Introduction:

The Department of Management, BIT Mesra, offers 5-Year Integrated Master of Business Administration. The first three years of the program shall be conducted as Mesra Campus Non-residential and the last two years at the Mesra Campus (Residential). There is provision for optional exit with BBA degree after 3 years.

Program Education Objective (PEO) of the IMBA Program:

1.         To impart knowledge of the fundamentals of Management theory and its application in problem solving.

2.         To develop capabilities to select and apply appropriate tools for decision making required for solving complex managerial problems.

3.         To develop capabilities in students to independently conduct theoretical as well as applied research.

4.         To develop sound knowledge of the entrepreneurial process and inculcate creativity and innovation among students.

5.         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:

•           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 IMBA program structure comprises of 10 semesters. The curriculum of the first two years provides the foundation in “basic management” courses. The third year makes the students familiar with functional and sectoral specialization. The fourth- and fifth-year structure 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 are continuously updated to keep it contemporary and relevant.

The program is designed as per NEP 2020, with multiple entry and exit options at various levels which shall lead to Certificate, Diploma, BBA and MBA degree.

The curriculum offers Dual Functional Specialization in the following broad areas:

• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Business Analytics
• Hospitality

IMPORTANT DATES

Eligibility Criteria       

Notes:

* [The percentage of marks in Class 12 / equivalent qualifying examination shall be considered based on the Board’s calculation of percentage for the award of Division / Degree / Certificate].

• 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).
• In case any Board awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board.
• At the time of document verification, candidates will be required to produce originals of Pass Certificate of Class 10, Marksheets of Class 10 and Class 12 showing requisite minimum marks, as well as Caste or Special Category certificates in proper format signed by appropriate authority (please see instructions).
• Candidate must have passed all the required subjects at Class 12 level from the same Board.
• Candidates appearing in Class 12^th examination may apply after publication of results.

Application, Selection Procedure and Reservation Policy

How to Apply:

1. To fill online application form, click on the link “APPLY NOW ” 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 [link available on the Institute website www.bitmesra.ac.in].
3. Pay application fee of Rs.1,500/- (General / OBC candidates) and Rs.1,000/- (SC/ST candidates) through ICICI payment Gateway (candidates may use net banking / debit card / credit card of any nationalized 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.

Candidates appearing in Class 12^th examination may apply after publication of results.

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. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates. Candidates should thus check Institute website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in periodically for any updates or matters pertaining to the admission.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for ‘Personal Interview’ based on their Total Percentile / Scores in Class XII.
• The Personal Interview will be conducted Online as per the schedule mentioned under important dates. 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 of reporting for PI.

Selection Procedure

• Provisional selection will be based on performance of the candidate in Personal Interview (PI) following the various reservation criteria of State and Central Govt. However, candidates must meet the minimum academic requirements [refer eligibility criteria].

Selection lists, along with procedures for admissions, will be notified only after the PI process is over, on the Institute website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in only.

Selected candidates will be required to take admission by the dates given by depositing admission fee and required original certificates. Seats remaining vacant will be allotted to waitlisted candidates. The list of waitlisted candidates will also be announced on the Institute website.

Cancellation of Admission Offer:

The admission of a candidate will be automatically cancelled:

• If any information provided in the application form is found incorrect or missing.
• Those who fail to submit the final degree / qualifying examination in time as stipulated or fail to secure minimum eligible marks in the degree / qualifying examination.

Note: Eligible SC/ST, OBC, PwD students admitted to IMBA program at Mesra Campus should submit their scholarship form in the Scholarship Section of the Campus for the academic year by February for processing scholarship to SC/ST, OBC, PwD students each year, as per UGC guidelines.

Documents to carry at the time of online reporting for PI

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1. A print-out of the duly completed online form (original copy)
2. One recent color photograph – [same as uploaded on the form]
3. Original of the following documents / certificates:   Candidates must carry the originals of the following documents at the time of reporting for PI, as well as one set of photocopies:
   1. Pass certificate and Mark sheet of Class 10
   2. Mark sheet of Class 12 / Intermedia equivalent
   3. Caste certificate (if applicable), which should be in proper format and signed by appropriate authority of rank not less than SDO.
      1. Candidates belonging to other special categories mentioned in Sec 5 (Persons with Disability [PwD], Economic Weaker Section and Ward of BIT employee) must provide photocopy of certificate in proper format from appropriate authority.
   4. Photo identification: (Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID, and Aadhaar Card are acceptable).

Documents required at the time of admission:

If selected, candidates will be required to show originals of the above documents / certificates and submit the following certificates in original along with one set of the photocopies of all above documents / certificates and requisite fees.

1. Migration Certificate
2. School Leaving Certificate
3. Caste / Category Certificate, if applicable (for one semester only)
4. OBC_NCL / EWS certificate should be issued on or after 1^st April 2025.

Fee Structure 2025-26