Faculty of Management Science, Shri Ram Murti Smarak College Of Engineering And Technology, Bareilly

Overview

The Faculty of Management Science, SRMS CET Bareilly, is home to a high quality MBA program. The Faculty has a consistent history of achievement, with a record high ranking of #17 in the India Today MBA list in 2021. With an annual intake of 60 students, the Faculty has a low Student to Faculty ratio and emphasizes practical one-on-one learning. Most students opt for dual specialization MBAs; they can choose from among 6 different disciplines, including Human Resources, Finance, Marketing Management, International Business, Operations Management, and Information Technology Consulting. The College also provides multiple Professional Certification courses to its MBA students.

The placement results of the MBA program at SRMS CET have shown a steady upward trend, with the highest package offered exceeding INR 8.4 LPA in the most recent placement season for which data is available. The corresponding average salary was INR 3.5 LPA. 50 companies, including HDFC Mutual Fund, Deloitte, and Decathlon, took part in the internship full time and placement process. Student life at the Faculty of Management Science is vibrant, with highlights including Paradigm (the national level management festival) and Samiksha (the case study competition). The MBA program shares its large partly residential campus with students of the other Faculties, and multiple cultural and technical festivals and competitions are organized on a regular basis.

Highlights

Fees

The annual tuition fee for MBA students of SRMS CET is INR 99,282, significantly lower than in other top MBA colleges in the private sector. There are also several one time fees that are payable in either the first or second year, totaling INR 33,578. The main components are:

• Registration and ERP fees: INR 22,000.
• Medical Examination: INR 1,200.
• Value Addition & Placement Activities: INR 2,000.
• Student Activities: INR 7,878.
• Medical Insurance: INR 750.

Finally, there is also a one time refundable security deposit of INR 10,000.

The primary component of the living cost is the mess fee, which is INR 58,242 for all students who choose to live in the hostel. In addition, the hostel fee for students varies slightly according to the number of students in each room:

• Single occupancy: INR 20,500.
• Double occupancy: INR 21,500.
• Triple occupancy: INR 23,000.

There is a separate one time hostel deposit of INR 5,000, and the hostel switching charges are INR 5,000 (non-refundable).

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to The Faculty of Management Science, SRMS CET, are as follows:

• All applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in any discipline, of minimum three years’ duration, awarded by a recognized University in India or abroad.
• The overall aggregate over all years of the undergraduate degree must exceed 50%.
• Work experience is not compulsory, but candidates who have it will be at an advantage during the interview stage.
• Students in their final year of UG studies may apply, provided that they can submit their final degree certificates and transcripts before commencement of MBA classes.
• Applicants must submit a score from any recognized Indian MBA entrance test e.g. CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, or MAT.
• 15% of seats will be filled under the management quota, and the remainder according to the AICTE norms.

The admission process has the following steps:

• Checking the eligibility requirements, which are updated from time to time by SRMS CET, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, and AICTE.
• Submitting the application form (online or offline) with all personal details and academic transcripts.
• Uploading or attaching copies of all supporting documents e.g. degree certificates and detailed grade reports.
• Submitting the MBA entrance test score sheet, along with a resume and details of work experience, if any.
• After this, SRMS CET will publish MBA merit lists, and the seats will be filled through a multi-round counseling process. Students who receive an offer of admission must confirm their acceptance by paying the registration and semester fee.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of The Faculty of Management Science, SRMS CET, are as follows: 

• The highest placement package offered in the most recent placement season for which data is available (2021) was INR 8.46 LPA, showing a steady CAGR of above 50% over the previous two years.
• The average salary offered showed a steady increase over the same three year period, growing from INR 3 LPA to INR 3.25 LPA, and finally INR 3.5 LPA.
• 50 companies took part in the latest placement season; the same pool also offered internships to MBA students.
• Some prominent recruiters include:
  • Major banks: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank.
  • Financial Services Firms: HDFC Mutual Fund, Chola MS General Insurance, Capital Via Investment Advisors.
  • Logistics companies: WNS Global, DTDC Courier Services.
  • Consulting firms: Accenture,
  • Edtech majors: Byju’s, UpGrad, Jaro Education.
  • Retail companies: Decathlon, BL Agro.

Cut-Offs

There are no predetermined cut-off marks in the qualifying entrance tests (either CAT, XAT, or CMAT), since each counseling round offers seats to a number of candidates, and the cut-off is determined by the total score of the last candidate to be offered a seat. At the end of the whole admission process, the final cut-off for the MBA program in SRMS CET is known. However, all applicants to the MBA program must have an average undergraduate percentage above 50% (or 45% for reserved category students).

Faculty & Alumni

The Faculty of Management Science, SRMS CET, is home to 11 full time Faculty members. Out of these, three are full Professors (including the Head of Department), one is an Associate Professor, and 7 are Assistant Professors. The Student to Faculty ratio in the MBA Department is 6:1, which is higher than in most other private and Government Business Schools in India. This allows individual attention and personalized training to ensure that all students are ready for industrial success.

SRMS CET maintains an online alumni portal, on which all MBA graduates of the College are encouraged to register. The Faculty has its own annual alumni meet called Retrace, where a substantial number of successful MBA graduates of the College gather for an awards ceremony and interactive sessions with current students. The SRMS Trust also published an annual newsletter called Aayaam, which serves to inform the alumni about the key happenings in the College over the past year.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of The Faculty of Management Science, SRMS CET. The main funding choice is the Academic Merit scholarship, which is awarded in three tiers as follows:

• Aggregate admission score (SRMS PG Test + GD + PI) greater than 76%: Flat scholarship amount of INR 40,000.
• Aggregate score between 71% and 76%: INR 20,000.
• Aggregate score between 66% and 71%: INR 10,000.

MBA Students of the Faculty may also apply for external government scholarships and private organizations for both need based and academic merit funding aids. In the latest academic year for which data is available, 12 students received full tuition fee waivers from various State and Central Government schemes.

Preparation & FAQs

Depending on the MBA entrance test (CAT, ATMA, CMAT, MAT, or XAT) which applicants to the MBA program at SRMS CET choose to attempt, they should ideally spend up to a year attending part time coaching classes or studying online, and should aim to give at least 10 mock tests before the exam date so as to be able to manage time. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Bareilly?

The Faculty of Management Science, SRMS CET, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Bareilly. It is ranked #110 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which entrance exam scores are accepted by SRMS CET for MBA admissions?

SRMS CET accepts all the major MBA aptitude test scores, including CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, and ATMA.

Q. Which are the Professional Certificate courses provided to MBA students of SRMS CET, Bareilly?

MBA students of SRMS CET can choose from among 7 different Professional Certification modules, including Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Retail Management, Insurance, Project Management, Certified Financial Planner Courses, and NSE Financial Market Certifications.

Q. How does the Faculty of Management Science, Shri Ram Murti Smarak College Of Engineering And Technology, Bareilly, ensure placement readiness for all students?

SRMS CET has implemented the ESEP (Employability Skills Enhancement Program) in its MBA curriculum, and ensures professional certifications and regular internship & placement training sessions for its students.