School of Management, OPJU- O P Jindal University, Raigarh

Overview

The School of Management, OPJU Raigarh, is a renowned MBA College in Chhattisgarh. It has achieved a high all-India ranking within just a decade of its inception, and offers three postgraduate (MBA, EMBA, PhD) and three undergraduate (BBA, BCom Honors, BA Economics) degree programs. As part of the Jindal Steel family of institutions, SoM OPJU is able to ensure extensive corporate exposure for its students, both in terms of curriculum design and industrial visits, in addition to senior business leaders serving as Visiting Faculty members.

The Career Development Center (CDC) coordinates training and placement activities for all students of OP Jindal University, Raigarh, including the School of Management. Several blue chip recruiters are involved in both summer internships and final placements, including KPMG, IDFC First Bank, Tata Capital, Jindal Steel, Godrej, ITC LImited, and HDFC Life Insurance. The CDC strives to ensure 100% placements through frequent training sessions organized for all students, particularly those in the final three semesters of study.

BBA, BCom, and MBA students of OPJU Raigarh can take advantage of the vast University campus and sports facilities. The student representatives of the School of Management organize several academic and extracurricular events throughout the year, including alumni guest lectures, wellness workshops, Business Analytics training programs, and virtual webinars on internships and best practices in the corporate world. The alumni of SoM OPJU play a crucial role in mentoring current students and ensuring that their soft skills and career decision making skills are up to date.

Highlights

Fees

The fee structure for UG and PG students of the School of Management, OPJU Raigarh, is as follows:

• Tuition and Academic Fee:
  • MBA and Executive MBA: INR 4.5 Lakh for the entire program.
  • BBA: INR 3.3 Lakh.
  • BCom Honors: INR 2.95 Lakh.
  • BA Economics (Honors): INR 2.54 Lakh.
• Hostel Fee (including mess charges; compulsory for UG students; optional for MBA and PhD students): Ranges from INR 37,500 per semester to INR 1 Lakh per semester. The exact semester fee values include:
  • Non-AC; four to a room: INR 37,500.
  • Non-AC, triple occupancy: INR 43,000.
  • Non-AC, two to a room: INR 48,000.
  • AC, triple occupancy: INR 60,000.
  • Non-AC, single room: INR 68,000.
  • AC, double occupancy: INR 75,000.
  • AC, single room: INR 1 Lakh.
• Transportation fee (for PG students who opt not to stay in the hostel): INR 15,000 per semester.
• One time fees: 
  • Uniform charges: INR 3,500.
  • Admission fee: INR 10,000.
  • Alumni Association fee: INR 1,500.
  • Dissertation fee (only for PhD in Management students): INR 20,000.

Students from non-SAARC countries pay substantially higher tuition fees; for example, international BBA students pay annual fees of USD 1,800, which is approximately 50% more than the SAARC student fee.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to The School of Management, OPJU Raigarh, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • The applicant must hold a valid undergraduate degree from any recognized Indian University in any discipline.
  • The average performance over all UG semesters must be at least 50% (or 45% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
  • The applicant must have a valid score from any of these MBA aptitude tests: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or the OP Jindal University entrance examination.
• BBA:
  • The student must have a Standard 12 pass certificate from any Board of Higher Secondary Education, with any combination of subjects.
  • The average of the best four subjects should exceed 50% (or 45% for reserved category candidates).

The steps in the admission and application procedure include:

• Navigating to the course page of the program in which the student is interested, and clicking the Apply Now button.
• Filling up the online application form.
• Attaching attested scans of all documents which are required: for example, UG degree transcripts for MBA applicants, entrance test scorecards, and special category certificates, if applicable.
• Paying the application fee (INR 500 for general category students; there is no fee for reserved category applicants).
• Going through two counseling and interview rounds (only for shortlisted candidates).
• Students who are given an offer in the final merit list must confirm their acceptance by paying the registration and first year’s fees.

