Birla Institute of Technology Mesra announces Admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA Program 2024, Apply Now
BIT Mesra MBA Admission 2024 – Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra invites applications for admission to the 2-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program offered at its Lalpur Noida & Patna Campuses for the academic session 2024-25. Interested candidates can check details on BIT Mesra MBA Admission 2024 from the page below.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the MBA Program
- To impart knowledge of the fundamentals of Management theory and its application in problem solving.
- To develop capabilities to select and apply appropriate tools for decision making required for solving complex managerial problems.
- To develop capabilities in students to independently conduct theoretical as well as applied research
- To develop sound knowledge of the entrepreneurial process and inculcate creativity and innovation among students
- To produce industry ready graduates having highest regard for Personal & Institutional Integrity, Social Responsibility, Teamwork and Continuous Learning
- The department follows the philosophy of Outcome Based Education and therefore the teaching – learning process is student centric. The pedagogy is practical, hands on and real time, rather than merely theoretical. Case studies, Problem Solving Exercises, Role- Plays, Management Games and Presentations are extensively used.
MBA Program Structure
- The MBA program structure comprises 4 semesters. The curriculum of the first two semesters provides the foundation in “basic management” courses. The curriculum of third and fourth semester focuses on imparting in-depth training in conceptual and practical aspects of functional and sectoral specialization and integrating courses. The program is implemented with a very flexible choice-based credit system. The course structure and curriculum design is continuously updated to keep it contemporary and relevant.
- The curriculum offers Dual Functional Specialization in the following broad areas:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Information Technology
- Operations
- Business Analytics
Important Dates
- Online Application starts from: 27th January 2024
- Last date for Online Application: 29th February 2024
- Date of GD & PI: 15th -17th March 2024
- Declaration of Result: 19th March 2024
- Classes will commence from (tentative): 01st August for All Campuses
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have appeared in one of the following competitive examinations and having valid score / percentile i.e. CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification of from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislatures in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India / AIU. This degree must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling [Class 12 or equivalent] (10+2+3 system).
- Candidates must have minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in Honours / aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in graduation. [The percentage of marks obtained by a candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the University / Institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree]
- Candidates appearing for final examinations of their Bachelor’s program in 2024 can also apply, provided they have obtained requisite marks or equivalent (as per item 3 above) based on latest available grades / marks at the time of applying, and if selected can join the program provisionally.
- At the time of reporting for the ‘GD & PI’ such applicant must bring a certificate in original from the Principal of Institute stating that:
- By 30th June 2024, he/she will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining his/her Bachelor’s degree.
- He/she has obtained requisite marks or equivalent (as per item (3) above), based on latest available grades / marks.
- Selected candidates will be required to sign an undertaking at the time of admission on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 20/- (as per format given in Sec-10).
- Further, their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheets and a certificate of having passed the Bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification with requisite marks as per item (3) above. They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31st October 2024. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the admission.
- Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance- learning program are eligible only if (a) the program are recognized by the DEC- IGNOU (b) they have passed the qualifying examination at the time of applying, with minimum requisite marks in average calculated as per item (3) above. They must carry an original copy of the pass certificate, mark sheets of qualifying examination and proof of Institute recognized by the DEC-IGNOU along with their application during the GD & PI. [Appearing candidates in distance learning programs, whose results are yet to be declared, are not eligible to apply].
Notes:
- Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).
- In case, any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University. In case, a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.
- At any level of the studies [Class X, Class XII or Graduation], a candidate / applicant must have passed all the required subjects at that level from the same Board/ University.
Application Process
- To fill an online application form, click on the link “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE” to register for the program and create a password for the application process. Do not share the password with anybody.
- Eligible candidates must complete and submit the application form online only [link available on the Institute website www.bitmesra.ac.in].
- Pay application fee of Rs.1,500/- (General / OBC candidates) and Rs.1,000/- (SC/ST candidates) through ICICI payment Gateway (candidates may use net banking / debit card / credit card of any nationalized bank) till the last date of application process. Fee once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
- The candidates may select the choice of place for study MAXIMUM OF THREE CAMPUSES, in order of preference. Candidates will not be permitted to alter their preferences at a later stage.
- Candidates should proceed to fill the Online Application Form only after they satisfy themselves that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria.
Form / Application ID / Numbers:
- The Form / Application number on each online application form may be noted and cited in correspondence, if required. No individual intimation will be sent to candidates
- Group Discussion, Personal Interview (GD&PI) and Selection Procedure
- The list of applicants shortlisted for ‘GD & PI’ will be notified on the Institute website as per date mentioned under important dates. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates. Candidates should thus check the Institute website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in periodically for any updates or matters pertaining to the admission.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for ‘Group Discussion & Personal Interview’ based on their Total Percentile / Scores in CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT(valid scores only).
