Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat

Overview

The Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat, offers 4 degree programs: MBA (with 8 specializations), General BBA, BBA with specialization in Business Analytics (in collaboration with IBM), and PhD, in either Business or Management Studies. The Faculty opened in 2013, during the inception of SRM University Haryana (SRMUH), and is known for the high Return on Investment, with relatively low tuition fees and successful placements.

A key contributor to SRMUH’s popularity with MBA aspirants is the robust placement record. The highest MBA salary package offered in the latest placement season was INR 26.8 LPA, by Lava International. The undergraduate salaries offered were also much much higher than those in other UG programs, with the BBA and B.Com. highest offers being INR 8 LPA and INR 10 LPA, respectively. Prominent recruiters on campus include EY, Cognizant, ICICI Securities, Amazon, Uber, and Airtel.

Student Life at the Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat, is vibrant and dynamic. The biggest extracurricular highlight of the year is the Departmental Cultural Festival, Malhar. This has business, cultural, and technical events, and attracts participation from other Faculties of SRMUH and students of nearby Universities. The campus is spread over almost 50 acres in the education city of Sonipat in Haryana, and has world class sports facilities, including grounds and courts for football, tennis, baseball, cricket, and badminton. In addition to clean and safe hostels, it also provides transportation facilities for students from other parts of Delhi NCR and Haryana.

Highlights

Fees

The annual tuition fees for the four degree programs offered by the Faculty of Management, SRMUH, are as follows:

• General BBA: INR 1.05 LPA.
• BBA (Business Analytics; offered in association with IBM): INR 1.5 LPA.
• MBA: INR 1.75 LPA.
• PhD: INR 1.5 LPA.

Other academic charges for all students of the Faculty include:

• Library Usage and Sports Charges: INR 6,000 per year.
• Career Development Fees: INR 10,000 per year (BBA), INR 15,000 per year (MBA).
• Registration & Counseling Charges (one time; not refundable): INR 15,000.
• Security Deposit (refundable after graduation; one time): INR 10,000.
• Students must also pay semester exam fees based on the number of papers taken.

The main components of the living cost are hostel fees and mess charges (four meals per day). The hostel + mess fees vary according to the occupancy as follows:

• Single Occupancy (for boys or girls; AC): INR 3.35 LPA.
• Double Occupancy (for boys or girls; AC): INR 2.35 LPA.

Through this, students also get access to a fitness studio, sports facilities, beauty parlors, stationery stores, medical shops, and a lounge.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for the different programs offered by the Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat, are as follows:

• BBA and BBA (Business Analytics): The applicant must have valid certificates from Standard X and XII Board Examinations, with an aggregate of at least 50% at 10+2 level.
• MBA: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration, with 50% aggregate across all years, and have a valid rank in any national Management Aptitude Test (e.g. CAT, NMAT, CMAT, XAT).

The admission procedure is of two types: Early Admission Mode, or Regular Admission Mode, depending on the time of application. The following steps must be completed:

• Filling up the online application form on the SRMUH website.
• Uploading scans of supporting documents, including identity proofs, academic certificates (for Standard XII for BBA applicants, and for all years of UG study, for MBA aspirants), and proofs of extracurricular achievements.
• Updating the entrance test score when it is available.

After all applications are submitted, the SRMUH authorities release a shortlist of candidates to be invited for the Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI) round. This is valid for MBA applicants, and the best candidates will receive a provisional offer letter. The offer is confirmed when the candidate pays the first semester’s fees and completes the academic registration process.

Placements

SRMUH MBA and BBA graduates regularly receive record placement offers. For example, in the latest season, Lava International offered INR 26.8 LPA to an MBA student of the Faculty of Management, while the highest offer for BBA students ws INR 8 LPA (from The Tech Destiny). The highest B.Com. salary package was INR 10 LPA (offered by Byju’s). The Corporate Resource Center (CRC) connects students with relevant corporate entities, and sets up regular industrial visits, invited talks by business leaders, training workshops, and expert lectures. The CRC also sets up major annual events like Human Resources Conclaves and Pre-Placement Talks. The median salary has consistently been between 3 LPA and 4 LPA over the past three placement years.

Some prominent recruiters across sectors (for both Summer Internships and Final Placements) were:

• Consulting Firms: Cognizant, Genpact, Hitachi Consulting, EY.
• E-Commerce Majors: Amazon, Uber, Swiggy.
• Multinational Firms: Puma, Airtel.
• Financial Services Firms: ICICI Securities, PaisaBazaar, InfoEdge.