Applicants to the PhD program in Management at OPJU Raigarh must complete three steps: satisfy the eligibility criteria as per the application form, participate in the national level entrance test, and pass an interview with the Department Research Committee. After selection, they must successfully complete one semester of coursework before starting their doctoral studies.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of The School of Management, OPJU Raigarh, are as follows: 

• Prominent recruiters include KPMG, Byju’s, Tata Capital, ITC Limited, Godrej, Jindal Steel Works, HDFC Ergo, Jaro Education, IDFC First, UnSchool, and Square Yards.
• The centralized Career Development Center (CDC) of OP Jindal University provides training and support to all pre-final and final year students of the School of Management as they prepare for their future careers.
• There are three main categories of activities organized by the CDC, OPJU Raigarh:
  • Career Guidance & Mentoring: Students from the first year onwards may use the CDC experts to choose the best job based on their skills and search for opportunities for live projects and via alumni postings.
  • Internships and Placements: The CDC ensures that the biggest Indian and international companies recruit BBA and MBA students from OPJU Raigarh. All students must complete a summer internship before their final year.
  • Soft Skills & Professional Development: The CDC organizes interview and GD training sessions to help students perform better during selection for final placements and internships.
• The placement season every year starts in August (with pre-placement talks and training sessions) and ends in June the following year.

Cut-Offs

The cut-off for all UG and PG courses at the School of Management, OPJU - O P Jindal University, Raigarh,  is based on prior academic performance. All general category applicants must have an aggregate of 50% (in Standard XII or UG studies for BBA and MBA aspirants respectively). This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates. No cut-off is announced in advance based on MBA entrance test scores.

Faculty & Alumni

The School of Management, OPJU Raigarh, is home to 22 full time Faculty members. Out of these, 3 are full Professors, 7 are Associate Professors, and 12 are senior or junior Assistant Professors. All of them either hold or are pursuing PhD degrees, and many have MBA degrees as well. Their efforts are supplemented by the deep practical expertise of four visiting Faculty members (for example, Deans of other Schools of Management in India, COOs and Presidents of prominent companies), who ensure that BBA and MBA students have all the skills required to succeed in industry immediately after they graduate.

The OP Jindal University Raigarh Alumni Association (OPJURAA) serves the students and graduates of the School of Management, in addition to all the other alumni of both OPJU and OP Jindal Institute of Technology. Therefore, the network is very large, even though the history is relatively short (one decade). The first step for all graduating students is to register their profiles on the OPJU alumni portal. OPJURAA organizes annual Alumni Meets in different major cities of India. It also sets up the Alumni Guest Lecture series, where successful graduates share their experiences and mentorship with current students of the School of Management. It has an online job and internship portal that both students and alumni can use for professional networking and career advancement.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of The School of Management, OPJU Raigarh, as follows:

1. OPJEMS Scholarship: This is one of the most renowned private scholarship programs in India. It aims to select students with outstanding academic and leadership potential, with an entrepreneurial and innovative bent. The amount for both BBA and MBA students is INR 50,000 per year, which covers more than 25% of the tuition fee.

2. OP Jindal Jewel Special Scholarship: This is awarded to 50 meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society every year. The scholarship amount is INR 40,000 per year, and students of the School of Management must compete with those from other schools for the 50 slots. 

3. Tuition Fee Waivers for Outstanding Applicants: These are applicable only to undergraduate students of SoM, OPJU. 100% tuition fee waivers are awarded to the top 30 rankers in any state board examination, and to students scoring above 95% in the CBSE or ISC Standard XII Board Examinations.

4. Academic Merit Scholarships: These are also applicable only to BBA and BCom (Honors) students. They are based on tiers of performance in the Standard 12 Board Examination, and the amount ranges from INR 8,000 (for students scoring between 60% and 70%) to INR 55,000 (for students scoring between 90% and 95%).

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the undergraduate programs at OPJU Raigarh do not need to prepare separately; the Standard XII Board Examination aggregate is the only important shortlisting criterion. MBA students must perform well in their chosen MBA entrance test. To achieve this, they must attend virtual or in-person coaching classes and mock tests, and try to get the highest percentile possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Raigarh?

The School of Management, OPJU Raigarh is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Raigarh. It is ranked #38 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which specializations does OP Jindal University offer to its MBA students?

MBA students of OPJU Raigarh can choose from among five specializations: Marketing Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, and Operations Management.

Q. How does OPJU Raigarh implement the “Learning by Doing” principle in its MBA degree program?

OP Jindal University, with its roots in the Steel sector, ensures that its MBA graduates are industry ready through the “Learning by Doing” program. This has various components from Day 1, including industry visits, case studies, live projects, management simulations, corporate interactive sessions, and corporate immersion stints. Eight week summer internships are compulsory for all students.

Q. Which specializations does OP JIndal University offer to its BBA students?

BBA students of OPJU Raigarh can choose from among five specializations: Digital Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business Analytics. 60% of these are common to both the BBA and MBA programs.