Dept. of Management, Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai

Overview

The Department of Management, Jerusalem College Of Engineering (JCE), Chennai, runs a highly selective MBA program with an intake of 60 students per year. Four major specializations are offered: Operations & Systems, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance. The academic curriculum focuses on building managerial skills and fostering problem solving. Guest lectures, workshops, and seminars by distinguished alumni and industry leaders add a practical dimension to the syllabus, and improve the readiness of the MBA students for their future careers. The MBA program at JCE was instituted in 2009, and it has been certified by NAAC for almost a decade.

The Training & Placement Office of JCE Chennai is responsible for the Comprehensive Employability Enhancement Program, which works to give final year MBA students all the skills they need to ensure 100% placements. Some prominent recruiters (for both summer internships and final job placements) include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Indigo Airlines, JustDial, Perfint Healthcare, Sans Freight Logistics, and India MART. The highest package of INR 5 LPA was offered by TCS.

The MBA students of JCE have access to all the resources of the entire College, including smart classrooms, a well equipped Library, and a state of the art computer lab. Extracurricular activities are organized in association with the other UG and PG students of JCE, and the hostel life of the MBA students is filled with activities to assist personal development.

Highlights

Fees

The total academic fees for MBA students of Jerusalem College of Engineering are INR 35,000 per year, or INR 70,000 for the entire two year program. This includes tuition fees, examination costs, registration fees, and covers the cost of access to common academic resources like the library and IT infrastructure. The fee for both General and Management Quota students is the same, even though approximately 70% of the MBA batch was admitted through the Management Quota in the most recent academic year for which data is available (2021-22).

Students who choose to stay in the JCE campus must additionally pay the annual boarding and lodging fee of INR 90,000. Therefore, the total amount to be spent by MBA students of JCE is INR 2.5 Lakh for the entire program, including living and academic costs. Students who choose to stay at home and commute daily to the campus must budget for the cost of transportation.

Admissions

Admission to the MBA program at JCE is according to the rules formulated by Anna University via the TANCET entrance test and counseling procedure. The eligibility criteria for admission to the Department of Management, Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai, are as follows:

• The applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree from any recognized University in India or abroad, with a minimum duration of 3 years.
• The percentage aggregate over all semesters during UG studies must be at least 50%. This criterion is relaxed to 45% for all reserved category (in Tamil Nadu) applicants, including OBC and EBC.
• A portion of the seats will be filled through the Government quota, and the remaining seats through Management quota, with differing levels of academic merit required for entry through each quota.
• Candidates must take part in the TANCET counseling process.

The admission process (from the first TANCET application step) has these steps:

• Registration: The first step is to visit the TANCET page on the Anna University website. After clicking on the “Apply for TANCET” link, students must enter their name, date of birth, contact details, and complete registration by choosing a login password.
• Filling up the application form: Applicants must fill their personal and academic details (up to undergraduate level).
• Choosing the Exam Within TANCET 2024: The website allows applicants to choose the MBA entrance.
• Paying the application fee: This is INR 1,000 for General Category MBA applicants, and INR 500 for reserved category candidates.
• Counseling: Applicants must fill their choice list on the TANCET website after the results are declared. They will be able to join JCE and pay the registration fees if they are allotted the Institute during any of the 3-4 rounds of counseling.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of the MBA program in JCE are as follows: 

• Some prominent recruiters include Oppo Mobiles, NoBroker, Skylark HR Solutions, HDB Financial Services, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
• The roles for which students are hired cover all the different MBA specializations, from Human Resources to Marketing and Finance.
• The highest package in the most recent placement season was INR 5 LPA, offered by TCS.

The Training and Placement Office conducts career activities throughout the year. It helps students train for placement aptitude tests, group discussions, case study solving, communication skills, interview presence, and soft skills. Through these, JCE aims to ensure a 100% placement for all its students. Final year MBA students are part of the College’s Comprehensive Employability Enhancement Program, which is a set of training initiatives geared to achieve 100% interview readiness. The flagship event of the Program is an annual seminar on Employment Opportunities, Recruitment Dynamics and Employability Challenges.

