Dept. of Management Studies, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

Overview

The Department of Management Studies at Hindusthan College of Arts and Science (HICAS), Coimbatore, offers one MBA degree program and three BBA courses, all awarded by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. It is well known as one of the best MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu, with a focus on robust placements for its Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources students. HICAS is also home to a strong BBA degree program, with several MoUs signed with corporates to ensure better employment opportunities for students. 

The core curriculum is supported by an extensive set of value added modules, including case studies (for both BBA and MBA students), industrial training, interactive sessions with top CEOs, entrepreneurship contests, guest lectures with eminent industry personalities, debates, and management games, to ensure that students develop outside the classroom as well. BBA and MBA students are expected to complete an internship before their final year starts, for additional corporate exposure, pre-placement offers, and resume growth,

With several big names recruiting from the HICAS Management Department every year, like Amazon, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Capgemini, students can follow their career of choice, whether it is as a sales executive, a management trainee, a digital marketing executive, an operations manager, or a Human Resources consultant. The highest placement package in the recently concluded placement season was INR 4.5 LPA. Many distinguished alumni have opted to set up their own companies, and have credited the HICAS MBA program for its formative value in allowing them to pursue their startup dreams.

Highlights

Fees

The MBA degree program at HICAS has different fees for management and government quota students. The tuition fee payable by management quota candidates is INR 62,500 per semester. Government quota candidates pay semester fees of INR 58,500.

The main component of the living cost for students who opt to stay on the HICAS campus is the hostel fee. This is payable on a yearly basis, and includes the mess fee and utilities.

Admissions

There are three main criteria for admission to the MBA program at Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore:

• The student must hold an undergraduate degree of a minimum of three years' duration from any recognized University in India or abroad.
• The aggregate overall semester examinations during the undergraduate degree should exceed 50%. This condition is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates.
• The applicant should have a valid score in any national Indian Management Aptitude Test e.g. CAT, CMAT.

All three BBA programs offered by the Department of Management, HICAS, have the same eligibility criteria: the applicant must possess pass certificates at the Grade 10 and 12 levels issued by any Board of Higher Secondary Education in India or abroad. There is no specified minimum aggregate or percentage. There is usually more competition for admission to the BBA (Logistics) degree program, as the number of seats is half that in the other specializations.

Placements

Of the 20+ blue chip companies that visit the HICAS campus for job placements every year, the following focus primarily on management students (both undergraduate and postgraduate): HDFC Personal Banker, Ramco Cements, Wildcraft India, and Cognizoft Analytics India. All the placement, industry interaction, and placement readiness or preparation events are organized under the umbrella of HICAS Corporate Relations (CR). Starting in the second year (or first year for MBA students), the Cell organizes Career Guidance sessions for all students, with innovative formats like Mock Interviews, Communication Skills Workshops, and Group Discussions ensuring that students are well prepared for internship and placement interviews. This is similar to the training regimen in the best MBA colleges in India.

The range of salaries for MBA graduates of Hindusthan College of Arts and Science goes from INR 2.5 LPA (minimum) to INR 4.5 LPA (maximum) in the recently concluded placement season. Companies which recruit BBA students from HICAS include Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai.

Cut-Offs

The only cut-off within the Department of Management, Hindusthan College of Arts and Sciences, relates to MBA admissions. Applicants must have an aggregate of at least 50% across all undergraduate semester examinations (a similar criterion is in place in the top MBA colleges in India) to be considered for MBA admissions, relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates, according to the AICTE admission norms. There are no cut-off marks associated with the three BBA degree programs, and seat allocation is done on the basis of availability, based on the planned intake of 120 students per year per program.

Faculty & Alumni

The Department of Management, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, is home to 16 highly qualified Faculty Members. Of these, two are full Professors, two are Associate Professors, and 12 are Assistant Professors. Together, their fields of expertise cover all the specializations needed for a world class MBA program. Members of the Faculty have three main responsibilities: to teach courses to undergraduate and postgraduate management students, to set up industrial exposure visits and workshops, and to get students ready for the internship and placement process at the end of the pre-final and final years, respectively.

