Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot

Overview

Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot, is a prominent upcoming Business School in Gujarat, that aims to develop strong business leaders through application oriented learning and ethics training. It works to enhance the managerial skills of its BBA and MBA students for application in both industry and entrepreneurship. With a strong set of professional certification courses and practical oriented curriculum, its graduates are set to succeed in the corporate world.

Darshan Institute of Management ensures healthy placements for its BBA and MBA students. In the ongoing 2024 placement season, 100% of BBA students and 69% of MBA students have successfully landed job offers, with a highest CTC of INR 6 LPA so far. Prominent recruiters including Axis Securities and Tata Consultancy Services. The Training & Placement department maintains long term recruiting relationships with local companies and MNCs, and works with students on soft skills training, mock interviews, group discussions sessions, and aptitude test simulations.

DIM Rajkot organizes several skill development activities for its students beyond the classroom. From Factory Visits to nearby industrial behemoths like Amul and Adani, to expert sessions with distinguished alumni and business leaders, to competitions like Best Manager and Big Bull (instilling leadership and stock market trading skills respectively), students can enhance important industry capabilities well before the final placement season. Campus life is vibrant and dynamic; the University campus hosts several fests (cultural, management, technical, Garba, and sports), and there are regular co-curricular and extracurricular exhibitions and competitions.

Highlights

Fees

The academic fees for BBA and MBA students of Darshan University Rajkot include tuition fees, examination fees, registration charges, placement costs, alumni registration fees, and usage of the library and computer facilities:

• MBA: INR 66,000 per year (INR 1.32 Lakh for the entire two year program).
• BBA: INR 45,000 per year (INR 1.35 Lakh for the three year program).

The living costs for BBA and MBA students of DIM have two main dimensions: hostel and mess fees. The total amount payable is INR 55,000 per semester. If students use the AC in their rooms, additional electricity charges will apply. Therefore, the living costs amount to INR 3.3 Lakh for the entire BBA course, and INR 2.2 Lakh for the MBA program, exclusive of electricity and personal shopping costs.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to Darshan Institute of Management, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • The candidate must be in the final year of (or have already passed) an undergraduate degree of minimum three years’ duration from an Institution of Higher Education recognized by the University Grants Commission.
  • The aggregate over all the years of the Bachelor’s degree must exceed 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates.
  • It is not compulsory to submit an MBA entrance test score, though this (and work experience) can strengthen the application.
• BBA:
  • The applicant must have completed his/her Standard XII Board Examination from any recognized institution. Students in the final year of their 10+2 studies may also apply.
  • The aggregate in the 10+2 Board Examination must exceed 45%.
  • No entrance test scores are necessary.

There are two avenues through which students can apply for the MBA program at Darshan Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot.

1. State Quota Admission: This is supervised by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) of the state of Gujarat, and the process is organized centrally, with several rounds including application, submission of documents, and counseling. Students who wish to join Darshan Institute of Management must provide it as their first choice during the counseling round; if their academic history is sufficiently impressive to clear the cut-off, they will be offered admission to the MBA program.

2. Direct Admission: Students may also apply directly to Darshan University using the admission website; this is valid for both BBA and MBA students. There are only two steps in this process: filling up the online application form, and uploading self-attested scans of academic transcripts and personal documents. After verification and submission of all applications, Darshan Institute of Management releases a merit list, and candidates who receive an offer of admission must confirm their acceptance by paying the first semester’s tuition fees.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of Darshan Institute of Management are as follows: 

• In the most recent placement season, 100% of BBA students were successfully placed in such companies as Tata Consultancy Services, Shree Aashapura Motors, and Marwadi University. In all, 20 companies participated in the internship and placement process for BBA students.
• In the 2024 placement season so far, 69% of MBA students have been placed, in such companies as Axis Securities, Ayoni Foods, and HFFC.
• The highest CTC offered to MBA students was INR 6 LPA, while the highest salary package offered to BBA graduates was INR 2.4 LPA. The average package offered to all students of the Institute of Management was INR 2.83 LPA.
• The Training and Placement Department of the University works to prepare management students for job interviews. It conducts five kinds of activities to ensure that students obtain the best jobs:
  • Soft skills training and presence in interviews.
  • Aptitude, primarily quantitative and logical reasoning.
  • Group Discussion skills and working with a team.
  • Mock interview simulations and frequently asked questions by recruiters.
  • Corporate communications, including email etiquette and verbal conventions.

