BBA Colleges in Kolkata

Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal and financial hub for east India, is one of the prime destinations in India to pursue Business Administration courses. With ample opportunities for students planning to kickstart their business education with BBA, Kolkata is home to various BBA colleges that offer quality education and ensure high placements year after year.

Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA is one of the most popular undergraduation degree courses for students who want to pursue a career in Management after completing Class 12. This course provides understanding related to the administration of the business and managing the business operations. The most popular entrance examinations for studying the BBA course in Kolkata are IEMJEE, FDDI AIST, WLCI Aptitude Test, UGAT and SNUET.

Kolkata is home to prestigious institutes to pursue a BBA course. These include Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Dinabandhu Andrews Institute of Technology and Management (DAITM), Kingston Educational Institute (KEI), The Heritage Academy, International School of Hospitality Management (ISHM), University of Engineering and Management (UEM), etc. Some of the popular BBA specialisations offered by these colleges include:

• Healthcare and Hospital
• Finance
• Sales and Marketing
• Sports
• Supply Chain
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Retail
• Travel and Tourism Management
• Digital Marketing

BBA graduates require several skills to manage different types of work. Here is the list of some of the skills:

• Good communication skills
• Etiquette
• Problem-solving
• Negotiating
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Interpersonal
• Social consciousness
• Critical thinking
• Team player
• Detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Multi-tasking
• Commitment
• Time management
• Adaptability

BBA Admission Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria for admission to BBA colleges in Kolkata:

• Must have completed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised educational board or university
• A candidate must have attained an aggregate percentage of 50% and above in Class 12th
• A candidate awaiting 12th results can also apply for BBA

There are a total of 94 BBA colleges in Kolkata, out of these 64 are private and 4 are public. They offer full-time, part-time, distance-learning and online modes of study.

Here is the list of some of the top private and public BBA colleges in Kolkata:

Private Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs lakh)
DAITM, Kolkata	1.95
KEI, Kolkata	1.3
The Heritage Academy, Kolkata	3.45
ISHM, Kolkata	2.65 - 3.88
UEM, Kolkata	3

 

Public Colleges	Course Fee (in Rs lakh)
MAKAUT, Kolkata	-
Institute of International Trade (IITRADE), Kolkata	1.95
Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Kolkata	6.04
Acharya Prafulla Chandra College (APCC), Kolkata	-

What are the study options after BBA?

BBA opens up several gateways for aspirants in different sectors including, private and government, for various roles in Business Management. It is a well-known fact that Management professionals can work in a variety of industries. They can work in MNCs, corporate houses, educational institutes, private enterprises, banks and so on. Talking about jobs in the government sector, a BBA graduate can find a job in banks, Armed Forces, PSUs, Indian Railways, municipal corporations, etc. They can also prepare for Civil Services examination for administrative roles in the government.

BBA graduates can explore jobs in several areas. After completing BBA, the aspirants who want to opt for higher studies, can pursue the following courses:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Masters in Hotel Management (MHM)
• Executive Program in Applied Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• International Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management
• Master in Financial Management (MFM)
• Master in Management Studies (MMS)
• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management (PGEM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management and Public Relations
• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
• Master in Retail Management
• Master of Marketing Management (MMM)
• Masters in Human Resource Development Management (MHRDM)
• CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme (CCAP)
• Masters in Law

BBA Placement Trends

One can also start their own business and work as an entrepreneur to implement the learning in the real world or start a school/ institution. Some of the job profiles that BBA graduates can pick are listed below:

• Human Resource Manager
• Sales Manager
• Finance Manager
• Business Consultant
• Information Systems Manager
• Investment Banker
• Business Administration Researcher
• Real Estate Agent
• Entrepreneur
• Loan Officer
• Recruitment Manager
• Business Manager
• Management Accountant
• Financial Advisor
• Production Manager
• Public Relations Manager

 Listed below is the highest salary for BBA Colleges in Kolkata for 2019-2020:

College Name	Highest salary (in Rs LPA)
The Heritage Academy, Kolkata	4.5
FDDI, Kolkata	5
APCC, Kolkata	5
St. Xavier's College Kolkata	10
NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata	12.40

