Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is an undergraduate Business Management Course. This course is designed for the students who want a career in management as it provides understanding related to the administration of business, and managing the business operations. The duration of BBA course is three years. BBA can be pursued by the students from all the three major streams namely Science, Arts, and Commerce. There are around 130 BBA colleges in Mumbai. Out of which around 95% are private and rest are public/ government.
The candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria for admission to BBA colleges in Mumbai:
- Completed Class 12th in any stream from a recognised educational board or university.
- Attained an aggregate score of 50% or above in Class 12th.
- Appeared for the Class 12th exam and its results are awaited.
The popular BBA colleges in Mumbai offer full-time or distance learning education in various management streams like BBA and BBM. There are several major specialisations offered in BBA. Some of them are:
- Finance
- Digital Marketing
- IT and Systems
- Public Policy
- Supply Chain Management
- Human Resource Management and so on
(Other specialisations are discussed in a separate section)
BBA opens the gateway to various job opportunities for people in sectors such as Education, Banking, Financial Services, and so on. Most of the colleges conduct entrance tests for admission followed by rounds such as Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).The students are required to clear entrance test to qualify for these rounds. Scores secured by the students based on the eligibility criteria in these rounds decide their admission.
As stated above, BBA is offered by various private as well as government colleges in Mumbai. Choosing the type of college solely depends on the choice and budget of the student. Some of the popular BBA private and government colleges in Mumbai are tabulated below:
Popular BBA Private Colleges in Mumbai            Â
S. No. |
Institutes |
Location |
Total Fees (Rs) |
1. |
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai |
Vile Parle, West Mumbai |
46.13 K |
2. |
Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics |
Vile Parle, West Mumbai |
52.34 K |
3. |
Amity University, Mumbai |
Panvel, Mumbai |
8.4 - 10.74 lakh |
4. |
K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce |
Girgaon, Mumbai |
- |
5. |
St. Xavier’s College |
Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai |
76.37 K |
6. |
S K Somaiya Degree College of Arts, Science and Commerce |
Vidya Vihar, Mumbai |
54.67 K |
7. |
SIES College of Commerce and Economics |
Sion, Mumbai |
- |
8. |
K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce |
Vidya Vihar, Mumbai |
76.52 K |
9. |
Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts |
Goregaon East, Mumbai |
10 lakh |
10. |
R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, S.P. Mandali |
Matunga East, Mumbai |
- |
Popular BBA Government Colleges in Mumbai Â
Placement Opportunities after BBA
Many renowned BBA colleges in Mumbai give several job opportunities to students by conducting placement drives in their final year. Many top recruiters select the students based on their skills. The average placement package for BBA in various colleges is around Rs 3-6 LPA. Some of the institutes that provide placement opportunities (based on student’s reviews on Shiksha.com) with the recruiters are listed below:
S. No. |
Institutes |
Placement Ratings (Based on reviews) |
Top Recruiters |
1. |
St. Xavier’s College |
4.5 |
Accenture, Deloitte, Zee TV, Morgan Stanley, Indiabulls, Asian Paints, Blue Star Ltd., KPMG, etc. |
2. |
Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics |
4.2 |
Amul, Goderaje, Maruti, Raymonds, Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst and Young, Motilal Oswal, Reliance Brands, etc. |
3. |
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
4.2 |
Ernst and Young, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, TATA Capital, Edelweiss, JP Morgan, ICICI Bank, Morgan Stanley, HDFC, Barclays, etc. |
6. |
Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics  |
4.1 |
PWC, E&Y, KPMG, Deloitte, Microsoft, IBM, P&G, Wipro, Savage and Palmer, etc. |
4. |
S K Somaiya Degree College of Arts, Science and Commerce |
4.0 |
HDFC, Kotak, 3G Global, Cognizant, Infosys, Patni, First Source, Matrix Cellular Ltd., ITC, etc. |
5. |
SIES College of Commerce and Economics |
3.8 |
TCS, Axis Bank, Sree Ram Insurance, Birla Sunlife Insurance, L&T, Capgemini, Bajaj, Tech Mahindra, etc. |
Different Modes of Study for BBA in Mumbai
In Mumbai, different modes of study are adopted by colleges for imparting education. These modes are Full-time, Distance/ Correspondence, and Online. The maximum number of colleges in Mumbai provides full-time BBA courses to students. The percentage-wise distribution of these among various colleges in Mumbai is as follows:
Mode of Study |
Number of Colleges |
Percentage |
Full-time |
101 |
79.5% |
Distance/ Correspondence |
23 |
18.1% |
Part-time Classroom |