- The Group Discussion & Personal Interview will be conducted Online as per the schedule mentioned under important dates. Exact date will be announced along with a list of candidates to be called for GD &PI.
- All candidates are advised to carry the required set of documents / certificates along with online Application Form at the time of reporting for GD & PI
Application Fee
- For General/OBC Candidates: Rs.2500/-
- For SC/ST Candidates: Rs.1500/-
- Mode of Payment: Pay application fee through ICICI payment Gateway through debit/credit card and net banking of any nationalized bank till the last date of application process.
Selection Procedure
- Provisional selection will be based on performance of the candidate in Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD & PI)
- Based on various reservation criteria of State and Central Govt. However, candidates must meet the minimum academic requirements [refer eligibility criteria].
- Selection lists, along with procedures for admissions, will be notified only after the GD&PI process at all Campuses is over, on the Institute website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in only.
- Selected candidates will be required to take admission by the dates given, at the Campus of selection by depositing admission fee and required original certificates. Seats remaining vacant will be allotted to waitlisted candidates. The list of waitlisted candidates will also be announced on the Institute website.
Cancellation of Admission Offer:
- The admission of a candidate will be automatically cancelled :
- If any information provided in the application form is found incorrect or missing.
- Those who fail to submit the final degree / qualifying examination in time as stipulated or fail to secure minimum eligible marks in the degree / qualifying examination.
- Note: Eligible SC/ST, OBC, PwD students admitted to MBA program at any of the Campus should submit their scholarship form in the Scholarship Section of the Campus for the academic year by
- February for processing scholarship to SC/ST, OBC, PwD students each year, as per UGC guidelines
- Documents to carry at the time of online reporting for GD & PI
- A print-out of the duly completed online form (original copy)
- One recent color photograph – [same as uploaded on the form]
- Original of the following documents / certificates: Candidates must carry the originals of the following documents at the time of reporting for GD & PI, as well as one set of photocopies:
- Pass certificate and Mark sheet of Class 10
- Mark sheet of Class 12 / Intermedia equivalent
- Mark sheets of Graduation for graduate
- Mark sheets up to pre-final year for candidates graduating in 2024.
- They must also bring a certificate in original from the Principal of Institute stating that:
- By 30th June 2024, he/she will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining his/her Bachelor’s degree.
- He/she has obtained requisite marks or equivalent, based on latest available grades / marks.
- Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance- learning programs (DEC-IGNOU) must carry a proof of pass certificate, mark sheets of graduation and Institute recognition by the DEC-IGNOU.
- Printout of Admit Card / Hall Ticket of CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT(valid scores only) [as received by e-mail]
- Printout of Score Card of CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT(valid scores only).
- Caste certificate (if applicable), which should be in proper format and signed by appropriate authority of rank not less than SDO.
- Candidates belonging to other special categories mentioned in Sec 5 (Persons with Disability [PwD], Kashmiri Migrant, Economic Weaker Section and Ward of BIT employee) must provide photocopy of certificate in proper format from appropriate authority.
- Photo identification: (Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID, Aadhaar Card, Employee Identification Card are acceptable)
- Without original of above documents / certificates, no candidates will be permitted to appear in the GD & PI.
Documents required at the time of admission:
- If selected, candidates will be required to show originals of the above documents / certificates and submit the following certificates in original along with one set of the photocopies of all above documents / certificates and requisite fees.
- Migration Certificate
- College Leaving Certificate
- Caste / Category Certificate, if applicable (for one semester only)
- Reservations:
- For all programs at the Institute which are supported by any of the respective State Governments, the reservation criteria for the state quota are as per the norms of the respective State Government.
- For all other programs the reservation criteria for SC & ST are as per the statutory norms of Central Govt. (SC -15% & ST – 7.5%)
- The Institute observes statutory reservation for Persons with Disability (5%).
- Upto 1 seat at all Campuses is reserved for candidates who are Sons or Daughters of Kashmiri Migrant who otherwise have qualified for admissions.
- Upto 6% of the total seats at its Off Campuses are reserved for candidates who are sons and daughters of serving employees of BIT, who otherwise have qualified for admissions.
- Upto 10% seats (over and above of sanction intake) at all Campuses are reserved for candidates belonging to Economic Weaker Section (EWC).
- At all Campuses 50% of the total seats are reserved for candidates who have passed / are appearing for qualifying examination (graduation) from the state in which Campus is located. The “State of Eligibility” of a candidate for the purpose will be determined based on location of his/her College where (s)/he has passed/is appearing for the qualifying examination / graduation.
- [In case sufficient numbers of suitable candidates from any group are not available, the Institute reserves the right to fill the seats from the other group].
- However, the final reservation proportion will depend on notification, if any, issued by competent authority and as accepted by the Institute.
For more details and apply, please visit the official website