Students are encouraged to prepare for Summer Internships and Placements through frequent soft skills training workshops; similar to those held in the best Business Schools in India. The main categories are Aptitude Assessment Tests, Group Discussions, and Personal Interviews.

Cut-Offs

Applicants to the BBA and MBA programs at the Faculty of Management, SRMUH, must have a Standard XII / Undergraduate aggregate of at least 50% in any subject. There is no cut-off prescribed in the qualifying Management Aptitude Entrance Examination, as long as the candidate receives a valid rank. However, a lower percentile reduces the probability that the candidate will be shortlisted. 

Faculty & Alumni

The Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat, has 10 teaching staff members: the Head of Department is a full Professor, and there are two Associate and seven Assistant Professors. 80% of the Faculty Members have PhD degrees, and each specializes in at least one area of Business Management, including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations. This trend is seen in the best MBA colleges in India.

The Alumni Association of SRMUH conducts several events (workshops, mentorship opportunities, and internship interviews) to help current students of the Faculty of Management with industry connections. The flagship event of the year is the Alumni Meet. The Association interfaces with the University Alumni Cell Committee. The Alumni Association also facilitates professional networking among graduates of SRM University, Delhi NCR.

Scholarships

There are several scholarships available to BBA and MBA students of SRMUH:

• Based on performance in the SRMHCAT: The best performers in the entrance test are rewarded under the SRMH Scholar Search Program, and receive partial to complete tuition fee waivers based on their SRMHCAT score:
  • 100% Scholarship: Score above 95.
  • 75% Scholarship: Score between 92 and 94.
  • 50% Scholarship: Score between 90 and 91.
  • 25% Scholarship: Score between 88 and 89.
  • 10% Scholarship: Score between 85 and 87.
• Chancellor’s Scholarship: This is similar to the SRMHCAT merit scholarship, but it is based on the performance in the Standard XII examination. It is only open to BBA (and not MBA) students of the Faculty of Management.
  • 100% Scholarship: Aggregate above 95%.
  • 75% Scholarship: Aggregate between 92% and 95%.
  • 50% Scholarship: Aggregate between 89% and 92%.
  • 25% Scholarship: Aggregate between 80% and 89%.
  • 10% Scholarship: Aggregate between 75% and 80%
• Haryana Domicile: This scholarship is intended for students with a State Domicile certificate, and up to 25% of each BBA and MBA batch can receive it, subject to maintenance of minimum academic performance.
• Chancellor Sports Scholarship: This is awarded to students with State or National level experience in any sport. Selection is made after a live sports trial.

A total of 7 MBA students received full tuition fee waivers, with 6 receiving scholarships from SRM Institute Funds, and 1 receiving a Central / State Government scholarship.

Preparation & FAQs

The Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat, accepts a wide range of entrance examination scores, including CAT, NMAT, CMAT, MAT, and XAT. The preparation process for all these tests is similar: most successful candidates spend 6-12 months in a classroom program, primarily to improve their conceptual understanding of the quant chapters, and their English language vocabulary. However, the mock tests and sample papers for each examination are different, and it is important that students work out at least 5 realistic simulations in the stipulated time, so as to improve their accuracy in the limited time allowed by their chosen entrance test.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Sonipat?

The Faculty of Management, SRM University, Sonipat, is one of the top MBA colleges in India.

Q. Which specializations are available to MBA students of the Faculty of Management, SRMUH?

Eight MBA specializations are available to MBA students of SRMUH: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management, AI/ML & Business Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and International Business.

Q. What scholarships are available for MBA students of SRMUH who completed their undergraduate studies from SRM University?

The SRM Group Alumni Scholarship is intended for MBA students of SRMUH who were previously UG students of any college in the Group. It entails a flat tuition fee waiver of 25%.

Q. Which is the main scholarship for MBA students of the Faculty of Management, SRM University?

There are three tiers of merit based scholarships for MBA students:

• 50% tuition fee waiver: The applicant must have a score above 90% in the Standard XII examination, with a UG aggregate above 80% (all years), and a valid score in any Management Aptitude Test (CAT, NMAT, XAT, CMAT).
• 25% tuition fee waiver: The applicant must have a score between 85% and 90% in the Standard XII examination, with a UG aggregate between 75% and 80%, and a valid entrance test score.
• 10% tuition fee waiver: The applicant must have a score between 80% and 85% in the Standard XII examination, with a UG aggregate between 70% and 75%, and a valid entrance test score.