THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The Department of Management Studies at BIT Mesra was established in the year 1979 with an aim to serve the growing need for qualified professionals who could harness the resources of the country to achieve its developmental goals. The department continuously strives to achieve this aim by maintaining the highest standards in the post graduate (MBA) and Doctoral Programs offered since its inception.

VISION:

To be recognized as a front-runner in Management education in the country in consonance with the social, economic and ecological environment while striving to contribute to nation building through excellence in research and development activities.

MISSION:

To educate students at Post Graduate and Doctoral level

To perform challenging managerial jobs in industry as a leader and achieve excellence as Entrepreneurs and Researchers.

To provide excellent research and development facilities for faculty and students to undertake path breaking theoretical and applied research.

To build national capabilities in management education and research in emerging areas.

To uphold the values of Personal Integrity and Social Responsibility in all our decisions.

THE MBA (Online) PROGRAMME (Approved by AICTE and UGC-DEB)

The Department of Management Studies, BIT Mesra, offers Masters of Business Administration (Online) at its main campus, Mesra.

Program Highlights:

• All classes will be held online.
• Synchronous online sessions
• Online progressive and end-semester assessment.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the MBA (Online) 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. The curriculum is planned to facilitate learning in theory and practice of all aspects of the discipline of management, ensuring the achievement of all the learning outcomes stated below.

On successfully completing the MBA program the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate the knowledge of management science to solve complex corporate problems using limited resources
• Review literature, define and analyze management research problems.
• Identify business opportunities, design and implement innovations in workspace.
• Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to management practice.
• Apply ethical principles for making judicious managerial decisions.
• Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Engage in independent and life-long learning

The MBA (Online) program structure comprises of 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

Note: All dates mentioned above are tentative, and liable to be changed. Hence, please check Institute website periodically.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS

1. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification 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).
2. 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]

3. Candidates appearing for final examinations of their Bachelor’s program in 2026 can also apply, provided they have obtained requisite marks or equivalent (as per item 2 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 2026, he/she will appear for examination in all subjects required for obtaining his/her Bachelor’s degree.
   He/she has obtained requisite marks or equivalent (as per item (2) 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/- (Notarized).

   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 (2) above. They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31st October 2026. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the admission.

4. 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 (2) above. They must carry original copy of pass certificate, mark sheets of qualifying examination and proof of Institute recognized by the DEC-IGNOU along with their application during the PI. 
5. In addition to above, preference shall be given to the candidates having work experience in a reputed organization (at least one year).

Notes:

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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

How to Apply:

1. To fill online application form, click on the link “Apply Online” to register for the program and create password for the application process. Do not share the password with anybody. 
2. Eligible candidates must complete and submit the application form online only.
3. Pay application fee of Rs.1,500/- (General / OBC/ Gen-EWS candidates) and Rs.1,000/- (SC/ST candidates) through  payment Gateway (candidates may use net banking / debit card / credit card of any scheduled bank) till the last date of application process. Fee once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
4. 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

Personal Interview (PI) and Selection Procedure

• The list of applicants shortlisted for ‘PI’ will be notified on the Institute website as per  date mentioned under “Important Dates” section. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates. Candidates should check Institute website (Admission Page) periodically for any updates or matters pertaining to the admission.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for ‘Personal Interview’ based on their academic and professional profile(if any).
• The Personal Interview will be conducted online as per the schedule mentioned under “Important Dates” section. Exact date will be announced along with list of candidates to be called for PI.
• All candidates are advised to carry the required set of documents / certificates along with online Application Form at the time PI.

Selection Procedure

• Provisional selection will be based on academic credentials and performance of the candidate in personal interview (PI)

Selection lists, along with procedures for admissions, will be notified only after the PI process is over, on the Institute website (Admission Page) only.

Selected candidates will be required to take admission by depositing admission fee and physical document verification by the given date of admission. Seats remaining vacant will be allotted to waitlisted candidates. 

Fee Structure 2026-27