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Top Recruiters for BBA Graduates

A large number of BBA colleges in Kolkata provide placement opportunities to the students. Colleges provide opportunities to enhance students’ knowledge and gain real-time experience. Below is the list of few top companies that recruit BBA students along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
ISHM, Kolkata	5.0	Spicejet, Amazon, Aditya Birla Group Expedia, AMRI Medical Centre, Hyatt, Taj, etc.
Eminent College of Management and Technology (ECMT), Kolkata	4.7	Eden Realty, Vivo, Sliem Skills, TCS, MNG Academy, Kotak Mahindra, Anjali Jewelers, Orion Edutech, Business Economi, Kredent Academy, Swastika Investmart, Tikona, etc.
KEI, Kolkata	4.5	GNRC Hospital, ILS Hospital, NH Hospital, Apollo, Spandan, etc.
DAITM, Kolkata	4.4	TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, Deloitte, Apollo Clinic, Suraksha-Clinic, NH Hospital, ICICI Bank, Krypton Systems, AMRI Hospitals, Genpact, etc.
The Heritage Academy, Kolkata	4.4	CTS, Federal Bank, IGATE, Infosys, SAP, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, etc.

BBA Mode of Study

BBA course can be pursued from various colleges through different modes such as full-time, distance-learning and online. Around 81 BBA colleges offer full-time course and rest of the colleges offer distance-learning and online mode for pursuing BBA courses. Some of these colleges are tabulated below: 

Full-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges/ universities that offer full-time BBA course are:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	The Heritage Academy	Kolkata
2.	MAKAUT	Kolkata
3.	UEM	Kolkata
4.	Institute of Management Study (IMS)	Kolkata
5.	FDDI	Kolkata

Distance/ Correspondence Mode of Study

Colleges/ universities that offer courses through distance/ correspondence mode are as follows:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	Indian School of Business Management and Administration	Kolkata
2.	St. Peter's College	Kolkata
3.	Suresh Gyan Vihar University - Distance Education (SGVUDE)	Kolkata
4.	MIES College of Management and Technology	Kolkata
5.	EduKart.com	Kolkata

Online – Classroom Mode of Study

Following college offers online classroom mode of education:

S.No.	Colleges	Location
1.	AUO	Kolkata
2.	MIT School of Distance Education	Kolkata

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How Affordable is Studying BBA Course in Kolkata?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing BBA in Kolkata is moderately-priced as 31% of the colleges have a course/annual fee that ranges from Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• KEI
• Amity University Online (AUO)
• DAITM
• ECMT
• Prajnanananda Institute of Technology and Management (PITM)
• JB Institute of Hospitality Management (JBIHM)

Around 30% BBA colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• ISHM
• IMS
• Brainware University (BWU)
• Future Institute of Engineering and Management (FIEM)
• NSHM Knowledge Campus

Around 22% BBA colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• ISHM
• The Heritage Academy
• UEM
• Brainware University (BWU)
• NSHM Knowledge Campus

Around 9% BBA colleges have a fee structure of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• SGVUDE
• EduKart.com
• IAS Academy
• The Bhawanipur Education Society College (BESC)

Around 8% BBA colleges in Kolkata have a fee of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• FDDI
• Department of Management, J.D Birla Institute
• NSHM Knowledge Campus
• Amity University
• WLC College India

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the segregation of BBA Colleges in Kolkata based on fee:

BBA Specialisations Offered in Kolkata

BBA colleges in Kolkata offer diversified specialisations in Healthcare and Hospital, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Sports, Supply Chain, Human Resources, International Business, Retail, Travel and Tourism Management, Digital Marketing and so on. The most popular ones are Healthcare and Hospital followed by Finance and Sales and Marketing. Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the top 10 BBA specialisations in Kolkata:

Which are the most popular BBA Exams in Kolkata?

The most popular entrance examination for studying the BBA course in Kolkata is IEMJEE. Scoring good marks in IEMJEE will help you land in BBA colleges like UEM, Kolkata and Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata.

Rest of the colleges accept FDDI AIST, WLCI Aptitude Test, UGAT, SNUET, etc., for admission to their colleges.

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview: