BBA Courses 2026: Top Specialisations, Eligibility, Fees, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

Updated on Aug 8, 2023 04:59 IST

A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is essential for individuals who want to work in the business world.  A BBA programme provides a solid foundation in different sectors of business, such as management, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and more. This breadth of knowledge provides graduates with a comprehensive understanding of how firms work.

BBA course has essentially become a highly rewarding career option. Many top recruiters hire BBA graduates to equip them with the business management and leadership qualities necessary to work well in the corporate and business world. The BBA course curriculum is huge and is market and industry oriented. The BBA subjects such as Business Organisation, Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Business Mathematics, etc. are majorly taught in different colleges. The BBA syllabus focuses on developing entrepreneurial and managerial skills in students.

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Types of BBA Courses

The BBA course is designed in a way that it can cater to all types of BBA candidates. The BBA course is generally of a three-year duration and is spread across six semesters. Students have the option of pursuing the BBA course full-time, part-time, distance/correspondence, and online mode. Nowadays, online BBA courses have gained popularity and are a popular choice among students.

  • BBA degree course: A full-time BBA degree course is a three-year duration course spread across six semesters. The full-time BBA course is the most sought-after choice for BBA applicants. The programme includes physical classrooms, assessments, internships, and final placements. There are approximately 4600 full-time BBA colleges in India. 
  • Part-time BBA: Part-time BBA is just like the regular BBA course but the difference is the time of the classes. The course is also a three-year duration course but the classes for part-time BBA are conducted in the evenings or on weekends. Part-time BBA is best suited for working professionals who wish to study along with their job. There are approximately 30 part-time BBA colleges in India. 
  • Distance/Correspondence BBA: The difference between a regular BBA and a distance BBA is that unlike a regular BBA course, there is no physical classroom present in a distance BBA course. The aspirants can pursue their careers through remote communication and correspondence. The distance BBA is cheap and flexible and is best suited for those who cannot pursue a regular BBA due to any reason. There are about 250 distance BBA colleges in India.
  • Online BBA: Online BBA course has gained a lot of prominence in recent years. The aim of introducing an online BBA course was to provide the students with the opportunity to pursue the course via a virtual education system. There are no physical classrooms or interactions and the lectures are held using online video conferencing. The notes and study materials are shared on the internet through various mediums. There are about 50 online BBA colleges in India.
  • BBA-MBA Integrated Course: BBA-MBA Integrated course or Integrated MBA is a management course that is spread across a five-year duration. The course is offered by various colleges to students who wish to study MBA after completing Class 12. The Integrated MBA course is offered by top B-Schools such as IIM Rohtak, IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, NMIMSXavier University, etc. among others.

Also Read: All About Integrated MBA

BBA Core Subjects

BBA course trains students with valuable managerial skills and opens career paths in various fields. Check out the table below to know the core BBA subjects in detail:

Subject Title 

Principles of Management

Business Economics

Business Mathematics & Statistics

Financial & Management Accounting

Introduction to Operations Research

Production & Material Management

BBA Elective Subjects

The availability of specific elective subjects varies per institution. Students should evaluate the curriculum of the BBA programme in which they are interested to assess the elective alternatives available and choose courses that correspond to their interests and professional ambitions.

Check out the table below to know the major elective BBA subjects:

Subject Title

Subject Details

Finance

  1. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  2. International Finance
  3. Financial Market and Services
  4. Income Tax and Planning

Marketing

  1.  Consumer Behaviour
  2. Personal Selling and Sales Force Management
  3. Advertising and Brand Management
  4. Retail Management

Human Resource Management

  1. Training and Management Development
  2. Performance and Compensation Management Systems
  3.  Industrial Relations and Labour Legislation
  4. International Human Resource Management

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Top BBA Specialisations

The BBA course is available in various specialisations. The most popular BBA specialisations in India are Finance, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources, Tourism and Digital Marketing. Given below is the list of some of the specialisations offered by BBA colleges in India:

List of BBA Specialisations

Finance

Banking and Insurance

Information Technology

Human Resources

Marketing

Communication and Media Management

Foreign Trade

Hospitality and Hotel Management

Hospital and Healthcare Management

Digital Marketing

Supply chain Management

Tourism

Also Read: Top BBA Specialisations

Table of contents
  • Popular BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration). Students interested in pursuing a career on BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Specializations

Following are the most popular BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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GIBS Business School offers students with the opportunity to live and study. The following are examples of the school's offerings with respect to GIBS Business School's facilities at a student and its student living at the school:

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The 2025 Placement season at the GIBS Business School, Bangalore, saw the highest package provided to students being ₹16.15 LPA, along with an Average Package of ₹8.2 LPA, both of which illustrate excellent placement results from the variety of Roles/Sectors Placed.

