The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru

Overview

The Oxford College of Business Management (TOCBM), Bengaluru, is home to five degree programs: MBA, PGDHA, BBA, BCom (Honors), and MCom. It is a notable center for Management Education, Research, and Social Impact. All its courses are AICTE approved, and it is one of the oldest business schools in Bengaluru, with a history of almost five decades. The college provides world class extracurricular facilities to its students, including extensive sports grounds and courts, indoor halls for cultural activities and management competitions, and IT enabled classrooms. It also has hostels for both male and female students, and transportation facilities from every part of the city to assist students who do not live on campus.

TOCBM has more than 500 students appearing for campus placements every year, including UG and PG candidates. The placement statistics are impressive, with a highest package of INR 10 LPA. The average salary offered was INR 5 LPA. Some blue chip recruiters are Paypal, Infosys, Bosch, DTDC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Airtel, and Tech Mahindra. The Placement Cell works with company representatives to set up interviews and pre-placement talks; it has representatives from among the student body and Faculty members. 

Several student clubs ensure complete personality development of all students of TOCBM. The main student associations include the Sports Club, the Cultural Club, the HR Society, the Literary Association, the Finance Club, the Marketing Club, and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell.

Highlights

Fees

The approximate tuition fees for the different degree programs offered by The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru, are as follows:

• MBA: INR 70,000 per year.
• MCom: INR 70,000 per year.
• BBA: INR 50,000 per year.
• BCom (Honors): INR 50,000 per year.
• PGDHA: INR 26,400 per year.

In addition, students of TOCBM who choose to live in the hostel must pay rent and mess fees every semester. Other students may use the bus facility provided by the College to travel to the campus on a daily basis.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru, for different UG and PG degree programs, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • Valid Bachelor’s degree (at least 3 years’ duration) from a recognized Institution.
  • Aggregate above 50% (general category) or 45% (reserved category).
  • Valid scorecard from any national or state MBA entrance test e.g. KMAT, CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT.
• BBA and BCom: Pass marks in any Standard XII Examination conducted by a recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or abroad.
• MCom: The applicant must have either a BCom or BBA degree with an aggregate above 50%.
• PGDHA: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate from a recognized University with an aggregate above 40%.

The steps in the application and admission procedures are:

• Clicking the “Apply Online” link on the TOCBM website.
• Filling up the online application form with accurate details.
• Attaching the documents required (self-attested scans): Marks cards from Standard X and XII, transfer and migration certificates (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), one recent passport size photograph. MBA applicants must also upload the entrance test scorecard.
• Paying the application fee and downloading the course prospectus.
• After scrutinizing the application information, the Admissions Office of TOCBM will contact all qualified candidates.
• Candidates who receive an admission offer must confirm their acceptance by paying the course fee.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru, are as follows: 

• The highest salary offered in the latest placement season was INR 10 LPA, and the average was INR 5 LPA.
• Prominent recruiters in different industrial sectors (for both internships and final placements) are:
  • IT Consulting: Infosys, Wipro, Mindtree.
  • Financial Services: Paypal.
  • E-Commerce and Edtech: Byju’s, Indiamart.
  • Telecom: Airtel.
  • Pharma: Zycus.
• The Placement Cell organizes six different kinds of pre-placement training activities:
  • Problem Solving sessions.
  • Aptitude Development based on shortlisting tests.
  • Resume Building workshops to ensure that students adequately communicate their skills and achievements.
  • Presentation competitions, to improve the communication skills of final year MBA and BBA students.
  • Group discussion training.
  • Mock interviews.

Cut-Offs

All 5 courses offered by TOCBM, Bengaluru, have their own cut-offs. Applicants to undergraduate programs have no predetermined cut-off; a pass mark or grade is sufficient, though a higher mark increases the probability of admission. MBA aspirants must score above 50% (or 45% for SC/ST applicants) in their UG studies. PGDHA candidates must have aUG or PG  degree aggregate above 40%. No cut-off in CAT, KMAT, or CMAT is specified for applicants to the MBA program at TOCBM.

Faculty & Alumni

The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru, is home to 28 highly qualified Faculty members. In addition to the Principal and the Undergraduate Studies Head of Department, there are 5 Associate Professors and 21 Assistant Professors. In addition to designing and delivering the curriculum, they are also involved in management research activities and work with the career cell to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the internship and final placement season.

Alumni of TOCBM are part of the global Oxford College alumni base, to which 25,000 students are added every few years. The MBA Alumni Association was established in 2002. The Association organizes annual alumni meets in Bengaluru, and ensures that alumni of the College from all courses remain connected. It also organizes donation drives, mentorship opportunities for current students, and interactive workshops. Finally, distinguished alumni of the College who are employed in senior positions in various companies help the Placement Cell with internships and placement opportunities. The Alumni Association also facilitates professional networking among graduates of the College.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru. In addition to various need and merit based scholarships that are announced by TOCBM from time to time, students may also apply to external government schemes, primarily intended for applicants from socially disadvantaged categories. Students of TOCBM may also apply to private trusts and scholarships for tuition fee waivers.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the MBA program at TOCBM Bengaluru can choose from among multiple entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, CMAT, and MAT. In order to do well in the chosen aptitude test, candidates should attend virtual or in person classes, work out several sample papers and mock tests, improve their conceptual understanding of topics in which they are weak, and ensure that they look through previous years’ solved exam papers to understand the format thoroughly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Bengaluru?

The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Bengaluru. It is ranked #96 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which specializations are offered to MBA students of TOCBM, Bengaluru?

MBA students of TOCBM can choose from among 6 specializations: Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Healthcare Management, Banking, Finance & Insurance, and SME / Startup Management.

Q. Which specializations are offered to BBA students of TOCBM, Bengaluru?

BBA students of TOCBM can choose from among 3 specializations: Human Resources, Marketing, and Finance.

Q. What are the requirements related to the photographs submitted during the application process to The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru?

The passport sized photograph submitted to TOCBM Bengaluru must be recent (taken within the previous six months), and show the face of the candidate looking directly at the camera.

Q. What value added programs are available to the MBA students of TOCBM?

TOCBM runs four types of value-added programs that benefit MBA, BBA, and BCom students: Global Captivation Program in Asian Countries, Dynamic Outbound Training, Yoga Program, and Live Projects. They aim to improve the industrial readiness of students.

Q. What professional certification programs are available to the MBA students of TOCBM?

TOCBM runs seven types of professional certification programs that benefit MBA, BBA, and BCom students: Communication & Soft Skills, Tally & GST, Digital Marketing, Financial Modeling, Pre-Placement Aptitude Training, MS Office with Advanced Excel, and MS Office with Word & PPT. They aim to improve the resume strength of students.