Cut-Offs

Applicants to the MBA program at Darshan Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot, must have an Undergraduate aggregate of at least 50% across all semesters of study. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category applicants. There is no cut-off prescribed in the qualifying Management Aptitude Entrance Examination, because this is not required to apply. BBA applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 45% in the 10+2 Board Examination.

Faculty & Alumni

Darshan Institute of Management is home to 27 full time Faculty members. Out of these, one is the Dean, two are Associate Professors, and the other 24 are all Assistant Professors. The Dean and Associate Professors hold both MBA and PhD degrees; the Assistant Professors are all in the process of pursuing their Doctoral studies, and many of them have relevant degrees in the field of management or commerce e.g. PGDM or BCom. More than 50% of the faculty members of DIM have at least a decade of experience in academia or industry, ensuring that students are mentored by experienced achievers.

Alumni of Darshan Institute of Management are part of the global community of Darshan University graduates. Each Department organizes an annual Alumni Meet, and individual chapters have events in cities across the world. Distinguished alumni of DIM Rajkot are active in guest lectures and mentorship of current students. They also assist with corporate relations, ensuring that there is a steady stream of internships and job offers. Finally, alumni of Darshan Institute of Management use the University platform to network with ex-students of different Schools for interdisciplinary career growth.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Darshan Institute of Management. Most students of Darshan Institute of Management apply for Government scholarship schemes:

1. Mukhyamantri Yuva Swalamban Yojana: Only BBA students can apply for this scholarship; MBA candidates are not eligible. It is based on both academic merit (more than 80% in both Standard 10 and 12 Board Examination) and financial need (family income must be less than INR 6 LPA). The scholarship amount is INR 10,000 or 50% of tuition fee, whichever is less.

2. Scholarships for SC and ST students: SC and ST students whose family income is less than INR 2.5 LPA can apply for this scholarship, and approximately 100% of the tuition fee is waived, as per rules laid down by the Government.

3. Post Matric Scholarship: This is for students from reserved categories whose yearly family income is less than INR 2 Lakh. The scholarship amount is up to INR 50,000, which can cover the full tuition fee and a living stipend for some courses.

4. Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme: Up to 5% of all seats in eligible programs are to be filled by students under this scheme, and they do not have to pay any tuition fees. Only candidates whose family income is lower than INR 8 LPA are eligible, and the admission committee awards the scholarship on the basis of merit. Students must apply separately for this scholarship at the time of admission to DIM. Income certificates must be attested by an office at the District or Taluka level.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the BBA and MBA degree programs at Darshan Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot, are chosen based on academic performance (either Standard XII or Bachelor’s degree). However, there is usually stiff competition for seats every year, and students should prepare for the admission process by working out previous examination papers to maximize their percentage in the qualifying examination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Rajkot?

Darshan Institute of Management is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Rajkot. It is ranked #7 among the top 20 Emerging Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which MBA specializations are offered by Darshan Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot?

Darshan Institute of Management offers 8 MBA specializations: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Production & Operations Management, Entrepreneurship & Family Business, International Business, Information Technology, and Business Analytics.

Q. Which professional certifications are awarded by DIM Rajkot to its MBA and BBA students?

Darshan Institute of Management Rajkot offers multiple professional certification courses to its students, including Tally Prime, MS Office, NISM Module Training, and Miracle Accounting Software. These are application oriented, and cover the most recent versions of softwares used in the market.

Q. Which BBA specializations are offered by Darshan Institute of Management, Darshan University, Rajkot?

Darshan Institute of Management offers 4 specializations as part of its General Management BBA program: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and International Business. It also offers a separate BBA Honors program in Digital Marketing.