Cut-Offs

TANCET 2024 cut-offs for different Institutes are not decided in advance; they are decided after each round of counseling, based on the number of candidates interested in MBA in each college and the marks scored by the last candidate who is offered an MBA in JCE. If some students drop out of the process, more applicants are allowed in, and the cut-off drops further. The final cut-off is published at the end of the process.

Faculty & Alumni

The Department of Management, Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai, is home to 7 full time Faculty members. Of these, six are Assistant Professor, and the Head of Department is a full Professor. Multiple faculty members have more than a decade of experience in industry or academia or both, with MBA and PhD degrees, along with research experience and extensive journal paper citations. They are responsible for working with the Training and Placement Cell to ensure that students are well prepared for the placement season.

The Alumni Association of JCE has three main functions:

• To forge connections between alumni and current students for career mentorship and internship opportunities.
• To help alumni network with fellow graduates of JCE working in different areas.
• To maintain a strong connection between the College and its alumni to ensure an ongoing donation mechanism for developmental activities.

The Placement Cell also works with distinguished alumni for career talks, training workshops, and full time job opportunities.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available, in three major categories:

• Central and State Scholarships: First graduate in family scheme (post matric scholarship); this is one for SC and ST applicants, and the tuition fee waiver is subject to the family income of the candidate being lower than INR 2.5 LPA.
• Central Scholarships: There are six sub-schemes of tuition fee scholarships:
  • Minority community students.
  • Labor employment category.
  • Academic merit (above 80% in UG and Standard X and XII Board Examinations).
  • HRD AICTE scholarship for families with two girl children.
  • HRD AICTE scholarship for differently abled students.
  • PMSSS scholarship for students from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
• State Scholarships: The six categories of students eligible for tuition fee scholarships awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu are:
  • First and second graduate in family scholarship for Backward Class students, subject to a maximum family income of INR 2 LPA.
  • Lateral entry scholarship for BC and EBC applicants.
  • Chief Minister’s Award for meritorious students based on academic, sports, and extracurricular record.
  • Gandhi Memorial Award.
  • Bright Student Award.
  • Government of Tamil Nadu need based scholarship.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the MBA program at Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai, must prepare carefully for the TANCET MBA entrance test. Before giving the final exam, candidates who are interested in appearing for TANCET 2024 should practice their timing and accuracy skills by attempting mock tests. In our experience, candidates who are well versed with the TANCET mock test have a better average performance in the actual exam. Each question should be attempted in one minute (on average) to get an accurate assessment of the speed required during the TANCET 2024 examination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Chennai?

The Department of Management, Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Tamil Nadu. It is ranked #109 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2023 ranking list.

Q. What is the expected date of TANCET 2024?

TANCET 2024 is expected to be held in March 2024, for admission to MBA and MCA programs in participating colleges in Tamil Nadu, including Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai.

Q. What is the syllabus and exam pattern for the entrance test to the MBA program at Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai?

The TANCET MBA entrance paper has the following sections, with 25 multiple choice questions in each segment:

• Verbal Aptitude
• General Knowledge
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning

The syllabus is similar to those of other MBA aptitude tests (e.g. CAT, GMAT, XAT).

Q. Which subjects must have been taken at Undergraduate Level to be eligible for the MBA program at Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai?

Students with any Bachelor’s degree can apply for the TANCET 2024 MBA entrance test, as long as they have completed at least three years of college education.

Q. What documents need to be carried during the counseling and admission process for candidates who wish to study MBA at Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai?

Candidates must carry and present the following original documents for verification:

• Standard X Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate.
• Standard XII Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate.
• Degree College Certificate.
• Detailed Academic Transcripts from an Undergraduate Program.
• Photographic ID proof.
• Address (permanent domicile) proof.
• Caste certificate (if needed for special category confirmation).
• TANCET Result Sheet printout.
• Two Passport Size Photographs.

Q. What is the application fee payable during the admission process to the MBA program at Jerusalem College Of Engineering, Chennai?

General and OBC category applicants to the MBA program at JCE must pay INR 1,000 as the TANCET application fee. SC/ST candidates pay INR 500 as application fee.