School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara

Overview

The School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, is a highly ranked Business School in Rajasthan. Currently in its tenth year of existence, SoMS offers six undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including two BBA courses (General and Logistics Management), BCom, BHM, MBA, and PhD in Management. The aim of the Faculty members in all courses is to train students in practical skills so that they can bridge the gap between the classroom and the corporate world. All the UG and PG programs use innovative teaching methods like case studies and guest lectures to improve the industry readiness of the students. The general Business courses (both UG and PG) have multiple specializations available, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Supply Chain Management.

Several prominent corporate entities recruit from the School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students can look forward to intern at or work in leading financial institutions (e.g. Tata AIG Insurance), IT business consulting majors (e.g. Wipro and IBM), and leading ed-tech companies (e.g. Byju’s, Extramarks). The Placement Cell also organizes summer, winter, and international internships for BBA, BNCOm, and MBA students. The median salary for the graduating students of the School of Management Studies was INR 2.5 LPA in the most recent year for which data is available.

Highlights

Fees

The tuition, academic, registration, library, and placement fees for various programs offered by the School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, are as follows:

• BBA and BBA (Logistics Management): INR 2.8 Lakh for the entire three year duration.
• MBA: INR 2.47 Lakh for the entire two year duration; same for all specializations (except for Agribusiness, which is a one year program with tuition fees of INR 60,000).
• BCom Honors: INR 1.27 Lakh.
• BHM: INR 1.27 Lakh for the entire program, approximately equally distributed across the 3 years, with the highest in Year 3.

The hostel fees for students who stay on campus vary according to the type of room. Some examples are INR 1.05 LPA for single AC rooms (for both boys and girls; this includes the living cost plus three meals and 24 hour security), INR 95,000 for double occupancy AC rooms, in addition to a flat hostel caution deposit of INR 3,000, which is refundable at the time of graduation. Students who do not stay in the hostel may avail of the bus service to the Sangan University campus upon payment of INR 20,000 per year as the transportation fee.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognized University in India or abroad.
  • The minimum aggregate over all the UG semester exams must be 50% or higher, relaxed to 45% for reserved category candidates.
• BBA:
  • Applicants must have a Standard XII pass certificate from any recognized Board of Higher Secondary Education anywhere in the world.
  • The average mark (or equivalent grade) in the Standard 12 Board Examination must exceed 45%.
• B.Com (Hons); Similar to the BBA admission criteria, but with a 55% cut-off instead of 45%.

The application and admission procedure has the following steps:

• Filling up the application form in either online or offline mode.
• Submitting detailed academic information, including transcripts of all UG exams (for MBA applicants).
• Uploading supporting documents (scans or xerox copies) to validate the personal, academic, and entrance test details.
• Sangam University will release the merit list and waitlists for all courses, and students must accept their offers by paying the first semester’s tuition fees and completing the academic registration process.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of SoMS, Sangam University, are as follows: 

• Some of the prominent recruiters (for both internships and full time job placements) are:
  • Banking and Financial Services: Tata AIG Insurance, S&P Global.
  • IT Consulting Majors: IBM, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services..
  • Startups: Naukri, Byju’s, Extramarks, Indiamart.
  • Airline Companies: Indigo, Qatar Airways.
• The Placement Cell works to invite these companies for pre-placement talks and interviews, and also ensures placement readiness among students by conducting soft skills training, aptitude tests, mock interviews, and Group Discussion simulations.
• On average, 70% of all students of SoMS are placed through campus placements, and some of the others take up positions in their family businesses or start their own startup ventures.
• Some of the recent events conducted by the Cell include a major Industry-Academia Meet, Staff Training Programs, Industry Consultancy Summit, an Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp, and Life Skill Sessions.
• In addition to regular summer and winter internships at participating companies, students of SoMS can also apply to partner Universities abroad for international immersion programs in the fields of Data Mining, Digital Marketing, and International Business.
• 45% of the MBA students were able to convert their summer internships into pre-placement offers. The highest summer internship stipend was INR 15,000 per month.

Cut-Offs

The only cut-offs for admission to the School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, are based on the aggregate in the qualifying academic examinations, as per the list below:

• BBA and BBA (Logistics Management): 45%.
• BCom Honors: 55%.
• MBA: 50%.
• BHM: None; a pass degree is sufficient.

As per the AICTE norm, a relaxation of 5% in all the cut-offs listed above is applicable for applicants from reserved categories.

Faculty & Alumni

The School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, is home to 19 highly qualified Faculty members. Out of these, there are six categories of teaching staff:

• 3 full Professors.
• 1 Associate Professor.
• 8 Assistant Professors.
• 2 Lecturers.
• 1 Guest Faculty member.
• 4 Visiting Professors.

Faculty members work to implement the unique practical curriculum of Sangam University and work with the Placement Cell to ensure industry readiness of all students.

The Sangam Alumni Association coordinates the activities of all graduates of the University, including those of the School of Management Studies. It has a ten point agenda, of which the main goals are to:

• Maintain up-to-date data about alumni and their current professional status.
• Conduct workshops and seminars featuring eminent alumni of Sangam University.
• Raise funds to help meritorious but financially disadvantaged students with the help of successful alumni.
• Provide professional opportunities to students and struggling graduates of Sangam University.
• Facilitate networking among alumni of different departments and schools for professional growth.

Scholarships

The School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, is one of the top MBA colleges in India, and provides multiple financial aid options to its students:

• Undergraduate Merit Scholarship: This is applicable to BBA, BCom, and BHM students of SoMS, and is awarded in the following tiers:
  • 15% reduction in tuition fees: Standard XII Board Examination aggregate between 85% and 90%.
  • 25% reduction: Between 90% and 95%.
  • 50% reduction: Above 95%.
• Sports Scholarships: Excellent athletes in any discipline are eligible for the following scholarships based on their level of achievement:
  • 75% tuition fee scholarship: international participation.
  • 50% scholarship: national level sports meet participation.
• Needy Scholarship: All students with a family income less than INR 3 LPA are eligible for a scholarship up to 25%. In addition, children with one or two deceased parents are awarded a special scholarship of INR 15,000.
• Alumni Scholarship: MBA and PhD students of the School of Management Studies who have completed an undergraduate degree program at Sangam University will receive a 20% tuition fee waiver.
• Sangam Group Employee Scholarship: This 25% tuition fee reduction is awarded to children and wards of employees (in any position) of the Sangam Group.
• Super 10 UG Scholarship: A full tuition fee waiver is awarded to students with more than 90% in their Standard XII Board Examination, if their family income is less than INR 2 LPA.

Preparation & FAQs

The main component of the selection procedure for the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the School of Management Studies, Sangam University, is the aggregate percentage in the qualifying examination. Therefore, students must ensure that their Standard 12 or undergraduate examination marks are as high as possible, and this preparation must start a year before the date of entry to Sangam University, through coaching classes for the subjects in which the students are weak.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Bhilwara?

The School of Management Studies, Sangam University, Bhilwara, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Bhilwara. It is ranked #53 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which specializations are available to MBA students of the School of Management Studies, Sangam University?

MBA students of SoMS can choose from among four specializations: Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Human Resources Management. Dual specializations are also permitted.

Q. Which are the main disciplines taught to MBA students of Sangam University, Bhilwara?

The MBA curriculum of Sangam University has courses in five categories: Accounting & Finance, Marketing, Management, Economics, and Business Law.

Q. Can BA students apply to the MBA program at Sangam University, Bhilwara?

Graduates of any undergraduate program, including BA, BCom, BTech, MBBS, or any other Bachelor's degree awarded by a recognized University, may apply to the MBA program at Sangam University.