • Information: Empowering students with information on different career avenues and the best companies that are recruiting from the Bharti Vishwavidyalaya campus in those genres.
  • Networking: Working with public and private sector companies that are interested in hiring BBA and MBA candidates from the University; ensuring that representatives of these firms visit the campus for pre-placement talks, seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions.
  • Professional Enhancement: Working with students to plan their courses and professional certifications so that they are in the best possible shape to clear company shortlists during the placement season.
  • Training and Placement Drives: Providing functional, business, and soft skills training to BBA and MBA students. Working with senior recruiters to facilitate tests, group discussions, and personal interview sessions both remotely and on campus. This process is also extended to the summer internship season for both UG and PG students of the Management Department.
  • Higher Education Opportunities: This is particularly important for BBA students; the T&P Department provides information related to foreign and Indian higher education degrees in management and business administration. It also assists students with financial aid applications, and facilitates networking with alumni who are currently in those institutions.

Cut-Offs

The only cut-off that is announced before the admission process to the MBA program at Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, is the aggregate required during the course of UG study. Applicants must have an overall aggregate across all 3/4/5 years of study of at least 50% (or 45% for reserved category candidates - SC, ST, and OBC). A 50% aggregate is needed for all BBA aspirants in their Standard XII Board Examination.

Faculty & Alumni

The Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, is home to 18 full time Faculty members. Of these, two are full Professors, four are Associate Professors, and fourteen are Assistant Professors; the full sanctioned Faculty intake is filled. All Faculty members have extensive academic and industry experience; they work with students to ensure that they attain adequate practical exposure, and prepare them for the internship and placement season so that they fulfill the expectations of corporate employers.

As a relatively young University, with only two MBA and one BBA batch having graduated as of 2024, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya does not have as active an Alumni Cell as other Universities. However, alumni are able to utilize the Training & Placement Department to forge professional connections and network with graduates of the University in disciplines other than Management. As the University grows, the alumni pool will become an important source of internships and jobs for current students, as well as providing mentorship opportunities. In future, development activities and welfare donations via alumni are also envisaged.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg. The five types of scholarships offered are:

1. Merit-Based Scholarships: These are available to both BBA and MBA students of all categories based on the percentage in the qualifying examination (either Standard XII or UG aggregate). The two levels of scholarships are as follows:

• 100% tuition fee waiver: Awarded to students with an aggregate above 95% in the qualifying examination.
• 10% tuition fee scholarship: For students whose aggregate academic performance is between 80% and 95%.

2. Scholarships for special categories: Five categories of economically or socially disadvantaged students are given partial tuition fee waivers as follows:

• SC, ST, and OBC students: 10% reduction in tuition fee payable.
• Sports Achievers at the national level: 10% tuition fee scholarship.
• EWS students with BPL cards: 10% tuition fee waiver.
• Farmers’ wards with Kisan cards: 20% scholarship.
• Physically handicapped students (Divyangjan): 20% tuition fee reduction.

3. Scholarships for female students: Every female student is eligible for a 20% reduction in total BBA or MBA program tuition fees. Twin girl students are also eligible; however, for them, the scholarship is divided into two parts.

4. State Scholarships: All students who are domiciled in Chhattisgarh are eligible to apply if their family income does not exceed INR 2 LPA. The amount of scholarship will be decided by the State Government on an annual basis.

5. Central Scholarships: These primarily provide economic support to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Students who qualify for other scholarships offered by the state government or University cannot apply; in addition, their family income must not exceed INR 8 LPA, and their qualifying examination marks must exceed 80%. If all these criteria are satisfied, students may apply for tuition fee waiver schemes offered by the Central Government based on both merit and means.

Preparation & FAQs

The only consideration that is taken into account while admitting people to the Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, is the aggregate in the UG qualifying examination. To improve their chances of receiving an offer of admission to the MBA program, students should strive to perform consistently across all the semester examinations in their Bachelor’s degree program. This can include strategic measures like choosing high scoring subjects to end with an aggregate much above the cut-off of 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Chhattisgarh?

The Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Chhattisgarh. It is ranked #20 among the top 20 Emerging Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which specializations are offered to BBA students of the Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg?

Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, offers 3 BBA specializations: Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management.

Q. Which specializations are offered to MBA students of the Management Department, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg?

Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, offers 26 BBA specializations, including the three that are offered to BBA students, in addition to Entrepreneurship, Total Quality Management, International Relations, Retail Management, Consumer Goods, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Insurance, Business Administration, Information Technology, E-Commerce, Advertising, and Event Management.

Q. How are the BBA and MBA programs of Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, able to incorporate practical training and industry expectations?

In addition to compulsory internships for all students, BBA and MBA students are also taken on multiple industrial visits throughout their 3/2 years of study. Some organizations which host students for practical training include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRL).