School of Management, IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus, Ghaziabad

Overview

IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses campus - IMSUC) is one of the three locations of The Institute of Management Studies. It offers one undergraduate (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA) and one unique postgraduate (Master in International Business) degree program, within its Management Department. It is highly ranked, with the BBA program alone being awarded the title of #2 Business School in North India by the Times B-School survey. IMSUC is well known for its world class infrastructure, innovative teaching methods, and emphasis on practical exposure and internships.

IMSUC is highly ranked at the national level primarily because of its placements. Its BBA program has some of the highest undergraduate salaries paid to business undergraduates in India, with INR 17.5 LPA being the highest package in the 2023 BBA placement season at IMSUC. The MIB program is not far behind, with a highest package of INR 23.37 LPA. Some of the most prominent recruiters are Amazon, Godrej & Boyce, Tommy Hilfiger, and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Campus life at IMSUC is eventful, with 23 student run clubs (from Machine Learning to Marketing and Sports) and 6 specialized student Cells (e.g. Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property Research) ensuring that members of the campus with similar interests can pursue improvement in a structured manner. There are 21 categories of events that take place through the year, mostly related to the activities of different clubs and cells, in addition to Institute-wide events like the Freshers' welcome party.

Highlights

Fees

The various components of the fees for BBA students of the School of Management, IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus, Ghaziabad, are as follows:

• Tuition fees (for all three years): INR 4.18 Lakh.
• Hostel fees (excluding mess fees, only for students who choose to live on campus): INR 3 Lakh (INR 1 LPA).
• One time payment (registration, alumni membership, and uniform fee, payable at the time of admission): INR 9,500.

In addition, both BBA and MIB students should budget for purchase of textbooks and academic items (e.g. laptops), in addition to transportation costs, should they decide to live at home and commute daily to the IMSUC campus.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for the two programs offered by IMSUC Ghaziabad are as follows:

• BBA: 
  • The applicant must have completed 10+2 studies in any stream, with Standard X and XII certificates awarded by any recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or abroad.
  • The minimum marks at the Standard XII level are 45% for General Category candidates, and 40% for reserved category candidates.
  • Candidates may apply before their Board Examination results are declared. However, their final joining will be subject to submitting the final pass certificate.
• MIB:
  • The applicant must have completed at least 12 years of school education, with pass certificates in both Board Examinations. 
  • In addition, the candidate must have completed a course of undergraduate education from any recognized University in India or abroad.
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh University, which administers the MIB program, may impose minimum UG aggregate criteria from time to time.
  • The candidate must also submit a score from any recognized national level MBA Aptitude entrance test (qualifying examination; e.g. CAT, XAT, CMAT).

To apply for either program, candidates should use the online IMSUC application portal. The forms can also be obtained from the Admissions Office of IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses campus). BBA applicants must meet the Admission Counselor in person, and their seats will be confirmed after a Personal Interview, keeping in mind their earlier academic performance. MIB applicants must appear for a Personal Interview and Group Discussion round, and the scores in these rounds will be added to their academic performance and qualifying examination percentile to prepare the final merit list. Applicants to both courses must pay the registration fee to confirm their acceptance of the offer to join IMSUC. 

Placements

The Career Resource Center (CRC) at IMSUC is responsible for the successful placement record of both BBA and MIB students at the Institute. It organizes and supervises six categories of industry readiness activities:

• National and international final job placements.
• Internships during summer and winter vacations.
• Live projects during the semester.
• Workshops by corporate leaders.
• Industry immersion visits - the Industry Expectation Program seeks to bridge the gap between companies’ requirements and students’ skills and level of awareness.
• Corporate interaction sessions.

The highest salary for any BBA student in the latest placement year was INR 17.5 LPA, and the highest package for MIB students was INR 23.37 LPA (offered by Property Pistol). These are among the best salary packages for similar degree programs anywhere in India. The average placement offers are also impressive; for example, the average salary of the top 50% of MIB students was INR 8.5 LPA, with over 100 companies participating in the placement process. For BBA students, multiple national and international blue chip recruiters (the same as in the best MBA colleges in India) recruited from the IMSUC campus, including:

• General and IT Consulting MNCs: Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys Consulting.
• Financial Services and Banking Firms: HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Aditya Birla Life Insurance.
• Media conglomerates: India TV, Republic Bharat, Zee News, Dainik Bharat.
• Retail majors: Calvin Klein, Uniqlo.
• Large industrial entities: Godrej & Boyce, Tata Group, Wipro, IndiGo.

Cut-Offs

Applicants to the BBA program at IMSUC must have a minimum aggregate of 45% at the 10+2 level; this is relaxed to 40% for reserved category candidates. The Personal Interview for BBA candidates is qualitative in nature, and there is no cut-off involved. MIB applicants do not have a minimum defined cut-off in the qualifying examination. The composite score that is computed based on four criteria (qualifying examination percentile, UG academic performance, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview) is not made public, and hence the cut-off is not revealed to students.

Faculty & Alumni

The School of Management, IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus, is home to 21 full time core Faculty members. Most of the Professors hold PhD degrees, while a few have completed their MBA. These full time Professors work with 19 Associate Faculty members, who are experienced industry professionals who bring knowledge of cutting edge techniques to students, and help the Institute with practical exposure. The Faculty members work with student clubs to organize Leadership Talks and Process Webinars, thereby ensuring 100% placement readiness for both BBA and MIB students. 

The Alumni Cell of IMSUC works in close coordination with the overall Alumni Association of the IMS Group. The flagship event every year is the Alumni Meet, where graduates of all three campuses come together to connect with their classmates and seniors in various fields of work, and meet the Institute authorities to stay connected with the current students of IMSUC. Through this, students can access live projects and internship opportunities during their course of study, and can also connect with alumni for startup mentorship and full time job opportunities after they graduate.

Scholarships

BBA and MIB students of the School of Management, IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus, can access multiple scholarships based on different criteria:

1. Academic Merit: Like all scholarships awarded by IMSUC, this is awarded at the time of admission of the student to the Institute, but the amount is only deducted from the final year’s fees, and the first 2/1 years’ fees must be paid in full. There are 5 total academic merit scholarships:

• BBA: 3 scholarships, all based on the Standard 12 percentage of the applicant:
  • Tuition fee reduction of INR 50,000: If the student scores more than 90% in both Standard X and XII, counting all subjects (including languages).
  • Fee concession of INR 25,000: Between 80% and 90% in Standard 12.
  • Fee concession of INR 15,000: Between 70% and 80% in Standard 12.
• MIB: 2 scholarships, both based on Undergraduate Aggregate Percentage:
  • Tuition fee reduction of INR 30,000: If the student scores more than 80% averaged across all UG semester exams.
  • Fee concession of INR 20,000: UG percentage between 70% and 80%.

2. Loyalty Scholarship: This is only open to MIB applicants who completed their undergraduate studies at any of the three IMS campuses. The scholarship amount is INR 65,000, which is also deducted from the second year’s fees.

3. Sibling Scholarship: A scholarship of INR 15,000 for any student whose sibling is a current (not graduated) student enrolled in any of the three campuses.

4. Scholarship for specific children / wards: INR 15,000 is awarded to any child of defense or paramilitary personnel, and also to children of widowed mothers.

5. Sports Scholarship: An amount of INR 15,000 is awarded to any student who has competed at the state, national, or international level in any sport.

6. SC, ST, and OBC category scholarship: This is awarded based on government rules. A student can only choose one scholarship if he/she is eligible for multiple awards.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the BBA program at IMSUC must focus their preparation on the Personal Interview. Since they are not expected to have detailed business knowledge or work experience, only their communication skills in English will be tested; they should prepare talking points related to their academic and extracurricular achievements at the school level. MIB aspirants must first prepare for their chosen qualifying entrance test (CAT, XAT, etc) through a combination of classroom or online training and sample tests. They must then prepare for the GD and PI rounds either by attending specialized classes or by forming study groups with their friends who are preparing for similar selection rounds in other colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top Business School in Ghaziabad?

The School of Management, IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus, is one of the best management colleges in Ghaziabad. It is ranked #67 among the top MBA colleges in India (Private) according to the IIRF 2023 ranking list of best MBA colleges in India.

Q. What are the specializations available to candidates who study BBA at IMSUC Ghaziabad?

Five specializations are available to BBA students of IMSUC: Banking & Finance, Retail & Marketing, Data Science in Management, Family Managed Businesses & Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management.

Q. What support and facilities are available for startup enthusiasts who study at IMSUC?

The IMS Group supports all startup enthusiasts in accordance with the national and Uttar Pradesh state entrepreneurship policies. The website has a list of 8 successful startups recently incubated by the IMSUC entrepreneurship and innovation cell.

Q. What recognitions and awards have been won by the BBA degree program at the School of Management, IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus?

In addition to record placement packages (higher than INR 17 LPA), the BBA program at IMSUC has been recognized as the best in North India by ASSOCHAM. The Asia Pacific Education and Technology Awards have also ranked the BBA program as the best in North India in both 2019 and 2020.