2 |
0.01% |
Online |
1 |
0.007% |
Full-time Mode of Study
The following BBA colleges provide full-time courses:
S. No. |
Colleges |
Location |
1. |
Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics |
Vile Parle, West Mumbai |
2. |
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
Vile Parle, West Mumbai |
3. |
S K Somaiya Degree College of Arts, Science and Commerce |
Vidya Vihar, Mumbai |
4. |
Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics |
Churchgate, Mumbai |
5. |
St. Xavier’s College |
Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai |
Distance/ Correspondence Mode of Study
Students in Mumbai can also pursue BBA through distance learning or correspondence mode. The institutes that offer BBA through this mode are given below:
S. No. |
Colleges |
Location |
1. |
Indian Institute of Materials Management |
Goregaon East, Mumbai |
2. |
Xavier’s Institute of Business Management Studies |
Malad West, Mumbai |
3. |
MIT School of Distance Education |
Navi Mumbai, Mumbai |
4. |
Pinnacle School of Business Management |
Bhayander East, Mumbai |
5. |
Wisdom School of Management |
Kalyan East, Mumbai |
Online Classroom Mode of Study
The colleges that offer BBA through part-time mode are as follows:
S. No. |
Colleges |
Location |
1. |
Acme Education |
Mahim, Mumbai |
2. |
361 Degree Minds, Annamalai University |
Andheri West, Mumbai |
How affordable is studying BBA in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, around 27% of the colleges are expensive with a fee structure of above Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:
- Amity University
- Whistling Woods International Institute of Film
- Communication and Creative Arts, WLC College India
- NMIMS University
- IFIM Business School
- SP Jain School of Global Management and so on
A large number of BBA colleges in Mumbai, approximately 43%, are inexpensive or affordable for students. The fee structure of these colleges is less than Rs 1 lakh. These colleges are:
- Xavier’s College
- Mithibai College of Arts
- Chauhan Institute of Science and Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
- K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce
- Indian Institute of Business Management and Studies
- MIT School of Distance Education
Rest of the colleges are under the category of moderately expensive with their fee structure ranges between Rs 1-2 lakh and Rs 3-5 lakh. These colleges are:
- SK Somaiya College
- WLC College India
- Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management
- National Institute of Management and Research Studies
BBA Specialisations offered in Mumbai
BBA colleges in Mumbai offer a variety of specialisations. As depicted in the graph below, the major specialisations are:
- Finance
- Sales and Marketing
- Supply Chain
- Human Resources
- International Business
Popular exams for BBA in Mumbai
BBA colleges in Mumbai conduct entrance exams for admission. Some of the popular BBA entrance examinations conducted by colleges with their percentage in Mumbai are listed below:Â
Credentials for BBA in Mumbai
Among 130 colleges, around 94% of colleges in Mumbai offer degree courses. While the rest of the colleges in Mumbai offer Diploma and Certificate courses. The colleges that offer full-time courses are given below:
- Andrew’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce
- Amity University-Mumbai
- SK Somaiya College
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics and so on.
Scope of BBA
Students after completing BBA could also look for opportunities in India as well as abroad. BBA graduates can manage the operations and other aspects in the Import and Export industry. Along with this, they can look for job opportunities in the trade of goods and services. Students can also pursue a certification to learn various specialised software with their BBA degree to get an edge over others. Some of the major job profiles one can opt for after completion of BBA are:
- Human Resource Manager
- Sales Manager
- Finance Manager
- Business Consultant
- Information Systems Manager
- Investment Banker
- Business Administration Researcher
- Real Estate Agent
- Entrepreneur
- Loan Officer
After pursuing BBA, most of the students opt for pursuing MBA in their field of specialisation. Also, students can also go for PGD, MBA-IT, CA or MCA course.
Student's Review Ratings
The rating of the colleges depends on the reviews given by the students. Students provide these reviews based on the infrastructure, placement, faculty, crowd, and campus life and so on. These ratings are given on a scale of five. The rating of BBA colleges in Mumbai based on Shiksha reviews given by the students is tabulated below:
Colleges |
Rating |
NMIMS University |
5.0 |
SVKM’s Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management |
4.9 |
Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics |
4.7 |
Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics |
4.7 |
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
4.6 |
RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics |
4.5 |
St. Xavier’s College |
4.4 |