The Alumni Association of HICAS, Coimbatore, has representatives from all Departments, including Management. It has more than 5,000 successful members, who have achieved renown as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. In addition to facilitating professional networking among alumni, the Association also provides opportunities for graduates of the College to assist current students with securing internships, applying for higher studies (for BBA students), and startup registration or funding. This is similar to the trend in the top MBA colleges in India.

Scholarships

HICAS is managed by the Hindusthan Educational and Charitable Trust, which aims to give needy and meritorious students the opportunity to access high quality management education through scholarships. Some of the funding options for UG and PG students in the Department are as follows:

• MBA Scholarships: The following financial aid options are awarded at the time of admission and are valid for all four semesters of the program.
  • 10% tuition fee waiver for applicants who have a UG aggregate above 80% in any subject (this increases to 15% if the applicant is also an alumnus of HICAS).
  • 25% tuition fee reduction for candidates who completed their UG studies from HICAS (any field of study) and scored the highest marks in the Department.
  • 10% tuition fee reduction for HICAS alumni whose undergraduate aggregate was lower than 80%.
• BBA Scholarships: The different categories of BBA scholarships are as follows:
  • Academic Merit: This is awarded in several tiers based on the total marks in the Standard 12 Board Examination:
    • 100% tuition fee waiver: For Tamil Nadu state and district toppers.
    • 100% tuition fee waiver: For applicants who score full marks (100%) in the top 4 subjects at the 10+2 level.
    • 50% tuition fee reduction: For candidates who score 375/400 in the Tamil Nadu State Standard 12 Examination (or equivalent).
    • 30% tuition fee reduction: For candidates who score 360/400 in the Tamil Nadu State Standard 12 Examination (or equivalent).
  • Sports Quota: The percentage tuition fee reduction options based on different levels of sporting success are as follows. The award is reviewed every semester based on continuing achievement:
    • 100%: International level success in sports.
    • 75%: National level.
    • 50%: State level.
    • 25%: District level.
    • 10%: Participation at a recognized level.
  • Economically Weaker Category candidates:
    • 100% tuition fee waiver: For orphan and foster children who apply to HICAS.
    • 30% tuition fee reduction: Single parent + girl child + annual income below INR 2 LPA.
    • 20% tuition fee reduction: Single parent + male child + annual income below INR 2 LPA.
• Other scholarships (applicable to both MBA and BBA students):
  • Army and CRPF children: 15% reduction in tuition fees.
  • Physically challenged candidates: 25% reduction.
  • Siblings of current HICAS students (any department): 10% reduction.
  • Children of employees of the Hindusthan Group (including institutions other than HICAS): 100% tuition fee waiver.

Preparation & FAQs

MBA applicants to Hindusthan College of Arts & Science must present a valid score in any national or Tamil Nadu state level MBA aptitude test. To prepare adequately for such tests, most successful candidates choose to attend 6-12 months of in-person or remote coaching classes, along with attempting multiple mock tests and sample papers for their chosen entrance examination (e.g. CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT) in order to get the highest possible percentile score.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Coimbatore?

The Department of Management Studies, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is one of the contenders for the best Business School in Coimbatore.

Q. What are the conditions for MBA and BBA students of HICAS to continue receiving Institute Scholarships?

In addition to the conditions to qualify for the initial award of HICAS scholarships at the time of admission, students must ensure that they have no backlogs in any subjects in the semester examinations to keep receiving Institute Scholarships.

Q. What external scholarships are available for MBA and BBA students of HICAS?

In addition to Institute Scholarships, students of HICAS may also apply for Government Scholarships (for socially disadvantaged categories) and NGO scholarships, via 10 partner social welfare organizations (awarded based on performance in college examinations and financial status).

Q. What facilities at HICAS promote entrepreneurship among MBA and BBA students?

One of the stated goals of the MBA program at HICAS is to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among its students. It also has a dedicated Entrepreneurship Development Program to assist students with startup aspirations.