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the GIBS Business School (Bangalore) reports for the 2025 placement season show the following as the most recent placement report information:


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GIBS Business School has a strong emphasis on practical education and the preparation of students for their future careers. For this reason, GIBS provides frequent opportunities for students to engage in industry visits, guest speaker talks, and alumni sessions throughout the academic year.

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GIBS Business School's placement process facilitates students to get jobs from several sectors through its partner companies, including finance, banking, IT solutions, traditional banking systems, consulting, health care technology, Logistics & Supply chain, Logistics service providers (LSPs), etc.

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Besides tuition fee for JUIT BBA, there are hostel charges which depend on room type and facilities, as well as one-time charges like caution money and admission fees. These are separate from the core course fee.

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Compare JUIT BBA with other colleges' same course. Check programme fees, placement records, student reviews, and eligibility criteria for more information. This helps in choosing most suitable programme for career goals.

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JUIT BBA students are part of the overall campus placement process, which sees participation from a wide range of companies across sectors; many recruiters that visit the university for placements also consider suitable business and management roles.

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The total fees for the BBA courses at Amity Global Business School, Pune was INR 5.15 lakh. The current BBA fees at Amity Global Business School, Pune is yet to be revealed.

A security deposit of INR 15,000 on top of the aforementioned BBA fees must also be paid by BBA students.

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At JUIT, all students including those in BBA benefit from a dedicated Training & Placement Cell that guides, trains, and prepares candidates for campus recruitment drives, industry interactions, and corporate opportunities throughout their final year.

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No, Amity Global Business School, Pune does not offer any scholarships for entrance exam scores to BBA students. Only the Class 12 board exam scores are taken into account for Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA scholarships. Amity Global Business School, Pune only offers scholarships for entranc

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Yes, the board from which a candidate cleared their Class 12 board exams matters for Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA scholarships. Candidates who cleared their Class 12 board exams from CBSE or ISC are required score 88% minimum to secure any scholarships.

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If there are no candidates who can take seats in a particular category of JUIT BBA course, these seats are inter-transferable to other categories. This will ensure that all seats are taken by deserving students at JUIT.

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Total 30 seats are available for admission in JUIT BBA programme as per official admission disclosure. Out of these 30 seats for JUIT BBA, 50% are filled through direct admission based on class 10+2 merit, and rest 50% are filled based on CUET (UG) Score.

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Candidates who wish to apply for Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA admissions in offline form need to submit their application to the following address:

Amity Global Business School, Pride Silicon Plaza, Ground Floor, 106/A, Senapati Bapat Road, Near Chatushringi Temple, Shivajinagar, Pune

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There is no mention of provisional admissions being granted to any candidates for Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA course.

Candidates should assume that they can only apply for Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA admissions after clearing their Class 12 board exams.

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BBA curriculum of JUIT aims helps in developing managerial, entrepreneurial, teamwork, decision-making, and technology-enabled business skills. Students are prepared for diverse career opportunities or higher education in management and related fields. 

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Last date to apply for Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA courses is yet to be revealed for 2026. 

Last year, the last date to book a slot for BBA admissions was February 28th 2025. Candidates should expect the 2026 deadline to be scheduled around the same date.

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BBA curriculum of JUIT integrates practical learning through case studies, industry-oriented projects, internships, presentations, and real-world problem-solving activities to ensure students gain hands-on exposure and industry readiness. Curriculum differs for every specialisations.

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No, the admissions to Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA courses are not open for 2026 yet. The institute generally opens the admissions around the month of February. Candidates get four distinct dates to schedule their admission within this month.

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BBA admissions at Amity Global Business School, Pune are decided on the basis of a candidate's performance in the English Essay Test as well as the personal interview round. There is no mention of candidates being able to skip these evaluations.

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No, the eligibility criteria for Amity Global Business School, Pune does not require candidates to complete their Class 12 board examsin any particular stream. 

Candidates of all streams are accepted for admissions into the Amity Global Business School, Pune BBA course.

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Yes, candidates whose 10+2 examination results are awaited can apply for the JUIT BBA programme, provided they update their results after declaration or by the last date specified in the Supplementary Admission Brochure to remain eligible for counselling.

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JUIT BBA admission application fee is INR 500. You can pay it online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, or alternatively through a Demand Draft in favour of Jaypee University of Information Technology, payable at Shimla, with the Application ID written on the back of the DD.

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Go to official admissions portal at JUIT website for admission process. Select Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), fill out online application form, upload required documents. Pay fee once this is done.

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You can find updated timelines and notices for JUIT BBA admissions through official Important Dates and JUIT Admissions sections on JUIT website. By using Online Admission Enquiry form to request specific schedule information from admissions team.

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JUIT's Admissions and Important Dates sections on the official site list general links for admission notices and schedules. Last date for applying to BBA programme is 7 days after CBSE declares class 12th results. For any changes, you should check the Important Dates page regularly or contact the ad

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