Are you considering pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Mumbai or Maharashtra? With recent updates, staying informed about the top colleges and entrance exams required for admission is important.
The terms BBA, BBM and BMS at times confuse and overwhelm us. They are considered the same but with different titles and slight changes in the syllabus, however, the three revolve around business and management.
What Is BBA?
BBA is a highly desired undergraduate degree providing fundamental knowledge in the field of business administration and management. It covers different aspects of business like Management Principles, Economics, Finance, and Business Law, prepping one for various business sectors.
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) emphasises making important managerial decisions and personnel management. At the same time, the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) focuses on the development of logical and analytical skills concerned with business management.
Usually, BBA is a more practical program while BBM and BMS focus on theoretical management concepts. You should shortlist a program based on your goals and career aspirations.
Recently, the Government of Maharashtra has passed an order that appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET) is mandatory for students who want to get admitted to BBA programmes in the state. This update aims to standardize the admission process, ensuring fairness in the selection process across different institutions. Besides the newly launched CET, several private/autonomous colleges have their entrance exams.
Below is a list of top colleges in Maharashtra for admission to the BBA/ BMS programme:
| Sr.No | Name of College | Affiliated University | Entrance Exam | City |
| 1 | NMIMS (Mumbai) | Private | NPAT | Mumbai |
| 2 | Symbiosis (Pune) | Private | SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) | Pune |
| 3 | SP Jain School of Global Management | Private (TEQSA), Australia, (KHDA), Government of Dubai, UAE, ABEST21, Japan | SP JET | Mumbai |
| 4 | School of Management (MIT WPU) | Private | UGPET | Pune |
| 5 | HR College of Commerce and Economics | HSNC University | To be updated | Mumbai |
| 6 | Jai Hind College | University of Mumbai | JHC-CEE, CET | Mumbai |
| 7 | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce | University of Mumbai | CET* | Mumbai |
| 8 | Mithibai College of Arts | University of Mumbai | CET* | Mumbai |
| 9 | Ajeenkya DY Patil University | Private | ACET | Pune |
| 10 | Podar College | University of Mumbai | CET | Mumbai |
| 11 | Amity University | Private | CUET-UG | Mumbai |
| 12 | KC College | HSNC University | CET | Mumbai |
CET Registration Timelines
This CET will be conducted for the first time. The syllabus and information brochure for this examination have been made available on the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell.
| Name of CET | Particulars | Registration Period | Website |
| MAH-B.BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2024 | Online registration & Confirmation of Application Form on the website | 21st March, 2024 to 11th April, 2024 | www.mahacet.org |
Exam date of Maha-B.BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2024 will be announced shortly on the official website of CET CELL.
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